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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Marquette, MI
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Superior Dome
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • UP Health System - Marquette
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Marquette

Heart of Marquette.Within a 15-minute walk of this East Side vacation home, you'll find Lake Superior and Northern Michigan University. Also, Marquette Regional History Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Northern Michigan University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Upper Peninsula Children's Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Superior Dome - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ore Dock Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blackrocks Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Third Street Bagel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Stuckos Pub Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Portside Inn - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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. ***

Property manager

Wendy Hill Manson

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No unattended dogs in house. Must use a crate to leave dog in the house alone. We can provide a crate if needed. Dogs must be leashed and walked.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Quiet after 10 PM Clean up after.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Quiet after 10 PM Clean up after.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. Note from host: Quiet after 10 PM Clean up after. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian charm in the heart of the city
Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian charm in the heart of Marquette

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Grosse Pointe Park

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time staying at the Onion Tower. Great location in a historic home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny & Wendi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javid F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here a few times now. Always amazing experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super location, property, and hosts

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation stay

Great place for all family members to stay and celebrate - house is awesome - hosts were wonderful - thank you - we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness

love it, again!!

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation weekend

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

Great property. Great location. Owner greeted us at check in and gave us all the information we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hewitt Street House

The house was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Whitehall, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Visitors

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A., Holland, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Marquette get-together

We have stayed here for several years. Wendy, manager, is great. Location perfect. Lovely historical/modern experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Multiple Family Stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation spot

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamiko R., Lansing, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness

An all-time favorite stay!

This house is incredible! It is a beautiful home with so much attention to detail. The kitchen is spacious and made hosting a breeze. Plenty of space for visitong comfortably. The beds were comfortable with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. It was within walking distance to campus for my daughter's graduation and some of Marquette's best coffee shops within 2 blocks. I would rate this VRBO over 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations

We had a wonderful staybhere and the amenities exceeded our expectations. There was more than enough comfortably spaces for all 8 of us to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway with friends

Beautiful historic home with modern amenities! Welcoming, spacious and comfortable. Easy to communicate with hosts. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Whitehall, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends for Beer Fest

Our 2nd stay at Hewitt Onion Tower and already reserved it again for next year. This is our annual treat to ourselves for working so hard all year. Wendy is an amazing host and this home is hands down the best in town and the location is unmatched. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A., Holland, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Return

We have stayed here a number of times…always a very nice experience. Wendy is a superb hostess!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exploring the UP

The home was beautiful-even better than the pictures represented. It's location is perfect with easy access to quaint Third Street and downtown, but also close to the beach! We had a wonderful stay with great recommendations of best places to eat and have fun! Thanks to the host for their friendliness and beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent UP Stay

If you have an opportunity to stay at Hewitt Onion Tower don’t hesitate. Kudos to the hosts for opening up this special & historic home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023