This is a guide to hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, guest inns, timeshares, vacation rentals, RV parks, campgrounds, and other guest lodging facilities in Two Harbors, Minnesota.
People settled in the Two Harbors region because of the timber, as the thick forest once grew all the way up to the shores of Lake Superior. Once the harbors of Burlington Bay and Agate Bay were formed, others came to work in industries supporting the harbor and the taconite mining industry.
When the logging industry died out, and the mining industry waned, the Two Harbors region still gathered interest as a tourist and vacation place, with hotels, rustic cabins, and lakeside cottages.
It is believed that the first cabin resort in Minnesota was in the Castle Danger area, along the lakeshore northeast of Two Harbors. It was a single rental cabin built by Emil Edisen in 1900. His business was known as Camper's Home Resort. Today, Castle Danger is an unincorporated place whose residents receive their mail from the Two Harbors post office.
Tourism and recreation didn't become a mainstay of the city's economy until after World War II, growing considerably since the 1980s.
A particularly interesting place to stay while visiting Two Harbors is the Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, situated in a portion of the Two Harbors Light Station, now operated by the Lake County Historical Society.
Websites representing temporary lodging facilities in Two Harbors are appropriate for this category and may be submitted for consideration if not already listed.
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AirBnB: Two Harbors, Minnesota
Headquartered in San Francisco, AirBnB offers an online market and hospitality service in which members can arrange or offer lodging, primarily in private homes. Available accommodations in Two Harbors include hotel and motel rooms, apartments, lofts, small cottages or cabins, townhouses, and entire homes. Photos, descriptions, policy information, and rates are posted, and accommodations may be booked online.
https://www.airbnb.com/s/Two-Harbors--MN/
Located on East Castle Danger Road, Two Harbors, Minnesota, the year-round vacation rentals include four cabins and another with three units, each of which are highlighted here, with photographs, descriptions, and a list of features and amenities. Summer, winter, and holiday rates are published for each, and reservations may be made online. An introduction to the proprietors is included.
https://gooseberrycabins.net/
Situated on the eastern border of Gooseberry State Park, the vacation rental features four two-bedroom suites, furnished with antiques, original artwork, oak floors, a large living room, a wood-burning fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen, as well as other amenities that are listed here. The accommodations are highlighted, with photographs, rates, long-term rental rates, policy information, and agreements.
https://trailsidesuites.com/
Offering a variety of lodging options, from standard lodge rooms to fully-appointed lake home for large groups. Its main lodge, log cabins, lake homes, beach house, and other facilities are shown in photographs, with descriptions, rates, services, dining options, and amenities. General information and policies are discussed, including weekend specials and group rates. Rooms may be booked online.
https://grandsuperior.com/
The Two Harbors Light Station is the oldest operating lighthouse in Minnesota. Overlooking Agate Bay, on Lake Superior, the station was build in 1891 and 1892. Its ownership was transferred to the Lake County Historical Society in 1999, which established the B&B as a means of generating funds for building maintenance. The accommodations are described and shown in pictures. Its rates, special offers, and packages are highlighted.
https://lighthousebb.org/
Located along Highway 3 in Two Harbors, Minnesota, the guest lodging facility opened in 2002, closed briefly in 2004, then reopened under new management in 2005, offering five accommodation options, which are described here, with rates, a list of amenities and features, and policies. Gift certificates may be available, along with special offers. A photo gallery, local attractions, and online bookings are available.
https://www.northernrail.net/
The family owned and operated campground features twenty-four pull-through sites for recreational vehicles, five with water, electric, and sewer, as well as tent camping sites. A description of the campground is provided, including a list of services and amenities, rates and reservation policies, rules, and a photo of the campground and facilities, Office hours and contacts are included.
http://www.penmaralltercampsite.com/
Vaca Guru: Two Harbors Vacation Rentals
Vacation rental properties in the city of Two Harbors, Minnesota are featured here and may be sorted by weekly rates, the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, or the guest capacity of the property. Photographs are displayed, nightly or weekly rates, amenities, and a description of the property. A map shows the location of the rental property, and guest reviews are published. Bookings may be requested online and property owners are encouraged to submit their listings.
http://www.vacaguru.com/vacation-rentals/two-harbors/
