It reminded me of places I would stay at with my parents in the '50s. It was reasonably clean and rather spartan. It has a beautiful beach--but beware Cape Coders, most of Lake Superior's beaches are rocky, not sandy. The lodge is about 5 minutes drive from Grand Marias.

We have stayed at Thomsonite 7 of the last 9 years to enjoy fall on the North Shore. If you are looking for a luxury experience, this is not it. This place has a homegrown feel, welcoming and informative hosts, a beautiful location, and a relaxing atmosphere. It is the perfect place for us. We have been here as a couple, with one family group, and with our entire clan. Each time we've loved the campfires and playing with the dog. The scenery can't be beat - right by the lake (not across a busy road as so many places are.) Some units are sleeping units only (with a small fridge and a mic) and others have a kitchen or kitchenette. As a couple our top choice is unit 3. The views are the best, and it has a kitchen complete with a dishwasher. Remember to bring your own shampoo. If you need suggestions for the area, Scott or Lee will help you. We have borrowed a great, detailed map of the back roads and have had some great day trips. Other reviews on the site will give you more adventure choices, too. ENJOY!
PS Unit 3, while not handicap accessible, does not have any steps.

We stayed here for one night in August. It was a spur of the moment trip, so we had limited selection of rooms, but had no complaints about the room we got - unit #6. For the same price as a regular motel room in town, we had a small suite, with kitchen, living area and 2 beds. It was a short 5 minute drive into Grand Marais, which was more than compensated for by the lovely location and spacious unit.
The room was very clean. The grounds are neatly kept, there is lots of wood for the firepits. The view of the lake is wonderful.
There was no hairdryer in the room, but Lee had one available to borrow.
We would definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to anyone.

We really liked the Thomsonite Beach Inn and Suites. We stayed in their most economical room and it was a great value for July 4th weekend. They have 3 fire pits and lots of free fire wood to use. One pit was literally on the rocks just above the water. We loved sitting in front of the fire, watching the waves come in, and staring up at the stars!