Stille on Superior shores - Welcome guide

This section contains information about your vacation rental and the surrounding area to help you enjoy your stay. You should find everything that you need, but if you have a question that isn’t covered in here, please do get in touch and let me know how I can help.  I hope you enjoy yourself and visit again in the future. Please note that this guide applies to both Stille on Superior I (3 BR Unit) & Stille on Superior II (2 BR Unit) unless otherwise mentioned

Important Numbers & About Two Harbors

Check In Process

Common Space Rules & Regulations

About The Property

Whirlpool Instructions

Electric Grill Instructions

Express Checkout Procedure

Where To Go Around Two Harbors

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake County Local Reference

Adventure Guide to Seasons 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

1. Emergency:   911
2. Medical Emergency & Urgent Care (5 mins away):   Lake View Hospital  - Click here for google map or call 218-834-7311
3. Maintenance or Security Emergency - Call front desk from the landline or dial 218-834-5671
4. Fire:   218-834-8816
5. Police:   218-834-5566
6. A fire extinguisher is available and located in the corner cabinet to the left of the microwave. If used, please inform the guest contact so they can replace for the next guest

 ABOUT TWO HARBORS

Two Harbors is located in Lake County. In the early years, Two Harbors consisted of two separate communities, Agate Bay and Burlington. 

The village of Burlington along Burlington Bay was platted in 1856, first incorporated on May 23, 1857; it had a post office that operated from 1856 until 1862. The first residence constructed in Agate Bay was owned by Thomas Sexton (1854); it was a 14-by-16-foot shack. Early settlers lived in primitive conditions, which was common for both the area and time. Their homes were made of logs and had dirt floors. Diets often consisted of homegrown vegetables and animals caught in the area (at that time there were many dense forests, so deer meat was not an abundant food source). The village of Agate Bay was created with the construction camp as work on the new railroad began in 1883. 

The village of Two Harbors was platted in 1885 but not incorporated until 1888. Early transportation to the village was by boats under contract with the new Duluth and Iron Range Railroad, and by horse. It took one day to get from Duluth to Two Harbors. By 1886 the D&IR completed the Lake Division connecting Duluth and Two Harbors with passenger service that extended to Ely. Thirty-five logging camps were set up within the vicinity, one of them on Fourth Avenue. 

On February 26, 1907, the village reincorporated as the City of Two Harbors. The town's history is included in the Lake County Historical Depot Museum.

1. Your unit is located at 1412 Burlington Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616
2. When you get to the address above, you will see a building numbered B5. There are luggage carts available at the entrance lobby of the building. Once ready, head thru the front doors and look for unit #s as outlined in your check-in email    
3. The property is accessible via keyless entry. The code will be in the check-in email and also texted to you prior to your stay. Enter the code then press the # button to unlock the door
4. Your unique code with activate at 4PM on your check-in day and will deactivate at 10:15AM on your check-out day unless you have mutually agreed in advance to a different check-in and check-out time

1.  POOL --- Pool parties or food is not allowed in the pool area. Please respect this rule for the enjoyment of everyone
2. PET --- PLEASE pick up after your pet and help keep this beautiful place clean. There are doggy bags in the bear bowl on the kitchen counter
3. CAMP / BONFIRES --- The north shore has been experiencing tremendous fires lately. As such please check MN DNR fire restrictions before setting up any camp  / bonfire even if its in a fire ring or a fire bowl or a fire pit. See section below for more details
4. SMOKING --- There is absolutely no smoking permitted inside any buildings or your rental unit. If smoking outside, PLEASE make sure you extinguish the butt completely to prevent any fires and dispose off any cigarette butts in either the smoker post or in trash. Failure to follow this rule will result in extra charges
5. GARBAGE DISPOSAL --- If you have garbage bag(s) that needs to be disposed off DURING your stay, please drop off your garbage bag(s)  in the dumpster that is between your building and building B3. As you exit your building and look to the right, you will see couple large dumpsters across the parking lot. Please do not leave any garbage bags in the hallway. You do NOT need to dispose off the garbage when you check out as long as the garbage is in the trash bin. The cleaners will take care of that

• FIRE EXTINGUISHER --- There is a fire extinguisher in the corner cabinet between the stove and the fridge

• GALLERY --- Picture & Video Gallery - This is also where you can find the reference map of the area, layout & video tour of your unit, a map for the closest snowmobile trail etc.

