Wake up to the sounds of the Northwoods and spend your days enjoying 171 feet of shoreline on beautiful McFarland Lake. With 2.97 acres of privacy, mature trees, and easy access to some of northeastern Minnesota's best fishing, paddling, hiking, and trail systems, this property is perfectly positioned for outdoor enthusiasts. The cozy one-bedroom, one-bath cabin offers a classic Northwoods retreat in the heart of the Arrowhead Trail region. Large windows frame beautiful lake views, filling the cabin with natural light, while knotty pine walls and woodwork create a warm, inviting atmosphere. A woodstove adds comfort and charm, and the cabin is being sold furnished, making it ready to enjoy from day one. Operating with solar and generator power, it serves as the perfect basecamp for year-round recreation. The cabin is solid and ready to enjoy today, with opportunities to enhance and personalize the property over time. Electricity and broadband are available at the lot line, and the property benefits from a compliant holding tank system, providing excellent infrastructure and future potential. Conveniently located near a county-maintained road, the property offers access in every season while remaining close to Hovland and within an easy drive of Grand Marais. McFarland Lake is known for exceptional fishing and natural beauty and is ideally situated near Pine Lake, the Fowl Lakes, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the Border Route Trail trailhead. With nearby ATV and snowmobile trails, outdoor adventure awaits in every season. Whether you're seeking a fishing cabin, seasonal getaway, or future year-round retreat, this property offers privacy, beautiful lakeshore, and outstanding recreational opportunities in a remarkable Northwoods setting.
This property is an awesome retreat for all kinds of groups. Turn-key, off grid property, has been set up by the sellers to function conveniently and comfortably, and is a great base camp for all seasons of sports and activities. Sellers are motivated.
So much more than a Northwoods lake home! It's more like a retreat with nothing but opportunity and options as to how a new owner would want to nestle in. There's 12.27 wooded acres with the utmost in privacy, 400' of lakefront on quiet and secluded Tom Lake. This unique and welcoming property offers the perfect blend of warmth, a sensible and thoughtful use of space in every structure/building not to mention year-round comfort. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home is filled with tasteful and intentional touches throughout. From the custom diamond willow railings, the custom kitchen and bathroom designs and a layout that creates togetherness yet still has break-away space to read, work, relax. The mudroom includes a prep kitchen, which is ideal for prepping all of the pizzas to bake in the custom-built outdoor pizza oven! It's not often that a property is built with our beloved pets in mind but this one is. As part of and just off of the mudroom, there's a dedicated pet bath/shower, a fenced kennel area and so much open space for your dogs to roam.The enclosed porch keeps those pesky bugs away and tends to be one of the most relaxing places to sit and stare at the lake, too. Grill out on the wraparound deck or sit out there and watch the stars and northern lights! The greenhouse, which doubles as a serene spa with its wood-heated hot tub, allows one to get a jump on our already-too-short of a garden season and is a fun space to hang out and have a soak. The detached guest cabin consists of 1 bedroom and a ¾ bath, a nice large deck, plus a quaint sitting room/sunroom. It's got some of the best lake views on the property, too! Both homes share a septic system and have electric and wi-fi as well, making hosting (and/or renting?) extremely convenient. If you need storage, a place for those toys and extra space to park inside and out of the elements, you'll certainly appreciate the 36x52 insulated, in-floor heated garage powered by a wood boiler. Additionally, the 40x48 pole barn for fits the pontoon, boats, kayaks/canoes, ATVs...you name it!
