WALDEN HAUS -Lakefront Chalet- Dog Friendly & Breakfast-Ski-Golf-Bike-Hike-Swim

Walden Haus is the perfect vacation spot with year-round activities at your doorstep and the comforts of home. This pet-friendly, up-north cabin is located on Wynne Lake and across the road from the Giants Ridge Ski & Golf Resort. Take in all that Giants Ridge, the Iron Range, and the Arrowhead region have to offer.

WALDEN HAUS AMENITIES:
• 4 bedrooms on 3 levels, master with king, guest room with queen, loft with 3 twins, and a lower-level sleeping space with a log bunkbed - double on bottom and twin on top
• Sleeps 10 comfortably with option for premium queen air mattress/ extra bedding for additional guests (max 12)
• 3 bathrooms, one on each level (bathtub on main level and loft) with premium shampoo/conditioner/soaps
• Great room with gas fireplace, smart TV, acoustic guitar, and beautiful views
• Dining table seats 7, with direct access to additional outdoor seating on the deck
• Well-stocked kitchen including crockpot, blender, rice cooker, popcorn air popper, assortment of pots and pans, and dinnerware for 12
- Complimentary breakfast provided – pancake mix & syrup
- Popcorn with Air Popper
- Coffee/tea and sugar/creamer
- Hot cocoa mix and marshmallows (winter-time)
- Staples- spices, condiments, olive oil, cooking spray ketchup, mustard
• Lower-level game room with walkout patio access - picnic table and charcoal grill (please bring own charcoal, also available to purchase at Welcome Center)
• Game room includes a stone electric fireplace, poker table, array of nostalgic board games, classic Ms. Pac Man video game, DVD/Blue Ray with movies, record player with eclectic albums, and large smart TV
• Portable Bluetooth speaker and charging station
• Washer & dryer for guest use
• Pooch amenities – comfy bed & blanket, bowls, treats, toys, doggie bags
• Kids essentials – toys for various ages, books, pack-n-play, booster seat, dinnerware
• Recreation gear – two kayaks, life jackets, pool toys, yard games, beach towels, tennis racquets, pickleball paddles, basketball
• EV charging station ¼ mile away at Giants Ridge

RESORT AMENITIES:
Staying at Walden Haus gives you access to all the amenities of the Villas at Giants Ridge, including a seasonal heated outdoor pool and hot tub, tennis/pickle ball court, Basketball hoop, fire pit, swimming beach, playground, docks for your boat (first come/first serve), and walking paths. Guests may rent additional non-motorized watercraft from the Welcome Center.

NEW - now open is the Giants Ridge Pool and Sauna Haus near the Villas. A 9,700 square foot wellness retreat with a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and saunas. Daily passes are $15 for 13+ and $10 for 12 and under.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
• Two nationally recognized championship golf courses, the Quarry and the Legend and down the road The Wilderness at Fortune Bay in Tower
• Premier mountain biking at Giants Ridge as well as two other area trails - Redhead Mountain and Lookout Mountain
• 130+ miles of trails for cyclists on the Mesabi Trail from your door step
• Alpine skiing, 2 terrain parks, and tubing on 202 acres, 5 lifts/35 runs
• Nordic skiing on nearly 40 miles of groomed trails
• Snowmobiling on 2,000 miles of groomed trails
• OHV Recreation Area in Gilbert – 1,200 acres/36 miles
• Boating on Wynne and Sabin Lakes or nearby Lake Embarrass
• Berry-picking, disc golf and so much more

Centrally located in the heart of the Iron Range, Walden Haus is 5 miles from the Bavarian-theme village of Biwabik and equal distance from the inviting community of Aurora. Both provide food establishments and other essential amenities for your stay. Less than 20 miles away is the City of Virginia where you will find franchise restaurants and big box retail, such as Menards, Target, Walgreens, and Aldi. Walden Haus also makes a perfect home base to take in other destination spots of the Arrowhead region including Duluth/Superior, WI (66 miles), the North Shore of Lake Superior (69 miles), and Ely, the entrance to the Boundary Waters (39 miles).

Whether you are looking for a couple's getaway with your four-legged sidekicks, a family vacation with the kids, a girls' weekend, a men's golf adventure, or a family reunion, Walden Haus is an ideal vacation destination for a true Minnesota experience. We look forward to hosting you soon.

Ce chalet ne manque pas de petits plus. Sur place, vous trouverez notamment une piscine extérieure, un accès aux pistes de ski et un bain à remous. Un petit déjeuner vous est servi gratuitement. Très pratique pour les familles, ce chalet offre également des barbecues, une salle de jeux vidéo et un jardin.

Ce chalet de Aurora est non-fumeurs.