• Wi-Fi ---  Please check your check-in email for login instructions 

• HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING --- Each area of the unit has its own Nest thermostat.  To change between heating & cooling **Press the ring to wake up the thermostat if it’s asleep ** Select Mode (this looks like waves) **Turn the ring to select "Heat," "Cool," or "Heat•Cool" mode **Press the ring to select your mode ** When in "Heat" or "Cool" ONLY mode, simply turn the dial to set temperature **When in "Heat•Cool" mode, the thermostat will automatically heat or cool the unit if the temperature falls or rises above your set limit **Move the dial to "Heat" or "Cool" ** Press the ring to select the mode and turn dial to the desired temperature **Press the ring again to save your selection

• LIVING ROOM ROKU SMART TV --- The living room has a Roku smart TV unlike the other rooms. There are 2 remotes. You can use either remote power button to turn on and off the TV. If you would like to watch live channels, please select "Satellite TV" with the Roku remote and then you can use the Satellite TV remote to navigate. If you would prefer streaming, then please press the "Home" button on the Roku remote and use the same remote to navigate the screen.  

• BATH --- All the baths have vents that operate automatically for the entire building. There are no switches to turn them on or off

• BEACH AREA ---- The only to access the rocky beach area and the water is by going around the building. As you exit the building, you can go right or left. If you go right, go past the Executive and B3 building. You will see a paved walkway that is heading down. Follow the pathway and you will be on the lakeside. If you go left after exiting the building, go past the paved roads, follow the dirt road for a little until it curves left and goes down towards the lake

• COFFEE MAKER --- Your unit has a drip coffee maker. If you are interested in programming your coffee maker to operate automatically at a set time, please review the coffee guide located in the drawer right next to the fridge

• SLOW COOKER (CROCKPOT) --- Your unit comes with a slow cooker also called a crockpot. If you are new to crockpots, please review the crockpot guide located in the drawer right next to the fridge

• ICE --- There is an ice machine on the same floor as your unit. It is located on the left in the hallway between Units 406/407 and Units 408/409/410

• EV CHARGER --- The property has 2 chargers for Electric Vehicles (EVs) across the property and between buildings 5 and 3 and next to the dumpsters. These are available to use with credit card. However, these are currently offline and not available. A service ticket has been opened

• FIREPIT --- As you exit the building, go left. Go past the paved roads, follow the dirt road for a little until it curves left and goes down towards the lake. You will see the firepit with chairs. There are some fire starters and a lighter in the drawer next to the fridge. Please put the lighter back in the same drawer when done. Also, please check MN DNR fire restrictions before setting up the fire pit.  Couple notes below:
• The firepit is typically stocked with wood and chairs between Memorial Weekend and October 31st
• It is NOT setup with chairs or wood in the winter. However, you are welcome to purchase your own wood and use the firepit at your own risk at this time  

• FITNESS CENTER --- The exercise facility is located on the 5th floor and available around the clock. Please check your check-in email for access instructions

• KITCHEN --- The kitchen has all the amenities you may need such as basic spices, oil, coffee, crockpot, blender etc.  Please put all food waste in garbage as there is no food disposer in sink.  There is no ice in the freezer, however, an ice machine is available right across from the unit on your same floor. There is an ice bucket in one of the lower kitchen cabinets.

• MAGNETIC DOORS --- Each door has a magnetic stop on the back. To ENGAGE, gently push the door towards the wall until the magnet engages. To DISENGAGE, gently push the door towards the wall and let it go. It will automatically disconnect from the magnet and close

• POOL & HOT TUB / SAUNA ACCESS --- The pool is on the 2nd floor. As you exit the unit, take a right and go down the stairs to floor 2. You should see a door with signs for the pool.  Go thru the doors and the pool area will be to your right.  This area also has the indoor - outdoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Enjoy!!!! Please LEAVE all pool towels in the pool area. These amenities are open 8AM to 11 PM. Please check your check-in email for access instructions

• COIN OPERATED LAUNDRY --- The laundry is located on the 3rd floor. Please check your check-in email for access instructions. You will need QUARTERS to operate the laundry machines (4 quarters for laundry soap or softener and 4 quarters each for washer and dryer)

• IMPORTANT:  Please always take care to not let water and soap spill over the whirlpool and onto the carpet and flooring 
• Fill tub at least 2 inches over the jets
• Push the circular button on the rim of the tub to activate jets
• Pull or push the jet vents for higher or lower pressure

                                                                                                                                                             ENJOY!!!

• IMPORTANT: Please use the grill at least 2 FEET AWAY from walls and rails. Since this is an electric grill, please cover the grill and secure the straps on both sides after it has cooled down to protect electrical components.  The charbroil sign on the grill cover faces the front.
• Make sure the grill is plugged into the electrical socket in the wall.
• To turn on the grill, first turn the manual knob by the plug point and then turn the knob on the grill clockwise until indicator light comes on.
• If the grill is not turning on, please make sure the GFI plug is not tripped. If required, reset the GFI plug and try again
• To get optimum cooking results, preheat the grill on (5) high for 15-20 minutes or longer if weather conditions require.
• There is a grill guide booklet in the kitchen drawer, right next to the fridge, if you are new to grilling.  This instruction is also available in the same drawer.

