July 19th-26th Now Open! Reclaimed Barn on Lake Superior Sleeps 20

The weekend we spend at the Barn on Lake Superior for my husbands 40th Birthday is one we will remember for ever. We arrived with 16 friends and had plenty of space, beds, and baths for all - COMFORTABLY. My breath was taken away as we came down the driveway. We were met at the door by very friendly and helpful caretaker who showed us the lay of the land. The bedrooms were VERY comfortable, the bathrooms are beautiful and every touch you can tell has been well thought out. My only regret is that i didn't have a whole day just to explore and look at all of the incredible craftsmanship in more detail. I have BARN envy! Our group made the most of everything the barn had to offer ie. trails.. hot tub, sauna, ping pong, shuffle puck, visits to the amazing Tee-Pee, hikes down to the lake. Lots of toasts, great food that was easily prepared in a beautiful kitchen stocked with everything you need. We have already put aside a weekend to come back next year for another round of 40ths, and when those are over we will have to think of anther excuse! Thanks again for a wonderful weekend!

For the past 8 years, our two families have spent a long weekend in the Lake Superior area and this year we left the Minnesota side for the Wisconsin side and stayed at The Barn. We were fortunate to have great weather and some fresh snow making it hard to decide whether to be outside or inside. The inside is very spacious with plenty of room for our families which was 15 in number. The temperature was always comfortable no matter where you were inside. Everyone really enjoyed the weekend and here are our top 10 reasons why if you're considering a stay:

1. Hiking and/or snowshoe trails. We hiked the trails and also along the river that runs through the property. With fresh snow I would recommend snowshoeing the river area.
2. Sauna and hot tub. I really enjoyed the sauna. It doesn't take long to get it fired up and with some water thrown on the rocks it gets nice and hot.
3. Ping pong and shuffleboard. Our families had a bracket competition but whether you're playing for fun or having a little competition, the game room is terrific.
4. Wood fires. After starting the coffee pot, this was the next step every morning. The main room has a nice fireplace and there is an abundant supply of dry cut wood for fires.
5. Close to ski resort. 40 minute drive to Spirit Mountain in Duluth.
6. Secluded location. You can crank up your Bose system (which we brought with us) or enjoy the total quiet. View over Lake Superior is awesome.
7. Well furnished. The Wolfe's have really furnished the Barn well. Washer and dryer come in handy. Everything you need for cooking is in the kitchen and there are two refrigerators available. Even a drawer with spices if you forgot to pack something.
8. TV with Apple TV. There are many movies to choose from if you want to kick back on the large sofa and relax.
9. Gas grill on the deck. We like grilling in the winter and took advantage of the gas grill for burgers and brats one day.
10. Outdoor campfires. You can have a fire in the teepee or out by the hot tub over looking the lake.

Thanks again Nicole for sharing your home. We're coming back again next year.

For the past 5 years, a group of around 15 friends get together for a weekend in the winter. We've stayed at a couple different properties, and this was our favorite! With enough people, it's definitely worth the cost.

The property is great. It's easy to get to, it's secluded, and the lake is incredible to see in the winter. The outdoor hot tub and sauna worked great. You could fit around 4 people in them at a time. The tub does take a while to warm up since it's wood-fired, but we were able to start a fire when we arrived and used it the first night. There's lots of trails to wander around on or do some snow-shoeing too.

The best part is the Barn. It's big and wide open, so there is plenty of room for everyone to hang out together. We sat around the fireplace in the great room and played games at the large table. We enjoyed the game room in the basement with the ping-pong and shuffleboard tables. With the in-floor heat, it is quite comfortable down there. The barn-wood walls, flooring, and fixtures make for a truly unique home. Everything was as described in the listing and the place was clean and in perfect condition.

The only things I could think of adding would be a better sound system -- especially in the basement where all there is is a TV with AppleTV. We brought a portable iPod speaker system that worked well though.

Everyone I was with had a great time and hopes to come back next year! Thanks for sharing your home with us!