Is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Koivu Koti: Houghton “birch house” near trails/MTU located?

This family-friendly Houghton vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon and Michigan Technological University. Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Jun 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

During a MI Tech Visit

Had a wonderful stay, beautiful home, very clean, and close to campus. Would highly recommend:) Gracious host:)

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Sep 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautifully renovated older home! Unfortunately the area we rented was up a flight of stairs and the gathering space was up another flight of stairs away from the bedrooms and kitchen. Looks like this property can be divided into smaller rentals or the entire house. We rented just a part of the house. If you rent the entire house there would be gathering on the main level.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Kalamazoo, USA

Sep 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

Highly recommend this lodging.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Mar 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice rental

We stayed for one night after skiing Mt Bohemia. House was a great location, perfect for what we needed. Didn’t use the kitchen really except for coffee, but seemed well stocked. House was so cutely decorated.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Sep 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for our family

Cute, clean, and comfortable! Great location for all the fun going on in houghton.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Jun 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Outing Stay

Cute house! Great location!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Mattawan, MI

Mar 13, 2019

Great location! Very comfortable place to stay!

I loved the location and it was the perfect place to stay while visiting my Husky at Tech! The extra conveniences (coffee beans/shampoo, etc) added to making the stay very enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanie S.

Jan 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tech visit

Close to Tech - lovely rental. Excellent communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Mar 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home for a Weekend in Houghton

The property is clean, well maintained, and an all around cool place to stay. The hosts were accommodating and very responsive to our inquiries. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Nov 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Houghton!

Our family headed up to Houghton to hike and explore the outdoor region in the late fall. This was centrally located to all the hiking trails and was a beautiful home. Everything we needed was provided in the house and the host was exceptional in communicating. We especially loved the upstairs loft area which provided a nice space for us to hang out and do puzzling while it rained. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Nov 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan Tech visit

Spent a long weekend exploring Houghton and visiting Michigan Tech. We loved staying at Birch House. So much better than cramming in a hotel! Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Well-stocked kitchen made meal prep easy. Plenty of special touches and attention to detail. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Aug 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dropping off a student

Sleeps many with one bathroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck M.

Aug 24, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We have been to Houghton several times because our son goes to college at Mich Tech. So we know the area and places to stay. We highly recommend this place!! And we will stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Aug 15, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super nice owners, cute house

We stayed over a weekend for a wdding. The owners were very accommodating to our hectic schedule and travel delays. House was clean, well taken care of, and perfect for us. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerad N.

Jan 21, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend visiting MTU

Our family, including grandma, spent a long weekend visiting Michigan Tech with our oldest. Checking was a breeze, the house was clean, and the location was great. It was like I was back in college, but the house was much cleaner and in better repair than I remember. My younger children loved the big sleeping/living/attic area. If my oldest decides to attend MTU in the Fall, we will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Oct 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for MTU visits

This property was clean and convenient to the MTU and downtown Houghton area. Beds were comfortable and the upstairs loft area was a particular highlight for my kids. The only thing worth noting is that the kitchen can be a challenge. Counter space was cozy for cooking materials. The table only seats 2, requiring some advanced planning if you are hoping for a family meal. It would be perfectly fine for a couple, eating in shifts, or eating big meals out on the town. Despite that, we still enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Feb 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Unique

This is a unique property. The home was very clean with all the amenities. Manager/owner reached out ahead of time to let us know they were available for needs. The unit we stayed in did not have an area that was functional for eating. It sleep 10 people but only 2 spots on high chairs to eat. Rules state no eating in other rooms so that was the only drawback. Otherwise a unique stay with clean accommodations!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

William S.

Mar 7, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would Not Stay Again

When we booked the pictures are totally misleading. There is a giant staircase just to get to the level with the 2 bedrooms, 1bathroom, and a very small kitchen. Then go up a VERY narrow staircase to get to a open room with a tiny tv at one end. There is no actual tv stations just netflix. The floor is super uneven and walking down those stairs is going to get someone hurt. And the owner stalks around while your there. She constantly looks out the window and felt very awkward. Would not recommend to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue Y.

Nov 29, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice duplex in Houghton

It was a nice place to stay, very clean and convenient location to MTU and downtown Houghton. Enjoyed the old house charm, but it’s strange how it was converted into a duplex. Upon entering the foyer, there are two doors that lead to the owner’s place (presumably locked) and an open staircase to rental (no door). Additionally, there’s a bedroom window that’s on a shared wall with the owners. There are window coverings on both sides, but if they were open, owners could look into rental bedroom. Not sure why the window wasn’t removed when the addition was built on to the back of the house. Would be nice to have a living area on main level with kitchen, instead of having to go up in the attic. That being said, no place is perfect. This house has everything needed for a comfortable stay and I would recommend it to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Jul 6, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc h.

Mar 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very accommodating

Host was very accommodating considering we were arriving in the midst of a 12” snow storm. Location was perfect for touring MTU, I just wish we would have found the full house. The one thing our family of 4 could have utilized was a place for all of us to eat dinner together. But the price and the amount of beds was perfect for us. Next time we come into town we will inquire about the full unit.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

Mar 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful home

We loved staying at Koivu Koti -- the house was beautiful & extremely conveniently located, and the hosts were prompt to answer the few questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Oct 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

This was a great place to stay for the weekend. Close to everything but plenty of space for our kids to play and the adults to relax. Would stay again without hesitation.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nanci J.

Oct 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall trip to visit our son @ MTU

Absolutely wonderful home and accommodations. Exceptionally clean, well stocked for guests, and all the little extras that made this place feel like a home away from home. We are looking to rebook for winter visit and summer wedding. Thank you, Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eve R.

Oct 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and peaceful location

This house was a wonderful tranquil location for us to launch from to explore both Michigan Tech and the Keweenaw peninsula. It is beautifully appointed with all you need for a long or short visit to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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