Beautiful Home Near Marquette Mountain and Minutes From Everything. Est. 2008.
- House1800 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Heater
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or cable
- Air Conditioning
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Half Baths: 1
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
General
- Air ConditioningThere are two window-vented air conditioners and fans, up and down. There are also lots of windows and the house has great cross-breezes depending on the weather and the wind direction.
- HeatingThe house has recently been converted to propane forced heat and has three separate heating zones.
- Linens ProvidedThe beds are freshly made on your arrival. There are extra linens, blankets and pillows.
- Washing MachineWasher is available to renters staying 5 days or more.
- Clothes DryerDryer is available to renters staying 5 days or more.
- FireplaceBeautiful rock face wood-burning fireplace with wood provided
- ParkingThere is RV parking available but must be approved prior to contract.
- GarageGarage is available for waxing skis only. There are sawhorses available and electricity.
- InternetWiFi
- Towels ProvidedTowels are provided and there are extras available if necessary.
- Wireless InternetWireless Internet is included and has been fine-tuned for any wireless-compatible computer unit.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomL-shaped living room/great room that runs into the dining room.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- RefrigeratorIce trays are provided in addition to ice maker.
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker2 12-cup coffee makers
- ToasterThere is an excellent toaster that also fits bagels.
- Ice Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsLots of plates, mugs, bowls and double silverware sets; wine glasses, martini shaker and glasses
- KitchenThe kitchen includes a microwave, toaster, 2 12-cup coffee makers and dishwasher. It is fully stocked with plates, glassware, wine glasses, silverware, pots and pans, pizza pans, crockpot & utensils.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningThere is a gathering table with eight chairs and a smaller round table with three chairs for games or for kids' dining; there is an extended counter off the kitchen with two stools.
Entertainment
- Television48" TV in LR (USB & HDMI-capable, soundbar and DVD player) 32" flat screen in MB, HD box (Charter) Additional 32" flat screen in Queen bedroom with HDMI & DVD; USB. 27" TV in queen for gaming, etc.
- Satellite / CableBetter than basic cable is included which includes the local weather channel and several sports channels..
- StereoSamsung Soundbar with HDMI, USB, Optical, and Auxiliary compatibility. Can pair to Samsung phones. Bring Aux cables for iPhone and iPod. Hooked up to TV for sound; may not be unhooked and moved.
- DVD PlayerOne upstairs in LR and another in Queen bedroom on main floor.
- Books
- GamesSeveral board games including Monopoly, Pictionary. etc.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenGrass lawn and firepit area in backyard
- Balcony
- Deck / PatioLarger deck off great room with seating and gas grill. Noise from highway can be loud in the summer months. Private back deck off master bedroom with seating area, grill, grapevine and dog door.
- Ski & SnowboardMarquette Mountain Ski Area is right next door; XC and snowshoe out back door.
Notes
- Great new outdoor fire pit. One of our most requested items and now it's here! Wood provided.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 25 - Responsible party must be 25 or olderResponsible party must be 25 or older
34 Reviews
Enjoyable
Everything was perfect!! Great location,fantastic fire pit , everything you needed was there. The owners were quick to answer questions.
So glad you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for choosing Cliffs Ridge for your Marquette stay.
Nice house
The house had enough room for my family, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms were great. We enjoyed the kitchen, dining room and sitting area all being open. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed your Marquette stay! Thank you for choosing Cliffs Ridge!
Mountain Biking Mecca
We came in to town for the Ore to the Shore race and found this wonderful piece of property. It was located near one of the trailheads for mountain biking, it was 8 miles from town. The accommodations were just as described. We enjoyed drinks by the fire in the evening and spent time on both the upper and lower decks. Both decks have BBQ's on the which make it easy for a large group or if you are hanging out in the backyard or staying indoors and using the upper deck.
Glad you enjoyed the house, Tania! Note: the house is actually 8/10 of a mile outside the city limits, not eight miles. It's five minutes to virtually anywhere and on the back of Marquette Mountain Ski Hill. Thanks for choosing Cliffs Ridge!
awesome home away from home
this place was amazing. very clean, very close to town and very comfortable. the dogs loved the fenced in yard. it was very well stocked with everything we needed. we will definetly stay here again.
Great base for family vacation in Marquette area
Cliff's Ridge is nestled in a grove of trees next to one of the main roads into Marquette. It's just a short drive to area attractions and downtown Marquette and about an hour to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. My wife and I, two grown sons, and daughter-in-law, enjoyed the ample space, dining room table for meals and playing games, and outdoor fire pit in particular. The traffic noise was the only downside to a nice outdoor deck and sitting area. Cat, the owner, was very responsive to our communications.
Hi Mark,
The state keeps moving the highway closer in our direction, hopefully they are done with that. We have been been shifting the outdoor focus toward the back of the house because of the noise (the large back deck with second grill and bar, and the fire pit for instance).
We still love our house in spite of that, and the good part about the highway is it gets you anywhere in the vicinity in about five minutes.
Thank you for choosing Cliffs Ridge!
Cat
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Minutes from Lake Superior with miles of gorgeous sand beach; minutes from Marquette with great shopping and restaurants; Northern Michigan University functions; seconds from one of the best ski hills in the Midwest and XC ski trails; M-553 connects to all of the surrounding bike paths and trails; mountain biking and climbing on the dirt road immediately north of the house. This is a great gathering house for bridal functions and family reunions.
Owner
Rob & Cat Preston
- Languages:
- English
About Rob & Cat Preston
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 ninth year of sharing our home with wonderful folks, we are happy to know that people are returning to celebrate weddings, reunions, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. Keep enjoying the house and the Marquette area! We have now returned to the Midwest (Wisconsin) and are so happy to be back and closer to friends, family and our house! We hope you continue to enjoy Cliffs Ridge as we do.
Rob & Cat Preston purchased this House in 1989
Why Rob & Cat Preston 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 Royale. Day trip possibilities abound from Cliffs Ridge!
What makes this House unique
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! There is also a wonderful new fire pit in the backyard. This fall we took down more than nine trees and enlarged the back area including RV parking and entertainment area, including new lawn. The highway in front can be a little noisy during the day; traffic slows down at night. We are focusing the outdoor living area toward the back of the house for this reason. Nothing compares to fresh Lake Superior trout or whitefish on the grill—get it from Thill's Fish House and you are guaranteed that it is fresh and wonderful!