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Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Grand Marais

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A single-story house with a front porch, a welcome sign, and a garage door.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small front yard.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a glass door, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a refrigerator, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Place, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickle Barrel House Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Grand Marais
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

Heart of Grand Marais.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Pickle Barrel House Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior. Light Keepers House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Grand Marais - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Burt Township Marina - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Breakwall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪West Bay Diner & Delicatessen - ‬2 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.

Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown

Welcome to this cozy two-bedroom two-bath cottage located on H-58 on the east side of town. Enter through the delightful front door foyer into the living room with comfortable seating and charming details of the reclaimed wood coffee table and board games galore. The kitchen features vintage-style cabinetry and high top table and chairs for four. Continue on to the first bedroom features a full-size bed with a bathroom next door in the hallway. The master bedroom has a private bathroom and a queen-size bed. Equipped with a wide driveway and spacious garage to store your toys, as well as a spacious mudroom with a washer and dryer. Enjoy a spacious yard and all the comforts of home, Carter’s Cottage is the perfect launchpad for your Upper Peninsula adventures. Wifi is available for digital nomads on a working vacation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cottage
2 Bedrooms 2 Baths
73048

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 99.8 mi (118-min drive) away from the Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown?

As of Jul 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown on Jul 19, 2026 start from $402, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.9 mi (19-min drive) from Twelvemile Beach and 12.9 mi (19-min drive) from 12-Mile Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown to downtown Grand Marais?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Grand Marais.

Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was clean and well maintained and had everything we needed…and then some. Loved the convenient location too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in went well. House was very clean and tidy, Great location for seeing the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand Marais is a quaint town, very friendly people. Many outdoor activities, sites to see. We especially enjoyed the view of the dunes from the Log Slide in the Pictured Rocks National Park. Carter's Cottage was very welcoming, clean and conveniently located!! We'd stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size for the 4 of us. Loved that we had access to the garage since we brought our ebikes. Very close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little place

We stayed 3 nights it was perfect for 2 couples. Plenty of places to go yooper light hunting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great town and place

Friends trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

The cabin was very comfortable, clean and well stocked with everything one might need. The location was perfect, close to the beach and downtown area. A bonus not found in many rentals is the garage which came in handy during the hailstorm that happened during our stay. We highly recommend this cabin and would love to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The house was very clean and we loved the layout. Very roomy. We have musicians as friends and the layout made playing very convenient. Loved the short walk to town as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Marais stay

Close to town and beaches. Information on Wi-Fi could have been with information about home on table.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very nice

We loved our stay at Carter's Cottage. It was clean, cute and comfortable. The location was perfect with easy access to ORV trails and within walking distance to Grand Marais. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Our stay was absolutely perfect!! The cottage was exceptionally clean and well stocked with kitchen supplies and utensils needed for cooking any meal, games and books. Location was the best with being only a couple minutes from the beaches. I would stay at Carters Cottage again in a heartbeat. Thank you for a wonderful stay during our main summer vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Grand Marais

House was in the village. Short walk to beach on harbor, picnic tables with grills, and downtown restaurants. Easy access to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Would rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place in Grand Marais, MI

Place was nice, good location with a short walk to downtown. Updated appliances with an oversized washing machine. It was nice having two bedrooms with two bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This is not the property we stayed at. We were at the Pine House in Grand Marais. The town is full of character and nice people. The Pine House is in a terrific location. It is old and was very musty and damp which caused everyone's allergies to flare up. But it did have everything we needed (except a dehumidifier) for our stay. We will know better what to look for next time. We will likely visit here again - just in a different home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Week Snowmobile Ride

It was very nice and we really liked being able to use the garage for our machines at night. TV streaming was great as well. We think it would be nice to be able to sleep 3-4 people. It was just 2 of us this trip to Grand Marais.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Grand Marais - nice little town and great weather

Nice place to stay. Beds were clean and comfortable. Clean and everything was in working order. We combed the beach, Lake Superior was at it normal 40 degree water temp. COLD, but you could get used to it. Nice diner in town. Make sure you bring the groceries you will use as there isn't much in town for groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Our family had an amazing stay at Carter's place! The amenities were perfect for my wife, two young daughters and myself, plenty of space and the two bathrooms were a bonus. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance and utensil that we needed (this has been an issue for us at many places we've stayed around the US). It was a short walk to downtown, the beach and where the rest of my extended family was staying, we never felt the need to use the car unless the destination was out of town. We will definitely look into staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for 2 couples

