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NORTHERN LIGHTS! Stately 5 bedroom beach house on Lake Superior.

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Allouez Twp, MI
  • Italian Hall Historical Marker
    13 min drive
  • Copper Country Firefighters History Museum
    13 min drive
  • Coppertown USA Mining Museum
    15 min drive
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Calumet

On the beach.At this Calumet vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Superior and 6 miles (10 km) of Black Creek Nature Sanctuary. Calumet Theatre and Italian Hall Historical Marker are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Coppertown USA Mining Museum - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Calumet Waterworks Beach - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 33 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 36 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miners Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Hut Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Coffee Works - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Up Pub - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NORTHERN LIGHTS! Stately 5 bedroom beach house on Lake Superior.

Large beamed living room with beautiful gas fireplace, 50" flat screen TV and multiple couches, chairs and tables. House is tastefully decorated with a mix of brand new furnishings as well as historical antiques and mementos. Kitchen is all stainless steel appliances including dish washer. Huge Master bedroom with king bed including en suite bathroom on main level as well as one bedroom with a queen bed and one bedroom with a twin. Main bathroom located on main floor as well. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with a queen bed and the other bedroom has two full beds. Upper level has original birds-eye maple hardwood floors and lower level is a dark hickory engineered hardwood throughout. Large deck and patio for lounging or entertaining, has a large gas/charcoal grill. Beach is just steps away with plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas.

Property manager

Philip Roberts

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One large or two small-medium sized dogs allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Stately 5 Bedroom Beach House Lake Superior 3 Miles Calumet
Stately 5 Bedroom Beach House Lake Superior 3 Miles Calumet
Northern Lights!! Stately 5 Bedroom Beach House on Lake Superior

NORTHERN LIGHTS! Stately 5 bedroom beach house on Lake Superior. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth R.

