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Historic Coast Guard station on Keweenaw Bay, walking distance to beach!

Historic Coast Guard station on Keweenaw Bay, walking distance to beach!

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The Powerhouse
View from the North side of the property
Exterior
Boat view of property
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Overview of Historic Coast Guard station on Keweenaw Bay, walking distance to beach!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Lake Linden, MI
  • AirportHancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)49 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoughton–Hancock Bridge50 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsle Royale Houghton Visitor Center51 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan Technological University60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Coast Guard station on Keweenaw Bay, walking distance to beach!

Come stay at the "Powerhouse" (the 1 story house in the middle of the 3 houses) in historic White City, built in the 1930’s to supply electricity for the lighthouse that’s a short walk down the breakwater. The Powerhouse was converted into a residence and sits on a secluded 16 acre property with 2 other houses; The Captain's house and The Duplex, which used to house the lightkeepers.

You’ll find beautiful White City Beach and a free public boat launch both only a 5 minute walk from the house. One main attraction that’s in view from the house is the Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entry Lighthouse. White City is definition of a relaxing environment with tons of activities to keep everyone occupied. Pull up a chair on the breakwater and take in the views of Keweenaw Bay (Lake Superior) or grab a fishing pole. Drop in your kayak or one of our canoes at the house and take a paddle in the miles of backwaters north of the house.

You can also jump in the car for an hour ride to Copper Harbor where you’ll find beautiful views and small shops to satisfy your touristy needs. Copper Harbor is known around the Midwest for its mountain biking with rental bikes available. If you're looking to relax, have fun and see everything that the UP of Michigan has to offer please come stay in our one of a kind property.

Just a few notes: there is NO Wi-fi or Cable TV, we prefer it this way since our house is used to disconnect from the world and relax without any interruption. Also, we are quite far from the nearest supermarket (30 min.) please make sure you pack everything you need to eat/drink unless you have time to run to the store.

If you have questions or need details please don't hesitate to message me!

Property manager

Kristin Cummings
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Outdoor activities paradise, all seasons. True peace in the Upper Peninsula.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.8 out of 10, (79 reviews)
Outdoor activities paradise, all seasons. True peace in the Upper Peninsula.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
ONLY DOGS, please clean up after your dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Lake Linden

Located in Lake Linden, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Keweenaw Bay, while Houghton County Historical Museum and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Prospector's Paradise and Mine Shaft are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Linden, MI

What's nearby

  • Keweenaw Bay - 6 min walk
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 50 min drive
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 51 min drive
  • Michigan Technological University - 60 min drive
  • Ojibwa Casino Baraga - 84 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Iron Horse Restaurant & Bar - 66 min drive
  • Keweenaw Berry Farm Restaurant - 66 min drive
  • Treats - 61 min drive
  • Lacey's Curbside Bistro - 61 min drive
  • Greenlight Restaurant Lounge - 62 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise.
My second time staying at the former Coast Guard Station. My first time was totally wonderful. It was everything I'd hoped for. The location could not be improved in any way and all the parts of the stay made it a success. My second time there was like coming home. The view, the water, the sky, the wildlife all brought smiles to my face each day I opened the door to look at the view. I just cannot explain to anyone considering a stay there how special the house is. In a nutshell - I wish it were mine so I could be there forever.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Y., -

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very great place to stay
This is such an interesting place. Easy walking to great beach, lighthouse and surrounded by lovely north woods. The home is well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and beautiful
Very cute house with water access for canoes or kayaks into a channel that quickly leads to Lake Superior. Well stocked with kitchen needs (cleaning supplies, pots/pans, plastic bags and foil). Short walk down the road or along the breaker wall to a sandy beach of Lake Superior. Everyone enjoyed the stay and wish we could have stayed longer. 20 - 30 minute drive away from nearest town but worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place to stay
My family (including our dogs) had a lovely time staying here. Although I only got a single bite all week, it was very peaceful and the beach was a short walk away. The house was clean and had everything we could want for amenities. Overall it was an excellent experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
A fun property that offers a lot of quiet solitude. Easy walk to the beach. Have next years vacation already booked!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Cummings

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Why they chose this property

My grandma grew up in Houghton and her father originally owned the property in the late 1800's but then it was sold in the 1930's to build housing for the coast guards, hence the 3 houses on the property. In the late 70's all coast guard housing was sold off, and my grandparents re-purchased the property and flipped the powerhouse that originally supplied electricity to the lighthouse into a house. The property just holds a lot of family history to us as well as sentimental value.

What makes this property unique

Constant eagle viewing, hence why we keep the dead tree in the front because the eagles like to land there and enjoy their morning breakfast. The houses are set right on the break water for fantastic views of the sunrise, sunset and sometimes the Northern Lights. The beach and boat launch are within walking distance to our house, and our beach is the only one in the area that is very shallow which makes it nice to stand in the cold Superior waters on a hot day (or dive in, if you're brave).

Languages:

English

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