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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Baraga, MI

Ojibwa Casino Baraga14 min drive
Houghton–Hancock Bridge26 min drive
Michigan Technological University28 min drive
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Well kept property on beautiful Lake Superior

Denise T.

Jun 4, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lake Superior Cottage with Spectacular View and fiber optic high speed internet

Whitecaps Cottage is a cozy vacation rental located on the shore of Lake Superior. The cottage offers a large open living area with a full kitchen, dining nook and electric Fireplace. Paintings by the owner decorate the walls. A bookcase provides a variety of books and games. Two bedrooms, and a full bath complete the interior.

This cottage provides comfortable seating with wonderful views of Lake Superior sunrises and harvest moons. The large windows and French doors at the front of the cottage bring the grandeur of Lake Superior to the living space.

To the north, the Lower Entry Lighthouse is visible on clear days. Freighters occasionally cross in front of Whitecaps Cottage as they enter the Portage Canal. Further north is Rabbit Island and the extreme ski slopes of Mount Bohemia.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Kriss Bosley

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Four person maximum occupancy

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Refunds will be given if the property can be rented for the same dates to another party.

Guests are required to sign a security deposit form. Evidence of smoking or pets will result in the forfeiture of the security deposit.

Stays of less than one week will include a $75 cleaning fee. Rates are based on 2 guests, additional charge for 3rd or 4th guest.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pelkie

Located in Pelkie, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Baraga State Park. Pete's Petting Zoo and Prospector's Paradise are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Baraga, MI

What's nearby

Keweenaw Bay - 1 min walk
Ojibwa Casino Baraga - 14 min drive
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 23 min drive
Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 26 min drive
Michigan Technological University - 28 min drive

Getting around

Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Iron Horse Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Keweenaw Berry Farm Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Cottage with Spectacular View and fiber optic high speed internet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Superior Cottage with Spectacular View and fiber optic high speed internet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Superior Cottage with Spectacular View and fiber optic high speed internet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Superior Cottage with Spectacular View and fiber optic high speed internet located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Lake Superior and Keweenaw Bay. Pete's Petting Zoo and Baraga State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Denise T.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lake cabin

Well kept property on beautiful Lake Superior

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

1 May 2023

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

Great place

We will be back. Wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

6 July 2022

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

Bring your big toys!

We arrived to the most peaceful place! The neighbors were very quiet, the lake was quiet, sometimes. We really loved just watching the lake and it's many moods. Had a few fierce thunderstorms go thru and the as awesome to experience! We brought our kayaks and paddled the lake, then Otter lake and other waters as well. Then we brought out mountain bikes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breanna S.

9 June 2022

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

Beautiful peaceful place

I very much enjoyed my time at this cottage with my childhood friend. We both have very high paced busy lives and it was nice to have a ladies weekend. The cottage is very clean and bright sitting right next to Lake Superior. I will say you will need lots of mosquito spray! Don’t bring large wood if you plan on having a campfire and bring camp fire tools like log tongs and pokers. I highly recommend this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

4 June 2022

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

Weekend Visit

This is a lovely cottage. Clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. And a beautiful view!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

24 Oct 2021

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

Just know the area where you want to be and vrbo will help you find it.

The property was awesome. Right on the lake and nice and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

16 Sept 2021

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

Great Relaxing Retreat

We had a wonderful stay at Whitecaps Cottage. We loved being by the water. Kriss was very helpful and extremely responsive. Thank you so much for having us!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D., Humeston

4 July 2021

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

Nice little place on the lake.

My family and I enjoyed staying. It’s real close to towns and perfect for day trips.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

8 July 2020

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

House was very thoughtfully-appointed and decorated. A beautiful property right on Lake Superior.

Gorgeous views and nice cool breezes cooled the home down during a VERY warm week. The owners are very welcoming and pleasant.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

10 Oct 2019

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

Perfect stay

Loved everything about thIs stay especially the sunrise view over Lake Superior. AMAZING!

10/10 Excellent

kristi l.

8 Oct 2019

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

Relaxing

Great place to go and relax and enjoy the sound of the water... beautiful country...and cute clean cottage..