1.  Checkout Time: 10:00 AM
2. Please load and start the dishwasher. If you used the pet bowl, please remember to also put the pet bowls in the dishwasher. 
3. Please turn off all lights, electronics, and appliances  (Stove / Oven) 
4. Please close and lock all windows and doors 

• BIKING & HIKING TRAIL (PAVED) --- The Gitchi-Gami State Trail (GGST) can be accessed from Gooseberry Falls State Park area. When completed, the trail will be an 89-mile non-motorized, paved recreational trail between Two Harbors and Grand Marais, Minnesota, along Lake Superior's beautiful and historic North Shore. Several segments of the trail, totaling over 34 miles, are complete. The trail is ideal for jogging, walking, roller blading, and our favorite, bicycling!

• FAVORITE CLOSE BY HIKES --- Gooseberry Falls Trail (Wheelchair Accessible - Begins at the visitor center and extends to the main falls area) ; Black Beach Trail ; Split Rock Lighthouse Trail; Shovel Point. These are just a few handful of trails close to the property. The north shore is a paradise for outdoor hiking and has hundreds of other beautiful trails to explore.  My favorite app for finding new trails is AllTrails. If you don't have the app, click here to access the website

• GOLF - Lakeview National Golf Course is a 2 min drive from the property.  It is a challenging 18 hole championship course and is one of the most beautiful recreational sites on the North Shore. Designed by Garret Gill, the course was renovated in 1996-1997 with all new tees and the expansion to 18 holes. You will soon discover why it was named “Lakeview”. You can take advantage of views of the majestic Lake Superior from 14 of the 18 well groomed and maintained fairways and tees along with the occasional wandering wildlife that will add to your golfing experience. The course offers large tees and greens which accommodate players of all abilities

• NEAREST GROCERY STORE --- Super One Foods is a 4 min drive (1.8 miles) south on Highway 61 from the property. Click here for google map

• RESTAURANTS --- There are plenty of options for all types of taste in Two Harbors. A simple google search with show you everything within 5 min drive of the property. Some of the one's we frequent are Black Woods Grill & Bar ; McQuade's Pub & Grill ; Madeira Bistro (Lunch)  ; Vanilla Bean (Breakfast & Lunch) ; Vue North @ Superior Shores ; The Tipsy Mosquito Wine & Spirit Room ; Cedar Coffee Company (Breakfast & Lunch

• NEAREST WINERY --- Not a traditional winery, however, The Tipsy Mosquito Wine & Spirit Room is definitely something to check out.  With a speakeasy vibe and located in the heart of Two Harbors, MN, this establishment is designed to transport you back in time to the days of Prohibition, when people would gather in secret to enjoy a drink and socialize

• NEAREST BREWERY --- Castle Danger Brewery, home of the Castle Cream Ale, is located right in the heart of Two Harbors and 4 mins drive from the property

• STATE PARKS IN MN --- These 3 state parks are in the top 5 most visited state parks per MN DNR as of 2021.  # 1 Gooseberry Falls is 12 miles north from the property on Highway 61 ; #4 Tettegouche is 32 miles north from the property on Highway 61 ; #5 Split Rock Lighthouse is 19 miles north from the property on Highway 61. Other very popular state parks are George Crosby Manitou State Park (45.9 miles) ; Temperance River State Park (52.7 miles) ; Cascade River State Park (73.7 miles) ; Judge C.R. Magney State Park (96.4 miles) ; Grand Portage State Park (123 miles). Grand portage state park has the state's tallest waterfall - The High Falls of the Pigeon River is Minnesota's highest waterfall, plummeting 120 feet into a narrow rocky gorge. The stunning view from this deck is accessible to wheelchairs and families with children in strollers

• SKI / SNOWBOARD (DOWNHILL) & ADVENTURE PARK --- Closest downhill ski and snowboard is at Spirit Mountain which is 45 mins from the property. This facility also hosts adventure park and mountain biking during the summer 

• SNOWMOBILE TRAIL --- Snowmobile Trail 153 is accessible 0.7 miles from the property 

• VARIOUS OTHER ATTRACTIONS --- While Lake County attractions mostly fall into the “outdoors” category, many other sites remain to explore. Additionally, you’ll find historical sites, quirky landmarks, and museums that tell a fascinating story about the pioneers and industries that built the North Shore