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

Apartment in South Range with kitchen

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Living area with bar
Interior
Interior
Long counter for dining
Coffee station

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Range, MI
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪24 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

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

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Building quiet hours 10pm to 8am
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking at all inside building. Please step out

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: 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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Range

South Range is home to this apartment. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mine Shaft and Prospector's Paradise. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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South Range, MI

What's nearby

  • Mine Shaft - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ambassador Restaurant - ‬8 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 3 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).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theodore R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome space to hang out with all possible amenities that you could want
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Great Stay

We very much enjoyed our stay here at South Range. We had ample room to spread out, enjoyed the location, and enjoyed the array of activities the host had available to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Rick E.

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.

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

Wendy V.

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

Charming and unique loft style apartment in quiet town

We really enjoyed our stay at this charming loft-style apartment in a quiet small-town building from 1910. The space was huge, with an open, airy living area that was perfect for relaxing and spending time together. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out comfortably.The apartment was well appointed with everything we needed for our stay. As with any historic building, there were a few quirks—like the bathroom lighting being a bit dim and the beds being average in comfort—but overall, these were minor compared to the character and unique charm of the place.Although the listing mentioned a washer and dryer, we couldn’t find them, but we didn’t ask the owner since we didn’t really need them during our stay.If you appreciate spacious lofts with vintage character in a peaceful small-town setting, this is a great place to stay. We’d happily come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Carol O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All said it done it was a great location, many things to do at the property itself to stay busy (games and wifi with tv.) and lots to do in the surrounding areas. Host was attentive and kind. They stock the house with most of what you need and its good quality items. (Bed linen, toiletries, paper towel ect) Its a repurposed building so it definitely has it quirks. But nothing you wouldn't expect by looking through the listing. If i had any cons it would be that the weekend we stayed it seemed to be a bit of a rougher crowd. Don't know if it was other vacationers or locals but there were a couple loud fights coming from bars and people using excessive speeding up and down the road. I definitely wouldn't say that affected my trip any, would still stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super spacious! Super responsive and helpful host! Comfy beds. Wonderfully unique set up, lots of character. Very quiet! Great rockhounding base.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are amazed at how big this property/apartment was and how clean it was. We have stayed in places where it wasn't as clean and this place was CLEAN. It is also spacious and well-stocked with kitchen gadgets and dishes. The bedrooms are good sizes, cozy and there are 3 of them.We only spent time there at bedtime and breakfast as we were just outside of Houghton-Hancock area and wanted to explore Copper Harbor and the Porcupine Mountains. We did have one evenjng where we watched a movie on Netflix. It was really a nice place to retreat to after a day of hiking and beach combing. We had a lovely stay and again, we were surprised at how big this place was and yet it was cozy. If we ever come back this way, we would definitely stay there again. The host, Vernon, was very quick to respond to any questions we may have. We really appreciate this! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the unique spot that had so much history! Loved how spacious it was and the location in a small town, minutes from Houghton. The place was clean and ready to go. The host had maps with suggested areas to check out. We were not on a snowmobile or SxS trip, but the location is perfect for the trails in the area!
Inside the historic spot
Agate Beach was amazing
Lots of waterfalls in the area
Great Sand Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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.

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

Doug B.

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

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.

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

South range Vrbo

Get spot. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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.

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

mvansickle3

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

MTU Move In

Spacious, simple, and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

ronald f.

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

2/10 Terrible

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Vern and Victoria Harlock

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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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