3BR on SXS Snowmobile Trail w/Full Bar, Walk to Dining &Bars, Near MTU &Houghton

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

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Parking available
Laundry
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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South Range, MI

Houghton–Hancock Bridge
‪9 min drive‬
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
‪9 min drive‬
Michigan Technological University
‪9 min drive‬
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our beautiful and spacious 3-bedroom apartment, located in the historic Kaleva Temple building! Spread over 1400 sq ft, our vacation rental is the perfect choice for those looking for comfortable and convenient accommodations in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Plus, we are pet friendly!

The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, so you can enjoy home-cooked meals during your stay. And, with WiFi and cable TV, you can stay connected and entertained throughout your visit.

The spacious living room is perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. Whether you spent the day exploring the trails or enjoying one of the many local attractions, you'll love coming back to the comfort of our vacation rental.

Another great feature of our property is its winter parking accommodations for 2 trucks with trailers off-street. This makes it easy to bring your toys with you and explore the area's many trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Our location is also ideal for those coming to the area to visit Michigan Technological University or explore the area between the Porcupine Mountains and Copper Harbor. And, with its location on the SXS/ATV/Snowmobile trail, it's the perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

But that's not all! Our vacation rental is also within walking distance to local eateries, a laundromat, and a ball field. This means that you can enjoy all the comforts of home while still being close to all the amenities you need during your stay.

Overall, our beautiful 3-bedroom apartment in the historic Kaleva Temple building is the perfect choice for your next vacation in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. With its convenient location, comfortable amenities, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience. Book your stay now and get ready to explore all that this amazing area has to offer!

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Vern and Victoria Harlock

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Building quiet hours 10pm to 8am

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking at all inside building. Please step out

Important information

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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: Building quiet hours 10pm to 8am

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

South Range

South Range is home to this apartment. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center. Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.

South Range, MI

What's nearby

Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
Michigan Technological University - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
Nara Nature Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3BR on SXS Snowmobile Trail w/Full Bar, Walk to Dining &Bars, Near MTU &Houghton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 3BR on SXS Snowmobile Trail w/Full Bar, Walk to Dining &Bars, Near MTU &Houghton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3BR on SXS Snowmobile Trail w/Full Bar, Walk to Dining &Bars, Near MTU &Houghton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3BR on SXS Snowmobile Trail w/Full Bar, Walk to Dining &Bars, Near MTU &Houghton located?

Situated in South Range, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mine Shaft, Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon and Houghton–Hancock Bridge. Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

26 March 2025

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

MI Texh visit

Host was very accommodating. Would stay again just for that reason alone.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant D.

16 March 2025

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

Trail side place to stay

This was perfect for a group of guys before going up to Mt Bohemia! We enjoyed the open space and bar!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

7 March 2025

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

Snowmobile trip

No issues and overall a good experience. The beds are very firm if

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

2 February 2025

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

Great Stay for Snowmobiling

Accomodations were great for our group of snowmobilers. We were able to park 2 trucks and trailers in the parking area. Shelving right inside the door was handy for organizing gear. Open floor plan and bar was great. Would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 January 2025

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

Sled trip

Great place to snowmobile out of!!! Older building but everything worked. Lot of open room for gear and hanging outFor the price we paid we all were very happy with what we got.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

29 December 2024

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

South range Vrbo

Get spot. We will be back

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kim S.

12 May 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute Place

Very unique place and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

3 June 2024

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

Spacious

We stayed here while in town for our daughter’s wedding. The reception was right across the street at the Fire Hall. Obviously the location couldn’t have been any better! We had our 7 mo old grandson also and when he was fussy we had plenty of space to push him around in his stroller. Vern was a great host, very quick to respond to questions!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

20 January 2024

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

Great place!

Stayed one night to ride snowmobile up the keweenaw. Fantastic location, literally ON the trail. Great bars down the block. Hosts were very communicative and friendly. Clean place with tons of space to hang out. Nice use of an old building with cool history. Will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kesha S.

