Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
11 Poplar Creek Dr, Grand Marais, MN 55604-2314
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Secluded inn nestled in the Northwoods near the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway. On quiet canoe-only lake & creek. Overlooking BWCA. Inn with whirlpool, fireplaces, and guest kitchens. Canoe, fish, swim. Hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing trails on site. Birding, wildlife, moose viewing. Each room is different, and all have private bathrooms with showers, queen size beds. Second floor rooms share a common kitchen area and sitting area with fireplace and outdoor deck with umbrella table. One room has double whirlpool tub and one queen bed. One room has 2 queen beds double size shower. Main floor 2 room suite has bedroom with one queen bed, kitchen area with table/chairs plus area with couch and fireplace. plus sliding door to deck with umbrella table.
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Hiking
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Non-smoking hotel
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11 Poplar Creek Dr, Grand Marais, MN 55604-2314
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Five stars. Great experience. Our room was spacious and super clean. Barbara and Ted are wonderful hosts. Every little detail was thought of. Barbara brought a canoe to Bearskin Lake and gave us great advice for canoeing and portaging to Rose Falls. We also canoed across Poplar Lake to Poplar Haus for lunch. Plus tons of great hiking trails nearby. And use of the guest kitchen with dishes, fridge and stove. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I'm slightly ashamed to admit that I rarely review places I visit but my partner and I had such a fantastic experience at the Poplar Creek Guesthouse that I feel compelled to leave a review today. The Guesthouse is a perfect retreat for those of us that love exploring the great outdoors. Its location is perfectly placed off-the-beaten trail - in that it feels remote and slightly wild – whilst actually only being an easy 45 minute drive from Grand Marais. The Guesthouse itself is beautiful. Immaculately maintained and laden with interesting ornaments, artwork, maps and assorted memorabilia - most notably a sled that one of the owners, Ted, used to use when mushing his dogs across the Mid-West! The place is bursting with warmth and character and you’ll find yourself spending some time just observing the adornments and soaking in the atmosphere of what is clearly a much-loved and cherished home. Ted and Barbara run the Guesthouse and they are two of the loveliest people you could ever hope to meet. They will take time to go through maps with you, share stories, discuss the local fauna they’ve sighted (moose, timber wolves, black bears, bobcats and bald eagles are all local to the area) and give recommendations of what to do and where to go if you need it. They really are so kind and they’ll take the extra time to ensure you have all you need, but if you’d like to just get up and go, they’ll facilitate that too. Special mention to Barbara who puts on lovely breakfast spreads every morning that will send you on your way with a full tummy. We ate heartily and devoured sausages, bacon, rolls, granola, parfaits, fruit and jams with gusto. We were able to share breakfast with other guests that were staying at the lodge, which made for an enjoyably relaxed and sociable experience to start the day. As an aside and on a personal note, having spent much of the holiday staying in empty AirBnB’s and liaising with remote hosts who only seemed to care that you checked in and out as quickly as possible, it really was a welcome change to feel so looked after. It seems that the second ‘B’ in ‘BnB’ is wholly overlooked these days, but it should be a cherished and treasured part of the BnB experience, and we found that Ted and Barbara’s morning hospitality stood out as a highlight of our trip. There is a large lake situated at the bottom of the property and there are kayaks and canoes available to use if you ask. I took one for a spin and had a great time splashing around the lake (along with a young moose that appeared earlier that day). I should mention that the Guesthouse Lake is connected to a series of inland lakes that stretch on for days so if you wanted to spend a week kayaking around the area I think that the Guesthouse would be a fantastic place to start from. In terms of the wider surroundings, there was plenty to do along the Gunflint Trail with a number of walking trails and other activities available to us as well as several lodges to stop at for a bite to eat. In particular I'd recommend the Trail Centre Lodge just up the road for something delicious and heartening – the staff working there are really good fun too so be prepared for a bit of friendly banter. We could only stay a couple of nights due to time restraints on our trip and that was our main regret from our holiday as the guesthouse and the surrounding area were truly beautiful and the time we spent here recharged our body and minds. It really is such a fascinating place, so thank you to Barbara and Ted for looking after us during our stay. You were so warm, hospitable and endearing. We hope to be back one day.…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Rooms were quite attractive, clean, and well appointed. Bed and coverings were very comfortable. Barbara, the owner, was so accommodating, warm, and friendly. Breakfasts were lovely and attractively presented. The remote location was beautiful.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Barbara Y, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Aug 7, 2019
Thank you for your review of Poplar Creek Guesthouse. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. The Gunflint Trail is truly a beautiful area. Regards, Barbara Young
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Barbara and Ted offer up comfortable, super clean, up north lodging for visitors to the Gunflint area. The private setting within the woods about 30 mi. from Grand Marais is so relaxing. They have a small lake behind the property you can relax on the dock with cup of coffee or glass of wine and listen to the loons. Barbara pulls out all the stops with her fantastic gourmet breakfasts and Ted is the consummate host who is right there to assist her. Hope to return.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from tedyoung78, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Aug 24, 2018
Thank you so much for the kind review. So glad that you relaxed on the dock. We just rebuilt it. Renew, relax and refresh. That is our motto. Thank you. Barbara Young
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Loved our long weekend cross country skiing. The Guest House was warm and comfortable. Ted and Barbara are amazing. They have seen and done so much in the area that they are a rich and entertaining source of information. The breakfasts were spectacular. Coming home at the end of a ski session really felt like coming home. The skiing was wonderful. The Banadad trail system is right out the back door. So great to be able to ski without driving. The trails are well-groomed, secluded, and beautiful. We will be back for sure!
