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The Gales on Lake Superior I Stunning Lakeshore & Views I by Relax Open Air

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled on Lake Superior's water's edge, The Gales offers a serene retreat with stunning views of the sunrises and sunsets. With comfortable Stearns and Foster mattresses, electric fireplace, fully air-conditioned living spaces, board games for entertainment - it is perfect to relax by the lake or unwind in one of its three patios.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6169 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Gales on Lake Superior I Stunning Lakeshore & Views I by Relax Open Air

Welcome to the cozy and beautiful "The Gales on Lake Superior". The Gales is nestled upon the water's edge overlooking Lake Superior and provides stunning views of the sunrises and sunsets on the glistening waters of Lake Superior. It's located at the headwaters of the popular Northshore!

PROPERTY
This two (2) level Gales with cedar and bluestone highlights throughout has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, one half bath, quality linens, and is outfitted with comfortable and luxury class Stearns and Foster mattresses for a restful night's sleep. The Gales has everything you need to relax and listen to the waves for a private and up-close experience. Fully air-conditioned to make your stay comfortable on those warm days and an electric fireplace in the lower level for cozy warmth on a cold day. The property has board games, life vests, beaches towels, and other necessities for a wonderful stay.

BEDROOMS & SLEEP
The master bedroom is located on the main floor and is outfitted with comfortable and luxury class queen size Stearns and Foster mattress for a restful night's sleep on a modern platform bed. The master bedroom has a full bathroom, large closet, and Roku Smart TV. In In the bluestone lower level there is two (2) additional bedrooms both with modern queen-sized beds outfitted with comfortable luxury class Stearns and Foster mattresses for a wonderful rest. Each bedroom has its own Roku Smart TV's for a personal streaming experience.

KITCHEN & BREAKFAST BAR
The kitchen and breakfast bar is fully equipped with stunning views of Lake Superior from the main floor kitchen, dining and living room. A walkout deck overlooks Lake Superior and offers a relaxing and refreshing spot for morning coffee on the lounge furniture. It is stocked with a KEURIG one-cup coffee maker with stocked variety of coffee flavors, basket of snacks, toaster, blender, silverware, glasses, icemaker, and all your daily kitchen cooking items and dishes. There is a dining area next to the kitchen.

LOWER LEVEL
The lower level features a walkout patio, a den couch area with an electric fireplace, a full bathroom, two (2) bedrooms, and a washer and dryer.

OUTDOOR PATIO & DECK
There are three (3) patios and decks. A lower-level walkout fieldstone patio offers outdoor lounge furniture, accent lighting, a gas grill, and a gas patio flute heater to keep everyone comfortable while providing beautiful ambiance on a lake evening. The main floor offers a walkout deck from the living room. The lower grass terrace, just feet from the shore, offers lounge chairs with sparkling views of the moon rise over the water or the warm glow from the fire pit. Firewood is stacked and onsite for your free use. This terrace is situated on an 8’ overlook providing stunning views with stair access to the water. On calm days, take the kayak/paddle board combos (2 available from May-Sept) down to the water and glide across the clear lake for a refreshing recharge.

SMART TV & INTERNET
The Gales is equipped with Roku Smart TV's to live steam free content or connect the Roku TV to your paid subscription services. The Roku Smart TV's have a "Guest Mode" that allows you to identify your check in and out dates and the Roku Smart TV will automatically log you out of your subscription services on your departure date. Once you walk into the property, tabletop placards will identify the passcodes to connect your device(s) to free high-speed internet.

LOCATION
The Gales is located at the headwaters of the popular and busy Northshore of Lake Superior while located close to the canal, restaurants, entertainment, and downtown Duluth. It is located only two (2) blocks from Brighton Beach Park (Kitchi Gammi) and Lester River Park for great hiking or mountain biking. Grocery store within two (2) blocks. The Gales, on the lakeside of London Road (which can become busy in the tourist season), is one of the two units in this up and down Villa. PL 22-012. The upper villa is a vacation rental called “The Vue on Lake Superior”. If your interested in booking the entire property, please contact the host.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,824 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Move any furniture back in place if you moved it
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a break wall to lake superior

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wired Whiskers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mount Royal Fine Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Billy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gales on Lake Superior I Stunning Lakeshore & Views I by Relax Open Air pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gales on Lake Superior I Stunning Lakeshore & Views I by Relax Open Air?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gales on Lake Superior I Stunning Lakeshore & Views I by Relax Open Air?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gales on Lake Superior I Stunning Lakeshore & Views I by Relax Open Air located?

Located in Lakeside - Lester Park, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Superior, University Park, and Uninveristy of Minnesota Duluth. Lester River and Lester Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Gales on Lake Superior I Stunning Lakeshore & Views I by Relax Open Air Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for 2 stays now!

We stayed as a family twice at this house and are in love with it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the lakeshore

It was so nice to drink coffee right by Lake Superior. The house and location were wonderful. We would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

Very clean and good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place but needs more comfy furniture

Overall a great place with beautiful views and awesome location. Just one criticism. The chairs/couches in the family rooms are very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr. Martinez

Beautiful home to stay and enjoy a relaxed weekend. Would recommend for all families and friends, no complaints at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Newport, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

wonderful home and fun place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So perfect!

Sometimes when you book a VRBO, the pictures sure look better than the actual place. Not the case here! This place was SO amazing!! The location, the amenities, the view, the rooms, etc. My adult children absolutely adored it, wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely recommend this place! 12/10 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful please for family vacation

We loved our stay at the Gales! Great views and amenities, we felt right at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay to participate in and enjoy the marathon!!

Stayed for grandmas’s weekend and everything was amazing! Loved every part of the view and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P., Woodbury

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views of Lake Superior

Nice property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Z., Hartland, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location!

The property has wonderful views of Lake Superior and was very clean. The host was very responsive to questions. We had a wonderful stay, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great view!

Our family booked this place for a short getaway and to introduce our 6 month old grandson to Duluth. We couldn’t have been happier with the lovely accommodations plus what a view of the lake! Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the Gales

Beautiful property, well kept, very clean, quiet despite being on a busy road. Good location - close to Duluth and good spot to use as a homebase if you want day trips to explore the north shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superior Views

Great location in Lakeside near our family with Superior access and views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place to relax

Everything about this property was perfect! Plenty of space, beautiful views of the lake, and a great location in Duluth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property & amazing location

This property was immaculately clean, gorgeous inside and out, and right on Lake Superior. The property managers have it well-stocked with everything you could possibly need, and are very helpful & friendly. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dionne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream location Stunning house

Everything was absolutely perfect. Couldn’t ask for a better location. Some solar lights on the steps leading to the lower fire pit would be nice. Would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property, situated perfectly on Lake Superior.

Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monish P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Wonderful property! Tastefully decorated and cozy! Views of the lake are very pretty. Property is very well maintained and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

This property is clean, the bedding and towels are wonderful, and great mattresses. Wonderful outdoor space!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S., Afton, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house right on the water

Very clean and spacious house right on Lake Superior with wonderful outdoor areas. Close drive to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, comfortable home!

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and very comfortable for our family. We made great memories that we won't forget. Thank you for sharing this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Duluth Getaway

The property was beautiful and very clean! Just as shown on photos. Convenient location. We all enjoyed this home and will stay again when we are in the area!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return plan

We loved everything about this property and plan on returning. Thanks to the owners for this great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebration

We were celebrating many occasions. The house was perfect and the location was perfect! The views were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023