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Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home near Northern Michigan University

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On the beach, beach towels
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Outdoor dining
Right on the shores of Lake Superior in Marquette's most remarkable location, this home offers wide, sweeping vistas and a tranquil atmosphere. With an open kitchen surrounded by tall windows offering a 180 degree view of the lake, you can watch your children play while sipping coffee or wine from your private deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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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.

Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!

Thanks for checking out our beach home!

This home is on Lake Superior in one of Marquette's most remarkable locations. It is one of only two privately owned homes that are on the beach and yet still in town, where you can park your car and walk to everything. With wide, sweeping vistas of Lake Superior and the Marquette lighthouse, this home is literally steps to McCarty's Cove, a family friendly beach noted in USA Today’s “Best Small Towns for Adventure”. This home is near it all and away from it all, all at once!

From your home you can walk the beach with your morning coffee and watch the sun rise, then in the afternoon you can watch your children wriggle their toes in the clean Lake Superior sand and splash in its crystal clear waters. Come evening you can enjoy a meal and glass of wine while listening to the sound of the waves.

Walking into the home you are welcomed by an open kitchen surrounded by tall windows offering a 180 degree view of Lake Superior. There is a sun room open to the kitchen that provides a place to relax and take in the sights of the lake, McCarty’s Cove, and the Marquette Lighthouse.

The first floor includes a dining room, a living room with a gas fireplace, a bathroom with a washer and dryer, and a bunkbed room. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sun room with floor to ceiling windows ideal for watching 1000 foot freighters glide by on Lake Superior.

This home sleeps nine people and includes one master bedroom with a king sized bed, one bedroom with a queen sized bed, a second story sun room with a day bed, a first floor bunk bed room, and a queen size pull out couch in the living room.

The home is well-appointed with a kitchen stocked with plenty of cookware, plates, glasses, and utensils. The bedrooms have comfortable linens and down comforters. The home has two bathrooms with an ample supply of towels. The home also includes WiFi and a television in the living room with Netflix.

Outside the home is a large deck with an outdoor dining set and outdoor seating perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine while watching the waves roll onto the beach.

This is a four seasons home with a cool lake breeze providing air conditioning in the summer while protecting you late into the fall while you watch gale winds whip the waves into a frenzy from the comfort of your home. The home will keep you cozy during a U.P. winter storm and provide you a front row seat in the spring when the ice on the lake breaks up and ice bergs bob in the water.

If your ideal vacation involved parking the car for a week, you won't be disappointed. The city bike path is right in front of the home and you are walking distance to both the downtown and Third Street Village shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and brew pubs and within biking distance to Presque Isle Park. If adventure is on your list, you're just a short drive to waterfalls, vistas, and hiking, biking and running trails suited to any level of difficulty you desire.

Please feel free to contact us so we can answer any questions you may have about the home or Marquette. We are locals and live just blocks away and are happy to help you make the most of your stay!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,444 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings are permitted.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family gatherings are permitted.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in East Side, a neighborhood in Marquette. Marquette Harbor Light and Lakenenland Sculpture Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Marquette Maritime Museum and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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MI, Marquette

What's nearby

  • Marquette Harbor Light - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Upper Peninsula Children's Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Superior Dome - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ore Dock Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blackrocks Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Third Street Bagel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stuckos Pub Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Side vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Northern Michigan University. McCarty Cove and Marquette Harbor Light are also within 5 minutes.

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Beach Home on McCarty's Cove! Walk out your home right onto the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 251 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible place. Superior location. Close enough to walk to everything, beach right there, great amenities. Really nice property. So happy we chose this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Charming Home With and Awesome View!

Greg and Kate were super communicative and very pleasant to work with and host from. 10/10 recommend -especially that view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Charming!

We love Greg Kate’s beach house! The house is always well stocked, tidy, and very welcoming. We enjoyed our time both inside and out! Thank you for providing a lovely, cozy, oneofakind home for our family’s spring getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel S.

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

So peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It was our second time staying. The location can’t be beat. The views of Lake Superior are just gorgeous. The home is very cozy and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great Location

Love this cozy home! Second time staying here and have enjoyed it both in the Summer and Winter! It’s a great location for all Marquette has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

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

Awesome beach house!

Phenomenal property. Tons of space, well laid out, super comfy, great vibes. Easy beach and downtown access, even just walking. Very much as advertised, will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Lake Superiority

This was our 4th stay at our very favorite VRBO!!! The hosts feel like family and are just as fabulous as their property. There is simply no better house in MQT.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Beautiful beach house

Great location and great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Superior House

Great location, great house, great vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

PERFECT!!

We had an amazing stay for our entire family. We loved the view, the space, and cleanliness. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us and we will definitely be visiting Marquette again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

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

Awesome place!!

Great location, great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great. The view was amazing. It was close to downtown and Presque Isle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Beautiful location right on the beach. House is clean and has everything you need to a fun family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

Family Vacay

Awesome property, easy access to the beach and beautiful views from the home!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Wedding weekend

We stayed here for easy access for a wedding so we would be close to everything and it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very happy once again.

This was our second stay and it did not disappoint. The location couldn't be better and the property has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

Such a beautiful house and great renters. Location is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C., Clarkston, MI

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

Relaxing time away

Another wonderful stay at this comfortable house overlooking Lake Superior.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Sunrise galore

We had a truly wonderful stay at a home that could not have been in a more beautiful location. The house had all kinds of charm and unique aspects of it that we loved. The hosts were fantastic and we look forward to coming back for more and longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Total Package

Such a beautiful property and the most gracious hosts! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Marquette vacation

This is an awesome place to stay. The location is amazing. 10 out of 10 - will hopefully stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Fall Stay

Excellent place for the family during our long weekend in Marquette. Close to downtown and right on the bike path. There is no place else in the area that provides the view of the Lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great Getaway

Location was amazing for us. Loved the area and town of Marquette as it was our first trip to the U.P. Loved the trails, the backyard, and the beach. What a fun time for the fam.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great location

We had a great time at the house
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Getaway

Loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024