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1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake

ATV or snowmobile from the driveway to trails 4 blocks away. LOCATION! LOCATION! Street dead ends in front of the house and becomes short pathway to one of the largest sandy beaches of Lake Superior. 1932 cottage has been restored and renovated including 28 new blinds and a newly carpeted upstairs 400 sq ft open living and sleeping area with new bathroom overlooking the habitat of trees that separate the house from the big Lake. The 1932 hardwood maple floors have been restored on main floor and bathroom has been renovated but original tub with shower remains. Adjacent bedroom has sliding glass doors to a small patio overlooking the side yard firepit and peekaboo lake views. The front porch with 12 windows and front door separate entrance can be used as the 3rd bedroom. Relax on the down filled sofa and pull out memory foam queen mattress and have breakfast on the 4 top table with the morning sun. Everyone's favorite room in the house. Dining room table comfortably seats 8 and plenty of dishware in china cabinets. Enjoy the large new rear deck and step down and build a fire in the side yard firepit while you barbeque or make a fire on the beach while watching the sunset. Stay up late and you may see the Northern Lights. 125 foot driveway that ends at alley for alternate exit, plenty of room to park cars, trucks, ATVs and snowmobiles, direct access to trails from the house. Walk on the beach or drive to Township Park one mile away. Take a 5 minute stroll to Main Street (River Street) and stop at famous Syl's cafe, Krist gas station/minimart, shops, Stubbs Museum bar, etc. Ontonagon River is 4 blocks away where you can fish, kayak, rent a pontoon or boat. Waterfalls are nearby and the largest state park the Porcupine Mountains including the Lake of the Clouds where fall colors are spectacular is a 25 minute drive. Lake of the Clouds was featured on September 24, 2022 when USA Today announced the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as the 2022 1st Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the US. In the winter, take advantage of lake effect snowfall. Why trailer your snowmobile when you can sled to the trails from a 125' driveway. Location! Location! Ski the Porkies 20 minutes away.

Property manager

Lisa & Greg

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

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: Well behaved pets welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Be respectful of neighbors
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

About the neighborhood

Map
ontonagon, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Superior Trail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mirror Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Presque Isle River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beaver Creek Trail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ontonagon Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Syl's Cafe - Houghton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Connie's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stubb's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sip N Snack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roxey's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake 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 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake located?

Located in Ontonagon, this beachfront cottage is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior, Mirror Lake, and Presque Isle River. Lake Superior Trail and Beaver Creek Trail are also within 10 minutes.

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1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ontonagon Gem
Older cottage but cute and well kept. Good for families as separate bedrooms and bathrooms are private. Good location, within easy walking distance to downtown. Close to Porcupine Mountain State Park. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach House
Nice place to stay in a lovely town. Beach access is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend!
We loved staying here and would definitely stay again! The place is very cozy and has all you could need!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
This is our second time staying here and once again we loved it and enjoyed our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Great property, great location, great check in and communication! It was fabulous! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shad s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Perfect spot next to beach, glad we stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Enjoyed our stay here. Great location and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend in Ontonagon
Great little cottage close to the lake and the main drag of Ontonagon. Easy check-in/check-out. Worked great as a base for a short weekend exploring western UP.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Was a great getaway with some friends. Had a great stay, would do again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach
Relaxing Adventure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage steps from the beach of Lake Superior
This cottage was great, Ontoagon is a cute little town and the proximity to the beach was great. First time in the UP and would recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place
The property is very cute. Two bedrooms, two baths. Near Lake Superior. Because it was during the off season we had the whole beach to ourselves to let the dogs run and run. Our stay was too short. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation at the lake.
Location was good. close to the beach and town. Nice walkable area. I would stay there again if I were to vacation in that area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome F., New Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
close to snowmobile trail
Good location .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
Nice house. Well filled with prety much anything you would need for a stay. Very serene property. Beautifully beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage
The house was very clean , comfortable and pet friendly. It is located on Lake Superior and within walking distance of downtown Ontonagon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ontonagon
Nice location and property as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location, great hospitality!
We really enjoyed our stay in Ontonagon! The hosts were easy to contact and so thoughtful--when we arrived there was a bottle of wine and snacks waiting for us! The house is charming and unique and the beds are very comfortable. Best of all, Lake Superior is so close, just a short path through the trees directly behind the house and with a lovely sandy beach. We really enjoyed our time here and would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Weekend Fun
Felt like I was walking into my Grandmother's home. Cozy andwecoming
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth-Cell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skiing Porkies
We stayed only two nights for a day of skiing and boarding in the porkies, but the cozy home and convenient location had us wishing we could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place
Nice short walk to beach. Wonder if the beds aren’t Full instead of Queen. Loved the porch for playing cards at night. Well stocked kitchen with condiments.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah R T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming but a few snags
Very cute & clean property with GREAT walking access to Lake Superior. Only snags were ants in food cupboard and leaking ceiling in main floor bathroom. Notified property mgr of both issues and they apologized, offered to remedy the ant problem immediately and ultimately refunded part of our stay. Would definitely stay here again if the snags were fixed. Property mgr very easy to access & work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ontonagon 1932 house
The house was clean and comfortable was only four blocks to the snowmobile trail and we all had a great time. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S., Milwaukee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the winter weekend
Thanks for making the home available. The kitchen was well stocked with tools (although recommend a crock pot), the beds comfortable, plenty of extra linens and blankets, the furniture were great, the house warmed up very well, and the place felt homey and snug overall. It fit the six of us very well. Definitely would visit again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R., College Station, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Restored Home
This charming restored home is one of our favorites. You can tell that the restoration is definitely a labor of love. The home is very clean. From the moment we walked in the door we felt welcome. We loved that we were able to walk down a short path to enjoy the lake. We will definitely share this home with our traveling friends and visit again when we are in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022