Who would guess that a place called the "Mangy Moose" would offer such a pleasant experience? We made a last minute reservation for our trip to Grand Marais at this little gem and found it to be extremely clean and fitted with everything necessary to make our overnight stay a pleasure. I was surprised that there was so little noise... More

We stopped there last year for two nights and we SO appreciated the warm welcome provided by the conscientious caretakers, who did a great job of making our stay perfect. A tiny kitchenette in our room was really so handy, and the breeze off the lake was so lovely. The interior was spotless, and there was a nice sitting area... More

Where to begin? The room and grounds were cleaner than any place I have ever stayed around the world. Beds were comfortable - so comfortable that I could have moved in. The owners are hands on - if you need anything they are willing to jump on it and help. I forgot a hair dryer and wasn't sure if they... More

Customer service is at the heart of this little establishment. The new owners obviously understand the needs of travellers to be comfortable, safe and happy during their stay. It's the little details... and the cleanliness... and the personal welcome all bundled into a cost conscious package. We love Grand Marais, but have noticed that many of the cabins, hotels, motels... More

If we could choose a 'home away from home', this would be it. Who needs frills and ritzy room service? In Grand Marais, you're already close enough to heaven. Rates reasonable, room comfy. Great food within walking distance; microwave and coffee pot in room.

The location, service, cost, and room quality were all top notch. The owner made sure everything was going well each time we saw him. The price was very low for what we got. The room was redone and had a nice north woods feel. There was a fridge and a lot of space in the room.

I stayed here while I was taking a class at North House Folk School, the hotel is very clean and tidy. The owners are very helpful and welcoming and went out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. I arrived on Valentine's day and Dave had left some sweets on my bedside table! Bed was comfie,... More

The hotel is new and pretty small. The room was very basic and didn't have many amenities. The location is very good, just a few blocks from the stores and restaurants in central Grand Marais. The owners were great.

We stayed at the Mangy Moose on a whim because of an impending winter storm that was supposed to hit the Twin Cities and all points north on the Sunday we were supposed to travel to the Gunflint Lodge. We called Dave and asked if he had any rooms available for Saturday night so we could at least get to... More