At this holiday home, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Lake Superior and 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a Smart TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and a porch. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .In the area of this Harvey holiday home, you'll find Northern Michigan University.
UP Health System - Marquette - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Marquette Mountain - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Marquette Harbor Light - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Northern Michigan University - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
Superior Dome - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Dry Dock Tavern - 11 min walk
Ore Dock Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Blackrocks Brewery - 7 min drive
Huron Mountain Bakery - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes
You will love this perfect waterfront retreat on the Chocolay River with Lake Superior access. This custom built house is designed to take advantage of the great outdoors. From the cozy covered front porch to the spacious backyard, this home offers a relaxing, private oasis overlooking 100' of river frontage with beautiful views, a 530 sq ft. raised wood deck, a hot tub and even a pirate ship playhouse designed for hours of fun for the littles. In the winter, you can access Marquette’s vast snowmobile trails right from the driveway!
For the biking enthusiast, the Heritage bike trail is right around the corner. From here you can bike less than four miles to downtown Marquette for a meal or a beer at one of Marquette's many craft breweries. You can bring your own bike or use one of the cruisers that we provide.
You can also fish from the shores for Pike or head out on the river in the kayaks provided where anglers report catches of Coho salmon and Lake trout. There are many bird species to be observed in the area including nesting bald eagles that fish the lake, migratory birds and an occasional Great horned owl. The land across the river is part of the Chocolay Bayou Nature Preserve a sanctuary with hiking trails and prohibited development.
Upon entering this home from the covered front porch, you'll love the outstanding views of the river. The living room with its large windows, warm wood floors and fireplace will draw you in. The kitchen is spacious and welcoming with cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, heated floors, and a large island. The upper level master suite offers large windows overlooking the water, a walk in closet, full bath with tiled tub/shower enclosure and granite counter tops. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs with a spacious bathroom complete with tiled floor and shower. The downstairs bedroom can also be used as a play room or second living room.
Property manager
Valerie
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,796 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?
The closest beach to Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes is McCarty Cove (5.8 km).
Does Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
What luxury perks are available at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?
This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a fireplace.
What makes Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes.
Is Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as baby monitors and children's books, it's no surprise that Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?
No, Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?
No, pets are not allowed.
Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 64 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
kelly o.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
UP Adventure
Our two families had the best time at this Property! It was the perfect location for all our hikes and dinners out in downtown Marquette! Would Highly recommend this home! And i know our group will be booking again next year! Our older boys loved kayaking and bike riding on the trails! The host of this property was very accommodating and got back to us very quickly with questions. 5 stars all the way around!
kelly o.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kayla R.
3 July 2025
Nice Stay
We had a nice stay. This was the most thoughtfully laid out place we have stayed at. There were plenty of towels, kitchen items, spices, etc. which is usually not the case. It felt like someone just opened their home and said please respectfully help yourself to our home. The place could be cleaner and kept up better, but it was very accommodating for our large family. We loved the kayaks and bikes!
Kayla R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
James M.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
MQT House
The house was very clean and bright.The temperature was unseasonable HOT (90). The host had placed two window AC units in top floor windows. The host had top notch bathroom/shower products.Childrens toys were a great addition to exterior playground.Boats and bikes were put to extensive use.
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home for an extended family stay in Marquette
This is a very nice home and property just a few minutes from downtown Marquette. It’s easy to find and access; and it’s a convenient location for going wherever you need to in the area. The home sleeps 8 very comfortably, but you could sleep 3 in a King and 2-3 or 4 more in the trundles (if you’re on friendly terms ). And there’s room for two more on the couches, if the hosts allow that. So I suppose 12 could squeeeze in there, if needed. There is a crib room, as well, next to one of the bedrooms. One note to be aware of: there are no bedrooms on the main floor (except perhaps the couches). There is a half bath. So our 91 year old did need help up the stairs to a bedroom. It was still worth the effort. Valerie is an attentive host and outfitted the home with every single thing a large family needs. Just bring your toothbrush, practically. Our family really enjoyed using the bikes on the nearby trail and the kayaks on the lagoon and out into Lake Superior. We also toasted marshmallows in the fire pit and enjoyed the hot tub. The backyard is beautiful, with chipmunks, cottontails, squirrels, birds of all kinds. Really a nice place. Marquette doesn’t typically need air conditioning, so the home is cooled by the weather. It’s heated of course and there’s a nice gas fireplace in the living room. We enjoyed it on the cold day. The house is very open and has an airy feel - due to all the well-placed and large windows. Lots of light! Very good, pleasant feel to the house.
Brian R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We rented this place to house my daughter and her wedding party. Since the ring bearer was 3, the space was amazing for him! The rest of us enjoyed the beautiful view and many walks along the path that is right there. It was perfect!
Mary B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alice H.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Chocolay, Harvey Home!
We stayed at the home, to be close to NMU and attend our Sons graduation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even the Grandma and Grandpas felt comfortable in the home! They really were interested in the homes history! We loved the view, the hot tub…greatly stocked kitchen, and the full baby set up( but our granddaughter last minute, could not make the trip with her mom and dad, those were definite draws to our choosing the home!
Alice H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda H., Oregon WI
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
ski with grandkids week
The house was great, welcoming, clean, great views and bonus fresh snow to play in. Grandsons age 10 and 7 enjoyed skiing with Grandpa and parents while Grandma played with 2 1/2 year old in yard and house. There were TOYS and a good crib and fresh snow.
