Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais - Grand Marais

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Grand Marais, MN

Grand Marais Art Colony1 min walk
Cook County Court House2 min walk
Cook County Public Tennis Courts7 min walk

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais

Welcome to Ella's Inn in beautiful Grand Marais. This charming classic bungalow is located two blocks from the Grand Marais harbor and within walking distance to everything Grand Marais has to offer.

Our focus is to provide our guests an 'at home' feeling with clean and comfortable accommodations at a value price. A fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, three bathrooms and five bedrooms allow you to make Ella's Inn your home away from home.

Due to allergies, Ella's does NOT accept pets. Thank you.

Keywords: Walk to Art Colony and North House Folk School, guesthouse, inn, vacation rental home, bungalow, rooms for rent, value priced, fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room, affordable, year round rental, Lake Superior, Grand Marais, North Shore, cabin

Property manager

Lori A Backlund

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Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this holiday home is in the city centre. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Cook County Public Tennis Courts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

Grand Marais Art Colony - 1 min walk
Cook County Court House - 2 min walk
Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 7 min walk
North Shore Health - 11 min walk
Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

Voyageur Brewing Company - 2 min walk
Gun Flint Tavern - 5 min walk
My Sister's Place - 10 min walk
Java Moose - 3 min walk
Angry Trout Cafe - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ella's Inn - Value Priced Lodging in the Heart of Grand Marais located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this holiday home is steps away from Superior National Forest and Lake Superior. Grand Marais Art Colony and Cook County Court House are also within 5 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Harris L.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski Trip

Stayed here with some friends for a multi-day ski trip to Lutsen. Great location in town that's walking distance from everything you need, and only a 20 min drive from Lutsen.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 2nd year staying at Ella’s Inn

We had a Great time! The 4 of us enjoyed having separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a common kitchen, dining room, and living room to spend time together. Very comfortable. We plan to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy G.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and family stay

Love being able to walk to everything. Very comfortable and clean home with a space for everyone. Would stay again with a group of friends or family

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Grand Marais vacation

We enjoyed our stay! Plenty of room for 6 people and everything we needed. The home was clean and the kitchen well stocked. Thanks so much!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We were able to walk two blocks to Lake Superior, coffee shop, brewery, and restaurants. Wonderful location! Cozy home!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lori A Backlund

Owners Terry and Lori Backlund have been married since August 2007. Both have had long family histories that tie them to Grand Marais. Terry is co-founder of Sven and Ole's and current owner/broker of Backlund Realty. After a long career with General Motors, Lori finally made her move to Grand Marais.

We both enjoy skiing, tennis, golf and most of all, riding our Harleys.

Why they chose this property

Grand Marais has a unique vibe rarely found in a town of this size. Grand Marais places a premium on culture. The community's Arrowhead Center for the Arts hosts performances ranging from locally produced plays to national recording artists. The renowned North House Folk School attracts students from across the country with its curriculum of folk arts and crafts and construction skills. Founded in 1947, the Grand Marais Art Colony is the oldest art colony in the state. The Johnson Heritage post has continuous showings of works by local and regional artists.

Ella's Inn is only two to four blocks from most attractions including great dining, shopping and picturesque harbor views.

The historical significance paired with the location makes Ella's Inn the perfect place to call home while in Grand Marais.

What makes this property unique

The guests at Ella's Inn have access to all amenities of the home. A fully equipped kitchen allows guests to dine in or enjoy fresh morning coffee. Relax and share stories of the day's adventures around the outdoor fire ring while toasting marshmallows.

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