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Home on MTU XC Ski Trails

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, computer monitors

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home on MTU XC Ski Trails

Located a short walk from the Michigan Tech XC Ski Trails with to access premier skate skiing, classic, and snowshoe trails. We have a ski waxing station in the garage, including a table, vise, waxing iron, scrapers and brush) so you can wax your skis. Just bring your preferred wax. Lastly, three sets of Tubbs snowshoes come with the home. Enjoy winter right from your backyard in a home away from home.

Note: Please, NO snowmobiles or snowmobile gear on the property.

Our cozy oasis is within a mile of Michigan Tech (and their fabulous recreational trails), within 2 miles of Downtown Houghton, and within 11 miles of Mt. Ripley, the Quincy Mine, and the Houghton County airport. If the location wasn’t enough, you’ll love our place because it’s super cozy, and you get the whole house - so it’s private, too! We welcome couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families, and friends!

Parking: Limited to two vehicles . In the winter, parking is limited to 1 vehicle (no trailers).

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in the house or on the property.

Child Proof:
Two baby gates will be provided upon request at least one day prior to arrival.

Sleeping:
As a 1900s era mining home, the upstairs used to consist of 3 very small bedrooms. The entire upstairs was opened up into a single loft style room featuring a new Restonic (Made in the UP!) Queen size bed and a twin bed.

The living room features a pull out couch with an acceptable mattress (better than the floor).

Kitchen:
Eat-in kitchen with new appliances, crockpot, toaster, and coffee maker). The fridge is stocked with basics (ketchup, mustard, etc) and we also provide complimentary coffee and tea.

Front Porch:
An enclosed front porch is great for storing bikes and skis when not in use.

Yard:
A quarter acre lot with a hose for bike washing.

Getting Around:
Public transportation is limited outside of the city limits but there are taxi services in the area.
The house is 1 mile from Michigan Tech’s campus (I used to walk or ride bike to campus daily - year round). Downtown Houghton is 2 miles from the house.

Mill Rd Trailhead (Michigan Tech Trails) - Walking distance
MTU Main Trailhead - 1 mile
Mount Ripley - 3 miles
Maasto Hiihto Trails - 5 miles
Chassell Trails - 7 miles
Churning Rapids Trails - 10 miles
Swedetown Trails - 15 miles
Copper Harbor Trails - 50 miles

Property manager

Eric & Nina Ollis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking not allowed in the house or on property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech House Houghton
Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech House
Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech Houghton
Comfortable Small Home Michigan Tech
Comfortable Small Michigan Te
On Mtu Xc Ski Trails Houghton
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Houghton
Comfortable Small Home Near Michigan Tech
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Private vacation home
Komfortabel Lite Hjem i Nærheten av Michigan Tech
Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Private vacation home Houghton

About the area

Map
Houghton, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Technological University - 4 min walk
  • Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts - 18 min walk
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 5 min drive
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 6 min drive
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on MTU XC Ski Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home on MTU XC Ski Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on MTU XC Ski Trails?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home on MTU XC Ski Trails located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Houghton is within a 10-minute walk of Michigan Technological University and Prospector's Paradise, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Nara Nature Park and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Home on MTU XC Ski Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Owners were very responsive to any questions. Quick responses.! Beds were comfortable. Nicely kept rental. AND great location - just up the street is the main town. A group of young men stayed here and thoroughly enjoyed the area and the snow boarding at Mt Bohemia.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Nice place, close to MTU campus
My wife and I had stayed here for Michigan Tech career fair. It's very close to the campus at a very reasonable price. House is small but perfect for a couple or a small group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazzy J.

Cute and cozy.
Overall a wonderful stay. A little smaller than expected but a good size for our family of 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Swish 1.

Consistent, clean, and cozy
This was our second stay here - the homeowners keep a clean cozy property and did not disappoint. It provided the perfect location for our Houghton weekend getaway- We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Great location!
While it may not have privacy for parents if staying with kids, the property is charming. A historic home i imagine from the mining era. It had everything we needed to host our son and his friends for a Resurrection Sunday dinner and was only a block away! Short drive to downtown and walmart and onyl 15 minutes from the church in Dollar Bay we went to. Will definitely stay again if theyll have us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urszula L.

Perfect little vacation house
This was a great home base for our visit to Houghton and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Very simple but had everything we needed. One thing to note: the bathroom is small with a small shower (just want to warn anyone very tall or otherwise large). It was nice to be able to have more space than a hotel room for our stay, to be able to cook some meals for ourselves and to have a place close by to come back to for our toddler's naps.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Debra W.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Cool Miner's Cottage!
The location was perfect for our vacation in the UP! We loved the history of the house and the setting in the quiet neighborhood of Houghton. We didn't realize the sole bathroom was downstairs and the sole bedroom upstairs. We re-read the VRBO description and looked again at the pictures and feel that fact wasn't at all clear. Also, there wasn't any soap for the shower, and we were only furnished with one handtowel and two washcloths for our entire six-day stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Quaint and close to Tech trails
It was a nice place but we only slept there . We were visiting our son and had friends staying elsewhere and that is where we spent the majority of our time. There is only one bathroom and it is located on the lower level as far away from the upstairs bedroom as you can get. It was not an issue for us, but I can see how it would be for anyone who uses the bathroom at night. The back yard is inviting if you have accommodating weather and the trails are outside your back door. Very convenient. There was only one hand towel for the bathroom. I suggest having the same number as wash cloths and bath towels. It was nice to have coffee and breakfast/energy bars. We did use those. Thank you. I would say based on VRBOs we have stayed at previously in the area, this one may be a bit overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Nice and quiet!!
One of the most cleanest places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

Lovely home
This quaint home was perfect for our stay-clean, quiet, well stocked and a great location. Couldn't have asked for anything better! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach S.

