These Villas are gorgeous and a wonderful way to spend a weekend away. I was there last weekend in Villa #1 because it was the only place that I could find with a whirlpool. After bopping across the state to get there... We unpacked the car and ordered dinner. I went to fill up the whirlpool to take a bath only to find out that the water was cold... Long story short, my boyfriend and I boiled water in pots for 2 hours so that I could take the bath that we had traveled hours for. The next morning, there was only enough hot water for one shower. I tried to call the office...but with Covid, no one was there. 1000% understandable. But, when I went to check out the next morning and told the person in the office what had happened ... I was met with a shrug and Huh. Thats weird.Thats it.I had been dismissed.
Perfect size cabin for a family of four. Most of the sites I looked at gave it a 2-star rating, not sure why. The place is sparkling clean, cute quirky lodge decor (snow shoes, lanterns, old wooden skis). The kitchen has everything you need including baking pans. The photos on their web site are accurate. It’s not “luxury” so don’t expect the Four Seasons, but it is “family” meaning it’s comfortable. Aside from a coffee stain on the carpet, this cabin is in great repair. The bed is fantastic — mattress, pillows, and comfy blanket cheers for a great night’s sleep!!! I would come back.
Ive been here twice and brought friends or family each time. The location isnt too far away from the action of Duluth and there are some activities year round on the mountain too. If you are looking for a trip to Duluth balanced with activity and outdoors, going this route is of great benefit to that cause.
Good luck finding a better place to stay in the Duluth area for the buck. Unit #10 sits right on the ski hill and over looks the Duluth bay. The unit has two BR and two baths, full kitchen, fire place, cable, WiFi-You get the picture. Hard part is this is the premium unit at the resort and it is booked often. Love going to this place!
We stayed in the Summit villa # 14 during a gorgeous display of fall colors. Easy Covid-19 late check-in. The villa was spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and well stocked with utensils for preparing meals. I could not find info on type of fireplace so I thought Id mention here that it is gas not woodburning just in case you have your heart set on one or the other. We preferred gas so that worked out. The Summit and 3 other villas on the west side of Skyline Drive are set back next to wooded area and do not have views of the lake in case that matters to you. Theres lots to explore within just a few miles as well as all around Duluth. Be aware that there are no dogs allowed in the Summit, Some villas allow dogs but you need to call first. Stiff penalty if you bring your dog where not allowed. Nearby Hugos has an extensive menu and they deliver to the villas. Their pizza was delivered within an hour during busy time of day, arrived hot and was delicious. We highly recommend the Summit villa #14.
Was at ski swap and villas looked cool up on top of the hill. Probably one of few places you can ski in ski out in MN
Great views in our cabin! Very clean and quiet there
Very nice arrangement with plenty of space. The check in and out times were a pretty tight range for a week-end stay however would be just fine for their usual week long stays. Taking your own garbage & recycle across to a dumpster area as well as being required to wash all dishes before checking out or be fined was odd. However the pleasantness of the office management as well as the private space that could accommodate multiple people well made up for that peculiarity. Furnishing were adequate. Perhaps a bit worn but it would be difficult not to show some wear with the use I am sure they recieve. The cleanliness was quite good. Overall a very nice place that I would recommend to anyone who wanted an adventure beyond a standard hotel.
Never knew that this gem existed! Awesome spot for a staycation and very reasonable prices! Will recommend
This is a great place to stay while skiing at Spirit Mountain. Our cabin was very clean and nice for the price. Great views! The staff is friendly and responsive. We had a minor maintenance issue on our 2nd day and it was resolved within an hour. We will be back!
