Mary and Tyler standing outdoors with their dog on a leaf-covered path

Founded 2022 · Bagley, Minnesota

Meet Mary + Tyler

We are Mary + Tyler, a husband and wife from Fargo, North Dakota. Mary is a nurse at a local cancer center with a love for decorating and plants (mainly decorating with plants). Tyler is an architect who loves a good laugh and a game of pinochle with friends.

We both enjoy creating, designing, and seeing dreams and ideas come to life. Because of that, as well as our love for nature and God's creation, building in Minnesota was an easy choice. When we found the Northwoods property near Itasca State Park, we immediately fell in love with it.

Designed with Intention

Tyler designed the A-Frame and Tiny Cabins from the ground up, blending modern architecture with a deep respect for the natural surroundings. Mary brought warmth, care, and an eye for beautiful detail to every corner. Together, they poured their love of design, nature, and hospitality into every detail of the property.

Northwoods is open year-round, welcoming solo travelers, couples, families, and groups looking for a quiet escape that doesn't sacrifice comfort. Whether you're snowshoeing through old-growth pines, kayaking on Lake Itasca, stargazing by the fire, or creating something new in the Makerspace, Northwoods is a place to visit in every season.

The Team

Mary standing on a forest road with pine trees

Mary

Co-Owner & Host

Mary is a nurse at a local cancer center with a deep love for decorating and plants. She brings warmth, care, and an eye for beautiful detail to every corner of Northwoods.

Tyler sitting in a cabin kitchen

Tyler

Co-Owner & Architect

Tyler is an architect who designed the A-Frame and Tiny Cabins from the ground up, blending modern architecture with a deep respect for the natural surroundings.

The Property

Modern A-frame cabin with corrugated metal roof and timber siding in morning light
Deck with lounge chairs and large windows overlooking forest
Overhead view of modern cabin interior with leather sofa and wood flooring
Tree-lined dirt road stretching into dense forest
Wooded forest path leading toward a cabin
Aerial view of dense green forest with a meandering waterway
View from inside A-frame through large triangular windows at dusk

As Featured In

Behind the Stays Podcast

Kat Tells All Blog + Vlog

Life in Minnesota — Itasca's Hidden Gems

Taylor Hildreth Blog

Hello Dolly Photography — Discovering Stillness

Available on Airbnb, VRBO & Lodgify

“On a scale of 0–10, I'd say they enjoyed it a 10!”
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