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

29 June 2019

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

Quiet and clean cottage on Lake Superior

This is a lovely little cottage with 2 bedrooms and a great room to keep everyone together. There are houses nearby on either side of the cottage, but we never heard a peep from them. The water is clearly viewed and heard from the kitchen, dining room and one of the bedrooms and the sunrises are beautiful. Unfortunately, the higher levels Lake Superior has been experiencing has caused the beach to erode to the point that access to the water is nearly impossible. The grass just ends (and is splitting in places) in a good 10 foot drop to the water that is complete rock. This made any outside time with our 5 and 3 year old boys quite nerve-racking as there is no protection to falling off of the edge. In other words, Lake Superior is there to look at, listen to, but not to touch. The location is great for exploring all that the Keweenaw has to offer as well as the Porcupine Mountains and East to Marquette. Our kids loved the large outdoor playground, Shoots and Ladders, near the canal in Houghton and were enamored by the underground tour and tram ride at the Quincy Mine. Our favorite places are Lake Manganese- the water was warm and shallow and the boys had a blast splashing about and Brunette Park- a fairly small roadside stop on Lake Superior with a gorgeous view and beach for playing. We also had a great time on the beach by Marquette, long and sandy. The frigid temperatures of Lake Superior doesn’t seem to bother kids, but Mom is happy just walking along the beach and enjoy the views.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Macey P.

29 May 2019

Excellent!

We had such a wonderful time staying at the White Caps cottage. It was very clean and easy to make yourself at home.

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Ann Arbor, Michigan

21 May 2019

Beautiful cozy lakeside retreat

Our three day stay during Michigan Tech's graduation weekend could not have been more perfect. Wish we'd discovered this gem a little sooner before our grad leaves the area! It would be a great place to come back to again and again, as a base for exploring the Keweenaw peninsula, or as a bright and comfy spot to just stay put and relax. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Bonnie C F.

16 May 2019

First trip to Michigan

The cottage is great! There's a gorgeous view of the Lake, and the décor of the cottage is perfect. We had all the amenities of home and would recommend White Caps Cottage to anyone planning a trip to the area. Thanks, Kriss!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Sept 2018

Relaxing week vacation stay at a cottage on Lake Superior

We stayed for one week in September at the cottage. We found everything we needed for housekeeping and the location was convenient to a full grocery store and a laundromat. (in regards to well water- we bought a couple gallon $3.00 container of water at the local grocery and stored it in the fridge for drinking). The beds were very comfortable and lots of sitting areas to relax and read. The views of Lake Superior from the house windows and from the shoreline are spectacular- during the day and at night. It has a perfect lounging spot to sit out at night at view the Milky Way. There is not really a 'walking beach'- however with water shoes - this adult easily waded their way along the beach's sandstone shelf and collected several bags of rocks. Whitecaps Cottage is located near Houghton Michigan and we made trips north into Keweenaw County and also headed east to Marquette for the museums and shopping. Plenty of visitor information tour guides are at the cottage to help start your exploring. The house sits on a quiet gravel side road off of the highway. There are a few neighbor houses but the area is quiet and private and the road is flat and long enough for a morning walk. We voted this house as a return house to visit- and we look forward to another relaxing vacation stay on Lake Superior!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ghost R.

4 June 2018

My stay at Whitecaps Cottage

I was called to the UP of Michigan for a project and decided to rent a small cabin close to the work. Kriss (owner of the cabin) was really flexible and worked with me on my uncertain end date. The stay was exceptional. Quiet and fantastic back-yard access to the mighty Lake Superior. Definitely will rent this property again if I return to the area!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

17 Oct 2017

Wonderful, restful home on Lake Superior

We enjoyed a week -- and wished that we booked it for another! Extremely clean and comfortable with a fantastic view of Lake Superior. Perfect location -- close to Houghton! Quiet road allowed for many walks. Highly, highly recommend it!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna G., Michigan

