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Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Grand Marais

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Smart TV
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Place, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickle Barrel House Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Light Keepers House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

Heart of Grand Marais.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Superior and Pickle Barrel House Museum. Light Keepers House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • beach near Grand Marais - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Woodland Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Breakwall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪West Bay Diner & Delicatessen - ‬1 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.

Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach

Welcome to Aurora Borealis Cottage! This stunning two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage, complete with a sofa sleeper, is located next to West Bay Diner, just across the street from a public beach on the bay in beautiful downtown Grand Marais, Michigan. This unique cottage features a peaceful enclosed front porch, perfect for stepping back in time. Relax and reflect on days gone by while savoring the moment to restore your spirit for the days ahead. Within walking distance, you'll find restaurants, museums, gift shops, and stores, as well as the breathtaking sunrises and sunset beaches Lake Superior has to offer.

Seasonal property available May 1 thru November 1 only.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • 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

  • 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, a first aid kit, 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

83698

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 99.8 mi (116-min drive) away from the Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.7 mi (23-min drive) from Twelvemile Beach and 12.7 mi (23-min drive) from 12-Mile Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach to downtown Grand Marais?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Grand Marais.

Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Paul M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice view, quiet part of town, walk across the street to a sandy beach. Close to restaurants and groceries. Many updates, well kept, nice bathroom, bedrooms are a little small. We liked it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our favorite place during our trip. The house has an amazing front porch that you could spend hours on. Right next door is a diner. The smoothie/coffee place was within walking distance. The beach wasn’t very crowded. I would recommend this stay to anyone contemplating it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The location more than made up for the property's shortcomings since it's a short walk to the cute downtown and the spacious beach where you can see sunsets and hunt for rocks. It's also a short drive from waterfalls and beach trails.The porch has a partial view of Lake Superior and is a highlight, but the bedrooms are so small there is only room for a queen bed and nightstands. No dressers or space to open suitcases. In one bedroom, we had to tilt the bed in order to open and close the door. The inside is a little cramped and isn't as turned out as it looks in the photos. There is no dishwasher and only one bathroom, which does have storage space for everyone's toiletries. But the inconveniences were minor, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenna M., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place. Walk right across the street to the beach, next door to the cutest diner, across from the friendliest toy store. My kids were in heaven. Quiet place, very clean, and decorated nicely. It felt very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S., Schoolcraft, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Gr at little place

Perf ct location. Very clean. Fully stocked with supplies as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Leaf peeper tour

Love the cabin and perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy w., florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful surprise

We were a group of 4 adult retirees and were extremely happy with the rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024