John Oberholtzer

Clara Lake is nestled inland from Lutsen in an expanse of pure Northwoods. Clara itself is primarily surrounded by public land with a small section where a group of lucky souls have cabins that epitomize Up-North living! Here's the opportunity to get in on the action. A classic cabin resides in the middle of 400' of pristine shoreline. Sweet privacy, accentuated by being near the end of the road.

Four-bedroom, two-bathroom, well-maintained home overlooking Lake Superior in Schroeder for $379,000!? Must be a typo? Nope! And more: five acres, detached two-car garage, compliant septic system, good water, up the peaceful Cramer Rd. Close enough to town for a brisk morning walk, terminating about a mile away at the Schroeder Bakery for coffee and treats (and a good jaw-jacking session with

Just south of Sugarloaf Cove, and overlooking Lake Superior, are 40 acres of elbow room awaiting a new owner, a lover of the North Shore, a steward looking for a nice chunk of the Northwoods! Hard to find a large acreage parcel, easily accessible, and pitched just so to provide evocative, energizing views of the The Big Lake. Current owners have provided a good start: put the driveway in, cleared

Deep off the Rollins Creek Road, along the shores of Gitche Gummee, is a peaceful red cabin of simple lines, filled with the twinkling light of Superior. Nearly 300’ of shoreline and 5 acres of seclusion just down the road from Lutsen. Stalwart seawall in place. Varied, beautiful shoreline including a point of ledgerock just right for studying waves with bonfire and s’mores. Home has two

The old timer’s knew the best spots! Today’s East Bay Suites sit right on the same spot that has for years been THE place in Grand Marais to skip rocks, stroll the beach, hunker-in and be amazed as a Nor’easter rolls! Head down to the very end of Wisconsin St, just pass World’s Best Donuts and Drury Lane books. Stop before you drive into the lake. Breathe in the Gitchee Gummi air. Cool, crystal

Boreal woods meet pastoral tranquility. County Road 48, a bit west of Grand Marais, is a local favorite and pathway into the “lesser known” of Cook County MN. High on a ridge, the views of the Big Lake and surrounding woods are invigorating! The lands in this area were farmed back in the day and some openness from that time still exists among the maturing forest. There is a vibe along 48, hard to

Hang a left at Lutsen on the Caribou Tr, eventually meandering through majestic old-growth pines to Christine Lake - quiet, secluded in a vast stretch of the Superior National Forest. Most of the Christine shoreline is public: protected, wild, pure. A handful of lucky landowners live amongst the beauty and peace. 48 Christine Point Rd tucks into the surrounding Northwoods as comfortably as the

Wild, beautiful acreage is just thawing out and ready for a new owner. 38 plus acres, surrounded by public land on all four sides. Pristine, cool, and pleasantly remote, though not far to Finland MN to stock up on supplies, grab a bite, mingle a bit with the colorful locals. The Blue-headed Vireo has just returned, and soon spring ephemerals will bloom under the sugar maple canopy. The forest is