Houghton's charming town center is just steps from this cozy retreat. Enjoy a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living area with sectional sofa, and easy access to MTU recreational trails for skiing, hiking, and biking.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU
This is a perfect place for vacation in the UP and is centrally located in Houghton making it very convenient to enjoy this fabulous town and its surrounding areas. It is situated about 1 mile from the MTU recreational trails where you can cross country ski on world class trails, snowshoe, mountain bike, hike, and run! Michigan Tech University is less than a mile as well as historic downtown Houghton.
This spacious home has a full kitchen stocked with dishes, utensils, pots and pans, baking utensils, stove, coffee pot -- everything you need to cook all meals. There are three bedrooms in the house. Two bedrooms have queen beds and the third bedroom has two twin bed. The upstairs living space is very large and has a sectional sofa as well as a daybed, 2 twin beds, and TV. The sectional sofa pulls out into a full size bed with a comfortable pillow top that can sleep up to 2. The day bed pulls out into either 2 twin beds or 1 king size bed and can sleep up to 2. We also have two twin beds in addition. For a total of 5 beds in the upstairs living space. The TV access includes Netflix as well as Amazon prime.
This is a wonderful home for families, friends, and the adventurers looking for a cozy, clean place to stay while feeling at home. Located within reach of all Houghton has to offer and a central hub for Keweenaw exploration - you can't go wrong!
Self check-in and check-out make guests stay one step easier. Late night checking in is not a problem. Guests have full access to their half of the town house and the other side is bookable for bigger parties, please ask if you are interested!
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On a lake
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching 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
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
There are two flight of stairs in the house you will need to climb to access different spaces.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a crib, highchair, and protective gates.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Houghton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Houghton County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Mine Shaft, or check out an event or a game at Gates Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating. Visit our Houghton travel guide
Is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU located?
This family-friendly Houghton holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Houghton–Hancock Bridge, Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and Michigan Technological University are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU Reviews
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Exceptional
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Great host, great spot to stay. Lots of beds for sleeping, and while clear in the listing, not many places to sit and no table to sit more than two for eating or playing a game or anything.
The property is clean, well maintained, and an all around cool place to stay. The hosts were accommodating and very responsive to our inquiries. Definitely recommend.
We stayed for one night after skiing Mt Bohemia. House was a great location, perfect for what we needed. Didn’t use the kitchen really except for coffee, but seemed well stocked. House was so cutely decorated.
Our family headed up to Houghton to hike and explore the outdoor region in the late fall. This was centrally located to all the hiking trails and was a beautiful home. Everything we needed was provided in the house and the host was exceptional in communicating. We especially loved the upstairs loft area which provided a nice space for us to hang out and do puzzling while it rained. Thank you for a great stay!
Spent a long weekend exploring Houghton and visiting Michigan Tech. We loved staying at Birch House. So much better than cramming in a hotel! Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Well-stocked kitchen made meal prep easy. Plenty of special touches and attention to detail. Very clean and comfortable.
Host was very accommodating considering we were arriving in the midst of a 12” snow storm. Location was perfect for touring MTU, I just wish we would have found the full house. The one thing our family of 4 could have utilized was a place for all of us to eat dinner together. But the price and the amount of beds was perfect for us. Next time we come into town we will inquire about the full unit.
This is a unique property. The home was very clean with all the amenities. Manager/owner reached out ahead of time to let us know they were available for needs. The unit we stayed in did not have an area that was functional for eating. It sleep 10 people but only 2 spots on high chairs to eat. Rules state no eating in other rooms so that was the only drawback. Otherwise a unique stay with clean accommodations!
Kelly B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheri
18 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property worked out perfectly as a jumping point to explore the surrounding area. It's located within walking distance to downtown Houghton and the setup is very compatible with having children.
Had a wonderful stay, beautiful home, very clean, and close to campus. Would highly recommend:) Gracious host:)
Crystal C.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
13 Mar 2019
Great location! Very comfortable place to stay!
I loved the location and it was the perfect place to stay while visiting my Husky at Tech! The extra conveniences (coffee beans/shampoo, etc) added to making the stay very enjoyable.
We loved staying at Koivu Koti -- the house was beautiful & extremely conveniently located, and the hosts were prompt to answer the few questions we had.
We have been to Houghton several times because our son goes to college at Mich Tech. So we know the area and places to stay. We highly recommend this place!! And we will stay again
Chuck M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Sally
28 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully renovated older home! Unfortunately the area we rented was up a flight of stairs and the gathering space was up another flight of stairs away from the bedrooms and kitchen. Looks like this property can be divided into smaller rentals or the entire house. We rented just a part of the house. If you rent the entire house there would be gathering on the main level.