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Perfect location in Grand Marais

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum
    3 min walk
  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum
    6 min walk
  • Light Keepers House Museum
    19 min walk

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About the area

Grand Marais

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Grand Marais vacation home, you'll be steps from Pickle Barrel House Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum. Also, Lake Superior is within half a mile (1 km) and Light Keepers House Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sable Falls - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Main Stop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Harbor Front Range Light - ‬3 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.

Perfect location in Grand Marais

Located right in the heart of Grand Marais, this lovely, nautical themed home is a quick and easy walk to the beach, grocery, gas, and restaurants. This property has successfully served many new & repeat guests since 2009.

The Big House is a two bedroom home with a large, open sleeping loft featuring a catwalk that exits to an upper level deck facing the harbor. This home sleeps a maximum of eight guests. Two main floor bedrooms offer queen size beds; the loft has another full size bed and two twin beds. A full bathroom is located on the main floor, along with large living room with combined kitchen and dining room in a lovely open floor plan.
The home features a fire place, a Roku, DVD player and Enhanced WiFi. The large, well equipped kitchen has a microwave, coffee maker, toaster and dishwasher. All linens are provided. A washer and dryer are included for your use.
This house boasts a double corner lot with plenty of room for outdoor fun like yard games and sports. Bring your toys as there is more than ample off street parking for trailers, boats, bikes, snowmobiles, etc. There is an outdoor clothesline for suits and beach towels.
This property offers a large deck with seating, a grill, a covered porch and a peek a boo view of the Grand Marais Bay.
In addition, for those rainy days and fun nights, there is a game room with a pool table, a bumper pool table and a regulation ping pong table located in the clean, spacious basement. The basement also offers a newly remodeled cedar sauna with a second shower.
This home is owned and managed by a long time local Grand Marais resident who is responsive to your needs but who won’t interfere with your stay. Enjoy the comforts of home, with family and friends while taking in the natural beauty and serenity of this very special region.
For the summertime lover, this property is across the main road from the township marina/boat launch. The beach, across the street and down a public staircase, features restrooms and recently remodeled playground.
In the winter months, you can leave your trailer behind and easily access the extensive local snowmobile trail network.
Supplies included with your rental:
• 6 pack of toilet tissue
• 1 roll of paper towels
• Dish soap and dishwasher detergent
• Hand soaps
• Coffee filters and drip machine, also a Kuerig (bring your own pods)
• Trash bags

Fun things to do in the area include:
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• The Log Slide Overlook and Grand Sable Dunes
• Sable Lake and Sable Falls
• Au Sable Light house
• North Country Trail and many other local trails
• Tahquamenon Falls
• Oswald’s Bear Ranch
• Fayette Historical Townsite
• Kitch-iti-kipi , Michigan's largest incredible natural freshwater spring
• Lakes and rivers galore to fish and boat
• Miles of sandy and rocky beaches to explore

Property manager

Dan Olli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING EXCEPT OUTSIDE; RECEPTACLE PROVIDED

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Max of 2; $25 additional fee per day for a dog

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 21
Note from host: w/ approval; Overnight occupancy is 8 max
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 indicated 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
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: 21. Note from host: w/ approval; Overnight occupancy is 8 max For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Perfect location in Grand Marais Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SG2, Marquette, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Former locals in town for a quick overnight, attending a family/friends event. The games in the basement and the beach across the street kept the kids occupied while my wife and I were busy. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H., Marquette, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
As stated "Perfect Location"
Beautiful, well kept home, thoughtful & functional design for one person or a group. Both the vaulted ceilings & stonework were gorgeous. Game room was unexpected & fun too. Nice tall shower with good water pressure. Kitchen supplied with more than you need. Initial introduction with manager day one then he followed up to ensure we had his number for direct communication if needed. Many extras like the view, restaurants, pubs & even a hardware store close by. Several beaches to access within minutes for rocks, long walks or swimming. Central to other area sites not to miss either. All you have to do is get there & the treasure that is Grand Marais comes to you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Spacious/Nice/Clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a lovely time! The home was absolutely wonderful, clean, comfortable. fun, and beautiful view. The location was fantastic, we easily walked into town and the beaches. A great place to stay when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Music Hill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House on the Lake!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home across the street from the bay on Lake Superior. The location is absolutely perfect with views of the water from big windows. It's within walking distance of downtown and the beaches. The house is very spacious and comfortable- great kitchen, seating, balcony, and deck. We loved the ping pong and other games in the basement, and enjoyed them for many hours in between sight seeing. We traveled west to Pictured Rocks and East to Tahquamenon State Park and the Soo Locks. We also spent many hours on the lovely beaches enjoying the beautiful rocks and scenery. This was our first time in Grand Marais and I fell in love with the area! I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The only downside was that we couldn't put the kids to bed and stay up in the main living area because it is a loft, but we knew that going in and everything worked out just fine. We were all very comfortable and we had so much fun! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

