Title: Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU ![Interior - Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU (Houghton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33973100/33973079/bdedb21d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU (Houghton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33973100/33973079/aa6640f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU (Houghton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33973100/33973079/467bb947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU (Houghton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33973100/33973079/1182bae6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU (Houghton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33973100/33973079/501f1c05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90010500/90010423/0399d9ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Keweenaw Waters Resort Houghton - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 85 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=90010423&PinnedHotelID=90010423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96520000/96516800/96516719/bdb385da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy getaway mins from Michigan Tech, Ski & Snowmobile trails & Lake Superior Hancock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 69 reviews CA $226 CA $432 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=96516719&PinnedHotelID=96516719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36740000/36740000/36739938/66afe39a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated home with an open and spacious floor plan!
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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 Great Home Near Mtu ski Trails Downtown! Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU Houghton ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.11317%2C-88.57431&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3MbViW4BObOcDR-g8qMq3FBl6xI=) Houghton, MI #### What's nearby - Michigan Technological University \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Houghton–Hancock Bridge \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center \- 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - Mine Shaft \- 20 min walk \- 1.7 km #### Getting around - Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk - ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬14 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk - ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk - ‪Culver's - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU? ### What time is check-out at Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU? ### Where is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU located? ## Have a question? 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