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The Homestead - modern beauty, spacious, private, super clean!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Chassell, MI
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Homestead - modern beauty, spacious, private, super clean!

Your centrally located summer vacation/getaway spot is here! Relax and refresh in this newly finished modern homestead vacation home located near Tapiola and Otter Lake, less than 15 miles south of Houghton/MTU. The home is located in a beautiful and peaceful country setting with super access to all the western Upper Peninsula has to offer. Enjoy a very large yard with plenty of space for parking along with room for outdoor games, a play structure and a sandbox for the kids. Biking, walking, jogging, and roller skiing are immediately accessible on surrounding quiet paved country roads. There is a newly finished wood fired sauna on-site that may be available for use with prior notice to the host. Just over 1 mile to Otter Lake public access - perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and boating.

This home is part of an original settlers' 1800's family homestead and has been in the same family for generations. The comfy living room features plenty of space and an ample sitting area, an electric fireplace, a smart HD 42” screen and hi-speed fiber optic internet!. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to prepare meals or enjoy your takeout at the large adjacent dining area table. The coffee bar features a Keurig w/assorted k-cups, and flavored syrups. The house is equipped with a full laundry area with a wash tub and supplies. If you need to do some remote work while on vacation we’ve got you covered with a work area and desk. With a main floor bedroom and three bedrooms upstairs, the house is perfect to accommodate up to eight guests!

Located 15 miles south of Houghton, MTU, and shopping. A convenience store and a local restaurant are approximately 1.5 miles away. Centrally located for trips to the Porcupine Mountains, the Keweenaw Peninsula along with many spectacular beaches, trails, rivers, waterfalls, and historical sites in the area! As local explorers and adventurers of the area we’ve put together a list of fun things to do and places to explore while you're here. Feel free to inquire about the property or area attractions. We want to help make your stay a great experience! Plan your Upper Peninsula adventure with us today!
At this vacation home, you'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Michigan Technological University and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Lake Superior
This vacation home offers its guests a sauna and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please gather towels & leave them in the bathroom
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Homestead - modern beauty, spacious, private, super clean! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rich P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay in a beautiful setting! The owners have done a wonderful job preparing for guests. We had everything we needed. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bonnie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very nice property. We enjoyed our stay. It was a little bit farther from our destination in chassell proper. We made it work, and our family had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and secluded Hostess very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable beds, well-equipped, clean, and easy check-in and out. Our party of eight people slept comfortably in this home. The quirky shower in the basement turned out to be a convenience we actually enjoyed which kept the main bathroom available. We highly recommend The Homestead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at your house! It was so cozy and very clean!! The house was stocked with everything we could have possibly needed, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quiet

The house is very clean and comfortable. The owners provide lots of little extras.The only problem I had was that the booking said Bath and a half while the half bath was actually a basement shower and not an extra toilet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accommodating Host

We had some last minute time changes to our trip and the host graciously accommodated to our schedule change.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025