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Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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View from Lake Superior looking at house and property.
Plenty of lake views and sunrises from these living and dining room windows.
Open living area on first floor.
Fully stocked kitchen.
Woodstove provides quick heat and a cozy setting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Linden, MI
  • Place, Houghton County Historical Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior

Located on the east side of the Keweenaw Peninsula, near Houghton and Calumet, this cabin offers panoramic views of Lake Superior and Big Traverse Bay. Often referred to as 'The Waikiki Beach of the Keweenaw Peninsula,' the pure white sand beach is more than 100’ deep and more than three miles long. This cabin's personal beach is over 200' wide with one immediate neighbor.

Year-round 26 x 28 Chalet-style lake house provides 180 degree view of Lake Superior, has central heating, full basement with laundry facilities, full bathroom with shower, and full kitchen. Recent updates include: new sauna, new flooring throughout first floor, tiled bathroom flooring with local Lake Superior pebbles, new twin bunk bed, and kitchen. Available April through early January.
The house's lake side has a 16’ deep x 28' wide deck. Main floor has one bedroom (with bunk bed), bathroom with 5’ shower, and an open concept kitchen, dining, and family room. Family room has a woodburning stove. Interior is lined with Nordic White Spruce tongue and groove paneling imported from Scandinavia--providing a cozy ambiance. Upstairs has two bedrooms; one bedroom has a queen bed and one twin bed, and the large master bedroom has windows overlooking Lake Superior and includes a Queen-size bed. Lie in bed while watching the moon rise over the lake, or--if you're an early riser, watch the sunrise each morning. Basement is well-lit and dry--and has full laundry facilities with washer and dryer; plenty of room to store bikes, skis, etc.

The house is well stocked with amenities to accommodate families (Porta crib, high chair, stroller, toddler life preservers), couples, friends, or someone looking for quiet solitude. There are two kayaks, a SUP (stand up paddle board), and several bikes. The kitchen is fully stocked and is perfect for cooking gourmet meals or something quick and easy.

This property is uniquely situated with a panoramic view of Lake Superior out the front side and a view out the cabin’s backside toward a large wetlands area with lagoon (suitable for canoeing and kayaking) and lots of wildlife: common sitings of bald eagles, sand hill cranes, beaver, geese, ducks, and deer. Great blueberry picking in late summer/early fall on the property, nearby public parks and a pick-your-own blueberry farm just a few miles away. Superb fall colors make autumn a beautiful time to visit.

Woodburning sauna with large changing room, great views of Lake Superior (from within the sauna), and a front patio. Firewood is provided for sauna and for the woodburning stove in the cabin.

Beach is 100+ feet deep and 200 feet wide--providing ample room for almost any kind of beach activity, including volleyball (volleyball net available). Outdoor burn pit on beach, with surrounding benches. Gather around the fire, cook up s'mores, listen to the waves and wildlife. You'll feel that stress fade away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Without specific approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
On the main floor, pet waste goes in the trash.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking is OK. No butts on the ground.
The most important rule is to enjoy your stay!
For everyone's enjoyment, only sand can go in the sand; no food, dirt, rocks, ashes, etc. are to be dumped anywhere on the property.
Do not put sand in the fire ring; use water to extinguish the fire if desired. Beach fires are not allowed as they create a safety hazard and mess.

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
Note from host: Without specific approval.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Linden

Located in Lake Linden, this cottage is on the beach. Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters and Coppertown USA Mining Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gabriel J Chopp Park and Prospector's Paradise. Travelling with kids? Consider A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Mine Shaft. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Lake Linden, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton County Historical Museum - 23 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 28 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 39 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 39 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 43 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancho's Wild Blueberries - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Beach on the Keweenaw - Big Traverse Bay on Lake Superior located?

This Lake Linden cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Thayer Lake and Houghton County Historical Museum. Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters and Agassiz Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 197 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome beach stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was the perfect unplug get away. There was no TV so my husband I spent our nights playing cards and talking...so wonderful. The campers to the south were quiet and respectful and we took turns using the expansive shoreline with our pups.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect getaway! The cabin is clean and has everything you could want for a comfortable stay. The host is responsive and friendly. The view — Lake Superior — enough said.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene B.

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

Yooper Rock Hunting

Beautiful house and beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Beautiful Location

We enjoyed our stay, location was perfect, accommodation was fantastic, would recommend property for a scenic getaway, we enjoyed we could take our dog who luvved the beach walks. Todd was very communicative which we appreciated. House is very well equipped. Sauna was a fun bonus. Would definitely like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky Q.

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

Perfect place!

We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Cute cabin on the beach

Cute cabin on the beach. Perfect get away for anyone looking for a little lake therapy/wanting to be surrounded by the sounds of waves. The sunrise on the lake and sunsets over the pond were breathtaking. I recommend for anyone looking to explore the Keweenaw!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay here. Perfect timing for the fall colors! House location is great for spending time by the water and on the beach they have but a little bit of a drive to places. Hour from copper harbor and half hour from Calument. For fall is was nice and quite at the house and beach. We would go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely gorgeous beach location!

Our cousins from Florida had never experienced Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and this cottage was the perfect “home base” for our trip. We had lovely weather that allowed us to keep the windows open and enjoy the sound of the waves on the beach. The sauna was used every night and is a great way to end each day. The hosts were extremely easy to work with and I can’t say enough about how welcoming their beach side cottage is. We hope we can be back to enjoy it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Beautiful Cottage and Gorgeous Beach

The cottage is very nice with large picture windows across the back facing Lake Superior. It's nice being on the leeward side of the Pennisula as it got pretty cold and snowy. This was easily remedied by putting a few logs in the cast iron fireplace. Very relaxing with a lot of privacy. You can walk over a mile in either direction on the fine sand beach. We will defiantly go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad A., TVC / CLT

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

Great spot right on the lake with an awesome sauna!

