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Dragonfly Cottage (Eagle River, MI) :4 bedrooms home blocks away from Lake Superior

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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bathtub, towels

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Dragonfly Cottage (Eagle River, MI) :4 bedrooms home blocks away from Lake Superior

DRAGONFLY COTTAGE
SLEEPS: 7-8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2.5
*3 blocks away you will find the public beach on Lake Superior
*Famous Fitzgerald Steakhouse blocks away

This 1866 farmhouse sits across from the historic county seat buildings of Eagle River, Michigan. You will love this 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home which is only a short walk from the Eagle River Falls, the Lake Superior shoreline, and the very popular Fitzgerald's Smokehouse, Restaurant and Bar.

There are so many fun activities to do in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula such as: hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, exploring area beaches, hunting for agates and yooperlite, exploring old copper mines, or just relaxing on the lovely wrap around porch taking in the view!

If you choose to stay with us during the fall months, feel free to grab a couple apples off the trees to create a delicious crisp or apple pie. So put down your phones, grab your gear, and enjoy this very adventurous area of Michigan that will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.

Keep in mind, there are many stairs in the home-- both going up to the 2nd level and down to the street level. This may not be an ideal home for anyone with mobility concerns. We have 4 other cottages in Eagle Harbor with fewer steps.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: There is no air conditioning, but there are a couple ceiling fans and quite a few oscillating/window fans. A great breeze comes off the lake!

ATV's: We are sorry, there are No ATVs allowed driven on the property.

Animals: Squirrels, raccoons, a variety of birds, eagles, deer, bear, fox, and wolves.

Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1: main floor. Full Bathroom with shower only
Bathroom #2: main floor. Half-bath with washer/dryer inside
Bathroom #3: upstairs. Full Bathroom with tub/shower

Beach/Swimming: The public Eagle River Beach is just 3 blocks down the road (about a 5 minute walk). Parking is pretty casual by the beach. There is a street that goes along the shoreline.

Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom #1: main floor Full
Bedroom #2: upstairs Queen Bed with an old fashioned-silk
divan
Bedroom #3: upstairs Full Bed
Bedroom #4: upstairs 1 Twin Bed

Boats: A marina can be found in Eagle Harbor, approximately 6 miles down the road.

Bugs: Typical UP bugs. Toward the end of May/beginning of June, you will possibly find May flies (pretty light compared to other parts).

Cell phone service: Verizon is good! Up in Copper Harbor you will not get any service. Cell phone service can be frustrating at times.

Distances:
* Pictured Rocks: 5 hours
* Marquette: 2 ½ hours
* Copper Harbor: 25 minutes
* Calumet: 30 minutes
* Michigan Tech: 45 minutes
* Mackinac Bridge: 5 hours

Dock: There is no dock at this property

Drinking Water: There is city water in Eagle River. There is also a faucet that has a filter.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: There is a propane fireplace in the main floor bedroom.

Fire-pit: There is currently no fire pit at this property.

Fishing: Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none provided at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes, one is required to hold a fishing license.

Grill: Propane Grill with propane provided.

Grocery Store: General Phoenix Store is 3 minutes away (milk, eggs, beer, wine, ice). Two blocks from the house is also another small store that serves lunches and ice cream.

Internet: Wi-Fi is available for guests.

Linens: Yes, we provide basic bedding, sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you before your arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let us know, and we'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: There is enough room for 3-4 cars to be parked.

Pets: We are sorry, there are no pets allowed at this property. Enjoy the allergen-free space!

Privacy: There are homes nearby. There is also a historic courthouse and a historic sheriff station nearby.

Snowmobiles: No snowmobiles are allowed on property.

Space: This is a 2 story home.

Stairs: Since it is an older home, the steps may be steeper than some are accustomed. Please use caution. This may not be the ideal place for guests with mobility challenges, although we have 4 cottages in Eagle Harbor that require fewer steps to navigate.

Televisions: There is one smart TV in the living room.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels! It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: There is a washer & dryer located in the half bath & laundry soap is provided.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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DRAGONFLY COTTAGE (Eagle River MI) Memorial Day weekend open!

About the area

Map
Eagle River, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton Township Square Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eagle River Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Jampot - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Eagle Harbor Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mount Bohemia - 22 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitzgerald's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jampot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cliff View Bar & Cabins - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vansville Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly Cottage (Eagle River, MI) :4 bedrooms home blocks away from Lake Superior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly Cottage (Eagle River, MI) :4 bedrooms home blocks away from Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragonfly Cottage (Eagle River, MI) :4 bedrooms home blocks away from Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dragonfly Cottage (Eagle River, MI) :4 bedrooms home blocks away from Lake Superior located?

Situated in Mohawk, this holiday home is steps away from Houghton Township Square Park and Eagle River Museum. Eagle River Park and Eagle River Lighthouse are also within 5 minutes.

Dragonfly Cottage (Eagle River, MI) :4 bedrooms home blocks away from Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Enjoyed our brief time there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near beach
Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucket List
When I retired in April 2024, one of my bucket list items was to see the Northern Lights.. and Dragonfly Cottage delivered with that item and many more delights. We three elderly ladies felt very safe and comfortable and had no trouble finding fun things to do in Eagle River, Eagle Harbor, and Copper Harbor. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill J.

