NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Q: Where is NORTHERN LIGHTS! Historic Storybook Beach Cottage at Tamarack Waterworks located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Calumet is 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).

About the area

Located in Calumet, this cottage is in a rural area. Calumet Theatre and Italian Hall Historical Marker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Black Creek Nature Sanctuary. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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10/10 Excellent

rachel H.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Great lake view, very clean and comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

28 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property on Lake Superior

The property is absolutely perfect. The location on Lake Superior could not get any better. We enjoyed the wildlife, sunsets, and cozy cabin. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold F.

31 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Gods country

Cabin was wonderful. Location great. Snow was fantastic. Xc sking. Snow shoeing. Local culture the best. Friendly folks everywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing getaway

Beautifully quiet and peaceful spot on mother Superior. I will definitely come back to this wonderful cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Perfect for a weekend getaway. This is a return visit for us. Love this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

12 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tamarack Water works

A nice clean cute place with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Town is close for your needs and Lake Superior is awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid F.

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Escape

In one beautiful fall October weekend, we saw incredible sunsets over Lake Superior, a double rainbow, and the Northern Lights. The home was so comfortable and the check in and check out processes were well communicated. We made some amazing family memories. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

5 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My First Stay at Storybook Cottage

I have been looking at Storybook Cottage for years and finally found a time we could go. It was everything I had hoped for. The cottage was quaint and perfect for our style of living. And being so close to the Big Lake was a bonus. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Teresa L.

24 Oct 2016

The cottage was clean, well-furnished and charming.

We enjoyed our stay at the Beach Cottage. While I had believed we were right on the water, we were just a short walk away. The cottage was clean, well-furnished and had everything we needed. The owner was nearby and responded to a question immediately. I'd definitely go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

corianne h.

14 Sept 2018

Felt like we were on our own little corner of heaven!

If you are looking to get away from it all, somewhere beautiful on Lake Superior, one of these quaint cottages will do more than the trick;) Philip was there to check in and make sure we had everything we needed, but we otherwise felt like we had a big beach to ourselves. We enjoyed looking for rocks and took a day trip to beautiful Copper Harbor. We are wishing we could get right back out there because the leaves were starting to change, but the entire area will soon be on fire with fall color! We were more than comfortable here, and hope to return and check out a different cottage in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Lois M N.

2 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication, location

Needs some TLC

We still hadn’t received check-in instructions by check-in time, and had to contact VRBO. It was easy to get in once we knew how. The house needs some serious TLC. For example, the bathroom door does not close. It was clean though. The listing led me to believe the cabin was right on the water - it is not. You have to walk down the block. The area is quiet and seemed safe. However, the rest of Calumet is run down and dumpy. We will never go back. Overall, the cabin is overpriced for what it is. Also, I’ve never ever seen check-out instructions request that you sweep the floors before leaving ~ that was absurd.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA M.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Enjoyable!

Our family had a hockey tournament in the area, and we had a great time at the property. We loved the location and feel of the property. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

10 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Winter Getaway

Great cottage; excellent owner communication

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sue K.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sinsets!

My husband and I spent 3 nights at the cottage and had a great time. Good location for exploring the keewenaw peninsula. Nice fire pit by the cottage and the sunsets on the beach were fabulous. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

This property was better than we could imagine. It is an older home that has been well maintained with tons of charm! Super close to Lake Superior with gorgeous sunsets. We used this home as a base to explore the Keweenaw Peninsula. Great strategic location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot!

The cottage was comfy and cozy, located steps from Lake Superior. The host was friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kris H., Grand Haven, Mi.

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This cottage was located in a perfect spot for our needs. The beach was lovely and easily accessible. The cottage was quite comfortable but is old and lacking in some areas that newer places would provide. That was ok by us, because we enjoy the history of the cottage and the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Area

Property was as described. We loved our stay and had the best vacation. The beach was wonderful, we were all able to swim in Lake Superior and we were able to see the northern lights. The property owner and manager were great to work with. Would definitely like to stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

I can't wait to go back. Already planning a winter trip.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R., Menasha, Wisconsin

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay in Calumet

The cottage seems to be the oldest of the properties at this location and has its charm. It was just enough space for my family of four. The location is excellent. It’s close to Copper Harbor and Houghton, so ideal if you want to explore surrounding areas. The beach was great for rock hunting. Phillip even provided blue lights to hunt for sodalites at night and my daughter did find one! There was a very nice nature reserve close by that we stumbled upon. A very nice trail with lots of variation and wildlife. We saw a coyote which was cool. Phillip was quick to respond to messages, which I greatly appreciated. A great spot for a low key family vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, cozy and relaxing.

We loved being so close to the beach. Can’t wait to be back again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

4 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superior location

Just a delightful location on the lake. Cottage is as-advertised and a wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hariom K.

20 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway from hustle and bustle of town

Nice property located close to beach. The property was well maintained, with an antique touch. We had a comfortable stay grilling and having a fire. View of the lake was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly J., Taylor USA

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This home is a nice get away, so close to the water. It’s our second time staying we liked it so much. I would love to return again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

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