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Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

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View from Lake Superior looking at house and property.
Plenty of lake views and sunrises from these living and dining room windows.
Open living area on first floor.
Fully stocked kitchen.
Woodstove provides quick heat and a cozy setting.

Overview of Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

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Lake Linden, MI
  • Popular LocationHoughton County Historical Museum28 min drive
  • AirportHancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)41 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoughton–Hancock Bridge43 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan Technological University48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

Located on the east side of the Keweenaw Peninsula, near Houghton and Calumet, this cabin offers panoramic views of Lake Superior and Big Traverse Bay. Often referred to as 'The Waikiki Beach of the Keweenaw Peninsula,' the pure white sand beach is more than 100’ deep and more than three miles long. This cabin's personal beach is over 200' wide with one immediate neighbor.

Year-round 26 x 28 Chalet-style lake house provides 180 degree view of Lake Superior, has central heating, full basement with laundry facilities, full bathroom with shower, and full kitchen. Recent updates include: new sauna, new flooring throughout first floor, tiled bathroom flooring with local Lake Superior pebbles, new twin bunk bed, and kitchen. Available April through early January.
The house's lake side has a 16’ deep x 28' wide deck. Main floor has one bedroom (with bunk bed), bathroom with 5’ shower, and an open concept kitchen, dining, and family room. Family room has a woodburning stove. Interior is lined with Nordic White Spruce tongue and groove paneling imported from Scandinavia--providing a cozy ambiance. Upstairs has two bedrooms; one bedroom has a queen bed and one twin bed, and the large master bedroom has windows overlooking Lake Superior and includes a Queen-size bed. Lie in bed while watching the moon rise over the lake, or--if you're an early riser, watch the sunrise each morning. Basement is well-lit and dry--and has full laundry facilities with washer and dryer; plenty of room to store bikes, skis, etc.

The house is well stocked with amenities to accommodate families (Porta crib, high chair, stroller, toddler life preservers), couples, friends, or someone looking for quiet solitude. There are two kayaks, a SUP (stand up paddle board), and several bikes. The kitchen is fully stocked and is perfect for cooking gourmet meals or something quick and easy.

This property is uniquely situated with a panoramic view of Lake Superior out the front side and a view out the cabin’s backside toward a large wetlands area with lagoon (suitable for canoeing and kayaking) and lots of wildlife: common sitings of bald eagles, sand hill cranes, beaver, geese, ducks, and deer. Great blueberry picking in late summer/early fall on the property, nearby public parks and a pick-your-own blueberry farm just a few miles away. Superb fall colors make autumn a beautiful time to visit.

Woodburning sauna with large changing room, great views of Lake Superior (from within the sauna), and a front patio. Firewood is provided for sauna and for the woodburning stove in the cabin.

Beach is 100+ feet deep and 200 feet wide--providing ample room for almost any kind of beach activity, including volleyball (volleyball net available). Outdoor burn pit on beach, with surrounding benches. Gather around the fire, cook up s'mores, listen to the waves and wildlife. You'll feel that stress fade away.

Please call or email for more photos or for questions about the property or surrounding area.

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Property manager

Todd
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Without specific approval.

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
On the main floor, pet waste goes in the trash.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking is OK. No butts on the ground.
The most important rule is to enjoy your stay!
For everyone's enjoyment, only sand can go in the sand; no food, dirt, rocks, ashes, etc. are to be dumped anywhere on the property.
Please do not put sand in the fire pit. Use water to extinguish the fire if desired.

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
Note from host: Without specific approval.
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Linden

Located in Lake Linden, this cottage is on the beach. Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters and Coppertown USA Mining Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Prospector's Paradise and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Mine Shaft and The Jampot are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Lake Linden, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton County Historical Museum - 28 min drive
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 32 min drive
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 43 min drive
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 44 min drive
  • Michigan Technological University - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pancho's Wild Blueberries - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior located?

This Lake Linden cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Thayer Lake and Houghton County Historical Museum. Jacob's Falls and Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeff h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, Beautiful Location
Clean, Beautiful scenic location. Exactly as presented on the website. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to MTU
This was a great property for us and our 2 Tech kids. We were able to cook meals and had enough room in the living room/dining room. Beds were comfy. With the extremely mild winter we even walked the beach! There was a cleaning issue that we found due to the last renter's being inconsiderate but the owner was very attentive and had a cleaner come out to figure out the next steps. We hope to come back in the summer if we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Lake Getaway in UP Winter
We loved our stay so much! The striking views of lake superior. The cozy wood stove. The wood fired sauna. Perfect homebase for exploring the winter wonderland that is the UP!! Todd was super kind and helpful during out stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing family get away
The communication from booking to check out was amazing. The property was as described and the view phenomenal. From cool dips in Lake Superior, warming up in the sauna or traversing all the Keewenaw has to offer led to a fantastic family get away. This property is on my list to return to.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome getaway
Todd the cabin was perfect! So much fun on one of the strangest Christmas’s in a long time!! Thank you for welcoming us into your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd

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We moved to the area about ten years ago and both work as educators. We enjoy being outdoors, gardening, exploring the Keweenaw, and raising our young son in a place with four distinctive seasons. Kathleen is originally from Upper Michigan and has enjoyed returning 'home'. Todd is from the Chicago area and has enjoyed life at a slower, quieter pace.

Why they chose this property

We love the beach and lagoon access and the simple but efficient way the cabin is designed. We had been looking for a lakefront property for the past five years and this cabin was everything we had desired. We enjoy using it in the off season with our young son while also making updates and improvements for our guests.

What makes this property unique

What we like most about our cabin are the panoramic views over 'The Big Lake' (as locals call it), with views of the small mountains to the north on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the wide open expanse of Lake Superior to the east, sunrises over the lake, moonrises over Grand Traverse Point to the south. These views can be enjoyed from inside the cabin, inside the sauna, from the deck, or--of course--from on the beach and sitting around the beach firepit.

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