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Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
On the east side of the Keweenaw Peninsula, this chalet-style lake house offers a serene retreat. Bask in 180-degree views of Lake Superior from its deck and enjoy year-round activities like kayaking or blueberry picking on its private beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio
Guests of this beach cottage will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a sauna or barbecue grills. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking is OK. No butts on the ground.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Basketball nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: On the main floor, pet waste goes in the trash.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Without specific approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking is OK. No butts on the ground.

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
Note from host: Without specific approval.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Best Beach on the Keweenaw Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

About the area

Map
Lake Linden, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton County Historical Museum - 23 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 28 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 39 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 39 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 43 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancho's Wild Blueberries - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior located?

This Lake Linden cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Thayer Lake and Houghton County Historical Museum. Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters and Agassiz Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect getaway! The cabin is clean and has everything you could want for a comfortable stay. The host is responsive and friendly. The view — Lake Superior — enough said.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene B.

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

Yooper Rock Hunting

Beautiful house and beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Beautiful Location

We enjoyed our stay, location was perfect, accommodation was fantastic, would recommend property for a scenic getaway, we enjoyed we could take our dog who luvved the beach walks. Todd was very communicative which we appreciated. House is very well equipped. Sauna was a fun bonus. Would definitely like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky Q.

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

Perfect place!

We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Cute cabin on the beach

Cute cabin on the beach. Perfect get away for anyone looking for a little lake therapy/wanting to be surrounded by the sounds of waves. The sunrise on the lake and sunsets over the pond were breathtaking. I recommend for anyone looking to explore the Keweenaw!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay here. Perfect timing for the fall colors! House location is great for spending time by the water and on the beach they have but a little bit of a drive to places. Hour from copper harbor and half hour from Calument. For fall is was nice and quite at the house and beach. We would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely gorgeous beach location!

Our cousins from Florida had never experienced Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and this cottage was the perfect “home base” for our trip. We had lovely weather that allowed us to keep the windows open and enjoy the sound of the waves on the beach. The sauna was used every night and is a great way to end each day. The hosts were extremely easy to work with and I can’t say enough about how welcoming their beach side cottage is. We hope we can be back to enjoy it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Beautiful Cottage and Gorgeous Beach

The cottage is very nice with large picture windows across the back facing Lake Superior. It's nice being on the leeward side of the Pennisula as it got pretty cold and snowy. This was easily remedied by putting a few logs in the cast iron fireplace. Very relaxing with a lot of privacy. You can walk over a mile in either direction on the fine sand beach. We will defiantly go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Peaceful place with great views!

The property matched the description exactly and was very nice! Great views of the lake, plenty of firewood for the sauna and wood stove inside. No neighbors on one side of the property makes the place feel extra secluded. Especially happy with how comfortable the beds were.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Cozy Lake Getaway in UP Winter

We loved our stay so much! The striking views of lake superior. The cozy wood stove. The wood fired sauna. Perfect homebase for exploring the winter wonderland that is the UP!! Todd was super kind and helpful during out stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

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

Lovely

The Lake House is lovely and fully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. I loved the beautiful unobstructed view of the beach and lake from the wall of windows and the very nice deck. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

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

Best beach cabin

This was a great cabin with tons of useful amenities especially the sauna. Since our visit included a fresh winter storm, we made the most of the wood stove. The owner was responsive to requests during our stay. We started talking about coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

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

Look no further!

This is a truly beautiful property! The home was comfortable and well stocked. A somewhat secluded location perfectly situated on the shore. Communication with Todd was spectacular, very responsive. My only regret is that we didn’t use the sauna more, the post swim in Lake Superior is an experience. I look forward to retuning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D., Caledonia, MI

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

Relaxation by Lake Superior

Cute cottage with all that you need for a relaxing disconnect. Love hearing the waves and taking walks along the beach. We were visiting our son who goes to Mich Tech and he stayed with us for a couple of nights. It was fall so the leaves were turning and the drive to and from the cottage was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann T.

