We stayed at the Cliff Dweller for three nights over Memorial Day weekend. When we arrived, we didn't have a refrigerator in our room as the website indicated we might. The owner immediately brought one to our room. The pros: While relatively small, each room has a small balcony with chairs and a view of the lake. Our view was... more

I scheduled a ski trip to Lutsen Mountains for March 2008 and our group stayed at the Cliff Dweller for three nights. Overall we really enjoyed our stay there and would definitely go back. I'll start with what I liked about the place. First, the folks who run the place were extremely friendly and helpful, and it seems as though... more

All rooms have small patio overlooking Lake Superior. Room was small, adequate, clean. Friendly staff with nice common area and continental breakfast. It was difficult to hike from the hotel. Had to drive for food and recreation. more

When we drove up to this hotel, we were a bit put off by the shabbiness and general motel look on the exterior of the hotel. However although the room was just basic, it was clean and did have a little deck with a great lake view from atop the cliff right over the water. The biggest problem was highway... more

I would have to say this was probably one of the best places I've stayed at. I think what makes this hotel so great is that each room has a balcony right next to Lake Superior. It was so calming to be able to sit outside the balcony and know you're only a few feet away from the water. It's... more

We chose this hotel mostly because of the reviews I read on this site. After staying here, I wonder if we were at the same place the other reviewers were. The room itself was somewhat "clean", but that's about all I can say that's good. When you walk in from outside, you walk directly into the bathroom. The outside door... more

This place is a gem. Great balcony overlooking superior. Rooms are very clean and the hotel is very homey. The staff were excellent and the continental breakfast was the best I had eaten anywhere. The rate was reasonable for the area. I highly recommend this hotel. more

We stayed at this little motel on our way back down the northshore. I've heard great reviews about this place so I decided to book it. The staff there was excellent, even the exchange students, for chatting or information of the area. They even gave me a King, when doubles were only available when I booked. The room had a... more

My husband and I stayed at the Cliff Dweller for one night on Friday, 30 June. When he told me he booked it I was extremely apprehensive because I had seen this place the last time we went up to the area. Boy, was I shocked! Never judge a book by it's cover!!! The rooms are very, very clean with... more