Home on MTU XC Ski Trails

1 bedroomSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Living Room

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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

Property manager

Eric & Nina Ollis

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Lake view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking not allowed in the house or on property

No snowmobiles, ATVs or ORVs allowed on the property. No power sports gear/outerwear in the house due to fumes/odors.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Houghton

This vacation 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Houghton, MI

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home on MTU XC Ski Trails located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Houghton is within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Technological University and Prospector's Paradise and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing. Nara Nature Park and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Apr 2, 2024

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

Great location!

While it may not have privacy for parents if staying with kids, the property is charming. A historic home i imagine from the mining era. It had everything we needed to host our son and his friends for a Resurrection Sunday dinner and was only a block away! Short drive to downtown and walmart and onyl 15 minutes from the church in Dollar Bay we went to. Will definitely stay again if theyll have us!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Oct 23, 2023

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

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Urszula L.

Oct 11, 2023

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

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Debra W.

Aug 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Swish 1.

Aug 14, 2023

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

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eric & Nina Ollis

Eric and Nina can often be found outside exploring the Keweenaw. They especially enjoy mountain biking in Copper Harbor, swimming in Lake Superior, and skiing at Michigan Tech. You might even be able to convince them to take you along!