Coreen H.recommendsMay 28, 2024
Gökotta (Swedish for "dawn picnic")
Gokotta ❤️
So beautiful! Very thoughtfully laid out—art, combined with purpose and functionality with a hefty dose of cozy comfort. Linda and Chris are warm and welcoming hosts. Kids had a blast catching tadpoles, swinging, playing carpet ball, and exploring. Such a cool place!
Sonja K.recommendsMay 27, 2024
The Roost
Wonderful cozy stay! Love campfires and swings. There is hot water heater in roost which was great bonus!
Cameron R.recommendsMay 22, 2024
The Stuga
Great Stay for a Family!
This was our first time using Hip Camp and I was a little nervous since we have young kids. We are a family of 4 with a 3.5 and 1 year old. But there was absolutely no need to worry!! The second we got there we were greeted by the guests. They helped us bring our stuff to the Stuga, showed us around the property, and answered any questions we had! My 3 year olds favorite parts were the "Lego House" and his "fort". They have Tiny house that they've filled with toys, a table, chairs, books, games! Our son loved going up there to grab a toy and bring it with him wherever he went! The bunk beds in the Stuga have "curtains" that you can open and close by sliding. Linda showed them right away to my toddler and he was sooo thrilled to have his own little area that gave him some space from us. They also have a few swings on the property that our oldest (& us) loved!! It was such a relaxing stay! We loved feeling like there was enough to do at the property that we were able to slow down and enjoy ourselves. We loved being so close to Duluth. It felt like we got the best of both worlds!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Stuga and are already looking at weekends in the winter that we could come back!!
Nathan G.recommendsMay 13, 2024
The Roost
This was our third time staying at Balsam ridge and it is always a wonderful stay. Linda and Chris are great hosts, who are so kind and welcoming. It is always a magical time at Balsam Ridge, we were able to watch the northern lights sitting in front of our little cabin, it was an amazing experience.
Balsam Ridge is Duluth's best kept secret. Only about a mile from the UMD campus so it is close to the action. But when you are at your campsite, it feels like you far away from the city. It is so quaint and beautiful, we look forward to returning again and again.
Madison L.recommendsMay 5, 2024
The Stuga
Staying in the Stuga was the perfect getaway for my birthday. We loved sitting out at the bonfire at night and exploring the gorgeous property during the day.
The Stuga had everything we needed and enjoyed our stay thoroughly. Chris and Linda were such gracious hosts.
We cannot wait to come back!
Geri V.recommendsMay 4, 2024
Gökotta (Swedish for "dawn picnic")
Amazing Hosts!
Loved everything about the place. Especially the hosts. Such nice folks! 10/10 experience in every way.