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Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!

Family-friendly beachfront holiday home near Northern Michigan University

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Private kitchen
View of home from the lake
Private kitchen
First floor sunroom
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91444 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Marquette, MI
  • Place, Marquette Harbor Light
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Dome
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bed room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!

Thanks for checking out our beach home!

This home is on Lake Superior in one of Marquette's most remarkable locations. It is one of only two privately owned homes that are on the beach and yet still in town, where you can park your car and walk to everything. With wide, sweeping vistas of Lake Superior and the Marquette lighthouse, this home is literally steps to McCarty's Cove, a family friendly beach noted in USA Today’s “Best Small Towns for Adventure”. This home is near it all and away from it all, all at once!

From your home you can walk the beach with your morning coffee and watch the sun rise, then in the afternoon you can watch your children wriggle their toes in the clean Lake Superior sand and splash in its crystal clear waters. Come evening you can enjoy a meal and glass of wine while listening to the sound of the waves.

Walking into the home you are welcomed by an open kitchen surrounded by tall windows offering a 180 degree view of Lake Superior. There is a sun room open to the kitchen that provides a place to relax and take in the sights of the lake, McCarty’s Cove, and the Marquette Lighthouse.

The first floor includes a dining room, a living room with a gas fireplace, a bathroom with a washer and dryer, and a bunkbed room. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sun room with floor to ceiling windows ideal for watching 1000 foot freighters glide by on Lake Superior.

This home sleeps nine people and includes one master bedroom with a king sized bed, one bedroom with a queen sized bed, a second story sun room with a day bed, a first floor bunk bed room, and a queen size pull out couch in the living room.

The home is well-appointed with a kitchen stocked with plenty of cookware, plates, glasses, and utensils. The bedrooms have comfortable linens and down comforters. The home has two bathrooms with an ample supply of towels. The home also includes WiFi and a television in the living room with Netflix.

Outside the home is a large deck with an outdoor dining set and outdoor seating perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine while watching the waves roll onto the beach.

This is a four seasons home with a cool lake breeze providing air conditioning in the summer while protecting you late into the fall while you watch gale winds whip the waves into a frenzy from the comfort of your home. The home will keep you cozy during a U.P. winter storm and provide you a front row seat in the spring when the ice on the lake breaks up and ice bergs bob in the water.

If your ideal vacation involved parking the car for a week, you won't be disappointed. The city bike path is right in front of the home and you are walking distance to both the downtown and Third Street Village shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and brew pubs and within biking distance to Presque Isle Park. If adventure is on your list, you're just a short drive to waterfalls, vistas, and hiking, biking and running trails suited to any level of difficulty you desire.

Please feel free to contact us so we can answer any questions you may have about the home or Marquette. We are locals and live just blocks away and are happy to help you make the most of your stay!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings are permitted.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family gatherings are permitted.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Marquette

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in East Side, a neighbourhood in Marquette. Marquette Harbor Light and Lakenenland Sculpture Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Marquette Maritime Museum and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Marquette Harbor Light - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Upper Peninsula Children's Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Superior Dome - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ore Dock Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blackrocks Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stuckos Pub Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Portside Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Side holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Northern Michigan University. McCarty Cove and Marquette Harbor Light are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly beautiful setting in a great town
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TannerLindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th time here and we’ll definitely be back! This place is the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, a fantastic stay! This is an absolute gem of a house and the location is perfect. This trip we saw an amazing sunrise and an absolutely surreal sunset with a rainbow and beautifully vivid pink clouds. We also saw surfers and collected more beach glass for our collection. Marquette is a lovely town and we can't wait to come back again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the beach house and once again, it did not disappoint. This is one of my very favorite rental homes and I’ve rented quite a few in the last 10 years. Greg and Kate are amazing hosts who are so generous in opening up their beautiful properties to others. I can’t say enough about the memories that we have created here and if you’re looking to do the same, I highly recommend The Beach House!! Jill R and Family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible place. Superior location. Close enough to walk to everything, beach right there, great amenities. Really nice property. So happy we chose this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Charming Home With and Awesome View!

Greg and Kate were super communicative and very pleasant to work with and host from. 10/10 recommend -especially that view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Charming!

We love Greg Kate’s beach house! The house is always well stocked, tidy, and very welcoming. We enjoyed our time both inside and out! Thank you for providing a lovely, cozy, oneofakind home for our family’s spring getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

So peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It was our second time staying. The location can’t be beat. The views of Lake Superior are just gorgeous. The home is very cozy and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great Location

Love this cozy home! Second time staying here and have enjoyed it both in the Summer and Winter! It’s a great location for all Marquette has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Awesome beach house!

Phenomenal property. Tons of space, well laid out, super comfy, great vibes. Easy beach and downtown access, even just walking. Very much as advertised, will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Lake Superiority

This was our 4th stay at our very favorite VRBO!!! The hosts feel like family and are just as fabulous as their property. There is simply no better house in MQT.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Beautiful beach house

Great location and great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Superior House

Great location, great house, great vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

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

Awesome place!!

Great location, great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

PERFECT!!

We had an amazing stay for our entire family. We loved the view, the space, and cleanliness. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us and we will definitely be visiting Marquette again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great. The view was amazing. It was close to downtown and Presque Isle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Beautiful location right on the beach. House is clean and has everything you need to a fun family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Family Vacay

Awesome property, easy access to the beach and beautiful views from the home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Wedding weekend

We stayed here for easy access for a wedding so we would be close to everything and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

Such a beautiful house and great renters. Location is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very happy once again.

This was our second stay and it did not disappoint. The location couldn't be better and the property has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C., Clarkston, MI

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

Relaxing time away

Another wonderful stay at this comfortable house overlooking Lake Superior.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Sunrise galore

We had a truly wonderful stay at a home that could not have been in a more beautiful location. The house had all kinds of charm and unique aspects of it that we loved. The hosts were fantastic and we look forward to coming back for more and longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Total Package

Such a beautiful property and the most gracious hosts! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Marquette vacation

This is an awesome place to stay. The location is amazing. 10 out of 10 - will hopefully stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg & Kate

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My wife Kate and I have lived in Marquette since 2005. Kate is a Registered Nurse and I am a Professional Engineer. We both retired in 2017.

Kate and I are both outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy stepping out our front door and finding ourselves at the lake or in the woods within minutes. We both love trail running and the miles of trails that branch out from the City.

Why they chose this property

Kate and I bought this house in 2018. There are only four homes on the east side of Marquette that are on the beach and we viewed this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a house that was on the lake but still right in the middle of Marquette.

What makes this property unique

This home is only one of four homes in Marquette that are both on the beach and bike path and centrally located to everything Marquette has to offer.

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