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Time for fall color viewing and winter fun planning. Lots of room for your group

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A covered outdoor area with wicker furniture and potted plants.
A porch with a wooden railing, a door with a wreath, and potted plants.
A view of a lake with a dock and a building in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite island, and bar stools.
A cozy room with wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and potted plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Houghton–Hancock Bridge

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hancock, MI
  • Place, Finlandia University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mont Ripley Ski Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

game table bedroom 3rd floor

1 Queen Bed

honey moon suite third floor

1 Queen Bed

master second floor

1 King Bed

queen sofa bed, new mattress

1 Double Futon

second floor maids room

1 Queen Bed

second floor room

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bath # 4 third floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom # 1, main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom #2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom # 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is in the city centre. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Mine Shaft, or check out an event or a game at Gates Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Hancock, MI

What's nearby

  • Finlandia University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Husky Chair Lift - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Time for fall color viewing and winter fun planning. Lots of room for your group pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Time for fall color viewing and winter fun planning. Lots of room for your group?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Time for fall color viewing and winter fun planning. Lots of room for your group?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Time for fall color viewing and winter fun planning. Lots of room for your group?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Time for fall color viewing and winter fun planning. Lots of room for your group located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Finlandia University, Husky Chair Lift and Mont Ripley Ski Area. T-Bar Ski Lift and Copper Hoist Chair Lift are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property. Plenty of bathrooms with clean soft towels. Comfortable beds! Great location for a “home base” if you’re looking to drive out to see the beautiful upper peninsula of Michigan. I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Olde Vic is a great house, especially for a larger group but also works well for a small group. The location is great. Mary is a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family has stayed in LOTS of rentals, and this is by far the one with the most attention to the details that will make you feel genuinely comfortable instead of just existing. Mary works with the quirks of Victorian architecture when she can and around them when she has to and provides all the little touches that made this truly feel like a home base away from home for our three generation trip. I have literally never seen such a well-stocked kitchen. Cooking for our eight family members who were staying (plus our two Michigan Tech students who came over for meals) was as easy as it would have been in my own home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh my goodness, this property was absolutely perfect for our family stay in Houghton-Hancock. This charming Victorian home was impeccably clean, well-appointed and full of creature comforts making our 4-day stay comfortable and easy. The kitchen is so well-equipped, it made cooking for a large group simple and enjoyable. The views from the various sitting rooms and front porch are breathtaking. The deck and backyard are delightful - We wish we’d had better weather to utilize those more. Next time! We were able to host our Tech student and her friends for a dinner, and there was no shortage of seating at that beautiful dining table. We’ve already recommended Mary’s home to the new Tech parents we’ve met. We cannot wait to bring more family back to The Olde Vic when we visit our Tech student again. Thank you, Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, clean, and Mary makes communication so easy. We went to Copper Harbor and shopped, swam at beach in Houghton, antiquing in Hancock. Had a great breakfast 2-3 blocks away called Uncles. We had 4 children there under the age of 5 and had a birthday party, water fight, bubble gun war. We walked them to the park that is 1 block away each morning while my daughter in law ran the trail that runs along the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and perfect for our group. The host was wonderful - easy to reach and responsive. I will highly recommend this VRBO to anyone I know looking for a place to stay in the Houghton/Hancock area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to downtown Hancock. Beautiful Victorian Home with lots of open spaces for a large family to get together. Excellent kitchen with all the appliances you might need.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, in a great location for us. Mary was an excellent host. The house was probably the cleanest VRBO house we've ever stayed in, and was well stocked with paper products and toiletries. Would strongly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular home in a great location

Spectacular home in a great location. Lovely decor that invites the family to spend time together and plenty of space spread out too. Easy walk to parks and Hancock restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House with Lots of Space!

This was an amazing rental home. Lots of rooms and beds. Great selection of games to play too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Old Vic

We had a fantastic stay. Such a beautiful house in a perfect location with great hosts and "perfect" weather. Highly recomend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you. So happy that you enjoyed your visit to the Keweenaw.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Get away

Good layout with many room options for several adults
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

This house is so amazing! Anything you could need is provided. Thankfully 3 of the 5 bedrooms offered air conditioning units which was a lifesaver! Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely updated Victorian home

In town for Thanksgiving. We could not have picked a better home - very clean, spacious, with well equipped kitchen. Room for our family of 9. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Olde Vic

Beautiful old Victorian house with a pleasant view over the water. Plenty of parking like the description says and a short drive to the beach to look for rocks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Brian and his family were excellent guests. The house was well taken care of.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Escape

Beautiful and well equipped. Convenient location. Our group was 4 couples and a single and we had a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nordic ski get away

We would recommend the Old Vic to anyone. It offers all that anyone could need. The proximity to some amazing cross country skiing was our draw and it did not disappoint. All the comforts of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our son was getting married in Calumet and this very large home was just perfect “base-camp” for our immediate family traveling into town. We could not have been more happy with the Old Vic. The owners/host have thought of everything. Wish we just had a bit more time to relax and enjoy everything this home had to offer. If we are ever back in the Hancock area, we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Clean. We used BBQ on back deck twice. Kitchen fully stocked. Beds and bedding comfortable. Wonderful view of the Portage Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

This house is an amazing property for family to gather. Great kitchen that is very well stocked with everything you need. Comfortable rooms and bathrooms. The sauna is an excellent bonus. I didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

Beautiful large home, perfect for a family reunion. The decor honors the home’s history but includes upscale appliances and comfortable temperatures on all floors. Everything we needed was provided. We would love to stay here many times.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2024
Thank you, Kara. We are so happy that you enjoyed Olde Vic.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding Weekend

This property was a perfect fit for our family of 10 which included an infant. The house was beautiful, well equiped, spotless and truthfully the best VRBO experience we have had. We hope we can stay here again. It was so nice to all be in one house, yet still some private space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group stayed at the Old Vic for our annual great Bear Chase ski marathon weekend. We have stayed in many houses over the years, but this was by far our favorite. The old Vic is charming! The home is extremely comfortable, clean, inviting, and very interesting. It has an old world charm to it. We loved the location as well. Mary was an excellent host. She communicated extremely well. We had a treat of cookies and some fruit on the counter when we arrived. Everything was simply perfect and amazing. We also enjoyed the sauna as well as plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for the group. We would definitely choose to stay here again and highly recommend this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If i could gibe more than five stars i would

Truly lovely house and whoever decorated it has great taste with fun attention to detail throught. It was well equipped with everything we needed and more. We felt really welcome. Great host - very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Vic

Worked out great for our snowmobile getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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