My Mother's House - A quiet home on the Michigamme River | House in Republic, MI

Come and enjoy the beauty I grew up with on the Michigamme River in Michigan's gorgeous Upper Peninsula. Spend your time on the property soaking in the view, or enjoy a short trip to a nearby lake for kayaking, fishing or boating. Republic is a hub for snowmobilers in the winter months with easy access to trails leading in any direction. You are also within an hour's drive to ski trails and hills, bike and ATV routes, Lake Superior, Northern Michigan University, Sawyer International Airport, and much more!
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 3
BEDS: 5
BATHROOMS: 2
**LOCATED ON THE MICHIGAMME RIVER**
YEAR-ROUND ACCESS
My Mother's House has been newly renovated and is ready to welcome visitors. Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors right off the back porch. It's a great place to land if you're visiting friends/family in town, planning to hunt, fish, boat, ski, snowshoe or snowmobile in the area, or if you just need to unplug and rejuvenate.
This house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is all on one level. Guests also have access to a washer and dryer.
Windows overlook the beautiful Michigamme River where wildlife, such as eagles, hawks, geese, otters, beaver, groundhogs, chipmunks, squirrels, many species of birds, fox, deer, turkeys, and even a moose have been seen. There are also fish in the river - muskie, bass, rock bass and trout to name a few. The Iron Ore Trailhead is an easy 3 miles North, where you can walk, bike, ride your ATV or snowmobile all the way to Marquette.
Frequently Asked Questions:
A/C: There is a wall unit in the living room, which keeps the house cool.
ATVs/Snowmobiles: Yes, bring them! There is plenty of room to park in the 90-foot, double-car width driveway.
Bathrooms: Full bathroom (sink, toilet, shower/tub combo); 3/4 bath (sink, toilet, shower)
Beach/Swimming: The Republic beach is approximately 3 miles north of the property.
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom #1: Queen bed
Bedroom #2: 1 Twin bed; 1 set of bunk beds (full on bottom/twin on top)
PLEASE NOTE: the top bunk is designed to hold LESS THAN 200 POUNDS. Please plan accordingly.
Bedroom #3: 1 Queen bed
Boat Launch: If you are bringing your own boat, there is a beautiful public boat launch off of M-95, near the beach, approximately 3 miles north of the property.
Bugs: Typical flies and mosquitoes - bring bug spray if visiting in the spring/summer.
TV: Yes, there is Roku TV in the living room and a DVD player in bedroom 2.
Cell phone service: Cell service is spotty in the Upper Peninsula. Still, we have found that Sprint and Cricket seem to provide the best service in the area. AT&T & Verizon have been pretty good as well.
Coffee Pot: Yes, we have a basic drip coffee pot. We try to keep coffee, tea, creamer and sugar stocked.
Day Trips (approximately):
*Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: 2 hours
*Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 3 hours and 20 minutes
*Mackinac Bridge: 4 hours
Fishing: Bring your poles. Great fishing on the Michigamme River. Enjoy the Republic Fishing Derby in July!
Heating Source: The entire house has electric heat, with a thermostat in each room, except the 3/4 bath.
Hunting: We do not allow hunting or shooting (even just at targets) of any kind on the property
Internet: WiFi is available.
Kitchen Supplies: Enjoy a full kitchen for your use. Appliances include a Refrigerator, Freezer, Electric Stovetop, Electric Double Ovens, Microwave, Toaster, Crockpot, Non-stick Electric Griddle, Food Processor, and Teapot. Also included are pots and pans, baking dishes, pizza pans, cooking utensils, dishes and flatware.
Kayaks: Kayaks are not available with the property, but you are welcome to bring your own to enjoy the Michigamme River or many of the inland lakes in the area.
Linens: We provide you with sheets blankets and a pillow. The beds will be made for you upon arrival.
Parking: Plenty of parking in the 90-foot, double-car wide driveway.
Pets: No pets, please.
Smoking: No smoking inside the premises, including the garage, please.
Parties/Events: No parties or events, please.
Stores:
Peter's Hardware, about a mile from the property, 174 Evergreen St.
Provides gas and a little bit of everything else.
Koski Korners, about 12 miles to the north, at the corner of M-95 and US-41, there is a larger convenience store/gas station.
The closest, full-sized grocery store is about a 25-minute drive from the property.
It is Jubilee Foods, on the north side of US-41 in Ishpeming. If you are driving in from Wisconsin/Chicago, the last large grocery store before Republic is in Iron Mountain.
Towels: Yes, we provide bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, dish towels and dishcloths. Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water.
Washer and dryer: Yes. Some laundry detergent may be provided.

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My Mother's House - A quiet home on the Michigamme River has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Republic has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Republic, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.