Located in Finland, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Superior National Forest and Finland Minnesota Historical Society. .This vacation home is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Lake Superior and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Baptism River.
Finland Minnesota Historical Society - 15 min walk
Tettegouche State Park - 9 min drive
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center - 10 min drive
Tettegouche Trail - 18 min drive
Black Beach - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Four Seasons Supper Club - 5 min drive
Our Place - 4 min drive
West Branch Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Finland Minnesota 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Two bedrooms with 1 queen & 1 double bed, full kitchen, television and gas fireplace, original maple hardwood floors in living room and 1 bedroom, Cork floors in kitchen and master bedroom. Ceramic tiled entry and bathroom, walk in shower and separate claw foot tub on lower level. Walk out basement with direct access to trail system. Newly landscaped with large lawn area. Home was completely gutted with brand new electrical, plumbing & heating systems installed. Spray foam insulation was added to be energy efficient and eliminate outside noise. We added central air-conditioning, in time for summer heat waves. We are connected to WI FI.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Diane Lindberg
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Car required
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Paper towels
Blender
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games
Books
Outdoor areas
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit
Laundry
Near a laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Jet skiing nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Cycling nearby
Hunting nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Newly Renovated Home Finland
Newly Renovated Home Private vacation home
Newly Renovated Home Private vacation home Finland
Finland Minnesota 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 268 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 268 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 268 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sheila L., Chaska, Minnesota
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobiling trip Feb 2025
Sisu house is a great place to stay for a snowmobiling trip! The house is clean, warm and comfortable and Diane is lovely and personable. It’s an easy short distance to the trails. Would definitely stay here again!
Sheila L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deb R.
6 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Snowmobilers
This home was perfect for our family of four. We stayed for a weekend of snowmobiling and this location was wonderful. Plenty of space to park truck and trailer. Home was beautiful and was equipped wonderfully. Only suggestion would be a more comfortable couch. Diane was an excellent and very responsive host.
Deb R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
JOHNATHAN W.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Work related
Great place very clean wish we had more time to stay and enjoy it
JOHNATHAN W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
ALEX J.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisu house
Great place to stay. About a mile to get the snowmobiles to the actual trail but very doable. Super nice place, beds were very comfy. The only complaint i have is its going to cost you 60 more dollars than what this app shows. So much for no hidden fees, it won't let you checkout without it. It's dianes childhood home, she's allowed to be protective. End of the day i would stay here again. Just don't charge me for things i was never going to do.
ALEX J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
barbara j.
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat customers
we come every winter to enjoy the fireplace, comfortable beds, the solitude, the cross country ski and the snowshoeing. Highly recommend.
barbara j.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Finnish Cottage
This is our second time staying here. Very well appointed, has everything you need, and it is immaculate.
Lisa T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
2/10 Terrible
Randall T.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beware. Will not stay here again.
Owner charged $100 for "Tire marks on deck walkway." Asked for photo showing the marks, but none was provided. My nephew has a small, kids e-bike that he brought inside one night. I can't imagine that the marks couldn't have just be wiped off. $100 is ridiculous. I think owner was just trying to find something to charge us for since we had five people instead of our planned two. My nephews and brother decided to come last minute.
Photos do not depict the house well. It's very close to a major road. Bathroom is in basement. Living room is tiny. Tub was "out of order". Toaster didn't work. Bed was incredibly squeaky. Owner's requirement to come to property and have me fill out a registration card was absurd. I have never experienced that with another VRBO property. On the plus side, house was clean and had plenty of amenities. Despite that, we will never stay here again.
Randall T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenna R.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Cutest Northern Get Away!
The Sisu House was the perfect place for me and my friend to enjoy the fall colors of Northern MN. Situated in Finland, we were the perfect distance away from the hustle of determined leaf peepers, but close enough to local restaurants and roads to explore. My only regret was that we did not stay another night to hangout in the house and read books while rain sprinkled down. Diane is an excellent host, and very welcoming. She also must be a foodie because the kitchen was stocked with all the supplies you would need for making your own meals. I hope to stay here again soon!
Jenna R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric M.
20 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Base camp
We used the cabin as our base camp for our Father and Son hunting trip. We have stayed here before and will again. We love it! So comfortable and inviting. Works very well for our group of 4.
Eric M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma M.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great hiking trip up north. PERFECT spot to stay. Fireplace was incredible. Diane is a pleasure. Stay here for your north shore trip!!
Emma M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dani K., St. Cloud, USA
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisu House Stay
House is gorgeous. Diane is lovely. Beds are super comfy, rooms are clean and the kitchen has all the pots/pans/cooking stuff you'd ever need. Diane even provided puzzles, movies, teas, cider, cocoa, books - in addition to so many towels in case needed - fireplace cozy for chilly nights, AC for warmer temps. Wifi was great. Bathroom in the basement was perfect for us - no waking anyone up with toilet flushing or showers! Beautiful backyard with chairs around the campfire and fire wood available too. Didn't get to use the Weber grill, but so nice to have. Communication was top notch!
Dani K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy P.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip to Finland MN
Wonderful little home! We so enjoyed our stay and will visit again soon!!
Nancy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcie C.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place to stay!
Marcie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristy S.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
North Shore Vacation 2024
We really enjoyed our stay and really enjoyed learning the history of the house.. the house was very clean and easy to find.. would definitely stay here again
Kristy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashlee H., Minneapolis, US
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and perfect
My husband and I did a quick getaway to watch the meteor shower happening. While Mother Nature didn’t want to cooperate, the house was perfect! Everything you need. The local towns were fun and friendly. Will go back!
Ashlee H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbie P.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
nice quaint cottage
It was the perfect location for visiting family and seeing our new baby granddaughter who lives in the same hometown.
The cottage was clean having everything we needed and loved the a/c since it was a hot humid week.
The claw foot tub was out of order and I may have enjoyed a nice bath but it was still a very well equipped home in a nice quiet area.
Debbie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
John G.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This place/location was passed our expectations. The home was clean and had all the amenities you need.
John G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey H.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
Me and my sister stayed here for a few nights and it was a wonderful place to stay! Plenty of space and the fireplace was nice! Not too far from Ely or some of the state Parks in the area while still being private. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend for anyone looking for a nice place to stay up north!
Kelsey H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melinda R.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet northern get away
Beautiful little home with obvious care taken to clean and maintain it. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you would need. Would definitely stay again.
Melinda R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and comfortable
This is a lovely little cottage, very clean and well-maintained, with a kitchen well=stocked with dishes, pots, pans, basic appliances. Diane was very helpful - she brought over a couple things we needed when we called her. The location is quiet and beautiful and handy for exploring the North Shore. We had a wonderful time.
Jennifer W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike E.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin in Finland
We had a wonderful time exploring the area, and this cabin was the perfect location for us. Clean, quiet, spacious, and very cozy. Would definitely stay again when we come back to the area.
Mike E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home Very Cozy
Very well kept home, comfortable and easy access to trails and Tettegouche State park. Would definitely consider booking again if we stayed in the area.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dinah S.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
SISU House
Darling little house in a quiet location. Beautifully remodeled and moderized, and comfortable. House was so well stocked, better than most short term rentals, and clean. Central to many North Shore attractions.
Dinah S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Antoni C.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Went here over memorial day weekend with my fiancee. Perfect launch point for northshore hiking.
Antoni C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jody W.
24 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Record February Stay
Another wonderful, short vacation...even without be able to snowmobile, we had a fabulous time at the Sisu house. Very relaxing, excellent accommodations, hosts and great company. Enjoyed relaxing indoors, playing games, working on puzzles and watching movies, as well as many nature hikes. Will be back again and again!