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Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU

Feel at home in Houghton’s heart while exploring the Keweenaw’s natural beauty.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior
Houghton's charming town center is just steps from this cozy retreat. Enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living area with sectional sofa, and easy access to MTU recreational trails for skiing, hiking, and biking.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 621
AED 1,021 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 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.

Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU

This is a perfect place for vacation in the UP and is centrally located in Houghton making it very convenient to enjoy this fabulous town and its surrounding areas. It is situated about 1 mile from the MTU recreational trails where you can cross country ski on world class trails, snowshoe, mountain bike, hike, and run! Michigan Tech University is less than a mile as well as historic downtown Houghton.

This spacious home has a full kitchen stocked with dishes, utensils, pots and pans, baking utensils, stove, coffee pot -- everything you need to cook all meals. There are three bedrooms in the house. Two bedrooms have queen beds and the third bedroom has two twin bed. The upstairs living space is very large and has a sectional sofa as well as a daybed, 2 twin beds, and TV. The sectional sofa pulls out into a full size bed with a comfortable pillow top that can sleep up to 2. The day bed pulls out into either 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed and can sleep up to 2. We also have two twin beds in addition. For a total of 5 beds in the upstairs living space. The TV access includes Netflix as well as Amazon prime.

This is a wonderful home for families, friends, and the adventurers looking for a cozy, clean place to stay while feeling at home. Located within reach of all Houghton has to offer and a central hub for Keweenaw exploration - you can't go wrong!

Self check-in and check-out make guests stay one step easier. Late night checking in is not a problem. Guests have full access to their half of the town house and the other side is bookable for bigger parties, please ask if you are interested!

Property manager

Kristen Monahan

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hunting 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

Similar properties

Exterior

Keweenaw Waters Resort

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
The price is AED 679
AED 761 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Keweenaw Waters Resort

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a crib, highchair, and protective gates.

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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Home Near Mtu ski Trails Downtown!
Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU Houghton

About the neighborhood

Map
Houghton, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 17 min walk
  • Michigan Technological University - 2 min drive
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 3 min drive
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 4 min drive
  • The trail to Copper Harbor - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU located?

This family-friendly Houghton vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon and Michigan Technological University. Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tech visit
Close to Tech - lovely rental. Excellent communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in Houghton!
Our family headed up to Houghton to hike and explore the outdoor region in the late fall. This was centrally located to all the hiking trails and was a beautiful home. Everything we needed was provided in the house and the host was exceptional in communicating. We especially loved the upstairs loft area which provided a nice space for us to hang out and do puzzling while it rained. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Tech visit
Spent a long weekend exploring Houghton and visiting Michigan Tech. We loved staying at Birch House. So much better than cramming in a hotel! Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Well-stocked kitchen made meal prep easy. Plenty of special touches and attention to detail. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dropping off a student
Sleeps many with one bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W., Rockford

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Outing Stay
Cute house! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home for a Weekend in Houghton
The property is clean, well maintained, and an all around cool place to stay. The hosts were accommodating and very responsive to our inquiries. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful home
We loved staying at Koivu Koti -- the house was beautiful & extremely conveniently located, and the hosts were prompt to answer the few questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique
This is a unique property. The home was very clean with all the amenities. Manager/owner reached out ahead of time to let us know they were available for needs. The unit we stayed in did not have an area that was functional for eating. It sleep 10 people but only 2 spots on high chairs to eat. Rules state no eating in other rooms so that was the only drawback. Otherwise a unique stay with clean accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for our family
Cute, clean, and comfortable! Great location for all the fun going on in houghton.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Kalamazoo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
Highly recommend this lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
This was a great place to stay for the weekend. Close to everything but plenty of space for our kids to play and the adults to relax. Would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nanci J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall trip to visit our son @ MTU
Absolutely wonderful home and accommodations. Exceptionally clean, well stocked for guests, and all the little extras that made this place feel like a home away from home. We are looking to rebook for winter visit and summer wedding. Thank you, Kristen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for MTU visits
This property was clean and convenient to the MTU and downtown Houghton area. Beds were comfortable and the upstairs loft area was a particular highlight for my kids. The only thing worth noting is that the kitchen can be a challenge. Counter space was cozy for cooking materials. The table only seats 2, requiring some advanced planning if you are hoping for a family meal. It would be perfectly fine for a couple, eating in shifts, or eating big meals out on the town. Despite that, we still enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and peaceful location
This house was a wonderful tranquil location for us to launch from to explore both Michigan Tech and the Keweenaw peninsula. It is beautifully appointed with all you need for a long or short visit to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Houghton Vacation
Great rental home. Clean and comfortable! We enjoyed relaxing upstairs in the TV area to watch a movie after long days of waterfall chasing and hiking. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., San Bruno, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for a family visit
The property was clean, comfortable and very well located. We loved the time we spent there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing setting
Place was very clean and spacious. Little details in each room made it feel homey. Will definitely rent again when in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John and Kelly B., Kalamazoo, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
This was a great place and Kristen was super awesome, she was available if we needed anything, I loved the location, close by downtown and also close to MTU campus and easy to get over to Hancock. I loved the details that went into the home, the decor and colors and everything was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Redford, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lovely home
5-minute drive from MTU, easy to find, and very clean. The furnishings are practical and comfortable and the rooms are laid out with an eye for both convenience and aesthetics. The check-out process was simple too, which is a nice bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming & Comfy
In Houghton for a college visit weekend. This home was a welcoming home away from home and if our son opts for MTU, we will be back! Great spaces and comfy beds. Thx, Kristen for making us feel welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, convenient, comfortable, clean. Lots of room! Really enjoyed the stay.
Very good. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfy
The home was beautiful very clean and comfortable with all the amenities you could ask for. The location was perfect just up the street from Downtown Houghton and conveniently located to everything. Including MTU. We would highly recommend staying at this home. I’m sure we will book again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Very clean and adorably decorated property! Check In was seamless and communication with Kristen was great! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom D., Central Lake

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to Tech
Would recommend this place to anyone visiting Houghton
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t miss Koivu Koti!
Adorable home with great location near MTU. Host was very responsive with questions and provided helpful information about the area. A perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021