Great stay in Houghton
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was the perfect size place for a family of three and located right near downtown Houghton. The guest book had great suggestions for restaurants and fun places to go with children. We highly recommend pizza at the Ambassador and visiting the Chutes and Ladders Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Great Place Close to MTU
We had a great stay visiting our son for the weekend. Enjoyed grilling a home cooked meal and s'mores with a couple of his friends. We will be back next time we visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

Quiet cabin close to Houghton
This is a very well maintained and rustic cabin / small house in a quiet neighborhood just a mile or two from the bridge in Houghton. We could walk to the ski trails and had easy access to US-41 and downtown. The cabin was clean and very well cared for, had window A/C in the upstairs room, and had plenty of room for two. The neighborhood is full of trees and was quiet without being isolated. We would certainly stay again if we come back to Houghton.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Weekend visit
It was perfect for us. Comfy and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

Clean and Comfortable
Nice location, very clean home that gives you that relaxing feeling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Pleasant Stay
This is the second time staying at this property. The home is clean and inviting. It is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to campus. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Clyde, MI

Lovely and Homey stay!
We absolutely loved the home and the homes location!! It was the perfect size for my husband and I and our 3 children. We loved the small touches; maps of the peninsula, vintage dishes, the cute chairs, wallpaper upstairs, too many cute things to list. Absolutely EVERYTHING you may possibly need; coffee pot and filters, can opener, towels, scissors, first aid, mugs, plastic wrap, spatulas, pots and pans, baby gate, pack n play (by request), dish soap, spices, toys for kids....everything. It was everything we needed! Stove, microwave, oven, fridge, freezer, everything for you to be able to cook new XXYWe loved being close to a grocery store and beautiful downtown Houghton. They did an awesome job with a welcome binder that had lots of information on local places to visit, including a park and a laundromat both of which we utilized and were within 15 minutes of the home. Very quiet neighborhood, wonderful lot with a lovely quaint backyard. Super easy check-in instructions without a hitch. Perfect central hub for our exploring of the area all the way up to Copper Harbor. 100% Would absolutely book again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W., Victor NY

Vacation stay
Sweet comfortable little home. Clean and cozy. Convenient to MTU trails-a big plus for a Nordic ski family! Hosts were gracious and easy accessible. Would recommend highly!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

A week in the Keweenaw!
Great location! Very comfy bed. Nice back patio with fire pit. Nice and clean. This was the second time staying here and will come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Very nice home on a quiet street very near campus
We stayed her for 5 days while we moved out Husky into their apartment. Campus was very close and easy to get to on the back roads (especially important with the Route 41 construction right now!) Even being this close to campus and town the street is very quiet. We slept with the windows open and it was not a problem. The house has everything you need inside and a beautiful and private backyard with a grill and a great fire pit set up. If I could change anything, I would wish for a 1/2 bath upstairs by the bedroom. Creaky stairs in the middle of the night was not my favorite. But, in a house this old, that would be highly unusual. Communication with our host was easy and quick. We had some confusion when we came to check in and they returned our call immediately. We would definitely stay her again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kristin G.

Great home base for MTU or exploring the area
We stayed here for move in weekend at MTU. The location to campus was perfect. We had a bit of a hiccup getting into the house but the owner was quick to fix it. Kitchen was nice to make meals to avoid crowded restaurants. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Perfect Keewenau base camp
This comfy little house was so much better than a hotel. It was wonderful to have a kitchen so we could eat at home and have more time to explore, and sitting around the fire pit in the quiet tree filled neighborhood felt almost like camping!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The property was very nice but I could see issues if it was any hotter given the lack of A/C. The beds were very comfortable and the backyard was my favorite part of the property. The bathroom was in an awkward location and quite small, having to go through the living room and kitchen in order to access it; but it was very clean and we never had any water issues. Great place to stay while in Houghton!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Quiet getaway!
This home is located in a very quiet neighborhood. Close to great amenities and MTU. My husband and I are from the Copper Country and were home to visit family. Property was spotless and you can see owners are doing updates. Patio is perfect. I would recommend this home any day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Very nice house
This property is very clean and is well-appointed. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. Upstairs is a large bedroom including a work table. I worked remotely throughout my stay and the table worked well for that. The wi-fi is reliable. The house is in a quiet neighborhood that is walker-friendly. I took walks regularly to the MTU campus and downtown. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2021