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!
