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Home on MTU XC Ski Trails

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Terrace/patio
Room
Exterior
3 pairs of snowshoes available on property
Ski waxing stand in the garage. Please bring your preferred wax.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
1 bedroomSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Houghton, MI
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospector's Paradise
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nara Nature Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Living Room

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Home on MTU XC Ski Trails

Located a short walk from the Michigan Tech XC Ski Trails with to access premier skate skiing, classic, and snowshoe trails. We have a ski waxing station in the garage, including a table, vise, waxing iron, scrapers and brush) so you can wax your skis. Just bring your preferred wax. Lastly, three sets of Tubbs snowshoes come with the home. Enjoy winter right from your backyard in a home away from home.

Note: Please, NO snowmobiles or snowmobile gear on the property.

Our cozy oasis is within a mile of Michigan Tech (and their fabulous recreational trails), within 2 miles of Downtown Houghton, and within 11 miles of Mt. Ripley, the Quincy Mine, and the Houghton County airport. If the location wasn’t enough, you’ll love our place because it’s super cozy, and you get the whole house - so it’s private, too! We welcome couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families, and friends!

Parking: Limited to two vehicles . In the winter, parking is limited to 1 vehicle (no trailers).

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in the house or on the property.

Child Proof:
Two baby gates will be provided upon request at least one day prior to arrival.

Sleeping:
As a 1900s era mining home, the upstairs used to consist of 3 very small bedrooms. The entire upstairs was opened up into a single loft style room featuring a new Restonic (Made in the UP!) Queen size bed and a twin bed.

The living room features a pull out couch with an acceptable mattress (better than the floor).

Kitchen:
Eat-in kitchen with new appliances, crockpot, toaster, and coffee maker). The fridge is stocked with basics (ketchup, mustard, etc) and we also provide complimentary coffee and tea.

Front Porch:
An enclosed front porch is great for storing bikes and skis when not in use.

Yard:
A quarter acre lot with a hose for bike washing.

Getting Around:
Public transportation is limited outside of the city limits but there are taxi services in the area.
The house is 1 mile from Michigan Tech’s campus (I used to walk or ride bike to campus daily - year round). Downtown Houghton is 2 miles from the house.

Mill Rd Trailhead (Michigan Tech Trails) - Walking distance
MTU Main Trailhead - 1 mile
Mount Ripley - 3 miles
Maasto Hiihto Trails - 5 miles
Chassell Trails - 7 miles
Churning Rapids Trails - 10 miles
Swedetown Trails - 15 miles
Copper Harbor Trails - 50 miles
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed in the house or on property
No snowmobiles, ATVs or ORVs allowed on the property. No power sports gear/outerwear in the house due to fumes/odors.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Houghton

Houghton is home to this vacation home. Gates Tennis Center and Husky Chair Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Traveling with kids? Consider A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Mine Shaft. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Houghton, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Technological University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Prospector's Paradise - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nara Nature Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambassador Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on MTU XC Ski Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Home on MTU XC Ski Trails?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home on MTU XC Ski Trails on Apr 26, 2026 start from $192, 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 Home on MTU XC Ski Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on MTU XC Ski Trails?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home on MTU XC Ski Trails located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Houghton is within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Technological University and Prospector's Paradise and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Nara Nature Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An awesome place to stay while the snow comes down! I really enjoyed being able to squeeze in some snowshoeing while on my work trip. The locals were getting tired of the snow, but it was a beautiful throwback for me. My grandparents live in a similar house, so it was like going to stay at their place. Thank you very much for having me! I loved staying here!
View out the kitchen window.
The closest snowshoeing trail is just down the road, and only takes 15-20 minutes to complete. MTU trail pass required. Can be purchased online by the public for $15/day or $150/season.
Snow porch. So much snow that it was hard to see the neighbors house across the street!
Nice desk *With* *A* *Monitor*!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The skiing was great! So easy from the house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice and cozy place love the cleanliness, and the amenities that were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & perfect home that’s very conveniently located for a visit to Michigan Tech / Houghton area. Definitely would stay here again! Only suggestion I’d have is to upgrade the keyed door lock to a coded lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Perfect for Our Weekend Visit

Really nice place to stay for our quick winter trip up to visit family. The neighborhood is very quiet, which was great. Wish it would've been summer to enjoy the nice back patio and mountain bike trail access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Nice and quiet!!

One of the most cleanest places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Healther W.

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

Winter wonderland

We stayed for MT Baja race weekend. It was the perfect location. Cute and comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne/Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts, helpful and responsive, great location very close to the mich tech trails. Kitchen very well stocked, with good quality cookware. We really enjoyed using the fire ring for smores, and grilling our dinner on their backyard gas grill. Even though it is not far from MTU campus, the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great stay in Houghton

We have stayed at this property before and have always found it comfortable and very clean. Eric and Nina are responsive hosts if there is any issue. Check-in and out was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

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

Great stay in Houghton

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was the perfect size place for a family of three and located right near downtown Houghton. The guest book had great suggestions for restaurants and fun places to go with children. We highly recommend pizza at the Ambassador and visiting the Chutes and Ladders Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazzy J.

