Mökki: Cottage Downtown

9.8

Outstanding(50 Reviews)

House in Grand Marais, MN

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Grand Marais, MN

Nearby attractions

Judge C.R. Magney State Park

22.5 mi

Grand Portage National Monument

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9.8

Outstanding(50 Reviews)

House in Grand Marais, MN

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Grand Marais, MN

Nearby attractions

Judge C.R. Magney State Park

22.5 mi

Grand Portage National Monument

Reviews

9.8

Outstanding(50 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Aug 2024

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.

10.0

Jun 2024

Cozy, comfy, quaint. Nicely decorated and appointed, but not fancy, just the way we like it! Everything we needed and felt like home!

4.0

Jan 2024

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.

10.0

Sep 2023

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.

10.0

Aug 2023

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!

8.0

Jun 2023

Cozy cottage.

10.0

Jun 2023

Clean. Comfortable. Convenient. Quiet. And cute

10.0

Mar 2023

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.

10.0

Feb 2023

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

10.0

Sep 2022

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!

10.0

Jun 2022

Fun cottage

Fun cottage

Quiet area, pretty yard, everything we needed!

10.0

May 2022

Best place to stay in Grand Marais

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.

8.0

May 2022

Wonderful location and property. Terrible mattress.

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.

10.0

Apr 2022

Cozy little Nest in the Heart of Grand Marais

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!

10.0

Feb 2022

We're Coming Back!!

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!

10.0

Jan 2022

Privacy in the town center

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.

10.0

Jan 2022

Great little spot.

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.

10.0

Jul 2021

Offbeat Modern Twist on a Lake Cabin

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!

10.0

Jun 2021

Nice little cabin

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.

10.0

May 2021

Comfortable, Close to Town - Relaxing

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~

10.0

May 2021

Fantastic all around

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!

10.0

May 2021

nice little place for two

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.

10.0

Apr 2021

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.

10.0

Mar 2021

Close to everything but feels tucked away

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!

10.0

Feb 2021

Cozy and a great location

Cozy and a great location

The Mokki Cottage is adorable, with brightly painted trim in and out, and many little touches such as numerous shelves and hooks for the many things we brought. We cooked several excellent meals in the kitchen, LOVED the sunken breakfast nook, and enjoyed the gas fireplace very much. Even though visiting in the middle of winter, the cottage was toasty warm. Extra points for being around the corner from Voyageur Brewing! Will definately stay there again. Can't wait!

10.0

Dec 2020

Wonderful, idyllic and magical!

Wonderful, idyllic and magical!

We had a lovely stay at Mokki. The cottage was charming and it was amazing to be so close to the lake, neighborhood breweries, restaurants and galleries: we really felt like a grand Marias residents for our stay!

10.0

Nov 2020

Get Away

Get Away

Fabulous, start to finish. Felt like we were staying at a friend’s house. We had everything we needed. Location is great. I suspect we’ll be back

10.0

Nov 2020

It was a wonderful stay

It was a wonderful stay

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at Mokki. Very peaceful.

10.0

Oct 2020

The cottage was very cozy

The cottage was very cozy

It has everything you need. A bed to sleep in a cozy fireplace in the living room and there was a small bear kitty corner from our from door. He was eating someone's fallen apples. You're right on the edge of town, but you feel like your out in the wilderness.

5.0

Sep 2020

Great property and location. Everything was clean and comfortable. The bedding was great with the down comforter. The kitchen had everything we needed. It’s nice to be right in town but it was still quiet and peaceful.We would definitely stay again. Can’t wait for our next visit. Thanks for everything.

10.0

Sep 2020

Peaceful rest.

Peaceful rest.

My two grown kids and I hiked from the Northern terminus of the Superior Hiking Trail to this beautiful cottage. It was perfect in every way. Very clean and it had all the amenities we needed. I would absolutely come back for a longer stay.

10.0

Sep 2020

Grand Marais

Grand Marais

Great property and location. Everything was clean and comfortable. The bedding was great with the down comforter. The kitchen had everything we needed. It’s nice to be right in town but it was still quiet and peaceful. We would definitely stay again. Can’t wait for our next visit. Thanks for everything.

10.0

Aug 2020

Grand Marais Getaway

Grand Marais Getaway

Clean, quiet and comfortable cottage VERY close to all downtown locations. Would highly recommend to others/consider renting in the future.

10.0

Jun 2020

So cozy .

So cozy .

The house is a perfect vacation spot.

10.0

Jun 2020

Weekend getaway

Weekend getaway

So great! It was exactly what we expected, and then some. The space is lovely, the location can’t be beat, and we can’t wait to come back.

10.0

Feb 2020

Mokki Cottage

Mokki Cottage

this a quaint little cottage with a wonderful location. There were three adults and we found it just right. We loved the little dining nook and found it a great place to play games in the evening. The location is central to everything in town. We hope to stay here again.

10.0

Nov 2019

hear the lake

hear the lake

Great location a block off 61 with the harbor just beyond that. When the surf is running, you hear them. Clean and cozy lodging...

10.0

Oct 2019

Beautiful

Beautiful

This place was in the perfect location and had the most cottage feel. Awesome eating area and perfect front porch.

8.0

Sep 2019

Cute and cozy

Cute and cozy

Would have liked to be able to use the gas stove for ambiance in the blustery wet weather. Never did figure that out. Coffee pot gave metallic taste to coffee .

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Grand Marais?

The average price for a rental in Grand Marais is £213 per night. This rental is £37 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mökki: Cottage Downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Mökki: Cottage Downtown pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Mökki: Cottage Downtown?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Mökki: Cottage Downtown

House in Grand Marais, MN

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Grand Marais, MN

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Grand Marais?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Mökki: Cottage Downtown pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Mökki: Cottage Downtown?

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