Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Parking available
Dryer
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Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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Marquette, MI

Sugarloaf Mountain
‪2 min drive‬
Northern Michigan University
‪5 min drive‬
Presque Isle Park
‪8 min drive‬
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This space is the best of all worlds: It feels like a home while away from home and it is conveniently located within a few minutes of Marquette and yet also a few minutes from of the best outdoor recreation in the upper midwest. It is situated on popular County Road 550 on six peaceful acres including a pond, trout stream, park like large yard, camp fire pit, gardens and woods. It is comfortable and restorative yet minutes from wilderness areas, Lake Superior beaches, hiking and mountain biking trails, downtown Marquette and shopping areas. Many of our guests enjoy the space as a destination in and of itself for personal renewal.

While not out exploring, you will enjoy this peaceful and bright home. The open floor plan makes it easy to enjoy each other’s company while making use of the well outfitted kitchen, relaxing in the living room and taking in views of back yard from the dining area. This easy flow of the space extends onto the porch where you will enjoy relaxing, dining or grilling. Stargazing, deer watching, campfires by the pond, sitting by the babbling stream, or soaking in the outdoor clawfoot tub all add to the unique experience of this special place.

Guest access
Entire living space, porch and large backyard are available to guests. There is plenty of parking.

Other things to note
Guests make use of the WiFi calling from their smart phones or make their calls from other locations during their stay. The cellular reception is intermittent but the cable WiFi is exceptional. A glamping space is available to rent in the woods on the adjacent property. The owner and guests may utilize the shared driveway to access the property across the stream during your stay. Your privacy in the backyard, porch and house will be maintained.

Property manager

Melissa Middleton

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No candles or fires in the wood stove are allowed in the house. Please respect the quiet of the neighborhood

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Marquette

Located in Marquette, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marquette Harbor Light and Marquette Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Marquette, MI

What's nearby

Sugarloaf Mountain - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Northern Michigan University - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Superior Dome - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Presque Isle Park - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
UP Health System - Marquette - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities located?

Located in the heart of Marquette, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Superior, Sugarloaf Mountain and Noquemanon North Trails Trailhead. Noquemanon Trail Trailhead and Northern Michigan University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Larry G.

14 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful yard and cozy house

The host is a great communicator. We found the house very clean and welcoming. The beds and furniture were comfortable. The back yard was beautiful and relaxing. The only thing I would point out is that you can hear the traffic in front of the house on a busy road if that's something that would bother you. The location of the house to Marquette and many hiking trails and beaches was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

2 Sept 2024

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

Super nice and convenient place

Everything you need, Melissa provided and everything ypud like to go do is super close by. Especially check out the Blackrocks cliffs!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

27 Aug 2024

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

We'd love to come back!

This is a great property. There was a beautiful pond with wildflowers around it, a nice fire pit, and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as a creek my boys enjoyed tromping through. A heads up, the hot tub is not a traditional hot tub, but rather a bath tub outside that you can will with hot water. The house is older, but well maintained and very clean. The location is fantastic. So close to downtown, hiking, the beach, just really great! The only downside to the location is that it is close to a busy road, so there is some traffic noise. Melissa, the owner, was an excellent host. She's clearly thought through what people will need when staying at her property. She was easy to communicate with and welcoming. We'd love to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Jennifer H.

12 Aug 2024

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

Great house and location for outdoors weekend.

Great house with easy access to the nearby trails, beaches and into Marquette. The rental was well equipped for all our needs.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

3 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Spot

We travel to Marquette every year, so we've stayed in numerous spots. This has been our favorite so far, and would definitely check this one first for our next vacation. The location is absolutely perfect for what we like. You're less than 5 minutes away from popular hikes like Sugarloaf, Hogsback, Little Presque beach, and Harlow Lake. Likewise, you're only minutes away from downtown, so you get to be away from the traffic, but still close enough to not feel like you're wasting valuable vacation time with trips into town. Melissa was also a fantastic host, and was extremely communicative. Check in/out was a breeze. If we had a question, it was answered near immediately. Lastly, my wife really appreciated the little things. We've run into issues with other rentals where we'd learn that basic necessities weren't there, or there weren't enough for our entire stay. Not an issue here. There were plenty of trash bags, toilet paper, hand soap, etc ...you'd think this would be standard at rentals, but it isn't. We never ran out of the basics here. Lastly, the smore kit for the kids was a nice and thoughtful touch. We definitely recommend this if you're looking for a cozy spot close to everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

