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Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Eagle River, MI

Eagle River Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Eagle River Lighthouse
‪2 min walk‬
The Jampot
‪5 min drive‬
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior

Carefully restored 1850's lighthouse boasts 3000 sf of living space including gourmet kitchen, library, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Interior opens onto 1200 sf of gorgeous deck and a four season sunroom. Easily move from indoor comfort to the beauty of the outdoors on Lake Superior's shore. Everything our guests need, from linens to top notch cooking equipment to a good read is waiting at the Eagle River Lighthouse.

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Outdoor space

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids welcomed, but house is designed for adults

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No fireworks in/on property

No camping on property

Please respect our neighbors - quiet hours after 10pm

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eagle River

Located in Mohawk, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lake Superior and Eagle Harbor Conservation and Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Jampot and Gabriel J Chopp Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Eagle River Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Eagle River Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Eagle River Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Jampot - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cliff View Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Vansville Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Eagle River Lighthouse and Lake Superior. Eagle River Beach and Houghton Township Square Park are just steps away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

21 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing stay. Fun to here foghorn go off every 2 minutes when the Lake Superior was covered with fog. Then the sun comes out and shines on the lake making diamonds on the water. Sunsets were beautiful. The house had everything we needed to have a great time. The flowers in the gardens were so pretty. Seeing majestic eagles flying over every morning.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

25 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning experience

The lighthouse surpassed all expectations - gorgeous property, excellent location, attentive host. The layout afforded so many views, lounge areas and space to stretch out. The decks and adirondacks were perfect for enjoying the lake view and the blanket of stars at night. Highest recommendations....thank you for allowing us to make excellent memories!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

4 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Loved this property. Amenities are top notch and the views are incredible.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

20 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing

The Eagle River Lighthouse is a lovely, comfortable home that is perfect for a relaxing stay on the Keneewaw Peninsula. The property manager, Jan, was very helpful and pleasant. It is beautifully renovated and stocked with everything that you could need to enjoy your stay. We were treated with a loaf of delicious bread, maple syrup, and local coffee. The lighthouse has great views of Lake Superior and is close to several sites like Copper Harbor. There are many eagles nesting nearby and yooperlites to be found. It is walking distance to Fitzgerald’s, a surprisingly good local restaurant. We highly recommend visiting the Eagle River Lighthouse.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall trip

This is by far one of the most beautiful and unique properties we have stayed in! Spectacular site and great hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

8 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away

Everything was perfect. Very nice finishes, clean and great communication from host. Tv could have been alittle larger but everything else was perfect and it was a nice week spent at the house.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eagle River Lighthouse

We had wonderful experience at this beautiful location! Can't recommend highly enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory W.

9 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unequivocally perfect stay!!

An absolute dream come true for me and my family to stay in an actual lighthouse. The amenities were all top notch and the property manager couldn't have been more accommodating and kind. There were fresh cut flowers in each room and bread, coffee, and maple syrup from local shops left on the table for us when we arrived. The view was amazing to watch freighters go by in the sunroom and it was such a great location to use as a home base to explore the Keweenaw. The copper mines, beaches, museums, lighthouses and waterfalls we visited were all no more than 30 minutes away. We even saw an eagle up close on the river that runs next to the lighthouse. I was looking forward to this vacation for so long and I couldn't have imagined it to be any better or more perfect than it was. Thank you for allowing us to be temporary stewards of this beautiful piece of history and good luck on the current project. I can't wait to see it when it's finished!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Such a cool place to stay at!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

1 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Very clean and owner was super responsive. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historic lighthouse!

Overall, we were blown away by the entire trip. Jan the property manager was amazing to work with - she responded quickly and was very detailed in her instructions and recommendations for local spots. We brought our snowmobiles and this location is very close to trail 151, plus there was plenty of space for our jeep, trailer, and snowmobile parking.The interior design is beautiful and the front sun room with views of Lake Superior is my favorite part. Absolutely recommend this place to anyone who loves the beauty and history of northern Michigan. We hope to be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Really Great Place

We loved the mixture of the historic origins of the building and the top notch upgrades in the baths and kitchen. Would recommend this property with two thumbs up!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

16 Sept 2024

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Beautiful, welcoming and comfortable home

Historic Lighthouse is thoughtfully furnished, to the smallest detail. Property managers Virginia and Jan are quick to respond and very accommodating. If you are in this area and wondering where to stay, stop looking and book the Historic 1850 Lighthouse in Eagle River!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

We had an awesome time at the Lighthouse! It was well stocked with all of the extra things we could need, the vibe was so mellow and relaxing, and the spaces were perfect for a getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

12 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Historic Lightouse

Amazing lighthouse. Clean, comfortable, and a perfect get-away.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

6 Feb 2019

Our stay was amazing!! The owner was incredibly warm and welcoming!!

