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Lake Superior Beachfront Retreat

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The west end of the bay during  the fall
Living Room overlooking Lake Superior
Spacious living room with door leading to patio & beach
Living room lake view
Dining room table that seats 8

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Marquette, MI
  • Presque Isle Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Superior Dome
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom on 2nd level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom on main level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lake Superior Beachfront Retreat

This beautiful and charming home has just been lovingly refurbished by me this summer, 2016 – so everything is new and welcoming. There is plenty of room for up to 8 guests, including a master bedroom on the main floor and 3 bedrooms on the second floor.

The Space and the Place
This house is located on the ONLY private beach in the city of Marquette with phenomenal views of Lake Superior and Presque Isle Park. This home has private beach access; and huge windows that showcase the Lake Superior vistas. Step down a few steps to the sands of Lake Superior. Long walks, jogs, paddle boarding, swimming, kayaking, surfing, rock hunting, castle building and more are all at your door.

Even better, we’re conveniently located to everything that there is to see and do in the ‘Capital City’ of the Upper Peninsula - Marquette, Michigan. In the summer, there’s world-class mountain biking, hiking, boating and “sweet water” paddling on Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. In the winter, multiple feet of snowfall make for great Nordic and Alpine skiing. In town, there’s a vibrant foodie scene with elegant restaurants, gastro pubs, coffee roasters and microbreweries.

Inside the House
Nearly the entire front of this lovely beachfront house is glass. Open the doors and let the Lake Superior breezes and waves become part of your vacation. Listen to the surf at night as you cozy up in comfort.
The living area has a fireplace, flat-screen TV and comfy new furniture. Gather the family ‘round in the evenings for movies, board games or to share your day’s collection of memories.
New appliances add ease and functionality to an already charming, bright and updated kitchen. There is a master bedroom with a king bed on the first floor; and a full bathroom on the main floor features a vanity sink and (shower/tub). Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a second full bathroom. One bedroom has a queen size bed featuring a comfy oversized chair ; the other 2 ‘bunk rooms’ have twin tops and full bottoms. All the bedrooms are furnished with lamps featuring USB charger ports. This is the perfect venue for either a professional or a family getaway.


This house was renovated in the fall of 2016, including all new furniture, mattresses, pillows, liens, cellular blinds, appliances, light fixtures & new paint. You will find an open kitchen fully furnished to meet all your cooking & dining needs. The living room offers amazing views of Lake Superior with access to the deck featuring a double grill with a walkway to the private beach in your backyard.

Property manager

Tera

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock

About the area

Marquette

Located in Marquette, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Marquette Harbor Light and Marquette Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Presque Isle Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Superior Dome - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 10 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Superior Pizza & Sub Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blackrocks Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Third Base Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Elixirs by BeWell Marquette - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Beachfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Superior Beachfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Superior Beachfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Superior Beachfront Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Lake Superior, Middle Bay Beach and Presque Isle Park. Dead River Beach and Northern Michigan University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

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

Great place, amazing views.

We were in town for a wedding with three kids. Very close to town and amazing views of the lake (with northern lights!). The kitchen is setup well and bedrooms are very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

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

Amazing place

Wonderful place. Been coming up to Marquette my whole life and this is the best place I’ve ever stayed at. The beach is wonderful and it’s an easy walk to Presque Isle.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M F.

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

Fabulous!

Visiting the UP has been a bucket-list item for our family. This home checked off all the boxes: close enough to Marquette for shopping and dining, yet just enough distance from town to feel we were away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Marquette’s airport made for relatively easy access from other parts of the country. Being able to sleep with the windows open and walk out the door and down to the beach was wonderful. The water clarity of Superior made for lots of rockhounding fun, and the proximity to Little Presque Isle Park allowed us ready access to beautiful sunset views, peaceful hikes, and thrilling jumps into the lake at Black Rocks. The home’s location is perfectly situated for day trips to various waterfall hikes or to other areas along the Superior shore. And if we wanted to stay put, the home’s accommodations were roomy and comfortable for our group of six. Tera is a wonderful and responsive host. Definitely will go back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

A GREAT SPOT ON THE GREATEST LAKE

This is an incredible home right on Lake Superior. Very roomy. Clean. Super views of the lake. Extremely quiet. We've been coming to the UP for 20 years and this is the best place we've ever stayed. Tera is an All-Star host.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

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

Awesome house and location

Only drawback was the train switching yard across the street was noisy 24/7. After a while we didn't notice it as much, but the first few days were tough. Loved the house. Loved the beach. Views were outstanding!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

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

Wonderful visit

Location was perfect for our group! Presque Isle Park just a half mile down the road made for mornings spent birding, walking, running, and viewing the activity of the ore boats. Close to Marquette for visiting museums and local eateries. Target close for grocery shopping. Lake front was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalia K.

