Chasing the North Shore Magic: Our Secret Springtime Sanctuary

When the winter blues begin to settle into our bones and the Minnesota spring feels like a distant, whispered promise, our family packs up and heads north. There is a specific kind of magic that happens where the pine trees meet the Great Inland Sea, and we’ve found a little pocket of it that feels like stepping directly into the pages of a well-loved storybook.
If you’re looking for a retreat that doesn’t require a boarding pass but offers a complete soul refresh, I want to share one of our favorite treasures: Cove Point Lodge in Beaver Bay, MN.

A Storybook Haven in the Woodss…

Cove Point isn’t one of those sleek, glass-and-steel modern resorts. It has a gentle, weathered charm that modern buildings haven’t quite earned yet, the kind of place where the floorboards have stories and the air smells faintly of balsam and woodsmoke. While it lacks modern aesthetics, it more than makes up for it in pure coziness. It is, quite simply, the ultimate retreat for a weary heart.
We always find ourselves drawn to the Main Lodge. While they offer separate cottages, there is a certain enchantment to staying in the heart of the building. It means we are just across the hall from the pool and hot tub, the highlight of our trip for the boys.

One of the most magical things about the lodge is the layout of the building. Because of the way it’s angled, every single room looks out at Lake Superior. I’ve spent many mornings with a steaming mug of coffee, watching the ice dance on the water from the comfort of our suite.
Some perks in the main lodge are:
*Nature sketching supplies tucked away for little artists to capture the jagged shoreline.
*A library of board games and DVDs free to take up to your suite.
*Complimentary s’mores kits for the outdoor firepit.
*A grand, real wood-burning fireplace in the lobby that crackles like a living thing.
*Free snowshoe rental.

Our Team

Owner

Amanda Lee

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Our Team

Owner

Amanda Lee

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Debra Hansen

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Anna Olson

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