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Cottage retreat 1/2 block to beach & bike path! Includes 2 bikes. Bring the dog!

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Comfortable living room with plenty of natural light.
Living area
Room
Couch with very comfortable pull out bed.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 238 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marquette, MI
  • Popular LocationMarquette Harbor Light9 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorthern Michigan University12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSuperior Dome4 min drive
  • AirportMarquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage retreat 1/2 block to beach & bike path! Includes 2 bikes. Bring the dog!

Thanks for looking at our vacation cottage!

This is a four seasons home that is ready to keep you warm through a U.P. winter storm or welcome you in the summer to a cool lake breeze.

At 414 SF, this house is sized for a couple looking to escape to the U.P. We are pet friendly, so bring your dog! There is a $95 pet fee so please be sure to include "pets" with the number of people staying. Pets are people too! :) We will consider a second pet for an additional $95 per stay.

The home is located in Marquette's historic East Side and is only a half block to the most popular beach in Marquette. From Spring through Fall, the rental includes two 3 speed cruiser bikes. With the bike path less than a 30 second pedal away, it's up to you to decide if you want to go to Presque Isle Park, the Third Street Village, the downtown restaurants or Farmer's Market, or maybe the brew pubs after a full day on the beach, mountain biking, or skiing.

The home has been decorated with a mix of whimsy and local history. It has a comfortable queen sized bed, air conditioner, new furnace, and washer and dryer. Please note that the bathroom is small, as shown in the photos. While most find the bathroom manageable, if you are a larger/taller person or have mobility issues you might have a difficult time.

The home also includes WiFi and Netflix.

The patio doors in the living room open to a deck and a private backyard. The deck has a patio set and deck chairs.

The private backyard is fenced in with convenient access from the patio doors. The home is pet-friendly and allows up to two dogs for an additional $95 per dog per stay. (Because the VRBO billing system only accounts for one dog, please let us know if you will be bringing two dogs and we will add the additional charge to your reservation.) Pets are not allowed on the furniture and bed and we do ask that you clean up after your dog after he uses the yard with the disposable doggie bags that are provided in the shed.

This house is a carriage house, which means it shares the property with another house. The other house is occupied by quiet long-term renters. The driveway is shared with the long-term renters but your home has its own allotted parking space and has its own private fenced in backyard.

We are locals and live just a block away! We are happy to help you make the most of your stay. We don't think you'll find a better location in Marquette and look forward to hearing from you!

Property manager

Greg & Kate
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Maximum occupancy is 2 people, incluuding children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs are not allowed on furniture or bed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
To prevent dog hair and paw prints, we ask that visitors with dogs bring coverings for the bed and furniture.

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
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 deadlock

About the area

Marquette

Located in Marquette, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marquette Harbor Light and Marquette Maritime Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Marquette Harbor Light - 9 min walk
  • Northern Michigan University - 12 min walk
  • Upper Peninsula Children's Museum - 3 min drive
  • Superior Dome - 4 min drive
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery - 18 min walk
  • Ore Dock Brewing Company - 3 min drive
  • Yoop Coop - 4 min drive
  • Blackrocks Brewery - 15 min walk
  • Wooden Nickel - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage retreat 1/2 block to beach & bike path! Includes 2 bikes. Bring the dog! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KEN S.

Quaint and Charming
The cottage met all of our needs and then some! A block walk to the beach is a big plus. The cottage is small and the attention to detail and creative use of limited space added to the comfort of the cottage. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck while our dogs played in the fenced-in back yard. Overall, this was a very enjoyable place to stay during our Marquette visit. We would love to stay here again the next time our travels bring us to Marquette.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renae R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 days in Marquette
This little house was just right for the two of us to spend a few days in Marquette. We were very lucky to have mostly sunny days and really enjoyed the back deck. The place is private, quiet and close to the beach and lakeshore path!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa J., St. Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay!
The cottage was in a convenient location and sparkling clean. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend at NMU
This cottage is very convenient to everything you need to do in Marquette! You can walk, bike or drive to many destinations. It was nice to be able to bring our dog and she had her own fenced in backyard to enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Nice and cozy, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg & Kate

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My wife Kate and I have lived in Marquette since 2005. Kate is a Registered Nurse and I am a Professional Engineer. We both retired in 2017.

Kate and I are both outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy stepping out our front door and finding ourselves at the lake or in the woods within minutes. We both love trail running and the miles of trails that branch out from the City.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I own several long-term rental houses in the City. We bought this home in 2010 and chose the home to be a vacation home because it is close to the lake and a perfect little cottage for a couple or family looking to be near all of Marquette's most popular destinations.

What makes this property unique

We don't think you'll find a house that's closer to everything that Marquette has to offer, from it's pristine beaches to it's fabulous parks, or vibrant downtown. Our goal is to have you park your car and be within walking and biking distance to all of Marquette's popular destinations.

We pride ourselves on being attentive and providing you a cozy, clean, comfortable, and affordable home away from home.

Languages:

English

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