With a stay at this vacation home in Marquette (Harvey), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Lake Superior and 9 minutes from Northern Michigan University. .This vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Marquette Regional History Center.
UP Health System - Marquette - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Marquette Mountain - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Marquette Harbor Light - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Northern Michigan University - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
Superior Dome - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 20 min walk
Dry Dock Tavern - 11 min walk
Ore Dock Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Main Street Pizza - 2 min drive
Blackrocks Brewery - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes
You will love this perfect waterfront retreat on the Chocolay River with Lake Superior access. This custom built house is designed to take advantage of the great outdoors. From the cozy covered front porch to the spacious backyard, this home offers a relaxing, private oasis overlooking 100' of river frontage with beautiful views, a 530 sq ft. raised wood deck, a hot tub and even a pirate ship playhouse designed for hours of fun for the littles. In the winter, you can access Marquette’s vast snowmobile trails right from the driveway!
For the biking enthusiast, the Heritage bike trail is right around the corner. From here you can bike less than four miles to downtown Marquette for a meal or a beer at one of Marquette's many craft breweries. You can bring your own bike or use one of the cruisers that we provide.
You can also fish from the shores for Pike or head out on the river in the kayaks provided where anglers report catches of Coho salmon and Lake trout. There are many bird species to be observed in the area including nesting bald eagles that fish the lake, migratory birds and an occasional Great horned owl. The land across the river is part of the Chocolay Bayou Nature Preserve a sanctuary with hiking trails and prohibited development.
Upon entering this home from the covered front porch, you'll love the outstanding views of the river. The living room with its large windows, warm wood floors and fireplace will draw you in. The kitchen is spacious and welcoming with cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, heated floors, and a large island. The upper level master suite offers large windows overlooking the water, a walk in closet, full bath with tiled tub/shower enclosure and granite counter tops. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs with a spacious bathroom complete with tiled floor and shower. The downstairs bedroom can also be used as a play room or second living room.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking 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
Garden
Unit size: 2,796 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful weekend in Marquette and really enjoyed this property. Plenty of space for all of us!
Scott C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lydia K.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with all the amenities! Thank you for being such a wonderful host!
Lydia K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
gary s.
6 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, great location.
gary s.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christie S.
28 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This home & property was the perfect place to stay while visiting Marquette. If you’re on the fence about booking don’t hesitate because it’s worth it.
Christie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gwen M.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home! Loaded with lots of extra things that you might of forgot!
Gwen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keegan A.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here as a family with young children as well as many friends and this house had everything we needed and more! We loved that the backyard was spacious and fenced in. The location was top notch, close to downtown Marquette which has so many fun shops and cool breweries. It’s also a quick hour drive to pictured rocks which was totally worth it! Overall, a great location, a cozy home to come back to and an awesome backyard to enjoy with lots of fun things at every corner. We definitely recommend this spot and look forward to coming back next year!
Keegan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Annie F.
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second time staying here. Everyone in our family absolutely loves this house. It’s so well organized, very nicely furnished, and so thoughtfully provided with everything you need, from the super well equipped kitchen, to the comfortable beds, nice towels, soaps, shampoo and conditioner etc. in the bathrooms. The back yard has a great deck with nice furniture and a beautiful view of the river. None of us wanted to leave!
Annie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
kelly o.
12 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
UP Adventure
Our two families had the best time at this Property! It was the perfect location for all our hikes and dinners out in downtown Marquette! Would Highly recommend this home! And i know our group will be booking again next year! Our older boys loved kayaking and bike riding on the trails! The host of this property was very accommodating and got back to us very quickly with questions. 5 stars all the way around!
kelly o.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kayla R.
3 Jul 2025
Nice Stay
We had a nice stay. This was the most thoughtfully laid out place we have stayed at. There were plenty of towels, kitchen items, spices, etc. which is usually not the case. It felt like someone just opened their home and said please respectfully help yourself to our home. The place could be cleaner and kept up better, but it was very accommodating for our large family. We loved the kayaks and bikes!
Kayla R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
James M.
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
MQT House
The house was very clean and bright.The temperature was unseasonable HOT (90). The host had placed two window AC units in top floor windows. The host had top notch bathroom/shower products.Childrens toys were a great addition to exterior playground.Boats and bikes were put to extensive use.
