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Discover Lil' Casa Marquette!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

10 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Discover Lil' Casa Marquette!

In a neighborhood just off the beaten path, sits Lil' Casa; an inviting and peaceful southwest-style home in beautiful Marquette, Michigan.

Centrally located and minutes from Marquette Mountain, NMU, the hospital, grocery stores, as well as all the biking, boating, and snow activities you could dream of! This is a great location to launch your next seasonal adventure, visit your student at NMU, attend one of Marquette's many community events, or just enjoy a good night's sleep.

Just up the road to the east toward the fit-strip is an awesome view of the surrounding area, Hogsback MT, Sugar Loaf MT, and Lake Superior can be seen in the distance. A short walk through the fit strip and adjacent cemetery (which local legend has it was designed by the same landscaping pioneers as Central Park and the Biltmore Estate gardens) leads you towards the city center.

If you like getting around by foot or bike, you'll love that you are only steps away from the Marquette Bike Path System for easy access to the Presque Isle nature area, downtown Marquette, and the Lower Harbor.

In the back of the house, you will find a deck along with a fenced-in backyard offering a private outdoor space to enjoy your coffee in the morning or relax in the evening after a day out and about. Enjoy a peach or two off of the tree or pick some red raspberries from the abundance of bushes. The back fence is lined with lilac bushes on one side and grape vines on the other (the grapes are ripe and ready to pick in October). There are many flowering plants and bushes throughout the outside space including irises and Lilly of the Valley.
Experiences local flare with a visit to the farmer's market (Saturday & Wednesday evenings), Beer Fest, Artofnh the Rocks, dog sled races, and other community festivals and shenanigans.

This property features:

Central location for bike or foot traffic to most areas of Marquette
52-minute drive from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Keyless Entry
Near NMU and the Hospital
5 min by car to Marquette Mountain ski area and North and South MTB trails, as well as golf and disc golf courses
(2) Guest-activated Roku Televisions
Full Kitchen
(1) Queen-size bed
(1) Day bed
(2) Twin size pull out sofas
Rear garden and deck area with table and chairs
Fenced-in back yard

Property manager

Bethney

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Crate dogs when left unattended.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

In the Center of it all
In the center of it all.
Discover Lil' Casa Marquette
Discover Lil' Casa Marquette! Marquette
7 Minutes From Beautiful Marquette Mountain!
Discover Lil' Casa Marquette! Private vacation home
Discover Lil' Casa Marquette! Private vacation home Marquette

About the area

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Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Northern Michigan University - 16 min walk
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 3 min drive
  • Superior Dome - 5 min drive
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 6 min drive
  • Presque Isle Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lake Superior Pizza & Sub Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Big Boy Restaurants - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover Lil' Casa Marquette! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discover Lil' Casa Marquette!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover Lil' Casa Marquette!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discover Lil' Casa Marquette! located?

Situated in Marquette, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Peninsula Medical Center, Northern Michigan University, and UP Health System - Marquette. DeVos Art Museum and Marquette Regional History Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Discover Lil' Casa Marquette! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Grayling

Liked: Cleanliness
Always just right!
We are repeat guests and spend several days in Marquette each year, usually in September. Bethney is a great host - always proactive and kind. And the house is squeaky clean inside and has a great fenced in back yard for our dogs - so it works for the whole family. We'll be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home
This was our 2nd stay and we loved it as much as we did the first time. Very comfortable for humans and pets. Nice fenced in yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Get-Away Gem
Our stay was all we expected, and more. Check-in was so easy and it's a great location! We loved the yard and fenced backyard overflowing with beautiful fruit trees and blooming flowers--our pups loved to explore the fringes and chase the chipmunks! Very clean and very comfortable. We will definitely put this on our re-do list! My only request would be for Cable TV to be available.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely home in great location
What a lovely home and property! We had a great time. The gorgeous garden and flowers were a definite plus. The home is very nicely furnished and was perfect for us. The location is great (quiet but close to everything). The host made us feel very much at home (and even left chocolates). We hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great!
Another super stay at Lil’ Casa. Bethney is a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean, quiet
Great little place to hideaway and use as a base for exploring Marquette while our son attended orientation at NMU.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We've stayed at Lil' Casa several times and love it every visit!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
We enjoyed our stay at Lil’ Casa. Decorated beautifully. A nice yard for our dog and close to a walking trail and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher R.

