Hewitt Onion Tower Victorian House (main home) MQT

Entire home in Marquette, Michigan

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4 baths
Hosted by Wendy
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

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In downtown Marquette

Half a block to Third Street's restaurants, breweries, and shops, with Lake Superior about a 10-min walk

Restored Victorian with original detail

Built in 1898 with stained-glass windows, original pocket doors, hardwood floors, and plaster medallions

Wendy is an attentive host

Wendy greets guests with a house tour, local tips, and quick responses throughout the stay
The Hewitt Onion Tower combines timeless Victorian architecture with modern comfort, making it the perfect home base for family vacations, friends’ getaways, wedding groups, and Northern Michigan adventures just steps from the city’s best restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and local boutiques
Built in 1898 for Louis Vierling, the Hewitt Onion Tower has been lovingly restored to preserve the craftsmanship and elegance of the Victorian era while providing modern amenities today’s guests expect

The space
About Hewitt Onion Tower
The Hewitt Onion Tower is a beautifully restored Victorian triplex. Each of the three rentals has its own private entrance, allowing guests to enjoy both privacy and flexibility.
● The Victorian House (Main Home): Sleeps up to 10 guests
● The Garden Studio (Apartment 2): Sleeps 2 guests
● The Tower Loft (Apartment 3): Sleeps 2 guests
Traveling with family or friends? The entire property can also be reserved for the same dates by booking all three rentals, making it an ideal choice for larger groups who want to stay close while enjoying their own private spaces.

We also have the black house next door available for rent. It is listed as Hewitt Four Square. Message for more information.

Walk to Marquette’s Favorites
● Half a block to the Third Street dining, brewery, and shopping district
● Five blocks to Lake Superior beaches
● Minutes to Northern Michigan University
● Minutes to Marquette Mountain Ski Area
● Minutes to the South Trails mountain biking and hiking network
● Minutes to UP Health System–Marquette
An EV charger (CCS compatible) is available on the property for $20 per full charge.
Whether you’re visiting Marquette for outdoor adventure, a university event, business travel, or a relaxing getaway, The Tower Loft offers historic charm, modern comfort, and an unbeatable location to experience Marquette like a local.

Guest access
The Main Home rental is all 3 levels of the home with details in "your Property" tab

To access the home communicate on the AirBnB message board to coordinate a check in time on your arrival day.

The front porch and back deck of the home are not shared spaces and are exclusively yours for the main home renters.

The Victorian home has the following shared spaces with the apartment guests.
- the parking lot
- the fire pit area in parking lot
- the fitness and sauna area
- the EV chargers in the parking lot

Other things to note
Walk or drive to many of Marquette’s favorite destinations:

Steps from the Third Street dining, brewery, and shopping district
5 blocks to Lake Superior beaches
½ mile to Northern Michigan University
4 miles to Marquette Mountain Ski Area
4 miles to the South Trails mountain biking and hiking network

The Space
This listing includes the entire three-story main home of the Hewitt Onion Tower. Although the building is a triplex, the two rear apartments have their own private entrances and are rented separately, giving your group complete privacy within the main residence.

Inside you’ll enjoy:

Main Floor:
Two living rooms
Two dining rooms
Spacious chef’s kitchen
Card Game room
Full bathroom with original clawfoot tub

Second Floor:
Three bedrooms
Office/workspace
Full bathroom

Walk-Out Basement Lower Level:
King bedroom
Cozy TV room
Full bathroom
Laundry room


Sleeping accommodations include:
1 King bed
2 Queen beds
1 Full bed
1 Twin bed
The home includes 3 full bathrooms, with access to an additional full bathroom located in the fitness room.

Original architectural details include:

Three stained-glass windows
Two curved windows
Ornate plaster ceiling medallions and decorative friezes
Two fireplaces (one functional)
Three sets of original 8-foot pocket doors
Original walnut and maple hardwood floors
Custom built-ins
Oversized 10-inch baseboards
Wrought-iron fencing surrounding perennial gardens


Modern Amenities
Historic charm meets modern convenience with:
Fully renovated chef’s kitchen
Induction cooktop
Stainless steel appliances
Dishwasher
High-speed Wi-Fi
Laundry facilities

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 3 spaces
Shared sauna

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 200 reviews.

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This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Marquette, Michigan, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The house is very centrally located. You are a half block off the main corridor with shops and restaurants. The home is 4 blocks from the beach and a 1/2 mile to NMU campus and the dome. There is a small convenience store a block East towards the lake.

Meet your host

Superhost
799 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Retired Bio Teacher
Favorite song in high school: Fragile by Sting
I am a mother of three grown men & retired biology teacher here in Marquette. My husband is the owner of a local brewery. We love to experience areas as locals so we decided to provide the same experience for travelers coming to Marquette. We love our homes in the heart of town and hope our guests do too. We have 2 houses next to each other on AirBnB (4 rentals -one is a triplex). Traveling the world has helped us realize the importance of the quality details that provide relaxation in a rental.

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