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Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes

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Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10259.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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 manager

Valerie

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 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

  • 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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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

Pets

Pets not 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 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 neighborhood

Map
MI, Marquette

What's nearby

  • Marquette Mountain - 8 min drive
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 8 min drive
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 8 min drive
  • Northern Michigan University - 9 min drive
  • Superior Dome - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dry Dock Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ore Dock Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Third Base Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Huron Mountain Bakery - ‬5 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes located?

Located in Harvey, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Superior and within 6 mi (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 mi (10 km).

Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cozy Home; Easy access to Marquette
The home was exactly as described and offered a lot of amenities that made the experience great when we weren't out exploring Marquette and the surrounding area! Great place to book with a large group of friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Marquette
The stay was amazing. We had everything we needed and had a great time as a family. The property was even closer to downtown Marquette than I thought which made access to it along with lots of trails and beaches super easy. We enjoyed Harborfest, strongly recommend the Marquette Farmer's market, had an amazing kitchen to cook in, and this property was perfect if travelling with an infant. We had our 11 month old daughter with us and the crib room was perfect for her. It got dark enough even for naps during the day which is crucial as parents know. Highly recommend the property, I can't say enough good things about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin D., Willow Spring, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay
We stayed here in fall of 2022 for a visit with our NMU student. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy family time with distant college students. The kitchen is one of the best stocked of all the places we’ve stayed, making it easy to do home cooked meals. House is quiet and the view of the water from everywhere in the house makes for a great way to start and end the day. Access to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail is great for walking and biking. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like visiting a close friends house
The property was exactly as described in the listing. The accommodations were outstanding. My 9 year old had her first kayaking experience here with the kid kayak they had provided, and what a memory! Loved that the little river comes right out to the Lake and sugar sand beach. My little one loved time in the hot tub with dad. So many close shops and restaurants nearby while having the quiet retreat of this neighborhood, and the serenity of the woods and bayou in the back. Would absolutely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

erik b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Overall my family had a great stay. We had issues with the washer, but other than that. Great location for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay Near Marquette!
Our family of 8 gathered here for the 4th of July weekend. We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house which had a perfect view of nature and the Chocolay River! Seven of us slept here very comfortably. This house was so well stocked with everything imaginable. I was still discovering things on our last day. (Thank you so much for this, Valerie!) I am used to having to bring so many things from my own house, but needed absolutely nothing from home here. We loved sitting outside on the deck, on the patio, and/or in lawn chairs on the grass as we caught up with friends and family in the area. We enjoyed watching the bunnies, birds, squirrels, and chipmunks playing in the yard. We also loved sitting in the hot tub, fishing while kayaking, hiking on the trails, and playing board games. We were able to walk to two great restaurants/bars and Marquette was just a hop, skip, and jump away for all the things we wanted to do in the area. My grown kids and spouses enjoyed going just down the road to jump into their ice bath (Lake Superior). Valerie was an excellent host! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Debbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Bike Getaway
Couldn’t have asked for a better host and property! Reasonably close to mountain bike trails and downtown. Plenty of room for us to spread out. We had a couple of questions when we arrived that were answered very timely. We would rent this one again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
We came for our son’s NMU graduation. We had plenty of room for our family and grandparents. There were 8 of us and we were very comfortable. We found the path to the lake and took several beautiful long walks along the beach. The kitchen was well stocked- we did quite a bit of cooking and sitting outside was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chocolay River
This stay was going to be all about snowmobiling, however, there wasn't any snow! Yet being close to Marquette there were many other things to do (and we are all quite familiar with MQT). The house had everything we needed to cook, clean, cover up with comfy throws, watch TV, and a BEAUTIFUL view. We would definitely try for snow another time here. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for snowmobiling
This was one of the best places I have ever rented. Everything was amazing and more. Location of the house was amazing as well. Will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch!
I cannot say enough good things about this property! The house is immaculately clean, absolutely beautiful, spacious, and has everything you need and more as far as dishes, kitchen appliances, towels etc. All the beds are super comfortable, the location on the river is gorgeous and peaceful and the hot tub is great! Because of the time of year and the weather, we weren’t able to use the kayaks or the bikes, but those are definitely an added bonus! We rented the house for our family Christmas celebration and everyone absolutely loved it. Valerie, the owner, is wonderful, so accommodating and easy to deal with. She even sent us a delicious surprise after our arrival! Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominick P., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jeanine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent for the Miners Cup
Our Husky family reserved this amazing property for an extended autumn weekend for the Miners Cup at the Superior Dome. Everyone enjoyed the large and well stocked kitchen, comfortable living area, and hot tub. We look forward to visiting Marquette again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Deborah U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We had a wonderful time. Everything at the house was perfect! Well organized information, well stocked everything & Valerie was amazing with accomodating a special request. We diddnt need to contact her once during our 4 night stay, because every detail had been anticipated in advance. The home was beautiful & spacious. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
This was the absolute perfect place for our family getaway. It was 5 adults and two children (5&2). The kids had so many toys and books to choose from. The playset was also a big hit. The kitchen was fully stocked and overall was very clean. Could not ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

christa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Perfect for what we needed! Valerie was so sweet about making accommodations. We were able to use the place for my Bridal Party traveling into town for our wedding and then a place for the guys to get ready before the wedding. We got some amazing photos in the back yard with the photographer and early relaxation in the hot tub. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid I., MInneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River Front just outside Marquette
Great location on the river and next to the extensive trail system. The home is very well furnished with lots of thoughtful extras. Owner was very responsive to any questions or concerns. Great backyard and deck for kids to play. Also had Kayak’s which we used. A real big deal for our group was being able to use the sheds in back to store our e-bikes in. I would certainly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Marcia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent home in a beautiful location!
The house is an oasis and tucked away along the water and the bike path is very close. The host has excellent amenities and thoughtful supplies. The beds were high end and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the back deck, hot tub, bikes, and kayaks! The kitchen opened up into the spacious living room area to gather as a family. There was a bedroom in the basement area where our teens hung out. Upstairs, there were 3 bedrooms plus a crib room if needed. The host had provided several condiments and cooking essentials as well. The soap/shampoo was even high end! Every detail about this home was high quality. We hope to return next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and Relaxing
Great location and many amenities. We enjoyed walking down the block to dinner at Lake Superior Brewhouse, taking the kayaks out, and really enjoyed the proximity of the Iron Ore Trail/bike path. Perfect family spot to relax (accept that our kids now want a pirate ship playground in our own backyard 😀)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023