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Train Car Retreat | Near Canal Park & Beach Access

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Train Car Retreat | Near Canal Park & Beach Access

This charming, one of a kind Duluth stay has history, vintage appeal, updated amenities, and one helluva story!

If you are looking for a unique beach escape in Duluth, MN, this is it - and only a ½ mile walk to Canal Park, the Lift Bridge, restaurants, and attractions. It is the one and only Train Car stay in Duluth!! It will delight history buffs, Harry Potter fans, couples, and families alike.

Best of all, the Train Car Retreat is across the street from the best Public Beach Access on Park Point, with 7 miles of white sand beach, and shares the corner with a playground and picnic area.

This unique home started its life as a passenger car on Park Point and dates back to the 1920's-30's when the the road replaced the tracks.You can enjoy touches of original woodwork, windows, and hardware from the train car which makes up the living room and Sleeping Car bedroom. The Train Car Retreat is filled with vintage, and custom furniture, local art, and creatively restored train elements.

There is an updated, fully equipped kitchen addition with heated floors and patio access. A remodeled bathroom with heated floors and an enormous walk in shower. Upstairs, a master bedroom with king size custom made bed, and matching archway restoration creates privacy in the main level Sleeping Car, with a queen size, old-school murphy bed. All created by local craftsman Alan Jensen.
This location gives you a chance to observe the “working harbor” with the Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, shipping traffic, and the Bridge all contributing to the authentic soundscape of Duluth. Don't be surprised to hear Revelry in the mornings - or Coast Guard announcements over the PA, or be treated to the Lake bound vessels saluting the Lift Bridge on its way out of Duluth's safe harbor in the summer months.

You are getting front row orchestra seats for Park Point life! During the busy summer boat traffic months, you will be what locals call "Bridged". This can take anywhere from 5-25 mins. Enjoy watching the big boats passing by!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

502669

About the neighborhood

Map
Duluth, MN

What's nearby

  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 11 min walk
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • AMSOIL Arena - 4 min drive
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 4 min drive
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grandma's Saloon & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lyric Kitchen Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hoops Brewing - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Duluth - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Car Retreat | Near Canal Park & Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Train Car Retreat | Near Canal Park & Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Car Retreat | Near Canal Park & Beach Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Train Car Retreat | Near Canal Park & Beach Access located?

Located in Park Point, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Superior, Aerial Lift Bridge, and Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. Lake Superior Maritime Museum and Park Point Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Train Car Retreat | Near Canal Park & Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Right across from the beach. House is charming. Management was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Family Getaway
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our weekend!
Amazing location, perfect set up for our mix of family coming together. Great kitchen set up, nice bath/shower/products/and so many towels! Comfy beds, ample bedding. It was just what we needed. And clean...YAY!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway to Beaches of Lake Superior
Excellent location just across the street from Public Beach access. Clean house with great bunk beds for kids in their own bedroom. Kids enjoyed the train theme of the main section of house. Easy 10 min walk into Canal District or an easy 2 min drive. Could benefit from some landscaping and general weed control in the backyard as well as a water spigot out back to wash off sand. Overall it was an excellent stay and we’d definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil F., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place in Nisswa
This is an awesome house and a great place to stay in Nisswa. It’s got plenty of space. It’s clean and well maintained. Our favorite was the game room with darts and a pool table and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Park point stay
Location of the property was great,close to canal park and right across the street from beach access. The downfalls- upstairs master bedroom is really bright in the morning if you are sensitive to light when sleeping. There was also no central AC in the cabin and we were there over a couple really hot days. Just a window cooling unit in master bedroom upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th at the Train Car
It is such a quaint place. It has a great location to get to all the great Duluth hot spots! We cooked most our meals and the kitchen was so well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marathon Weekend
It is a lovely spot on park point where you can walk across the bridge to Canal Park and very close to Park Point beach. It’s very charming with surprisingly more room than you think. We loved our comfortable stay at such a one of a kind place and highly recommend it for those visiting the Duluth area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wife’s 40th Birthday
Celebrated my wife’s 40th Birthday on this stay. The train car was clean and very cool for the kids. Everyone had a great time! Would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect distance
We spent the week enjoying Duluth! This was the perfect distance to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the traincar
Unique and wonderful place. Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stop on 5 state tour
Very cute and cozy (loved the heated floors). Close enough to everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base of operations
Location is great and interesting, super easy to get to. Stay was perfect, needed nothing else and owner was very responsive when I asked questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic and beautiful
Overall, I liked this location and would stay again. The beds were comfortable and general cleanliness was great and the kitchen well equipped—the one hiccup was that the cleaners had overlooked changing sheets on one of the bunk beds. The place had a washer and dryer with detergent supplied, so taking care of that was pretty easy, and otherwise everything was great so I think that was a fluke. I also appreciated that the host did not expect us to do a ton of cleaning before we left like another place we stayed. Overall an easy and pleasant experience and driving over the lift bridge was really fun! Location is very accessible to the beach of Superior and to Canal Park 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting place for a comfy stay
Very adorable property and great location. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Super fun to be right by the working harbor and the beach! Relatively low scent environment if you byo soaps. Loved the Murphy bed! Super convenient location for all our trip goals. Very functional kitchen!! A+ all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retire 23
We loved your train cart retreat…. That we could walk to the beach and canal park.. I recently retired and this was one of our stops on our adventure.. it was a first to Minnesota, Lake Superior, to ever stay in a train cart and to ever use Vrbo…. ALL a wonderful experience 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for a beautiful weekend!
Clean, cute, and convenient! Beach close by was an added bonus :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taliesin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
This was a great place to stay! The house was clean and very comfortable and it was so close to the beach and downtown. A perfect getaway retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023