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Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Private kitchen
View of home from the lake
Private kitchen
First floor sunroom
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9134.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Marquette Harbor Light
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
  • Place, Superior Dome
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bed room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations!

Thanks for checking out our beach home!

This home is on Lake Superior in one of Marquette's most remarkable locations. It is one of only two privately owned homes that are on the beach and yet still in town, where you can park your car and walk to everything. With wide, sweeping vistas of Lake Superior and the Marquette lighthouse, this home is literally steps to McCarty's Cove, a family friendly beach noted in USA Today’s “Best Small Towns for Adventure”. This home is near it all and away from it all, all at once!

From your home you can walk the beach with your morning coffee and watch the sun rise, then in the afternoon you can watch your children wriggle their toes in the clean Lake Superior sand and splash in its crystal clear waters. Come evening you can enjoy a meal and glass of wine while listening to the sound of the waves.

Walking into the home you are welcomed by an open kitchen surrounded by tall windows offering a 180 degree view of Lake Superior. There is a sun room open to the kitchen that provides a place to relax and take in the sights of the lake, McCarty’s Cove, and the Marquette Lighthouse.

The first floor includes a dining room, a living room with a gas fireplace, a bathroom with a washer and dryer, and a bunkbed room. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sun room with floor to ceiling windows ideal for watching 1000 foot freighters glide by on Lake Superior.

This home sleeps nine people and includes one master bedroom with a king sized bed, one bedroom with a queen sized bed, a second story sun room with a day bed, a first floor bunk bed room, and a queen size pull out couch in the living room.

The home is well-appointed with a kitchen stocked with plenty of cookware, plates, glasses, and utensils. The bedrooms have comfortable linens and down comforters. The home has two bathrooms with an ample supply of towels. The home also includes WiFi and a television in the living room with Netflix.

Outside the home is a large deck with an outdoor dining set and outdoor seating perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine while watching the waves roll onto the beach.

This is a four seasons home with a cool lake breeze providing air conditioning in the summer while protecting you late into the fall while you watch gale winds whip the waves into a frenzy from the comfort of your home. The home will keep you cozy during a U.P. winter storm and provide you a front row seat in the spring when the ice on the lake breaks up and ice bergs bob in the water.

If your ideal vacation involved parking the car for a week, you won't be disappointed. The city bike path is right in front of the home and you are walking distance to both the downtown and Third Street Village shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and brew pubs and within biking distance to Presque Isle Park. If adventure is on your list, you're just a short drive to waterfalls, vistas, and hiking, biking and running trails suited to any level of difficulty you desire.

Looking to exchange your "I do's" while overlooking Lake Superior? Please ask about hosting your wedding at the home. For an additional fee, the backyard can accommodate up to 60 chairs and the driveway can accommodate a 20' x 40' tent. Sorry, chairs and tent not included in the fee, but we can recommend a local vendor!

Please feel free to contact us so we can answer any questions you may have about the home or Marquette. We are locals and live just blocks away and are happy to help you make the most of your stay!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Marquette

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in East Side, a neighbourhood in Marquette. Marquette Harbor Light and Lakenenland Sculpture Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Marquette Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Superior Dome. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Marquette Harbor Light - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Upper Peninsula Children's Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Superior Dome - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ore Dock Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blackrocks Brewery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stuckos Pub Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Portside Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Superior Retreat - enjoy sunrises, beach days, and wedding celebrations! located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Side holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Superior and Northern Michigan University. McCarty Cove and Marquette Harbor Light are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, a fantastic stay! This is an absolute gem of a house and the location is perfect. This trip we saw an amazing sunrise and an absolutely surreal sunset with a rainbow and beautifully vivid pink clouds. We also saw surfers and collected more beach glass for our collection. Marquette is a lovely town and we can't wait to come back again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the beach house and once again, it did not disappoint. This is one of my very favorite rental homes and I’ve rented quite a few in the last 10 years. Greg and Kate are amazing hosts who are so generous in opening up their beautiful properties to others. I can’t say enough about the memories that we have created here and if you’re looking to do the same, I highly recommend The Beach House!! Jill R and Family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible place. Superior location. Close enough to walk to everything, beach right there, great amenities. Really nice property. So happy we chose this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great Location

Love this cozy home! Second time staying here and have enjoyed it both in the Summer and Winter! It’s a great location for all Marquette has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale P.

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

Awesome place!!