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

Lake Superior Cabin

Cute place… beautiful location on a sandy beach. All the amenities we needed were there. Nice base camp to explore the Keweenaw. Consider bringing drinking water as the well water was a tad yellow and sulfer smelling. Fine for showers and dishes. Never did find the TV.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Great Week At The Beach House

My spouse and I stayed one week at the beautiful beach house. We truly enjoyed our stay. Our Labradors absolutely loved the beach! The location was perfect. We toured the area. Quincy mine was cool. I highly recommend Slims Cafe in Mohawk for breakfast. Loved the history and beauty of the Keweenaw peninsula. The house had everything we needed plus. The outside hammocks were a pleasant surprise! We used the sauna twice. Its very nice! The bed was so comfy. Having a washer/dryer and vacuum cleaner available was perfect. Love, love!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Eric P.

Beautiful house and setting - unreasonable cleaning policy

To echo the many other reviewers on here - the home and the setting are quite beautiful. The house is cozy and comfortable, and the setting is wonderful - plenty of beach frontage and local wildlife. What was not great was the cleaning policy - it goes way beyond the standard procedure at most VRBOs. Guests are expected to completely clean and prepare the cabin for the next occupants. The expectations are detailed in a rather onerous 25-point checklist at the cabin. Now, I'm used to leaving a tidy cabin upon departure - clean dishes and floors, kitchen and bathroom in good shape, etc. However, this place requires you to do ALL the laundry - including bed linens and towels - and make the beds etc. before leaving. This task alone takes several hours, as you'll need to run through 3-4 loads of laundry to wash all the towels and bedding. The washer and dryer are pretty old, so this task takes longer than expected. You'll also need to do a thorough clean of the kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom, and be sure to set out new towels, tissues, etc for the next guests. Since my party and I had a very long drive home, we had to all get up at 4AM to start running laundry. We certainly did not plan on this, and it made the brief stay in the cabin much more stressful. All in all - the place is great, but if you stay, plan on spending the better part of your final day on cleaning duty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin, location and lake were the perfect antidote for an amazing relaxing vacation. The pictures do not share the wonderful size windows and views of the lake. The high point of this trip was spending lots of time on the water with the owners paddle board, kayak and canoe. I always make a point of thanking owners that allow dogs to join in on our vacation fun. THANK YOU!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Third trip to U.P.

My wife and I (and our 2 dogs) came again to this wonderful spot that we've enjoyed for the third time.We relaxed, hiked, kayaked, and visited some of our favorite spots. It was wonderful as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weve stayed here multiple times. "Best beach on the Keweenaw", Great host, Dogs love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

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

Relaxing

Our week was wonderful, despite some crazy early-mid May weather (which we knew could be the case). The home was very cozy, the views were beyond beautiful. We were greeted with a nice welcome gift on the table, which was appreciated, the home was just as pictured and check in was easy. It was an experience to use the sauna and do a lake plunge, the kayaks were a great feature that we used, and we explored much of the surrounding area. All in all, it was an excellent choice of a place to stay while we explored an area of the UP. The house was well stocked with necessities, the beds were comfy, walking on the long (and secluded at this time of year) beach was soothing and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie O.

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

Wonderful location and beach

Sandy beach on the lake with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Amazing Spring Break

Four of us stayed at Todd's place and we had a fantastic time. The views from the house are stunning and the house itself is cute and the perfect size. We walked on the beach, skied from the house after a fresh snow, and enjoyed the sauna along with dips in the icy lake. We were able to easily access cross country ski and hiking trails. Todd was very responsive to our questions. We had an incredible time and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

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

Amazing!!!

Beautiful place in an amazing location! Great place for a base to go exploring around the peninsula, and to sit back and relax listening to the waves crash on the sandy beach. Awesome hosts, and will have to return at some point in the warmer months!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan N.

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

Grand Traverse Bay

Went to MTU Winter Carnival. 35 min outside Houghton. Great snowshoeing right out the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025