4 August 2020

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

First vacation

The loft was a great spot for our stay. More then enough room and the owners are very nice. Definitely plan to rent here again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

28 January 2020

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

Great place for a bunch of guys!

The place worked out great for use & the open concept was a non issue for use. Also communication with the owner was very simple & we'll be staying here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Alex S.

10 February 2020

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

Good for a Group of Friends

The open concept of this rental is nice for a group who likes to socialize or hang out. Nice location as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

mvansickle3

13 August 2023

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

MTU Move In

Spacious, simple, and everything you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

21 November 2020

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

Awesome Venue at Value Price

Very large open room with plenty of seating at two bars and couches. Very capable kitchen to prepare culinary creations. Beds are super comfortable. Lots of space to store stuff. Perfect location for sportsmen, snowmobilers, and ATV riders

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Mike C.

12 March 2020

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

Snowmobile trip

As advertised. Worked well for us.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Carol O.

5 April 2021

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

Another perfect stay!

It is a pleasure to stay at Vern and Victoria’s property in South Range. This is our 2nd stay, the 1st one was in August 2020, and it was another smooth trip. We enjoyed the addition of the dishwasher! The bed was comfortable, heating was just perfect even with fluctuations in outside temperatures. For the 1st time we even turned the tv on. This is a perfect location for parents who want to visit their student at Michigan Tech! Would certainly make this a three-pet when we visit our Husky next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate H., West Bend

3 April 2021

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

Lots of character

Our family enjoyed our stay in South Range at this very unique rental. It takes "open concept" to a new level, in the best possible way. There was plenty of room for my husband and our four children. The property lends itself to lots of speculation about the past life of the rental, as well as conversations around all the possibilities the space has to offer. The owners were quick to communicate. The rental provided maps and other tips about "must see" things in the area. This is property is definitely a value for travelers.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Carol O.

11 August 2020

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

Historic building makes for great getaway!

Perfect location for jumping off point to the Houghton/Hancock area. Everything was just a described. Loved the mattress topper for the double bed-very comfy. Appreciated Vern for having a slow cooker ready for our use. Vern was also speedy in responding to questions. Protocol for using unit. various nearby items of interest and checkout were very clear. Would certainly stay here again. BTW, this unit would be awesome for a group of guys/gals who love to ride trails on quads/dirt bikes/ side-by-sides as the rv trail is right next to the building! Lots of of hot water for a relaxing shower after getting off of the trails.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ray

30 June 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Might be okay for a group of local guys, but all others be warned. Hostile, run-down area next to a laundromat and dive bar. Sketchy drunk guys watching/following us. Multiple security loopholes in the access system, any of those loiterers outside could breach if they were bored and wanted to. Shoddily repaired window frames, possibly indicating a past break in. If you look at the reviews, another woman mentions people trying to break in during her stay. Finding the "murder hole" was the last straw. It's not uncommon to find tunnels connecting these old storefronts, and the fact that it had a lock for show but wasn't actually locked, nor was it ABLE to be locked made us wonder what kind of an operation is being run here. (Why would someone place a dummy lock on a door?) Appeared to be accessible to other building tenants. I've slept outside with wolves, I've slept in hostels, in Chicago and you couldn't pay me to sleep here. Even worse, when I contacted the owner and politely asked for my money back, he accused me of extortion (like I would bother extorting someone for a hundred bucks!) and insisted that nothing was wrong with the property. I fear for the safety of anyone staying here, especially since the host seems to be completely dismissive of the safety of his tenants. It's evident from the photos that he's okay with a haphazard approach to home renovation, but it's not okay to take a haphazard approach to safety, especially for women & minority tenants.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Heather V., Minocqua WI

4 January 2021

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Alternative to a small hotel room