Property Manager Nightmare
Well, before our stay started the owner had contacted me asking me to cancel my reservation on VRBO and book directly through him. He stated it would save me money, I did find this odd but didnt think much of it. We first pulled up to the house thinking it looks great, it had an amazing location. The house is older so it had the charm of an older home. It could have been cleaner, that wasn’t a big issue for us. We did quickly realize that there were little things not working. We contacted the property owner/ manager about two unworking tv’s and a lack of pilot light on a gas fireplace, asking for help. It was a wet rainy day and we had already passed time by playing cards. He suggested we wait till tomorrow, I had asked for him to help me troubleshoot the problem and he starts calling me a Katen, ignorant and entitled. He attempts to tell me I must vacate immediately and he is going to call the sheriff. I had to spend 1.5 hours on the phone with VRBO to get this resolved. He is a problem host, and ge had no right to threaten us since we did not break the contract. After we proved HE had broken the contract by not providing a safe environment for us to stay in VRBO provided us with a full refund and released us from our reservation. I know owner is going to reply to this comment with hostility just like he has all the other reviews he did not like. You may not have any issues... but if you do... you do not want to deal with this man.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Peaceful Getaway
The location of this rental could not be much better. Views from the house and deck were spectacular and walking along the shore each day was a treat. Two areas to review: We definitely could have used more dinner plates as there there only 7 and some nights we needed plates for serving as well at dinner. Upstairs bedroom door would not stay closed, had to wedge a washcloth in the door jam to keep it closed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place but..
Would I stay there again? Yes. The location was great and having the beach right there was perfect. The price per night was right for two families splitting the bill. Here are some concerns we had. 1. Limited dinnerware and utensils. Bring extra plates for family bigger than 4. 2. The master bedroom on the first floor had spackle all over the walls that were not shown in the photos. It's not too big of a deal, but it appears that the finishing work was halted. The window in this room was not able to close once opened. So we had to go outside to shut it at night. 3. The instruction book stated that we had to remove all bedding and place it into bags. We did not feel that this was our job, but we did. However, we were not able to find enough bags for the amount of laundry that was there. 4. We ere not able to adjust the heat up. The crazy winds for two days had the screen door coverings moving with leaking air, Even with the fireplace going it was cold in the morning at 66 degrees with the drafts inside. Overall, for the location and price for two families, not a bad place, and would consider staying again. It was "clean" but could use a thorough deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucas P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Incredible beach location
Our group of 10 enjoyed the private beach and proximity to activities in the Keweenaw peninsula. The house was tight for 10, and wasn't really setup for more than 6. It would be good to have place settings and seating to accommodate everyone in the group. The house could use some TLC - a thorough cleaning, repairs to doors and windows, paint, and furniture. It was not clear that the outdoor space is shared with several other rentals - though the other guests were great, and it wasn't a problem. A toilet in an unfinished stone basement with steep stairs and no handrail is generally not considered a "bathroom," this is a two bath house. The owner promptly provided missing bedding and towels. The sunsets on the beach were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Fun
North Shore Cottages are located on a private beach on Lake Superior. Beautiful sunsets, rises and if your lucky, northern lights. Cottage and grounds filled with family fun house games yard games, boating, kayaking, with lots to do close by. Rock hunting, waterfalls, hiking, museums, shopping. Fun for whole family all week. Our second time there can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home for our family!
What an amazing location on the shores of Lake Superior. We loved our spot on the shoreline and were happy to find Yooperlites each evening. The firepit on the deck provided two nights of pure Michigan fun! My parents, grandmother, sister, nephew, and kids enjoyed the perfect weekend in this ideal home. We all traveled North to celebrate my oldest son's graduation from Michigan Tech. The house was clean and with 5 bedrooms, had all the space we needed. We ate breakfast each morning enjoying the sound of Lake Superior waves. We found great lunch options in Calumet and enjoyed takeout pizza from Calumet Works, a delicious dinner at Michigan House Cafe & Brewpub, and a graduation celebration dinner at Carmelitas, complete with thimbleberry margaritas. Delicious UP coffee was provided along with many other fun delights. The MTU colored and themed flowers on the table were the very best surprise! The owners are caring and the sweet message they left for us was heartfelt. Everything they did and provided only added to our celebration. We truly do hope to venture back often and with our second son starting at MTU in the fall, I'm certain we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful memories
The entire family from our 1 year old granddaughter all the way to my 72 year old husband loved the cottage and location. Quiet, beautiful view of Lake Superior and fantastic rock hunting. Close enough for short day trips to Copper Harbor to Houghton. Would love the owners to include some history on the McNaughton Cottage. Great time. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Up North Experience!
Beautiful cottage- like home, plenty of space, amazing location right on Lake Superior! We really enjoyed the sauna and fireplace... thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
XC ski weekend
Property was exactly as advertised. The barrel sauna was a hit with our group. Clean house in a nice quiet spot on Lake Superior
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with a great view
This property was so clean and so adorably decorated. The large group areas like the very large kitchen table were perfect for us. All of that was great, but the view was breathtaking over everything else. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view is superb!!
If you are looking for a secluded getaway with direct access to Lake Superior's majestic shoreline, time with family spent in an accommodating kitchen and cozying up to gaze at a cozy fireplace -- this is the place for you. We were able to gather our whole family for dinner - 14 people at the kitchen table -- such a nice blessing as we all congregated from different states.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Novi