We stayed in the Dream Catcher. It was a very nice experience. The cabin is fully furnished and stocked with plates, cups towels, cookware etc. There is a stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee pot. The master bedroom has its own bathroom with a jetted tub. The main bathroom has a shower. The 2nd bedroom has a bunk bed with a twin bed on top, full on bottom and a trundle pull out. There is also a twin bed. The living room has a sofa sleeper that pulls out for two more spaces to sleep. There is a lovely view of Lake Superior from the living room. You do have to climb several stairs to get in this cabin so if that is an issue dont get this one. Easy access to a main road to get out and explore too!
Amazing place. Totally wish i could live here. No complaints. Everything was beyond amazing
Had an unbelievably great time. Was able to jump onto the hill right from our villa. Everyone working there was super friendly and helped us get checked in early. It was a great deal and will definitely do it again.
Very clean and wonderful staff!
TLDR: Pretty good overall villas are nice but the wifi is not the best.So like I said the villas are pretty nice but slightly dated (villa #7 was the one we were in). The kitchen is small but its a kitchen and was just fine for feeding 4 of us (we only ate out once). The fridge is full size so theres plenty of room if your staying for a while like we did. Quick tip too if it seems like you have no dishes, check the dishwasher (it was kinda hard to look the first night until we found them). Our villa had 2 bedrooms (one room with 2 twin size beds the other with a large bed) and 2 bathrooms. Everything was pretty clean too but if you use jets in the tub, I would recommend running them and then draining the tub before using them to clean them out. Really the only bad thing is that the wifi was really slow and sometimes unusable. However nothing beats being able to literally walk out if the door and ski. However its a good idea to check what cabin your booking and how far away it is from the hill because some cabins were a minutes walk away which could be hard with alot of gear on. Overall 4/5 would recommend and go agian.
Pros-This property is in a beautiful location and we stayed in Villa 15... Robins Nest.. we had a private balcony facing the woods and didn’t see neighbors. All other villas you will see neighbors in both direction balcony and back door. The check in process was great and fast. The villa was beautiful decorated. The kitchen had everything we would need to cook. They provided dish soup and a sponge which was nice. Cons- Had to take out our own garbage to the dumpsters, separate all recyclables and the worst part is I am not sure but there was a ton & I mean a ton of dog hair all over the place. I am not sure if the cleaning people deep clean the villas after a pets stay but we were pretty disappointed that our villa had precious pet hair all over the place. It was on the sofas, beds and all over the carpet.
Stayed in Villa 15. It was perfect for our group. The pull out beds could use an upgrade, they were terrible. Loved it otherwise. Pet friendly would make it even better.
My girlfriend and I stayed at Mountain Villas for a wedding event that was taking place in the Canal Park area. We weren’t sure about our distance of travel to and from the Villas it ended up not being a big deal all. Our Villa was comfy and cozy and overrall clean and comfortable. Great view from bedroom and deck. Would stay again.
Awesome little treehouse right on spirit mountain! Good price and quality comfort.
This is our third year staying at the villas. Second year staying in Villa nine and just love it! Villa nine is so comfy. The view is amazing! We love our yearly trip and look forward to it each time.
This place has horrible customer service. We were informed we couldnt check in until 4pm l, upon arrival there was no one in the main office at all and we waited for 5 hours for someone to get ahold of us so we could check in. This is place is absolutely ridiculous. Ive never been more disappointed in a facility in my life. No one knows what is going on and staff clearly communicates poorly with each other. If I could give this place negative stars I would. We wont be back.
We love this place for a plush mountain biking getaway to Duluth. The villas are private, clean, and very comfortable, if slightly dated. Easy access to the Spirit mountain trails as well as the Duluth Traverse trails that get you to all the other riding in the area. The cost is very reasonable when compared to other Duluth lodging. Two couples can comfortably share a villa.
Amazing cabins tucked away in the mountain. Beautiful view from from floor to ceiling windows. We were in ridge wood cabin and enjoyed the whole experience. The only issues was that the oven was not fully cleaned after the last guests so we had some issues with smoke the first time we used it. Everything else was well kept and comfortable.
