10/10 Excellent
Anthony F.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Anthony F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Entire home·Private host
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 488 sq m
Popular amenities
- KitchenKitchen
- Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
- Air conditioningAir conditioning
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
Explore the area
Houghton, MI
- Michigan Technological University4 min walk
- Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center5 min drive
- Houghton–Hancock Bridge6 min drive
- Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)18 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.
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails
Located a short walk from the Michigan Tech XC Ski Trails with to access premier skate skiing, classic, and snowshoe trails. We have a ski waxing station in the garage, including a table, vise, waxing iron, scrapers and brush) so you can wax your skis. Just bring your preferred wax. Lastly, three sets of Tubbs snowshoes come with the home. Enjoy winter right from your backyard in a home away from home.
Note: Please, NO snowmobiles or snowmobile gear on the property.
Our cozy oasis is within a mile of Michigan Tech (and their fabulous recreational trails), within 2 miles of Downtown Houghton, and within 11 miles of Mt. Ripley, the Quincy Mine, and the Houghton County airport. If the location wasn’t enough, you’ll love our place because it’s super cozy, and you get the whole house - so it’s private, too! We welcome couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families, and friends!
Parking: Limited to two vehicles . In the winter, parking is limited to 1 vehicle (no trailers).
Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in the house or on the property.
Child Proof:
Two baby gates will be provided upon request at least one day prior to arrival.
Sleeping:
As a 1900s era mining home, the upstairs used to consist of 3 very small bedrooms. The entire upstairs was opened up into a single loft style room featuring a new Restonic (Made in the UP!) Queen size bed and a twin bed.
The living room features a pull out couch with an acceptable mattress (better than the floor).
Kitchen:
Eat-in kitchen with new appliances, crockpot, toaster, and coffee maker). The fridge is stocked with basics (ketchup, mustard, etc) and we also provide complimentary coffee and tea.
Front Porch:
An enclosed front porch is great for storing bikes and skis when not in use.
Yard:
A quarter acre lot with a hose for bike washing.
Getting Around:
Public transportation is limited outside of the city limits but there are taxi services in the area.
The house is 1 mile from Michigan Tech’s campus (I used to walk or ride bike to campus daily - year round). Downtown Houghton is 2 miles from the house.
Mill Rd Trailhead (Michigan Tech Trails) - Walking distance
MTU Main Trailhead - 1 mile
Mount Ripley - 3 miles
Maasto Hiihto Trails - 5 miles
Chassell Trails - 7 miles
Churning Rapids Trails - 10 miles
Swedetown Trails - 15 miles
Copper Harbor Trails - 50 miles
Note: Please, NO snowmobiles or snowmobile gear on the property.
Our cozy oasis is within a mile of Michigan Tech (and their fabulous recreational trails), within 2 miles of Downtown Houghton, and within 11 miles of Mt. Ripley, the Quincy Mine, and the Houghton County airport. If the location wasn’t enough, you’ll love our place because it’s super cozy, and you get the whole house - so it’s private, too! We welcome couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families, and friends!
Parking: Limited to two vehicles . In the winter, parking is limited to 1 vehicle (no trailers).
Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in the house or on the property.
Child Proof:
Two baby gates will be provided upon request at least one day prior to arrival.
Sleeping:
As a 1900s era mining home, the upstairs used to consist of 3 very small bedrooms. The entire upstairs was opened up into a single loft style room featuring a new Restonic (Made in the UP!) Queen size bed and a twin bed.
The living room features a pull out couch with an acceptable mattress (better than the floor).
Kitchen:
Eat-in kitchen with new appliances, crockpot, toaster, and coffee maker). The fridge is stocked with basics (ketchup, mustard, etc) and we also provide complimentary coffee and tea.
Front Porch:
An enclosed front porch is great for storing bikes and skis when not in use.
Yard:
A quarter acre lot with a hose for bike washing.
Getting Around:
Public transportation is limited outside of the city limits but there are taxi services in the area.
The house is 1 mile from Michigan Tech’s campus (I used to walk or ride bike to campus daily - year round). Downtown Houghton is 2 miles from the house.