Great location, plenty of space for gathering
excellent location on lake superior, beautiful sunsets and night skies, Place listed three bathrooms but one was a half bath in unfinished basement with steep stairs which no one wanted to use. Pet friendly, and overall pretty clean but we had issues with the garbage disposal/dishwasher not working and property owner said he'd put on the list to fix for next guest vs fixing it for us. The farm table was very sticky and dirty, we tried scrubbing with clorox wipes but never quite got it clean.. I think it needs deep cleaning and sealing... sort of like eating on outdoor picnic table with years of grime and dirt. Indoor and Outdoor gas fireplace was nice, but had to call to get propane tanks. Firewood for beach firepit also a special request,and was told to look for driftwood on beach? Other VRBO's we used typically provide firewood, but was appreciated of firewood provided next day so we could experience fire on beach on dark sky. Overall very great but place is in need of TLC and repairs, windows hard to open, blinds and door wall screen need replacing, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We had a mini reunion with my siblings to inter our parents’ ashes. We were supposed to do it in 2020 but had to cancel due to Covid-19. My daughter and her family and my husband and I stayed in this cottage. It was perfect for our family! All of the kids got to have their own bedroom, which they were delighted about! It had everything we needed. Plenty of room at the kitchen table for my whole family. The deck was big enough for all of us to be together. We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightfully versatile
What a great location and great set up. We had young kids, middle age, and seniors staying and found the cottage accommodated for all. Very enjoyable stay and easily accessible to all amenities like grocery, bar, restaurants and sightseeing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with wonderful service
The home was very beautiful , spacious and clean. Our family of 5 only used the main level and had plenty of space. The views of Lake Superior were absolutely stunning. Communication with Phillip was outstanding-he responded very quickly to all questions. We managed to lock ourselves out of the home and also came over very quickly with a smile and spare key. Highly recommended home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bear Chase
We enjoyed our stay very much! The location was awesome and we were able to have an outside gathering for team mates that did the XC ski race that day. We will be back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful-house and location!
We stayed with 2 other families for a ski camp and all agreed that it was great! There was plenty of space for all. The house great gathering space with an amazing view...plus there’s a sauna! We did have an issue come up with the heating system. Philip was immediately responsive and it all worked out. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Chicago IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
We loved our stay at MacNaughton's Retreat. The house is exactly as the pictures and very comfortable! Amazing views of Lake Superior and great location on the peninsula as a jumping off point for exploring. Cottages are grouped together to create a little village of sorts but spaced far enough apart with walls and landscaping to allow privacy. Phillip and Sara are very welcoming and responsive for any questions you might have. Super close to Calumet for groceries, etc. but far enough away to feel remote. Perfect getaway for Labour Day weekend and we will certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week long small family get-a-way
Our family very much enjoyed our time here! Plenty of space both inside and out for our small family to play and have their time to themselves as well. We loved the close proximity of the lake/rock beach. The only thing to note is while there is AC in the house, it is a wall unit on the main level. If you have people sleeping upstairs (which we did not), it might get a little hotter up there. Normally this is not a problem as it doesn't get that hot along the shore anyway...we just happened to have a couple of hotter days during our stay. Over-all...mutliple family members have requested that we come back to this same spot next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Superior
Beautiful sunsets, nice flat lawn for games, nice deck, well-equipped kitchen. Beach access was good, fire pit was great. Local brewery in Calumet nearby was excellent (I think it was called Michigan Pub). It was very hot and windows would not open (many without screens); many non-working lightbulbs (in fairness, we did not contact owner to request any). Was not clear from description that there are cottages right behind and adjacent to this one and beach is shared. Also, 3rd bathroom is in unfinished basement (we did not use, though we appreciated the use of laundry down there). We were fortunate to have quiet neighbors but our peaceful retreat could have been much different. We contacted owner x2 prior to trip with question about internet connectivity and received no reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

tonya h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Thank you for a great stay. Beautiful property

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Sunset Every Night
This home was perfect for 5 of us to have a get away into the U.P. this fall. We each had our own room with plenty of room in the living room and outside area for fun things. The kitchen is perfect with a very big table - as usual, all of the fun events happened there - cards, dice, food, drinks, laughs. And the sunsets - every night even when it looked cloudy resulted in a beautiful sunset. This home is perfect for a big family get-away/reunion or a group of friends having fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 60th Anniversary trip!
We stayed at MacNaughton's Retreat as a 60th anniversary celebration for my parents for 7 days and 6 nights in August. We had 10 people and 3 dogs and were very comfortable. We could all sit together around the large kitchen table, in the large living room, on the deck and patio and even around the firepit by the lake. Philip, our VRBO Superhost, was very responsive and took care of a minor hot water problem as soon as he could and helped us use the electric sauna. There was a nice size yard for the dogs to play. I would describe this location as somewhat secluded although there are 3 other cottage rentals nearby. We used the newer kayaks on a calm day on Lake Superior and had some beautiful bonfires on cloudless, star-filled night skies. It was close enough to Calumet, sightseeing and visiting family in Copper Country. We had very good wi-fi service, but no cell service (we got it easily when we went to Calumet). There were so many things to do, we rarely even turned on the flat screen TV. We would love to stay there again in the future and highly recommend the property and VRBO Superhost, Philip Roberts! Lindsey Luttinen, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat!
Only negative was the “14” sleeping number, we only found spaces for a dozen. Otherwise, it was a wonderful week!

10/10 Excellent

Emilea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The property was clean and well stocked. The views are amazing and there was space to accommodate my large family. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019