James M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home for an extended family stay in Marquette
This is a very nice home and property just a few minutes from downtown Marquette. It’s easy to find and access; and it’s a convenient location for going wherever you need to in the area. The home sleeps 8 very comfortably, but you could sleep 3 in a King and 2-3 or 4 more in the trundles (if you’re on friendly terms ). And there’s room for two more on the couches, if the hosts allow that. So I suppose 12 could squeeeze in there, if needed. There is a crib room, as well, next to one of the bedrooms. One note to be aware of: there are no bedrooms on the main floor (except perhaps the couches). There is a half bath. So our 91 year old did need help up the stairs to a bedroom. It was still worth the effort. Valerie is an attentive host and outfitted the home with every single thing a large family needs. Just bring your toothbrush, practically. Our family really enjoyed using the bikes on the nearby trail and the kayaks on the lagoon and out into Lake Superior. We also toasted marshmallows in the fire pit and enjoyed the hot tub. The backyard is beautiful, with chipmunks, cottontails, squirrels, birds of all kinds. Really a nice place. Marquette doesn’t typically need air conditioning, so the home is cooled by the weather. It’s heated of course and there’s a nice gas fireplace in the living room. We enjoyed it on the cold day. The house is very open and has an airy feel - due to all the well-placed and large windows. Lots of light! Very good, pleasant feel to the house.
Brian R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We rented this place to house my daughter and her wedding party. Since the ring bearer was 3, the space was amazing for him! The rest of us enjoyed the beautiful view and many walks along the path that is right there. It was perfect!
Mary B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alice H.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Chocolay, Harvey Home!
We stayed at the home, to be close to NMU and attend our Sons graduation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even the Grandma and Grandpas felt comfortable in the home! They really were interested in the homes history! We loved the view, the hot tub…greatly stocked kitchen, and the full baby set up( but our granddaughter last minute, could not make the trip with her mom and dad, those were definite draws to our choosing the home!
Alice H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda H., Oregon WI
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
ski with grandkids week
The house was great, welcoming, clean, great views and bonus fresh snow to play in. Grandsons age 10 and 7 enjoyed skiing with Grandpa and parents while Grandma played with 2 1/2 year old in yard and house. There were TOYS and a good crib and fresh snow.
Linda H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan R.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location!
Second time staying here, one of my favorite spots, great location and house
Bryan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth M.
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and property!
We had a wonderful stay at Valerie’s property in Harvey! We enjoyed the brand new hot tub and quick access to the snowmobile trails! 5 stars and we certainly will try to be back soon!!
Seth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Missi M.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family trip
The weekend trip was perfect. The house was clean and well stocked. The hot tub was wonderful. Plenty of room for everyone.
Missi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron R.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Propeerty
The family enjoyed the property, especially the hot tub and kayaks. The property was well maintained and in a great location.
Aaron R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Whitney S.
16 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house & easy to find
My husband and I stayed up in Marquette for a long weekend. We pulled the trailer with our side-by-side and had space in the driveway to do that. The house was very clean but does have a little bit of a musty smell on the main floor and downstairs. The master bathroom is awesome! It even had everything you needed in the tub like shampoo and soap. The king size bed in the master bedroom is extremely soft, which we struggled with a little bit as we are not used to that! We would have loved a television in the bedroom as well, but it didn’t make or break our stay. The kitchen is updated and has everything you need. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here. It is a beautiful location and if we would’ve brought our kids, they would have enjoyed the very cute playset. Thank you to the owners for providing this space to people!
Whitney S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hilarie Ginger S.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
The property was very sufficient for our needs and wants. The hot tub was a lot of fun. The veiw and privacy on the back yard was great. I hope we have the opportunity to stay here again.
Hilarie Ginger S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marek O.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Marek O
Very satisfy
Marek O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeramie H.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cozy Home; Easy access to Marquette
The home was exactly as described and offered a lot of amenities that made the experience great when we weren't out exploring Marquette and the surrounding area! Great place to book with a large group of friends and family!
Jeramie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grant H.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Marquette
The stay was amazing. We had everything we needed and had a great time as a family. The property was even closer to downtown Marquette than I thought which made access to it along with lots of trails and beaches super easy. We enjoyed Harborfest, strongly recommend the Marquette Farmer's market, had an amazing kitchen to cook in, and this property was perfect if travelling with an infant. We had our 11 month old daughter with us and the crib room was perfect for her. It got dark enough even for naps during the day which is crucial as parents know. Highly recommend the property, I can't say enough good things about it.
Grant H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin D., Willow Spring, NC
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our second stay
We stayed here in fall of 2022 for a visit with our NMU student. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy family time with distant college students. The kitchen is one of the best stocked of all the places we’ve stayed, making it easy to do home cooked meals.
House is quiet and the view of the water from everywhere in the house makes for a great way to start and end the day. Access to the Iron Ore Heritage Trail is great for walking and biking. Loved it!
Robin D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle D.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Like visiting a close friends house
The property was exactly as described in the listing. The accommodations were outstanding. My 9 year old had her first kayaking experience here with the kid kayak they had provided, and what a memory! Loved that the little river comes right out to the Lake and sugar sand beach. My little one loved time in the hot tub with dad. So many close shops and restaurants nearby while having the quiet retreat of this neighborhood, and the serenity of the woods and bayou in the back. Would absolutely come back.