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from pcgbarbara, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Feb 26, 2018
Thank you for staying and letting us know how much you liked it here. We want our guests to feel comfortable, but yet we know that you need your privacy too. As you said, skiing was great and continues as we are get more snow. We hope to see you again. Barbara and Ted.
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My husband and I stayed at this quaint B+B, Ollie’s room, for 4 nights in early January. We loved every minute of it. Barbara and Ted were such great hosts - we enjoyed their company and stories every evening and the accommodations were great. Everything you need to cook your own meals and a great sitting area to warm up by the fire at the end of the day. Despite the frigid temps - we were able to enjoy the freshly groomed xc ski trails of the Banadad that leave right from the front door of the guesthouse. We hope to return soon! If you are looking for a secluded getaway where beautiful wilderness abounds - this is the place to be!
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from pcgbarbara, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Feb 26, 2018
Thank you. Ted and I appreciate the wonderful review. We remember how cold it was during your stay. You did not let that stop you from skiing and snowshoeing everyday. You dressed for the cold. Having a fireplace to come back to is nice. So glad you enjoyed our stories, but we also know that our guests need privacy too. We hope to see you again. Barbara and Ted.
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We stayed in Barbara’s Suite for 5 nights in mid-Dec. and skied the Banadad Trail and at Bearskin. Secluded and beautiful location in the woods. The Suite was perfect, clean, thoughtfully furnished and equipped. Great kitchen- we cooked in. Ted and Barbara are Gunflint Trail icons - they know and love this place, and have much to share with guests. Just the right balance of privacy and hospitality. We plan to return!
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from tedyoung78, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Dec 19, 2017
Thank you for sharing your stay with us at Poplar Creek. We are so glad that many of our trails were available for you to ski. Barbara's Suite is an accommodation created for those visitors who like cooking on their own; and glad you liked it too. We hope to see you again. Barbara Young
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We have stayed with Barbara and Ted twice on our anniversary, both trips were amazing! We recently visited in September, the home is so well kept, I've never stayed any where so clean ! Barbara's breakfast are delightful, soooooo good , she is very gifted! I would recommend everyone to stay here, as a bonus we got to see two moose nearby!
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from pcgbarbara, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Feb 26, 2018
Thank you again for staying here for your anniversary. Welcoming past guests means so much to me and Ted. And you saw moose.How great is that. Hope you were able to take a lot of photos. Hope to see you again, so let us know if there is anything special you would like for breakfast. Barbara and Ted.
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My husband and I just recently stayed at the poplar creek bed and breakfast and I am so glad we did!! Barbara and Ted take such great care of you! Her breakfasts were outstanding!! The location was so cool its tucked away deep into the woods on the gunflint trail! Just amazing! We had such a wonderful time!!!!!!! Thank you Barbara and Ted!
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from pcgbarbara, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Feb 26, 2018
Thank you for writing. Sometimes guests have to remind us how they feel when they get here. The words "tucked away" and "deep into the woods" remind us why we chose to build here. We are pleased that you enjoyed the breakfasts and your stay. Hope to see you again. Barbara and Ted.
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We decided on four days hiking along the Superior Hiking Trail with overnight accommodation along the way. Barbara at Lodge to Lodge Hiking could not have been more helpful in turning this goal an easy vacation. The accommodations were great with breakfasts and boxed lunches for the trail proving a godsend. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND using her services for anyone interested in hiking without the hassles of camping.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from tedyoung78, Owner at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Responded Aug 27, 2017
Thank you for the great review. So glad you enjoyed your hikes and meals. The Superior Hiking trail is a great trail. Water, scenery, woods; it has it all. BTW-Boundary Country Trekking is the contact for the Lodge to Lodge hiking program. The lodges on the Northshore have been doing this for over 25 years. Thank you again for hiking this great trail. Regards, Barbara Young
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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
Which popular attractions are close to Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B?
Nearby attractions include Honeymoon Bluff (2.5 km) and Pincushion Mountain Trail System (1.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and barbeque facilities.
Which room amenities are available at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and an oven.
What food & drink options are available at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B?
Conveniently located restaurants include Trail Center Lodge, Poplar Haus Restaurant & Bar, and Hungry Jack Lodge Restaurant.