Secluded, not remote
Island quiet.
City close.
Fifteen private acres at the edge of the Mississippi—within easy reach of St. Paul, the airport, and everything the Twin Cities offer.
See what is nearbydowntown St. Paul
MSP airport
downtown Minneapolis
The best of both worlds
Private enough to exhale. Connected enough to gather.
Once you arrive at Grey Cloud Point, water and trees fill the view. There are no shared guest spaces and no other rental groups on the property.
Yet no one has to choose between a true retreat and an easy trip. Family can fly into MSP, friends can come from either downtown, and the group can still reach museums, stadiums, restaurants, shopping, and river towns without turning the stay into a travel day.
National river setting
Within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Grey Cloud Island lies inside this 72-mile National Park Service partnership park. The retreat itself is privately owned lodging—not a federally operated property or an NPS concession.
The island in context
Close to everything.
Far from ordinary.
Recognizable rivers, highways, and correctly positioned destinations make this easy to read at a glance. Select a destination below to highlight it.
At Grey Cloud Point, where the main Mississippi River and Grey Cloud Channel meet around the island.
Explore the surrounding areaEasy day trips and easy arrivals
Where the road can take you.
Planning estimates begin at Grey Cloud Point and assume ordinary driving conditions. Select any card to open an approximate route.
Downtown St. Paul
Xcel Energy Center, the Science Museum, Ordway, CHS Field, restaurants, and the riverfront.
Open approximate route ↗MSP International Airport
Close enough for fly-in family and friends without sacrificing the feeling of a true retreat.
Open approximate route ↗Mall of America
Indoor attractions, shopping, dining, and an easy all-weather outing for a multigenerational group.
Open approximate route ↗Downtown Minneapolis
U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field, theaters, museums, restaurants, and the Mill District.
Open approximate route ↗Historic Hastings
A nearby Mississippi River town for local restaurants, trails, parks, and an easy afternoon away.
Open approximate route ↗Afton State Park
Wooded trails, prairie overlooks, and another beautiful stretch of the St. Croix river valley.
Open approximate route ↗Travel-time note: These are approximate planning ranges, not live traffic estimates. Construction, events, rush hour, road conditions, and winter weather can add time. Confirmed guests receive the exact address and arrival directions.
Privacy with a thoughtful arrival
The public map shows the setting—not the doorstep.
To protect the property and future guests, the website will show Grey Cloud Island’s regional location rather than detailed access instructions. Confirmed guests receive the exact address, route guidance, parking information, check-in details, and seasonal arrival notes privately.
Before bookingApproximate location and useful travel ranges
After confirmationExact directions and secure arrival details
One group · one private retreat