NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks

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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Beach view

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Calamet, MI

Italian Hall Historical Marker
10 min drive
Copper Country Firefighters History Museum
11 min drive
Coppertown USA Mining Museum
12 min drive
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
23 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cottage has 2 bedrooms. One with a double bed and the other with a queen bed. There is a fantastic all-window front porch for watching storms come in over the lake. Original hardwood maple floors throughout. The kitchen has all the necessities, plus extra amenities such as a microwave oven, glass top stove, and modern coffeemaker. The bathroom has a shower unit. High speed Wi-Fi is included. There is a 32' flat screen in the living room. Our location is clean, well-maintained and fully equipped for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

On the beach you can enjoy a camp fire under the stars or even catch the northern lights, swim the Great Lake Superior, hunt the perfect rock or agate, fish 'til the sun goes down, barbecue on the charcoal grill and picnic at the picnic table, or take a nature walk and enjoy the natural beauty of the beach and forest. In the winter, ski, snowmobile, or snow-shoe right out of your front door or travel a short distance to our many local winter attractions.

Open year round, come relax and enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of the cottage surroundings. You will truly love the beauty of the Copper Country and love staying at North Shore Cottages. For nearly 100 years the Roberts family has welcomed friends and guests to Tamarack Waterworks and we look forward to welcoming you. Just bring your food and a vacation state of mind. Call or email Philip for information and to secure your reservation today!

Property manager

Philip Roberts

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

1 large or 2 small to medium-sized dogs 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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Calumet

Located in Calumet, this cottage is in a rural area. Italian Hall Historical Marker and Copper Country Firefighters History Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Calamet, MI

What's nearby

Coppertown USA Mining Museum - 12 min drive
Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 12 min drive
Calumet Waterworks Beach - 13 min drive
Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 30 min drive
Michigan Technological University - 33 min drive

Getting around

Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Miners Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪The Hut Inn - ‬14 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
‪Keweenaw Coffee Works - ‬11 min drive
‪Up Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Calumet is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Superior and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Italian Hall Historical Marker and Copper Country Firefighters History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA M.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

4 Mar 2024

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

Get away

Perfect for a weekend getaway. This is a return visit for us. Love this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

22 Jan 2024

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

Very Enjoyable!

Our family had a hockey tournament in the area, and we had a great time at the property. We loved the location and feel of the property. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

12 Dec 2023

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

Tamarack Water works

A nice clean cute place with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Town is close for your needs and Lake Superior is awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

11 Sept 2023

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

Perfect relaxing getaway

Beautifully quiet and peaceful spot on mother Superior. I will definitely come back to this wonderful cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

5 June 2023

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

My First Stay at Storybook Cottage

I have been looking at Storybook Cottage for years and finally found a time we could go. It was everything I had hoped for. The cottage was quaint and perfect for our style of living. And being so close to the Big Lake was a bonus. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lois M N.

2 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication, location

Needs some TLC

We still hadn’t received check-in instructions by check-in time, and had to contact VRBO. It was easy to get in once we knew how. The house needs some serious TLC. For example, the bathroom door does not close. It was clean though. The listing led me to believe the cabin was right on the water - it is not. You have to walk down the block. The area is quiet and seemed safe. However, the rest of Calumet is run down and dumpy. We will never go back. Overall, the cabin is overpriced for what it is. Also, I’ve never ever seen check-out instructions request that you sweep the floors before leaving ~ that was absurd.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

10 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful Winter Getaway

Great cottage; excellent owner communication

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sue K.

1 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful sinsets!

My husband and I spent 3 nights at the cottage and had a great time. Good location for exploring the keewenaw peninsula. Nice fire pit by the cottage and the sunsets on the beach were fabulous. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

9 Oct 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

This property was better than we could imagine. It is an older home that has been well maintained with tons of charm! Super close to Lake Superior with gorgeous sunsets. We used this home as a base to explore the Keweenaw Peninsula. Great strategic location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

30 Sept 2022

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

Lovely spot!

The cottage was comfy and cozy, located steps from Lake Superior. The host was friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kris H., Grand Haven, Mi.

25 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location

This cottage was located in a perfect spot for our needs. The beach was lovely and easily accessible. The cottage was quite comfortable but is old and lacking in some areas that newer places would provide. That was ok by us, because we enjoy the history of the cottage and the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

22 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Property and Area

Property was as described. We loved our stay and had the best vacation. The beach was wonderful, we were all able to swim in Lake Superior and we were able to see the northern lights. The property owner and manager were great to work with. Would definitely like to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

16 Aug 2022

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

Felt like home

I can't wait to go back. Already planning a winter trip.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R., Menasha, Wisconsin

12 Aug 2022

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

Family stay in Calumet

The cottage seems to be the oldest of the properties at this location and has its charm. It was just enough space for my family of four. The location is excellent. It’s close to Copper Harbor and Houghton, so ideal if you want to explore surrounding areas. The beach was great for rock hunting. Phillip even provided blue lights to hunt for sodalites at night and my daughter did find one! There was a very nice nature reserve close by that we stumbled upon. A very nice trail with lots of variation and wildlife. We saw a coyote which was cool. Phillip was quick to respond to messages, which I greatly appreciated. A great spot for a low key family vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

7 Aug 2022

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

Quiet, cozy and relaxing.

We loved being so close to the beach. Can’t wait to be back again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

4 July 2022

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

Superior location

Just a delightful location on the lake. Cottage is as-advertised and a wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hariom K.

20 June 2022

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

Nice getaway from hustle and bustle of town

Nice property located close to beach. The property was well maintained, with an antique touch. We had a comfortable stay grilling and having a fire. View of the lake was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly J., Taylor USA

23 Aug 2021

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

Great place

This home is a nice get away, so close to the water. It’s our second time staying we liked it so much. I would love to return again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The cottage was located in a very quiet area on a dead end road. You could hear and see Lake Superior from inside the home. The beach was private and easily accessible a minute away from the front door.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christiane J.

16 July 2021

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

Wonderful cottage

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage is well-equipped, charming and has access to a private beach. We even could kayak long the Lake Superior lakeshore. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

10 July 2021

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

lovely

It was a lovely spot and cottage. Everything you needed. Lots to do and see.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Angela R.

7 June 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful location

My husband and I brought our dogs for a vacation the week of Memorial Day and had a great time. The cottage was comfortable and clean with Lake Superior a quick walk from our front door. It is a beautiful location and feels very private at the end of road. I had tried to contact Phillip before arriving with a few questions but was unable to reach him or leave a VM as the mailbox was full. Sent a message through VRBO but did not receive a response. When we arrived at the house we were told that Phillip was out of town. It made us nervous that if we had an actual emergency we had no way to communicate with the owner. I appreciate that this cottage is quite old but the squeaky floors and bathroom door that doesn’t close I feel that the house could use some updates/maintenance. The queen bed was very nice, the living room furniture looks cute but far from comfortable. We had issues with the internet/tv every evening, losing connection halfway through movies Overall we had a great time exploring the peninsula with our dogs and walking the shore every evening.

10/10 Excellent

Siri S.

10 May 2021

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

Beautiful view

We had a fantastic stay at this great little cottage. Peaceful area with wonderful views of the lake. We had everything we needed there and we would definitely book with them again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce U.

2 Apr 2021

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

Wonderful getaway spot

Cosy comfortable cabin about 100 yards from the Lake Superior shore. Great central location on the Keweenaw Peninsula - nice to drive up the coastline (mostly) to Copper Harbor, a few nice restaurants for carry out close by in Calumet, gorgeous sunsets over the lake, a great place to escape and recharge! Owner friendly and responsive :-)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021