Absolutely LOVED this place. The whole house is AMAZING! The views are wonderful and pretty much…read morehave a whole private beach. Nancy and her husband were wonderful hosts and turning into a complete one stop shop place to stay. I can't wait to go again!

From the owner: A Romantic Lakeside Escape Awaits…read more Discover timeless elegance at our beachfront "Castle" on the majestic shores of Lake Superior — a luxurious, owner-occupied retreat designed for those who crave beauty, serenity, and connection. Crowned with a charming rounded turret, our home offers just four exquisite suites, each thoughtfully designed to provide intimacy, comfort, and tranquility. With limited occupancy, you’ll enjoy a peaceful ambiance that feels both exclusive and deeply personal. All guests share access to the stunning Lake Level of the home — a refined common space filled with curated amenities to elevate your experience. From breathtaking sunsets on the beach to quiet mornings wrapped in luxury, every moment is crafted to be unforgettable.

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the Laurium Manor Inn in Laurium, Michigan. The history of…read morethis beautiful B&B is just incredible. a beautiful 45 room mansion located in Michigans Keweena Peninsula. Kevin, the innkeeper, has excellent customer service skills along with a wealth of knowledge of the property and the surrounding area. Everything was wonderful, including the fresh homemade breakfast. We are already excited to go back and show some family and friends this place!

Julie and Dave are amazing and are extremely committed to this historical hotel and their…read morecustomers! Feel like you stepped back in time in a very clean, quaint hotel. Breakfast is amazing as they make everything from scratch! If you are looking for a quiet getaway in a historical setting, this place is for you!!!

The Fitzgerald is a fabulous restaurant. The atmosphere is spectacular with view of Lake Superior…read more The inside is small, quaint and nicely arranged. The chopped ice in the water glass is definitely appreciated. The food is wonderful with interesting dishes. The plate presentation shows their culinary expertise. There is wide range of cocktails and beer choices. Overall, a very nice place to enjoy a great meal and drinks. We look forward to eating there soon.

Several years ago we had a bad experience at the Fritz. I finally got the husband to give them a…read moretry again and it was an amazing experience. From being greeted by friendly staff, having mixologist make our drinks which were over the top good, to literally the best smoked prime rib we have ever had. My husband's comment was "the Fritz is backed on the list! Thank to all the staff and owners for a great dining experience. We will be back next year. Thank you Judy Robinson

Our day was fantastic. Let's start with the room. The room was typical for a motel. Beds were…read morecomfy, clean with no smells, temperature control comfortable. In room coffee for the morning. The fantastic part was that we went exploring on a side-by-side. Honestly, I don't know why we waited so long to do this. To afford it, we used the money that we would have used to eat out Saturday and Sunday and rented a UTV. Then spent a day exploring the Keweenaw. What a great adventure. It was Father's Day and my husband was thrilled.. Thank you Trailside Lodge, and Copper Country Rentals!!

We stayed here with our toddler and it was really great. The king bed was super comfortable, the…read moreroom was clean and had a good lodge feel. Grateful for good sleep!

Well, we stopped by in our travels to the amazing lodge and we were a party of 7 - just wanted to…read morehave a few drinks... we'll, the bartender was RUDE! She has tattoos and face piercings- which doesn't matter- but just for management to know. We were here to spend $$$$ which most service industry people are there they make. Being nice and friendly is part of the job. We left and happily will go spend our money at the next bar! Your loss... and it's not a stop we'll make next time!

Beautiful historical location with amazing views. The restaurant is currently offering a scaled…read moreback menu as they work to perfect their main course dishes which is perfectly acceptable. The table service is very slow, so if you're looking for a quick meal this is not the place. The food arrived at our table cold, I ordered the pulled pork dinner which was served as a sandwich with cold sides for $24. My mother who was celebrating her 83rd birthday ordered the Kafta burger which was served on white bread and was also cold but certainly at a cheaper price point. My kids ordered burgers off of the kids menu and they appeared to be ok. My wife ordered the shrimp pasta which was by far the best dish for $27, it was served warm but certainly had a lot of flavor. The wait staff never checked to see how we were enjoying our food nor did he ask if we wanted any additional drinks or dessert. I totally understand the meaning of rebuilding a restaurant after a pandemic but the KML has a long way to go and Copper Harbor definitely has far better dining options. Best of Luck KML!

