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Smart TV
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Hancock, MI
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Michigan Technological University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Entire place

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

Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles!

The Miner is beautifully remodeled, and centrally located in historic Hancock MI. The the famed Jack Stevens snowmobile trail #17 is located directly across the street, offering easy access to hundreds of miles of groomed trails taking you across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

We provide easy access to Houghton (1.6 miles), Michigan Tech (2.3 miles), Finlandia University (.3 miles), and historic Calumet is only 13.8 miles away.

Please note that we are located along Lincoln St (US41) and the snowmobile trail. I would hate to lose your business because of it, but I would rather make sure you are happy with your stay. If you are a very light sleeper, other accommodations might be better suited for your needs. If want to be in the middle of everything, I have no doubt that you will love it!

A portion of all bookings goes to support local youth ice hockey programs.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Finlandia University. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by car from Michigan Technological University and 12 minutes from Lake Superior
Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Frederick Jaehnig

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $250 extra cleaning fee for smoking on property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 2 Dogs under 25lbs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Toddler safety equipment and crib not available.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

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Gateway to Outdoor Adventure in the Keweenaw! - Dog Friendly & MTU 2.3 miles! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Gregory N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Tech visit
Cute little house close to Tech Campus. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile trip March 2025
Great property, close to food and drinks. Cozy and clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for snowmobiling
The place was clean and well equipped.The owner was great in our communication.Would definitely stay here every time I am in Houghton.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
MTU visit
Stayed here for our recent MTU visit. Super clean and warm for our January trip. Onsite parking is easy. Great location, nice restaurant across the street and close to downtown Hancock. The Miner’s decor was super cool with the local copper mining history. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect from start to finish!!!
We enjoyed our stay 10!!! If you’re visiting and don’t have a car the location is perfect, everything is walking distance and the places that aren’t deliver.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st time Vrbo stay.
Very clean, comfortable and convenient to the area. Responsive Host. Would definitely recommend .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
College tour visit
3 of us stayed for a college visit at Michigan Tech. The house was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location.
It's your home away from home every thing you need they have for you. i will definitely be coming back and definitely recommend it had an excellent time
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena G., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Trip
Great little place to stay that comes with everything you could imagine. The accommodation was super clean and cozy. Superb location in Hancock and not too far from MTU. Theres a great restaurant across the street and you get a great view of the snowmobile trails!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Stay
We stayed with our family, including a baby over Christmas. The place was just as expected. It was clean, had a nice pack and play and was spacious. We really enjoyed our stay and the home had everything we needed and expected. It was an easy and comfortable stay:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic in town landing pad for attending weekend events at MTU
Wonderful property that is well stocked with many amenities. Check in was a breeze. The place was immaculately clean! Great open living and kitchen area. Would be great for couples or a family. No problems at all during the stay. Host was just a phone call away to help with anything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting our daughter, who is in her first year at Michigan Tech
Property is close to everything and was convenient If I had one recommendation, it would be to include additional seating for a lounging.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location and pet friendly
Clean unit that is nicely equipped and centrally located. As mentioned in listing the front bedroom is very noisy from traffic. Ear plug’s recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gear Location
Great location and clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Josh C.

The Miner
Great spot, centrally located to access fun spots all over the UP. Cold AC and comfy beds! Only downside was road noise as it’s right on the main drag in Hancock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!
We didn’t spend much time at the cabin but had everything we needed and more. The beds were comfy and all the decor is so cute. We loved it and would rent again. The road is a little noise starting at and 5:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!
Great spot to stay. Restaurant right across the road. As they say in the listing it can be a little noisy but usually pretty quiet after 10/11pm…. Blackout shades would be nice, especially in the front bedroom, but overall great place to stay and we will stay again next time we are in the area. We have stayed all over the UP, this place is in the top 5 for sure, nicely decorated, good amenities, good proximity for the town, comfortable beds, overall great place for the price range!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Third Time at The Miner
Cozy, clean, convenient to the University and the Copper Country. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect!
We loved staying at The Miner! Everything was just perfect Well stocked kitchen, extremely clean and great decor. Very easy walk to restaurants and bars in Hancock. Would highly recommend to try it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

jeff s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Miner in Hancock
Very clean and comfortable! Loved the mining pictures and decor. Plenty of towels and cookware. Close to the trail. Owner was very accommodating when we needed extra parking for snowmobile trailer
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G., Dubuque, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
A couple of us stay here when we are sledding in the UP and it's a great place to stay for the weekend! From a location standpoint, it is right on the snowmobile trail in Hancock, so it doesn't get any better than that. Fred is great to work with and 'The Miner' is clean, comfortable, and fully stocked if you wanted to cook. We opted to walk across the street to Gino's both nights and grab some great food after a long day of riding. Will definitely be staying here again and I can't say enough about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Stayed here as our home base for a UP snowboarding trip. Loved all the miner and up north decor. Super clean. Everything was new and beautiful. Could not have asked for a better location. Amazing stay. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to snowmobile
Trail runs right across the street. There’s also a pretty decent Italian restaurant across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Came up for the weekend to snowmobile. Property is literally across the street from the trail system. House is super clean. Has everything you need. Very well renovated! I pulled my snowmobile trailer and a friend brought up her vehicle. I can’t say what it would be like with more snow since the snow was lacking up there to start off sled season but we had no problems with parking for my SUV, 14ft trailer and her Jeep. Overall I would absolutely stay again! This is a gem inside and the outside is within walking distance to a couple of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Tarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped stay, great property
We had a great trip to Hancock and look forward to visiting the area again. The Miner is a great property, best equipped VRBO or AirBB I’ve stayed at ! The only thing that didn’t work well for us was the noise. We are early to bed and early to rise. The property is on a very busy street and the trail was more active with snowmobiles than we expected. The property is awesome but if you’re looking for a quiet spot this isn’t for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022