Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes
Overview
Rooms and Beds
| Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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| bedrooms | 4 | sleeps 10 |
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| bathrooms, 1 half bathroom | 2 |
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Description
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.
What's Nearby?
| Attraction | Distance |
|---|---|
| UP Health System – Marquette | Marquette |
| Marquette Mountain | 8 min drive |
| Ojibwa Casino Marquette | 8 min drive |
| Marquette Harbor Light | 8 min drive |
| Northern Michigan University | 9 min drive |
Restaurants
| Restaurant | Distance |
|---|---|
| Crossroads Bar | 10 min drive |
| Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery | 6 min drive |
| Ore Dock Brewing Company | 6 min drive |
| Lake Superior Smokehou | 3 min walk |
| McDonald’s | 19 min walk |
Getting Around
| Transportation | Details |
|---|---|
| Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) | Sawyer Intl.) |
FAQs
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes located?Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Superior and within 6 miles (10 km) of Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum and Marquette Regional History Center. UP Health System – Marquette and Marquette Maritime Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