Highly recommend this place if your furbabies are with or without you. We've been staying in hotels…read moreall around Michigan while touring lighthouses and this is by far the best hotel to stay at. The rooms itself has high ceilings and odd enough, slightly thin walls. We could hear (I think) the people straight above us singing loud while in the bathroom. The breakfast was pretty impressive compared to most average hotels. They had a nice selection of toppings for cooked oatmeal, a couple waffle makers, yogurt, frittas (more like omelette), biscuit, gravy with sausage (that was out by 8am, so couldn't try it). But the spread of options was a lot more than the usual dry cereal bar, yogurt, bread and bagels.

Sadly, our plans were ruined last minute on our trip in Northern Michigan. My husband and I were…read moreplanning on camping in an area nearby. However, due to Covid a lot of main camping sites were closed at the time. We knew this prior and researched the area we wanted to camp. Sadly, when we arrived the person that did camp there misinformed us as there are signs that tell you not to publically camp at the site. We did not want to break any rules so we decided to try to find a last minute place to sleep. Luckily, we found a place right in Houghton. We got to pass by a beautiful water front and a mini bridge. It was quite beautiful and I definitely would love to visit the city again. The inn was safely following protocals for Covid. We got our room key and went to our room. The pool room was open, but only a certain amount of people were allowed in at once. Luckily, it was super late so no one was in the pool area. We decided to stop by the jacuzzi to check it out. The room itsef was super clean and comfortable. It was definitely worth the price. I enjoyed our night stay. I would come back again in the future.

Amazing vintage resort! Walkable to shops, restaurants and Lake Superior. Was clean and comfortable…read moreand has lots of vintage charm.

For all those adventurers out there needing to check Isle Royale National Park off their To-Do…read moreLists....then I highly recommend first staying here at Minnetonka Resort before venturing off to one of the most remote parks in the United States! Yes this Minnetonka Resort was perfect for myself I couldn't have asked for much better in terms of rustic and accessible accommodations before my journey out to Isle Royale. Let me just back up a moment and give some details about what makes Minnetonka Resort so great and why you should choose to stay here as part of the Isle Royale experience.... To arrive at Isle Royale NP, you must take a boat. It's an island park set out right along the border with Canada. There are multiple destinations for which you can depart towards Isle Royale. This Minnetonka Resort is located in the tippy top section of Northern Michigan (the UP - Upper Peninsula of MI) in a very quiet and remote town called Copper Harbor. And it's here in Copper Harbor where you can take the Queen IV Ferry on beautiful Lake Superior and over to Isle Royale. From Copper Harbor the trip is only 3 hours long and during my research of Isle Royale, I discovered departing from this town of Copper Harbor to be most efficient. Because...not only is a 3 hour trip on Lake Superior waters relatively quick in comparison to others out there, but the Queen IV drops you off in the heart of the park at Rock Harbor. From other destinations you may get left off at more secluded points of Isle Royale, but the main event section/star attraction is certainly Rock Harbor. So, my point is...I'd suggest leaving from Copper Harbor and then obviously that's what brings into play this...Minnetonka Resort! I loved everything about my stay and experience here. Let me go through all the cool aspects... Btw...almost every tourist comes to Copper Harbor to eventually ride out to Isle Royale. If you're staying at Minnetonka Resort...it's most likely to have a place to rest at the night before your trip departure...and then when you return back to Copper Harbor from Isle Royale (especially those visitors who go to Isle Royale just as a day-trip and do not camp out overnight on the island)...a place to sleep for a second consecutive evening after the boat trip back. - I booked online to stay here for 2 consecutive evenings. I was traveling alone so all I needed was a one person room to rest my head. I selected Cottage #11 which was the cheapest rate they had for late June this past summer of 2021. It was $85 per night and with taxes my total came to $185.30, a great deal! And...their website was extremely easy to use! Terrific website! You'll understand when you logon to the internet and book your cottage. Also, it's not just a motel...this $85 per night was for my very own CABIN with a separate shower, sink, a/c unit, WiFi, television with all the good channels...and overall, just a very homely and charming feel!!! I had a great nights rest for both evenings and truly I felt like I was staying out within the heart of the great outdoors, my favorite type of setting! - Minnetonka Resort is located right in the main part of town of Copper Harbor. The boating dock and pier for departing on the Queen IV Ferry was within a 5 minute walk!! I asked Minnetonka Resort if I could leave my car for the day beside my cabin while I walked over to the ferry and they said..."no problem!" That was ultra convenient because driving and parking next to the pier cost a day fee so I was able to avoid that charge. - There is a small gift shop within where you check-in to the resort. Though I never purchased anything, I did like browsing around the store. - They offer laundry on site. - Minnetonka Resort sits right on the corner as you first enter Copper Harbor. It can't be missed. In fact...you can pretty much walk anywhere in town. Granted...Copper Harbor is a tiny little seaside area, but one night it was so pleasant outside that I even walked over to the Mariner North Restaurant for dinner (which I recommend as well). I cannot say enough good things from my stay here at Minnetonka Resort in Copper Harbor, Michigan. It only added to my wonderful collection of memories and time exploring out at Isle Royale making my entire expedition to this truly primitive national park a glorified experience that I'll never forget. Finally, a reminder why to stay at Minnetonka Resort.... - very affordable prices during peak summer travel season. - all rustic and cozy cottages. - accessible to walk to Queen IV Ferry dock and around Copper Harbor. - gift shop. - wonderful website, up front and honest about their prices. - located in the heart of Copper Harbor, MI...the most accessible town for beginning park departures and quests out to Isle Royale NP!

