Location: Houghton, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, USA
Accommodations: House/condo, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 8-9)
Come to where you can relax enough to feel your heart beat. This is one of the most unique properties in the Copper Country and no other vacation rental in the area offers as much. There's almost 40 acres to explore with hundreds of feet of frontage around a small bay on a dead-end road only eight miles from town. It's private enough to sit outside on the lanai in your pajamas and enjoy your morning coffee. In the evenings, watch the stars while sitting around a stone ringed fire pit.You'll be able to see wildlife while fishing, birdwatching, lounging or just walking on this beautiful piece of property. Fish out front in the bay or off of the point where there are Northern Pike, Bass and Perch. Walleye and Lake Trout are just a short distance away. There's also a pond on the property that is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Bluegills. A 12' rowboat, 4 person pedal boat and 2 person sit-on-top kayak are included for guests to use. There's usually a breeze that has the added bonus of keeping the bugs away!
Newly constructed (2006) guest suite has easy level access and no stairs. The place stays naturally cool in summer and has ceramic tile floors with in-floor heat for those chilly days. The rooms are very comfortable and the view from each room looks out over the field onto unspoiled waterfront. For about the price of two hotel rooms, you'll get a lot more room and privacy. You can make yourself at home and visit in the family room or have some peace and quiet in a bedroom.....ideal for extended families or friends traveling together. There is no problem getting wireless access like there can be in a hotel.
The place is fully furnished with linens, dishes and utensils and also has a charcoal BBQ, wireless internet, satellite TV and a library of books. There are clock radio alarms, light weight cotton bathrobes and night lights in each bedroom. The bathroom has a hair dryer and an adjustable height shower chair for those with limited mobility.
You'll want to have your camera around if you are a birdwatcher. There has been several unusual sightings of birds on the property such as a Dicksissel (first sighting in this area in almost 20 years), Cattle Egret, Pelicans, Swans, Yellow Headed Blackbird and Harris' Sparrow. Many bird species are "regulars" including Sandhill Cranes, Eagles, Great Horned Owls, Blue Herons, Green Herons, Rose Breasted Grosbeaks, Pine Grosbeaks, Evening Grosbeaks, Bobolinks, Bluebirds, Indigo Buntings, barn swallows, many ducks etc., etc., etc. If you are patient and quiet enough, you may even get a Hummingbird to land on your finger at the feeder.
In winter, there are several top notch cross country ski trails in the area and snowmobilers have hundreds of miles of trails to explore. In any season, it's fun to just take a drive and enjoy the scenic beauty and rich history of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The UP was listed as #10 in the list of "top 10 summer destinations in the world" at the shermanstravel web site and the article was displayed in the MSN travel section.
Please visit my website (click on link near bottom of this page) for a location map, more information and pictures.
No Smoking indoors and no pets.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided: Sheets, towels and kitchen linens are provided.
- Off Street Parking: Can pull almost right up to the door for loading/unloading
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Lots of room for parking and easy to manuever.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2) : Antique brass beds
- Convertible Bed: Sofa in living area opens to twin size bed.
- Crib: Pak-N-Play for small tots and baby monitor is available.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Home theater system
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Includes toaster, coffee maker, stick blender, salad spinner
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Full sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Rock rimmed fire pit with seating
- Lanai: Covered patio area right outside the door with BBQ, table and chairs.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Beautiful view from every room. This is one of the prettiest pieces of property in the Copper Country.
- Communications
- Telephone: USA only
- Free Long Distance
- Computer: Guests can come up and visit and use the office computer if they don't have their own laptop.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Satellite internet and wireless printer
- Other Amenities
- 2 person sit-on-top kayak, 4 person paddle boat, aluminum rowboat, fish cleaning station, large firepit with campfire grill, outdoor furniture, stocked trout pond w/dock,
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible: You can drive up to the entrance for easy loading or unloading. One level with no stairs and only the entrance door threshold to negotiate. Lever handles on interior doors, height adjustable shower chair in bath
- Kid Friendly: Sandbox in yard, tot's swing, pack-n-play, sippy cups, baby monitor
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking outdoors only
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- unique property for birdwatching, small boat launch on property, almost 40 acres to explore. Also has a stocked trout pond.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Weekly (Sat to Sat) rate is $900 + 6% MI Use tax for up to 6 adults.
Nightly rate is $150 + Tax for up to 6 adults.
Off season (Nov 1 to June 1) EXCEPT Xmas, New Year's and Winter Carnival.
Off season rates are $750/week or $120/night for up to 6 people.
$10/person/night for each additional person above 6.
Two night minimum stay - Three night minimum for Winter Carnival.
Call to check on availability. Deposit required to hold reservations.
Sorry, no credit cards. Cash, check or Paypal are accepted.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
I've been accommodating travelers since 1993.
Why the Owner Chose Houghton
This is a very unique piece of property..... almost 40 acres on the lake AND a stocked trout pond. It's only 8 miles from town, but it feels like a remote get-a-away. No noisy streets or bright city lights.... You can really SEE the stars at night.
The Unique Benefits of this House/condo
The beauty, peace and quiet that you can find here are difficult to find in today's world. This is truly a family spot that kids love to explore and is easy for grandparents to get around. Guests have three boats to take out onto the bay to explore and fish. Don't forget your camera to snap photos of the deer passing through, the Sandhill Cranes that usually come into the bay to spend the night and Eagles that perch in a tree right next to the house.
Property Photos
- Partial view of the property. Lake Superior in the background. - Michigan Vacation Rental
- Cattle Egret visiting - Michigan Vacation Rental
- Room 3 with antique brass beds - Michigan Vacation Rental
- Room 2
- Room 1
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #88977
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