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The Lake House, Ontonagon MI

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Ontonagon, MI
  • Lake Superior Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mirror Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Presque Isle River
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Lake House, Ontonagon MI

Beautiful custom home directly on the sandy shores of Lake Superior in Ontonagon, MI. Only 3 miles from the downtown area and a short 13 mile drive to the base of the Porcupine Mountains where you can take part in endless hiking and waterfall exploring. Three bedrooms the master has a king size bed, two upstairs bedrooms one with twin size bunks and a queen size bed the other with full size bunk beds and a queen size bed. Fully stocked kitchen, gas grill, fire pit and patio furniture included. Lake superior beach access just steps from the front deck. Large roundabout driveway and access to a two car attached garage. Laundry onsite. Access to entire house except a small storage room for cleaning supplies which is kept locked and the unfinished basement.

Property manager

Jason Pestka
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ontonagon

Located in Ontonagon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Ontonagon, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Superior Trail - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mirror Lake - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Presque Isle River - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Main Overlook - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ontonagon Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Syl's Cafe - Houghton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Connie's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stubb's Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sip N Snack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roxey's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House, Ontonagon MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake House, Ontonagon MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake House, Ontonagon MI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake House, Ontonagon MI located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Ontonagon Lighthouse. Lake Superior Trail and Mirror Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dona P.

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

Fabulous rental

This rental was Amazing! Tasteful decor, super clean, easy to find, private. The big lake as our scenery was the highlight. We had miles of sandy beach to explore. All that and pet friendly to top it off. We will be back to the Lake House again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

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

Lovely house Awesome view WOW

The house was more than you could ask for. Jason always responded promptly. The view was amazing. Too bad the area does not recycle. It will be very hard to find a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Great place

Would recommend if you’re looking for a place to stay in the UP
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann W.

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

Beautiful setting!

We enjoyed our stay- the setting is outstanding! Would definitely return again next year for fall color and time on Lake Superior.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

The Lake House- Amazing!!

Incredible , huge home directly on the shore of Lake Superior. Supplies and equipment were plentiful!! The owner even allowed us in an hour early! Very clean and perfect for our family that needed three separate bedrooms! We will be back! Thanks for the amazing memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom L H.

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

Western UP

The Lake House is even more beautiful than the pictures depicted. We explored water falls and beaches from Ironwood to Copper Harbor, The Lake House made a perfect base, and a treat to come back to each day! Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

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

Perfect winter getaway

Perfect Covid getaway for our family at Christmas time. Jason even decorated the lake house with a Christmas tree. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Great stay

Would highly recommend. Beautiful sunsets, starry skies, plenty of space. Our family enjoyed our stay. We hiked the Porcupine Mountains, took a copper mine tour nearby and relaxed by the lake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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

Prettiest place on Earth

A beautiful house with even more beautiful view of Lake Superior. The sunsets are breathtaking. Bonfires by the beach complements the waves. Loved drinking coffee in the morning or sipping on a glass of wine in the evening while gazing into the endless horizon. Loved cooking and baking in that big kitchen. There were plenty of dishes and cookware. Would go back on a heartbeat!! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

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

As advertised

We found the property to be clean, roomy, and just as described in listing. Close to town. Great launching pad for area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Derek S.

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

Great place! Had a great time!

Everything went smoothly. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Amazing House and Location

Beautiful large home on Lake Superior with many amenities. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The lake view and lake access are wonderful. The rooms offer plenty of areas for activities. Attached garage was nice. We had a snowstorm and watched the scenery go from bare ground to snow-covered! The kitchen was very nice for a large group. A few more kitchen utensils, baking sheets and silverware would be a suggestion. Owner quickly answered any messages we sent! A great stay and would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great stay at the Lake House

This was our 2nd stay at the Lake House since Fall 2019. It is a wonderful home with plenty of space to relax and has great views of Lake Superior from every seat in the house. Jason is a great host and makes everything easy with the check-in / check-out process and is always quick to help with any questions. Really enjoyed our stay and wish it would have been longer. Hope to visit again one day. We highly recommend the Lake House as a spot to stay if you are vacationing in the Ontonagon area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L., Madison, WI

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

Peaceful Getaway

Beautiful property right on Lake Superior. Convenient to the Porcupine Mountains and to Ontonagon but set back far enough to be quiet and isolated. Lots of room, good internet, and plenty of amenities. Host was very easy to work with and communicative. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina J.

