Nestled in the heart of Tapiola, MI, the Tapiola Red House offers a cozy retreat amidst vibrant fall colors. Enjoy a foosball game or dartboard match in the garage and unwind by an electric fireplace or with a good book from your private apple orchard view.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!
Your perfect centrally located summer getaway spot is right here! Relax and refresh in this cozy, newly renovated Scandinavian home located near Tapiola and Otter Lake, less than 15 miles south of Houghton/MTU. The Red House is located in a beautiful and tranquil country setting with excellent access to all the western Upper Peninsula has to offer. Enjoy a huge yard with plenty of space for parking along with room for outdoor games, a play structure and a sandbox for the kids. Biking, walking, jogging, and roller skiing are immediately accessible on surrounding quiet paved country roads. There is also a newly finished outdoor wood fired sauna on site that may be available with prior notice to host. Just over 1 mile to Otter Lake public access - perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and boating!
This home is part of an original late 1800's Finnish family homestead and has been in the family for generations. The cozy living room has a pull-out sofa sleeper, an electric fireplace, a 32-in Smart TV, and Fiber-Optic Hi-speed internet!. The kitchen has all-new appliances, a 120-year-old workbench that has been converted into a prep table, a vintage dining table and the supplies needed to prepare meals or enjoy your takeout. The coffee bar features several options for your choice of coffee: a French press, a pour-over, a Keurig, and flavor syrups. The house is equipped with a full laundry room, wash tub, and supplies. With a main floor bedroom, two bedrooms upstairs and sofa sleeper, the home is cozy for a couple and can also very comfortably sleeps a family. The attached garage has a game area with a foosball table, arcade basketball, dartboard, exercise equipment, and sitting area.
Located 15 miles south of Houghton, MTU, and shopping. There is a nice convenience store and also a family restaurant approximately 1.5 miles away. Centrally located for trips to the Porcupine Mountains, the Keweenaw Peninsula, along with many spectacular beaches, trails, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and historical sites in the area! Locally owned and operated by your hosts, feel free to inquire about the property, area attractions and local insight. Come and experience your Upper Peninsula summer vacation adventure with a booking at The Red House today!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Foosball table
Gym
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Chassell is home to this holiday home. Lake Superior and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, or check out an event or a game at Gates Tennis Center. Visit our Chassell travel guide
Is The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage! located?
Set in Chassell, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Mine Shaft, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Prospector's Paradise and Lake Superior are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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The Red House - modern beautiful Scandinavian style cozy cottage! Reviews
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We had a wonderful stay at Anna and Matt’s place! The hosts were very responsive and quick to answer any questions, which made everything so easy. The home looks exactly like the photos—super cute, cozy, and comfortable with a great homey feel. It’s in a nice location, close to restaurants and about a 25-minute drive to larger cities. We rented the place for an ATV weekend and loved that the rental area was just 30 minutes away. We had such a fun time and would definitely stay here again next summer. Highly recommend—great place and great hosts!
We were in the area for family weddings. The Red House was perfect for my family. Sweet place with lots of information about the area and fun little activities available. We loved the things to do in the Keweenaw card deck and the many books with local lore. Would love to stay here again.
This is a very neat & clean home to stay in. It's easy to get to and down the road from a delicious breakfast/lunch restaurant in Tapiola. The Bosio Biscuit Company. Our hosts were wonderful and very accommodating.
We are hoping to stay later in the fall .
This house is very cute and comfortable and was perfect for our stay! And I CAN NOT say enough about how clean it was! It was amazing! And the grandkids enjoyed seeing deer and baby bunnies in the yard every day
We had a wonderful time staying at the red house. Everything was new and clean. We had deer outside our window every morning. It was 15 minutes from Tech and we did not have to deal with the graduation traffic.
This location of the Red House was excellent for us! It is in a quiet country setting in the middle of the Keweenaw and staying here gave us access to all parts of the Keweenaw Peninsula. We found several places for rockhounding, plus Brockway Mountain gave us a great display with fall color. Our hosts Anna and Matt were very knowledgeable and helpful as they are 4th generation living on this property. Next time we will stay longer!
My family and I enjoyed our stay very much. The location was perfect for the serenity we were looking for. The activities inside/outside gave each one of my kids' multiple options for the diverse age gap. It was a unanimous decision that this was a dream house - the layout, the design/decor, and all the small touches! The hosts were readily available if needed. Overall, one of my best stays thru VRBO and one of my favorites of all time. Thank you for the beautiful house! We all greatly appreciated the hospitality!
My family stayed here during a vacation to the Western UP. A great central location to the Porcupines, Copper Harbor, and Canyon Falls. The property was clean and beautiful and the host was responsive. The only criticism would be that the Wifi was basically non-existent in the mornings and afternoon, but strong in the evenings. I realize that's outside the host's control, but something to consider.
Super clean, great communication with the hosts
Kitchen supplies outstanding!
Supplies overall were beyond most places we have been at.
Super cozy living area.
It was great to have the game/ exercise area in the garage with different games available.
Bedrooms: the downstairs BR has a curtain, no privacy really, and is right next to the living room.
Upstairs BR is a loft and also no door; just separated by the elevation.
This place has great potential, and again: the hosts are wonderful.
Would absolutely recommend if privacy is not an issue
Anna and Matt were great hosts and super responsive to any questions or concerns we had. The Red House worked great for our family. It is one of the best rentals we have stayed in, considering all the amenities. We were gathering with my husband's family over the 4th of July holiday and we have outgrown my sister-in-law's cottage on Otter Lake (just a mile down the road from this rental) and needed some extra sleeping accomodations. This was a super convenient location for us. It worked great for my husband and I and our 5 adult children. We had some minor issues with the wifi but Matt was super responsive in trying to help us as we had 2 of our kids trying to work remote during our stay. This was a quiet space for that. We will definitely consider staying here again for our next trip to Otter Lake.
Everything was great! Very clean, plenty of amenities, cozy interior, quiet location. The only surprise was that we thought, based on photos and description, that it was a standalone place, but when we got there, there was another property right next to it. Fortunately we had very quiet neighbors! But we were hoping for a more private location.
Kala W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Kelly B.
2 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Super cute place in the country! Nice and clean with all the necessities. There are however no doors on the bedrooms. The 2nd bedroom upstairs requires you to walk through the first bedroom to get to. It worked okay for us but if staying with others, would not be ideal. Furnace is dated and noisy. There appeared to be a heating unit of some kind in the kitchen that we didn’t try which may help heat the home? If going in the winter, I would inquire about heating as we would not have been able to sleep in the main floor bedroom with the current furnace. We had mice that accessed the garage to the first floor bedroom wall. No mice were able to access the interior but we heard them in the night. The game room area in the garage was nice to have for teens and the country setting was great too. There is another house in close proximity to the red house which is not shown in the listing. Overall, a nice clean place to stay.