Stayed at Ridgewood (Villa # 3) -- the views were awesome! One bedroom looked out to Lake Superior and the woods around, caught a sunrise from bed, did yoga out on the porch -- awesome place to relax your body and soul. There are two bathrooms, one of them has a huge tub with controls for aromatherapy etc, it tells you the temperature of the water as well which was very helpful. One thing to bear in mind is that if you intend to use the bathtub, then carry your own bath soap/salts etc -- the villa management doesnt provide those. Kitchen has all the utensils that you may want to use, however yo need to carry all kitchen ingredients yourself (including sugar and salt) which we thankfully did. There are hiking trails all around!! All in all, it was a fantastic stay and we will certainly come back again!
Ive been coming here for the past six years . Its everything you would need or want plus beautiful views. Stay once and youll be hooked !! Also the gals that run the office are very friendly and helpful
I would definitely stay here again! The jacuzzi tub was large and relaxing. There is definitely enough space in the villa for two adults and two large dogs. Plus the design is so cool! And we got a great deal! Prime location for trails and visiting Duluth!
Very Clean & Comfortable! Just 6 miles from downtown Duluth, overlooking the city and beautiful Lake Superior. Perfect for our small family gathering. We loved the cozy cabin feel and full kitchen for breakfast. We will definitely be back again!
Awesome place to stay very comfortable and cozy
My husband loved this stay as it was wooded and so quiet with no children running up and down the hallways as we had our own little tree-house. I found it a little too quiet I suppose and wished we had stayed where I would have more of a city view or lake view. I found the towels and washcloths in need of bleach and/or fabric softener. I would only stay again if I had more friends and family with us in the other buildings.
These small treehouse style villas have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and cozy communal areas. Ours had a three season porch and two decks as well. They are basically built on poles to minimize disruption of the forest. Proximity to Spirit Mountain ski area is excellent, and ski rental and lift tickets are discounted for people staying here. The stove and refrigerator are on the small side, but perfect for vacationers. Ours had a great view of Duluth and the water, although in the summer tree leaves could obstruct this.
Our family loved the experience. Great place for a family
We stayed in Villa 10 this year. We did have a great time and the views were amazing; however, there were some issues. First, the pictures of the Villa on the website did not match what we got. The picture showed two single beds in one of the bedrooms but when we got there we found bunk beds instead. I got this particular Villa because we had some of our adult children with us so bunk beds were not what we wanted. Updated pictures are not required so be forewarned that you may not get what you thought you were getting. Also, I learned that the fireplaces in some of the Villas are decorative only. The only reason I know this is because our fireplace didnt work and when we were checking out we had said something about it not working and it just so happened that someone else in the office complaining about their fireplace not working. Im ok with having decorative things but Im upset that the website portrays working fireplaces. With all that being said, I would like to go back next year but my husband is frustrated since we have gone 2 years in a row and both time we had non- working things...last year our jacuzzi tub didnt work.
The villas are very nice and small, and can keep warm during the winter. It was a very nice experience.
We stayed at the villas in March 2018. We loved having the space for our family and being near Spirit Mountain for skiing. But our villa smelled musty when we arrived. The bath tub had mold around it and in the jets. After using the tub, the mold smell got worse and bothered my allergies. We had to check out a night early due to my allergies from it. Management never responded after we informed them of checking out early and reporting the mold. Wish they would keep up the units better as it is a fun place to stay.
This is a wonderful and unique option all year round. Villas have a good layout, great views and privacy. I look forward to coming back in the future. Close to downtown Duluth. Villas were very clean and kept up to date with a steam shower and whirlpool tub.
Loved our cabin. Mama Bears Den. Only downside is all the different type of steps to go from our vehicle to the actual landing / level of our cabin. I have a bone issues (Avascular Necrosis) which means my bones are dying from the inside to the outside of my bones in both legs from my toes to my upper femurs/possibly hips too. So the stairs were killers on my legs.I dont know if they have a more handicapped accessible cabin or not.
