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Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

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Marquette, MI
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Superior Dome
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Presque Isle Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪32 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.

Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities

This space is the best of all worlds: It feels like a home while away from home and it is conveniently located within a few minutes of Marquette and yet also a few minutes from of the best outdoor recreation in the upper midwest. It is situated on popular County Road 550 on six peaceful acres including a pond, trout stream, park like large yard, camp fire pit, gardens and woods. It is comfortable and restorative yet minutes from wilderness areas, Lake Superior beaches, hiking and mountain biking trails, downtown Marquette and shopping areas. Many of our guests enjoy the space as a destination in and of itself for personal renewal.

While not out exploring, you will enjoy this peaceful and bright home. The open floor plan makes it easy to enjoy each other’s company while making use of the well outfitted kitchen, relaxing in the living room and taking in views of back yard from the dining area. This easy flow of the space extends onto the porch where you will enjoy relaxing, dining or grilling. Stargazing, deer watching, campfires by the pond, sitting by the babbling stream, or soaking in the outdoor clawfoot tub all add to the unique experience of this special place.

Guest access
Entire living space, porch and large backyard are available to guests. There is plenty of parking.

Other things to note
Guests make use of the WiFi calling from their smart phones or make their calls from other locations during their stay. The cellular reception is intermittent but the cable WiFi is exceptional. A glamping space is available to rent in the woods on the adjacent property. The owner and guests may utilize the shared driveway to access the property across the stream during your stay. Your privacy in the backyard, porch and house will be maintained.


During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Superior. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Superior and 5 minutes by car from Northern Michigan University
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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 city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No candles or fires in the wood stove are allowed in the house. Please respect the quiet of the neighborhood

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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Your own Nature Retreat, minutes from town and wilderness opportuntities Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had an amazing weekend at this beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maegen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property location is beautiful. Gangs of turkeys offered endless entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a Relaxing stay for my family and so convenient to blackrocks and sugarloaf mountain! I loved having a morning cup of coffee overlooking the pond. We seen a crane, hummingbirds and ducks. Also the star view was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Very nice place with everything we needed after our days of seeing the sites. Spotless and comfortable. Lovely back yard area was a great place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful relaxing place to vacation in Marquette. Our boys loved the pond and the stream and the quiet backyard. We also really appreciated how close we were to town and the black rocks and wonderful dining. The home was clean and had all the amenities needed to be a home away from home. Beds were clean and comfortable too. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our time in Marquette. The adventures hiking to waterfalls, jumping off the black rocks, swimming at lake Independence, climbing Sugarloaf and exploring downtown were just what we needed. Melissa was a great host. She was helpful and responsive when needed, but we didn't need her much because we had no issues. The house and the property were well maintaine and welcoming. The location was perfect for all the things we wanted to do. We loved the stream in the backyard. We spent our time at the house investigating the stream and fishing for trout. (We caught 1 little brook trout, a perfect experience for our young daughter). We hope to come back to Marquette soon and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful yard and cozy house

The host is a great communicator. We found the house very clean and welcoming. The beds and furniture were comfortable. The back yard was beautiful and relaxing. The only thing I would point out is that you can hear the traffic in front of the house on a busy road if that's something that would bother you. The location of the house to Marquette and many hiking trails and beaches was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super nice and convenient place

Everything you need, Melissa provided and everything ypud like to go do is super close by. Especially check out the Blackrocks cliffs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

We'd love to come back!

This is a great property. There was a beautiful pond with wildflowers around it, a nice fire pit, and outdoor relaxation areas, as well as a creek my boys enjoyed tromping through. A heads up, the hot tub is not a traditional hot tub, but rather a bath tub outside that you can will with hot water. The house is older, but well maintained and very clean. The location is fantastic. So close to downtown, hiking, the beach, just really great! The only downside to the location is that it is close to a busy road, so there is some traffic noise. Melissa, the owner, was an excellent host. She's clearly thought through what people will need when staying at her property. She was easy to communicate with and welcoming. We'd love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Jennifer H., Grand Ledge, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location for outdoors weekend.

