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

10.0 (52 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Marquette House | Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian charm in heart of Marquette- Cozy Fireplace

4 Bedroom House in Marquette

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. ***

Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian charm in heart of Marquette- Cozy Fireplace is located in Marquette. Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian charm in heart of Marquette- Cozy Fireplace provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, TV, Ocean View, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, TV, Ocean View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian charm in heart of Marquette- Cozy Fireplace has 4 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 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 Marquette has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Marquette, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Soap
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snow sports gear
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Video games
General
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 3400 sq ft (316 sq m)
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In the city center
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Chef
  • Safe
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
Spa
  • Sauna

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 30;quiet after 10 pm clean up after.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: quiet after 10 pm clean up after. parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Laura T.
Aug 10, 2025 08:19:58 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a wonderful time staying at the Onion Tower. Great location in a historic home.
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