Marquette
We was looking forward to the hot tub that was included in the listing when we booked it. Really disappointed when we got there and there was no hot tub. Little honesty would have been great. Overall nice location and the inside was very clean. Outside needs a lot of work including the front porch entrance. Will book it again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Place!
I stayed for 17 days to visit my NMU student. I found it to be a very convenient location to the Dome, campus, dining, trails, and I brought my dog along and he enjoyed the fenced-in backyard. The house was clean and had everything you need for an extended stay. I plan to stay again and highly recommend!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great price and location!
Wonderful little house with nice small touches made our visit easy! Very cute house inside and was larger than expected with an extra bed and a basement area. Living room/dining and kitchen were nicely laid out and kitchen had everything we need. Fenced in yard was nice. Only thing for those with larger dogs, especially if they are jumpers be aware of front area of the fence is shorter than the back and could be jumped. Great for non jumpers or smaller dogs. Neighborhood was very quiet. Nice trail area for walks and close to town. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place in a great location.
Fantastic, cozy, house in a quiet neighborhood but super close to whatever you want to do. We will likely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It felt like home for us and our pups
We were excited to take a mini vacation with our dogs and we were not disappointed. The photos and description of this property is spot on. The house is warm and inviting, close to a lot of fun things to do and has a fenced in yard for the dogs. The bike path is close. We took advantage of the proximity to Dead River Trails as well. We had no problems with the check in, check out process. The host was friendly and helpful. There are other dogs in the neighborhood, so using the fenced in back yard was a nice amenity. The back entry way is awkward to say the least. If your dogs have problems with stairs, it might be a challenge for them, however a gate is provided. We did not utilize the kitchen as much as we could have, but everything is provided. There are plenty of coffee shops, breweries and parks near by. We are hoping to be back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Loved the property so much I’ve already asked about rebooking for a couple months from now! Bethney is great to work with and the size of the property was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
We always enjoy our time at Lil' Casa. Great location, accommodations and host! The place has everything we need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Penrose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
Clean and well stocked inside. Easy trip into downtown Marquette, but far enough away to not have crowds at the house. Neighbors very quiet. Good stay, would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean house close to bike path
Clean house in a quiet neighborhood with everything we needed for our stay in Marquette. Only a few feet from the bike path that will take you to downtown (about 2 mile bike ride on a safe bike trail).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip
Loved Lil’ Casa! Perfect place to work & unwind since I needed to briefly visit NMU. Great location for NMU, downtown Marquette and quick access to main roads. I loved sitting in the dining room working and occasionally bird watching the humming birds, orioles and others flitting about the trumpet vine. So peaceful. The host was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emelia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
homey vacation
wonderful place to stay!! clean, homey, and everything you’d want for a vacation spot! no bad things to say it was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring Marquette
It was our first trip to Marquette and Lil Casa was in a great location to explore the city. The home also had a wonderful backyard where we relaxed at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was a great little house to stay in for myself and my 2 dogs. There was a beautiful garden in the back with plenty of outdoor seating. I loved the filtered water in the refrigerator. It took a bit to cool down the house after I arrived since the ac is only in the bedroom, but there is a ceiling fan in the living room as well. It was a great place and I would definitely stay again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Clean, and Reasonable
We enjoyed our stay here! It was freshly cleaned, had towels and fans available to us (A/C only in the bedroom), and felt homey for our short trip to Marquette. The only thing we wished it had was a washer / dryer, but didn't plan on it when packing so no biggie. Would definitely go back, thanks Lil' Casa!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M., Saint Johns

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
My family and I have stayed at this property multiple times and absolutely love it! Perfect for us :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to bike path
Roomy home for 2 people. Close to the bike path. Could use some fresh paint in areas along with a deep cleaning of rug and a new mattress. The back yard needed some tidying up. The vines were so overgrown part of the deck was unusable. Some pruning and weeding would make the setting so much more attractive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023