23 July 2024

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

A true gem :-))

Melissa's house is a true gem, we stopped here for a few days during our trip along the Big Lakes. It's very well kept, has a huge garden with a pond and a small river. One evening we could even see a deer in the garden! There were all amenities that we could wish for. Coffee, a grill, cooking utensils, a washer and a dryer and much more. Everything was very clean and in excellent condition. The heart of Marquette is only a 10 minute drive. The house made us feel at home away from home. In our case this was more than important: due to the Crowdstrike grounding, our daughter had major troubles getting aboard her booked flights from Europe to Marquette and we had to do a lot of trouble shooting via phone and web. So Melissa was able, in an uncomplicated and easygoing way, to adjust our stay which was super helpful - thank you very much! All in all we can only recommend this house to future guests!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

16 July 2024

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

Beautiful getaway

We loved our stay at this property. It had everything we needed and Melissa went above and beyond with the little touches like spare toiletries, laundry soap and a Smores kit. The outside grounds are beautiful and peaceful. The house isn’t a far drive from downtown, trails or stores. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

11 July 2024

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

Peaceful, Relaxing Get Away

My wife went to. Northern Michigan University and we came ip to sight see and Golf. What a fantastic location- completely Private on several acres yet close to everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

8 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful property and host!

We really enjoyed staying here. It had everything we needed, was well-decorated, clean and comfortable. The property was amazing. Especially the pond and trout stream. Melissa, the host, communicated well, was kind and gracious, and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

28 Sept 2022

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

Location, location, location!

I can’t emphasize how wonderful our visit was! This home was perfect for our long weekend getaway to Marquette. Perfectly detailed check-in, fast replies for questions. This home is located in the perfect location to enjoy town and the parks without additional excess driving. Exceptionally clean and comfortable! We look forward to another visit soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vlad S., White Lake, MI

7 Sept 2022

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

Good stay

Property is very well maintained, great back yard , wonderful and very helpful and responsive host. Location is also convenient; within few miles to walking and biking trails and short driving distance to downtown area. The only negative for us was proximity of the house to main road and it is very noticeable even inside the house due to noise from the road, otherwise I would have rated 5 stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

12 Aug 2022

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

Needed getaway

It was the best vacation we’ve had in years. Great house, location, and out host Melissa. We’d come back there again with no hesitation!! Thanks for your kindness? Matt and Gary

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linnea H.

14 July 2022

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

Close to trails, NMU and Phil’s 550

We enjoyed our stay, as we were in town for activities at NMU. NMU was about 5 min away. Many trailheads are close by, including a trail that runs parallel to the property (best found on google maps). As noted, this property is located on Hwy 550 and there is vehicle noise at certain points of the day. However, the fans provided in the bedrooms worked well to mask the noise while we were sleeping. This is a great place to be close to many wonderful adventure opportunities in the MQT area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Indianapolis

18 June 2022

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

Beautiful Oasis

This was the perfect spot for a friends getaway. The back of the property is beautiful. We enjoyed watching the ducks and the beaver in the pond. We also loved seeing the deer make an appearance. The front of the property is close to a busy road so sometimes the traffic noise was disappointing; however, it did not detract from our visit. The owner, Melissa, was wonderful and extremely helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

23 Nov 2021

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

Nice location

The house has a beautiful backyard and big window. I drank coffee every morning looking out that window. This house is also located near many hiking trails. We were just out the city of Marquette. We loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sara D.

2 Nov 2021

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

Family Weekend

Great location for NMU parents visiting our son! Very comfortable home with beautiful stream in backyard.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

17 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful weekend getaway

Myself, girlfriend, and two of my friends stayed at this beautiful getaway over this past weekend for the ARA Rally in the UP of Michigan. Melissa was a great host, that accommodated all of our needs! The house was extremely clean, and stocked with everything we could have needed over our stay. The firepit next to the pond was great, and the trails over the little bridge were beautiful. Very optimial spot too, just 10 minutes from downtown, we were able to get food delivered as well through sites like door dash. We will definitely be back next year, maybe even sooner. Well worth the money compared to the hotels in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

7 Oct 2021

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

Great home with some land close to town

We really loved the backyard and well stocked kitchen equipment!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

4 Oct 2021

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

Very welcoming

Melissa made it very easy for us and went above and beyond by offering to pick up groceries if we needed. The house was very cute, had everything we needed, and the property was great as well. Firewood is a 1 minute drive away near the store that has “dollar dollar beers y’all”. It was great getting back up to the UP. I miss it dearly. Only complaint is that fall color was so late this year. Thanks Melissa!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabella B.