The pros and the cons of this property: We travel to Houghton several times a year for ski races and it is never fun cramming 4 people into a small hotel room. Lodging costs are high and availability always low during the Winter in Houghton. This property is an alternative that gives you physical space when traveling. The pros: it is unique, in a building with history. You have your own entrance and plenty of room to park. Beds were comfortable enough and there are some recent updates. It is huge, I mean huge. Pictures do not do it justice, we laughed and said we could have brought my daughters tricycle to bike inside. The pros/cons combined. It is on a snowmobile trail, literally. Great for a group that is riding, but if your not during certain hours the noise can be strong. Cons: This is an older building and you have to be open to understanding that. Paint peeling, furnace hissing and making noises that you may not be used to if you are unfamiliar with steam radiant heating (this is discussed in owners description as well), appliances pretty old etc...it has all that character. If your a clean freak the kitchen may not be for you. You are truly in a retail store front-the big window in the front is part of the lodging. My kids got a kick out of walking on the large platform and getting their photos taken like they were mannequins in the window-and the fact that they had a candy machine and soda machine inside the rental (they were out of order) but the wall that was built in front of the retail window, on the interior of the lodging only goes 2/3rd of the way up and does let in quite a bit of street light during the night with no way to block it. Checking in-we were given the key code but the only way we kind of knew where to go was by the VRBO photo with Lake Superior on the door. The address only brings you to the entire building. It looks like your entering an empty building from the outside, so don't be fooled by that, as there are several entrances to the other ground level locations and upper apartments but this is the actual door you enter to get into the rental. All and all its a good place to stay with a group or family-heck you even have your own huge bar inside. But this may not be the place for everyone. The owner does state that they are "continuing growth with this unit" and I would say that is accurate.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brissa O.

3 December 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ronald f.

3 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

Overall we enjoyed our stay but your place has a few problems. The bathroom ,especially the toilet is difficult to use for elderly and disabled. It is low and is at a wierd angle making hard on bigger disabled people. Some of the building looks like a work in progress. The bunkbed that is in there squeaks something terrible. Every time my son would turn over or get up it would wake us all up. I liked the fact that it basically an antique and I appreciate the efforts that you have made. We loved the spaciousness and the homey feel of the place. Overall I feel you are offering great value and I would highly recommend your place to friends. Thank you for letting us stay there and for replying so quickly to my inquiries.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

15 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This place is amazing with a great history. It was a perfect place for our needs. Is exactly as it is described. Very spacious and clean. It was well stocked with everything you need. Definitely would visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ervin

27 March 2022

Liked: Communication

Bathroom could be updated. It didn’t bother me but two older gentleman were worried about the floor. I thought and my wife and family it was great!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

24 February 2022

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

Perfect!

Everything was as described and perfect for our guys weekend. We’ll happily stay here again. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Vern and Victoria Harlock

We are Vern, Victoria, Alex, and Corbin

Why they chose this property

Local businessman Jacob Baer began the construction of this commercial block in 1907 or 1908. However, he was unable to complete construction, and sold the partially finished building to the Kalevan Retaret, a Finnish society. The Kalevan Retaret, or Knights of Kaleva, was a secret society begun in 1898 in Belt, Montana and named after the Kalevala, a collection of epic Finnish poems. The organization was intended to preserve and promote Finnish culture; it quickly spread from Montana to the Finnish miners in the Keweenaw, with a chapter that started in Hancock in 1899 and moved to South Range in 1904. The Kalevans finished the building in 1910 and christened it the Kaleva Temple.

When originally finished, the Temple housed three commercial offices on the first floor and a Finnish social hall on the second floor. Later tenants of the building included the Sons of Italy, a dentist's office, a theater, a restaurant, an opera house, a hardware store, the justice of the peace, and the U.S. Post Office, which was located there from 1915 to 1977.

We have taken this commercial unit and transformed it into a large apartment perfect for nightly and weekly rentals. We look forward to continuing our growth with this unit and providing a great place to stay while you visit the area!

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