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Lake Superior Tri-level Spacious Hermitage, 5 acres & traditional Finnish sauna

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Cloud Mountain Hermitage
Our shoreline
Sunset shoreline
Hermitage Side View
Hermitage, Drive View
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Ontonagon, MI
  • Popular LocationPorcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPorcupine Mountains Ski Area6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Superior Trail21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Walkout Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Superior Tri-level Spacious Hermitage, 5 acres & traditional Finnish sauna

Owned by the Detroit Zen Center, we allow guests to use this hermitage half the year.
Our hermitage offers a tri-level floor plan, 360' of Lake Superior shoreline, 5 rolling acres of wooded lands, 2 woodstoves & a traditional Finnish wood-fired Sauna just behind the main cabin. The property sits just inside Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.

Entering off the main road, down a 1/4 mile wooded drive, to park in front of the large tongue-and-groove hand-milled home, with a friendly front porch with a stone chimney, chairs & lots of wood! Enter into a light-filled, spacious, open concept main living area - living - dining room - kitchen. It includes a woodstove, wood floors, stone chimney, smart tv, surrounded by huge windows & a wall of sliding glass doors going out to a deck that looks down to the lake & the walking paths. The dining table seats 8. At the back of the main floor is a master bedroom with its own stone chimney & woodstove, as well as a large picture window overlooking the land. Just outside the master bedroom is a full, marble tiled bathroom.

Upstairs is a 2 bedroom loft area, with another deck overlooking the land. There you find a lovely full bed with an antique desk & oversized closet. Adjacent is a bedroom with a queen bed & another full bed, dressers, and large deck.

Downstairs is a lower level walkout -- a standalone space with a sitting room, bedroom, and full bathroom, as well as a separate entrance door that leads to a deck, the walking trails & lake.

The heating system is very efficient & radiant (no furnace or forced air noise/dust), and we are very well insulated -- the 2 woodstoves add charm & coziness in winter. In summer, the lake keeps us cool, but we do have AC here as well.

Our road leads to the Lake of the Clouds, and is within minutes of endless hiking, cross country trails, waterfalls, & 2 miles from the Porcupine Mountain Downhill Ski Resort. Our hermitage is set 1/4 mile down a driveway, away from the main road, and is very quiet, and very private. Our land is filled with old-growth hemlock, oak, maple, cedar & pine. Deer & turkey & other wildlife are abundant. We enjoy exploring all the area has to offer, and it truly is like heaven on earth here.

We have high speed wifi, and use it for our phone service (cell service is spotty up here). We have a smart tv with Roku, and you can use netflix, hbo, fox sports, tcm, and much more. Our shoreline is lovely and rocky -- 1/4 west is an endless sandy beach as well. The historic mining town of Ontonagon is 12 miles east (15 minutes), where you can find an IGA grocery store, hospital, & full amenities. We are just outside Ontonagon in Silver City, where there is an Americinn Hotel 1 mile away, with a full bar & menu, or try Konteka -- a bowling alley & full restaurant 6 miles away in White Pine.

Property manager

Emju Hillary

Languages

English, Korean

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ontonagon

Located in Ontonagon, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Lake Superior. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ontonagon, MI

What's nearby

  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 17 min walk
  • Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 6 min drive
  • Lake Superior Trail - 21 min drive
  • Ontonagon Lighthouse - 21 min drive
  • Lake Gogebic - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Konteka - 9 min drive
  • Porky's Pub and Grub - 2 min drive
  • Paul's Superior View Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Two Loons - 2 min drive
  • Antonio's Restaurant - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Tri-level Spacious Hermitage, 5 acres & traditional Finnish sauna pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lake Superior Tri-level Spacious Hermitage, 5 acres & traditional Finnish sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Superior Tri-level Spacious Hermitage, 5 acres & traditional Finnish sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Superior Tri-level Spacious Hermitage, 5 acres & traditional Finnish sauna located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Porcupine Mountains Ski Area is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
We only wish we could have stayed longer. The home is absolutely beautiful and welcoming. It truly felt like we were treating ourselves to a true getaway, with the added luxury of having the most thoughtful and truly accommodating touches at hand. We arrived and left wishing that someday we could have something just like it…or be able to find more available dates to stay! Honestly, we can’t say enough about how attentive and kind our host, Emju was or how wonderful the stay was.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family snow-cation
Wonderful place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Getaway
Charming space, great for multiple family’s or groups. Fantastic location on Lake Superior and minutes from Porcupine Mountain State Park ❤️ Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place
We wanted a place near Lake Superior, and boy did this place fit that desire. You can see the lake down through a short path. At the end of the path, you'll find a firepit, kayaks, and plenty of seating. The house was clean, and the kitchen was stocked well for cooking utensils. It was incredibly quiet at the house, mostly birds and the waves. The host was extremely communicative and wanted to ensure we had everything we needed. We even used the swinging grill over the firepit on the side of the house. It's perhaps a 15 minute drive from Lake of the Clouds (you could even bike up there if you wanted), and about 15 minutes from Ontonagon if you need a proper grocer. Caveats for guests would be to make sure you have bug spray, and maybe some warmer clothes for cool evenings to be outside. You can swim from the shore, but you may want water socks to walk on the rocks below the water line as they're a bit slippery until you can get to a good depth. There are sand beaches in either direction nearby. As for the accuracy of the listing, I may not have properly understood the layout of the BRs. Nothing wrong for our party, just wasn't what I'd envisioned after reading the description. I think everyone in our party would be happy to go back. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Emju Hillary

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We are monks & students of the Detroit Zen Center, and live here half the year. The other half we live & teach meditation in Detroit. Our Abbot is 81 years old, of Finnish heritage, so living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan half the year is just perfect for him (the traditional Finnish sauna helps, too!). Many students & friends of our Zen Center retreat here, and we welcome guests to enjoy it other times, which helps with operating expenses. We appreciate the land and the area immensely up here, and are happy to share it with like-minded folks.

Why they chose this property

The land is just beautiful, the location ideal, and Lake Superior is the most powerful force we have met. Here, in the wilderness, nature is in charge, and is a perfect setting to relax, recharge & reconnect with the miracle of life. Our location is ideal, and is whey we chose this place for our retreat center after looking for years.

What makes this property unique

The woodstoves & wood-fired sauna are very special, as is the land itself and the openness of the space. Many people can be here without being right on top of one another, which is a great feature.

Languages:

English, Korean
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