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1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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ontonagon, MI
  • Place, Ontonagon Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and Clinic
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ontonagon Township Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Be respectful of neighbors
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved pets welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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 cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Ontonagon Lighthouse and Old Victoria are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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ontonagon, MI

What's nearby

  • Ontonagon Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and Clinic - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ontonagon Township Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 24 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 29 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Holiday Station Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Syl's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roxey's Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stubb's Bar & Museum - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lynn's North Country Cafe - ‬8 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 23 kg 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake located?

Located in Ontonagon, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Ontonagon Township Park Beach. Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and Clinic and Ontonagon Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well stocked kitchen and in a fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

Katrina P.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Area & Perfect Accommodations

The house worked so well for our family! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable charming cottage. Well stocked with everything we needed. Clean with super comfy beds. Easy walk to shops and cafes. Safe secure quiet neighborhood with a walking path from the lawn to the lake! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the cottage. It was very roomy, well appointed with everything we needed (and then some) and located close to the beach in a wonderful small town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was a cute, clean and convenient location for us to visit the Porcupine Mountains and enjoy the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, easy and simple check in, convenient to the public beach, house was clean and very well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cherie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rustic cottage with perfect proximity to beautiful Lake Superior, the Porcupine Mountains and downtown Ontonogan.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, awesome location, host is very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazingly well-stocked with necessities and kitchen ware, pantry supplies, beach accessories. The location was in close proximity to town and easily accessible to Lake Superior beach walks. The owner was easy to contact with questions. It met our needs very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful stay. It was such a cute spot perfectly located. Lake Superior is beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connie T.

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

Perfect location

Loved being so close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Laurie O.

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

Just like our family cottage

What a comfortable and lovely cottage! Reminded us of our 100-year old family cottage in Wisconsin--and just as satisfying, as was our long beach walks. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Very happy

Neat little house. Awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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