Morning Glory Lakeside Cabin: Sun, Sand, and Lake Life – Perfect Summer Days

Morning Glory Lakeside Cabin

SLEEPS: 4 plus 2 on pull-out sofa
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1.5

*On Lake Superior
*Swimming on property

Escape to Morning Glory Lakeside Cabin, a charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat right on Lake Superior. Perfect for up to 6 guests (4 plus 2 on the pull-out sofa), this two-story cabin features a main-floor double bed and an upstairs queen, both with blackout curtains, plus a fully equipped kitchen, electric fireplace, and propane grill. Enjoy sandy beach swimming and beautiful lake views. Streaming TV, Starlink WiFi, and a full washer/dryer make your stay comfortable, while the main-floor accessibility ramp adds convenience. Outdoor fire-pit and nearby snowmobile and ATV trails provide adventure. Parking for 3 cars is available, and pets are not permitted.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: No but the cool breeze off of Lake Superior and ceiling fans keep it cool

ATV's: Not on property

Bathrooms:
Main Floor- Tub/shower, toilet, sink
Upstairs- Toilet, sink

Beach/Swimming: On property, sandy beach

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor- Double bed
Upstairs- Queen
​​​​​​​*Bedrooms have blackout curtains!
**Additional pull-out queen-size couch

Boats: We also now have a 3 person canoe available for our guests with paddles and an anchor. And we provide life-vests for water sports and swimming.

Boat Launch: Lac La Belle, MI Boat Launch- 26 min(18.6 miles)

Cable: Not traditional cable

Cell Phone Service: Cell service can be spotty please connect to WIFI for best service

Coffee Maker: 10 cup drip- filters, coffee, sugar provided

Distances:
* 3 miles from Keweenaw ATV Club Sponsored trail.
* 2.2 miles from the Tobacco River Park; good place for steelhead fishing.
* Airport - Houghton County Memorial Airport/ Hancock (CMX) 24 miles- 39 minutes)
* Finlandia University (25.9 miles- 34 minutes)
* Iron Mountain: 2 hours 41 min (140 miles)
* Ishpeming: 2 hours 9 minutes (113 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 5 hours (287 miles)
* Marquette: 2 hours 28 min (127 miles)
* Michigan Technological University (MTU)- 40 minutes (28 miles)
* Pictured Rocks: 3 hours and 12 minutes (171 miles)
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 4 hours 41 minutes (258 miles)

Dock: No

Drinking Water: Drinkable well 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: Electric fireplace with heat

Fire-pit: Yes! Guests are welcome to bring their own firewood. And, there are firewood bundles available on property for a $5 donation per bundle.

Fishing: Yes! Expect to catch Lake Trout and Lake Salmon here. Please bring your poles!

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Golf:
Sandy Pebbles Golf Course (9 holes)- 26 minutes (18 miles)
Calumet Golf Course (9 holes)- 29 minutes (20.4 miles)
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Golf Course (9 & 18 holes) - 47 minutes (32 miles)
Michigan Tech Portage Lake Golf Course (18 holes) - 42 minutes (30 miles)

Grill: Propane grill available

Grocery Store:
Louie's Fresh Market (in Lake Linden) – 23 minutes (16.6 miles)
Pat's Foods (in Calumet) – 28 minutes (20.0 miles)
Keweenaw Co-op (in Hancock) – 38 minutes (27.9 miles)
Gas Light General Store – The Genny (in Copper Harbor) – 45 minutes (33.4 miles)

Handicap Friendly: Yes! There is a ramp making the first level of cabin accessible for people in wheel chairs and bathroom has grab bars

Heat: Standing propane heater in main living area, propane wall heaters in great room, and bedrooms have electric wall heating

Hunting: No hunting on property but there are state areas nearby

Internet: Yes. We now have Starlink in place with exceptional coverage. And we have WiFi access throughout the property including down at the beach and at the fire-pit.

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.

Parking: 3 cars

Pets: This is not a pet friendly property

Privacy: No visible neighbors in sight

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.
- Keweenaw Peninsula Snowmobile Trails
Distance: 5-10 miles
- Ottawa National Forest Trails
Distance: 20-30 miles
- Houghton County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: 10-15 miles
- Copper Country Trail
Distance: 10-15 miles

Space: 2 Story cabin on Lake Superior

Seniors: Welcome. Stairs to second floor but main floor has a full bathroom and a bedroom

Televisions: We have streaming TV available now with a Roku TV connected to the internet via Star Link
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay.

Washer and Dryer: Yes

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling
Distance: 5-10 miles
- The Keweenaw Peninsula Snowmobile Trail System offers extensive snowmobiling opportunities with well-maintained trails connecting Lake Linden to the surrounding areas, including Houghton and Calumet.
* Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Distance: 5-15 miles
- Michigan Tech Trails (about 10 miles) and Swedetown Trails (about 10 miles) offer cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through scenic forested areas.
* Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Distance: 15-20 miles
- Mont Ripley Ski Area (about 15 miles away) offers downhill skiing and snowboarding, with views of the surrounding landscape.
* Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-15 miles
- Lake Superior and nearby lakes like Torch Lake and Lake Linden are popular for ice fishing during the winter season.
* Winter Hiking
Distance: 5-10 miles
-You can enjoy winter hiking in areas like Swedetown Trails or Chassell Nature Trails, which offer peaceful winter landscapes.
* Winter Events
Distance: 15-20 miles
- Houghton and Calumet host various winter events like the Michigan Tech Winter Carnival (February) and ice sculptures at Downtown Houghton.

Wood: Bundles are provided. Donations to the paybox are appreciated!