Your Northwoods sanctuary awaits. Escape to your own private haven in the heart of the Northwoods, where adventure and tranquility converge. This 20-acre retreat, nestled amidst pristine wilderness, is a dream for outdoor enthusiastsâ??perfect for hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or simply soaking in the serenity of natureâ??s embrace. The area is popular with fat-tire enthusiasts, and sled dog teams as well. Adventure is at your doorstep, cast a line into Tom Lake, just across the road, and reel in your next big catchâ??perfect timing for fishing season. For those wanting to launch a pontoon or motorboat, there is a nearby public access launch a short drive down the road off of Brumbaugh Road. Whether you crave solitude, thrilling outdoor pursuits, or a sustainable lifestyle, this property offers a rare chance to own your slice of Northwoods paradise. A charming off-grid cottage blends rustic charm with modern comforts, offering a peaceful escape surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Just steps from Tom Lake, water lovers will delight in endless opportunities for fishing, paddling, and lakeside relaxation. The nicely appointed kitchen will allow you to prepare hearty meals featuring the catch of the day or quick snacks with ease. Youâ??re certain to enjoy unwinding in Comfort while you curl up by the fireplace after a day of exploration, with the gentle sounds of the forest as your soundtrack, and at dayâ??s end youâ??ll find that the comfortable bedrooms are crafted for deep, rejuvenating sleep after your Northwoods adventure Everyone needs storage space, and this property provides you with a 16x10 Old Hickory shed, currently used as a bunkhouse, or use it to keep your outdoor gear, tools, and supplies organized. There is also a smaller shed for your gear. The property has flexible power options, but the cabin is currently wired and powered by a portable gas generator, with an electrical junction on Tom Lake Road for easy grid connection if desired. You will also find that this cute cabin provides eco-friendly living. Enjoy an off-grid shower and a sustainable greywater system, minimizing your environmental footprint. Seize Your Northwoods Dream. Donâ??t miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a retreat that blends adventure, comfort, and eco-conscious living. Should you desire, with 20 acres of land you could build your dream getaway. Schedule a visit today and discover why this hidden gem is the perfect escape.
Set on 2.15 private acres with 202 feet of coveted Lake Superior Big Bay shoreline, this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath custom log home captures the essence of North Shore living. Surrounded by mature trees and breathtaking lake views, the property offers a rare combination of privacy, comfort, and connection to the natural beauty of Lake Superior. Authentic log walls, solid oak doors and trim, wood flooring, and in-floor heat create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Designed to maximize its spectacular setting, nearly every room enjoys a view of Lake Superior. The open-concept main level features a dramatic great room with a massive stone fireplace and soaring two-story windows overlooking the water. The kitchen is both functional and elegant, offering rich pecan cabinetry, granite countertops, a warming drawer, bar seating, and seamless flow into the dining area for easy entertaining. The main-floor primary suite provides a private lakeside retreat with a walk-in closet, jetted tub, and spacious bath. A half bath is conveniently located off the foyer, while the laundry room and pantry create an efficient connection between the kitchen and the attached two-car garage with workshop space. A bright four-season porch opens to an expansive Ironwood deck that stretches along the lakeside of the home. Watch spectacular sunrises, passing freighters, and the ever-changing moods of Lake Superior from one of the property's most exceptional gathering spaces. Upstairs, a versatile loft overlooks the great room below and offers the perfect space for a home office, reading nook, or additional gathering area. Two generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully tiled full bath complete the upper level. The shoreline is equally inviting, with a staircase leading to a beautifully landscaped lakeside setting featuring walking trails, a firepit, and a swing overlooking the water. Nearby Horseshoe Bay provides convenient boat access, while area hiking trails offer endless opportunities to explore the surrounding North Shore landscape. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence, a private getaway, a short-term rental opportunity, or a property to enjoy for generations, this remarkable Big Bay offering captures the very best of life on Lake Superior.
Escape to your own private 9-acre retreat bordering federal forest land, offering endless room to roam and explore. This off-grid getaway is ready for your glamping adventures with a sturdy cabin featuring solar and generator power, a composting toilet, and a cozy screened porch for relaxing bug-free evenings. Enjoy the outdoors from multiple decks and a second-story balcony, all designed to take in the peaceful surroundings. Inside, the cabin comfortably sleeps four or more, making it perfect for family weekends or gatherings with friends. Spend your evenings around the fire ring roasting sâ??mores after days filled with fishing nearby lakes or exploring scenic trails. Whether youâ??re looking for a secluded recreational escape or envisioning a future home site, this property offers the best of both worlds with electricity and broadband available at the road, ready for connection.
