Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River.
A true piece of majestic grandeur on Lake Superior near the Porcupine Mountains. A stunning home nestled in a coastal boreal forest with full access to a private nature sanctuary and beach at the mouth of the Mineral River on Lake Superior! Eight hundred feet of frontage on the Mineral River, great for paddling and fishing and 400 feet of beach on Lake Superior, perfect for summer days with kids. No other homes are within sight anywhere on the property. This truly feels like your own private wilderness. There are newly constructed boardwalks and nature trails, making the beach and property easily accessible.
Located a stone's throw from the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park with a beach that continues for a quarter mile onto public land. Don't miss a stay at the most stunning accommodation in the region.
Guests will have full access to the entire house. Upstairs rooms have views of Lake Superior through the forest! This nature-themed eco-lodge has everything needed for a great vacation in the U.P. with a spectacular beach and access to the Mineral River, private nature trails, and boardwalks. A great place for kids and adults with 5 separate rooms with guest accommodation, plus common areas, 3 porches, and a gas Weber grill available for use. A 1/3 mile nature trail/boardwalk system through the enchanting forest and across swale wetlands was completed in spring 2020.
The kitchen has a large island with three chairs for additional dining, an electric stove, a large microwave, a dishwasher, and a full-size fridge. The cupboards are fully stocked with dishes, dish towels, pots, pans, utensils, and silverware - pretty much everything you would need for meal prep/cooking, including a coffee pot. Eco-friendly dish soap will be provided. An upstairs bunk bed with some toys for kids makes it great for families. A closet with games and additional toys and two spacious living areas downstairs are ideal for low-key social events and family gatherings. However, large gatherings, such as weddings, are not allowed on the property due to possible impacts on the driveway, septic, and beach.
Bonus: a shipwreck sits just offshore within easy reach of experienced kayakers and paddleboarders.
This is very private! No houses/neighbors can be seen from the residence or anywhere on the property. The house is a short walk (100 ft) from your own slice of sandy beach in a coastal boreal forest which is contiguous with the most beautiful beach in the Porcupine Mountains with natural sand dunes. Only minutes from Lake of the Clouds and countless beautiful hikes and waterfalls in the state park, the Ottawa National Forest and beyond! There are plenty of restaurants and a few stores about a mile away in Silver City, yet when you are here it certainly feels like the wilderness with the continuous roar of Gitche Gumee. The nearest snowmobile trail is less than a mile away.
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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: Please consult with me prior to reserving
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ontonagon
Located in Ontonagon, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
107th Engineers Memorial Wayside - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Lake Gogebic - 18 min drive - 36.5 km
Ontonagon Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
Getting around
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Konteka - 8 min drive
Konteka Black Bear Resort - 8 min drive
Porky's Pub - 2 min drive
Pauls Superior View Restaurant and Lounge - 2 min drive
curbside kitchen - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River.?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River. on 1 Jun, 2026 start from S$615, 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 Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private beach and nature preserve on Lake Superior and Mineral River. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and within 6 mi (10 km) of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and 107th Engineers Memorial Wayside. Porcupine Mountains Ski Area and Ottawa National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place tucked in the woods. Personalized welcome note was a nice touch. Would love to return in the warmer months to take advantage of the lake front.
Check in was difficult as the vacation was in December and there must have been a recent snow. However, knowing that the house was rented, an outside light left on would have been welcoming as well as a plowed driveway with the rope removed from the entrance. We were able to contact the owner (though cell service did make that difficult as well) and he apologized and allowed for us to use his snowblower (that we then could not get started, nor did we want to break it trying). So, we resorted to good old tried and true shoveling of the entrance of the driveway instead. Then we had to shovel a path to the house and the deck as well. Our family is used to adventure and adventure we got. The house itself is lovely in location, remote and beautiful. We enjoyed exploring the grounds and beach. The house was clean enough. The kitchen was excellent with great cooking pans...even cast iron (which I made sure to season before we left!) We enjoyed your local gifts as well.The beds were comfortable. We did end up only using the upstairs shower as the main floor shower never got warm enough. Leaving a few extra rolls of toilet paper would be a kind gesture. Or maybe I missed it, but post on your listing in bold, bring your own toilet paper.
Lovely home with spectacular setting. The weather was great, too, and we swam in Lake Superior and played and paddled on the river every day. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 4 kids. A great place to make memories.
We enjoyed the stay a lot. Lake Superior never disappoints. More prestay communication with the manager would be good but otherwise it was an excellent experience.
Awesome property has EVERYTHING and then some we totally enjoyed our stay. The property owner was very easy to communicate with and everything was 1st class
Perfect location to visit Porcupine Mountains. We really enjoyed being able to photograph the Northern Lights over Lake Superior right from the property.
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home.
MeShell M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good
Verified traveller
5 Aug, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, property needs help.
Good location, but property is not well maintained or cleaned.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
I’m sorry you felt that way. What wasn’t well maintained or cleaned?
We had a great time here. The house fit our family perfectly. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The location was awesome. We loved having our own private beach. Ryne was very kind and left us some wood for the woodstove and even offered the use of his snowshoes.
