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1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake

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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
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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

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.

Property manager

Diane Giesau
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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ontonagon, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Superior Trail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mirror Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Presque Isle River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Main Overlook - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ontonagon Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Syl's Cafe - Houghton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Connie's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stubb's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sip N Snack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roxey's - ‬7 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 a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior, Lake Superior Trail and Mirror Lake. Presque Isle River and Beaver Creek Trail are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Very nice place

Very well priced and very easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

January Snowmobile Trip

Location and home worked out great for our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Guys snowmobile trip

Great location close to trail.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Snowmobiling in Ontonagon

Nicely updated older home very close to Lake Superior and a main snowmobile trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Cottage with character

A nice home with character. Clean and had everything we needed. Easy access to Lake Superior and snowmobile trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Great home base for our trip.

Great cottage with everything we needed. Plenty of room for our family of 4. Fully stocked kitchen! Counter is a little short, but it added to the charm. Nice mix of original woodwork and remodeled upstairs. Very clean and well maintained. We were gone during the day but came back to find the snow plowed from the driveway. Enjoyed family dinners around the table and comfy beds. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

Steve T.

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

Short stay

The property was very nice! Beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H.

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

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

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

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

Alena G.

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

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

Alena G.

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

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

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

Shad s.

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

Golf trip

Perfect spot next to beach, glad we stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

Kristen W.

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

Great beach

Relaxing Adventure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

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

Diana W.

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

Fabulous

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Sheree K.

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

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

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

Jerome F., New Hope

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

close to snowmobile trail

Good location .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

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