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Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Chocolay River waterfront retreat, this custom-built house is designed to bring the outdoors in. Enjoy a relaxing private oasis with 100' of river frontage, beautiful views from the spacious backyard and 530 sq ft raised wood deck or unwind in the hot tub. Explore nearby Marquette’s vast snowmobile trails or bike along Heritage bike trail just around the corner.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes

You will love this perfect waterfront retreat on the Chocolay River with Lake Superior access. This custom built house is designed to take advantage of the great outdoors. From the cozy covered front porch to the spacious backyard, this home offers a relaxing, private oasis overlooking 100' of river frontage with beautiful views, a 530 sq ft. raised wood deck, a hot tub and even a pirate ship playhouse designed for hours of fun for the littles. In the winter, you can access Marquette’s vast snowmobile trails right from the driveway!

For the biking enthusiast, the Heritage bike trail is right around the corner. From here you can bike less than four miles to downtown Marquette for a meal or a beer at one of Marquette's many craft breweries. You can bring your own bike or use one of the cruisers that we provide.

You can also fish from the shores for Pike or head out on the river in the kayaks provided where anglers report catches of Coho salmon and Lake trout. There are many bird species to be observed in the area including nesting bald eagles that fish the lake, migratory birds and an occasional Great horned owl. The land across the river is part of the Chocolay Bayou Nature Preserve a sanctuary with hiking trails and prohibited development.

Upon entering this home from the covered front porch, you'll love the outstanding views of the river. The living room with its large windows, warm wood floors and fireplace will draw you in. The kitchen is spacious and welcoming with cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, heated floors, and a large island. The upper level master suite offers large windows overlooking the water, a walk in closet, full bath with tiled tub/shower enclosure and granite counter tops. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs with a spacious bathroom complete with tiled floor and shower. The downstairs bedroom can also be used as a play room or second living room.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,796 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Map
Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Marquette Mountain - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Superior Dome - 12 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ore Dock Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stan's Dry Dock - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lake Superior Smokehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Portside Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes located?

Located in Harvey, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Superior and within 6 miles (10 km) of Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Regional History Center. UP Health System - Marquette and Marquette Maritime Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

erik b.

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

Great stay

Was an amazing stay. Valerie was very helpful and everything g was super clean and convenient. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

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

Beautiful location and property!

We had a wonderful stay at Valerie’s property in Harvey! We enjoyed the brand new hot tub and quick access to the snowmobile trails! 5 stars and we certainly will try to be back soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique V.

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

Great Stay

Plenty of room to spread out, great extras provided, bikes, kayaks, beach towels, all things needed for vacation. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominick P., San Diego

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

NMU Family Weekend was Perfect!

The place was great. The view with the beautiful color trees and river was incredible. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missi M.

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

Friends and Family trip

The weekend trip was perfect. The house was clean and well stocked. The hot tub was wonderful. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilarie Ginger S.

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

Very nice

The property was very sufficient for our needs and wants. The hot tub was a lot of fun. The veiw and privacy on the back yard was great. I hope we have the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

Family vacation

Loved our stay here with our 4 adult kids. House was well appointed and in a great location. Felt secluded on the river while being just a short drive to downtown Marquette. We enjoyed the kayaks and walking/bike trail right at the house. Marquette was fun to explore with cute shops and restaurants along with hiking and swimming. We also did a day trip to Pictured Rocks from here, just 45 minutes away. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Weekend in Marquette

We loved the house. Nicely updated. Great house for a family! Plenty of toys for the littles. Highly recommended..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

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

Wedding weekend

The property was gorgeous. All of the general household needs were provided which was a very pleasant surprise compared to other places I’ve stayed. The home was close to so many sights. It was a perfect place for 3 generations celebrating a family wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin F.

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

Will Defiantly Be Back

We picked it for the hot tub. But whole place is amazing! No complaints, will defiantly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marek O.

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

Marek O

Very satisfy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

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

Beautiful Home

This home was perfect for our vacation. Beautiful water views with a hot tub to enjoy after hiking all day. We enjoyed the fireplace every morning while sitting on a comfortable sectional planning our hikes. The bedrooms were lovely and very comfortable as well. This home is perfect for families with children, it has a great backyard with activities to enjoy. We would love to come back here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

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

Ore to Shore

This was our second year and it was just as enjoyable, if not more than last year. Its in the perfect location for biking or just taking in all the beautiful nature. Valerie is so wonderful and accommodating, thanks again for letting us make more memories in your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Harvey Haven

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend in this beautiful, well equipped and comfortable house. It is ideal for a family with children of all ages and only a few minutes away from so many great adventures in the Marquette area. The owner is very attentive and pleasant to work with. She has even stocked it with little extras like Ziploc bags in the kitchen and quality toiletries in the bathrooms. It was a wonderful experience! We would definitely highly recommend it! --The Morse Family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zahra C.

