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Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Chocolay River waterfront retreat, this custom-built house is designed to bring the outdoors in. Enjoy a relaxing private oasis with 100' of river frontage, beautiful views from the spacious backyard and 530 sq ft raised wood deck or unwind in the hot tub. Explore nearby Marquette’s vast snowmobile trails or bike along Heritage bike trail just around the corner.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102796 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

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.

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Map
Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Peninsula Children's Museum - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Marquette Regional History Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Marquette Mountain - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 10 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ore Dock Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stan's Dry Dock - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lake Superior Smokehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Portside Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Located in Harvey, 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).

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Reviews

Beautiful waterfront retreat with kayaks and bikes Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with all the amenities! Thank you for being such a wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Loaded with lots of extra things that you might of forgot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keegan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great house and location!

Second time staying here, one of my favorite spots, great location and house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly o.

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

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

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

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!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

erik b.

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

Great stay

Was an amazing stay. Valerie was very helpful and everything g was super clean and convenient. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

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!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique V.

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

Great Stay

Plenty of room to spread out, great extras provided, bikes, kayaks, beach towels, all things needed for vacation. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James M.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missi M.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie H.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Terrific Propeerty

The family enjoyed the property, especially the hot tub and kayaks. The property was well maintained and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

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

Family vacation

Overall my family had a great stay. We had issues with the washer, but other than that. Great location for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominick P., San Diego

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

NMU Family Weekend was Perfect!

The place was great. The view with the beautiful color trees and river was incredible. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful home with all the extras. Very spacious. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

A. S.

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

Great stay.

This is our 2nd stay here and the addition of the fence in the backyard was great. The house is great for families with something for everyone (playhouse, hot tub, firepit). We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilarie Ginger S.

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great spot for snowmobiling

This was one of the best places I have ever rented. Everything was amazing and more. Location of the house was amazing as well. Will rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024