Terrific property- location is superb- private, serene with wonderful lake views and right next to the Porkies. Owners clearly care deeply about the home and the land surrounding it. Highly recommend for couples and families seeking a private natural setting.
Greg C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! And thank you for leaving the house super clean!! I really appreciate it!! You and your wife were awesome guests!!!
Excellent location to check out the Porcupine Mountains. House was spacious and plenty of room for everyone. The beach was awesome. One drawback was not being able to see the water from the deck.
Beautiful location in the woods, amazing beach area
We loved the house and spot on the lake. There is a fun little river that flows into Lake Superior. The sunrise and sunset were so pretty. We had all the things we needed to explore and have fun including lots of info about the surrounding area. Our host left yummy treats that we enjoyed. The beds were ok and we missed having some blinds especially in the downstairs bathroom and bedroom.
This property was a perfect place from which our family could explore the Porcupine Mountain State Park. It is only a few short miles from the park entrance. Its location on Lake Superior and the Mineral River is very private and beautiful. The host has done an excellent job keeping the property natural, creating a nature preserve, and making the beach and river very accessible. The house is well equipped and was very comfortable and the host was very responsive to our questions.
Jeffrey L.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2023
Thanks for the great review, Jeff! You left the place immaculate and it’s much appreciated:)
This was a perfect place to enjoy adventure! It was close to waterfalls, hiking, and the Porcupine Mountains. We loved the privacy of our own beach, riverside and lakeside! A campfire under the brilliant starry heavens with the beauty of roaring waves was an amazing and memorable moment for us. My 8 year old granddaughter loved the trail through the fairy forest! We are truly grateful for the magical experience of this beautiful home! We want to come again.
My family and I stayed here, 9 adults and my son (under a year). It’s exactly as listed, the beach was so gorgeous, we went out to see the shipwreck, paddled along the river, had fires at the fire pit, walked the paths on the property - it was all so great. It is the remote woods of course so there are bugs, one day flies on the beach were particularly crazy and there are a lot of mosquitos in the woods. But pretty manageable.
We all loved it! Definitely recommend
My husband and I were looking for a place with some quiet, some beautiful views and creature comforts. This place has it all! The cabin was spacious, kitchen amazing for cooking big meals, the private beach and hiking trails were picture perfect and the solitude was unmatched. Being somewhere where it could literally be JUST the two of us was incredible! Ryne really put the work into making this place magical. I am a birder and the books on birds in the area along with binoculars for use was the cherry on top of this wonderful stay. Thank you and we will definitely return!
For those who enjoy winter in the UP and skiing at the Porkies, this is a great place. It had everything our family needed, and I appreciated not having to bring toilet paper, shampoo, dish soap or dishwasher detergent. The wood stove (and stock of firewood) was perfect after a day outside, and the kitchen is well supplied for cooking. We stayed only for a long weekend but I’d add time if you’re able. And if you can work remotely, the desk/library room would make a peaceful and spacious office any time of year!
Rynes place is a summer paradise! Four friends and I stayed here for a week. The house is laid out perfectly. 4 bedrooms and none share a wall. The grounds are beautiful and the beach is hands down the best beach any of us have been to. We all agreed it was better than the Caribbean. Even though it is next to a public beach, we still felt secluded. There are so many birds to see. Even had a Bald Eagle keep us company all week. We had plans to visit the towns and hike the porcupine wilderness but it was so peaceful we never felt like leaving. If you are looking for a place to stay in the UP, look no further. I would give it 20 stars if I could.
Sarah G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
Thanks for the glowing review Bree! I really appreciate this. I feel the same way when I'm here. I never want to leave! Come back again! The rates are much lower in the late fall-early spring off-season and it's every bit as enjoyable!
About the host
Hosted by Ryne
I love traveling to amazing places in nature all over the world. My travels have taken me to some of the wildest areas across 6 continents, yet I find the Upper Peninsula of Michigan among the most amazing destinations! With the Porcupine Mountains and the Ottawa National Forest right next door, abundant nature is at our doorstep. I am here to promote this incredible place and share it with others. I work as a professional biologist and have two children, 10-year-old Cypress Glade and 5-year-old Meadow Rue. The three of us enjoyed living here and now we enjoy visiting and sharing our place with guests. It's been an incredible honor to host people from all over and to hear about their experiences in this amazing place.
Why they chose this property
I have studied the plants and wildlife in the western U.P. for work over the past 16 years and have long dreamed of having a cozy home in nature to share our passion for everything wild with others. My "neighborhood" includes 35,000 acres of old-growth northern hardwood forest, the largest of its kind in the entire world, right next door in the Porcupine Mountains along with numerous waterfalls, towering cliffs with spectacular vistas, and abundant wildlife! No neighbors are visible from the property!
What makes this property unique
There is no place like this in the region that gives you so much privacy and intimate connection with nature, yet so close to the Porcupine Mountains and amenities in Silver City and Ontonagon. The moment I saw this place for the first time in September 2018, I knew I had to have it, there was nothing else like it! Photos can't describe the feeling here of an intimate connection to nature and the largest lake in the world.
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