Escape to Portside Cottage at North Shore Cottages, your Keweenaw Peninsula haven on Lake Superior. Unwind in the cozy living room with a rollaway couch or relax in the private yard overlooking Brewery Creek and facing Lake Superior. Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, modern kitchen appliances like a microwave oven and electric coffeemaker, plus extra amenities such as an ample supply of utensils and dishware.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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.
Charming LAKE SUPERIOR Beach Cottage in Keweenaw, near Calumet. NORTHERN LIGHTS!
Guests at this beach cottage will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and Charcoal grills. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find a Smart TV with a DVD player, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
This Calumet cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include ski-in/ski-out access and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Ski-in/ski-out access
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Charcoal grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Ski-in/ski-out access
Snow sports gear
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Charming Year Round Beach Cottage in Keweenaw 3mi to Calumet
About the area
Located in Calumet, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Black Creek Nature Sanctuary, while Calumet Theatre and Copper Country Firefighters History Museum are cultural highlights. Gabriel J Chopp Park and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Calumet travel guide
Is Charming LAKE SUPERIOR Beach Cottage in Keweenaw, near Calumet. NORTHERN LIGHTS! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming LAKE SUPERIOR Beach Cottage in Keweenaw, near Calumet. NORTHERN LIGHTS!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming LAKE SUPERIOR Beach Cottage in Keweenaw, near Calumet. NORTHERN LIGHTS!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming LAKE SUPERIOR Beach Cottage in Keweenaw, near Calumet. NORTHERN LIGHTS!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming LAKE SUPERIOR Beach Cottage in Keweenaw, near Calumet. NORTHERN LIGHTS! located?
Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cottage in Calumet is on a lake, steps from Lake Superior and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Black Creek Nature Sanctuary and Calumet Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Charming LAKE SUPERIOR Beach Cottage in Keweenaw, near Calumet. NORTHERN LIGHTS! Reviews
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage was everything as advertised. When driving up to the property my husband commented “Wow, this is it!” after staying in a few other areas that were not as quiet and private.
Right smack dab in wooded nature yet cleared grounds for exploring.
Steps away from Lake Superior, we were able to enjoy the beautiful sunsets as well as search for the infamous Yooperlites.
The cottage had everything we needed. It was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated.
We’ll definitely be back for a longer stay!
Cozy cottage, very light and bright inside. Loved sitting on the porch. Very convenient to all of the keweenaw. Loved the babbling brook and the visits from deer.
I hate to say too much about this cottage, because then everyone will want to stay there and it will be booked solid. This Premiere Host has a way of keeping everything updated and cleverly arranged. Love the view! The neighbors (eleven deer) were as quiet as possible as they passed by the cabin at sunrise and sunset. It's just a special place. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Debra J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
luisa c.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful cottage poor communication
The cottage is beautiful. The view is amazing. But beware....there is no cell service when you get there, you will need to drive to the end of the road if you dont have the wifi password with you. We were not able to find the cottage. I had called and left a message for the owner even though the voicemail says not to and texted them trying to get help to find the cottage. I am still waiting for them to respond.
We truly enjoyed the location of this home. It was a treat to hear the lake and the stream when the windows were open. We could have sat and enjoyed the view of Lake Superior and watch the birds all day. There is WiFi but a storm took it out for a bit. Thank you for sharing!
Kim N.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle S.
7 Sept 2025
We loved our experience and would absolutely give it an 11 out of ten!!! Very cute, cozy, and clean with an amazing view! The property as a whole was beautiful, with each cottage having their own private yard space. You feel very VIP with having your own private beach on Lake Superior. The host, Phil, was also super friendly and helpful. He was great on giving recommendations on places to visit and see as well as being very accommodating! He also had a lot of options and extras to do on the
This sweet cottage has plenty of seating for dining, plenty of relaxing space on the couches with windows overlooking the stream and the shoreline, and plenty of comfortable sleeping space in the bedroom for 4 adults. Kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to make a dinner for your family. I even baked cookies! The oven worked great. Highly recommend!
Nice quiet little cottage. Great location. Plenty of wildlife to watch. A little tight - parking a 4 place snowmobile trailer, but we got it. We would like to visit in the the summer sometime to walk the beach.
