GREENLEAF:
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2
*Open year-round

Welcome to your Upper Peninsula escape! This inviting home offers plenty of space to relax, unwind, and enjoy everything Hancock and Houghton have to offer.
Step inside to a bright, welcoming interior with comfortable furnishings and cozy gathering spaces. The main living area features peek-a-boo views of the canal from both porches — a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening sunsets as the Houghton skyline glows across the water.
Located just one minute from Mont Ripley Ski Hill and less than ten minutes to Michigan Tech, downtown Houghton, and countless hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails, this home is perfectly situated for every season. Whether you're here for adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, this getaway offers the ideal home base for your U.P. stay.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: There are AC units in all three bedrooms.

ATV's: Not allowed.

Bathrooms: Main floor: shower, toilet, sink
Upstairs: shower, toilet, tub, sink

Beach: Nearest beach is 2 miles away: Hancock Beach Park on Portage Lake

Bedroom Configurations:
Primary bedroom: Queen
Second bedroom: Queen
Third bedroom: Queen

Boats: We do not provide any types of boats.

Cable: No traditional cable.

Cell Phone Service: Cell service can be spotty in the area. We recommend using WIFI calling if necessary.

Coffee Maker: Drip coffee maker

Colleges & Universities nearby:
Finlandia University – Less than 1 mile (3 minutes) Located right in Hancock,
Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) – 2 miles (5 minutes)

Distances: Cities/Attractions:
Houghton – 3 miles (5 minutes)
Calumet – 12 miles (20 minutes)
Copper Harbor – 46 miles (1 hour 10 minutes)
Marquette – 100 miles (2 hours)
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – 150 miles (3 hours)
Green Bay, Wisconsin – 230 miles (4.5 hours)
Tahquamenon Falls State Park – 245 miles (4.5–6 hours)
Mackinac Bridge – 290 miles (5.5 hours)
Duluth, Minnesota – 260 miles (5 hours)
Minneapolis, Minnesota – 370 miles (6.5 hours)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 350 miles (6 hours)
Chicago, Illinois – 450 miles (7.5 hours)

Drinking Water: City water

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: No

Fire-pit: There is a propane fire table only. There is not a wood fire pit.

Garage: Available to use during spring through fall. 2 cars can park in there. The garage area generally gets plowed in during Winter season by City trucks making it unusable.

Golf: Nearest golf course is 3-4 miles away: Portage Lake Golf Course

Grill: Propane grill

Grocery Store:
2.2 miles away: Keweenaw Co-op Market & Deli
9 miles away: Walmart Supercenter in Houghton

Heat: Forced air furnace

Hunting: No hunting on property. We are located in a neighborhood.

Internet/WIFI: Yes

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Local Attractions:
Hancock Beach Park – 2 miles (5 minutes)
Downtown Hancock Restaurants & Shops – 2 miles (5 minutes)
Keweenaw Co-op Grocery Market – 2.2 miles (5 minutes)
Quincy Mine Historic Site – 6 miles (10 minutes)
Portage Lake Golf Course – 4 miles (10 minutes)
McLain State Park (Lake Superior beach & trails) – 10 miles (15 minutes)

Parking: 2 in garage. Memorial thru Labor Day. Street parking is also available for 2 cars except during Winter months(overnight is not permitted as well as times of snow emergency).

Pets: Not allowed

Privacy: We are located in a neighborhood. There are neighbors next to us.

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: Multi-level home

Televisions: 50" TV in living room. Streaming only. No cable.

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes

Wood: Not provided.