Linda H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan R.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location!
Second time staying here, one of my favorite spots, great location and house
Bryan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth M.
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and property!
We had a wonderful stay at Valerie’s property in Harvey! We enjoyed the brand new hot tub and quick access to the snowmobile trails! 5 stars and we certainly will try to be back soon!!
Seth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Missi M.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family trip
The weekend trip was perfect. The house was clean and well stocked. The hot tub was wonderful. Plenty of room for everyone.
Missi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron R.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Propeerty
The family enjoyed the property, especially the hot tub and kayaks. The property was well maintained and in a great location.
Aaron R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Whitney S.
16 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house & easy to find
My husband and I stayed up in Marquette for a long weekend. We pulled the trailer with our side-by-side and had space in the driveway to do that. The house was very clean but does have a little bit of a musty smell on the main floor and downstairs. The master bathroom is awesome! It even had everything you needed in the tub like shampoo and soap. The king size bed in the master bedroom is extremely soft, which we struggled with a little bit as we are not used to that! We would have loved a television in the bedroom as well, but it didn’t make or break our stay. The kitchen is updated and has everything you need. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. It is a beautiful location and if we would’ve brought our kids, they would have enjoyed the very cute playset. Thank you to the owners for providing this space to people!
Whitney S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hilarie Ginger S.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
The property was very sufficient for our needs and wants. The hot tub was a lot of fun. The veiw and privacy on the back yard was great. I hope we have the opportunity to stay here again.
Hilarie Ginger S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marek O.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Marek O
Very satisfy
Marek O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeramie H.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cozy Home; Easy access to Marquette
The home was exactly as described and offered a lot of amenities that made the experience great when we weren't out exploring Marquette and the surrounding area! Great place to book with a large group of friends and family!
Jeramie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grant H.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Marquette
The stay was amazing. We had everything we needed and had a great time as a family. The property was even closer to downtown Marquette than I thought which made access to it along with lots of trails and beaches super easy. We enjoyed Harborfest, strongly recommend the Marquette Farmer's market, had an amazing kitchen to cook in, and this property was perfect if travelling with an infant. We had our 11 month old daughter with us and the crib room was perfect for her. It got dark enough even for naps during the day which is crucial as parents know. Highly recommend the property, I can't say enough good things about it.
Grant H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin D., Willow Spring, NC
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay
We stayed here in fall of 2022 for a visit with our NMU student. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy family time with distant college students. The kitchen is one of the best stocked of all the places we’ve stayed, making it easy to do home cooked meals.
House is quiet and the view of the water from everywhere in the house makes for a great way to start and end the day. Access to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail is great for walking and biking. Loved it!
Robin D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle D.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Like visiting a close friends house
The property was exactly as described in the listing. The accommodations were outstanding. My 9 year old had her first kayaking experience here with the kid kayak they had provided, and what a memory! Loved that the little river comes right out to the Lake and sugar sand beach. My little one loved time in the hot tub with dad. So many close shops and restaurants nearby while having the quiet retreat of this neighborhood, and the serenity of the woods and bayou in the back. Would absolutely come back.
Danielle D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
erik b.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Was an amazing stay. Valerie was very helpful and everything g was super clean and convenient. Would definitely stay again!
erik b.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristi B.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Loved our stay here with our 4 adult kids. House was well appointed and in a great location. Felt secluded on the river while being just a short drive to downtown Marquette. We enjoyed the kayaks and walking/bike trail right at the house. Marquette was fun to explore with cute shops and restaurants along with hiking and swimming. We also did a day trip to Pictured Rocks from here, just 45 minutes away. Would definitely stay here again!
Kristi B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Matthew D.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Overall my family had a great stay. We had issues with the washer, but other than that. Great location for a family vacation.
Matthew D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim G.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay Near Marquette!
Our family of 8 gathered here for the 4th of July weekend. We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house which had a perfect view of nature and the Chocolay River! Seven of us slept here very comfortably. This house was so well stocked with everything imaginable. I was still discovering things on our last day. (Thank you so much for this, Valerie!) I am used to having to bring so many things from my own house, but needed absolutely nothing from home here. We loved sitting outside on the deck, on the patio, and/or in lawn chairs on the grass as we caught up with friends and family in the area. We enjoyed watching the bunnies, birds, squirrels, and chipmunks playing in the yard. We also loved sitting in the hot tub, fishing while kayaking, hiking on the trails, and playing board games. We were able to walk to two great restaurants/bars and Marquette was just a hop, skip, and jump away for all the things we wanted to do in the area. My grown kids and spouses enjoyed going just down the road to jump into their ice bath (Lake Superior). Valerie was an excellent host! We would love to stay here again!
Kim G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monique V.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Plenty of room to spread out, great extras provided, bikes, kayaks, beach towels, all things needed for vacation. Convenient location.
Monique V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debbi S.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Bike Getaway
Couldn’t have asked for a better host and property!
Reasonably close to mountain bike trails and downtown.
Plenty of room for us to spread out.
We had a couple of questions when we arrived that were answered very timely.
We would rent this one again in a heartbeat!!
Debbi S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven S.
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
We came for our son’s NMU graduation. We had plenty of room for our family and grandparents. There were 8 of us and we were very comfortable. We found the path to the lake and took several beautiful long walks along the beach. The kitchen was well stocked- we did quite a bit of cooking and sitting outside was beautiful!