Lodging on Lake Superior at A Cottage UP North Vacation Home, less than 1 mile east of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Enjoy your vacation in this three-bedroom cottage on the shores of Lake Superior 14 miles west of Ontonagon, MI. Nestled among old cedar trees on 5 acres of land, A Cottage UP North will comfortably sleep up to 10 guests, has 2,900 square feet of living area, and has 330' of frontage on Lake Superior offering a spectacular view of the lake, the Porcupine Mountains, and outstanding sunsets.

The Cottage Up North has 3 levels built into a hillside and overlooking Lake Superior. The main level contains a large bedroom with a wood burning fieldstone fireplace amd a full bathroom. The large living room has satellite TV and a wood burning stove. There is a phone for local calls and you can use your calling card for long distance. Air conditioning unit to keep you comfortable on those warm days.

	Bedroom with wood-burning fireplace.

The dining and kitchen area are combined and contain a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, dishes, and cooking utensils. Enjoy your meals on the deck facing the lake, read a favorite book, and enjoy the beauty of the woods and water.

Up the stairs is another large bedroom with a king and a full size bed, and access to a deck or balcony. There is also a small room or den on this level with a full-sized bed and skylight for checking out the night sky.

A spiral staircase leads from the living room into the lower level, where there is a family room that opens onto a patio under the deck. The family room has a pull out couch and there is another bedroom with a queen size bed, and a bathroom with a shower. This is ideal for two couples vacationing together as the cottage offers space and privacy.

Stroll down to Lake Superior where you can relax and watch the water lap up on the shoreline, enjoy the outstanding view of the Porcupine Mountains, and the breathtaking sunsets. The rocky shoreline is a wonderful place to look for agates and unusual pebbles.

View the night sky filled with stars as the nights are very dark and you just might be lucky enough to see a spectacular show of northern lights over the water.

A Cottage UP North is located less than 1 mile from the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park where you will find trails for long or short hikes and scenic overlooks. The new pathway to Lake of the Clouds is easier to climb for viewing this lake nestled in the old growth forest and surrounded by wilderness. The Visitor Center offers interesting exhibits and there are special programs and guided hikes offered by the Rangers.

Visit Greenwood Falls just a mile from the cottage, some of the other area waterfalls, or tour the Old Adventure Copper Mine in Greenland, just 12 miles south of Ontonagon. Stop at the Ontonagon Historical Museum for a taste of the history of this copper mining and logging area and take a tour of the Ontonagon Lighthouse. Fall color is spectacular in the Porkies. Don't forget your camera as this area offers wonderful photographic opportunities in all seasons.

Winter brings lots of snow and the Cottage UP North is right on the snowmobile trail so you can ride from the door. Interconnecting trails lead down towards Bergland and the Lake Gogebic area or you can go east and pick up the Bill Nichols Trail for a ride towards Houghton or even up to Copper Harbor if you wish.

The downhill ski hill in the Porkies offers 15 runs, 4 lifts, a Chalet with a rental shop, and an outstanding view of Lake Superior as you ski down the slopes. Cross-country skiers will enjoy the 23 miles of groomed trails in the Park and skiers can ride the chair lift up to the top and then head out into the back-country on the well marked trails.

Daily Rates *:
3 Day Minimum Stay
All rates are based on double occupancy, every additional occupant over the first 2 is an additional $15.00 per person, per day.
March 16th to June 15th: $195.00 per night
June 16th to October 15th: $225.00 per night
October 16th to December 15th: $195.00 per night
December 16th to January 5th (Winter Holiday): $265.00 per night
January 6th to March 15th: $225.00 per night

* Rates are subject to change without notice.

Pets welcome with prior approval

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