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The perfect place to "GETAWAY'

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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 385 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Big Bay, MI
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Presque Isle Park
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The perfect place to "GETAWAY'

This is a lovely open concept suite. It has a full kitchen, which is fully stocked, large bath small extra bedroom. The main living area has a kingsize bed cozy living area and beautiful fireplace. There is a wonderful patio right out the front door which looks out at Lake Independence only 50 ft away. There's a seating area with dinning on the patio, grill provided. The grounds are green and full of lush gardens for you to enjoy. A perfect getaway for a couple! 28% discount for stays of 7 nights or more.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access and a playground
  • 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Superior and 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from Northern Michigan University
This vacation home offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Gina Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 920 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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The perfect place to "GETAWAY' Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack M., Ismaning, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

We loved the location and the house was just as described, very clean, and hosts were great. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our comforting home base

My partner and I had a lovely time at Gina and Paul's place. It is located close to many sights in the Huron Mountains for exploring, and day trips to Marquette were convenient. The place was very clean, very well stocked, and in a beautiful location. Your front door is practically on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F., Glenn Dale

Liked: Cleanliness

Going off the grid a couple of days…

This is a wonderful destination to relax and take in the serene Lake Independence. We bicycled the area and did day trips to Marquette.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We absolutely loved our stay. Gina was so welcoming and helpful. The property was well stocked and is exactly as shown . The view of the lake is beautiful. If in the area again we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

My husband and I had a nice relaxing time. We took many walks in the abundant scenic areas. Beautiful view of the lake. Recommended,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy retreat

Hi Gina and Paul, WOW, what a wonderful weekend getaway! Your spot on Lake Independence in Big Bay is fantastic! Everything was so very clean. The king bed was super comfortable! It The view of the lake from the patio was peaceful and serine. Enjoying a night fire by the fire pit was a highlight! Thanks so much for being terrific hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joyce a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views

Location, Location, Location … The views of the lake, mountains, wild life , and host were so calming & appreciated. Spent most of down time on great patio playing games . Tons of love was placed on supplies, nothing was missing as far as household needs Hope to get back here soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view of Lake Independence

I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting and place to stay. Our hosts were more than accommodating to us and made us feel welcome. The rooms were beautiful and were everything that we were looking for. Thank you so much. We would really love to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place on Indy

It was a great place for us to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Bay Bonanza!

Many thanks to Paul and Gina for hosting this lovely property. They made me feel welcome and very much at home. The apartment had everything I needed and was totally comfortable! What a gem! Lake Independence-was awesome as well! I will visit again.:) Sincerely Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time.

Perfect quiet spot to stay while visiting family in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Paul & Gina greeted us when we arrived, and Paul even went out of his way to help carry things down to the suite! The property was beautiful and the view from the living area was surreal! Also, we were able to enjoy the fire pit. There were kayaks & a canoe available for use as well. We were blessed beyond measure, and the colors were spectacular. Thank you Paul & Gina for blessing us with our stay at this beautiful space of heaven!! You both were very gracious and helpful we appreciate your hospitality...we are looking forward to booking from you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

UP Vacation

We had a wonderful time Exploring the beautiful UP. Our VRBO home was perfect; quite, peaceful, roomy and a great location! Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity achieved

We spent a week at Paul and Gina's property and highly recommend the experience. We had to ask for a late check in and then ended up getting lost, despite great directions from our owners. They could have not been more gracious about the entire fiasco! The suite is exactly as described and was perfect for our vacation. While the owners live above, they were never intrusive and very conscious of our privacy. The gardens and yard are spacious and beautiful and you are right near the water to enjoy the cool breeze and waves. A very clean and well appointed property with the bonus of daily visits from Gina's dog, Jackson. We have been to Big Bay before and appreciate the remoteness and beauty of the area. We are sincerely grateful for the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful and relaxing!!!

What an amazing stay!!!! The lake is beautiful and Gina was such a wonderful host! We enjoyed kayaking on the lake as well as exploring all sorts of surrounding areas. The outdoor space was incredible! We enjoyed sitting out there in the mornings and evenings. Usually during the day we were gone exploring. I can’t say enough about Gina our host. We spent a beautiful night with a fire and Gina and Paul. It did rain on us so we moved under the deck and had a great time. While they were totally unobtrusive, we so enjoyed our interactions and spending time with them! Will definitely stay here again if we ever venture back up to this area!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous and Quiet

This property is absolutely beautiful, 50 feet away from the lake. Suite was comfortable and had everything you would possibly need for your stay. Gina and Paul were very attentive (but not too attentive) and they were the perfect hosts. My mother is 85 and has some physical challenges and they went way above and beyond to help with anything we needed. I would absolutely love to stay here again and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ice Team 2022!! 550 Snowmobile Club Fishing Derby!

Very clean, well stocked, warm and convenient. Quick and easy access to the lake! Gina & Paul are friendly, genuine people looking to assure your visit is full and comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and quiet

Gina is a great host. The apartment is well equipped and very comfortable. I enjoyed my week very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a wonderful piece of paradise

We had the reviews about how comfortable it was to stay here, so our expectations were high, which often leads to disappointment. Needless to say, that didn't happen. There is something about being so close to the water, aided by such a comfortable and welcoming space, that just makes all your troubles disappear. The only problem with staying with Paul & Gina is the difficulty of leaving. It is a bit remote, but that probably adds to the peacefulness and did not prove a problem to us at all. We stopped in Marquette on our way in, went back for dinner and a symphony concert in the park the next night and then spent our last day soaking up the local color surrounding Anatomy of A Murder, and the real crime that was its basis. If you ask nicely at the Lumberjack Tavern, they will bring out the part of the bar that has the real bullet holes. Or at least they convinced us of that. For our first time in the UP, we could not have made a better selection.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The suite is large and clean. The location on the water is beautiful. Easy drive to/from Marquette. Owners are friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing

Hosts were helpful without being intrusive. The local scenery and local hiking is beautiful. The kayaks were a nice addition, we used them a couple times. There’s only a tavern nearby for burgers, otherwise drive a half hour to dine out.

10/10 Excellent

mark o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than advertised

Great property and hosts— would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome U.P. retreat!

This is the most beautiful property right on the lake! We had a vision of what we wanted for our Fourth Of July vacation and this exceeded it. So quiet and clean. Gina and Paul were the best hosts and we can't wait to return.

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, Comfortable and Beautiful Views

We loved our stay at this beautiful place. I spent a lot of time looking at the lake, which has many moods. The suite was very clean and comfortable and a perfect place to get some rest. Our hosts were very gracious and thoughtful and made us feel right at home. There were kayaks to borrow and a nice BBQ grill. We also enjoyed the outdoor patio for morning coffee and bird watching. We can’t wait to go back. If you have a chance to stay here— do it!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021