The property is beautiful and the attention to detail was amazing! The owner placed fresh flowers throughout the house, did our grocery shopping and delivered it, and provided coffee/cinnamon bread. Our stay could not have been better!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superior View on superi

Great location hard with snowmobile primarily due to weather but otherwise outstanding. Beautiful views!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

2 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We really enjoyed our stay at the lighthouse. The location was great. The kids found Yooperlite rocks on the beach nearby. We had everything we needed and the house is beautifully decorated. We would definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing weekend

The lighthouse and the property were beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. We loved the sun room and the herd of deer that came right up next to the deck to graze. The town seems relatively empty this time of year and many businesses were closed, but we didn’t mind the quiet and had a very relaxing weekend. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

11 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely & Quiet UP house

Well-equipped kitchen & comfortable beds in lovely historic home with great views of sunsets on Lake Superior. Very quiet setting in small UP town provides easy access to upper reaches of UP. Helpful books provided by owners assist visitors to plan hikes, activities, and learn about Keweenau Peninsula. Thanks for a great place to stay for our first visit to the Keweenau & UP.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional!

The Lighthouse is perfect in every way! The host went above and beyond to make sure that we had every comfort imaginable, including local bread, syrup, and fresh flowers. The Lighthouse is extremely clean, very well maintained and perfect for enjoying the natural beauty of the area. The bed linens, pillows, hand soaps and towels were exceptional and made for a wonderful nights rest. We highly recommend this outstanding property!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Sept 2023

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Best place I have ever stayed

The place is immaculate. Even the potted plants are perfect. Not a dead leaf or flower...We used the Master Suite and I loved the shower. The bed was perfect. Bonus gift of breakfast makings. The sun room was so relaxing and cozy. Fire pit was great for the evening. Make sure you bring food as there are no stores anywhere. Wish we didn't live so far away. Would love to return. The lighthouse part was a fun addition too.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Cincinnati

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly beatufil spot

I loved everything about our stay. The property is beautiful and totally as advertised. The interior is premium with so many additional touches added. The fresh flowers, quality soaps, and the little welcome goodies really made it all feel very special. There are no negatives for me. My husband who prefers a "few" more people around felt a bit isolated but if that's what you are looking for then this is a must book. I felt like it was a great location to explore the area. I hope to return one day so I can see the Northern Lights from such a beautiful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

We splurged on this rental, and it was quite worth the cost. Such a beautifully appointed home. The bright white furniture in each room of the home gave the place an open and airy feel. The kitchen had everything we needed, including cinnamon bread and pure maple syrup for making delicious french toast. We spent time on the shore and enjoyed the short walk to The Fitzgerald for dinner. Our only suggestion would be to upgrade the one small Direct TV in the home to a larger smart TV. Perhaps a second in the bedroom as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury, quiet, beauty, and comfort!

We both were frazzled from life and after a 14 hour trip to Eagle River, it was pure heaven! The house was immaculate. It is spacious and very tastefully and minimally decorated to reflect the area and history. The kitchen had everything! Our favorite room was the “library,” with an absolutely stunning view of the lake, sunsets, and town. We opened both French doors and had the most delicious west-east breeze all day and night.(I even slept there 2nights!) The drives to Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor were easy and scenic, with numerous places to pull off to explore and take pictures. Never once turned on the TV. The books were fantastic The bed was super-comfortable. I even spotted 2 large Yooperlites about 3-4 feet out in the surf one night, but due to my unsteady footing, could not reach them. The only suggestion I would have (and this coming from one with unsteady walking) is to have non-slip strips on the edges of the steps leading down into the lower rooms. The painted steps can be slippery in sock feet. We will be sharing our stay with friends and highly recommending this place to others. Thank you for the experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Cole

Bud and Jan Cole, a brother/sister team, hail from six generations of UP natives and lovers. Both share a passion for the history, pristine natural beauty and people of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Together, they work to restore historic properties to their full potential, incorporating old world charm with contemporary sensibility. Their appreciation of the area translates into a willingness to guide you to splendid trails and back country, historic venues full of fact and legend, and a easy place to enjoy a meal with friends and family at the end of the day.

Why they chose this property

The Cole family spent summer vacations on Eagle River's shores. Fond memories birthed a desire to invest in the community. Once owned by their great great aunt's daughter, the Eagle River Lighthouse offered a rare and special opportunity to preserve a vital part of Eagle River's history while providing a venue for new families and friends to create special memories.

What makes this property unique

The Eagle River Lighthouse is absolutely unique in its history and presentation. It was commissioned by the US Government to guide ships along Lake Superior's Keweenaw coast. Built in 1855 completely of red stone, it housed the light keeper and his family. The light was decommissioned in 1909 and the property sold into private ownership. The partners wanted to preserve the building's character and share its legacy as a beacon with others who treasure history and the splendor of lighthouses.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Lisa H.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Stunning experience

Melissa D.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Peaceful getaway

Matthew K.

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

Absolutely Amazing

Elise D.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Fall trip

Karen B.

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Great Get Away

Brad H.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Eagle River Lighthouse

Matthew S.

10/10 Excellent

Rory W.

Unequivocally perfect stay!!

Rory W.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.