25 Sept 2021

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

Tranquil and cozy

The property is beautiful and we made full use of it- both nights we had a campfire and grilled, we also stayed in and watched movies one afternoon when it was absolutely pouring outside and had a fantastic night. The kitchen had everything we needed, which was splendid as we cooked most of our meals at home. Quick drive to many hiking spots and downtown Marquette. The host was helpful and kind, and gave us plenty of recommendations. Thanks to her we had a lovely kayaking trip down the Autrain river! Highly recommend this place

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B., United States

14 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful getaway

We enjoyed a great adventure in Marquette, with its beauty second to none. This house was a perfect home base for fueling and relaxing in between. Conveniently located on the main road just north of downtown and close proximity to lots of landmark hikes, bikes and beaches. Thank you for the hospitality, Melissa!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

23 Aug 2021

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

Great Property

Super clean and had all the amenities we didn't think of for a short 3 day stay. Fast communication with the owner. Great area and perfect location for a stay in Marquette, close to everything yet away from all the downtown congestion.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

8 Aug 2021

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

Pretty cottage with great location

The cottage was very cute and spotless. The grounds are beautiful and very serene. We loved the closeness to beautiful hikes and pristine beaches. Great spot on Lake Superior!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

12 July 2021

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

Dream vacation

It was the most perfect get away for our family. The outside tub with the stars of the UP I could not think of a better experience. Property just outside of town and was perfect. Quiet, peaceful, and just simply wonderful. Minutes away from beautiful hikes that lead to beaches of the gitche gumee (Lake Superior). Full kitchen to prepare whatever you culinary hearts desire. Wonderful experience, great communication with the host Melissa. I can’t wait for our next adventure there.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

27 June 2021

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

Very Nice Getaway

My son and I vacationed in Marquette, for a week, to see my daughter, who is at NMU. Very convenient location, just outside the bustle of the campus and downtown, yet only 10 minutes away from everything. Plenty of space to spread-out for a small family, internet access and TV for streaming (hulu/netflix with your own account) during the cold rainy days or night time to unwind, and the bottom bunk bed being larger than usual (for a bunk) was perfect for my 17 year old son using his laptop and to sprawl out for sleeping. The covered porch was a plus to be able to grill when we had a couple rainy days or even just to sit and have morning coffee. There were also nice mowed paths to walk by the babbling brook, through the woods and around the pond. The only negative was spotty cell calls and texting capabilities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Middleton

I revel in nature and love for people who share their passion for it. I enjoy bringing the two together in ways that celebrate adventure, health, peace, and renewal. I am fortunate to have these two properties that provide a get away from ordinary life to renew body and soul, explore and appreciate the beauty of our two peninsulas and two great lakes – Michigan and Superior. Both houses feel like a home and offer a peaceful retreat like experience yet are in close proximity to vibrant fun communities, the best outdoor recreation in the upper great lakes, and a feeling of small scale sustainability from adjacent orchards and gardens. The houses are clean and inviting. Campfire locations with either sunset over Lake Michigan or the idyllic creak and pond at Two Waters await.

Why they chose this property

The shore of Lake Superior and the town of Marquette captured my heart in 1991. I was able to permanently settle here in 1998 with the purchase of this home. I chose this house for its fabulous location and beautiful property. It's 6 acres are peaceful and have a diversity of ecosystems and uses including gardens, woods, wetlands, stream and pond. With all my favorite outdoor recreation areas just up the road a couple minutes and also only 10 minutes to downtown, the spot is ideal. The house was my primary residence for many years, and now I am happy to share its peaceful magic with you.

What makes this property unique

I love sitting at the dining room table and gazing out the picture window, watching deer, birds and the sky reflected on the pond. The home itself is cozy yet open and spacious. It is great for hosting my family and friends. I especially enjoy that I can be in Marquette in minutes and can also jump up the road a few minutes to Presque Isle, Sugarloaf, Wetmore or hop on my mountain bike and hit the miles of North Trails single track network. Afterwards, I can restore fully by the campfire, the babbling brook and stargazing from the outdoor tub.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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1 bathroom

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