17 Oct 2017

Awesome

Clean and cozy, right on the water 👍

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 Sept 2017

Outstanding view and property

My husband and I spent 12 days at this wonderful cottage. There are outstanding views from all the windows, and being so close to Lake Superior was a huge plus. Imagine lying in bed and watching the sun in the morning, and a full moon at night come up over the water, listening to the waves and seeing eagles right out the window. The picture opportunities in this area were endless. The interior was very clean, and furnished with comfortable furniture and beds. The décor was tastefully done, from the unique wall art, to all the creative touches that are designed to remind you to relax, you're on vacation. It was well stocked with plenty of extra towels, blankets, paper products, etc, and everything you need in the kitchen. We found so much to do in this area, several good hiking opportunities,(including MT Arvon the highest point in MI) visiting historic Houghton and the University, great shopping, kayaking on both the lake and the rivers, Copper Harbor, and all the falls(we loved the Cannon Falls). There are also several good places to eat in the area.The cottage will have plenty of information for the guests. Booking, check-in and check-out were easy. Thank you for opening your home to others. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we didn't want to leave.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Y.

27 Sept 2017

Charming, well appointed cottage right on Lake Superior!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming cottage. The sunrise was gorgeous as we watched it from the living room. We sat by the lake and watched a storm roll in. We heard the waves crashing during the night and slept so peacefully. We had everything we needed for our stay. The cottage was very clean and very charming. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

7 July 2015

Perfect Getaway

We stayed at Whitecaps cottage for a week in June. It is a lovely, clean, cozy cottage on the bay. The views are gorgeous!! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We had a very relaxing week, as soon as we arrived we could feel the pressures of everyday life lift away. The cottage almost screams "relax". It is located in the perfect spot, close to many tourist sights, yet far enough away to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the UP. We went to Copper Harbor, Jampot, and Fort Wilkins one day, then spent 2 days discovering the waterfalls nearby. Bond Falls is a must see!! Everything we needed was provided. Do yourself a favor and take advantage of this lovely , affordable cottage if you want a terrific getaway!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Castle Rock

8 Nov 2012

A wonderful retreat on Lake Superior!

My husband, son, and I spent four nights at the Whitecaps Cottage in October. The fall colors had already peaked, but there was still plenty of fall foliage left and we certainly enjoyed our visit to the Upper Peninsula The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the view of Lake Superior was just fabulous. We cooked all of our breakfasts and all but one of our dinners in the well equipped kitchen. Our one dinner out was in Houghton at the Library Brew Pub--a really good place to eat!. There were plenty of brochures provided by the owners on what to see and do in the area. We drove to Copper Harbor on the Keweenaw Peninsula the first day taking in the sights and did some hiking in the rain. The second day we has sunshine so we drove to the Porcupine Mountains and took a longer hike there. Our third day we went back to Copper Harbor and hiked some more. We had a wonderful lunch at the Keweenaw Lodge. One of our favorite things to do at the cottage was watching the sun rise over Lake Superior while eating our breakfast. The cottage was truly a great location for us to enjoy both the Porcupine Mountains and Keweenaw Peninsula. Thank you so much for sharing Whitecaps Cottage with us,

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 Apr 2010

A Perfect Vacation Cottage

Whitecaps cottage is perfect in every way. It is located in a quiet location with a fantastic view of Keweenaw Bay on Lake Superior. It is suitable for those that want some solitude, but also suitable for those that want a base of operations for exploring the surrounding region. The cottage is immaculate, reasonably priced, and the owners are very accommodating. I gave it 5 stars, but it is actually worth 10 stars.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pat W., St. Louis, MO

17 Apr 2010

Super vacation - THANK YOU!

It is seldom that I have rented a place sight unseen and not been somewhat disappointed. The camera angles are misleading or the photos have been cropped. In the case of Whitecaps, the description and photos underestimate the place. It is the perfect place to go to be away from life's pressures and demands. It is removed, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. I am returning this summer for the third time. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get away from busy-ness. Just please don't book during my favorite time!

About the host

Hosted by Kriss Bosley

Ray has a computer science degree from MTU and is employed at a local circuit board manufacturing company. Kriss has degrees in business and elementary education and teaches reading at Houghton Elementary School. We have a lovely teenage daughter!

Why they chose this property

We've always wanted to have property on Lake Superior and this cottage is just the perfect location.

What makes this property unique

Skipping stones on the lake. Roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves. Relaxing by the electric fireplace in the evening. We have seen several eagles at our property and deer on our road. We love to watch the loons float by with babies on their back!