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Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft
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Explore the area

Ontonagon, MI
- Place, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park2 min drive
- Place, Porcupine Mountains Ski Area6 min drive
- Place, Lake Gogebic20 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 6
2 Double Futons
2 bathrooms
Master bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Walkout Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lake Superior Tri-level: Spacious 4bed/2ba cabin on 8 acres & Finnish sauna
Detroit Zen Center monks & students use this hermitage for retreats half the year, and rent to guests the other half. Our hermitage has a tri-level floor plan, and sits 100 yards from Lake Superior, with a 100 yard circular walking path down to 360' of her shoreline (pebbles & rocks). Set on 8 rolling acres of wooded land, 2 woodstoves we have a traditional Finnish wood-fired Sauna just behind the main cabin. The property sits 1/4 mile from the entrance to Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.
Entering off the main road, down a 1/4 mile wooded drive, to park in front of the large tongue-and-groove hand-milled home, with a friendly front porch with a stone chimney, chairs & lots of wood! Enter into a light-filled, spacious, open concept main living area - living - dining room - kitchen. It includes a woodstove, wood floors, stone chimney, smart tv, surrounded by huge windows & a wall of sliding glass doors going out to a deck that looks down to the lake & the walking paths. The dining table seats 8. At the back of the main floor is a master bedroom with its own stone chimney & woodstove, as well as a large picture window overlooking the land. Just outside the master bedroom is a full, marble tiled bathroom.
Upstairs is a loft bedroom, with a private bedroom with its own large deck adjacent. The loft has a full bed with an antique desk & walk in closet. The adjacent fully enclosed bedroom has a king sized and a full sized bed, and a large deck.
Downstairs is a lower level walkout -- a standalone space with a sitting room, bedroom, and full bathroom, as well as a separate entrance door that leads to a deck, the walking trails & lake.
The heating system is very efficient & radiant (no furnace or forced air noise/dust), and we are very well insulated -- the 2 woodstoves add charm & coziness in winter. In summer, the lake keeps us cool, but we do have AC here as well.
Our road leads to the Lake of the Clouds, and is within minutes of endless hiking, cross country trails, waterfalls, & 2 miles from the Porcupine Mountain Downhill Ski Resort. Our hermitage is set 1/4 mile down a driveway, away from the main road, and is very quiet, and very private. Our land is filled with old-growth hemlock, oak, maple, cedar & pine. Deer & turkey & other wildlife are abundant. We enjoy exploring all the area has to offer, and it truly is like heaven on earth here.
We have high speed wifi, and use it for our phone service (cell service is spotty up here). We have a smart tv with Roku, and you can use netflix, hbo, fox sports, tcm, and much more. Our shoreline is lovely and rocky -- 1/4 west is an endless sandy beach as well. The historic mining town of Ontonagon is 12 miles east (15 minutes), where you can find an IGA grocery store, hospital, & full amenities. We are just outside Ontonagon in Silver City, where there is an Americinn Hotel 1 mile away, with a full bar & menu, or try Konteka -- a bowling alley & full restaurant 6 miles away in White Pine.
Entering off the main road, down a 1/4 mile wooded drive, to park in front of the large tongue-and-groove hand-milled home, with a friendly front porch with a stone chimney, chairs & lots of wood! Enter into a light-filled, spacious, open concept main living area - living - dining room - kitchen. It includes a woodstove, wood floors, stone chimney, smart tv, surrounded by huge windows & a wall of sliding glass doors going out to a deck that looks down to the lake & the walking paths. The dining table seats 8. At the back of the main floor is a master bedroom with its own stone chimney & woodstove, as well as a large picture window overlooking the land. Just outside the master bedroom is a full, marble tiled bathroom.
Upstairs is a loft bedroom, with a private bedroom with its own large deck adjacent. The loft has a full bed with an antique desk & walk in closet. The adjacent fully enclosed bedroom has a king sized and a full sized bed, and a large deck.
Downstairs is a lower level walkout -- a standalone space with a sitting room, bedroom, and full bathroom, as well as a separate entrance door that leads to a deck, the walking trails & lake.
