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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Brimley, MI
  • Brimley State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bay Mills Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wild Bluff Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Brimley

On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wheels of History Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Brimley State Park with a stay here. Wild Bluff Golf Course and Bay Mills Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Brimley State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bay Mills Casino - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wild Bluff Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kings Club Casino - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Point Iroquois Light Station - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sacy's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Back Bay Grill & Games - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Inn & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dancing Crane Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gliss Express - ‬44 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sitting on the Back of the Bay

Beautiful sunrises & sunsets on the Back Bay. This home is a vacationers paradise. You can see Canada from the living room and watch the freighters. Boat launch 1000 ft away and we are currently working on putting in a boat dock. ATV and Snowmobile trail just feet away. A little slice of Paradise. Enjoy

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  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

There are beds for 4 however you could sleep 1 on each couch for a total of 6 overnight guests.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sitting on the Back of the Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sitting on the Back of the Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Sitting on the Back of the Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sitting on the Back of the Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Bay Mills Casino (4-min drive) and Kings Club Casino (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sitting on the Back of the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sitting on the Back of the Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sitting on the Back of the Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sitting on the Back of the Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sitting on the Back of the Bay to downtown Brimley?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Brimley.

Sitting on the Back of the Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely base camp for our eastern / central UP adventures. The smoke from Canada made for some lovely sunsets. We saw crows, hawks, and eagle, and watched a family of otters swim by. We used the back deck to watch the freighters. Easy access to Brimley state park and Iroquois lighthouse for swimming. The beds were comfy and we had everything we needed for meals and family time. We arrived during a heat wave and used the portable AC very effectively but the latter half of the week, it was open windows and enjoying the lake breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela a.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacation

Very satisfied with our choice of this property. Roomy, clean and comfortable inside and spacious outdoor areas. Beautiful location on the water, no real beach access due to a sort of shoreline seawall, but the Brimley State Park beaches were within a mile, also good restaurants nearby. We had a front row seat for the 4th of July parade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is right on the water and SO beautiful. Very clean, and the neighbors are great too. 10/10 will stay here again. The host is super responsive and really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy T.

The house had fantastic views from the main living space. Overall the house needs a deep clean outside and a dehumidifier inside, it was musty smelling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whitefish Bay Retreat

Very spacious home with a great kitchen. Beds were comfortable and the home had everything you needed. Spectacular view of Whitefish Bay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest and relaxation!

Beautiful location on the water. Very clean and comfortable. TV was hard to find local news stations. We don't all know how smart tvs work. Directions and programs would be helful. Just a suggestion. Loved the view from living room and deck. Saw 4 freighters in a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

UP Vacation

The property has an awesome view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular cabin - like a 5 Star hotel!

We wanted a place that was close to family where we could just relax. This exceeded all expectations! Everything had an extra special touch. The view is extraordinary - we even had Northern Lights on the first night! Beautiful deck and great for watching freighters and wildlife. The furnishings are lovely and everything feels new, yet retains that cabin feel. We had family stay with us one night with small kids and it was great for them too! We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

This place was in a great location for us to stay and meet up with other family members that were in town/live nearby. The place was clean and the view was excellent. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie H.

Good UP location /Beautiful view of the bay

This is a good location to be able to enjoy the far eastern side of the UP. Watch the Freighters heading to/from the locks. This is a “up north” getaway, not a luxury lake house. Some things have been updated, some things could be better with a little effort. The two bedrooms are small but functional. The beds. Very comfortable- relatively new mattresses good bedding. Good dressers bedrooms, Towels- plenty. The kitchen, not brand new but it all decent. Well stocked with dishes, glassware, toaster, coffeemaker (not keurig). The living room is decent, great view and a lovely gas fireplace. Ceiling fans (very helpful in the heat wave we were there for and 95% humidity). Hot water- good pressure. A Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher. New deck furniture and outdoor rug made an otherwise rough looking deck very usable. Backyard facing the bay has Solo stove firepit with chairs and a gas Grill (but we had to clean it to use) No physical access to the water from the yard. Easy access to the Soo for groceries and anything else you need and near the Bay Mills Casino. Some things could use attention to make the place shine: Full Bathroom is dated but ok, the tub and shower are oddly separate units. The shower needs a better curtain. The hallway needs better light fixture or Bulbs. Windows and screens-need to be cleaned of spider webs/bugs. A few sticky spots in cabinets. Baseboard covers need a coat of paint. Outside needs maintenance. Missing gutters, holes in the deck need repair.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

Great location

We had a fun stay at this property. Location was great as we could walk to a small fishing pier and also to a great local restaurant. The layout of the house worked well for us and the beds were very comfortable. I would have given 5 stars but the house and the outside grill could be kept a little cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous view of the bay

This house is right on the water and has a gorgeous view with huge back windows. The house is dated and is an amusing combination of 70s (wall paneling and an avocado green tub) and log cabin furniture. There isn’t much decor but the view more than makes up for it. The house is clean and has a nice kitchen with everything you need. The only thing I couldn’t find was a kettle. The fridge is showing its age but there’s a chest freezer to use. The house is in the woods so there are bugs outside and spiders who snack on them. The windows desperately need to be cleaned, as do the baseboard heaters. The deck also seems to be held together with spider webs. That being said, when we had a small issue, Clayton came over the next morning to help! He is super nice. Brimley is a great location - 20 minutes to the locks and about an hour to Tahquemenon Falls.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey B., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay on the bay