House and location was wonderful, but there were a few things that we were not happy about.
The house was big and had a lot to offer. The first thing we encountered when entering the kitchen was mouse poop all over the counters and in drawers where silverware and dish towels were housed. We understand a house this old usually has mice come in, especially in the fall. The current owners should have reviewed the property before offering it as a rental and sealed up the many visible access points at the top of the basement stairs and probably under the stove and sink. The second thing we noticed upon arrival as there was no hot water. My husband and son did everything the rental management told us to do and eventually we were told there was a re-set switch at the bottom of the water heater. This helped, but we had to re-set it twice a day and wait for the water to heat up in the tank. We had to strategically plan our showers, cooking and dish washing around it if we wanted hot water. This was very annoying. We rented this house because we have numerous food allergies and other special needs that required us to prepare, cook and wash dishes from 3 meals a day! Can you imagine doing this with hit or miss hot water??? Plus, we stacked all our food in packaging or ziplock bags on the nice, large island, so we could have it as an accessible pantry. To our surprise we woke up on our first morning to find holes in the ziplocks where the mice had a midnight snack!!! After that we had to store everything in our big plastic totes and cooler! There is more...........
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to the Keweenaw
It was perfect. The large suite on the main floor was big enough for my daughter, son-in-law and their three young children to sleep. We loved the kitchen too. There was only one negative that we all agreed on. The "sofa" in the front room is very uncomfortable. It was a very happy return to the Keweenaw for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew W., Troy, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Dropped our son off at Michigan Tech and decided to stay here rather than at a hotel for our family of 5. Its a beautiful old building that is very well maintained and very clean. The host was responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pat B., Hanover

Liked: Cleanliness
Refrigerator was out of service
Was a great location and lots of space for spreading out. Beautiful house. Great communication when refrigerator was out... but didn't make for the best stay without.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Pontiac

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding at haven falls
A bit of a challenge for the two year old to “not touch” things, but plenty of books for us to read to him and games for the adults. Lots of places near by. Had a wedding dinner at Fitzgeralds, which was fabulous. Great location. Would recommend to others and probably come back when I visit my daughtet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute older house
Very nice and my grandkids loved it very much. I'm 58 with some stability issues and the steps going upstairs were way to much for me. Overall the place was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating life with family
The Dragonfly Cottage was everything we needed for a great family weekend. The cottage is beautiful! It had all the amenities we needed. It was close to a playground and walking distance to the lake. The sunsets are amazing. The space is large and accommodated us with extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shane t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
The house was very cozy...a little old mixed with some new...was in a perfect location so we could enjoy the upper pin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is so quiet and peaceful. We slept incredibly well. Dragonfly cottage is so cute and tastefully updated. Each room had unique touches. There were plenty of pillows and towels for everyone. The kitchen had all of the necessary cooking implements. We loved being so close to Lake Superior! There were great recommendations for local restaurants that did not disappoint. Our only complaint was the game selection; Clue did not have any of the game sheets. It rained two of the days we were there, so we would have liked more game options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our get away
Had a great time came up for a ride on side bys pretty good trails and weather and property is right by trail
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to Keweenau
Great location and a very cozy historic home. We enjoyed walking to the lakeshore and seeing the historic district.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place to see colors in fall
Nice old house, comfy beds, very decent kitchen (we ate out except breakfast and one lunch, but very adequate) You can walk down to the water and a great restaurant Fitzgeralds, walk up is steep. Great place to come see the colors in the fall!.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

BILL & KAREN A., MUSKEGON,MICHIGAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time had by all
We all had a wonderful time staying at the dragon fly cottage. The cottage is located in the center of everything we wanted to go visit. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone & everyone who is looking for a central place to stay for sightseeing in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family memories in Eagle River, Mi
Loved the house, character, large, 4 BD & 3 BA was perfect, great central location, porch was amazing! Quiet, and very relaxing - I highly recommend! Fitzgerald’s restaurant is close, pricy, but well worth it - the food is dynamite! Only issue - the living room couch is not very comfy for sitting through a movie, but we did not use the living room much because we were exploring. The kitchen is great to hang out in - nice big island! So, stay here ....so much to do and see! YOU WILL LOVE IT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ted d.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023
Great rental, would do again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra Z., STERLING HEIGHTS

Liked: Cleanliness
Keewanaw Getaway
Overall this was a wonderful, large home that accommodated 4 adults and 2 children. Easy access to M26 and lake Superior along with Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor being a short drive up M26. Beautiful area that we hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect location between Calumet and Copper Harbor. House was clean and well-appointed. The playground/park just down the street was a nice surprise as well. Also, enjoyed our short walk down to the water for Fitzgeralds and watching the sunset. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
June18-23,2023
What a beautiful house. We enjoyed a relaxing few days. This is by far the best stocked rentals we have been to during and post COVID. We had no issues during our time. Thank you and we definitely plan on returning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and location
Wonderful porch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Keweenaw getaway
Was looking for a quiet place on the peninsula. We found it. The house was very clean. Was a good place to run up to Copper Harbor or down to Houghton/Hancock. Or anywhere on the peninsula for that matter.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Grateful
Thank you for letting us rent your home. We so much enjoy Eagle River. Many wonderful memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marylou A., Madison WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Gals’ Getaway
The location between Calumet and Copper Harbor was perfect for our to-do list. This house is in top notch order and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022