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Silver Bay, on the famed Highway 61 that traces the North Shore of Lake Superior, is a prime vacation destination in northeastern Minnesota. The area offers serene lake views, forest hiking trails, canoe and kayak expeditions and lake shore fishing. A few local cabin resorts have lodgings available throughout the year. - The Cobblestone Cabins is a quiet collection of lodgings along old highway 61 in Silver Bay. The cabins provide simple accommodations near a pebble-strewn beach on Lake Superior. Each has a fire pit and outdoor picnic table; the cabins sleep up to eight people; there are no televisions, but recreational activities, including hiking, fishing and swimming, abound in the vicinity.
Cobblestone Cabins
6660 W Hwy 61
Tofte, MN 55615
Silver Bay, MN 55614
218-663-7957
cobblestonecabins.biz - This cabin is operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on the edge of Tettegouche State Park. The secluded but easily accessible cabin, which can accommodate six overnight visitors, overlooks Illgen Falls. There is a main-floor bedroom and loft, each with a queen sized-bed, as well as a sleeper sofa. Guests must provide their own bed linens and pillows. Kitchen facilities include refrigerator and stove, microwave, coffeemaker and all utensils. There is no maid service, and guests must clean the cabin before leaving.
Illgen Falls Cabin
5702 Highway 61
Silver Bay, MN 55614
218-226-6365
dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/tettegouche - This resort features seven cabins, three of which are original log cabins open during the summer season and four of which are open year-round. Each cabin is just steps from the Lake Superior shore with an excellent, unimpeded view of the lake. All cabins have kitchen facilities, utensils, bedding, coffeemakers, refrigerators and stoves; most of the cabins also have a microwave oven.
Gooseberry Cabins
3044 East Castle Danger Rd
Two Harbors, MN 55616-2007
218-834-3873
gooseberrycabins.net - This lodging is located in the Sawtooth Mountains on the Baptism River, a short drive up from Lake Superior on Highway 1. There are several hiking trails and state parks in the area. The resort is open from June through October 10, and provides satellite television, kitchen facilities, a patio, a fire pit and fresh towels. No pets are allowed.
Betty's Cabins
6077 Highway 1
Silver Bay, MN 55614
218-353-7362
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