Stayed at the Fox Den cabin with friends, had a fantastic time. All the amenities we could want and could walk out the back deck and right into the hiking trails. But still right in Duluth so easy drive to tourist stuff. Will go back!
Love staying here. So much better than paying for a hotel. Cozy, clean and a great place for families.
Loved our stay here! Wonderdul quaint clean little place where our family could stay. Our daughter & Son in Law could bring their dogs! We will definately be back for sure!
We stayed here before and absolutely loved it. We have since learned that because the cabins are privately owned it makes a huge difference which one you rent! The one we stayed at most recently was not nice. Dining chairs were broken and unstable, sheets were clean, but stained and just gross looking, there was something disgusting splattered all over one of the windows from the outside like someone threw something at it and it wasnt cleaned off. It was a pretty serious let down after staying in a couple of very nice places previously.
Location. Cozy furniture. Great deck Amazing views. Convenient parking
One of the FINEST places to stay! The rooms are ALWAYS clean and the staff is wonderful!! Its truly like staying with family, you feel like youve known them for years!
Weve been there twice and both times were really good. There was a maintenance issue this trip and although it took a week to get back to us (owner was on vacation) when she got back she was very kind and discounted our room for the hot water problem one day. She also confirmed there was a breaker issue which was our assumption. Very cute place to visit and we will be back. Thank you for taking care of your guests and making sure things are right! See you next time :)
Our experience was excellent. Our trip to Duluth was for seeing the sites and The Villas had one of the best. I mean, amazing views from the 1/2 wrap deck and unique round living situation that was very spacious. Very clean, great management, and well maintained grounds that will keep me coming back to this place for years to come!
The Mountain Villa that we stayed in was awesome! Plenty of space in the Villa with all the comforts of home. It also was in a great location as Duluth and the surrounding area is a wonderful area to visit.
Rooms are amazing, cozy and warm. The hot tub is great. View is great. Its a stones throw from spirit mountain which is a great mountain for the beginner skier.
Great View, Rooms were very comfortable and visually pleasing. They didnt provide shampoo, but provided everything else youd expect in a hotel room, which I found odd. No direct communication, but I didnt need any for this trip.
It was very quiet, even though a big snow cross tournament was being set up at the ski mountain.
We stayed here for two nights with some friends traveling from over seas. The cabin we stayed in was wonderful, fully equipped with dishes, dish washer, oven, stove and everything you need to prepare any food you bring along. There was a steamer in the shower that acted as a mini sauna and a nice tub with jets in the second bath. The view was amazing and the staff were pleasant and very helpful. Im certain well be back when its warm out again.
My husband have stayed here several times and we wouldnt choose anywhere else in Duluth! For the price of what you would pay for a hotel room you can get a two bedroom, two bathroom cabin with a fully stocked kitchen. We love going up for long weekends and its nice to have some privacy and great views. The staff has always been wonderful AND some of the cabins allow dogs, which is awesome. Love this place and would highly recommend it.
Really cool treehouse style. The perfect size for our family. Everything we needed was provided. The whirlpool tub was heavenly! Sweet new decor
We had an amazing Stay in the Backtracks cabin. Spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet. we will definitely be back!
This is where me and the family always stay when in Duluth. It is not for hotel folk. We prefer to make our own food, and the coffee is the best on earth-they pipe natural spring water into the cabins. No heavy chlorine taste-the views ay night are amazing. I always wonder why anyone would want to stay in a Canal Park property. Sure you are within walking distance of the action-but in summer it gets loud and rowdy down there.The bathrooms are rustic, but very clean. We saw all kinds of wildlife up on the mountain-just love it. Be aware you will need to climb stairs and carry luggage and gear up many stairs-it can be a workout, even for us in good shape. Well worth it and we will be back!