This was the perfect rental for 2 couples on a side-by-side trip. The house is bigger than it seems in the pictures and the house has a great layout. The laundry room was so convenient, because when we would get back from riding we could throw our dusty clothes in the washer before entering the main part of the house. It kept everything and everyone cleaner. The house is extremely close to downtown and near by trails, great location. I would definitely stay there again, I was very impressed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

My family stays in the U.P. every summer. We love rock hounding and the peace and quiet in the U.P. This was the first time that we had stayed in Grand marais. The house was very clean and quiet. I would definitely recommend this home to everyone. Convenient walk to downtown to great restaurants, awesome ice cream stand, and cute little grocery store. Close to some of the most beautiful Rock beaches in my opinion. Also very close to pictured rocks National Lakeshore. Which is a must see if you are in the area. This home is a wonderful place to stay. I would love to stay in this home again. My only suggestion would be manager or owner answering questions before your stay. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gloria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Modest outside but comfortable inside

When we entered and saw the water stains on the opposite wall in the garage, we had a feeling of foreboding, and we were happy that the inside of the home was comfortable, clean and inviting. The dishwasher has been removed and a rack for storage of pots, and pans was in its place. So, all dish dishwashing was done by hand. It would be nice to provide Kleenex for guests. One thing that struck us as funny was an envelope to leave tips for the cleaning service. I’ve never seen that in any rental before. After paying very generous cleaning fees that seemed a little funny. Some additional lighting would be appreciated. Especially in the showers. Otherwise everything was comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice, Would Come Again

From the outside photo it looks small but inside it's quite spacious. The main living area is all open, kitchen on one end and the living area on the other. Nice Roku and TV, and wi-fi works fine. Two bathrooms and two bedrooms. Laundry room has new looking Kenmore equipment. Propane heat. No AC but it's rarely needed. Ceiling fan in living area and the larger bedroom. One half mile into town, easy to walk if you want. Pleasant and safe neighborhood and park in the driveway off the road. My wife & I would stay here again if & when we get back to GM.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Very clean, plenty of comfortable seating in living-room. No air-conditioning but fans helped keep it cooler in the house. Great restaurants. Residents very welcoming and helpful. Great vacation! Only issue was communication regarding the reservation we made on 4/24/23. My first time using VRBO. Was not aware the payment for the reservation was handled separately through the rental's management company (Lake Superior Vacation Rentals). That should have been made clearer. As a result, I thought we had a reservation but was unsure when I received an email from LSVR,on 9/8/23 (after free cancellation date) regarding final payment. After repeated phone calls & emails to LSVR, around 9/8/23, with no response to clarify reservation and payment, we contacted VRBO. That's when we learned that payment was not taken out at the time the reservation was made 4/24/23. VRBO was also unable to reach LSVR. With our vacation approaching fast, we ended up making reservations elsewhere just in case. LSVR did not call, email or contact me again until 9/23/23. From 9/8/23 to 9/23/23, we didn't know whether we still had a reservation or not. VRBO and Lake Superior Vacation Rental Communication need to communicate clearer at reservation time. We ended up cancelling our stand-by reservation once our original reservation was confirmed. That shouldn't have happened. From 9/8/23 to 9/23/23, we were scrambling around to find an alternative reservation. It was unnecessary stress.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louella U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best friends trip!

Very close to Lake Superior! Comfortable home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary stay

This property is great. House is nice, clean, and has everything you need.. Close to town and many sights to see. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Time in Grand Marais

Carter’s Cottage is a cute, quaint, “home away from home.” The house is conveniently located on a Main Street, just a short walk from all things Grand Marais (including beautiful Lake Superior). It has everything you will need…all we brought was food and personals. We did not spend much time at the house (we spent our days touring the UP)…but were able to use our home cable to watch movies in the evenings (WiFi was great). It does not have AC…but the breeze from the lake kept it comfortable. It was just the spot for our long weekend….and the area will not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022