RaeAnn W., Medford USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We love coming to the UP. The house needs some TLC with cleaning. The spaces that are harder to reach have not been touched for a long time, possibly a year or more, which makes me feel like everything is dirty. The extra shower was something to be desired along with the sauna. If it was cleaner and free of cob webs we probably would have used it, but it was not inviting at all. We will go back to the UP but don't think we will stay here again because of the lack of cleanliness. I would have know that the house has been cleaned up to get me to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
April 24
Only 3 minor suggestions first full ice trays and keurig pods would've been appreciated. Located of sauna unclear, better signage would helped
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Was very impressed with how stocked the house was, which made it very homey. My husband and all his siblings with spouses stayed for a few days, as this is the middle for everyone. Was a very nice stay. More room than the pictures look.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheri c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great UP getaway
Close to town, great view, game room is a fun bonus. Manager was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

2023 Widow’s Weekend
Great place to hang out with friends. Fabulous location close to all amenities. We gave it 4 stars because basic cleaning (floors and tables) seemed to have been overlooked for our stay. Overall, we would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot to get away!
The house was a perfect spot to use as a basecamp for our fall adventures. We could walk to the beach and restaurants, and easily hit the road to get to the sights around Grand Marais.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
I’m familiar with many areas in the UP and have stayed in Grand Marais before during the winter, but had never been to the Big House. I booked it for a long weekend getaway for my father and I- he had never been to the UP before and I knew the location would be perfect for us. I had originally planned on bringing one of my dogs, which led me to this place, but didn’t end up bringing her. The house was better than expected; plenty of UP charm and was more than big enough. The view, the fireplace, cleanliness, amenities, and proximity to town were all major pluses for us. If I had one gripe, and it would be completely trivial, it would be that the smart tv was a challenge to navigate. I would absolutely…and will likely…stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., Taylor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!!
You can't get any better than this! The location, the views and the house as well, excellent!! Dan, thank you very much for letting us enjoy your home, we will be back!! Being in Grand Marais brought all my childhood memories back, I love this town. Just like Dan mentioned, Grand Marais is no longer that "hidden gem".
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Dan is a wonderful host and very responsive. The house has a great layout for our needs, and the kitchen is very well stocked. The location is amazing. We had a great stay and I highly recommend this property and host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
This was a wonderful place to stay! The house is very charming, and everything you would look for in a cottage. The location was wonderful and the host was very nice. Definitely a place I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Stay!
Our family had a fantastic stay in Grand Marais in the Big House! We already are planning the next visit. Thank you Dan for the beautiful cabin and allowing us to make family fun memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation in Grand Marais
The house was wonderful. The views from the decks were great. The location is right in town close to everything. We had a great time and are looking forward to coming back. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
super
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun get away!
The home was great. It was clean and well kept. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean D., Pandora Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall Great place
Property was perfect for our group for snowmobiling. Much bigger feel inside then pictures lead to be. Overall Great Property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family snowmobile trip
We loved Grand Marais and our stay at the Big House. Perfect location, with beautiful views of the water and close to the trails. Everyone in town was very friendly and helpful, as well as our hosts. The open area living space was perfect for unwinding at night with games and movies in front of the fire. We hope to come back again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay ridding the north
Have rented this cabin several times with other Friends but myself this time with other friends and they liked the cabin as well till next year see you then… Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean awesome location
We had another great snowmobile trip, the Big House never disappoints. Dan Ollie is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for snowmobiling
Had a group of 8 snowmobilers and the location was awesome. Loved the openness of the cabin for the large group
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022