The heating system is very efficient & radiant (no furnace or forced air noise/dust), and we are very well insulated -- the 2 woodstoves add charm & coziness in winter. In summer, the lake keeps us cool, but we do have AC here as well.
Our road leads to the Lake of the Clouds, and is within minutes of endless hiking, cross country trails, waterfalls, & 2 miles from the Porcupine Mountain Downhill Ski Resort. Our hermitage is set 1/4 mile down a driveway, away from the main road, and is very quiet, and very private. Our land is filled with old-growth hemlock, oak, maple, cedar & pine. Deer & turkey & other wildlife are abundant. We enjoy exploring all the area has to offer, and it truly is like heaven on earth here.
We have high speed wifi, and use it for our phone service (cell service is spotty up here). We have a smart tv with Roku, and you can use netflix, hbo, fox sports, tcm, and much more. Our shoreline is lovely and rocky -- 1/4 west is an endless sandy beach as well. The historic mining town of Ontonagon is 12 miles east (15 minutes), where you can find an IGA grocery store, hospital, & full amenities. We are just outside Ontonagon in Silver City, where there is an Americinn Hotel 1 mile away, with a full bar & menu, or try Konteka -- a bowling alley & full restaurant 6 miles away in White Pine.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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 cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Lake Superior and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Porcupine Mountains Ski Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ontonagon, MI
What's nearby
- Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
- Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
- Lake Gogebic - 20 min drive - 37.2 km
- Indianhead Mountain - 49 min drive - 83.5 km
- Black River Basin - 50 min drive - 85.0 km
Restaurants
- Konteka - 9 min drive
- Porky's Pub - 2 min drive
- Konteka Black Bear Resort - 9 min drive
- Pauls Superior View Restaurant and Lounge - 2 min drive
- The Porkies - 18 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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20 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
JP B.
19 Jan, 2026
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JP B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Lori B.
1 Sept, 2025
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Lori B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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23 Oct, 2025
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William W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emma B.
6 Oct, 2025
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Emma B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Savannah M.
11 Jan, 2026
Savannah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cliff H.
17 Sept, 2025
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Cliff H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Gary L.
18 Aug, 2025
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Gary L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn G.
28 Jun, 2025
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Family vacation
Jocelyn G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
15 Jan, 2024
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Family snow-cation
Chris M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
A F.
28 Jan, 2025
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Snowmobile Trip
A F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason C.
8 Mar, 2025
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Perfect Winter Oasis
Jason C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin H.
11 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
Erin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bobby S.
12 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin along superior
Bobby S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard R.
29 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Richard R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary W.
18 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Silver city/Ontonagon Mi
Gary W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steven R.
17 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowmobile getaway
Steven R.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Karen F.
24 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Silver City
Karen F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
31 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax on Lake Superior
Kim S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol I.
10 Jul, 2024
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Excellent all around!!
Carol I.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katie A.
22 Mar, 2024
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Weekend Getaway
Katie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
suzette b.
6 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
up north spring at Lake Superior
suzette b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Luke J.
19 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to work with
Luke J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
25 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family plus dog all loved the cabin!
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Barbara B.
2 Jul, 2023
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About the host
Hosted by Emju Hillary
We are monks & students of the Detroit Zen Center, and live here half the year. The other half we live & teach meditation in Detroit. Our Abbot is 81 years old, of Finnish heritage, so living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan half the year is just perfect for him (the traditional Finnish sauna helps, too!). Many students & friends of our Zen Center retreat here, and we welcome guests to enjoy it other times, which helps with operating expenses. We appreciate the land and the area immensely up here, and are happy to share it with like-minded folks.
Why they chose this property
The land is just beautiful, the location ideal, and Lake Superior is the most powerful force we have met. Here, in the wilderness, nature is in charge, and is a perfect setting to relax, recharge & reconnect with the miracle of life. Our location is ideal, and is whey we chose this place for our retreat center after looking for years.
What makes this property unique
The woodstoves & wood-fired sauna are very special, as is the land itself and the openness of the space. Many people can be here without being right on top of one another, which is a great feature.
Languages:
English, Korean
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