$179 for TWO Sunday – Thursday. $199 for TWO Friday & Saturday. $30/night for each additional person up to 6. BOOK NOW through us directly and SAVE!
DIVERSITY IS CELEBRATED HERE!
• Northwoods Chic – off-grid with sled dogs!
• One-of-a-kind lodging experience
• Lake Superior just down the road
• Waterfalls nearby!
• Superior Hiking Trail trailheads close by
• Border Route Trail nearby
• BWCA up the road!
• Dark Sky Sanctuary – we’re on the edge of it!
• Grand Marais, MN “America’s Coolest Small Town” just down the road
SHT Day Trippers – ask about a FREE shuttle!
The Space
NOTE: This is a private Guest Suite with its own small living & eating spaces along with its own kitchen and dedicated bathroom. You will not be sharing this Guest Suite with anyone. I live in the homestead in which the Guest Suite is located.
Not only one of the most unique lodging options you will find along Lake Superior’s North Shore or near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior Hiking Trail, but an absolutely one-of-a-kind experience! Our Guest Suite has rustic hickory floors and kitchen cabinetry, knotty pine ceilings, half log interior side walls and Lake Superior stone back splash. It doesn’t get any more rustic north woods/north shore than this! This is a bright space filled with natural light from a large patio door window and three skylights.
The Points Unknown Guest Suite allows you to participate fully in our lifestyle with traditional sled dogs in our modern and comfy off-grid haven in the north woods of Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region. Join us for a dog sledding experience or Mindful Paddle or Hike by day. Gaze at our ever-changing sky by night, right out your window. You might even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights dancing overhead! Then, let the tranquil howls of the sled dogs enchant and sing you to sleep. When you’re ready for adventure, you’ll find our accommodations a warm and welcoming place to start your day.
Since our Guest Suite is located in our private home, couples may not find it the most suitable place, at times, for a romantic get-a-way.
We are early to rise and early to bed, as our off-grid lifestyle with the sled dogs is a fulfilling, yet demanding one. Please take this into consideration when making plans for the day that include returning from a day away, and your chosen shower time. We encourage you to go to one of the night sky viewing areas that we’ll share. Just please make a quiet return if we’re already sleeping.
Amenities of the Points Unknown Guest Suite include:
- 1 queen size bed
- 2 twin XL beds
- 1 double futon bed
- Full kitchenette with a small stove/oven, small refrigerator, sink and microwave (use of microwave dependent upon sun)
- Beds with privacy pull curtains (except for futon bed) and bedside lights
- Pillows, bedding, towels and washcloths
- Entire suite rental
- Individual bed rentals on a case by case basis
- Private 3/4 Bathroom
- Shower for overnight guests ($10.00 for visitors passing through)
- Laundry use for additional fee
Other things you need to know
Check in time: 4PM -8PM, however we understand that folks can travel from a great distance to our place so we can be flexible.
Check out time: 10AM
Kitchen is fully stocked with eating utensils, plates and cookware. A French press for coffee brewing is available. Please limit microwave usage to sunny days.
We LOVE pets and animals in general, but because we have 20 Sled Pets that include 3 full-time house dogs, you will need to leave your pets at home.
Guest Access
In addition to the rented suite, guests are welcome to use the front porch overlooking the fenced dog play areas and the woods. It has a wood stove for ambiance and warmth on cold winter days and to take the chill off on spring and fall evenings. Think about booking a dog sledding or wheeled rig adventure during your fall or winter stay! Also consider a Mindful Paddle into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or a guided hike on one of the many trails in the area. As part of your nightly fee, which includes tax, you will be invited out to meet the sled dogs at a time set during your check in and be invited to receive a tour of our beeswax candle crafting workshop.
Children
- Our guest suite may not be suitable for some children under the age of 12 due to the multiple safety requirements associated with a kennel of sled dogs and the desire for general peace and quiet in our home.
- Children must be attended by an adult at all times and not left to wander the common areas or property alone.
The Seasons
WINTER
Do I have to come for a dog sledding experience to stay at the Points Unknown Guest Suite in the winter? Not at all, but we sure hope you take advantage of the opportunity! Our beautiful Sled Pets are waiting to welcome you too! Ask about our Bed & Sled packages!
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL
During the “off season,” the Points Unknown Guest Suite becomes a comfortable overnight stop. We welcome adventurers making their way on the Superior Hiking Trail and paddlers exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Families and small groups are always welcome to stay with us as a home base for their nearby sights exploration. We offer Mindful Paddling & Hiking Guide Services to our guests.
What does “off-grid” look like at Points Unknown?
The Points Unknown Guest Suite is located within our off-grid homestead, in Minnesota’s remote north woods, 35 minutes northeast of Grand Marais. We are located 7 miles from the conventional grid. Our energy comes from 16 solar panels mounted on the roof of our homestead. We have 24 batteries in which this solar energy is stored. On cloudy days, we have a propane generator that produces the energy used and stored. Propane, having a by-product of water, lessens our carbon footprint. We ask that our guests help us conserve our energy wherever possible. UPDATE: Power was brought up to Points Unknown through a federal grant. We’re thankful to be able to continue to use our solar energy system, however.
There are no phone lines in our area but if you have AT&T, T-Mobile or Consumer, you will enjoy the ability to make phone calls freely as we do. You may also get a tiny bit of data. Our phone is available for emergencies if you do not have coverage.
Other things you need to know
- Check in time: 4PM -8PM, however we understand that folks can travel from a great distance to our place so we can be flexible. When you book, we will ask for your email address so that we can send you the Guest check in details and a list of nearby sights so you can plan your trip.
- Check out time: 10AM
- Kitchen is fully stocked with eating utensils, plates and cookware. A French press for coffee brewing is available. Please limit microwave usage to sunny days.
- Someone in the household is extremely sensitive to scents so please leave any scented items at home.
- We require limited satellite internet service to run our businesses and it is not available to guests. Unplug, relax and enjoy your time in the wilderness!
- Our delicious drinking water comes from our own well.
- Our heat is in floor and is fed by an outdoor wood boiler.
- We have indoor plumbing!
- We ask that our guests help to conserve our precious resources by limiting the length and number of showers whenever possible. One shower per person, for a two night stay is what we request.