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Mökki Dwelling by the Dock

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MN
  • Judge Magney State Park
    8 min drive
  • Grand Portage State Forest
    21 min drive
  • Chicago Bay Marketplace
    12 min walk
  • Grand Marais, MN (GRM-Cook County)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Hovland

Located in Hovland, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Superior and Superior National Forest. .This apartment is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Judge Magney State Park and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Grand Portage State Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Judge Magney State Park - 8 min drive
  • Grand Portage State Forest - 21 min drive
  • Cook County Court House - 27 min drive
  • Pincushion Mountain - 30 min drive
  • Devil Track Lake - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Naniboujou Lodge & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chicago Bay Marketplace - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mökki Dwelling by the Dock

This cozy Scandinavian dovetail log cabin is sure to have you relax and unwind the moment you park the car.

The cute dwelling is just minutes from the famous Hovland dock where you can catch a sunset, jump in for an invigorating swim or simply stargaze from the dock.

The property also boasts a fantastic wood-fired sauna - perfect for rejuvenating.

The log cabin is located in Hovland MN, which is 20 minutes northeast of Grand Marais, near the Canadian border and Lake Superior.

The cabin is a work of art; designed and built by a local carpenter and North House Folk School instructor.  This small 11' x 20' space has everything you need to slow down and reconnect with yourself, your partner and nature making it your perfect North Shore getaway.

- Rejuvenate in the wood-fired sauna with water from the rain barrels or melt snow for bathing. Be brave enough to jump off the dock and run back up the road to the sauna!

- Take in the forest floor from the large windows, keep an eye out for the deer as they stroll through the back clearing.

- Sit by the fireplace or laze in the sky chair.

Perfect for solo adventurers and couples willing to pack-in/pack-out drinking water and linens. There isn't running water or a cleaner. Your ability to ‘Pay it Forward’ and leave the place as you found it is fundamental to maintaining an affordable experience in a healthy space for the next folks who are seeking a peaceful place to rest and rejuvenate.  

The cabin is equipped with:
- wood sauna & outhouse
- woodshed with an ax (be prepared to split your kindling)
- gas fireplace for heating
- gaslighting and solar lighting
- 4-burner gas cooktop (oven currently out of commission)
- 1 cooler *Bring ice!
- outdoor cook grill (bring your own charcoal, respect fire bans)
- solo stove fire pit (respect fire bans)
- dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, cutting board, kettle, dishwashing basin, gray water pail
- wash water from rain barrels during the warmer season. In winter, snow can be melted on the stove.

Folks will need to bring:
- bedding: pillow covers, blankets & sheets, or sleeping bags
- towels for the sauna
- drinking water.

*Unplugged: There is no wifi and limited to no cell phone reception at the cabin. You can find pockets of service along Highway 61 and T-mobile customers now get 2bars in the cabin. Free wifi is available at the nearby Chicago Bay Marketplace (limited operating hours), where you’ll also find all the comforts you need: wifi, coffee, wine & beer, bakery, pizza, etc.


***Please let us know in advance if a certified service animal will be staying at the property to avoid any confusion.

**** Highway 61 noises from transport trucks can be heard at times depending on wind direction.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven and a stovetop.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Stevie Plummer

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bathrooms

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 220 sq ft (20 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Burn hazard on fireplace and sauna wood stove

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
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mökki Dwelling by the Dock "unplugged"
Mökki Dwelling by the Dock – "Unplugged" Apartment
Mökki Dwelling by the Dock – "Unplugged" Grand Marais
Mökki Dwelling by the Dock – "Unplugged" Apartment Grand Marais

