Beautiful Home Near Marquette Mountain and Minutes From Everything. Est. 2008.

Marquette, Michigan
$362 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Cliffs Ridge is so-named because you can see its rooftop from what used to be Cliffs Ridge Run at the top of Chair #1 at Marquette Mountain, formerly Cliffs Ridge Ski Area. There is no apostrophe in 'Cliffs' because it was originally named after the Cliffs Dow Company. The exposed beams in the roof and Great Room are actually recycled from the old Tracy Mine in Ishpeming.

Part of the beauty of enjoying Cliffs Ridge is its personality and warmth —you can enjoy family and friends without the commercial feeling of a hotel. With the great kitchen space you can enjoy family dining without the expense of going out to eat for every meal.

Fully furnished, it is a wonderful place to rejuvenate and spend time with the ones you love. Relax in front of the electronic fireplace after a great day of skiing, curl up and watch a movie in the comfortable seating in the living room, enjoy drinks on the back deck after a day at the beach, or read a book in one of the private bedrooms.

Cliffs Ridge has four separate bedrooms. Superior: King-size bed, master bath, sitting area, access to private back deck, futon, 42 Roku TV and Spectrum cable; Big Bay: bunk-bed room with two singles; Northwoods Queen bed with 32 flat screen TV and DVD player; and Chalet: Queen bed with 32 flat screen TV and door to outside. Northwoods and Chalet have French doors with blinds and curtains separating them; these can be opened or closed depending on your preference.

There is an additional bathroom on the floor with the living room, dining and kitchen area.

The kitchen is fully stocked with everything necessary to feed a crowd including two crock pots, turkey roaster and many nice pots and pans. There is a propane grill on the upper deck year-around. The back deck has access to the fire pit and front walkway, and also has a second grill and bar area every season except Winter.

This year-around vacation home is the perfect spot for family reunions, ski vacations, NMU parent activity weekends, wedding parties, hiking weekends, Brewfest, Pictured Rocks touring, golf vacations and more. Our hope is that your family can enjoy it the way we have for 37 years — and that it can become your Marquette home-away-from-home as well!

The Marquette area has 35 miles of interconnected paved bike trails and miles of mountain biking trails as well—accessible directly from the house. The South Trail Head is right next to the Ski Hill as well. Cliffs Ridge is also two miles from Blueberry Ridge Cross-Country Ski Trails.

You can reach the snowmobile trails directly from the house using Michigan State Highway 553 right-away—two miles to the south to County Road 480 or one mile north to the ski hill. There is also a Kwik Trip gas station and excellent bar/restaurant at that corner commonly referred to as the Crossroads. Once you get to the Crossroads you can pretty much get anywhere in the UP via the trail system.



Keywords: House, Ski Hill, Lake Superior, Northern Michigan University, Weddings, Skiing, Snowmobiling, XC Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Fat-Tire Biking, Fishing, Beaches, Community Events, UP 200, Midnight Run, Coast Guard Station, Little Presque Isle, Presque Isle, breakwalls, Brewfest, Foodfest, Seafood Fest, Northern Michigan University Football and Hockey, Marquette, Big Bay, Pictured Rocks, Golfing, Anatomy of a Murder, Thunder Bay Inn and all area sporting events.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    5 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Cynthia

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Very private place. Did get to enjoy the deck or bonfire area.

  • Howard

    Submitted Jul 4, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    Kitchen and living room where on the second floor making you feel like you part of the forest

  • Theresa D.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2026

    Stayed Jan 19, 2026

    Our host Cat, was very informative with directions ahead of time and kept in touch prior to our chexk-in timeline, due to unforseen snow removal issues. Amenities were great. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking, furnishing very comfy. Bedrooms and bathrooms very clean and comfortable. Very nice bath linens.It's a very comfortable home!

  • Stephen K.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    The host was incredibly kind and generous. The house was amazing and it was a perfect impromptu getaway.

  • Andrea R.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Great for families. Great location!

  • Brent T.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Cat is a great host! House is perfect for our family. My son raced for first time in the Marji bike race, the house is located in a great spot!!

  • Cindy B.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    We woke up to no heat or hot water on Saturday morning. I called Cat and she had the repairman there in about an hour. We all were able to make it to my granddaughter Kaylee's wedding on time.

  • Margaret M.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Love at first sight. The fire pit area is great for making memories!

  • Mary Beth J.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    A well used house with some things that were a bit more worse for wear.The thimbleberry bushes around the house looked beautiful with their blooms. Quiet neighborhood, very woodsie. Could have used ac units in all the bedrooms as the week brought hotter, humid weather. No central air.

  • JOHN H.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Beautiful home, great ambiance and amenities. Thank you!

  • kimberly w.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Great location for skiing

  • tammy w.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    It was great!! Great host!!

  • Larry M.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    This property is within 200yrds of Michigans longest continuous downhill trail and miles of some of the UP's best trails

  • Debi S.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Cliff Ridge was everything they listed it as. It was comfortable & convenient. My family & I really enjoyed our stay there.

  • Merci D.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    This home is a gem and a wonderful layout for families! Honestly, pictures do not do it justice! It has everything imaginable for you and more. It is in a private location and feels like you are in a cabin in the woods even though you are close to everything and have quick access to stores, etc. We created so many sweet memories and would love to return! The house is immaculate and the decorations darling. The hosts are lovely and very responsive. We had a crazy storm while we were there and they checked in to make sure we were ok! Highly recommend!!

  • Kristine K.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    We stayed here for my daughter’s orientation for NMU. The home was clean and comfortable. The host was responsive and helpful! The home is close to NMU and was convenient for us to go back and forth. you!

  • Ronald K.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    We were very pleased with our stay. There was lots of space inside and out, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. The firepit was great; we roasted marshmallows two nights. The location is quiet (aside from minor road noise that was never a problem), while still being a short drive to town. Two things worth noting: The two bedrooms with queen beds have French doors between them, and one has gaps around the door while the other has a large gap between the hallway wall and the ceiling, so light leaks into and between those rooms. Bring a sleep mask if that's a concern. We hadn't realized ahead of time that all the bedrooms (not just the master bedroom) are downstairs while the kitchen, dining room, and living room are upstairs. It wasn't a big inconvenience, but be aware if your party includes someone who has difficulty with stairs.

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$362+
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