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Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations!

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On the beach, beach towels
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9134 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Marquette, MI
  • Place, Marquette Harbor Light
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Superior Dome
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations!

Thanks for checking out our beach home!

This home is on Lake Superior in one of Marquette's most remarkable locations. It is one of only two privately owned homes that are on the beach and yet still in town, where you can park your car and walk to everything. With wide, sweeping vistas of Lake Superior and the Marquette lighthouse, this home is literally steps to McCarty's Cove, a family friendly beach noted in USA Today’s “Best Small Towns for Adventure”. This home is near it all and away from it all, all at once!

From your home you can walk the beach with your morning coffee and watch the sun rise, then in the afternoon you can watch your children wriggle their toes in the clean Lake Superior sand and splash in its crystal clear waters. Come evening you can enjoy a meal and glass of wine while listening to the sound of the waves.

Walking into the home you are welcomed by an open kitchen surrounded by tall windows offering a 180 degree view of Lake Superior. There is a sun room open to the kitchen that provides a place to relax and take in the sights of the lake, McCarty’s Cove, and the Marquette Lighthouse.

The first floor includes a dining room, a living room with a gas fireplace, a bathroom with a washer and dryer, and a bunkbed room. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sun room with floor to ceiling windows ideal for watching 1000 foot freighters glide by on Lake Superior.

This home sleeps nine people and includes one master bedroom with a king sized bed, one bedroom with a queen sized bed, a second story sun room with a day bed, a first floor bunk bed room, and a queen size pull out couch in the living room.

The home is well-appointed with a kitchen stocked with plenty of cookware, plates, glasses, and utensils. The bedrooms have comfortable linens and down comforters. The home has two bathrooms with an ample supply of towels. The home also includes WiFi and a television in the living room with Netflix.

Outside the home is a large deck with an outdoor dining set and outdoor seating perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine while watching the waves roll onto the beach.

This is a four seasons home with a cool lake breeze providing air conditioning in the summer while protecting you late into the fall while you watch gale winds whip the waves into a frenzy from the comfort of your home. The home will keep you cozy during a U.P. winter storm and provide you a front row seat in the spring when the ice on the lake breaks up and ice bergs bob in the water.

If your ideal vacation involved parking the car for a week, you won't be disappointed. The city bike path is right in front of the home and you are walking distance to both the downtown and Third Street Village shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and brew pubs and within biking distance to Presque Isle Park. If adventure is on your list, you're just a short drive to waterfalls, vistas, and hiking, biking and running trails suited to any level of difficulty you desire.

Looking to exchange your "I do's" while overlooking Lake Superior? Please ask about hosting your wedding at the home. For an additional fee, the backyard can accommodate up to 60 chairs and the driveway can accommodate a 20' x 40' tent. Sorry, chairs and tent not included in the fee, but we can recommend a local vendor!

Please feel free to contact us so we can answer any questions you may have about the home or Marquette. We are locals and live just blocks away and are happy to help you make the most of your stay!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Lake Superior and a 2-minute drive from Northern Michigan University
As a guest of Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,444 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 60
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 253 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible view and home on Lake Superior. Hosted family getaway weekend and will definitely rebook again!Host response time was quick and helpful. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri W., Kalamazoo

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach cottage for all seasons! Marquette is a nature lovers paradise, and the views from this precious beach cottage won’t disappoint! It is perfectly clean, well appointed, well maintained, and the local owners are very responsive. It is apparent that this little gem is loved by all who stay there, and the owners are eager for your stay to be a lovely experience. Our family can’t wait to make more great memories here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay! The location is incredible, easy walking. The waterfront is amazing. Our hosts were easy to communicate with and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Once again, a fantastic stay! This is an absolute gem of a house and the location is perfect. This trip we saw an amazing sunrise and an absolutely surreal sunset with a rainbow and beautifully vivid pink clouds. We also saw surfers and collected more beach glass for our collection. Marquette is a lovely town and we can't wait to come back again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying at the beach house and once again, it did not disappoint. This is one of my very favorite rental homes and I’ve rented quite a few in the last 10 years. Greg and Kate are amazing hosts who are so generous in opening up their beautiful properties to others. I can’t say enough about the memories that we have created here and if you’re looking to do the same, I highly recommend The Beach House!! Jill R and Family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older house that has been well taken care of. The art in the house is fantastic. The location is unbeatable, right on the beach and bike path. The house had everything we needed for 2 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazingly beautiful setting in a great town
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TannerLindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 4th time here and we’ll definitely be back! This place is the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
An incredible place. Superior location. Close enough to walk to everything, beach right there, great amenities. Really nice property. So happy we chose this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Home With and Awesome View!