Great location, great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Beautiful beach house

Great location and great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Beautiful location right on the beach. House is clean and has everything you need to a fun family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C., Clarkston, MI

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

Relaxing time away

Another wonderful stay at this comfortable house overlooking Lake Superior.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V., Newaygo, Michigan

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

Sweet Lakefront Retreat

Wonderful hosts and a beautifully equipped home on Lake Superior.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful family vacation

This property exceeded our expectations. Excellent location, comfortable home, welcoming atmosphere. A must stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

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

Beautiful location

This has been one of the best VRBO stays. Our host was very responsive to any question. The location was terrific. The home had everything you might want and more. Such a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac W.

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

Breathtaking view

Everyone loved the house. Very relax, warm, and welcoming. The beds were so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Spectacular!

Simply amazing! By far the best VRBO in Michigan. Can’t wait for next summer to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Marquette getaway

Wonderful stay in Marquette. House has everything so well organized and clean. Lake view and access is superb! Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Spectacular again

Came up for Northern orientation, this was our second stay. Just as amazing as the first time... Beautiful place, clean, and views are spectacular. Had the pleasure of meeting Kate and Greg as we were leaving for a walk... very nice people and a very nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Ada, MI

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

Still the best

Return guest and will always be in love with this property and appreciative of great hosts. Thank you again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Another Dynamite Stay!

The beach house is our favorite place to stay when we visit our daughter at NMU. Greg and Kate continue to be incredibly attentive and gracious hosts! The location is perfect for those who love taking a walk on the beach or to their favorite coffee shop up on Third street. And we always look forward to watching the sunrise while sipping coffee in the kitchen (I wish I could bring those windows and that view home with me!).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Excellent

Beautiful spot on beautiful Lake Superior. Great sunrise and sunset. Fun to see the ore boats go by. Surprisingly not a real busy beach on weekdays. Excellent communication with owners and all the amenities of home. Plenty of beds and towels and dishes an pits and pans. Very clean and nicely decorated. Adults are children enjoyed all the games during the rainy days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

Absolutely amazing!

This is the first house I have taken my mother to that she was pleased with. So pleased, in fact, that we have already rebooked for next year. The views are breathtaking and the proximity to town is soooo convenient. There is this little store across the street that EVERYTHING is from local farmers and businesses. The house was super clean and had HOT water for the shower for the whole shower. The beds are very comfortable. The owners left a welcome basket with some local goodies. If you ha e any questions they are there to help. I cant wait to go back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

The East Side Experience Never Gets Old

This was our third time staying at the East Side Beach House during our younger kids' spring break and, true to form, the location continues to be equal parts relaxing and energizing. Two years ago, in mid-March Marquette was 70 and sunny and we walked barefoot on the beach. This year, we had gale-force winds and a major winter storm. We spent hours on the second floor watching the waves crash into, and quickly erode, the ice mounds along the beach. Lake Superior's fury amidst white-out conditions was an absolute delight to behold. Of course, it helps to do so from inside a snug, comfortable home whilst sipping the tasty coffee provided by our gracious hosts. We continue to appreciate the airy brightness of the kitchen, the coziness of the living room, the thoughtful selection of books to sample, and the walking distance proximity to many of our favorite places such as the Crib. The home was also an ideal place to host a game night for our NMU-attending kiddo and friends. If you're looking for a place to immediately feel at home while on vacation, don't hesitate. This place is magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view and home on Lake Superior. Hosted family getaway weekend and will definitely rebook again!Host response time was quick and helpful. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach cottage for all seasons! Marquette is a nature lovers paradise, and the views from this precious beach cottage won’t disappoint! It is perfectly clean, well appointed, well maintained, and the local owners are very responsive. It is apparent that this little gem is loved by all who stay there, and the owners are eager for your stay to be a lovely experience. Our family can’t wait to make more great memories here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The location is incredible, easy walking. The waterfront is amazing. Our hosts were easy to communicate with and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older house that has been well taken care of. The art in the house is fantastic. The location is unbeatable, right on the beach and bike path. The house had everything we needed for 2 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly beautiful setting in a great town
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Greg & Kate

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My wife Kate and I have lived in Marquette since 2005. Kate is a Registered Nurse and I am a Professional Engineer. We both retired in 2017.

Kate and I are both outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy stepping out our front door and finding ourselves at the lake or in the woods within minutes. We both love trail running and the miles of trails that branch out from the City.

Why they chose this property

Kate and I bought this house in 2018. There are only four homes on the east side of Marquette that are on the beach and we viewed this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a house that was on the lake but still right in the middle of Marquette.

What makes this property unique

This home is only one of four homes in Marquette that are both on the beach and bike path and centrally located to everything Marquette has to offer.

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