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Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna

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A small wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a window, and a door.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, dining area, and seating arrangements.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a grassy field.
A stone building with a wooden deck, two metal chairs, and a table.
A kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, a large window, and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated along the water, this 4-bedroom cabin accommodates 8 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy lake views from the patio and explore nearby activities like birdwatching, swimming, and game walks. The property is pet-friendly and located near the 107th Engineers Memorial Wayside and Porcupine Mountains Ski Area.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ontonagon, MI
  • Place, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Gogebic
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Walkout Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna

Detroit Zen Center monks & students use this hermitage for retreats half the year, and rent to guests the other half. Our hermitage has a tri-level floor plan, and sits 100 yards from Lake Superior, with a 100 yard circular walking path down to 360' of her shoreline (pebbles & rocks). Set on 8 rolling acres of wooded land, 2 woodstoves we have a traditional Finnish wood-fired Sauna just behind the main cabin. The property sits 1/4 mile from the entrance to Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.

Entering off the main road, down a 1/4 mile wooded drive, to park in front of the large tongue-and-groove hand-milled home, with a friendly front porch with a stone chimney, chairs & lots of wood! Enter into a light-filled, spacious, open concept main living area - living - dining room - kitchen. It includes a woodstove, wood floors, stone chimney, smart tv, surrounded by huge windows & a wall of sliding glass doors going out to a deck that looks down to the lake & the walking paths. The dining table seats 8. At the back of the main floor is a master bedroom with its own stone chimney & woodstove, as well as a large picture window overlooking the land. Just outside the master bedroom is a full, marble tiled bathroom.

Upstairs is a loft bedroom, with a private bedroom with its own large deck adjacent. The loft has a full bed with an antique desk & walk in closet. The adjacent fully enclosed bedroom has a king sized and a full sized bed, and a large deck.

Downstairs is a lower level walkout -- a standalone space with a sitting room, bedroom, and full bathroom, as well as a separate entrance door that leads to a deck, the walking trails & lake.

The heating system is very efficient & radiant (no furnace or forced air noise/dust), and we are very well insulated -- the 2 woodstoves add charm & coziness in winter. In summer, the lake keeps us cool, but we do have AC here as well.

Our road leads to the Lake of the Clouds, and is within minutes of endless hiking, cross country trails, waterfalls, & 2 miles from the Porcupine Mountain Downhill Ski Resort. Our hermitage is set 1/4 mile down a driveway, away from the main road, and is very quiet, and very private. Our land is filled with old-growth hemlock, oak, maple, cedar & pine. Deer & turkey & other wildlife are abundant. We enjoy exploring all the area has to offer, and it truly is like heaven on earth here.

We have high speed wifi, and use it for our phone service (cell service is spotty up here). We have a smart tv with Roku, and you can use netflix, hbo, fox sports, tcm, and much more. Our shoreline is lovely and rocky -- 1/4 west is an endless sandy beach as well. The historic mining town of Ontonagon is 12 miles east (15 minutes), where you can find an IGA grocery store, hospital, & full amenities. We are just outside Ontonagon in Silver City, where there is an Americinn Hotel 1 mile away, with a full bar & menu, or try Konteka -- a bowling alley & full restaurant 6 miles away in White Pine.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2544892
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Ontonagon

Located in Ontonagon, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Lake Superior. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Ontonagon, MI

What's nearby

  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Lake Gogebic - 19 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Lake Superior Trail - 29 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Indianhead Mountain - 49 min drive - 83.9 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Konteka Black Bear Resort - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Konteka - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Porky's Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pauls Superior View Restaurant and Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Two Loons - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna?

As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna on Dec 1, 2026 start from $456, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Superior and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. 107th Engineers Memorial Wayside and Porcupine Mountains Ski Area are also within 3 mi (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Emju Hillary

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We are monks & students of the Detroit Zen Center, and live here half the year. The other half we live & teach meditation in Detroit. Our Abbot is 81 years old, of Finnish heritage, so living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan half the year is just perfect for him (the traditional Finnish sauna helps, too!). Many students & friends of our Zen Center retreat here, and we welcome guests to enjoy it other times, which helps with operating expenses. We appreciate the land and the area immensely up here, and are happy to share it with like-minded folks.

Why they chose this property

The land is just beautiful, the location ideal, and Lake Superior is the most powerful force we have met. Here, in the wilderness, nature is in charge, and is a perfect setting to relax, recharge & reconnect with the miracle of life. Our location is ideal, and is whey we chose this place for our retreat center after looking for years.

What makes this property unique

The woodstoves & wood-fired sauna are very special, as is the land itself and the openness of the space. Many people can be here without being right on top of one another, which is a great feature.

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English, Korean
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