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Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft

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View from Pilot’s Knob. Trail in our backyard
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ishpeming, MI
  • Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • National Ski Hall of Fame
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Al Quaal Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft

Our 1800s treasure was just completely renovated. This cozy home is situated at the base of Pilot's Knob and overlooks Lake Bancroft. It is in a quiet residential neighborhood and within walking distance to hiking, biking, The Cliffs Shaft Museum, Bancroft Park, and the downtown area.Located near the RAMBA trails for your mountain biking adventures and blocks away from Trail #8 for a classic UP snowmobile experience
It has an open concept main level and the two bedrooms and bath are located on the second floor along with the washer/dryer. There is parking for two cars extra across the street for winter snowmobile trailers.

Property manager

Heather A Swanson

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Ishpeming

Ishpeming is home to this holiday home. Van Riper State Park and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Ski Hall of Fame and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Marquette Maritime Museum and Marquette Harbor Light are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Ishpeming, MI

What's nearby

  • Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • National Ski Hall of Fame - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Al Quaal Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 22 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Velodrome Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Congress Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rare Earth Goods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Upper Peninsula Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft located?

Situated in Ishpeming, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum and National Ski Hall of Fame. Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum and Al Quaal Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Great Stay

Great location to Marquette and hiking trails. Pretty view and very accommodating host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elise P.

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

Great home

This really was a great home in a great location! When we arrived we were surprised to really see the home sitting on the side of a bluff (just as described) - it was such a beautiful setting! The home was clean and had all you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anne G.

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

Classic home with modern touches

The Bluff was a great place to stay to check out the area on our college tour of NMU. Heather’s detail to decor made for a comfortable stay too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope H.

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

nice dog friendly get away

really nice stay- everything went smoothly and we would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

A quaint stay

This house was the perfect getaway for our home away from home during the holidays. The host was so gracious to leave our kids a decorated Christmas tree to pull up to. Cleanliness, kitchen stocked with everything one may need and comfortable beds to sleep in when night fell upon us. The hosts were easy to get a hold of with any questions that came up, with prompt responses. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to call home while on vacation. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna E.

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

First time in the UP

Our family loved our stay, had everything we needed for the family after a long day out touring the town. Enjoyed being in a quiet neighborhood and the privacy of the area. Heather was very responsive when needing question answered. Would highly recommend people to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

My sister and I stayed for a short trip to explore the UP. The house was very clean, had everything we needed, and was in a great location. We would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

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

Nice neighborhood!

Property was as described. Located close to Marquette & Munising. Host responded quickly. Comfortable seating & beds. Property nicely restored.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Family summer trip

Great host, just as advertised. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

MSU class of 1987 friend get together in Marquette.

Thank you Heather, your place is awesome. Everything was great and the accommodations were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

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

Excellent place to stay

It was a well kept clean and fully stocked kitchen with appliances and cookware. The crock pot was especially a good idea as we could have warm good meals at the end of a long day. It's centrally located for easy access for things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M B.

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

In town for Marquette Marathon

Nice place on a quiet dead end street offered great privacy. Convenient location to the trails. Easy drive into Marquette.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

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

Thoughtfully improved, comfortable and quiet

Located in a nice neighborhood on Lake Bancroft, this cozy retreat met and exceeded our expectations. It's an old house with creaky floors (sometimes) and an old steep staircase, but the hosts have thoughtfully and imaginatively upgraded the kitchen and bathroom, making it easy and enjoyable to use. While our main destination was marquette, we liked what we found in ishpeming. We recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Great stay and great area!

The house was super cute and very clean. We felt very comfortable during our stay. It was great to have the streaming services, too! The kids loved watching a little TV while we got ready in the morning and at night. There was a lot to do in the area. The neighborhood was quiet. We will definitely book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

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

Darling Stay

Thoughtfully renovated old house with a restful backing of wooded area chirping with birds in the mornings.. every detail in this house is intentional - the beds are wonderfully comfortable, the color scheme is therapeutic, the window views are lovely. You will not regret stopping in here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Wonderful stay!

