6781 Village Drive, Finland, MN 55603

$2,500,000
Property Type: Commercial Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 7 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 447,361 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,500,000 List Date: 6/27/2025 Last Modified: 5/14/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a proven luxury short-term rental and legacy lakefront estate positioned in one of Northern Minnesota’s most desirable recreation markets near the North Shore and Lutsen. Following an exceptional 2026 winter season driven by snowmobile tourism and year-round destination demand, the property is already over 70% booked for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year across the existing rental cabins — showcasing the strength of the area’s tourism market and the increasing demand for luxury lodging inventory in this region. Due to active guest reservations and ongoing income-producing occupancy, showings for the rental cabins are by appointment only and subject to guest schedules. Buyers are encouraged to inquire regarding showing availability. Designed with both privacy and gathering in mind, the property offers an ideal setup for multi-family retreats, co-ownership opportunities, executive rentals, corporate retreats, or continued luxury vacation rental operations. Each of the three existing structures features its own unique layout, architectural character, and design aesthetic while still flowing cohesively together as a thoughtfully curated compound. This intentional approach creates a luxury hospitality feel while maximizing flexibility for both personal enjoyment and income generation. In addition to the two highly successful existing rental cabins, the owner’s current private residence offers substantial future upside as a potential third luxury rental accommodation. Unlike many expansion opportunities that require years of planning and infrastructure costs, this structure is already completed, fully functional, and positioned for relatively seamless conversion into an additional income-producing asset if desired. Future expansion opportunities are exceptionally rare in this area and include adjoining build-ready parcels already approved for commercial use. Existing conceptual plans allow for possibilities such as a restaurant/bar concept, boutique hotel suites, expanded lodging accommodations, or additional mixed-use development opportunities. Buyers may continue expanding the existing vision, create their own development concept, or potentially work with the current seller on future build completion opportunities if desired. Adding to the long-term value, the property benefits from grandfathered short-term rental positioning — a highly desirable and increasingly limited asset in many North Shore-area markets. Investors seeking premium inventory in a constrained supply market will immediately recognize the significance of this opportunity and the difficulty in recreating a property of this scale, flexibility, and location today. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Superior National Forest, the setting offers exceptional wildlife viewing, including moose sightings, endless outdoor recreation, and truly jaw-dropping sunset lake views that simply cannot be recreated. Nearby restaurants, trails, snowmobile access, hiking, boating, and proximity to the North Shore lifestyle continue to drive strong year-round tourism demand and guest appeal. Constructed with luxury-grade materials, high-end craftsmanship, and timeless architectural design, the improvements were intentionally created to appeal to a broad luxury buyer profile while maintaining warmth, functionality, and durability. Major infrastructure components including septic systems, wells, and utility groundwork are already in place, significantly reducing future development costs and timelines. The additional lots are build-ready, creating immediate future upside without the typical development hurdles and infrastructure expenses. Whether envisioned as a luxury investment property, private family compound, hospitality venture, boutique resort concept, or multi-generational legacy estate, this is an increasingly rare opportunity to control premium waterfront acreage with both immediate income generation and substantial

Supplements: future ups

Listing Details MLS# 6744391

General Property Information

Lot Measurement
Acres
Management Company Name
Unorganized Territory
Multiple PIDs?
No
Other Parking Spaces
10
Owner Occupied
Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
1800
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
2020
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Business/Commercial, Lot, Other, Shoreline, Reside
Foundation Size
7146
Garage Stalls
4
Lake/Waterfront Name
Ninemile
Management Company Phone
218-220-9453
For Sale or Lease
For Sale
Acres
10.27
Lot Dimensions
"getting"
Assessment Pending
No