A retreat on Tom Lake in Hovland! 3+ acres, 185â?? of frontage. Inspired by the vision of what a cabin in the Northwoods should mean, the property is focused on the elemental. This is a log home, with all the warmth and solidity that walls of cedar logs exude. Unlike cabins of the early days, there is plenty of light coming in and that solar radiance currently powers the home. Electrical power and fiber are scheduled to arrive this year in this remote, pristine corner of Cook County. There is a woodstove that crackles and glows dutifully, holding steady even when January dips deep below zero. Propane floor furnace for when the fire is not going. Water: provides the steam in the spacious sauna and the approximate 4.6 billion gallons in Tom Lake invite cold-plunging in the spring and fall, more leisurely wading and treading all summer. Get back to childlike wonder and backstroke under azure skies, an eagle soaring over! The boreal forest envelopes all, tree tops swaying, sylvan breezes refreshing the cabin, stoking the campfire for sâ??mores. Wood, water, air, and fire all come together here in a happy combination of remote comfort. Plenty of room, two bedrooms, spacious living room and sprawling deck. The bunkhouse is privately located across the deck to accommodate guests or kids. Make it an office if preferable. The bunkhouse is a neat complex of the sauna, which is just below the bunk area allowing for heat to emanate upward, and a modern, tidy outhouse. The solar system and generator shed is dialed in and could be retired, on standby or continued to be used once power arrives. The journey to the cabin eventually narrows and becomes a country road. There are some ups and downs, but nothing out of the ordinary for a remote getaway. A group of area neighbors are addressing a rougher section this year that will enhance the experience. Hovland is about 20 minutes and Grand Marais 40 minutes away for resupply or when a body craves the â??city lights.â? Most furnishings can be included. The property has been well maintained. Just show up and start enjoying!
About as close as you can get to the lake without getting your feet wet! This sweet cabin has been completely rebuilt in the last few years including a new family room addition in 2015. Other major improvements at that time included rebuilding the foundation, adding a lake draw water system, new septic service, new roof, kitchen, windows and flooring throughout the home. Enjoy year-round relaxation and views from the four season porch. The shoreline faces northwest - perfect for summer sunsets! In addition to a full indoor bath, the original outhouse is still there. The sellers have brought it into compliance. It's all been done. You get to come and relax! Admire the boat house at the waters edge. The current owners use it as storage and utility space. The home is insulated for winter use and neighbors plow the road. Solar system can stay with the property. Arrowhead electric and broadband are present at the road. Tom Lake has many fans, who enjoy all four seasons in this special area.
Get away from it all and experience the adventure of remote living while still having some of the comforts of home. Enjoy the panoramic view from one of the highest points in the area. Almost 40 acres of your own to explore with a secret lake full of hungry brook trout about a quarter mile away. The solidly built cabin is equipped with a range, food prep area, TV, wood stove, deck, and the seller will include a generator, 4-wheelers, canoes, firewood and more. The road requires use of a high clearance/4 wheel drive vehicle or ATV. This summer there are plans to improve Camp 20 Road from Hong Hill to Lost Lake Road. No snow plowing but it could be a beautiful snowmobile ride in! The seller has used the cabin in the winter. Enjoy bird hunting in the fall, fishing in the summer and ATV excursions by day and quiet star filled skies at night.
Come see this well-loved, kit log cabin perched atop 83 acres, bordered by Minnesota State land. Being this deep in the woods, it is a treat to catch a glimpse of Lake Superior on a clear day from the south facing bedroom window. Spend your fall afternoons strolling through the woods for grouse, and your evenings in the cabin reading by the fire or falling asleep much too early. You can get away from the busy life and enjoy the company of nature in this cozy off-grid cabin. The interior is accented by beautiful diamond willow railings and custom ironwork. Propane lights, refrigerator and cooking range reduce utility expenses, while allowing you to prepare gourmet meals to be enjoyed by you and your guests. It's no ordinary cabin, so make sure to see it if you're looking for a unique north-woods getaway.
