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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
ontonagon, MI
  • Lake Superior Trail
    6 min walk
  • Mirror Lake
    6 min walk
  • Presque Isle River
    6 min walk

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Superior and 6 minutes on foot from Lake Superior Trail
1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ontonagon cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Lisa & Greg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Well behaved pets welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 46 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

J H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable bungalow on Lake Superior
Incredible place to enjoy on Lake Superior. The location is perfect for sunrise and sunset beach walks and a quick jaunt to Stubb's Museum Bar (coolest watering hole in the county), the beds were super comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes. The hosts really thought of everything. Absolutely love this place and will 💯 stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The cottage was great! We loved the backyard as well the fact Lake Superior was just a few steps away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Area & Perfect Accommodations
The house worked so well for our family! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home in a great location!
Nice, cozy home in a great location - just a short walk to the beach and to town. I recommend this home if you are staying in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean
This was a good location to explore the Porcupine Mountains from. There were alot of pans and appliances to use. We appreciated being able to bring our dogs and they liked the beach. The upstairs bathroom was nice. It is an older home with original woodwork but could use some updating. some updating some updatbathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Adorable cottage! Love the updated bathroom in the upstairs. Only one suggestion: the key to the front door basically doesn't work because it's worn. We left it unlocked and only used the entry door since it was a code lock and easy to use:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
The property was very nice! Beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Walk to the Beach
Make sure you read the description of this 3 bedroom cottage very carefully. The upstairs bedroom with updated bathroom was spacious and nice. The bedroom downstairs has limited space but clean. The main living area is small with seating for maybe 3 people but there is a big dining table to enjoy. There are a lot of books and games to choose from. I was disappointed that there was not a 3rd bedroom but instead pullout couch on the enclosed porch. I should have read the description more carefully. The kitchen has it challenges with very low counters but it was well stocked. Pans were on the thin side. My husband and two adult sons did appreciate the backyard with chairs and firewood provided. While you are very close to the lake, there is not what I would call a beach view. We did enjoy the short walk to the beach in the evening and saw a gorgeous sunset. We also enjoyed a short walk to Roxey's in the evening for dinner a couple of times. I took a walk on the beach one foggy morning and had it all to myself. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and really enjoyed the quiet small town atmosphere along the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Sheree K., Madison

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to everything!
Very clean and cozy for family. Great firepit in backyard, and a new deck to enjoy morning coffee... but you might want to take a very short walk to the Lake Superior sandy beach to have your coffee at sunrise or cocktail at sunset. Perfect home base for our exploration of 24 waterfalls!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This was long way to travel but we knew it would be worth it and it was. Bonfire location in the yard was our meeting place, we brought our own wood but excellent wood was provided and a very pleasant surprise. Beds were comfortable, lots to do in the area, wildlife was a pleasure to wake up to. The best fishing, hiking and rockhounding we won't forgot anytime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

8/10 Good

Sarah R T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sally M., Columbia, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s all about location!
This older house is just a short walk from beautiful Lake Superior. The air is crisp, clean and there is no better healing for your soul than to breathe deep and experience it’s calming presence. Host furnishes everything for a comfy stay, nice towels, soaps, paper products, firewood for beach campfire, even camp/bag chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped, I even found a rolling pin. The tri-clad bottom stainless pans are new…NOT scratched up teflon. There’s a brand new deck for relaxing on. The dining room table was huge enough for the four of us to work the 1000 piece jig saw puzzle and still eat dinner. The local IGA does sell fresh, locally caught Whitefish and lake trout, if you can’t catch your own. 😋 The lighthouse tour was well worth the $5, there are two stores selling locally made gifts and a nice rock shop. And we learned, you can find the fluorescing sodalite (Yooperlites) on the rocky beaches near Ontonagon. The folks in Grand Marais, MI say they are exclusive to their beach, ha ha. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen I.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alena G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kenneth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Nice place to stay in a lovely town. Beach access is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach
Relaxing Adventure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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