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Year-round hot tub, 2600 sq ft house with ample parking - Northstar Lodge

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Back of house
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Front of house

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$471
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Marquette, MI
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Marquette Mountain
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

Room

  • 241.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
Price is AU$471 avg per night,

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About the area

Marquette

Marquette is home to this farm stay. Marquette Harbor Light and Lakenenland Sculpture Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 10 min drive - 13.9 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Marquette Mountain - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ojibwa Casinos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dry Dock Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Year-round hot tub, 2600 sq ft house with ample parking - Northstar Lodge

Welcome to Northstar Lodge! Nestled in picturesque Crane Valley at the base of Green Garden Hill, this hidden gem is set on a 6-acre property enveloped by pristine wilderness, yet only 9 miles from downtown Marquette. The original portion is a charming Montgomery Ward-style farmhouse built in 1930, at the time surrounded by a working farm. The great room and lodge hall were added later, and served as an antique store, an auction house, and a church at various points in this home’s history.

Guests will enjoy the house’s four comfortable bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, butler’s pantry with coffee nook, two spacious dining areas with seating for a total of 14, the inviting great room, a sitting room, and a parlor. Unique Birdseye maple flooring, antique furnishings, and modern comforts blend to create a warm (or in summer thanks to the central air conditioning - cool!) and welcoming atmosphere. With access to 2,600 square feet of living area, the home provides all the space needed to relax and make lasting memories.

Outdoor amenities include a huge yard which provides the ideal space to enjoy lawn games, fire pit with seating for 10, and year-round hot tub. The new back deck is mostly complete but still undergoing the finishing touches; we hope guests will be patient as we complete this project but be assured no work will occur while guests are on site.

Pets welcome! Pet fee is $50 per stay.

Visitors are welcome to explore the property’s informal hiking, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing trails. The property also provides access to Marquette's exhilarating snowmobile trail network: three miles of convenient highway right-of-way connects trails to our doorstep, making this a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. Our nearly unlimited parking offers ample space for multiple snowmobile trailers and RVs, giving you the opportunity to bring along all your toys without worrying about storage space. When it’s time to head out for dinner, shopping, sightseeing, or just to pick up supplies, a ten-minute drive along Highway 41 will take you to the beautiful city of Marquette, making it effortless to enjoy the city’s attractions and amenities.

Unwind and make your next getaway a memorable one at this unique and historic home – a place where adventure and comfort converge to create an unforgettable experience. Our goal is to provide everything you need for a truly remarkable vacation, and we can't wait to host you!

Please note that access is currently restricted to the lodge hall as we prepare for expansion into a full-scale lodge experience, providing an additional 1600 square feet of space to accommodate larger groups in the future.

More than 8 overnight guests or 25 total guests may be allowed on a case-by-case basis; please contact us if you wish to exceed these numbers.

Accessibility:
All bedrooms are on the second floor
Both entrances to the house require climbing some stairs
Two steps are between kitchen and great room

Security:
Security cameras facing away from house monitor front driveway and back parking area
No cameras inside house

Looking for a property in the city with a lake view? Check out Superior View, our top-rated vacation rental within walking distance of downtown Marquette. vrbo.com/1043227

Property manager

Amy Manning
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet fee is $50 per stay. If pet waste is left in the yard, guest pays additional cleaning fee of $45.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Year-round hot tub, 2600 sq ft house with ample parking - Northstar Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Year-round hot tub, 2600 sq ft house with ample parking - Northstar Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year-round hot tub, 2600 sq ft house with ample parking - Northstar Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Year-round hot tub, 2600 sq ft house with ample parking - Northstar Lodge located?

Situated in Marquette, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Superior, Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Regional History Center. Ojibwa Casino Marquette and UP Health System - Marquette are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Year-round hot tub, 2600 sq ft house with ample parking - Northstar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

A great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our time here. The location is close to NMU so we got to spend quality time with our oldest who goes to school there. Even with heavy snow and cold temps, the driveway was plowed daily and the hot tub was impeccable!It's such a lovely area of Michigan. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie E.

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

Great family vacation home!

We absolutely loved our stay! We've traveled to the area many times and this house is one of my favorites. Every room is cozy and welcoming. There are also many thoughtful additions to make the stay great for families - kids items, dog supplies, plenty of dishes, etc...We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grady S.

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

Snowmobiling trip

The house was very nice along with the property itself, plenty of room to park and this place had a very nice hot tub that worked great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melian H.

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

Very clean and well stocked vintage spot!

We loved this spot! Amy was so nice about my service dogs. The house is very well stocked and has a cool vintage vibe. Close to town and a very nice yard! We enjoyed the hot tub which was warm even in the cold! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Beautiful property and great location

This is one of our better VRBO stays, the owners were excellent hosts, the property was accurately described and was in a beautiful location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

Comfortable and Well Stocked Rental

Our family had a wonderful stay. Everything was in clean, working order and beds were really comfortable. The property (and guests) are well cared for by the host. Wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Granddaughters baptism

Great home with lots of character! Plenty of space for family to gather. The kitchen had nice pots, pans and utensils. The hot tub is big and clean! So magical sitting out in the hot tub when the snow is falling. My recommendations would be to add a railing on the outside steps, more washcloths and kitchen towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn M.

