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1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
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Property grounds
Savor the charm of this 1932 restored cottage near Lake Superior. Unwind in the upstairs open living area with a new bathroom, overlooking treetops that separate you from the lake. Enjoy a meal on the rear deck, build a fire in the side yard firepit or on the beach while watching sunset.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake

ATV or snowmobile from the driveway to trails 4 blocks away. LOCATION! LOCATION! Street dead ends in front of the house and becomes short pathway to one of the largest sandy beaches of Lake Superior. 1932 cottage has been restored and renovated including 28 new blinds and a newly carpeted upstairs 400 sq ft open living and sleeping area with new bathroom overlooking the habitat of trees that separate the house from the big Lake. The 1932 hardwood maple floors have been restored on main floor and bathroom has been renovated but original tub with shower remains. Adjacent bedroom has sliding glass doors to a small patio overlooking the side yard firepit and peekaboo lake views. The front porch with 12 windows and front door separate entrance can be used as the 3rd bedroom. Relax on the down filled sofa and pull out memory foam queen mattress and have breakfast on the 4 top table with the morning sun. Everyone's favorite room in the house. Dining room table comfortably seats 8 and plenty of dishware in china cabinets. Enjoy the large new rear deck and step down and build a fire in the side yard firepit while you barbeque or make a fire on the beach while watching the sunset. Stay up late and you may see the Northern Lights. 125 foot driveway that ends at alley for alternate exit, plenty of room to park cars, trucks, ATVs and snowmobiles, direct access to trails from the house. Walk on the beach or drive to Township Park one mile away. Take a 5 minute stroll to Main Street (River Street) and stop at famous Syl's cafe, Krist gas station/minimart, shops, Stubbs Museum bar, etc. Ontonagon River is 4 blocks away where you can fish, kayak, rent a pontoon or boat. Waterfalls are nearby and the largest state park the Porcupine Mountains including the Lake of the Clouds where fall colors are spectacular is a 25 minute drive. Lake of the Clouds was featured on September 24, 2022 when USA Today announced the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as the 2022 1st Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the US. In the winter, take advantage of lake effect snowfall. Why trailer your snowmobile when you can sled to the trails from a 125' driveway. Location! Location! Ski the Porkies 20 minutes away.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Well behaved pets welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Be respectful of neighbors

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Be respectful of neighbors
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, 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

Map
ontonagon, MI

What's nearby

  • Ontonagon Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and Clinic - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ontonagon Township Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 24 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 29 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Holiday Station Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Syl's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roxey's Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stubb's Bar & Museum - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lynn's North Country Cafe - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake located?

Located in Ontonagon, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Ontonagon Township Park Beach. Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital and Clinic and Ontonagon Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

1932 Charming Cottage at the Lake Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely delightful home. Ideally situated just steps from a gorgeous beach and perfectly appointed with all the necessities. In truth, though, we spent most of our time on the nice deck and around the backyard firepit. And of course Lake Superior and the spectacular sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

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

Beach House

Nice place to stay in a lovely town. Beach access is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva E.

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

Great!

Enjoyed our stay here. Great location and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

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

Charming Cottage

Was a great getaway with some friends. Had a great stay, would do again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

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

Loved it!

The cottage was great! We loved the backyard as well the fact Lake Superior was just a few steps away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Great beach

Relaxing Adventure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Gorgeous Area & Perfect Accommodations

The house worked so well for our family! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Vacation at the lake.

Location was good. close to the beach and town. Nice walkable area. I would stay there again if I were to vacation in that area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Ontonagon Gem

Older cottage but cute and well kept. Good for families as separate bedrooms and bathrooms are private. Good location, within easy walking distance to downtown. Close to Porcupine Mountain State Park. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quaint cottage

The house was very clean , comfortable and pet friendly. It is located on Lake Superior and within walking distance of downtown Ontonagon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Cute place

Nice short walk to beach. Wonder if the beds aren’t Full instead of Queen. Loved the porch for playing cards at night. Well stocked kitchen with condiments.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

It’s all about location!

This older house is just a short walk from beautiful Lake Superior. The air is crisp, clean and there is no better healing for your soul than to breathe deep and experience it’s calming presence. Host furnishes everything for a comfy stay, nice towels, soaps, paper products, firewood for beach campfire, even camp/bag chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped, I even found a rolling pin. The tri-clad bottom stainless pans are new…NOT scratched up teflon. There’s a brand new deck for relaxing on. The dining room table was huge enough for the four of us to work the 1000 piece jig saw puzzle and still eat dinner. The local IGA does sell fresh, locally caught Whitefish and lake trout, if you can’t catch your own. 😋 The lighthouse tour was well worth the $5, there are two stores selling locally made gifts and a nice rock shop. And we learned, you can find the fluorescing sodalite (Yooperlites) on the rocky beaches near Ontonagon. The folks in Grand Marais, MI say they are exclusive to their beach, ha ha. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazingly well-stocked with necessities and kitchen ware, pantry supplies, beach accessories. The location was in close proximity to town and easily accessible to Lake Superior beach walks. The owner was easy to contact with questions. It met our needs very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful stay. It was such a cute spot perfectly located. Lake Superior is beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connie T.

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

Perfect location

Loved being so close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Laurie O.

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

Just like our family cottage

What a comfortable and lovely cottage! Reminded us of our 100-year old family cottage in Wisconsin--and just as satisfying, as was our long beach walks. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Very happy

Neat little house. Awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Guys snowmobile trip

Great location close to trail.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Great home base for our trip.

Great cottage with everything we needed. Plenty of room for our family of 4. Fully stocked kitchen! Counter is a little short, but it added to the charm. Nice mix of original woodwork and remodeled upstairs. Very clean and well maintained. We were gone during the day but came back to find the snow plowed from the driveway. Enjoyed family dinners around the table and comfy beds. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Very nice place

Very well priced and very easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Snowmobiling in Ontonagon

Nicely updated older home very close to Lake Superior and a main snowmobile trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

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

January Snowmobile Trip

Location and home worked out great for our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

EASY SNOWMOBILE ACCESS

A perfect location for our snowmobile getaway. We were only there two nights and did not use the kitchen but it did appear fully functioning with pots, pans and dishes. The counter height is very low but since we didn't cook it wasn't an issue for us. The listing as a 3 bedroom is not accurate. "Bedroom" #3 is a queen bed in the basement. Certainly not a bedroom and if you are there in the winter it is very cold downstairs. This is a 2 bedroom cottage. Cute as it may be it is not 3 bedrooms. No window or closet to be a legal bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Cottage with character

A nice home with character. Clean and had everything we needed. Easy access to Lake Superior and snowmobile trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H.

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

Adorable bungalow on Lake Superior

Incredible place to enjoy on Lake Superior. The location is perfect for sunrise and sunset beach walks and a quick jaunt to Stubb's Museum Bar (coolest watering hole in the county), the beds were super comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes. The hosts really thought of everything. Absolutely love this place and will 💯 stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024