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

Beautiful

Me and my family rented this property for 5 day and it was perfect. It’s conveniently located in the middle of all the activities we were wanting to do. The home was clean and fully stocked. The bikes and canoes where a big plus. There are plenty of bike trails from the house to downtown. The host suggested the Michigan Made across the street for all kinds gifts and goodies. The Huron Bakery was perfect for all kinds of baked goods. Presque Isle park was a must see for cliff jumping and beautiful scenery. Dead river Falls was a beautiful hike and gorgeous swimming at the waterfalls. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Cute house & easy to find

My husband and I stayed up in Marquette for a long weekend. We pulled the trailer with our side-by-side and had space in the driveway to do that. The house was very clean but does have a little bit of a musty smell on the main floor and downstairs. The master bathroom is awesome! It even had everything you needed in the tub like shampoo and soap. The king size bed in the master bedroom is extremely soft, which we struggled with a little bit as we are not used to that! We would have loved a television in the bedroom as well, but it didn’t make or break our stay. The kitchen is updated and has everything you need. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. It is a beautiful location and if we would’ve brought our kids, they would have enjoyed the very cute playset. Thank you to the owners for providing this space to people!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly o.

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

UP Adventure

Our two families had the best time at this Property! It was the perfect location for all our hikes and dinners out in downtown Marquette! Would Highly recommend this home! And i know our group will be booking again next year! Our older boys loved kayaking and bike riding on the trails! The host of this property was very accommodating and got back to us very quickly with questions. 5 stars all the way around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla R.

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

Nice Stay

We had a nice stay. This was the most thoughtfully laid out place we have stayed at. There were plenty of towels, kitchen items, spices, etc. which is usually not the case. It felt like someone just opened their home and said please respectfully help yourself to our home. The place could be cleaner and kept up better, but it was very accommodating for our large family. We loved the kayaks and bikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James M.

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

MQT House

The house was very clean and bright.The temperature was unseasonable HOT (90). The host had placed two window AC units in top floor windows. The host had top notch bathroom/shower products.Childrens toys were a great addition to exterior playground.Boats and bikes were put to extensive use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Excellent home for an extended family stay in Marquette

This is a very nice home and property just a few minutes from downtown Marquette. It’s easy to find and access; and it’s a convenient location for going wherever you need to in the area. The home sleeps 8 very comfortably, but you could sleep 3 in a King and 2-3 or 4 more in the trundles (if you’re on friendly terms ). And there’s room for two more on the couches, if the hosts allow that. So I suppose 12 could squeeeze in there, if needed. There is a crib room, as well, next to one of the bedrooms. One note to be aware of: there are no bedrooms on the main floor (except perhaps the couches). There is a half bath. So our 91 year old did need help up the stairs to a bedroom. It was still worth the effort. Valerie is an attentive host and outfitted the home with every single thing a large family needs. Just bring your toothbrush, practically. Our family really enjoyed using the bikes on the nearby trail and the kayaks on the lagoon and out into Lake Superior. We also toasted marshmallows in the fire pit and enjoyed the hot tub. The backyard is beautiful, with chipmunks, cottontails, squirrels, birds of all kinds. Really a nice place. Marquette doesn’t typically need air conditioning, so the home is cooled by the weather. It’s heated of course and there’s a nice gas fireplace in the living room. We enjoyed it on the cold day. The house is very open and has an airy feel - due to all the well-placed and large windows. Lots of light! Very good, pleasant feel to the house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Wedding Weekend

We rented this place to house my daughter and her wedding party. Since the ring bearer was 3, the space was amazing for him! The rest of us enjoyed the beautiful view and many walks along the path that is right there. It was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

The Chocolay, Harvey Home!

We stayed at the home, to be close to NMU and attend our Sons graduation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even the Grandma and Grandpas felt comfortable in the home! They really were interested in the homes history! We loved the view, the hot tub…greatly stocked kitchen, and the full baby set up( but our granddaughter last minute, could not make the trip with her mom and dad, those were definite draws to our choosing the home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

ski with grandkids week

The house was great, welcoming, clean, great views and bonus fresh snow to play in. Grandsons age 10 and 7 enjoyed skiing with Grandpa and parents while Grandma played with 2 1/2 year old in yard and house. There were TOYS and a good crib and fresh snow.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great house and location!

Second time staying here, one of my favorite spots, great location and house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Terrific Propeerty

The family enjoyed the property, especially the hot tub and kayaks. The property was well maintained and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024