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The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's area
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Nestled in the heart of Tapiola, MI, the Tapiola Red House offers a cozy retreat amidst vibrant fall colors. Enjoy a foosball game or dartboard match in the garage and unwind by an electric fireplace or with a good book from your private apple orchard view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!

Your perfect centrally located summer getaway spot is right here! Relax and refresh in this cozy, newly renovated Scandinavian home located near Tapiola and Otter Lake, less than 15 miles south of Houghton/MTU. The Red House is located in a beautiful and tranquil country setting with excellent access to all the western Upper Peninsula has to offer. Enjoy a huge yard with plenty of space for parking along with room for outdoor games, a play structure and a sandbox for the kids. Biking, walking, jogging, and roller skiing are immediately accessible on surrounding quiet paved country roads. There is also a newly finished outdoor wood fired sauna on site that may be available with prior notice to host. Just over 1 mile to Otter Lake public access - perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and boating!

This home is part of an original late 1800's Finnish family homestead and has been in the family for generations. The cozy living room has a pull-out sofa sleeper, an electric fireplace, a 32-in Smart TV, and Fiber-Optic Hi-speed internet!. The kitchen has all-new appliances, a 120-year-old workbench that has been converted into a prep table, a vintage dining table and the supplies needed to prepare meals or enjoy your takeout. The coffee bar features several options for your choice of coffee: a French press, a pour-over, a Keurig, and flavor syrups. The house is equipped with a full laundry room, wash tub, and supplies. With a main floor bedroom, two bedrooms upstairs and sofa sleeper, the home is cozy for a couple and can also very comfortably sleeps a family. The attached garage has a game area with a foosball table, arcade basketball, dartboard, exercise equipment, and sitting area.

Located 15 miles south of Houghton, MTU, and shopping. There is a nice convenience store and also a family restaurant approximately 1.5 miles away. Centrally located for trips to the Porcupine Mountains, the Keweenaw Peninsula, along with many spectacular beaches, trails, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and historical sites in the area! Locally owned and operated by your hosts, feel free to inquire about the property, area attractions and local insight. Come and experience your Upper Peninsula summer vacation adventure with a booking at The Red House today!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Chassell is home to this vacation home. Lake Superior and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Prospector's Paradise, or check out an event or a game at Gates Tennis Center.
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Technological University - 36 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 38 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Ojibwa Casino Baraga - 38 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Nara Nature Park - 40 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Feedmill Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Kitchen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tapiola Mercantile - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage! located?

Set in Chassell, this family-friendly vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Mine Shaft, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, and Prospector's Paradise. Lake Superior and Michigan Technological University are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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