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The Swede's House @ 1603

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Escanaba, MI
  • Place, Delta Plaza Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Swede's House @ 1603

This elegant 100 year old home with original oak accents throughout including staircase is located near downtown Escanaba, a short bike ride away form the lakefront. it is within easy walking distance to several nearby restaurants. The house is nicely landscaped and includes a lovely fenced in perennial garden and landscaped front yard. House has been updated with all modern appliances and amenities with eclectic upscale furnishings and antiques. Access to kitchen. Street/driveway parking is available. It should be noted that my co-host and resident assistant, Mitchell, resides in the basement apartment. This space is completely separate from the two floors of the Swede’s House and has a separate entrance. Please do not hesitate to reach out to him during your stay as he will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding places to eat, dat trips and the like. He will also to help with any questions about the house should you have them. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly, however, at 505.230.9923 should you have any questions. I’m more than happy to helpout whenever or wherever I can.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Escanaba

Escanaba is home to this holiday home. Sand Point Lighthouse and Peninsula Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Little Bay de Noc. William Bonifas Fine Arts Center and Bowl-A-Rama are also worth visiting.
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Escanaba, MI

What's nearby

  • Delta Plaza Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Escanaba Country Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ludington Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sand Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Granada - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Swede's House @ 1603 pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Swede's House @ 1603?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swede's House @ 1603 on 19 December 2025 start from NZ$176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Swede's House @ 1603?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Swede's House @ 1603?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Swede's House @ 1603?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Swede's House @ 1603 located?

Situated in Escanaba, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of William Bonifas Fine Arts Center and Lake Michigan. Delta Plaza Mall and Little Bay de Noc are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Family Trip to the UP

We had a wonderful stay! Beautiful home, attentive host, beautiful location. We were very pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Highly recommend

Beautiful home. Our stay was very enjoyable and we found great places to eat Mo's and Drifters both great restaurants. We really enjoyed the house and would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

The house had everything we needed. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

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

Comfortable and convenient

I loved the architecture of the house, and the decorations were perfect. Very conveniently located to Escanaba Park where we enjoyed fireworks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Escababa retreat

Home was beautiful & owners had worked hard to insure their guests would be comfortable & have all their needs met.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Nice and quiet

This us a very nice place in a quiet neighboorhood with a good view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Escanaba trip

We had a great stay and visit in Escanaba. Great accomodations always make things better. 😊
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Ratify home

The is was a gorgeous home. Very comfortable and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lance g.

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

Nice family house

The host of this home was very accommodating & nice. The house was very comfy & cozy. Just a minute walk to the main street and close to the harbor & park. We also traveled with our 2 small dogs & this house worked well for them as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G.

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

Girls Getaway

We enjoyed having three large bedrooms, so everyone had their own privacy. The house was nicely furnished. We felt safe and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal r.

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

Yoopers

Loved....Loved....Loved The pictures do not do the house justice. The owner is helpful and welcoming and hopefully the next time we're up there we can stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! I love the decor in the house! Full of eclectic artwork & style. Since we were there in business didn’t really get to enjoy the entire property but a great place to relax and feel at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis T.

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

Lovely Comfortable Home!!

We loved our stay at the Swede House. We were in town for a funeral with our grown children. The house was beautifully decorated, clean, and had everything we needed. It is set in a quiet neighborhood one block off of Ludington which had plenty of restaurants, very convenient. Many thanks to the owner for the extra coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine W.

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

Christmas Escanaba

Wonderful Dutch-colonial full of interesting antiques. Very large bedrooms upstairs, each very private. One block from many restaurants and coffee shops. Enjoyed walking and driving through the historical neighborhood. A few blocks from Lake Michigan. We stayed during Christmas and did a lot of cooking. Had everything we needed in the kitchen. Will stay agsin in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

We had a great stay with two adults, a toddler and two dogs. Everything was comfortable and Jerry was very accommodating and easy to work and communicate with. The house was clean and quiet and we didn’t even notice the tenants (who were very nice) in the basement apartment other than our dogs alerting here and there. Overall a great stay! If you travel with small kids, just be prepared to put some of the beautiful but toddler tempting items away behind the doors in the sunroom to keep them safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion B.

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

Escanaba gem

The Swedes House is truly a gem. The house was clean, comfortable and was exactly as listed. Check-in and out were a breeze. Communication with Jerry was excellent! We took a star away for the location/neighborhood, but that was really due to some noisy neighbors down the street, which no one can really control. Our stay was fantastic. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

lora b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good getaway

You guys have tell people that somebody else can be renting the basement at the same time that you rent the house. Overall beutifull house need more deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Great time in Escanaba

My wife and I stayed at this property while we were in Escanaba for a funeral. The property is older, but in a good way. Beautiful older home, nicely furnished, but still very comfortable. The owner was very quick to answer any questions, and had the home nicely prepared for our stay. We will probably be returning to the UP next year and plan to stay at "The Swede" if it's available. One thing to note. The home is 2 story, and the bedrooms are upstairs. please keep this in mind for older/elderly guests who may have issues with navigating stairs. Again, it's a beautiful home, and we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Renee D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good Host

I did a walk through when I got there, because I had broke my foot and wanted to see how many steps on the stairs. The house needed to be thoroughly cleaned, a lot of cobwebs for me. Then I found out that reading an email they send out to Vrbo renters that someone would be in the basement! Freaked us all out. Luckily no one was renting out the basement. The host was very good, very helpful, and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Janeane M.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by jerel

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Love being a host as I have the opportunity to make guests’ stays the very best which is why I offer quite sincerely my help with anything that a guest may have a question or concern about.This is my family home which I was brought up in and my mother was born and raised an is a special place I want to share with others.

Why they chose this property

It is where I grew up with many fond memories and family history.

What makes this property unique

100 year old historic home built by a Swedish contractor for a Swedish family which lived there for three generations. The build quality in this home is unusual and has many modern upgrades that enhance the ambiance and character of the home without compromising its original aesthetic.
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