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Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior

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View of Village from Deck
Morning Light
Library French Door Opening to Deck
Gourmet Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Eagle River, MI
  • Eagle River Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Eagle River Lighthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Jampot
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior

Carefully restored 1850's lighthouse boasts 3000 sf of living space including gourmet kitchen, library, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Interior opens onto 1200 sf of gorgeous deck and a four season sunroom. Easily move from indoor comfort to the beauty of the outdoors on Lake Superior's shore. Everything our guests need, from linens to top notch cooking equipment to a good read is waiting at the Eagle River Lighthouse.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids welcomed, but house is designed for adults
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fireworks in/on property
No camping on property
Please respect our neighbors - quiet hours after 10pm

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eagle River

Located in Mohawk, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lake Superior and Eagle Harbor Conservation and Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Jampot and Gabriel J Chopp Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eagle River, MI

What's nearby

  • Eagle River Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eagle River Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eagle River Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Jampot - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Eagle Harbor Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitzgerald's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cliff View Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vansville Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪古琴餐廳 - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 1850 Lighthouse Lake Superior located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Eagle River Lighthouse and Lake Superior. Eagle River Beach and Houghton Township Square Park are just steps away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Eagle River lighthouse is in a class by itself regarding elegance, comfort, and a sense of history. Every amenity has been thoughtfully provided. If you're wondering whether it's really worth the money, I will simply say that I think the price I paid was an excellent value for the destination.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Stunning experience

The lighthouse surpassed all expectations - gorgeous property, excellent location, attentive host. The layout afforded so many views, lounge areas and space to stretch out. The decks and adirondacks were perfect for enjoying the lake view and the blanket of stars at night. Highest recommendations....thank you for allowing us to make excellent memories!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay. Fun to here foghorn go off every 2 minutes when the Lake Superior was covered with fog. Then the sun comes out and shines on the lake making diamonds on the water. Sunsets were beautiful. The house had everything we needed to have a great time. The flowers in the gardens were so pretty. Seeing majestic eagles flying over every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful property! It’s well stocked with all the necessities and more. We enjoyed the deck and the beach the night we arrived and then the rain came unfortunately so we hung out indoors quite a bit. We loved our time there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Peaceful getaway

Loved this property. Amenities are top notch and the views are incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Great Place with a View

Our second time staying here, loved every second of it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

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

Absolutely Amazing

The Eagle River Lighthouse is a lovely, comfortable home that is perfect for a relaxing stay on the Keneewaw Peninsula. The property manager, Jan, was very helpful and pleasant. It is beautifully renovated and stocked with everything that you could need to enjoy your stay. We were treated with a loaf of delicious bread, maple syrup, and local coffee. The lighthouse has great views of Lake Superior and is close to several sites like Copper Harbor. There are many eagles nesting nearby and yooperlites to be found. It is walking distance to Fitzgerald’s, a surprisingly good local restaurant. We highly recommend visiting the Eagle River Lighthouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Fall trip

This is by far one of the most beautiful and unique properties we have stayed in! Spectacular site and great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

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

One of my all-time favorites

This is our second stay at the Lighthouse and we will be coming back. Awesome house with plenty of space, a phenomenal view and walking distance to the awesome Fitzgerald's Restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan P.

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

AMAZING

Such a cool place to stay at!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

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

Amazing views!

Photos don't do it justice. This is an amazing property with beautiful views. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Great Get Away

Everything was perfect. Very nice finishes, clean and great communication from host. Tv could have been alittle larger but everything else was perfect and it was a nice week spent at the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory W.

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

Unequivocally perfect stay!!

An absolute dream come true for me and my family to stay in an actual lighthouse. The amenities were all top notch and the property manager couldn't have been more accommodating and kind. There were fresh cut flowers in each room and bread, coffee, and maple syrup from local shops left on the table for us when we arrived. The view was amazing to watch freighters go by in the sunroom and it was such a great location to use as a home base to explore the Keweenaw. The copper mines, beaches, museums, lighthouses and waterfalls we visited were all no more than 30 minutes away. We even saw an eagle up close on the river that runs next to the lighthouse. I was looking forward to this vacation for so long and I couldn't have imagined it to be any better or more perfect than it was. Thank you for allowing us to be temporary stewards of this beautiful piece of history and good luck on the current project. I can't wait to see it when it's finished!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Eagle River Lighthouse

We had wonderful experience at this beautiful location! Can't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great weekend!

Very clean and owner was super responsive. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Family stay

Spent 2 nights with spouses family on the banks of Lake Superior. Comfortable accommodations and everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Annual event

This is our 4th stay and it is perfect. Wonderful accommodations and serene location. We will back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Northern Lights

Beautiful property! Very nicely remodeled and comfortable spaces! Perfect for 3 couples color touring in the Keweenaw. Beautiful sunset and northern light views over Lake Superior. Nice touches with fresh flowers, and local treats! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Beautiful historic lighthouse!

Overall, we were blown away by the entire trip. Jan the property manager was amazing to work with - she responded quickly and was very detailed in her instructions and recommendations for local spots. We brought our snowmobiles and this location is very close to trail 151, plus there was plenty of space for our jeep, trailer, and snowmobile parking.The interior design is beautiful and the front sun room with views of Lake Superior is my favorite part. Absolutely recommend this place to anyone who loves the beauty and history of northern Michigan. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Beautiful Getaway

We had an awesome time at the Lighthouse! It was well stocked with all of the extra things we could need, the vibe was so mellow and relaxing, and the spaces were perfect for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Beautiful, welcoming and comfortable home

Historic Lighthouse is thoughtfully furnished, to the smallest detail. Property managers Virginia and Jan are quick to respond and very accommodating. If you are in this area and wondering where to stay, stop looking and book the Historic 1850 Lighthouse in Eagle River!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

So perfect

The gifts of local bread and syrup were a heart warming touch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Family Tradition

This is our third annual trip and we plan on continuing the family tradition. Wonderful space - large and open without losing the feeling of warmth and intimacy. The surrounding area is beautiful, quiet, and travel is easy. We love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

A Really Great Place

We loved the mixture of the historic origins of the building and the top notch upgrades in the baths and kitchen. Would recommend this property with two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Superior View on superi

Great location hard with snowmobile primarily due to weather but otherwise outstanding. Beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Cole

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Bud and Jan Cole, a brother/sister team, hail from six generations of UP natives and lovers. Both share a passion for the history, pristine natural beauty and people of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Together, they work to restore historic properties to their full potential, incorporating old world charm with contemporary sensibility. Their appreciation of the area translates into a willingness to guide you to splendid trails and back country, historic venues full of fact and legend, and a easy place to enjoy a meal with friends and family at the end of the day.

Why they chose this property

The Cole family spent summer vacations on Eagle River's shores. Fond memories birthed a desire to invest in the community. Once owned by their great great aunt's daughter, the Eagle River Lighthouse offered a rare and special opportunity to preserve a vital part of Eagle River's history while providing a venue for new families and friends to create special memories.

What makes this property unique

The Eagle River Lighthouse is absolutely unique in its history and presentation. It was commissioned by the US Government to guide ships along Lake Superior's Keweenaw coast. Built in 1855 completely of red stone, it housed the light keeper and his family. The light was decommissioned in 1909 and the property sold into private ownership. The partners wanted to preserve the building's character and share its legacy as a beacon with others who treasure history and the splendor of lighthouses.

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