Mökki Dwelling by the Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cabin in the Woods
This place is amazing for a weekend getaway up north. I had a small hiccup with the locking mechanism on the door that ended up being operator error, and the host was very prompt in responding and was extremely helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cozy place
vThis was sooo cozy and lovely. Loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

isabel l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
This place was absolutely a blast! So cute and private and cozy!! Loved how they had everything ready and situated for you. They thought of everything! Would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H., Saint Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rustic cabin by Chicago Bay
This is a well-built cabin, with a good heating system and a solar battery to drive the low-voltage lighting. While it is adjacent to a cleared area for power lines, your views are going to be the trees and other plants. The windows facing Chicago Bay Road have shades for privacy, but no other buildings are in view from your windows. The outbuilding you enter the outhouse portion. This is also the dressing area for the sauna. There are no lights out here, so I recommend bringing head-mounted lights so you can be hands-free. The nearby Chicago Bay Marketplace was not open, though we checked on three different days. If you plan a visit expecting to eat a meal there, have a backup plan! I have heard great things, but the hours are variable sometimes. The heat comes on by itself, so the stove in the corner will suddenly light up. It is very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amber W.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kira H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mokki Cabin
Can I was perfectly clean and stocked with lighters and fire starting equipment and plenty of wood- though I didn’t use much. The lake is a short walk from the house with the dock. The sauna is very cute- I’m 5’10” however and hit my head on the door frame multiple times- just as a warning which is probably just use error myself, host communicated perfectly !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
North shore
Eat sleep and wake up relaxed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin
We loved this cabin- has everything you need to get away from the hassles of every day life. The sauna is the cherry in the top
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

dale

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No sheets? Who travels with sheets? No shower..etc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vidar S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Core memories made
Amazing in so many ways but don’t count on using the oven. Also, read the details carefully when prepping for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable cabin experience. Did not expect wi-fi or cell service and Mokki did not disappoint!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday vacay
The Mökki cabin was a breath of air and a wonderful getaway. Bathing in the sauna was unexpectedly refreshing, be sure to keep the sauna steamy while you wash up! The cabin is a stroll away from the historic Hovland dock which is great for fishing or watching the sunset. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Dawson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
I would have loved the stay rather than a mouse eating through our food on the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa m., Ely, mn

Liked: Cleanliness
14yr old bday present
My 14 yr old and his friend said “ this place just feel like home”… warm, cozy, glamping in a way.. thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

william h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome winter getaway!
Property is exactly as described, if the listing sounds good to you and you know what you are getting into then I would highly recommend. The cabin was cozy with the gas stove giving off plenty of heat but the sauna was the highlight for me. Going back and for between the sauna and sitting outside in the falling snow is magical. Great communication with the host and the space had plenty of thoughtful amenities (rags, cleaning supplies, ziplocks, etc..) Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and Relaxing stay!
Great stay away from the distractions of the city life. Enjoyed the sauna, lake walks and hiking in the snow!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
We enjoyed a peaceful stay. It was fun to take away some of the things we are used to and just enjoy the simple things. Beautiful area. We enjoyed the sauna! Only downfall was the road noise. We definitely would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simplicity
Mokki is a simple and love filled experience. We missed a view of the “superior lake from our window but was pleased to have the Hovland Dock just moments walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya P., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cozy Cabin
We stayed the first weekend in May, 2022. The cabin is in the perfect spot as a base for day hiking the upper SHT sections with two cars. That was our plan but we will have to try again, the trail was too muddy. We did enjoy a few of the other trails in the area though. Be careful on the icy and soft forest roads!!! The cabin stays really warm, especially if you cook with the stove. Great for cooler temperatures, not sure how it would feel in the heat of summer, it has no AC. The Sauna was nice. It got warm, but not steamy for us. Our fire skills are not the best. I really enjoyed the simplicity of everything and the use of solar power for the lights inside the cabin! If you do not like the quiet 100% of the time, download a movie(s) and/or bring some music. Verizon doesn’t get service north of Grand Marais. I did get one bar just down from Judge CR Magney State Park, on road 59. Enough to call home to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back again!
This place was amazing, but there is no refrigerator as stated in the listing and shown in the photos. You should change this info! We did not come up with enough ice to keep our food in the cooler, and had to drive up to Grand Portage to get some. Our trip was not to be derailed by this detail though - it was a beautiful stay! We'll be back sometime for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star for us
Great stay if you can handle being off the grid and without power or running water. Sauna jump in Lake Superior, repeat. After long hikes, this stay was great. Chicago Bay general store had all we needed. So quiet and easy to disconnect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Buffalo, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Earth Day Stay
Loved the experience of staying in this beautiful off grid property! The cabin has everything you need and is conveniently located near Lake Superior. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021