Experience the magic of the Minnesota North Shore at this A-frame sanctuary, tucked among old-growth conifers and just steps away from Lake Superior â?? with a beach just across the way â?? without the high taxes. This property is set along the scenic East Hwy 61, in Hovland, and blends rustic charm with the simple and beautiful abundance of nature and north woods living. A seasonal creek runs through the property, and blooms Marsh Marigolds in the Spring. A small bridge leads you into trails perfect for hiking, skiing, and exploring. There is a magical, secret path that leads to a waterfall and a secluded swimming hole, where you will only find the company of woodland creatures. The property is rich with medicinal plants and established fruiting trees. Inside, the home welcomes you with a spacious mudroom offering a large closet for all your outdoor gear. From there, move through the kitchen and into the open living and dining area, featuring bamboo floors and direct access to a screened-in porchâ??an ideal spot to enjoy the forestâ??s quiet rhythms. Upstairs, cathedral ceilings frame 2½ bedrooms, one with a Lake Superior view and another overlooking the foothills and forest, where moose, bear, and ravens are frequent visitors. The home includes a detached garage for vehicles, tools, and outdoor equipment, and the expansive yard offers room for gardening or play. Recent updates include a new energy-efficient furnace and a new septic system, providing a solid foundation for someone ready to bring creativity and care to this rustic retreat. With direct access to Highway 61, youâ??re minutes from Lake Superiorâ??s rocky beaches, the Superior Hiking Trail, Judge C.R. Magney State Park, and the countless outdoor adventures that make Hovland such a sought-after destination. Grand Marais is a scenic drive away for dining, arts, and amenities. Perfect for those seeking inspiration, simplicity, and a deeper connection to nature, this North Shore A-frame offers peace, privacy, and the rare magic of living among the wild.
Experience the pinnacle of North Shore living with this spectacular, sprawling 3-bedroom, 4 bath home. Tucked away on a pristine, wooded 13.59-acre lot, this property offers unparalleled privacy, breathtaking views and a magnificent 400 feet of Lake Superior frontage. The main home is designed for comfort with a beautiful stone fireplace, open concept floorplan bathed in natural light, and perfect for entertaining. Guests can enjoy their own space in the fully equipped apartment designed for comfort located above the detached 26'x34' garage. An additional 54'x40' Morton building offers immense space for projects, storing boats and additional parking. Whether you're looking for a serene year-round residence or an exceptional retreat, this rare gem is a must see.
Stunning Scandinavian-design North Shore home with expansive Lake Superior water views. Renowned builder Clarence Kemp designed and built the modern addition to the home which combines a modern Scandinavian design with a classic Northwoods cabin and includes two bedrooms, three baths, and a couple kitchens creating ample space for friends and family. The main kitchen is a chefâ??s kitchen with a Viking range, extra-large refrigerator, granite topped center island, and a woodstove complete with a bread/pizza oven. The dining room flows seamlessly into the expansive living room with windows offering 180-degree, stunning view of Lake Superior. The main bedroom is reached via a beautiful wood staircase and comes with an en suite bath and balcony. A sauna is situated just outside the main home, a short walk across the porch. In the classic cabin is a 4-season porch of light and solitude. Another fireplace offers a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy. Outside is a simple garage with a bunkroom awaiting your vision. The forest all around is classic Northwoods with wildlife and much to see and explore. Home lovingly cared for by the same owners for the past 30+ years, taking great pride in ownership and attention to detail, and hope that new owners will create similar wonderful memories of this special place.
Million-dollar views for only $299,000!!! Location Location Location!!! This home sits right on the shore of Lake Superior with amazing views and private frontage on Lake Superior!! The potential with this home is endless to make it whatever you want it to be. Make this into a weekend retreat or an everyday home that choice is up to you. Take a look today and start enjoying the views and peace of the lake life. Property is surveyed and ready for your ideas.
Welcome home to this 2 bedroom cabin that has been wired for electricity via generator in the woods retreat. This home has been built with quality throughout from the energy trusses to the 2 x 6 walls and will be able to feel the sturdiness as flooring will have 3/4 plywood sandwiching 2 inches of dense pink foam board. This flooring also doubles as efficiency to stay warm on cold winter nights with the Lopi stove. Surrounded by the Misquah Hills, Grand Portage State Forest, Spring water hole and minutes to Tom Lake Access for excellent walleye and brookie fishing. This lot offers a rare opportunity to enjoy pristine wilderness in a cozy cabin built to last and has a suana for those cold winter nights. The elevation of the Arrowhead area offers some of the best deep snow riding in Minnesota. Don't miss out on this exceptional property, perfectly positioned to offer both privacy and proximity to destinations for all outdoor enthusiasts.
Andrea D. Conner, License # 40471694, Xome Inc., License 40368414, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067

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Hovland is located in Minnesota. Hovland, Minnesota has a population of 250. Hovland is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.54%.
The median household income in Hovland, Minnesota is $57,500. The median household income for the surrounding county is $65,045 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Hovland is 63.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 71.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 3.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 27.7 inches per year, with 42.1 inches of snow per year.