Property Features

Accessible: Other Air Conditioning: Ductless; Zoned Amenities Shared: Beach; Boat Slip; Unspecified; Other Amenities Unit: Balcony; Boat Slip; Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Panoramic View; Patio; Porch; Security Lights; Tile Floors; Unspecified; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Other Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Energy Star Appliances; Freezer; Fuel Tank - Rented; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Wine Cooler; Other Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Egress Windows; Full; Owner Access; Shared Access; Single Tenant Access; Storage Space; Tile Shower CMU Style: Business Opportunity; Mixed Use; Other; Resort Commercial Kitchen Appliances: Other Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Hotel/Motel; Other; Recreational; Residential; Resort Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level Exterior: Brick/Stone; Cement Board; Engineered Wood Fencing: None Flooring: Carpet; Concrete Slab; Heavy Duty; Luxury Vinyl Plank; Luxury Vinyl Tile; Other/See Remarks; Tile Foundation: Combination; Slab; Other Fuel: Electric; Propane Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; Construction; Doors; Insulation; Lighting; Thermostat; Water Heater; Windows Green Water Conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution Heating: In-Floor Heating; Zoned Internet Options: Fiber Optic Lake Details: Gravel; Hard; Sand; Soft; Undeveloped Loan Terms: Adj. Rate/Gr Payment; Cash; Contract for Deed; Conventional; Federal Land Bank; Rural Development; Special Funding; USDA; VA; Other Location Description: Free Standing; Other/See Remarks Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Additional Land Available; BWCA Access; Cleared; Irregular Lot; Property Adjoins Public Land; Tree Coverage - Heavy Miscellaneous Information: 2+ Lavatories; 220 Volt; Exterior Lighting; Furnished Units; Kitchen Facilities On Site Utilities: Electric Separate; Heating Separate; Hot Water Separate Owner Pays: Electricity; Management; Other; See Remarks; Taxes Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Multiple Garages; Assigned; Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Gravel Lot; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage; Units Vary; Other Pool Description: None Potential Use: Income; Lounge/Bar; Motel/Hotel; Other; Rest/Lounge; Restaurant Rent Rate per Foot: Net; Other Rental License Type: Airbnb; Short-Term Online Rental Mgmt (STORM) Road Frontage: Private Road; State Road Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road; Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Architectural Shingle; Pitched Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - Yes; Shared System Shared Rooms: Amusement/Party Room; Club House; Community Room; Exercise Room; Play Area; Other Tenant Pays: See Remarks; Other Topography: Scattered Timber; Wooded; Level; Walkout Wall Description: Drywall; Finished; Insulated; Other/See Remarks; Wood Water: Drilled; Private; Shared System; Well Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic; West Window Features: Blinds; Double Pane Windows; ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows; Insulated Windows; Screens; Shutters; Window Coverings; Window Treatments

Contract Information

Contingency
None
ListPrice
2500000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
6781
Street Name
Village
Street Suffix
Drive
Postal City
Finland
County
Lake
State
MN
Zip Code
55603
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Village/Ninemile

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
7527
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt
7146
Ceiling Height
Varied Heights

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres
296
Lake Depth
40
Gravel
Yes
Hard
Yes
Sand
Yes
Soft
Yes
Undeveloped
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No
2+ Lavatories
Yes
220 Volt
Yes
Exterior Lighting
Yes
Furnished Units
Yes
Kitchen Facilities
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
06
Section#
27
Township#
59

Sale Options

Sale Includes
Building, Business, Fixture/Equipment, Inventory, Land, Other, Rental License

Unit 1

Unit Number
6794
Full Baths
2
Total Bathrooms
2
Total Bedrooms
3
Level
Main Level
Leased?
No

Unit 2

No. of 2 Bedroom Units
4
Full Baths
2
Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bathrooms
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Unit Number
6785

Unit 3

No. of 3 Bedroom Units
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bathrooms
3
Total Bedrooms
4
Unit Number
6792
Unit Total SqFt
3011

Unit Details

Total Units
10

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description
LOT 1 BLOCK 6 and additional PID's
Listing City
Finland
Map Page
999
Municipality
Finland
School District
Lake Superior
School District Phone
218-834-8216
DNR Lake ID#
38003300
DNR Lake Classification
Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4
5463
Property ID Number
24571105010
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
7527
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
A rare opportunity to acquire a proven luxury short-term rental and legacy lakefront estate positioned in one of Northern Minnesota’s most desirable recreation markets near the North Shore and Lutsen. Following an exceptional 2026 winter season driven by snowmobile tourism and year-round destination demand, the property is already over 70% booked for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year across the existing rental cabins — showcasing the strength of the area’s tourism market and the increasing demand for luxury lodging inventory in this region. Due to active guest reservations and ongoing income-producing occupancy, showings for the rental cabins are by appointment only and subject to guest schedules. Buyers are encouraged to inquire regarding showing availability. Designed with both privacy and gathering in mind, the property offers an ideal setup for multi-family retreats, co-ownership opportunities, executive rentals, corporate retreats, or continued luxury vacation rental operations. Each of the three existing structures features its own unique layout, architectural character, and design aesthetic while still flowing cohesively together as a thoughtfully curated compound. This intentional approach creates a luxury hospitality feel while maximizing flexibility for both personal enjoyment and income generation. In addition to the two highly successful existing rental cabins, the owner’s current private residence offers substantial future upside as a potential third luxury rental accommodation. Unlike many expansion opportunities that require years of planning and infrastructure costs, this structure is already completed, fully functional, and positioned for relatively seamless conversion into an additional income-producing asset if desired. Future expansion opportunities are exceptionally rare in this area and include adjoining build-ready parcels already approved for commercial use. Existing conceptual plans allow for possibilities such as a restaurant/bar concept, boutique hotel suites, expanded lodging accommodations, or additional mixed-use development opportunities. Buyers may continue expanding the existing vision, create their own development concept, or potentially work with the current seller on future build completion opportunities if desired. Adding to the long-term value, the property benefits from grandfathered short-term rental positioning — a highly desirable and increasingly limited asset in many North Shore-area markets. Investors seeking premium inventory in a constrained supply market will immediately recognize the significance of this opportunity and the difficulty in recreating a property of this scale, flexibility, and location today. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Superior National Forest, the setting offers exceptional wildlife viewing, including moose sightings, endless outdoor recreation, and truly jaw-dropping sunset lake views that simply cannot be recreated. Nearby restaurants, trails, snowmobile access, hiking, boating, and proximity to the North Shore lifestyle continue to drive strong year-round tourism demand and guest appeal. Constructed with luxury-grade materials, high-end craftsmanship, and timeless architectural design, the improvements were intentionally created to appeal to a broad luxury buyer profile while maintaining warmth, functionality, and durability. Major infrastructure components including septic systems, wells, and utility groundwork are already in place, significantly reducing future development costs and timelines. The additional lots are build-ready, creating immediate future upside without the typical development hurdles and infrastructure expenses. Whether envisioned as a luxury investment property, private family compound, hospitality venture, boutique resort concept, or multi-generational legacy estate, this is an increasingly rare opportunity to control premium waterfront acreage with both immediate income generation and substantial
Directions
Hwy 61: left on Hwy 1 W, right turn onto county Hwy 7, left on Village Drive, properties throughout.

