Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian charm in heart of Marquette- Cozy Fireplace

Marquette, Michigan
$763 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

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Night 1 nights

Min Stay

This Victorian Queen Anne Home is in the heart of Marquette just steps from Third street corridor with restaurants, breweries, and shops. The home is 5 blocks to the sandy beaches of lake superior. Gather your friends or family for a getaway that has it all in minutes from the home. You can enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the huge front porch or grilling on the back deck after an action packed day. Spend your days kayaking or paddle boarding, mountian biking , skiing, relaxing at the beach, shopping and dining the downtown areas. It is a half mile from Northern Michigan University and 4 miles to Marquette Mountain ski hill. It is 2 miles to the Noquemenon North trail network and 4 miles to the Noqumenon South trail network. It is one mile to UP Health systems regional hospital.
This historical home was built in 1898 and designed by D. Fred Charlton for Louis Vierling. Great care has been taken to preserve this home beautifully. The absolutely amazing 3400 sq ft home. The second level has 3 bedrooms, 1 room for an office or extra space and a full bath. The main floor has a full bath with soaking tub, 2 dining rooms, 2 living rooms, a study or game room and large modern kitchen. The ground level ( or walk out basement level) has a bedroom, family room, laundry room, full bathroom and shared fitness/ sauna gym with full bathroom. The back of the home has 2 rentable apartments with their own separate entrance from the back. The apartments can be rented separately to accommodate 5 more guests. Please ask if you would like to reserve all 3 rentals in the home. (2024 Note: Currently the attic apartment is being rented long term)
The original Victorian era details are breathtaking and include... 3 stained glass windows & 2 curved windows, ornate decorative ceiling adornments & plaster friezes, 2 fireplaces, 3 sets of working 8' pocket doors, all original woodwork including walnut/maple floors, 10' baseboards and many original custom built-ins. It still holds all the charm and character that was intended, however it also has been updated with a gorgeous new kitchen. It has antique rod iron fencing around the 50 year old perennial garden.
The home has recently been remodeled in 2021 with new tiling in upstairs bathroom, fresh white paint and mural in kitchen, new functioning fireplace, new fire pit area out back, new fitness room with treadmill, peloton bike and new sauna. The new fire pit, fitness room and sauna are all shared spaces with the apartment guests. In 2024 we plan to install level 2 EV chargers CCS shaped for most Electric vehicles. If you have a Tesla a Tesla to CCS adapter can be used. They should be installed by the summer season. Marquette has several locations to charge electric vehicles as well. Don’t hesitate to message us if you have any questions. *****Please note there is no Hot tub. For some reason when we turn on the sauna feature it seems to add hot tub as well please note there is a claw foot tub and a sauna but not a hot tub. ***

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Composting Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Some Profits Reinvested In Community And Sustainability Unit Size: 3400 Sq Ft (316 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Video Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • 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 : 12

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Review Review

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    This charming Victorian house was a joy to stay in with our 2 families. The home is full of character & well taken care of. The location is excellent—within walking distance to breweries, coffee shops, and more. The owners were very attentive, even clearing the driveway quickly during a blizzard. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for charm, comfort, and a great location.

  • Katie L.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    The Hewitt Onion Tower home is a spacious home that brings in the charm of Marquette while providing the luxuries of a 5-star hotel! There is plenty of room for family and guest alike to relax and be comfortable. The bathrooms are modern; the beds are comfortable and that bathtub is perfect for a warm soak after a long, cold day exploring all that winter in Marquette has to offer. We stayed for the December NMU Wildcat Graduation Weekend, and it was a perfect location to celebrate our daughter's graduation with close proximity to bars and restaurants, as well as the University.

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    Second time stay. Everything was great.

  • Brian N.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    The location was perfect for everything downtown or NMU and the Ice Rink! Host has everything in the house for you to enjoy your time in Marquette. Overall awesome experience in the area, will look (and try) to stay anytime we come back to the area.

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Thank you for a wonderful stay while visiting our son at NMU. We loved everything about the home it was comfortable, well-equipped, and gave us plenty of space to enjoy meaningful family time and a homemade dinner together.

  • Mary Kay H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Location is awesome! The house was equipped with everything we needed! Hosts were great! We had a great stay!

  • Emily C.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    The most beautiful and cozy house! We had a blast and loved that it was walkable to all the shops, food, beach, etc. plus it was only a 10 minute drive to the big grocery stores. It was a family trip so there were 8 adults plus 3 kids under 2. Plenty of space for everyone. We would absolutely visit again and will recommend this house and host to anyone visiting Marquette! Thank you again for the best visit!

  • Laura T.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We had a wonderful time staying at the Onion Tower. Great location in a historic home.

  • Courtney E.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed here a few times now. Always amazing experience!

  • John C.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Excellent

  • Nicole L.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    The Hewitt Onion Tower was the perfect backdrop for our elopement at Presque Isle. It exceeded my expectations. Everything was perfect. Wendy and Dave are great hosts!

  • Julie H.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    Great place for all family members to stay and celebrate - house is awesome - hosts were wonderful - thank you - we will be back.

  • steve m.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    second time staying at the Onion (not the last). lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. the sauna is a great addition and the EV charger was a game changer. thanks again, Wendy!!

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Fantastic! Great location. House was very well equipped with all items needed for our stay. We would definitely recommend this property. Wendy was very easy to communicate with and offered up suggestions on things to do.

  • Jason M.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

    Great property. Great location. Owner greeted us at check in and gave us all the information we needed. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Bob O.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The house was perfect for our needs!

  • Jennifer H.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    As brewery owners, we attend the Fall Beer Fest in Marquette every year and are lucky enough to bring friends along. Not only is The Onion Tower absolutely gorgeous, but also spacious enough to house us all comfortably without feeling like we're encroaching in each other's space. I have many years worth of memories laughing with friends both in the living room by the fire and in the sauna. Also, the bed in the basement bedroom is the most comfortable ever - we even ordered the same mattress to replace our bed at home! We plan to be back again next year and for many years to come. Amazing hosts, location, and home!

  • John A.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    We have stayed here for several years. Wendy, manager, is great. Location perfect. Lovely historical/modern experience.

  • Haley B.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Everything about this home, the host and each detail was amazing. We are already talking about when we can go again. Cannot say enough good things. Amazing host and property

  • Andrew S.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Couldn’t of asked for a better place to stay. Our group was up for a wedding and the house was in a perfect location! Wendy was amazing to communicate with and helped us anyway she could!

  • Debbie K.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    Our stay here was nothing but fabulous! Great location to restaurants and breweries. Wendy meet us at the house at check in and explained everything to us. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Courtney E.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    We rented the Hewitt Onion for 3 families including six kiddos and it was perfect! Plenty of room and Wendy had a fun scavenger hunt game for the one rainy day we had. The kitchen is well stocked and having the host next door was great for any random questions.

  • Kimberly C.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    I would give this house more than 5 stars if possible. Everything was wonderful down to all the special touches that Wendy provided. Great location within walking distance of brewery, downtown, and beach. We used the entire house for our group of 13 and added the extra studio apartment to give us an additional bathroom upstairs and that was a great idea. We also used the workout area twice during our time there and the large downstairs area with bedroom and bathroom was perfect for our friends with small kids. Wendy was easy to communicate with and quick with any follow-up questions we had and she even left a few beers from Blackrocks brewery in the refrigerator for us! A wonderful beautiful old home in Marquette- this home is a must for anyone coming with a larger group.

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