The Bluff is a wonderful house with a great view and wonderful host! The house was perfect for our family of 5 + dog. Wonderfully decorated, cozy and had everything we needed! Location was perfect for all of our upper peninsula activities. Two things to note - the bathroom is upstairs (worked fine for us, but good to note depending on guests mobility) and the parking/drive is on a steep hill (again, fine for us but in the winter you may have trouble without an SUV). We had a great stay, would highly recommend the Bluff and will stay again if we visit the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Cozy Stay Close to Trails

Heather is a fabulous, responsive host and the location could not have been better for our stay during the Marji Gesick. The house is cozy, clean, and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood and within walking distance to a cute lakefront park. While the listing states there are 2 bedrooms, access to the second bedroom and the bathroom requires passing through the first bedroom, so it is not a truly private space, which is something to consider depending on who you are travelling with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Macomb, United States

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

Peaceful and relaxing

The property had all the amenities we needed plus extras we didn't. The host was so kind as to supply a slow cooker for us. One less thing to pack. PERFECT location to hiking and biking trails. We definitely are planning a return visit. Having air condition was a huge benefit because the weather was extra warm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

Beautiful bluff home

Enjoyed our stay at the bluff house! Quiet neighborhood with plenty of space for us and our grandpuppy in the home. Loved the decorating with homey touches nd color schemes. Hersheys kisses in a ceramic house and doggy treats in canister were fun little touches. Heather was very easy to reach and communicate with! Nice perk....it was super close to our daughter's new apartment! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kristin R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The Bluff

Overall it was a cozy option rather than a hotel. Great communication with owners and very quaint house. Loved the gas fireplace. Note the beds are full not queen, not sure if I missed that. Kitchen could have been equipped with more items (measuring cups, larger pots and pans, and no dishwasher.) Loved that it was pet friendly and they had bowls, treats and a chain for a dog. Wished there was more grass area for pets. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Peter Y.

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

Enjoyable time in Ishpeming

We enjoyed our time. The house is an older home with character that has been nicely renovated and continues to get a few updates. For future renters: the upstairs is a nice space to sleep 4 plus the bathroom. The two sleeping areas and the bathroom are separated by slider type door, and the one sleeping area is in the landing area of the upstairs. It is all completely acceptable and worked for our family of 4. Heather was very accessible to answer all of our questions and was very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicki r., Ann Arbor

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

we loved this place

we were in the UP for NMU orientation as well as a bit of a family vacation. We decided to stay outside of marquette so we could explore the area a bit more. This place is close enough to marquette that you can easily get there, but also far enough away that you can see other things. It is centrally located and close to grocery stores and restaurants. The hosts were excellent and provided us with everything we needed included recommendations for dinner, etc...Being able to bring our dogs was an essential for us and not only were they welcome but there were dog treats, dog bowls, and a tie out for them. Inside the house is nicely remodeled and the beds were super comfy. We also loved the couch and chairs in the living room. This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly w.

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

Our review

Cute house on the bluff with great view of the lake . Convenient location. Areas that need to be improved: Have glass removed from the yard especially for those that have dogs. Lack of screens on the windows that made us use the hvac system that made a lot of noise when trying to sleep. The toilet seat was not the right fit and slid all over . Recommendation: screens on the windows , fix the toilet, have a book that tells you how to use lights ,better lighting in the kitchen, have a TV remote that works, remove the glass shards in the yard, area attractions and restaurants information. Overall I'd give a 7/10
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Thad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Heather A Swanson

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My husband and I are life long residents of Ishpeming. We raised our three children as proud Hematites. I am a histoy teacher at the Ishpeming MIddle School. I am passionate about my community and it's local history. We also love to travel and explore new places. Creating a space that is functional and inviting and allows people to enjoy Ishpeming and the rest of the Upper Peninsula seemed like a great fit for me as I consider retirement from teaching.

Why they chose this property

This lovely home sits at the base of Pilot's Knob and directly across from my parents home. We bought it from a tax sale in August of 2021 and began renovating it with the idea that we would share it with visitors to our area. It overlooks Lake Bancroft and has a very unique bluff as a backyard. Next spring we will ad a deck and outdoor firepit area for our guests to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Nice quiet neighborhood overlooking the lake and close to everything!
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