We were very much looking forward to our stay at The Vault, and it did not disappoint. Amenities…read morewere nice, we felt very catered to, and the rooms were modern and lovely. The Counting Room speakeasy was also a nice experience and the bartender was wonderful. Complementary snacks and beverages greet you in the lobby, and there is a nice sitting room if you'd like to just relax or do a little work... which you SHOULDN'T... (but I did at night). Parking was nice and easy... private and right across the street. It's also right smack in the middle of the main drag in Houghton... Restaurants and cafés are all around you, and it's a block from the Portage Lake Ship Canal, which has a very cool drawbridge even if there isn't much commercial shipping anymore. The Vault is a historic bank turned boutique hotel, and as such, the original bank teller windows are beautifully restored and face the main lobby area. Much to my utter amazement, they are locked and and completely unused. The staff are actually kind of stationed in what can charitably described as a back closet and they wait for the door buzzer (and can maybe see on a video screen). As the front door is always locked (your door key opens it), your initial arrival is to a locked door looking into an empty lobby but facing those beautiful teller windows. It would be AWESOME if the front counter staff were actually comfortably seated behind those teller windows, maybe even dressed appropriately like they worked in the old bank. They would be able to easily see people walking up the the front door to buzz them in, and then check-in would be at the teller window. That would be a fun way to start your experience. I also think it would be much more rewarding for the staff... who were all lovely. I really hope the owners read these comments and take this idea into consideration. I think it's a real missed opportunity. Other than that... if you're going to Houghton, this is an unforgettable hotel that most certainly will add to your experience in this historic Michigan town.

We were very disappointed with our stay. Apparently, the hotel only has three rooms designated for…read moreguests who book through Expedia, and unfortunately, these rooms face the road. The traffic noise was constant throughout the night and never seemed to stop. On top of that, there was a bright streetlight directly outside our window, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. What made this experience even more frustrating was that the hotel was clearly not busy. There were only about five vehicles in the parking lot, so it was hard not to question why we were assigned one of these rooms when it appeared there were other options available. As a guest, I would expect to be treated the same regardless of how I book my reservation. Instead, it left us feeling as though we were being penalized for using Expedia. If the hotel reserves certain rooms specifically for third-party bookings, that is something guests should be made aware of before booking. A comfortable night's sleep is a basic expectation when paying for a hotel room, and unfortunately, this stay fell well short of that expectation.

When you're in the UP, I'd recommend considering this establishment…read more There's a grocery store across the parking lot - so it's easy to get some good food reasonably priced. The soundproofing on the rooms is really good. We stayed in a suite - there was some music in the lobby late at night and I heard something when I walked to the door but needed to open the door to hear it was music. And, since we were right above the lobby, that impressed me even more. They have a good system for doing breakfast that prevents COVID spread. I really can't think of anything that I would downrate. It's worth what the night cost us and I was happy with our stay.

Clean, basic, no-frills hotel. Outdated, which the photos represent. Good for a U.P. Hotel.read more