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Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles!

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Miscellaneous
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
The current price is AED 382
AED 791 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

About this property

Entire place

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

Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles!

The Miner is beautifully remodeled, and centrally located in historic Hancock MI. The the famed Jack Stevens snowmobile trail #17 is located directly across the street, offering easy access to hundreds of miles of groomed trails taking you across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

We provide easy access to Houghton (1.6 miles), Michigan Tech (2.3 miles), Finlandia University (.3 miles), and historic Calumet is only 13.8 miles away.

Please note that we are located along Lincoln St (US41) and the snowmobile trail. I would hate to lose your business because of it, but I would rather make sure you are happy with your stay. If you are a very light sleeper, other accommodations might be better suited for your needs. If want to be in the middle of everything, I have no doubt that you will love it!

A portion of all bookings goes to support local youth ice hockey programs.

Property manager

Frederick Jaehnig

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $250 extra cleaning fee for smoking on property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 2 Dogs under 25lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toddler safety equipment and crib not available.

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Property is also known as

House
Modern yet Rustic Copper Island Getaway/2.3mi to MTU
Modern, yet Rustic Copper Island Getaway/2.3mi to MTU Hancock

About the neighborhood

Map
Hancock, MI

What's nearby

  • The trail to Copper Harbor - 8 min walk
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 4 min drive
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 4 min drive
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 5 min drive
  • Michigan Technological University - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles! located?

Located in the heart of Hancock, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Finlandia University and The trail to Copper Harbor. Quincy Mine and Portage Health are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location.
It's your home away from home every thing you need they have for you. i will definitely be coming back and definitely recommend it had an excellent time
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena G., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Trip
Great little place to stay that comes with everything you could imagine. The accommodation was super clean and cozy. Superb location in Hancock and not too far from MTU. Theres a great restaurant across the street and you get a great view of the snowmobile trails!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gear Location
Great location and clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday Stay
We stayed with our family, including a baby over Christmas. The place was just as expected. It was clean, had a nice pack and play and was spacious. We really enjoyed our stay and the home had everything we needed and expected. It was an easy and comfortable stay:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to snowmobile
Trail runs right across the street. There’s also a pretty decent Italian restaurant across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Josh C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Miner
Great spot, centrally located to access fun spots all over the UP. Cold AC and comfy beds! Only downside was road noise as it’s right on the main drag in Hancock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third Time at The Miner
Cozy, clean, convenient to the University and the Copper Country. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
We didn’t spend much time at the cabin but had everything we needed and more. The beds were comfy and all the decor is so cute. We loved it and would rent again. The road is a little noise starting at and 5:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting our daughter, who is in her first year at Michigan Tech
Property is close to everything and was convenient If I had one recommendation, it would be to include additional seating for a lounging.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect!
We loved staying at The Miner! Everything was just perfect Well stocked kitchen, extremely clean and great decor. Very easy walk to restaurants and bars in Hancock. Would highly recommend to try it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic in town landing pad for attending weekend events at MTU
Wonderful property that is well stocked with many amenities. Check in was a breeze. The place was immaculately clean! Great open living and kitchen area. Would be great for couples or a family. No problems at all during the stay. Host was just a phone call away to help with anything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Stayed here as our home base for a UP snowboarding trip. Loved all the miner and up north decor. Super clean. Everything was new and beautiful. Could not have asked for a better location. Amazing stay. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location and pet friendly
Clean unit that is nicely equipped and centrally located. As mentioned in listing the front bedroom is very noisy from traffic. Ear plug’s recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G., Dubuque, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
A couple of us stay here when we are sledding in the UP and it's a great place to stay for the weekend! From a location standpoint, it is right on the snowmobile trail in Hancock, so it doesn't get any better than that. Fred is great to work with and 'The Miner' is clean, comfortable, and fully stocked if you wanted to cook. We opted to walk across the street to Gino's both nights and grab some great food after a long day of riding. Will definitely be staying here again and I can't say enough about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice Place Along the snowmobile trail
Great place for a snowmobile trip, my only caution would be trailer size. My small clamshell trailer fit in the driveway, a bigger trailer would not have fit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caleb R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
Great spot to stay. Restaurant right across the road. As they say in the listing it can be a little noisy but usually pretty quiet after 10/11pm…. Blackout shades would be nice, especially in the front bedroom, but overall great place to stay and we will stay again next time we are in the area. We have stayed all over the UP, this place is in the top 5 for sure, nicely decorated, good amenities, good proximity for the town, comfortable beds, overall great place for the price range!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

jeff s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Miner in Hancock
Very clean and comfortable! Loved the mining pictures and decor. Plenty of towels and cookware. Close to the trail. Owner was very accommodating when we needed extra parking for snowmobile trailer
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Tarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped stay, great property
We had a great trip to Hancock and look forward to visiting the area again. The Miner is a great property, best equipped VRBO or AirBB I’ve stayed at ! The only thing that didn’t work well for us was the noise. We are early to bed and early to rise. The property is on a very busy street and the trail was more active with snowmobiles than we expected. The property is awesome but if you’re looking for a quiet spot this isn’t for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Came up for the weekend to snowmobile. Property is literally across the street from the trail system. House is super clean. Has everything you need. Very well renovated! I pulled my snowmobile trailer and a friend brought up her vehicle. I can’t say what it would be like with more snow since the snow was lacking up there to start off sled season but we had no problems with parking for my SUV, 14ft trailer and her Jeep. Overall I would absolutely stay again! This is a gem inside and the outside is within walking distance to a couple of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st time Vrbo stay.
Very clean, comfortable and convenient to the area. Responsive Host. Would definitely recommend .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College tour visit
3 of us stayed for a college visit at Michigan Tech. The house was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy & Pam E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
To start, the communication and responsiveness with owner was great before and during stay. The house was as described. Loved the decor and comfort. Had just what we needed available for some light cooking (had more just didn't need to use all). Loved the copper themed decorl! Plenty of room for hanging with family and relaxing. Despite being on busy street, had no issue with street noise while sleeping or other. Good room for parking in front of building and walking my little dog. I myself couldn't see/access number on lock box when getting into property in dark, my mom luckily could see but, that is my issue but wanted to mention for others that may not see well up close and at night. We very much enjoyed our stay and will stay again if available as it is nice and close to MTU (visiting son at college) as well as other places in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting college students
Really enjoyed our trip. Thankful for staying at the miner again. We were able to have a Thanksgiving dinner with our boys and all cooking utensils were available. We will definitely always try to reserve this place when we go to Hancock.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit my Husky
We stayed for a long weekend to visit my son at Michigan Tech; The property is nice and clean and very conveniently located for the visit. We also brought our puppy and while there is no yard we could easily take her out for a walk in the ally behind. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M., Oregon, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hancock's Gateway to the Copper Country
This was my second stay at the Miner. Love the location (I lived in Hancock as a student), easy getting to MTU's campus and on the way out of town toward the Keweenaw. What more could you want? The Miner is clean, comfortable, warm (can be important in the UP) and spacious. I'm in Houghton/Hancock frequently - looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022