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

Beautiful Family Home

This was the perfect home for a weekend getaway for my family and me. We are from Illinois and drove up to watch my son's Spring football game at NMU. It was 12 minutes from the Dome and 10 minutes away from all restaurants and stores. The kids loved that they each had their own rooms. At night we enjoyed smores by the bonfire and relaxed our muscles in the hot tub. In the morning, we sat on the front porch and watched the deer in the yard. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Overall, we loved the house and definitely want to book again this fall for some more at home feels and football. Go Cats!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gus

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

Family Weekend

The house was very nice and organized. Loved the backyard for grilling and bonfires. Close to many great sightseeing locations. Would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranald L.

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

Incredible home!

I cant say enough about how warm, cozy, spacious, and welcoming this house was! The property was perfect for the pups to romp. The wood work and decor were beautiful and each room invited relaxation and conversation. It was the most delightful place for our visiting group to stay! Quick check in and the host was very accommodating. I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Megan E.

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

Great place for weekend getaway

We couldn't have enjoyed our stay at the Northstar Lodge more! Very clean, cozy, and charming. Perfect central location to visit our family at NMU and explore all that the area has to offer. We loved the private large yard. Communication with Amy was prompt and seamless. She provided perfect instructions - no complaints! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Marquette

Very nice! Quiet, close to downtown. Very clean, great owners! Highly Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

Cozy getaway

Very cozy and comfortable with lots of space! Great nature trail for walking our dogs! Hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

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

Wedding in Skandia

Perfect location for our family to celebrate our daughter's wedding at a venue a couple of miles away. Property manager was helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

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

Perfectly relaxing!

If you want to all stay in one place and prepare meals together, this is your ideal place! We enjoyed hanging out on the porch and all of the different hang out spots are fun and cozy. I would suggest adding some games and directions on how to use the large coffee pot! There was everything you needed here to include fans for everyone! We would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Marji Gesick 200

The place was great. The layout was a bit strange, and definitely had the 1930’s farmhouse with addition, plus another addition, plus additional lodge vibes, but it was part of the adventure. We went up there for the Marji Gesick 200 mile race and had an amazing experience. The board games were a hit with the kids, as well as the outdoor fire pit. Cell service was a bit spotty, but Wi-Fi worked just fine. All in all, worked great for the trip and we’d stay again if we come up for the race again. Looking forward to the hot tub being completed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

July 4th Marquette Retreat

5 friends and myself booked Amy’s place for a 4th of July get away. The VRBO was accurate to the listing and they recently installed a fire pit! We loved bonfires and roasting smores. The house was spacious with plenty of room to roam and the beds are comfortable. This is also much closer to downtown Marquette then you would think, an easy 8-10 minute drive to the Vierling or Ore Dock. They’re also completing some major renovations to make it even better. We would recommend to anybody young and old looking to enjoy all that Marquette has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great vacation at the Red House

Great house for a couples or family vacation with a close enough location to downtown Marquette. As you can see in the photos, this house is turn of the 1900 century old charm and doesn't have central AC. We drove up from the Ohio Valley to get out of the heat and ended up bringing a heat wave with us, high 80's in Marquette during our stay and if you need AC at night to sleep, you may want to find another home. Everything else was great and I would stay at this home again! Very very clean and we enjoyed the stay. Thank you host and cleaning staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great Location, Cozy Home

Our group consisted of 4 adults and kids ranging from 6-13. The space was large enough for all of us and the bedrooms which were located away from common spaces each had brand new memory foam mattresses. Nice touches such as vintage and UP inspired artwork and decor, natural fibers on the beds and real plants throughout the home. The kitchen and coffee bar provided ample space for a group of 8 to make meals and our kids loved the herbal tea collection provided by the owner. Outdoor property was beautiful and tree covered - perfect for quiet walks. The location was ideal for hanging out in Marquette or exploring other smaller surrounding towns and attractions like Lakenenland. Were already looking for our next stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Debby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

UP trip

The house was unfortunately on a busy state highway. The sound of the traffic was easily heard. The mosquitoes were horrifying. The entry into the house was not well thought out. With a deck being built in the back, no walkway to enter the house through the front unless you walk through high grass and mosquitoes. I enjoy hiking and needed to walk on the main highway for a mile to get to a side road which was sketchy at best. Did not love the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Cozy Farmhouse

Positives: This house was clean and cozy. Large enough to accommodate 8 of us and our senior dog. Felt very comfortable. The owner was extremely helpful when the wifi went out and responded immediately. Negatives: I did not realize that all of the bedrooms were upstairs. (which are sort of narrow with no handrails) My 79-year-old M.I.L. could not climb these stairs and therefore had to sleep on the couch. We knew that the house was under construction but did not expect to have a 20 yard dumpster right near the main back entrance. And the broken glass around the back stair entrance had us constantly worried about our dog getting cut. Overall, the property and home were great, and the added little touches of care were great to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024