Make sure you rent one of the ones on the hillside, unless want woods view.Needs to be updated, for the price. Deck was dirty, and th he main remote was lost. Poor office manager had to come find it.The lock on #12 was hard to open.Paperwork said to be there at 4, but the office closed at 3...Luckily the office manager was nice.
This place is absolutely fantastic! I was a bit worried when there wasnt much online presence but it is absolutely gorgeous for a great price. We got the Ridgewood cabin and it has two bedrooms with two bathrooms. One has a shower and one has a two person hot tub. The fireplace keeps the place really warm and toasty and there is internet! The parking lots and roads were quite snowy in December so we are really glad we brought a car with four wheel drive.
Very clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen and amenities. Close to Superior Hiking Trail.
Treetop views and some with views of Duluth! Some are dog friendly. On Spirit Mountain.
This is a wonderful place to go for a relaxing affordable getaway with the family or just with you and your honey the views are breathtaking and the peace and quiet is to die for this is a beautiful place!!!
Stayed in the Fox Den. Fantastic. The extra room in the back was a surprise after an hour of being there! A kid slept there and and we ended up calling it the kids club. We loved our stay there!
Always clean, there is an abandoned tennis court up the hill a ways. Very nice place, with jacuzzis, and clean beds always. My theory on the tennis court is that it was meant to be part of a third, larger installment on the mountain, but the company ran out of money, and abandoned the plan for more villas.
Spacious and beautiful. Games in the closets and utensils in the drawers. Fun and relaxing.
Got 1 free lift ticket per night coupons.
Better than a hotel but for just as much. Great people working. Not too far from town.
Great place to go and get away from it all. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
We have stayed here the last 5 or 6 times we have visited Duluth as a family. Sometimes we have come with friends or extended family & booked neighboring villas. It is really quiet & is so nice to have our own cozy space with no shared walls or hallways. This is the only place my boys ever want to stay when we visit Duluth!
Awesome place. Stay here if you get the chance, especially in the winter if you love skiing/snowboarding. Plus, Duluth is beautiful in the winter.
Wonderful! A perfect place for families. Easy checking in and out.
This is our 2nd time staying. We love this place and have recommended it to many friends.
Great view. Clean and quiet villa. Great location
Cool place, great views, one of a kind stay.
Amazing place to relax.
Family of 5. Stayed 2 nights. Service was great. Plenty to do nearby.
21 day cancellation. This is the issue I had with this. How are we to know if something comes up, family related, and we can’t get our money back due to the 21 days? Goes to show you that they must not be a family oriented place. No thanks!
You get exactly what is listed, but the door for our villa was a little wonky to work. The of the city is nice.
Beautiful and convenient to Duluth and hiking/skiing! I will be visiting again!
Great price, very conveniently located, and so peaceful.
Always love staying here. Theyre absolutely amazing.
Easy access to the Villas with good parking. The villas are nice.
The best play to stay at North shore
Love this place. Come here every year
AWESOME AMAZING PLACE TO STAY, love the Villas!!
Heidi went above the fold and shipped back the pillow I left behind. Great service!
Perfectly refreshing tap water and great views from the ski hill
Beautiful view, kind service, was an excellent play to stay while visiting Duluth!!
I stayed there while working in the area. I would stay there again, I was there from the 7th of April to the 21st 2013. they had really bad weather at that point in time I was not there for the snow lol just the accommodations. the hotels in the area I didnt experience at all but me calling around I found that the villas that I was lucky to come across was just a little more than the hotels and you got a lot more !!!! But I liked the all inclusive I sayed in # 8 , so if you say on the mountain make sure your vehicle has four wheel drive
Very homey and nice. The cabins may not be very spacious but it didnt matter.
Stayed with the family for the second time. Like the scenery and the coziness.
Great place and loved the villa as well
- Address:9525 W Skyline Pkwy, Duluth, MN 55810, United States
- Site:http://www.spiritmountainvillas.com/
- Phone:+1 866-688-4552
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