The Perfect Northwoods Escape in Duluth

Soleil Pines is a family-owned escape nestled in northern Minnesota. Hidden on 20 secluded acres just 10 miles north of the historic, Lake Superior harbor town of Duluth, Minnesota, Soleil Pines is the perfect retreat for families, friends and couples. It offers five-star accommodations with an abundance of activities and relaxation for all seasons.

The main lodge is a unique, hand-built log home, featuring a lofted master bedroom and private bathroom suite with spa tub. There are two bedrooms on the lower level with a separate bathroom and shower. The main lodge also features a gourmet kitchen, upper and lower-level family rooms, a formal dining area, wood-burning fireplace and outdoor decks off the main-level family room and master bedroom suite.

Other structures on the property include a private, one-room cabin, a wood burning sauna and a tavern-style bar and game-room with a second-floor bunkhouse. Additional features include an outdoor spa, fire pit and horseshoe-tossing pits and a small hill for winter sledding.

Along with its own private hiking trails, there is plenty of space for lawn games and outdoor activities, plus quiet places for reading, bird-watching, nature hikes, napping or doing nothing at all, year-round.

Main Lodge

The main lodge is a three level, 3 bedroom, log pine structure.

Main level features a family room with flat-screen TV, surround sound system, DirecTV, DVD/CD player and iPod dock. There are two, sofas in the family Room, with one queen-size sleeper sofa. A full, gourmet kitchen complete with cooking and serving utensils features a Thermador range and Subzero refrigerator with icemaker. There is counter seating in the kitchen for 3 with a dining area with seating for 8. An outdoor deck adjacent to the dining area includes a gas BBQ and outdoor dining table with seating for 6 and lounge seating around the deck for 4.

The master bedroom is lofted above the main level of the lodge and features a king-sized bed. It includes a master bathroom suite with spa bathtub, shower and private outdoor deck.

The lower level includes two bedrooms, both with queen beds. It also includes a separate TV room with flat-screen TV, DirecTV, DVD/VHS player. There is a bathroom, shower and full-sized laundry on the lower level.

Wireless Internet service is accessible throughout the main lodge and some areas outside the main lodge and to the Garage.

The main lodge features gas, forced-air heating and air conditioning, with a wood-burning fireplace on the main level.

A deck on the lower level of the main lodge features an outdoor spa/hot tub and plenty of outdoor seating, perfect for an afternoon read.

Taven and Bunkhouse

Steps away from the Main Lodge is "The Hurry Back Tavern & Bunkhouse." This traditional timber-famed shed building is equipped with a 19' bar, booths, 52" flat-screen HDTV with DirectTV, Playstation 3 video game console and audio system. Complete with arcade-style games and wood burning stove, the "Hurry Back" is a perfect place for gaming, watching sports and entertaining.

There are 4 twin beds located above the tavern on the second floor of the building.

Sauna and Spa

A large spa/hot tub is located on the lower-level deck of the Main Lodge and provides a great therapeutic escape year-round. The spa will comfortably seat up to 6 adults.

Walk down a stone path from the Main Lodge and you will find a Finnish, wood-burning sauna structure with seating for up to 6 adults. The structure features 2-level sauna seating, a changing room and outdoor porch with seating for cooling down or stargazing.
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Towels and robes for the spa and sauna are provided during your stay.

The Grounds

Soleil Pines encompasses 20, secluded acres in Northern Minnesota and features plenty of open and wooded terrain with trails that lead you through the property. A winding driveway from McDonnell Road takes you to a large, open parking area and an ample open yard with its own fire pit and horseshoe pits. There is room for other lawn activities including volleyball, croquet or catch. Stone and naturally worn paths wind through the property and lead you to other structures, streams and small hill that is great for sledding in the winter. There are many locations on the property that provide great escapes for reading, relaxing, viewing nature, playing or exercise.

There are plenty of walks, runs, bike trails and other nature excursions right from the property, or just a short drive from Soleil Pines.

The Hut

A short walk through the woods takes you to The Hut, a one-room cabin hidden next to a natural stream in the middle of the Soleil Pines property. An "escape within the escape," The Hut is a hand-built, pine log structure with its own wood-burning stove, electricity and no running water. The Hut sleeps two in a queen-size bed, lofted over a sitting area and features a porch and its own outdoor fire-pit.

Be active...or just escape and relax.

Summer activities include hiking, biking and volleyball. Winter activities include snow sledding, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice-skating. Try wildlife and bird watching by day, or stargazing and Northern Lights sightings on a clear night. Explore the colors of each season. Roasting marshmallows by the fire is a must, any time of year.

Activities such as sailing on Lake Superior, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, snowmobiling, nature hikes, massage and much more can be coordinated through our concierge service. There is a great indoor water-park nearby in Duluth

RATES:

Peak Rates:

$825.00 per night
2-night minimum
3 night minimum for most holidays
7th night free with a 6 night stay

Off-Peak Rates (10/15-4/15):

$700.00 per night

*All holidays will remain at peak rates .

Rates
Additional fee for events, based on size of group

Visa, MasterCard, American Express accepted

50% deposit required to hold a reservation

72-hour cancellation notice

There is NO SMOKING on the property

For reservations, contact us by the web or phone!