10/10 Excellent
Jeanie F.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
Jeanie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Entire home
Diamond in the Rough atop Hancock/Houghton on the way to the Keweenaw
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 341.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Hancock, MI
- Quincy Mine10 min walk
- Portage Health16 min walk
- Finlandia University16 min walk
- Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living/Sitting Room
1 Single Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Garden
About this property
Diamond in the Rough atop Hancock/Houghton on the way to the Keweenaw
The Maid's Quarters Suite is a separate living space inside historic Quincy House that includes 2 newly restored rooms & a modern bathroom.
Stay in the once humble, privately accessed, maid's section of this 10,000 square foot mansion, lavishly decorated in Victorian era detailing and high style. Enjoy period antiques, wall coverings and oil paintings seamlessly uniquely paired with all the modern amenities including free high speed WiFi Internet.
The bedroom includes a restored original bed with queen sized coil/gel hybrid mattress with luxury bedding in a jewel-toned French inspired decor. The en suite 3 piece bathroom includes antique tiling, custom rain shower, Cararra marble sink, plush towels and toiletries. Relax in the attached but separate living room with cozy seating, 50" smart TV with all the channels, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee station, walk in closet and spare twin pull out bed. Enjoy the views atop Quincy Hill from this 140+ year old landmark. The Maid's Quarters Suite includes ceiling fans in both rooms, is on the 2nd floor, no elevator and 450 sq. ft.
Quincy House, completed in 1882 is an Italianate Victorian mansion built by Quincy Mining Company to prominently house its highest ranking area official, the Agent aka Supervisor. It is the last standing mining company agent's house among the many mines that once exploited the area for copper. Built more lavishly than other mine company structures, it served as a social center during the copper mine boom. Quincy House is currently undergoing restoration and preservation. You're staying in the private, newly restored rear section of the house. We reside in the separate front section that is under restoration. Both sections are closed off from each other and you will not be disturbed by construction during your stay. Your privacy and comfort is our utmost concern. We are happy to give guests tours and talk about the history upon request.
Quincy House has, is and will be undergoing restoration and preservation for years to come. In no way will this negatively effect your stay.
In fact your stay will benefit the house as all proceeds we receive from your visit are put directly into the Quincy House Preservation Foundation, a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization formed and operated by us to sustain the house now and for the future as a valuable historic educational interpretation of Copper Country history.
Stay in the once humble, privately accessed, maid's section of this 10,000 square foot mansion, lavishly decorated in Victorian era detailing and high style. Enjoy period antiques, wall coverings and oil paintings seamlessly uniquely paired with all the modern amenities including free high speed WiFi Internet.
The bedroom includes a restored original bed with queen sized coil/gel hybrid mattress with luxury bedding in a jewel-toned French inspired decor. The en suite 3 piece bathroom includes antique tiling, custom rain shower, Cararra marble sink, plush towels and toiletries. Relax in the attached but separate living room with cozy seating, 50" smart TV with all the channels, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee station, walk in closet and spare twin pull out bed. Enjoy the views atop Quincy Hill from this 140+ year old landmark. The Maid's Quarters Suite includes ceiling fans in both rooms, is on the 2nd floor, no elevator and 450 sq. ft.
Quincy House, completed in 1882 is an Italianate Victorian mansion built by Quincy Mining Company to prominently house its highest ranking area official, the Agent aka Supervisor. It is the last standing mining company agent's house among the many mines that once exploited the area for copper. Built more lavishly than other mine company structures, it served as a social center during the copper mine boom. Quincy House is currently undergoing restoration and preservation. You're staying in the private, newly restored rear section of the house. We reside in the separate front section that is under restoration. Both sections are closed off from each other and you will not be disturbed by construction during your stay. Your privacy and comfort is our utmost concern. We are happy to give guests tours and talk about the history upon request.
Quincy House has, is and will be undergoing restoration and preservation for years to come. In no way will this negatively effect your stay.
In fact your stay will benefit the house as all proceeds we receive from your visit are put directly into the Quincy House Preservation Foundation, a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization formed and operated by us to sustain the house now and for the future as a valuable historic educational interpretation of Copper Country history.
Property manager
DAVID BOSSERT
Languages
English
Amenities
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Kitchen
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
Hancock
Hancock is home to this holiday home. Lake Superior and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum.
Hancock, MI
What's nearby
- Quincy Mine - 10 min walk
- The trail to Copper Harbor - 16 min walk
- Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 6 min drive
- Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 7 min drive
- Michigan Technological University - 8 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Taco Bell - 7 min drive
- Culver's - 7 min drive
- Keweenaw Brewing Company - 6 min drive
- Burger King - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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10/10 Excellent
Garrett S.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a Hidden Gem!
Garrett S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by DAVID BOSSERT
Hi! We're David & Zach and we purchased this property as our home and life's project in 2021. We are only the 3rd titled owners of the house in its 140+ year history. The 3+ acre property includes the 10,000 square foot Quincy House along with its carriage house/barn with original horse stalls and 2-car garage built in the 1910s. The house came with a multitude of needed updating, mainly cosmetics, and restoring the house is an ongoing labor of love. We have formed the Quincy House Preservation Foundation, a 501c3 public charitable non-profit, to aid the process of preserving the house's place as historical interpretation of the area's copper mining contributions that helped economic booms both locally and nationally. All proceeds from your vacation rental stay are put back into the non-profit to further preservation efforts of the house.
Why they chose this property
The Keweenaw Penninsula lies within the Upper Penninsula of Michigan and is home of rich mining history, 4 season outdoor sports including boating, fishing, skiing and off-roading on ATV's during the warm months and snowmobiling in the cold months. Lake Superior and countless inland lakes provide endless possibilities along with wildlife and bird watching, Northern Lights spotting and fall colors rivaling the famous fall colors of the east coast. The pristine natural beauty and abundant forests and wildlife make the Keweenaw and Copper Country a popular, yet uncrowded, vacation destination.
What makes this property unique
Quincy House, located on Quincy Hill in Hancock adjacent to the Quincy Mine and along executive row, was completed in 1882 and built by Quincy Mining Company to house it's leading area executive, the Agent (aka Superintendent). Mr. Charles Lawton was Quincy Mine's longtime agent and was given the house in lieu of back pay in 1939 as the mine was ceasing operations. After his passing in 1946, his widow Grace lived in the house with the help of a maid and gardener until her death in 1971. The house then sold to Charles and Angela Anderson who maintained the property in large part as student rental rooms for MTU graduate students. In 2021, after nearly 50 years of ownership, they sold to David Bossert and Zachary Nick who aim to restore the preserve the house as close to it's original Victorian style and purpose as possible.
Languages:
English
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