Mill Rd Trailhead (Michigan Tech Trails) - Walking distance
MTU Main Trailhead - 1 mile
Mount Ripley - 3 miles
Maasto Hiihto Trails - 5 miles
Chassell Trails - 7 miles
Churning Rapids Trails - 10 miles
Swedetown Trails - 15 miles
Copper Harbor Trails - 50 miles
Property manager
Eric & Nina Ollis
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
- Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
- Ski-in/ski-out access
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- On-site parking
- Car recommended
Kitchen
- Fridge
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Coffee/tea maker
- Spices
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 1 bedroom
- Bed sheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- DVD player
- Books
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Firepit
Laundry
- Near a laundromat
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
- Printer
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the house or on property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Ski-in/ski-out access on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- 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
- Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech House Houghton
Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech House
Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech Houghton
Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech
Comfortable Small Michigan Te
On Mtu Xc Ski Trails Houghton
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Houghton
Comfortable Small Home Near Michigan Tech
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Private vacation home
Komfortabel Lite Hjem i Nærheten av Michigan Tech
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Private vacation home Houghton
About the area
Houghton
This holiday home is located in Houghton. The trail to Copper Harbor and Husky Chair Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Prospector's Paradise and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
- Michigan Technological University - 4 min walk
- Prospector's Paradise - 7 min walk
- Nara Nature Park - 17 min walk
- Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 5 min drive
- Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 6 min drive
Getting around
- Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Taco Bell - 7 min drive
- Culver's - 7 min drive
- Keweenaw Brewing Company - 5 min drive
- Ambassador Restaurant & Lounge - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Home on MTU XC Ski Trails pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Home on MTU XC Ski Trails?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home on MTU XC Ski Trails?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home on MTU XC Ski Trails located?
Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Houghton is within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Technological University and Prospector's Paradise, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing. Nara Nature Park and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kim B.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and close to Tech trails
It was a nice place but we only slept there . We were visiting our son and had friends staying elsewhere and that is where we spent the majority of our time.
There is only one bathroom and it is located on the lower level as far away from the upstairs bedroom as you can get. It was not an issue for us, but I can see how it would be for anyone who uses the bathroom at night.
The back yard is inviting if you have accommodating weather and the trails are outside your back door. Very convenient.
There was only one hand towel for the bathroom. I suggest having the same number as wash cloths and bath towels.
It was nice to have coffee and breakfast/energy bars. We did use those. Thank you.
I would say based on VRBOs we have stayed at previously in the area, this one may be a bit overpriced.
Kim B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Urszula L.
11 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little vacation house
This was a great home base for our visit to Houghton and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Very simple but had everything we needed. One thing to note: the bathroom is small with a small shower (just want to warn anyone very tall or otherwise large). It was nice to be able to have more space than a hotel room for our stay, to be able to cook some meals for ourselves and to have a place close by to come back to for our toddler's naps.
Urszula L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
Debra W.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Miner's Cottage!
The location was perfect for our vacation in the UP! We loved the history of the house and the setting in the quiet neighborhood of Houghton.
We didn't realize the sole bathroom was downstairs and the sole bedroom upstairs. We re-read the VRBO description and looked again at the pictures and feel that fact wasn't at all clear.
Also, there wasn't any soap for the shower, and we were only furnished with one handtowel and two washcloths for our entire six-day stay.
Debra W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Swish 1.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Consistent, clean, and cozy
This was our second stay here - the homeowners keep a clean cozy property and did not disappoint. It provided the perfect location for our Houghton weekend getaway- We’ll be back!
Swish 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
robert b.
19 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Comfortable
Nice location, very clean home that gives you that relaxing feeling.
robert b.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carrie
12 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay
This is the second time staying at this property. The home is clean and inviting. It is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to campus. I highly recommend it.
Carrie
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W., Clyde, MI
12 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and Homey stay!
We absolutely loved the home and the homes location!! It was the perfect size for my husband and I and our 3 children. We loved the small touches; maps of the peninsula, vintage dishes, the cute chairs, wallpaper upstairs, too many cute things to list. Absolutely EVERYTHING you may possibly need; coffee pot and filters, can opener, towels, scissors, first aid, mugs, plastic wrap, spatulas, pots and pans, baby gate, pack n play (by request), dish soap, spices, toys for kids....everything. It was everything we needed! Stove, microwave, oven, fridge, freezer, everything for you to be able to cook new
XXYWe loved being close to a grocery store and beautiful downtown Houghton. They did an awesome job with a welcome binder that had lots of information on local places to visit, including a park and a laundromat both of which we utilized and were within 15 minutes of the home.
Very quiet neighborhood, wonderful lot with a lovely quaint backyard.
Super easy check-in instructions without a hitch. Perfect central hub for our exploring of the area all the way up to Copper Harbor. 100% Would absolutely book again!!
Rebecca W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dianne W., Victor NY
27 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation stay
Sweet comfortable little home. Clean and cozy. Convenient to MTU trails-a big plus for a Nordic ski family! Hosts were gracious and easy accessible. Would recommend highly!
Dianne W.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laurie P.
18 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A week in the Keweenaw!
Great location! Very comfy bed. Nice back patio with fire pit. Nice and clean. This was the second time staying here and will come back!
Laurie P.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021