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A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence.

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Fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Big bay, MI
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • UP Health System - Marquette
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Presque Isle Park
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bay

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Superior and 25 miles (40 km) of Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Hidden Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Northern Michigan University - 53 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Superior Dome - 54 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 57 min drive - 37.1 miles
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 57 min drive - 37.2 miles
  • Presque Isle Park - 63 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Hollow Cafe - ‬7 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.

A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence.

Beautiful A-Frame cottage on the sandy shores on lake independence. Great location with easy access to the lake from your own private sand beach. Relax in a hammock and enjoy the sound of the waves or take out one of the 4 kayaks for a lake excursion.

For those who like to take a more relaxed approach to their vacation, The Thunderbay and Lumberjack are located in Big Bay and they are both open for lunch and dinner.

You can take a short drive to The Big Bay Lighthouse which has tours of the grounds as well as a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse.

There are also plenty of hiking trails for all ages. The hike to the top of the Thomas Rock is short and sweet but provides incredible views of Lake Superior/Lake Independence and the Big Bay Area.
Just steps from the cabin you can hike the Iron River which leads you to the beautiful untouched beaches of Lake Superior. There is also the Yellow Dog River hiking trail which lead you to the amazing Yellow Dog waterfalls.

Crams general store is also located in the heart of Big Bay. They provide anything from groceries, fishing license as well as bate and tackle and everyone’s favorite part... Soft serve ice cream. : )

Please reach out with any questions you have about the cabin itself or the Big Bay Area.

Property manager

Ryan

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

A frame Cabin Located on the Shores on Lake Independence
A Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence.

Frequently asked questions

How close is A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. to the airport?

This vacation home is 46.5 mi (70-min drive) away from the Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. to downtown Big Bay?

This vacation home is 6.4 mi away from Powell.

A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linette S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and couldn't have been happier with the house, amenities, and location. The property was impeccably maintained and provided everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owners were fantastic at communicating, ensuring we had all the information we needed before and during our visit. We highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cottage

We loved staying at your cottage. You are a wonderful host. And i would tell all my friends to book your cottage for a peaceful relaxing getaway location in the up
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week in August

Overall this was an excellent stay. Host had pretty much everything you could need available at the cabin. He was very responsive to questions. Location was beautiful and relaxing. Lake was nice- not super busy. Cabin was decorated nicely- very modern. My only complaints would be regarding the water- I would suggest bringing your own drinking water. Sulfer smell was over-powering... the water in my glass was actually yellow-ish... didn't feel great about drinking it, but just went to the local general store and bought water bottles. Only other complaint was that the windows really needed washing- lots of cobwebs and spiders... it's such a beautiful view, that took away from it a bit. The inside of the cabin was spotless, though... I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C., Rochester Hills, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View, Beach

Really enjoyed our stay, especially the view, the beach, and all the outdoor activities in the area as well as spending time in and around the city of Marquette, its parks/harbors/waterfront and Northern Michigan University.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Effingham IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in da UP!

We had a great stay at the Eh-Frame Cottage in Big Bay, Mi. Ryan has put a great deal of thought and effort into his renovation of the cottage. From booking to checkout, Ryan was always readily available to answer any questions or issues we had. It is refreshing to stay at a property whose owners take care of the cottage the same whether they are staying or hosting guests. We enjoyed coffee on the back deck in the mornings, rode our side by sides during the day, and ended evenings with a kayak ride in the pristine lake. The setup of kayaks and fire ring by the lake are a perfect combination for a relaxing evening. We look forward to a future stay when even more renovations are complete. Thank you Ryan for such an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Exactly as advertised and owner was very attentive to any ideas and desires! Thank you, Ryan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve D., Grand Rapids Michigan

Nice cottage off the beaten path

I was a little disappointed with location of this cottage it showed its location address in a different location, but had to have the owner send us a latitude/longitude pin to actually find the cottage. We came up to do some fishing on the lake, but could not dock our boat to his property do to very shallow waters where this cottage is located. The cottage has a nice layout with 2 different sitting areas. The only disappointing thing was the refrigerator was not clean, otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

If you want peace stay here.

Ryan has done an amazing job with this remodel. He has included everything but the food in this place. We hardly wanted to leave - so we just hiked near Marquette and enjoyed the evenings by the lake. Met some friendly people on the lake while paddle boarding (we had our own). Learned the history of Henry Ford in that area, the anatomy of a murder movie, snd the Brunswick factory. Very cool area. We likely had a baby moose on the lake near us the first night. Wish we had seen it only heard it’s call. It was me and my 3 teens and we just loved every minute. Thank you again Ryan!

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake house

This house was beautiful and the area was amazing. It’s a bit far from everything and the local store didn’t have much we needed. The only thing I could have used was a washing machine but overall we had an amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and perfect cabin

This cabin was so clean and comfortable and I have never stayed in a more stocked vrbo. The owners really went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could possibly need. I would recommend this for families who want to enjoy the beautiful UP.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This house is very nice and tastefully decorated. The location is perfect, right on the lake. The water was pleasantly warm and the kids had a lot of fun. The owner was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021