Great house with easy access to the nearby trails, beaches and into Marquette. The rental was well equipped for all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot

We travel to Marquette every year, so we've stayed in numerous spots. This has been our favorite so far, and would definitely check this one first for our next vacation. The location is absolutely perfect for what we like. You're less than 5 minutes away from popular hikes like Sugarloaf, Hogsback, Little Presque beach, and Harlow Lake. Likewise, you're only minutes away from downtown, so you get to be away from the traffic, but still close enough to not feel like you're wasting valuable vacation time with trips into town. Melissa was also a fantastic host, and was extremely communicative. Check in/out was a breeze. If we had a question, it was answered near immediately. Lastly, my wife really appreciated the little things. We've run into issues with other rentals where we'd learn that basic necessities weren't there, or there weren't enough for our entire stay. Not an issue here. There were plenty of trash bags, toilet paper, hand soap, etc ...you'd think this would be standard at rentals, but it isn't. We never ran out of the basics here. Lastly, the smore kit for the kids was a nice and thoughtful touch. We definitely recommend this if you're looking for a cozy spot close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A true gem :-))

Melissa's house is a true gem, we stopped here for a few days during our trip along the Big Lakes. It's very well kept, has a huge garden with a pond and a small river. One evening we could even see a deer in the garden! There were all amenities that we could wish for. Coffee, a grill, cooking utensils, a washer and a dryer and much more. Everything was very clean and in excellent condition. The heart of Marquette is only a 10 minute drive. The house made us feel at home away from home. In our case this was more than important: due to the Crowdstrike grounding, our daughter had major troubles getting aboard her booked flights from Europe to Marquette and we had to do a lot of trouble shooting via phone and web. So Melissa was able, in an uncomplicated and easygoing way, to adjust our stay which was super helpful - thank you very much! All in all we can only recommend this house to future guests!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway

We loved our stay at this property. It had everything we needed and Melissa went above and beyond with the little touches like spare toiletries, laundry soap and a Smores kit. The outside grounds are beautiful and peaceful. The house isn’t a far drive from downtown, trails or stores. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, Relaxing Get Away

My wife went to. Northern Michigan University and we came ip to sight see and Golf. What a fantastic location- completely Private on several acres yet close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property and host!

We really enjoyed staying here. It had everything we needed, was well-decorated, clean and comfortable. The property was amazing. Especially the pond and trout stream. Melissa, the host, communicated well, was kind and gracious, and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!

I can’t emphasize how wonderful our visit was! This home was perfect for our long weekend getaway to Marquette. Perfectly detailed check-in, fast replies for questions. This home is located in the perfect location to enjoy town and the parks without additional excess driving. Exceptionally clean and comfortable! We look forward to another visit soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vlad S., White Lake, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

Property is very well maintained, great back yard , wonderful and very helpful and responsive host. Location is also convenient; within few miles to walking and biking trails and short driving distance to downtown area. The only negative for us was proximity of the house to main road and it is very noticeable even inside the house due to noise from the road, otherwise I would have rated 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needed getaway

It was the best vacation we’ve had in years. Great house, location, and out host Melissa. We’d come back there again with no hesitation!! Thanks for your kindness? Matt and Gary
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linnea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to trails, NMU and Phil’s 550

We enjoyed our stay, as we were in town for activities at NMU. NMU was about 5 min away. Many trailheads are close by, including a trail that runs parallel to the property (best found on google maps). As noted, this property is located on Hwy 550 and there is vehicle noise at certain points of the day. However, the fans provided in the bedrooms worked well to mask the noise while we were sleeping. This is a great place to be close to many wonderful adventure opportunities in the MQT area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Oasis

This was the perfect spot for a friends getaway. The back of the property is beautiful. We enjoyed watching the ducks and the beaver in the pond. We also loved seeing the deer make an appearance. The front of the property is close to a busy road so sometimes the traffic noise was disappointing; however, it did not detract from our visit. The owner, Melissa, was wonderful and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

The house has a beautiful backyard and big window. I drank coffee every morning looking out that window. This house is also located near many hiking trails. We were just out the city of Marquette. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Weekend

Great location for NMU parents visiting our son! Very comfortable home with beautiful stream in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful weekend getaway

Myself, girlfriend, and two of my friends stayed at this beautiful getaway over this past weekend for the ARA Rally in the UP of Michigan. Melissa was a great host, that accommodated all of our needs! The house was extremely clean, and stocked with everything we could have needed over our stay. The firepit next to the pond was great, and the trails over the little bridge were beautiful. Very optimial spot too, just 10 minutes from downtown, we were able to get food delivered as well through sites like door dash. We will definitely be back next year, maybe even sooner. Well worth the money compared to the hotels in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home with some land close to town

We really loved the backyard and well stocked kitchen equipment!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very welcoming

Melissa made it very easy for us and went above and beyond by offering to pick up groceries if we needed. The house was very cute, had everything we needed, and the property was great as well. Firewood is a 1 minute drive away near the store that has “dollar dollar beers y’all”. It was great getting back up to the UP. I miss it dearly. Only complaint is that fall color was so late this year. Thanks Melissa!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021