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

Amazing place

This place was amazing!!! The host was fantastic as well Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Convenience

We had friends and family use this rental for a wedding. It was close to restaurants and the wedding venue which made it convenient for festivities leading up to the wedding and the wedding day. Overall, the rental was nice, but I can't say that is was clean to my family's standards. Seems like it could use an end of season deep clean. Baseboards, windowsills, windows, walls in traffic areas, light fixtures were not clean. Lastly, we thought the pictures above the king bed were cool, but way to low to bed as they kept falling off at night. Would recommend if you are looking for a summer place to stay with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

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

Home away from home.

Check in and out was super easy. Their was no problem getting in contact with the host The house was clean and comfortable. It was like a home away from home. I definitely will be staying there when i come back to Marquette. Plus, it is close to downtown Marquette and the views of Lake Superior are incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanon S.

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

Perfect

The house and beach were perfect for our large family
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C., Aurora, IL

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

Tranquil beach cottage

This property is just as we hoped. Couldn’t ask for a better backdrop to visit Marquette with a private beach, ample living space and picture windows. Close to town but private, too. We fully enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy F.

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

Lake Superior rental

Great location, right on Lake Superior. Walking, biking into Presque island park was easy. House was good for us with 3 generations. AC has a difficult time getting cool in second level. Screens in master bedroom need replacing. Overall, a great rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

NMU Graduation Weekend

This was the perfect place for multiple generations to stay and celebrate our NMU grad. We all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Amazing views!

Property was as advertised - fantastic! A beautiful autumn getaway spot for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

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

Beautiful!

So great to sit, watch and listen to the waves rolling in, and the fall colors just added an extra touch of beauty! The location is great for a visit to Marquette, and the UP in general. House was well-kept, kitchen had good supply of cooking tools, bed was super comfy. It was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was amazing and the house was nice and clean. We loved spending evenings sitting on the beach enjoying the beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter "Skip" P.

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

Graduation

Very nice property on Lake Superior! Our family thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Dianne F.

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

Lake view

House very clean, well stocked. Beautiful view of the lake. Nice park on peninsula down the road with great water views and quiet easy walking paths. Enjoyed town of Marquette.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert U.

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

Relaxing at the “Lake house”

Directly on the beach of the greatest of all the great lakes. The House is located in a quiet neighborhood on a dead end street. The property is close to the rail line that runs to a coal dock, but the sound of the lake waves was a natural cover sound. Just a pleasant, short drive along the lakeshore to downtown Marquette. We will be back again someday, after only 3 days it felt like leaving home, as we were leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Beautiful and Lovely Stay

We really enjoyed not just the location, but also the lodgings. Clean house with plenty of room. Really enjoyed the space and will consider staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley F.

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

Wonderful property with stunning views

Our family of five stayed for Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful time! This house is so cute, surprisingly spacious and comfortable and has an absolutely beautiful beachfront view. The kids loved the beach during the day, the adults loved the stars at night. Would highly recommend, hope to be back next year. Also very close to downtown Marquette, great location overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

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

Fantastic location and home!

This home was exactly what we were looking for. The location can't be beat. The beach was absolutely perfect! So appreciated having the chairs available for us to use on the beach. The house was great. It had enough room for our extended family to all sleep, and room to all hang out and eat together. Everything was exactly as described. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Awesome Stay!

I completely agree with one of the other reviewer‘s said that the pictures don’t do it justice it is much nicer than I thought it would be. I have stayed at VRBO‘s on the ocean in Florida Hawaii and California, many times in each state and this was my favorite place. Loved the private beach. Also loved to go out hundreds of feet into the perfectly clear water and a perfect sand bottom, with no salt! The house was also fabulous and super easy. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great beach!

Enjoyed the great sandy beach, fire pit, and well equipped home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tera

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This location is very special to me because I born & raised on this very same beach, my great-grandfather was the very last ‘Keeper’ of the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse.

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