Gorgeous 4-Bedroom Home Near Ski Hill & Everything - Marquette
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Cliffs Ridge is a comfortable, spacious home with cathedral ceilings and a corner wood-burning fireplace for family togetherness and privacy all wrapped in one. The home is located less than one mile south of Marquette Mountain Ski Area on M-553, minutes from downtown Marquette and magnificent Lake Superior.
Cliffs Ridge is so-named because you can see its rooftop from Cliffs Ridge Run at the top of Chair #1 at Marquette Mountain, formerly Cliffs Ridge Ski Area. There is no apostrophe in "Cliffs" because it was originally named after the Cliffs Dow Company. The exposed beams in the roof and Great Room are actually recycled from the old Tracy Mine in Ishpeming.
Part of the beauty of renting Cliffs Ridge is its personality and warmth -- you can enjoy family and friends without the commercial feeling of a hotel, and with the great kitchen you can enjoy excellent meals without the expense of going out to eat for every meal.
Fully furnished, it is a wonderful place to rejuvenate and spend time with the ones you love. Relax in front of the fireplace after a great day of skiing, curl up and watch a movie in one of the comfortable chairs in the living room, enjoy drinks on the 2nd-story deck after a day at the beach, or read a book in one of the private bedrooms.
This year-around vacation home is the perfect spot for family reunions, ski vacations, NMU parent activity weekends, wedding parties and more. Our hope is that your family can enjoy it the way we have for 20+ years -- and that it can become your Marquette home-away-from-home as well!
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14, Beds for 10-14
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Linens Provided
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Communications
- Broadband Access
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Balcony
Activities
- Hunting
- Cycling
- Racquetball
- Hiking
- Water Skiing
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Basketball Court
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Rock Climbing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Antiquing
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Snowmobiling
- Kayaking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Shelling
- Sledding
- Fitness Center
- Wildlife Viewing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great Winter Destination
Great Winter Destination
- Guest Steve
- Date of stay 03/06/12
- Review Submitted 04/09/12
Owners easy to work with, welcoming and comfortable home, great location, pet friendly... Perfect!Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
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Great location for skiers
Great location for skiers
- Guest Mcadoo
- Date of stay 02/09/12
- Review Submitted 03/07/12
Great location for a long ski weekend...Marquette Mountain only 1 mile away! Property owners were very easy to work with.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.
Owner response: I am so glad you were able to enjoy our house and have a great ski weekend! Winter weather has certainly been strange but the UP rolls with the punches; the UP200 even ran successfully. And now we got whomped with about 20" of fresh stuff, so it's beautiful winter in the UP once again.
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Family Wedding Party
Guest comment entered by ownerFamily Wedding Party
- Guest Michigan Family
- Date of stay 05/29/11
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
"Here for sister's wedding!" "Loved the house! And the ghost that visited me in the middle of the night; I named him Pebbles." "Spent the week here celebrating with friends and family for wedding festivities. The U.P. sure is God's Country!" "Had an amazing week in Marquette -- what a great rental -- lots of wonderful memories." ? "Love your home . . . we had an amazing time with friends and family. Very homey!"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Tree House
Guest comment entered by ownerTree House
- Guest Claire
- Date of stay 04/28/11
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
This place is so fun!! It's like a tree house. :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Easter in the UP
Guest comment entered by ownerEaster in the UP
- Guest Hayward WI Family
- Date of stay 04/21/11
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
Spending Easter in the UP with daughters and son. Thank You!!!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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NMU Dome Sports Show
Guest comment entered by ownerNMU Dome Sports Show
- Guest UP Powersports Family
- Date of stay 03/23/11
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
Here for the Sport Show at the Dome. Enjoyed our stay!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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UP 200
Guest comment entered by ownerUP 200
- Guest Downstate Gals
- Date of stay 01/18/11
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
Great time as always!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Wedding
Guest comment entered by ownerWedding
- Guest MI
- Date of stay 01/08/11
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
All here for a great wedding! Cozy place, thanks for everything!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Headache-Free
Guest comment entered by ownerHeadache-Free
- Guest Wedding Party
- Date of stay 06/15/10
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
We had a great time at our daughter's wedding. Thank you for one headache we did not have! :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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UP 200
Guest comment entered by ownerUP 200
- Guest Downstate Group
- Date of stay 02/17/10
- Review Submitted 02/03/12
Thanks for renting this beautiful place for your friends. House is well-kept. The weekend of dog sledding and snowshoeing at night -- Perfect! Love you!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
Rates run from $150-250/night; $550-$1500/week and depend on number of guests. Special rates can be given for 4 or more nights -- please call. There is a non-refundable cleaning fee and a refundable security deposit. Rates include up to 10 people, each additional person is $10/per night. Pets are $50 each non-refundable deposit and $10/per pet each night. Need a comfortable, furnished place to stay for more than a week? Special long-term rates are available -- Give us a call!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1989
About the owner: We bought the house as a primary residence in 1989 and renovated and added on throughout the years. When moving to Washington State in 2006 we were not ready to sell our house and decided to turn it into a vacation rental so that we could continue updating it and give others a chance to enjoy it as well. Our ties to Marquette remain strong and we love visiting with friends and family as often as we can. It's hard to leave and it's great to come back! As we enter into the fourth year of this venture we are happy to know that people are returning to celebrate weddings, reunions, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more in our home. Keep enjoying the house and the Marquette area!
Why the Owner Chose Marquette:
The Marquette area offers an enormous range of activities, indoor and out. Boating, fishing, biking, hiking, skiing, great restaurants and shopping -- the possibilities are absolutely endless. It is a welcoming and warm community with the added benefit of magnificent Lake Superior which in itself can entertain the entire family.
Cliffs Ridge's central location allows you to be anywhere in the area in minutes -- the best of all worlds.
Marquette is central to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Munising, 40 miles east) and Big Bay, (20 minutes north and home of the historic "Anatomy of a Murder" location. Houghton/Hancock (home of Michigan Technological University) is about two hours north along with Copper Harbor and Isle Royal. Day trip possibilities abound from Cliffs Ridge!
The Unique Benefits at this House:
We love to have friends over to enjoy the 2nd-story deck, the wood-burning fireplace and gathering table in the dining area -- when you sit at that table you feel as though you are living in a tree-house!
Nothing compares to fresh Lake Superior trout or whitefish on the grill -- get it from Thill's and you are guaranteed that it is fresh and wonderful!
Contact us
- Primary: (906) 236-2702
- Secondary: (906) 236-2701 (Michigan, USA)
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Photos
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Beautiful corner wood-burning fireplace with supplied wood.
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Great room living area with pull-out queen-size couch and two recliner chairs.
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Upper hall to bathroom, stairs, and kitchen off great room/dining area.
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Beautiful kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, stove, oven and fridge.
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Master suite: privacy for a relaxing break, seating area for reading, closets.
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Queen bedroom with full bath & French door to other queen bedroom.
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Back of house; next neighbor is a ways behind. Shows French doors to master.
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Front entrance; decks to left and right; garage to right.
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Game table/extra dining area in great room.
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Dining area/ computer nook area. "Feels like living in a tree-house!"
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Bed #1: Master w/full bath; French doors to fenced back deck; seating area.
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2 queen bedrooms w/full bath; French doors for privacy; outside door to front.
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Bunk bed room; fun for kids and downstairs for early bedtimes!
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2-story deck off great room with gas grill. Great view of the moon and stars!
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