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North Country Retreat

St Ignace vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81340 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Saint Ignace, MI
  • Place, Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Straits State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

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About the neighborhood

St Ignace

In St Ignace .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Fort de Baude Museum. Huron Village and Museum of Ojibwa Culture are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort de Baude Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marquette Mission Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Straits State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kewadin Shores Hotel and Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬19 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.

North Country Retreat

Centrally located 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, just a short walk to the downtown district! North Country Retreat is a cozy, pet-friendly home fully furnished, and stocked for all of your cooking and cleaning needs. Located in a quiet, laid back neighborhood, you can walk to the downtown area for summer festivals, farmers markets, parades and plenty of activity but off the main street. Walk to the Ferry lines to Mackinac, church, Wednesday and Thursday evening music concerts held at the marina and the Saturday Farmers market. Enjoy a historic guided walking tour on the weekend or visit the downtown restaurants, parks, museums and shops that dot this small but quaint downtown.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,340 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

582601

Frequently asked questions

How close is North Country Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi (6-min drive) away from the Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does North Country Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is North Country Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi (13-min drive) from Edgewater Beach.

Does North Country Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at North Country Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at North Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at North Country Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does North Country Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does North Country Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is North Country Retreat to downtown St Ignace?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from St Ignace.

Reviews

North Country Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place with SO much room! Very clean! My suggestion is though, we had 6 people for reservation and table accommodates 4, when playing cards the stools they provide not practical!! Also toilet paper has to be the cheapest & worse we have ever had (6 women)-the Casino had way better or any gas station bring your own for sure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking easy, nice neighborhood but one of my dogs was attacked by an aggressive dog across the street while out walking. House smelled a bit musty at first but cleared up as we aired it out. Some spots in house were dirty, and I found a straight pin on the carpeted floor in master bedroom. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, comfortable bedrooms, well equipped kitchen, great sitting area. Great location to grocery store and site seeing.A huge drawback was the lack of recycling bin or place to take recycleable things.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Xenana P., Alhambra

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is comfortable and reasonably equipped. The beds are memory foam and therefore provide a lot of underneath storage since there are no box springs. There is ample closet and dresser space throughout.The living room provides ample seating for a group with views of the front yard. The furniture is not as pictured but comparable though two of the chairs have no arms (not important to our group).We found that overall the appliances were dated but functional. There were ample bath towels but no washcloths. Also very limited kitchen towels with no means to hand wash pots & pans or dishes -- no sponge nor washing cloth though dish soap was provided.Having access to the garage was wonderful for security and protection from the rain. The depth of the garage is somewhat short due to a workbench but did fit the Durango rental with some guidance.We enjoyed the location in St. Ignace with easy access to all the UP has to offer, as well as close to ferries to Mackinac Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to town to get everything you need but located in a quiet and cozy neighborhood for when you want to wind down.Check-in was easy and the property owner touched base a few times during our stay just to make sure everything was perfect.Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy the U.P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

North Country Retreat Review

Nice neighborhood. Clean and well stocked house. Big kitchen with nice pots, pans, silverware, dishes etc. Comfortable and clean furniture. Big garage to park and store our bikes. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Comfortable. Convenient location. Furniture is not what is shown but still nice. Only negatives are you can hear trucks on the highway(if you’re use to quiet) and the TV in the bedroom was not functional, nothing connected to it and is not a smart TV so it’s just decorative unless you bring your own DVD player (just would have been nice to know). Regardless we still would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Teresa V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank You!

Thank you for your hospitality and for allowing our family to stay at your VRBO! It was perfect for us! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base to explore the UP and Mackinac Island

Great house! Comfy beds, great showers, nice layout for family with young kids. Kids enjoyed the rec room! There was definitely some dog hair around, not a dealbreaker for us, but something to consider if there are pet allergies. Would also recommend getting some casserole dishes for cooking. Overall this is a great house and we’d definitely book it again! Thanks :)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cora G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A review you asked for.

The place smelled. Don’t know whether it was old smoke that you can’t get out of the house or just musty. Found a dirty sock by the bed- so how clean was it? Dishes weren’t clean either- coffee stains in mugs- when I washed them in the dishwasher, it came out. Also, the ping pong area smelled so badly, I couldn’t go in it after checking it out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark M., Edmond, Oklahoma

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, plain and perfect.

This house was perfect for us. We had two dogs and needed a dog friendly house. We understand that it was plain for a purpose. Why create a 5 star experience in a house that could be torn up or damaged by dogs? As such, it was well priced, comfortable, and the location was fine. Check in was a breeze and the property managers were responsive and helpful every time I reached out. I would book it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHERN S.

Liked: Cleanliness

All the comforts of home.

Very quiet neighborhood, everything was within a short drive or walk. The pictures do not do this property justice very well kept spacious and just a wonderful place to relax and visit with friends and family. The Spradlin’s
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James R.

Vacation

The house was fine, The only negative item was upon check-in the completely full outside trash containers
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Atmore, AL USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful St. Ignace

This was a wonderful home. It was everything as advertised and then some. The location was perfect and close to the docks and restaurants. Very clean, comfortable, roomy and well stocked with the basics. Beds very comfortable after long days. We would not hesitate to recommend to others or stay here again if ever in this area again. A great experience for the four of us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great UP Family Trip

Loved the house and property. It exceeded all of our expectations. It was very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to explore St. Ignace, Mackinac Island and Mackinac City. It was a great location for our family trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Away

We really enjoyed our stay. We spent a day at Traverse City, rented a boat to go tubing on Mullet Lake, spent a day at Mackinac Island and a day kayaking, putt putting and even did an Escape Room at Know Way Out. We had a great time and made many wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023