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NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks

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Interior
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Calumet, MI
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Calumet Waterworks Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Michigan Technological University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks

This cottage has 2 bedrooms. One with a double bed and the other with a queen bed. There is a fantastic all-window front porch for watching storms come in over the lake. Original hardwood maple floors throughout. The kitchen has all the necessities, plus extra amenities such as a microwave oven, glass top stove, and modern coffeemaker. The bathroom has a shower unit. High speed Wi-Fi is included. There is a 32' flat screen in the living room. Our location is clean, well-maintained and fully equipped for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

On the beach you can enjoy a camp fire under the stars or even catch the northern lights, swim the Great Lake Superior, hunt the perfect rock or agate, fish 'til the sun goes down, barbecue on the charcoal grill and picnic at the picnic table, or take a nature walk and enjoy the natural beauty of the beach and forest. In the winter, ski, snowmobile, or snow-shoe right out of your front door or travel a short distance to our many local winter attractions.

Open year round, come relax and enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of the cottage surroundings. You will truly love the beauty of the Copper Country and love staying at North Shore Cottages. For nearly 100 years the Roberts family has welcomed friends and guests to Tamarack Waterworks and we look forward to welcoming you. Just bring your food and a vacation state of mind. Call or email Philip for information and to secure your reservation today!

Property manager

Philip Roberts
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
1 large or 2 small to medium-sized dogs allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Seniors-only community.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Calumet

Located in Calumet, this cottage is in a rural area. Calumet Theatre and Italian Hall Historical Marker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Black Creek Nature Sanctuary. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Calumet, MI

What's nearby

  • Copper Country Firefighters History Museum - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Coppertown USA Mining Museum - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 15 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Calumet Waterworks Beach - 18 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 35 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miners Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Hut Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Coffee Works - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Up Pub - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Calumet is steps from Lake Superior and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Black Creek Nature Sanctuary and Calumet Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rachel H.

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

Great stay!

Great lake view, very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Beautiful Property on Lake Superior

The property is absolutely perfect. The location on Lake Superior could not get any better. We enjoyed the wildlife, sunsets, and cozy cabin. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold F.

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

Visit to Gods country

Cabin was wonderful. Location great. Snow was fantastic. Xc sking. Snow shoeing. Local culture the best. Friendly folks everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid F.

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

Excellent Escape

In one beautiful fall October weekend, we saw incredible sunsets over Lake Superior, a double rainbow, and the Northern Lights. The home was so comfortable and the check in and check out processes were well communicated. We made some amazing family memories. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Very Enjoyable!

Our family had a hockey tournament in the area, and we had a great time at the property. We loved the location and feel of the property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Perfect relaxing getaway

Beautifully quiet and peaceful spot on mother Superior. I will definitely come back to this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

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

Get away

Perfect for a weekend getaway. This is a return visit for us. Love this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

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

Beautiful Winter Getaway

Great cottage; excellent owner communication
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Tamarack Water works

A nice clean cute place with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Town is close for your needs and Lake Superior is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

My First Stay at Storybook Cottage

I have been looking at Storybook Cottage for years and finally found a time we could go. It was everything I had hoped for. The cottage was quaint and perfect for our style of living. And being so close to the Big Lake was a bonus. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Teresa L.

The cottage was clean, well-furnished and charming.

We enjoyed our stay at the Beach Cottage. While I had believed we were right on the water, we were just a short walk away. The cottage was clean, well-furnished and had everything we needed. The owner was nearby and responded to a question immediately. I'd definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

corianne h.

Felt like we were on our own little corner of heaven!

If you are looking to get away from it all, somewhere beautiful on Lake Superior, one of these quaint cottages will do more than the trick;) Philip was there to check in and make sure we had everything we needed, but we otherwise felt like we had a big beach to ourselves. We enjoyed looking for rocks and took a day trip to beautiful Copper Harbor. We are wishing we could get right back out there because the leaves were starting to change, but the entire area will soon be on fire with fall color! We were more than comfortable here, and hope to return and check out a different cottage in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Lois M N.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Needs some TLC

We still hadn’t received check-in instructions by check-in time, and had to contact VRBO. It was easy to get in once we knew how. The house needs some serious TLC. For example, the bathroom door does not close. It was clean though. The listing led me to believe the cabin was right on the water - it is not. You have to walk down the block. The area is quiet and seemed safe. However, the rest of Calumet is run down and dumpy. We will never go back. Overall, the cabin is overpriced for what it is. Also, I’ve never ever seen check-out instructions request that you sweep the floors before leaving ~ that was absurd.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sue K.

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

Beautiful sinsets!

My husband and I spent 3 nights at the cottage and had a great time. Good location for exploring the keewenaw peninsula. Nice fire pit by the cottage and the sunsets on the beach were fabulous. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Perfect getaway!

This property was better than we could imagine. It is an older home that has been well maintained with tons of charm! Super close to Lake Superior with gorgeous sunsets. We used this home as a base to explore the Keweenaw Peninsula. Great strategic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

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

Lovely spot!

The cottage was comfy and cozy, located steps from Lake Superior. The host was friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kris H., Grand Haven, Mi.

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

Perfect location

This cottage was located in a perfect spot for our needs. The beach was lovely and easily accessible. The cottage was quite comfortable but is old and lacking in some areas that newer places would provide. That was ok by us, because we enjoy the history of the cottage and the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Beautiful Property and Area

Property was as described. We loved our stay and had the best vacation. The beach was wonderful, we were all able to swim in Lake Superior and we were able to see the northern lights. The property owner and manager were great to work with. Would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

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

Felt like home

I can't wait to go back. Already planning a winter trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R., Menasha, Wisconsin

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

Family stay in Calumet

The cottage seems to be the oldest of the properties at this location and has its charm. It was just enough space for my family of four. The location is excellent. It’s close to Copper Harbor and Houghton, so ideal if you want to explore surrounding areas. The beach was great for rock hunting. Phillip even provided blue lights to hunt for sodalites at night and my daughter did find one! There was a very nice nature reserve close by that we stumbled upon. A very nice trail with lots of variation and wildlife. We saw a coyote which was cool. Phillip was quick to respond to messages, which I greatly appreciated. A great spot for a low key family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

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

Quiet, cozy and relaxing.

We loved being so close to the beach. Can’t wait to be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Superior location

Just a delightful location on the lake. Cottage is as-advertised and a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hariom K.

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

Nice getaway from hustle and bustle of town

Nice property located close to beach. The property was well maintained, with an antique touch. We had a comfortable stay grilling and having a fire. View of the lake was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly J., Taylor USA

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

Great place

This home is a nice get away, so close to the water. It’s our second time staying we liked it so much. I would love to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Philip Roberts

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