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Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails!

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A view from a room with a wooden chair and a table, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a body of water.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a view of a grassy landscape through a window.
A cozy living room with a large window, a dining area, and a television.
A deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water, with lightning visible in the sky.
A wooden cabin with a white door, a small porch with potted plants, and a large water tower in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located right on the beach, this vacation home accommodates 7 guests across 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features 2 bicycles and offers beach views from multiple outdoor areas, including a patio and deck. Families can enjoy nearby game walks, fishing, and kayaking, with attractions like Brunette Park and Thayer Lake close by.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On-site fitness center
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gay, MI
  • Place, Rice Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Thayer Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bete Grise Preserve
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails!

The three spacious, private bedrooms have a queen, a queen, and twin beds and full closet for your luggage. The biggest bedroom also includes a queen sized futon, couch style, suitable for a single person. The large bathroom features a walk-in shower that measures 40x60" for plenty of elbow room. The kitchen shines with stainless appliances and modern comforts. Plus we provide lots of extras to add to the fun of hanging out, such as a coffee pot (we provide the coffee), a waffle maker, a crockpot, and a blender - for berry smoothies or adult beverages. There is grilling available for outdoor meals. We provide either paper plates or classy dishes, depending on how you want to dine for each meal.
A large attached porch is perfect for snowmobilers to unpack their gear and for bicyclers to safely store their bikes. Snowmobile trail #133 runs into our driveway. If 4-wheeling in your thing, there is plenty of room to keep trailers and gear on site. Mount Bohemia is just down the road.
We are situated at the official trail head for the 4 wheel trails and for the snowmobile trails. The grounds at Dockside include fire pits, large and small. Fishing, swimming, and sun-bathing are encouraged.
On the grounds, we have a stage for hosting musical acts. Plus we have a cabana that is wired with a refrigerator and roasting ovens for serving food and drinks to larger groups. Let us know if you plan to have an event of your own while you are with us. Weddings, reunions, and picnics. If you have any questions about what is included please feel free to send an email.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please wash the dishes and leave them in the drain board and on the drying pad. I will put them away. Thank you.
Please leave the door unlocked and leave the key on the counter inside.
No need to strip the beds or gather towels. We will take care of them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Replacement costs will be charged to renters for broken or stolen items. Extra guestsmustbeapproved.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4268671
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
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

About the area

Lake Linden

Located in Lake Linden, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Houghton County Historical Museum and Coppertown USA Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sandy Pebbles Golf Course and Mount Bohemia. Travelling with kids? Consider The Jampot and Prospector's Paradise. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Gay, MI

What's nearby

  • Brunette Park - 11 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Rice Lake - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Thayer Lake - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Bete Grise Preserve - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 19 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails!?

As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails! on 26 Jan 2027 start from £505, 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 at Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Lover's Dream Home - Lake Views, Docks, Slopes & Trails! located?

This Lake Linden holiday home is on the beach, steps from Lake Superior and within 9 mi (15 km) of Brunette Park and Thayer Lake. Rice Lake and Bete Grise Preserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sherry Kauppi

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We are the third generation to live and work on the property outside of Gay. Our grandfather began here as a commercial fishing operation. Now it is a recreation area that caters to those who enjoy lakes and nature. On the west side are campsite for up to 7 hook-ups. The east side has the rustic-luxe vacation homes. We have four vacation houses completely renovated.
We have worked, played, swam, and rested on these docks and this land since our earliest memories. The boys in the family went fishing for lake trout and whitefish, on Lake Superior with our Dad. The girls climbed on net reels and picked the berries. Bob, the on-site co- host, lives by the docks at this time and Sherry, the sister who is also a co-host, has a place in Hancock. The Kauppi family has been in the hospitality business for 3 generations as well. They owned and operated the Pilot House Resort, and the Isle Royale Ferry Service and later they built and ran the King Copper Motel, all in Copper Harbor.
The Dockside Resort is on the shores of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Snowmobiling trails and ATV trails run right to our driveway.
Mount Bohemia is just 19 miles away, in Lac La Belle. Our location makes it ideal to create an all season resort for tourists, boaters, campers, skiers and sledders.

Why they chose this property

The uniqueness of Dockside Resort is the location on the shore, and on Keweenaw trail systems. You can see twenty five miles across Lake Superior from our place. The Huron Mountains sir on the other side of the Keweenaw Bay.
We are somewhat protected from the west winds, so it is often extra friendly for boating and water sports. The shoreline is sandstone with sections of clean white sand. Plus toward the town of Gay, there are sections of black sand left over from the former mill and mining activities in the area. On the other hand, when the wind blows in a storm from the east, we can enjoy watching some fabulous waves crashing as the water pounds on the breakwall. Our Facebook page highlights some pictures from those times. Nature creates dramatic photo opps for us in all seasons and in all weather.

What makes this property unique

Our new vacation homes also have a great story. In their former life, they provided housing for the Air Force personnel and their families at an air base near Gratiot Lake. The houses were moved to the site in Gay and some are being renovated with love and care. They are great for groups and families who want to enjoy nature's rugged beauty. Lake Superior is in all her glory.
We offer modern comforts and all the amenities of a well maintained kitchen, for meal prep options. We envision that our houses will be suitable for wedding parties, reunions, hang out vacations, as well as couple's getaways.
Also we folks who moved away and now return to enjoy the Keweenaw and the Copper Country again. Folks come together to revisit their old stomping grounds and family stories.

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