The Big Lake they call Gitche Gumee! To live by it is to come to know the ways of an inland sea: endless sky-blue rollers on a summer’s day, moody November gnashers, ice comes, goes, sings on the rocks all winter, a calm spring day reflecting the variations of green-up. To really become familiar requires days upon peaceful days of observation and study for the lake is always changing. Nice Hovland location just east of Grand Marais where the commute to town is gorgeous. Elbow room here on Stonegate Rd, 11+ acres, 345’ of frontage. This is home! Or a getaway, and all is ready to go. Current owners have taken such good care. New boiler, new heat pump mini splits for cooling and heating, new water softener, 2021 roof, stained 2022, 2025 natural landscaping. Brand new whole-house 26KW back-up generator! Just show up with your dreams, a home where All will want to visit - start living a Northwoods’ life under the Aurora Borealis, alongside the trout, among the thriving healthy forest, a neighbor to creatures great and small: flying squirrels, pine marten, loons, moose. 3 baths, 3 bedrooms plus a neat loft, spacious rec room below that walks out to a gorgeous realm of pavers, landscaping, raised beds, boreal florals of every kind. The living room soars with a glass wall prow under a paneled ceiling. Fabulous stone fireplace. As much kitchen as a chef needs. High-end all around with granite countertops, maple floors. It is the heart and soul of the home for each lucky owner to dwell here: making food, memories, kinship – love! Dining room is attached and has tasty views of the lake with easy access to the deck for grilling, cocktailing, or that important conversation. Convenient pantry and laundry off kitchen. Main bedroom eyes every moment of the lake, ensuite sprawling bath with soaker tub and walk-in shower. Private deck and fireplace to snap, crackle you into dreamland. Couple more bedrooms to accommodate the whole gang. One is private, cozy and decked out with Italian tiled wood fireplace. Or, make one of these a craft area, workout or office space. Two car attached, heated garage with ample handy storage above. Nestled into the woods, in its own little world, is a dreamy sauna. Private enough to go au naturel and large enough for the crew to unwind after a cool day exploring the country. Thoreau’s cabin awaits the vision of the next owner. Cool weather, pine-scented air - a home to match the splendor of the Big Lake!