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Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ishpeming, MI
  • National Ski Hall of Fame
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Al Quaal Recreation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ishpeming

In Ishpeming .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of National Ski Hall of Fame with a stay here. Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum and Al Quaal Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Ski Hall of Fame - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Da Yoopers Tourist Trap and Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Al Quaal Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Northern Michigan University - 24 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Velodrome Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Congress Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rare Earth Goods - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Upper Peninsula Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft

Our 1800s treasure was just completely renovated. This cozy home is situated at the base of Pilot's Knob and overlooks Lake Bancroft. It is in a quiet residential neighborhood and within walking distance to hiking, biking, The Cliffs Shaft Museum, Bancroft Park, and the downtown area.Located near the RAMBA trails for your mountain biking adventures and blocks away from Trail #8 for a classic UP snowmobile experience
It has an open concept main level and the two bedrooms and bath are located on the second floor along with the washer/dryer. There is parking for two cars extra across the street for winter snowmobile trailers.

Property manager

Heather A Swanson

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft Ishpeming

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.7 mi (25-min drive) from Dead River Beach and 16.8 mi (24-min drive) from McCarty Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft to downtown Ishpeming?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Ishpeming.

Charming Bluff home with view of Lake Bancroft Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quaint stay

This house was the perfect getaway for our home away from home during the holidays. The host was so gracious to leave our kids a decorated Christmas tree to pull up to. Cleanliness, kitchen stocked with everything one may need and comfortable beds to sleep in when night fell upon us. The hosts were easy to get a hold of with any questions that came up, with prompt responses. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to call home while on vacation. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elise P., Farmington Hills, MI (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

This really was a great home in a great location! When we arrived we were surprised to really see the home sitting on the side of a bluff (just as described) - it was such a beautiful setting! The home was clean and had all you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L., San Luis Obispo, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Thoughtfully improved, comfortable and quiet

Located in a nice neighborhood on Lake Bancroft, this cozy retreat met and exceeded our expectations. It's an old house with creaky floors (sometimes) and an old steep staircase, but the hosts have thoughtfully and imaginatively upgraded the kitchen and bathroom, making it easy and enjoyable to use. While our main destination was marquette, we liked what we found in ishpeming. We recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great location to Marquette and hiking trails. Pretty view and very accommodating host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic home with modern touches

The Bluff was a great place to stay to check out the area on our college tour of NMU. Heather’s detail to decor made for a comfortable stay too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time in the UP

Our family loved our stay, had everything we needed for the family after a long day out touring the town. Enjoyed being in a quiet neighborhood and the privacy of the area. Heather was very responsive when needing question answered. Would highly recommend people to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice neighborhood!

Property was as described. Located close to Marquette & Munising. Host responded quickly. Comfortable seating & beds. Property nicely restored.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Stay Close to Trails

Heather is a fabulous, responsive host and the location could not have been better for our stay during the Marji Gesick. The house is cozy, clean, and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood and within walking distance to a cute lakefront park. While the listing states there are 2 bedrooms, access to the second bedroom and the bathroom requires passing through the first bedroom, so it is not a truly private space, which is something to consider depending on who you are travelling with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

It was a well kept clean and fully stocked kitchen with appliances and cookware. The crock pot was especially a good idea as we could have warm good meals at the end of a long day. It's centrally located for easy access for things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M B.

Liked: Cleanliness

In town for Marquette Marathon

Nice place on a quiet dead end street offered great privacy. Convenient location to the trails. Easy drive into Marquette.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family summer trip

Great host, just as advertised. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope H.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice dog friendly get away

really nice stay- everything went smoothly and we would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

My sister and I stayed for a short trip to explore the UP. The house was very clean, had everything we needed, and was in a great location. We would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay and great area!

The house was super cute and very clean. We felt very comfortable during our stay. It was great to have the streaming services, too! The kids loved watching a little TV while we got ready in the morning and at night. There was a lot to do in the area. The neighborhood was quiet. We will definitely book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

MSU class of 1987 friend get together in Marquette.

Thank you Heather, your place is awesome. Everything was great and the accommodations were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

vicki r., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness

we loved this place

we were in the UP for NMU orientation as well as a bit of a family vacation. We decided to stay outside of marquette so we could explore the area a bit more. This place is close enough to marquette that you can easily get there, but also far enough away that you can see other things. It is centrally located and close to grocery stores and restaurants. The hosts were excellent and provided us with everything we needed included recommendations for dinner, etc...Being able to bring our dogs was an essential for us and not only were they welcome but there were dog treats, dog bowls, and a tie out for them. Inside the house is nicely remodeled and the beds were super comfy. We also loved the couch and chairs in the living room. This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Macomb, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxing

The property had all the amenities we needed plus extras we didn't. The host was so kind as to supply a slow cooker for us. One less thing to pack. PERFECT location to hiking and biking trails. We definitely are planning a return visit. Having air condition was a huge benefit because the weather was extra warm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

The Bluff is a wonderful house with a great view and wonderful host! The house was perfect for our family of 5 + dog. Wonderfully decorated, cozy and had everything we needed! Location was perfect for all of our upper peninsula activities. Two things to note - the bathroom is upstairs (worked fine for us, but good to note depending on guests mobility) and the parking/drive is on a steep hill (again, fine for us but in the winter you may have trouble without an SUV). We had a great stay, would highly recommend the Bluff and will stay again if we visit the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin R.

The Bluff

Overall it was a cozy option rather than a hotel. Great communication with owners and very quaint house. Loved the gas fireplace. Note the beds are full not queen, not sure if I missed that. Kitchen could have been equipped with more items (measuring cups, larger pots and pans, and no dishwasher.) Loved that it was pet friendly and they had bowls, treats and a chain for a dog. Wished there was more grass area for pets. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baby shower weekend

Nice place close to everything. Very clean! Thank you for letting us stay! The Kaisers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

JAYNE H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Nice and comfortable and clean. Close to town. Stairs are a bit challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Efficient!

Had a nice long weekend at The Bluff. Property is very efficient and clean. Nice, comfortable beds and bedding (yes, I am one of those snobs, so I was thrilled to stay here!). Great location for day trips to beach, hiking and all things Marquette area has to offer! Thanks, Heather for the attention to details!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Vacation Home

This house had everything we needed and was spotless. The communication with the host was top notch. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this house to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022