We stayed 5 nights and enjoyed our time there. The view is stunning, but there is no water access from the backyard. There is a significant drop / sea wall and no dock, ramp, or beach to access water. I didn’t realize this before our arrival. The kitchen has been updated and is nicely stocked. I appreciated the stainless steel cookware and glass dishes. The dishwasher and laundry were convenient and in good working order. The owner let me know the freezer was leaking before our arrival, but I didn’t notice any leaks, however it was impossible to even open the freezer door more than a few inches. The indoor gas fireplace was so nice to use in the evening, as was the outdoor fire pit. You can park in the garage, and the house is close to lots of sights and places to enjoy the outdoors. We went to Brimley State Park and a nearby roadside beach out past Iroquois Point. Yes, the deck is in desperate need of repair / replacement. It didn’t bother me though, as I spent most of my time in the chairs in the yard (mid July there were only 3, one was broken in the garage). The inside was very clean, but those big windows are also in desperate need of help. I was tempted to get a broom and hose and do it myself, but just watched the ginormous spiders spin their webs instead. VBRO says you’ll get check in info 3 days before, so I reached out 2 days before arrival and the owner let me know that they give check in info 24 hours before arrival. 8/10 would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Great house. Loved the lakeside view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

It was a nice place. Only reason did not get 5 stars on all of is was I had to time with check in info. I had to reach out to the host to get check in information. There was no house # on the property. Mailbox numbers worn off. Husband found post with house numbers in the deep grass on property looking for some starter wood. Did get informed of frig leak right before we went. Had to have a towel on the floor to keep the water getting on floor. Gutters and deck in need of repair. But it was a quaint little place and we do appreciate letting us stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

Amazing view in a dated home

The view was amazing. The home was adequetely stocked and the hosts' communication was great. The home is in need of overall updates and cleaning, inside and out. Their was no air conditioning and we stayed during a heat wave. It was uncomfortably warm with no breeze off the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy with a view

We loved the house and all of its charm. The view was amazing. Loved watching the freighters on their way to/from the Locks. We were there during both hot days (85) & cold (40). The ceiling fans kept the place very comfortable during the heat & the furnace kept us cozy when the weather turned. Great location with an amazing view! Convenient to gas, places to eat, groceries, and more. Host was responsive & helpful. We would love to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hangin' on the Bay

Great location, lots to do in the area, really enjoyed the fire pit and the stars were Amazing! As a photographer I got some of the best star shots ever, especially part of Ursa Major, I got the Big Dipper rising over the pine tree's, might even put this one in to print! Great Stay, Many Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Sunfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

We felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Loved that I could bring my dog. She loved running around the back yard. Especially loved the view. Watched freighters and ducks. Loved viewing the stars and the sunrise was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back of the bay

We had a great time. The house was clean, the beds were very comfortable and the location was great. Those are the things we value, and it had them all.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manemann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip

We stayed here for 3 nights and really liked it. The house was plenty big enough for our family of 4. The views of the lake and the ships going by was great. Though the place is older, it has been nicely remodeled on the inside. The inside was very clean also. The outside of the property could use a little bit of attention. The location is very good for getting to the destinations in the eastern UP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C., Grand Ledge

Liked: Cleanliness

Brimley

House was nice but view was amazing. House had everything we could ask for. Management was great to communicate with. Truly enjoyed watching the ships go buy. State park is close for swimming. We had a boat in tow and was easy to park. Thank you again. I will stay here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 UP Vacation

This was our first time renting a cottage and it did not disappoint. We stayed for a week. Upon walking in and seeing the fantastic view through all the windows to the total feeling of relaxation we got from just sitting outside down by the water was amazing. I loved that this cottage is a blend of old and new. New kitchen, flooring and remodeled bathrooms. Lovely great room with stone fireplace. Shower in main bath has two shower heads, plenty of hot water. Dishwasher and washer and dryer. You can see the ships at a distance. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that the listing says A/C but we did not see that in any way. Granted it doesn't get that hot but there had been a lot of rain just before we got there and we would have liked to dry it out/dehumidify with the a/c. We were perfectly comfortable with ceiling fans and windows open. Soo Locks are abt 15 minutes away. Whitefish point 45 min to an hour.Bay Mills casino is less than 10 minutes. It really is a nice quiet area. Owner, Amy, very quick to respond and also offered to stock the place with fresh meats from their farm. I would love to see the place in the Fall. Colors must be amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

This house is a great place to stay. We really enjoyed the garage to load and unload since it rained a lot. The living area was so relaxing to watch for the big ships to pass to and from the locks. We had no trouble getting into the place and it was just what we needed. Had 3 adults there so the extra bathroom was appreciated. I would definitely recommend this place to stay if you are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023