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The Hill House offers a great view, plus it's close to town and dog friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum
    7 min walk
  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum
    11 min walk
  • Sportsman's Main Stop
    7 min walk
  • Grand Marais Tavern
    8 min walk

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Perfect location in Grand Marais

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (103)
The price is €465
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Perfect location in Grand Marais

About this property

Entire place

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

The Hill House offers a great view, plus it's close to town and dog friendly!

The Olli family is proud to announce the opening of The Hill House, their newest vacation rental in Grand Marais, Michigan. Be one of the first to enjoy this gem of a property situated on a large lot high on Ridge Road with incredible panoramic views of the harbor and Lake Superior.

Although the property has been in the family for over 50 years, extensive renovations and a top to bottom overhaul, including new plumbing, wiring, insulation and a master bedroom addition are complete and ready to be enjoyed.

The Hill House features three bedrooms and sleeps a maximum of six people. It’s a ranch style home with 1.5 bathrooms. There is a queen master bedroom with a TV & a full bath, a second bedroom with a full size bed and and a third bedroom with two twin beds. This property is a 5-minute walk from town with ample trailer parking and plenty of privacy. The home features Wi-fi, a 50-inch smart TV and a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher. A washer and dryer and large elevated deck on the lakeside round out everything you’ll need for your stay.

Easy access to snowmobile trails. No need to use a trailer for transport.

Like the Ollis’ other sought after Grand Marais rental (VRBO 1461916, The Big House), this home is family owned and managed by a partner residing in town year-round who will quickly respond to any issues or concerns.

Fire pit to be installed Spring 2024.

Please note that from Mid June through Labor Day, there is a week long minimum stay with check in on Sunday only @ 3pm and checking out the following Sunday by 10am.

Supplies included with your rental:
• 6 pack of toilet tissue
• 2 rolls of paper towels
• Dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher detergent
• Drip coffee machine with filters plus a Kuerig
• Trash bags

Fun things to do in the area:
• Cross-country skiing, kayaking, snowshoeing and hiking
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• The Log Slide Overlook and Grand Sable Dunes
• Sable Lake and Sable Falls
• Au Sable Light house
• North Country Trail and many other local trails
• Tahquamenon Falls
• Oswald’s Bear Ranch
• Fayette Historical Townsite
• Kitch-iti-kipi , Michigan's largest incredible natural freshwater spring
• Lakes and rivers galore to fish and boat
• Miles of sandy and rocky beaches to explore
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Pickle Barrel House Museum. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Pickle Barrel House Museum and Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum
The Hill House offers a great view, plus it's close to town and dog friendly! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Dan Olli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $25 per day fee for a dog

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Hill House offers a great view, plus it's close to town and dog friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Very nice surroundings the beds were very comfortable and it was very homey
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Marasis
the cabin was nice and clear the view was amazing. Dan was very helpful . Also we found a lot of agates. The weather was great Will definitely will be staying their again Thank you again Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t Wait to Return
We’ve stayed at The Big House and were so excited to stay at this property this year. And our expectations were, unexpectedly, far surpassed! The home was wonderful, check in was easy, the location was perfect, we loved it so much. And we can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gina S., Flat Rock, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Loved the location. Grand Marais is an awesome little haven with a very unique vibe. It’s really special. This house is super close to the main stretch, where you’ll find a handful of bar/restaurants and gas. Good gift shop too. We were able to see the northern lights at Agate Beach—a first for us. The house is super clean, set in a wooded area overlooking Lake Superior. The only downside is the lack of water pressure in the kitchen and shower. Bed and pillows were not very comfortable. I guess we need to start bringing our own pillows. Overall, you’ll like the place. Perfect spot. Check out Agate Beach for northern lights. Ice cream shop in town is really good. Best ice cream I’ve had. We liked Grand Marais Tavern for dinner, but beware—Thursdays are super crowded because it’s “Thirsty Thursdays”.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lavina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hil house in grand marais
Perfect in every way. Hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wally S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Grand Marais even more than the Last 5 or 6 Trips
Enjoyed the accomodations! Even the Washer & Dryer were a Hit. Went on side by sides for a Run on Saturday and saw how crazy our Boyz were on Hill climbing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located to waterfalls with a Superior view!
Stayed with 5 adults, perfect fit. Located just right to visit all the waterfalls on our itinerary. Dan checked on us during our stay, was very nice to chat with. Sherpa Shack downtown has the best ice cream!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Superior
Beautiful views lovely space
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Marais
Just visiting friends
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Marais trip
Beautiful town, loved the beach, the rocks, hiking, very clean and nice place to stay! Thank you Dan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hill House
We had a great stay at the Hill House in Grand Marais! We spent most of our time outdoors exploring, but the house fit our needs perfectly when we were done for the day. The deck with the lake view was great for coffee in the morning or relaxing at night. The yard was also very large, which was nice for playing bean bags or fetch with the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
Stunning view of the lake, and close enough for visits to nearby attractions. Just stay off of Adams trail 😦
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and beautiful home.
We had an amazing time at the Hill House. The location is secluded and private. The house comes with all the amenities and felt like home. We truly wish we could’ve stayed longer. Can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H., Austin, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
Great place for the price. Plenty of space, great property manager that checked on us shortly after we arrived and gave us some helpful local advice. Great view and a big outdoor space for our dogs to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Newton Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
Wonderful home and property with a gorgeous view of the Bay and Lake Superior. Well maintained, clean and well stocked. Nice open kitchen/livingroom. Loved the deck for morning coffe and evening rest. Very close to all amenities and attractions. Quiet neighborhood on a hill. We were a party of 4 friends and this home was just the right size. Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome!
Great little rental! It was close enough to town to experience Grand Marais but also far enough away for peace and quiet. Property Manager was quick to reply when needed and super friendly. Newly decorated and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome and a great location
Perfect, clean, updated andvfun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place. Very clean.
We loved the stay at the cabin. It was in a perfect location. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Property manager was there when we got there and was very welcoming and helpful. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
Very nice home, kitchen had everything needed to cook meals. Which is great because the week we went, every single restaurant closed for that week. Wish this would have been communicated to us. Other than that it was a great get away and this property won't disappoint. They are installing a fire pit this spring, that will be a great addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock Hunting
Had a great stay and fun time rock hunting. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay!
The house exceeded our expectations and provided a great location for day trips to the waterfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Snowmobile Trip
We booked a stay at the Hill House for our annual snowmobile trip in mid Feb. Unfortunately, due to the strange weather this winter, there was no snow to be found but we didn't believe it so we had to see for ourselves. Instead we did some hiking at the local Bond Falls, we drove to other nearby sights to see. We also walked from the Hill House into town a couple times for dinner. Lake Superior Brewing Co. has great food and atmosphere. We stopped at Grand Marais Tavern and had a cocktail. And had a delicious breakfast with a view at The Breakwall Lodge. Superior Shores Market or Bayshore Market have everything you'd need! Plus, the picture perfect shoreline, visible from most of town will make you fall in love with this little dot on the map! We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible place, beautiful view
Dan is the greatest guy to work with. I’ve stayed at 2 of his properties in the area and he always accommodates so well. I’ll continue to stay at both of his places.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Marais getaway
Cute dog friendy cabin with great view of Lake Superior. Easy walking distance to downtown area. The UP 200 was scheduled to end in Grand Marais but was canceled due to lack if snow this year. They still had activities planned downtown which were fun to check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024