Awesome getaway right on the beach with a wood burning sauna. Todd was communicative, friendly, and overall an excellent host. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Cozy Lake Getaway in UP Winter

We loved our stay so much! The striking views of lake superior. The cozy wood stove. The wood fired sauna. Perfect homebase for exploring the winter wonderland that is the UP!! Todd was super kind and helpful during out stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Peaceful place with great views!

The property matched the description exactly and was very nice! Great views of the lake, plenty of firewood for the sauna and wood stove inside. No neighbors on one side of the property makes the place feel extra secluded. Especially happy with how comfortable the beds were.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

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

Lovely

The Lake House is lovely and fully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. I loved the beautiful unobstructed view of the beach and lake from the wall of windows and the very nice deck. I will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

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

Best beach cabin

This was a great cabin with tons of useful amenities especially the sauna. Since our visit included a fresh winter storm, we made the most of the wood stove. The owner was responsive to requests during our stay. We started talking about coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Blessed

We have now made this an annual getaway because of the beauty of the location, the friendliness of Todd and his family, and the great choices for day trips. We had amazing weather and spectacular fall colors and can't wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

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

Look no further!

This is a truly beautiful property! The home was comfortable and well stocked. A somewhat secluded location perfectly situated on the shore. Communication with Todd was spectacular, very responsive. My only regret is that we didn’t use the sauna more, the post swim in Lake Superior is an experience. I look forward to retuning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D., Caledonia, MI

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

Relaxation by Lake Superior

Cute cottage with all that you need for a relaxing disconnect. Love hearing the waves and taking walks along the beach. We were visiting our son who goes to Mich Tech and he stayed with us for a couple of nights. It was fall so the leaves were turning and the drive to and from the cottage was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann T.

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

Lake Superior Cabin

Cute place… beautiful location on a sandy beach. All the amenities we needed were there. Nice base camp to explore the Keweenaw. Consider bringing drinking water as the well water was a tad yellow and sulfer smelling. Fine for showers and dishes. Never did find the TV.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Great Week At The Beach House

My spouse and I stayed one week at the beautiful beach house. We truly enjoyed our stay. Our Labradors absolutely loved the beach! The location was perfect. We toured the area. Quincy mine was cool. I highly recommend Slims Cafe in Mohawk for breakfast. Loved the history and beauty of the Keweenaw peninsula. The house had everything we needed plus. The outside hammocks were a pleasant surprise! We used the sauna twice. Its very nice! The bed was so comfy. Having a washer/dryer and vacuum cleaner available was perfect. Love, love!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Eric P.

Beautiful house and setting - unreasonable cleaning policy

To echo the many other reviewers on here - the home and the setting are quite beautiful. The house is cozy and comfortable, and the setting is wonderful - plenty of beach frontage and local wildlife. What was not great was the cleaning policy - it goes way beyond the standard procedure at most VRBOs. Guests are expected to completely clean and prepare the cabin for the next occupants. The expectations are detailed in a rather onerous 25-point checklist at the cabin. Now, I'm used to leaving a tidy cabin upon departure - clean dishes and floors, kitchen and bathroom in good shape, etc. However, this place requires you to do ALL the laundry - including bed linens and towels - and make the beds etc. before leaving. This task alone takes several hours, as you'll need to run through 3-4 loads of laundry to wash all the towels and bedding. The washer and dryer are pretty old, so this task takes longer than expected. You'll also need to do a thorough clean of the kitchen, refrigerator, bathroom, and be sure to set out new towels, tissues, etc for the next guests. Since my party and I had a very long drive home, we had to all get up at 4AM to start running laundry. We certainly did not plan on this, and it made the brief stay in the cabin much more stressful. All in all - the place is great, but if you stay, plan on spending the better part of your final day on cleaning duty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, perfect spot to unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful location in a wonderful cabin on the water. This was our third stay and hope to make it a bi-yearly tradition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch! We didn't want to leave! Would love to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I were looking for a quiet place to unwind and enjoy our 30th Anniversary. This was perfect. We enjoyed strolls on the beach, reading 3 books, walks down the road and the sauna to loosen our old joints. I took the kayak out twice. We took a motorcycle ride to Copper Harbor (Brockway Mt. Road) and found little gems along the loop (Eagle Harbor has a restaurant called Fitzgeralds and Haven Woods Waterfall). Leaves were not quite peak yet.
Soaking up the sun, sounds and sights of beautiful Lake Superior from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Todd

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We moved to the area about ten years ago and both work as educators. We enjoy being outdoors, gardening, exploring the Keweenaw, and raising our young son in a place with four distinctive seasons. Kathleen is originally from Upper Michigan and has enjoyed returning 'home'. Todd is from the Chicago area and has enjoyed life at a slower, quieter pace.

Why they chose this property

We love the beach and lagoon access and the simple but efficient way the cabin is designed. We had been looking for a lakefront property for the past five years and this cabin was everything we had desired. We enjoy using it in the off season with our young son while also making updates and improvements for our guests.

What makes this property unique

What we like most about our cabin are the panoramic views over 'The Big Lake' (as locals call it), with views of the small mountains to the north on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the wide open expanse of Lake Superior to the east, sunrises over the lake, moonrises over Grand Traverse Point to the south. These views can be enjoyed from inside the cabin, inside the sauna, from the deck, or--of course--from on the beach and sitting around the beach firepit.

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