We had a fantastic stay in this home at Lake Vermilion, MN, and we will be back. But allow me to delve deeper into the wonders of this place.
Let me start with Tiffany. You could not ask for a finer host. She helped answer all of our questions and concerns prior to setting a foot in Minnesota. Once there, she offered to provide help for any issues that we may have, but we did not have to contact her once during our 6-day trip. There is a handy book providing useful information for all of the things to do and see and where to go for your various needs whether fishing or exploring the Lake Vermilion area. When you do not have to contact the host once during your entire stay, that is a flawless trip, which merits how well Tiffany had the home and everything else set up.
The home is a beautiful place that has all of the trimmings that you could ask for. There were 5 adults and 5 kids under 12 on our trip and there was ample space for everyone to get together and congregate as well as find a nook to be able to isolate from the madness (I mentioned we had 5 kids under the age of 12). The bedrooms were well laid out and they had a pack and go crib that was perfect for our littlest one. The beds were adequate, but adding memory foam toppers would be a good addition down the road. You could just sink into the living room furniture and melt away watching the television which had great internet connection for all of your favorite apps. There was plenty of space to eat and every dish you could imagine. We utilized all three cooking locations: the stove/oven, the grill outside and then the fabulous fire pit which we spent many a night just sitting out under the stars making smores or roasted marshmellos sandwhiched between tow halves of a strawberry, quite delicious. The seclusion was fabulous, at this place you are off by yourself and nobody is near you.
Now, the property is off the lake, but there is a easily accessible boardwalk that is about a 3/4 mile walk to a private dock. At first this is somewhat cumbersome, but it actually became fairly fluid by the end of the trip. There is a place along the side of the road to park a vehicle, though it would be nice if this spot was a little more level and obvious, and you can unload your fishing gear and cooler for the the day, walk it across the road to the wagon at the end of the boardwalk and a short jaunt to the dock.
The fishing was rough, but everything else about our trip was great.