244 E 3rd St, Knife River, MN 55609

You will LOVE this unique and completely renovated original fishing cottage BUT enjoy a handicapped accessible NEW main floor addition! Blending character with modern comfort, this 3 bed, 3 bath home is a true North Shore gem. Just 15 minutes from Duluth and 10 from Two Harbors, it sits on nearly an acre across ten lots—with easy access to Hwy 61 and the Scenic Drive. On almost an acre, it has a private, peaceful backyard including an outdoor sauna and a newer, oversize garage/building with upstairs storage & room for a boat or RV!  Efficiently, features a zero-step entry, wide doorways, and an in floor heated bath with walk in shower! The flex space of the new addition can be a bedroom, a rec room or a multipurpose room! With all the updates, the original cottage still exudes character! A front porch, hardwood floors and details of an era gone by, but, also with a remodeled mudroom, primary suite & main floor bath!  Upstairs, a relaxing primary suite offers a remodeled bath w/ soaking tub, space for a king bed, a cozy reading nook, walk in closet & balcony. Major upgrades include new siding, windows, electrical, boiler/hot water combo, and more. Knife River offers a marina, a candy store and fish market, plus, the beloved Scenic Café and Ivy Moon boutique nearby.  Whether it’s fishing, relaxing, hiking, biking, skiing or just loving the scenery... this special cottage is ready to be your perfect North Shore retreat.