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

Cute and cozy.

Overall a wonderful stay. A little smaller than expected but a good size for our family of 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

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

Nice place, close to MTU campus

My wife and I had stayed here for Michigan Tech career fair. It's very close to the campus at a very reasonable price. House is small but perfect for a couple or a small group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Weekend visit

It was perfect for us. Comfy and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners were very responsive to any questions. Quick responses.! Beds were comfortable. Nicely kept rental. AND great location - just up the street is the main town. A group of young men stayed here and thoroughly enjoyed the area and the snow boarding at Mt Bohemia.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Great Place Close to MTU

We had a great stay visiting our son for the weekend. Enjoyed grilling a home cooked meal and s'mores with a couple of his friends. We will be back next time we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

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

Lovely home

This quaint home was perfect for our stay-clean, quiet, well stocked and a great location. Couldn't have asked for anything better! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Swish 1.

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

Consistent, clean, and cozy

This was our second stay here - the homeowners keep a clean cozy property and did not disappoint. It provided the perfect location for our Houghton weekend getaway- We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the friendly and informative welcome book to the smores supplies, this rental feels like home. Everything about this cozy house was a lovely surprise! Clean (like bare feet and white socks clean!). Plenty of extra linens (fluffy towels!). Fully stocked kitchen (pots, pans, glass storage, ice cube trays, coffee, coffee filters, spices). Every detail has been well thought out. There are even extra toiletries in case you forgot something! The location is amazing! Walking distance to MTU and trails. There is never enough time to experience all the beauty and adventures of the area. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dale k.

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

Christmas Getaway

I came to the U.P. to do some silent sports and relax. Eric's house fit all my needs. It was convenient to downtown, easy access to trails, simple, and clean. They even provided a waxing bench in the garage. Super comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Urszula L.

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

Perfect little vacation house

This was a great home base for our visit to Houghton and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Very simple but had everything we needed. One thing to note: the bathroom is small with a small shower (just want to warn anyone very tall or otherwise large). It was nice to be able to have more space than a hotel room for our stay, to be able to cook some meals for ourselves and to have a place close by to come back to for our toddler's naps.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Great location!

While it may not have privacy for parents if staying with kids, the property is charming. A historic home i imagine from the mining era. It had everything we needed to host our son and his friends for a Resurrection Sunday dinner and was only a block away! Short drive to downtown and walmart and onyl 15 minutes from the church in Dollar Bay we went to. Will definitely stay again if theyll have us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Quiet cabin close to Houghton

This is a very well maintained and rustic cabin / small house in a quiet neighborhood just a mile or two from the bridge in Houghton. We could walk to the ski trails and had easy access to US-41 and downtown. The cabin was clean and very well cared for, had window A/C in the upstairs room, and had plenty of room for two. The neighborhood is full of trees and was quiet without being isolated. We would certainly stay again if we come back to Houghton.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Great base for adventures in the Copper Country

We thoroughly enjoyed our five nights here!The house is the ideal base for adventures in the Copper Country: a big open upstairs with two comfortable beds and plenty of room, a comfortable living room, a nicely equipped kitchen, and a wonderful patio with a great gas grill. The bathroom is about as good as can be in an older house like this – small but functional.We were pleasantly surprised at how well supplied the kitchen was: all the necessities, but also coffee, ingredients for s’mores, and more. A great touch!Check-in was easy – a message from the owners with the lockbox code, and a key on the lockbox. The owners had prepared a very nice guide to the house and the area. The street was nice and quiet, but the location is just a few minutes’ drive (or a lovely half-hour walk) to downtown Houghton.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Ski, Bike, Ski

We had a great stay at the property. The house is exactly what is described and located in a great location. We skied from the nearby trailhead and snow shoed from the house. We also downhill skied at Mt Ripley and skied and fat tire biked in Calumet. The house has a ski bench in the garage and you can store bikes there as well. Kitchen is well supplied and we made all our dinners at the house. We really enjoyed our stay. also, as a Lake Superior sailor I enjoyed the nautical charts on the walls!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cool Miner's Cottage!

The location was perfect for our vacation in the UP! We loved the history of the house and the setting in the quiet neighborhood of Houghton. We didn't realize the sole bathroom was downstairs and the sole bedroom upstairs. We re-read the VRBO description and looked again at the pictures and feel that fact wasn't at all clear. Also, there wasn't any soap for the shower, and we were only furnished with one handtowel and two washcloths for our entire six-day stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eric & Nina Ollis

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Eric and Nina can often be found outside exploring the Keweenaw. They especially enjoy mountain biking in Copper Harbor, swimming in Lake Superior, and skiing at Michigan Tech. You might even be able to convince them to take you along!

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