Greg and Kate were super communicative and very pleasant to work with and host from. 10/10 recommend -especially that view!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming!

We love Greg Kate’s beach house! The house is always well stocked, tidy, and very welcoming. We enjoyed our time both inside and out! Thank you for providing a lovely, cozy, oneofakind home for our family’s spring getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Weekend Trip

I booked our family trip for the NMU graduation weekend. The home is right on the beach and provides great views of Lake Superior. Downtown Marquette is only a 20-minute walk. The home also has a very nice dining area, where we used to have a home-cooked dinner for the graduation celebration. The owners provided a welcome basket of items from local vendors, which was greatly appreciated. There is a foosball table that we used for a fun family tournament. Communication with Greg and Kate was very responsive. We would highly recommend staying here, and we will look to book another vacation with Greg and Kate when we return to Marquette.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel S., Lowell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It was our second time staying. The location can’t be beat. The views of Lake Superior are just gorgeous. The home is very cozy and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Superiority

This was our 4th stay at our very favorite VRBO!!! The hosts feel like family and are just as fabulous as their property. There is simply no better house in MQT.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome beach house!

Phenomenal property. Tons of space, well laid out, super comfy, great vibes. Easy beach and downtown access, even just walking. Very much as advertised, will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B., Flushing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Winter Getaway with Stunning Views

Five of our family visited to spend time with our two young adults attending NMU, and this home was absolutely perfect for our weekend stay. The house had plenty of space, beautiful decor, and great character. The fireplace made for a cozy retreat in the winter weather, and the upstairs tub was perfect for a relaxing soak.We loved sipping coffee at the kitchen table while taking in the breathtaking views. The large dining room table was perfect for meals and game nights with our group. Walking on the snowy beach right out front was a unique and fun experience. We had everything we needed for cooking, and the well-stocked kitchen made meal prep easy.Watching the dog sled teams depart was a highlight of our trip, and the views of the water, snow, and ice were simply stunning. Thank you for sharing this amazing home with us—we couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Love this cozy home! Second time staying here and have enjoyed it both in the Summer and Winter! It’s a great location for all Marquette has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT!!

We had an amazing stay for our entire family. We loved the view, the space, and cleanliness. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us and we will definitely be visiting Marquette again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was great. The view was amazing. It was close to downtown and Presque Isle.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Stay

Excellent place for the family during our long weekend in Marquette. Close to downtown and right on the bike path. There is no place else in the area that provides the view of the Lake. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunrise galore

We had a truly wonderful stay at a home that could not have been in a more beautiful location. The house had all kinds of charm and unique aspects of it that we loved. The hosts were fantastic and we look forward to coming back for more and longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach House of you love the outdoors

On the beach, walking distance to downtown can't get a better location only complaint is the stairs going upstairs are dangerous! Other than that the stay and house are amazing for a group of 5!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

Location was unbeatable. Best of all worlds! Cute and comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Location was amazing for us. Loved the area and town of Marquette as it was our first trip to the U.P. Loved the trails, the backyard, and the beach. What a fun time for the fam.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you could ask for

The house is in the perfect location for anyone who wants to stay active or who wants to lay low in the house/on the beach(or flip flop to either depending on the day). Our trip included sea glass hunting every day, swimming on hot calm days, a lighting storm over the water, beautiful sunrises, exploring town and Presque Isle and even watching surfers ride the crashing waves. (Which really was amazing to watch both from the beach and the comfort of the house) The house has everything you need and the beds are amazingly comfortable and perfect for a good nights’ sleep after a long day of doing everything or doing nothing at all. We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024