Accessible

Other
Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Amenities Shared

Beach
Yes
Boat Slip
Yes
Unspecified
Yes
Other
Yes

Amenities Unit

Balcony
Yes
Boat Slip
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Security Lights
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Unspecified
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes
Other
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Energy Star Appliances
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Fuel Tank - Rented
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes
Other
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes
Owner Access
Yes
Shared Access
Yes
Single Tenant Access
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Tile Shower
Yes

Construction Materials

Concrete
Yes
Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Level
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Cement Board
Yes
Engineered Wood
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Concrete Slab
Yes
Heavy Duty
Yes
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Yes
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Yes
Other/See Remarks
Yes
Tile
Yes

Foundation

Combination
Yes
Slab
Yes
Other
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes

Green Energy Efficient

Appliances
Yes
Construction
Yes
Doors
Yes
Insulation
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Roof
Yes
Thermostat
Yes
Water Heater
Yes
Windows
Yes

Green Water Conservation

Efficient Hot Water Distribution
Yes

Heating

In-Floor Heating
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Internet Options

Fiber Optic
Yes

Lake/Waterfront

Association Access
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake Front
Yes
Lake View
Yes
Other
Yes
Shared
Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline
Yes
Additional Land Available
Yes
BWCA Access
Yes
Cleared
Yes
Irregular Lot
Yes
Property Adjoins Public Land
Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Owner Pays

Electricity
Yes
Management
Yes
Other
Yes
See Remarks
Yes
Taxes
Yes

Parking Characteristics

Finished Garage
Yes
Multiple Garages
Yes
Assigned
Yes
Floor Drain
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Gravel Lot
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes
Storage
Yes
Units Vary
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Enclosed
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes
Side Porch
Yes
Wrap Around
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Rental License Type

Airbnb
Yes
Short-Term Online Rental Mgmt (STORM)
Yes

Road Frontage

Private Road
Yes
State Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Association Maintained Road
Yes
Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Architectural Shingle
Yes
Pitched
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes
Shared System
Yes

Shared Rooms

Amusement/Party Room
Yes
Club House
Yes
Community Room
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Play Area
Yes
Other
Yes

Topography

Scattered Timber
Yes
Wooded
Yes
Level
Yes
Walkout
Yes

Wall Description

Drywall
Yes
Finished
Yes
Insulated
Yes
Other/See Remarks
Yes
Wood
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Private
Yes
Shared System
Yes
Well
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes
Panoramic
Yes
West
Yes

Window Features

Blinds
Yes
Double Pane Windows
Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Yes
Insulated Windows
Yes
Screens
Yes
Shutters
Yes
Window Coverings
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

No. of Ranges

One Per Unit
Yes

No. of Refrigerators

One Per Unit
Yes

Tenant Pays

Other
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

On Site Utilities

Electric Separate
Yes
Heating Separate
Yes
Hot Water Separate
Yes

CMU Style

Business Opportunity
Yes
Mixed Use
Yes
Other
Yes
Resort
Yes

Commercial Kitchen Appliances

Other
Yes

Current Use

Hotel/Motel
Yes
Other
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Residential
Yes
Resort
Yes

Loan Terms

Adj. Rate/Gr Payment
Yes
Cash
Yes
Contract for Deed
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Federal Land Bank
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
Special Funding
Yes
USDA
Yes
VA
Yes
Other
Yes

Location Description

Free Standing
Yes
Other/See Remarks
Yes

Potential Use

Income
Yes
Lounge/Bar
Yes
Motel/Hotel
Yes
Other
Yes
Rest/Lounge
Yes
Restaurant
Yes

Rent Rate per Foot

Net
Yes
Other
Yes

Documents

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