In Big Bay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Superior and 20 miles (32 km) of Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Hidden Beach is within 20 miles (32 km) and Sugarloaf Mountain is within 32 miles (40 km).
Northern Michigan University - 37 min drive - 41.7 km
Superior Dome - 38 min drive - 42.3 km
UP Health System - Marquette - 41 min drive - 43.8 km
Presque Isle Park - 46 min drive - 44.9 km
Getting around
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Hungry Hollow Cafe - 12 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.
Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need.
You'll have everything you need in this large house, freshly redone . Nice cozy screened in porch, large back deck, loaded kitchen for your convenience, outside fire pit for relaxing, and just minutes from everything Big Bay has to offer. There is space for the whole family, come enjoy.
Property manager
Wendy Lynn Richards
Languages
English
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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
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 and a first aid kit
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need. Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
ELLIS M.
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
Thanks Wendy for everything. See you this summer....
ELLIS M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keegan L.
21 Jan 2025
Keegan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Stay in Big Bay
Wendy is an amazing host!
She was in communication with us before our stay and gave some great recommendations on hikes. She went above and beyond in preparing the space for our family—with treats and toys and entertainment that everyone enjoyed.
The house is in an awesome location with a great backyard if you want to stay in, or several awesome spots within walking distance (Burns Beach is a 15 min walk and the Lumberjack Tavern is a 5 min walk). There are several great hikes within 15-20 min of the home that are good for all ages.
We had a great time and can’t wait to visit again!
Steve M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marian J.
26 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
big Bay Area
Great location for us in our stay. Enjoyed it 100%, Had friends close by and rode around the area. Got to enjoy wildlife and the beach.
May have to go back.
Marian J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann C.
23 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!
We loved Big Bay! Friendly people who went out of their way to be great! We enjoyed many area attractions—mining and museums, Squaw Beach and a Fall Festival! Plus so much beauty everywhere. Thank you Wendy, and thank you Big Bay!
Ann C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clay D., Ann Arbor
18 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
big bay stay
property had everything we needed for our stay
Clay D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie L., Saint Johns, Michigan
4 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bay Fun
We love this area and the price was right. Thanks for a great stay in an historic home full of charm.
Melanie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verna H.
3 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We loved our stay here. Thanks so much!
Verna H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Dan G.
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located
Older house(1920s), nice updated bathrooms and kitchen. Decorated nicely and furnished well.
Dan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet R., Strasburg, Pennsylvania
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home with All You Need
This home was exceptionally clean! Everything we needed for the week had been anticipated by the host. There were plenty of dishes in the kitchen, plenty of towels in the house and plenty of space for all seven of us who stayed here for almost a week. Thank you Wendy for quickly replying to all inquiries. You are indeed a Super Host !
Janet R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
diane m.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
We loved the charm of this house. It wa also stocked very well. We really appreciated all of the extra steps that were taken to make it convenient.
diane m.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joel L.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect all-around
Great valued home to stay at. Wendy is a great host and left our group S’mores supplies and snacks. Air-conditioned for great comfort and right in the heart of Big Bay!
Joel L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
MARK P.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Marquette
Great stay. Great location in heart of big bay.
MARK P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry/Cheryl L.
18 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The location of the property was perfect. Walkable to Lake Superior and Lake Independence. The house was cozy and comfortable and had all the essentials we needed.... and more. Loved the special touches. Would love to go back in the fall!
Larry/Cheryl L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anney W.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Property was beautiful. Ppl around were just so friendly. The ice cream store right down the street was very good. Love the 4th of July parade that went right in front of the house.
Anney W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
MARK P.
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bay Getaway
Very clean and has a homey feel to it. Right in the heart of big bay. Walking distance to all the restaurants and shops. Great spot. We will be back for sure!
MARK P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill G.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice upper peninsula Michigan house
The house has been updated and has a very nice upstairs bathroom. Hosts have attention to detail; artsy decorations, games for kids and adults, reading material, wood swing, fire pit, etc. As pics show, decks in front and side of house as well as sun room for chilly mornings or inclement weather. Kitchen well supplied with cooking utensils. We felt very welcome. Lack of internet and poor cell service (our phones are mvno) made communication difficult but who goes to Big Bay Michigan for streaming movies? No dishwasher but plenty of cleaning and drying supplies. All bedrooms upstairs.
We really enjoyed our august stay and would definitely stay here again.
Bill G.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
19 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Adventure all around!
This place was great! It had so much to do at the house like indoor and outdoor games, literature, and the fire pit and grill. The rooms, furniture, and decor were so comfortable that it would have been nice to bunker down and enjoy the ombiance. But there was adventure all around and we had to go explore! There is a park nearby that you can get a day pass to swim and play or there's Burns Landing where you get to swim in Lake Superior, which we did! The water was perfect. We visited lighthouses and waterfalls in the area, some were very close. There's a famous murder case that happened in Big Bay that we did a little investigating on. We had a blast using the outdoor games, sprinkler, fire pit, making smore's, and eating outside. The house was set up nicely and provided everything we needed and more! Thank you Wendy!
Matthew W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Morgan R.
16 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great For a Long Weekend
Spent a long weekend here with family. There were tons of indoor and outdoor toys for the kids and plenty of room for the dog to explore. There isn't wifi and the service isnt great, but there is satellite TV. There's a decent park just a block down the road that the kids loved, too!