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Mökki: Cottage Downtown

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Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace, books
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Mökki: Cottage Downtown

The Mökki Cottage is an excellent home base from which to explore and enjoy Grand Marais - whether that’s summer festivals, fall colors, fat biking, or Nordic skiing. Located only steps away from the harbor, this quaint home offers a rural feel while being within minutes of restaurants, cafes, pubs, shops, the North House Folk School, the Art Colony, and so much more.

The space
This cozy house has great curb appeal with its colorful and cheery Scandinavian design. Its warm interior finish has preserved some of the original 1938 construction such as maple hardwood flooring throughout.

The home offers a nice balance of natural light through plentiful windows while still offering privacy from the lovely wooded property. The raised bed garden, wildflowers, clover ground cover, yellow roses, and mountain ash trees fill the yard giving it a wonderfully wild and natural feel.

The home has a cafe/booth-style eating nook with wrap-around windows…perfect for quaint dinners or for reading and writing.

The galley-style kitchen has a bar stool seating area; ideal for hanging out during meal preparation or simply for sipping your morning coffee.

Sit back in the open-concept living room or in the summer, relax on the lovely front porch in a comfy hanging chair.

The cabin is designed for 2 but can handle up to 4 guests who are looking for a more affordable stay. There is a double pull-out sofa with a mattress topper in the living room - offering limited privacy and comfort for the additional guests.

Guest access
As guests, you'll have private access to the entire house for the duration of your stay.

Neighborhood overview
A quaint, walkable area, the cabin is nestled just across from the local library and one street away from Lake Superior and the old Gunflint Trail road.

Getting around
The beauty of this house lies not only in its charm, but also in its accessible location. Shops, restaurants and the beach are just a short walk from the cabin. You can head up the Gunflint Trail with access to the boundary waters by car just minutes from the house.

Other things to note:
*Kids Stay Free (12 years & under)

Pets and/or smoking will result in a damage fee.

Property manager

Stevie Plummer

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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: Children under 12yrs old stay for free

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mokki Downtown Grand Marais
Mokki: Cottage Downtown Grand Marais
Mokki: Cottage Downtown Private vacation home
Mokki: Cottage Downtown Private vacation home Grand Marais

About the area

Map
Grand Marais, MN

What's nearby

  • Grand Marais Art Colony - 1 min walk
  • Cook County Court House - 4 min walk
  • Cook County Public Tennis Courts - 8 min walk
  • North Shore Health - 12 min walk
  • Pincushion Mountain - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birch Terrace Supper Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java Moose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Angry Trout Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gun Flint Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mökki: Cottage Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mökki: Cottage Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mökki: Cottage Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mökki: Cottage Downtown located?

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

Mökki: Cottage Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint & Clean; no off street parking.
Clean, cozy, unique & close to the downtown area (shopping, restaurants, activities etc.). If you’re staying while there’s an event or festival in town (like we did), be aware there is NO OFF STREET PARKING (or reserved on street parking for the property) so you may have to park a few blocks away like we did.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky Cool
The cottage just was great, from its origin story - it was built from a Montgomery Ward catalog kit! - to its current whimsical decor. Even though you are right downtown, the trees make it seem you're out in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Late Mother's Day stay in Grand Marais
Cozy, comfy, quaint. Nicely decorated and appointed, but not fancy, just the way we like it! Everything we needed and felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Trever N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mokki cottage
Underwhelmed. Cabin was 30 degrees upon arrival. It took a few hours to heat to 65 degrees. A cold night. The pictures online look cute but the place in person was not cozy. We have stayed at other mokki places and loved them but I’d use this one as a last resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Great location. The cabin in small but meets the needs a person would want for a nice getaway. Walking distance to downtown and right behind a brewery with great food and beer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mokki Cottage
We truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. We parked the car and walked all over Grand Marais! We love coming to the North Shore and the cottage was perfect for all our needs, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cory G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot in grand marias
Cozy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Alden C., Happy Valley, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Clean. Comfortable. Convenient. Quiet. And cute
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Getaway
My roommates and I enjoyed our stay immensely! This cottage was very well kept and is in a convenient location. I would definitely recommend this location to my friends and family looking for a secluded getaway near a cozy town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Mokki!
We have stayed in the Mokki cottage 3 years in a row for winter getaways. We love the cute and clever space, the convenient and cozy gas fireplace and the fabulous location within the town of Grand Marais, MN
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway!
Charming little cottage that is close to the harbor. We loved that we were walking distance to downtown and the harbor. Great communication and responsiveness. Thank you, Mokki Cottages!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun cottage
Quiet area, pretty yard, everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay in Grand Marais
Clean, cute and comforting! Everything you need to have a happy spot while on vacation. Close to downtown. A grill you can use outside.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and property. Terrible mattress.
We loved everything about this place. It was clean, centrally located, cozy (love the gas fireplace), perfect amount of amenities and convenient layout. Can’t get past the awful mattress. We arrived on a Friday night…tossed and turned on what seemed like a spongy sheet of plywood…then hiked a solid day on Saturday…and tossed and turned Saturday night too. We woke up feeling like we’d not slept a wink…sore and tired. The place is great and we’d come back - but only if there is a decent mattress that enables a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Weyerhaeuser