My husband and I rented this cabin for our 10 year anniversary. The cabin was perfect for the 2 of us! One of our favorite parts of the trip was all the deer that came to the property everyday. We already plan to book with them again in the future!
From the hand written welcome note, local coffee, and fresh baked bread to the wildlife and scenic property our stay was wonderfully unique and very thoughtful.
The cabin is cozy and was perfect for spending time on the shore of Lake Superior. We loved the babbling brook. We found glowing rocks and saw the northern lights. The cabin had everything we needed. Thank you so much.
Beautiful, small cottage on the shores of Lake Superior. Was perfect for our trip north to pick up daughter from Michigan Tech. Thanks for the stay.
susan t.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Nancy B.
29 Aug 2018
FYI, not “secluded, quiet” as advertised.
Extremely clean and cozy cabin. Upon arrival, we discovered this cottage is actually part of a RESORT consisting of 3 to 4 other cottages- the largest (and loudest) of which located approx 20ft from our cabin. Unfortunately, this info was not mentioned in the property description.
Our stay in early May was wonderful! There were no crowds, beautiful waterfalls, interesting weather variations (fog , frozen harbor) and beaches for walking and rock hunting (yooperlites)! The location is great for exploring Keweenaw Peninsula. We enjoyed nature trails, lighthouses, historic copper mines, and the mineral museum. The sunsets at the cottage were beautiful. The cottage is very comfortable, had everything we needed (and more), and the sound of the babbling brook is so relaxing! The hosts were very welcoming with treats on the table upon our arrival (delicious homemade bread, coffee and more) and they gave immediate responses to questions. FYI the "tourist season" opens in mid-to-late May, so some stores and restaurants were closed or had limited hours. It didn't impact our trip as we spent most of our time outside enjoying nature without crowds and insects!
The weather let us down but North Shore Cottages did not! Check in and check out couldn't have been any simpler. The kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils we needed. The attention to detail, the thoughtful welcome gifts, and the care in the set up of the whole cabin was so nice and welcoming. Truly above and beyond! You can tell that the host really understands what’s important to us travelers! While we never needed to contact the host for any issues, all of their contact info was in the welcome book if we needed it and I just know they would have been happy to help if needed! My daughter and I enjoyed the easy beach access and all the amenities! Can’t wait to visit again some day!!!
Booked this cottage as a place to stay during the Copperdog150 race. Cottage offers a beautiful view of Lake Superior, bubbling creek along the side and is close to Calumet. No phone service, but Wi-Fi worked great. Would like to stay at this property in the summer when the beach can be explored more. Had a pretty hard time finding this property as it’s hidden behind the large blue house to the east of house 127 and you don’t have phone service to call the host. There were no house numbers on either house, which made it hard to find but would also be a concern if someone were to need emergency services. If you turn in the driveway and where the portside sign is, the cottage is back there. Was also disappointed that the description says the sauna is on the property, but it’s actually across the road (which might be the hosts whole property, but it’s portrayed as it’s close to the cottage). It isn’t a bad walk, but not as convenient as a few steps outside your door. Its more of a community sauna vs private to the cottage. Other than those two things, cottage was clean, tidy and had plenty of towels. Complementary welcome gifts were a nice touch.
The started off a little rocky, but our host was most helpful. We enjoyed wonderful weather (even thunderstorms in the UP are amazing), saw unmatched natural beauty, and managed to find a few special rocks. We definitely will come back.
My parents and I really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Cottage was clean, quaint and had everything we needed. Aside from exploring everything the neighboring towns had to offer, we really enjoyed our time at the cottage. We had breakfast every morning on the picnic table with a beautiful view of Lake Superior in sight, rock hunted every night, star gazed and enjoyed a fire on the beach. We never had a chance to use the sauna but our wonderful neighbors we had behind us used it and said it was great! We kept the window cracked in the kitchen every night and enjoyed hearing the sounds of the brook that ran alongside the cottage as we ate together and planned our next adventure for the following day. 10/10 recommend! We plan to be back in the Spring. Thank you, Phillip!