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

Parents Time Out

This trip was mainly to have a time out. Two sets of couples married for 15 plus years. Both couples have 4 kids... some are teenagers... we literally needed to have rest, relaxation and a parent time out! This place was amazing. We did not have the best weather when we went but we enjoyed sitting on the couch and watching the waves. It was just peaceful. The kitchen was amazing and we loved just hanging out at the counter chatting. The beds were comfortable and I loved that with the bad weather we could pull in the garage and unload right to the kitchen instead of getting soaked. A very amazing place, amazing view. Only suggestion would be if you go here bring a game to donate to the house. There is not a huge game selection that I found and the games I did find were missing pieces. There needs to be a dedicated game shelf with puzzles and assortment of games for all ages. We could have went and bought some games but it was late when we decided we wanted to play a game. We will definitely be coming back here again! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay near Porcupine Mountains State Park

The house is beautiful with amazing views of the lake and plenty of living and storage space. It's set off the road and very private. We enjoyed walking the beach at the house and a lovely night around the fire pit. The sunsets and stars on clear nights were amazing. its very convenient to the State park and it was nice to be able to park in the garage. We had plenty of kitchen supplies. There were 2 types of coffee pots- a drip and a keurig, which was great. Pantry items were sparse. They had both coffee pods and some unlabeled ground coffee. Other than that it seemed to be random spices and items that others had left behind. We usually bring everything we need, but are used to kitchens at least having salt and pepper, and this was not the case. The house itself was very clean overall, but we found extremely dirty dishes stacked in the cupboards (bowls from some sort of pasta and sauce that had clearly been put away not even rinsed, with dried on food) and a child's dirty bathing suit in a dresser drawer. We also found an envelope requesting tips for cleaning, which feels inappropriate when we are already paying a cleaning fee. The king bed in the primary bedroom was comfortable. The other mattresses seemed to be old and extremely soft. Our kids didn't seem to mind, but I don't think adults would have found them comfortable. There were plenty of towels, tp, and toiletries. We appreciated the washer and dryer as well. Overall pretty great and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Spacious place in great location!

Location, location, location! All rooms in the house were spacious, great deck, backyard, and access to beach area. Enjoyed sunsets, night skies, and sound of crashing waves. Jason was responsive to early communications and ensured all items we asked about were available. Outdoor grill and fire pit area were great. No problems with TV and WiFi. House was clean except for oven and refrigerator. Dining room chairs and mattresses upstairs probably should be updated. Bedside lighting in upstairs bedrooms would be very helpful as well. Quantity of staple items on hand (e.g., paper towels, toilet paper) were not consistent with previous reviews. All in all though we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

The best!

We have stayed in a lot of vacation rentals and this one is THE BEST! The house is beautiful. It's bigger and more spacious than the pictures show! It's right on the lake making its view amazing! It's a short drive to beautiful scenery and fun activities. It's simply perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Great getaway retreat

Beautiful home on water. We enjoyed the fireplace and fire pit. Took the sightseeing boat to Pictured Ricks. Awesome! Hiked to Chapel and Miners Falls and Miners Castle. Very nice. Try Bear Trap and Buckhorn Resort Restaurants. Very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

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

Great Lake Superior property

Nice restful home near “The Porkies”
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick J.

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

Beautiful Lakehouse

Weather ended up being better than we hoped. Great location for experiencing the outdoors. House was beautiful and well equipped; just needed to show up and enjoy. Everything was there for an outdoor fire, but the weather did not cooperate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Peace, quiet, awesome views

Perfect getaway for our group. We relaxed, walked the beach, hiked the Porkies, and enjoyed a campfire. The house was excellent and had everything we needed. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay...we had a couple of issues arise but Jason was quick to react and resolved the situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick E., Eden Prairie, MN

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

Great stay!

Place was very large and well kept and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jason Pestka

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English

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