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little Nest in the Heart of Grand Marais
This quaint little cabin served us during our short getaway. It is portrayed accurately on the listing, and communication with the property manager was great. It was small, simple, and cozy during a blustery weather system that came through the area. Gale force winds out on the majestic lake Superior, rains along the shoreline, and snow up on the Gunflint were kept at bay here in this little retreat. The small cabin provides all you need. Although it has wifii, it does not have a television - and we survived! :) Thank you for sharing this cute retreat with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We're Coming Back!!
This was our second year of staying at Mokki Cabin for a few days' Nordic Skiing and enjoying the winter vibe in Grand Marais. We just love the little cabin! I LOVE having a cheery fireplace (this one is gas so easy to use). We had everything needed for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Privacy in the town center
We had a wonderful stay in the cottage. Our kids mentioned several times how much they love the smell and how it made them feel cozy. The location made for perfect apres ski with pubs and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot.
Great little spot. Brought our own little tv. There was a little mix up with over booking. Vrbo had us staying til Friday but on Thursday there was a knock on the door. The Owners had us checking out on Thursday. They let us stay and rearranged cabins for the people coming on Thursday. Not sure what happened but overall it was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Offbeat Modern Twist on a Lake Cabin
This is a made-over lake cabin in the heart of downtown. Perfect size for two, with an airy alcove that catches the lake breezes. A wonderful brew/pub is located right behind the back yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin and Grand Marais. The cabin was ordered from Montgomery Wards and built in 1938. A reminder the cabin does not have a TV. There were DVD's but nothing to play them on. Nice selection of books and puzzles. Cabin is easy walking distance to the lake, business's and eaterys. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, Close to Town - Relaxing
Seriously - no need to drive to Angry Trout, Sven & Ole’s, Gunflint Lodge or the liquor store~ Hike Artists’ Point...etc - super simple base camp - great not to over think it~
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic all around
We loved our stay! The cottage is close to everything and was a fantastic retreat after exploring the town and hiking the beautiful mountains!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice little place for two
Our only issue would be with the very small electric hot water tank. We had to space our showers apart enough for one of us not to run out. Otherwise, we had a really nice 4 days / 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of the cottage was a fun to imagine. It started its life as a Montgomery Ward catalog bungalow/cottage. The current finish is adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything but feels tucked away
The cottage was exactly the type of place I was looking for for a couple nights away solo. The placement of the windows made it feel like I was much more away from others than I actually was, which was perfect. I walked just a block and a half to the co-op to pick up groceries and used the thoughtfully stocked kitchen to cook and bake! The gas fireplace in the evenings set the perfect mood. My only suggestion would be to add one or even two more small lamps in the living area for evening reading. I just brought the one from the bedroom back and forth with me to light things up enough to read and do the crossword puzzle. You cannot beat Grand Marais for a relaxing getaway, and this was a great place to enjoy it. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021