The Almost Heaven View isn’t cheap or simple. After building and using it year-round, here’s the honest verdict.

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Waves crashed against Lake Superior's rocky, snow-covered shoreline. Just a few feet away, we sweated in a sauna, watching the frigid winter scene from a large picture window.

Taking a plunge into Turkey Creek near the trails outside of Red Cliff was an average way for Kevin and Aspen Ives to spend their day after a hike. The couple loves to take part in all sorts of ...