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Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!

Enjoy beautiful Lake Independence 25-30 miles NW of Marquette, MI with a 3-bedroom lake cottage right on the southside of the lake with a sandy beach and dock. Pontoon not included, but there is an open boat slip on our dock (mid-June through mid-October). 2 kayaks are included.

Some of the best UTV, snowmobiling, mountain biking, and skiing trails along with backcountry snowmobiling in the U.P. are right in your backdoor. Fish for walleye, perch, pike, and bass on Lake Independence in the summer or winter!

Fall 2023 Update: We've widened the driveway of N3324 so there is plenty of room for snowmobile trailers, along with additional parking. We've also purchased the empty lot next door so there is even more room for parking.

Property manager

Lee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Exterior
Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Sugarloaf Mountain - 28 min drive
  • Northern Michigan University - 35 min drive
  • Superior Dome - 36 min drive
  • Presque Isle Park - 37 min drive
  • Marquette Mountain - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Hollow Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views! located?

This Big Bay cottage is on the beach, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Superior, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Dead River Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Very Relaxing Get Away
We had a fantastic stay at this property. It is off the beaten path and a very quiet setting. The private beach was a nice place to relax and enjoy the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bay Vacay!
We stay in Big Bay every year and this house was perfect for us. The hosts were great and the location was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
fabulous
Relaxing, comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay for my sons wedding
My son got married in the area and we booked the cabin to stay at. It was incredibly close to all of the wedding festivities which was great! We were pleasantly surprised with the views and coziness of the cabin. I would highly recommend staying here as it looked like it have everything for a family to enjoy a week of fun. Given the nature of our trip we really weren’t able to spend much time there but the time we did spend at the cabin was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eagles and Walleye
Great view .The deck is a great place to hang out the property is spacious , looking forward to coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chill
Clean, quiet, little secluded. House has everything for a comfortable stay. If I’m in the area would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David F.

Lake Independance Big Bay, MI
House was great for our stay in Big Bay, had everything needed for our meals. Comfortable, great internet and even better Views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage!
Excellent location and views. Cottage has modern amenities such as central AC and heat. Nice decorated and very comfortable with large bathroom and a/d. Kitchen and bathroom both extremely well stocked. Loved having use of two kayaks and the fire pit, although we didn't use, is a great bonus. We enjoyed our usual Big Bay Area activities and hope to be return guests. Lee, the host, responded very quickly to questions and is extremely friendly and professional as a VRBO host. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful getaway on the lake, Thanks, the Hagens
Never left, why would you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bay
Everything was as advertised, Lee was a fantastic host and a wealth of helpful information. The guest book was full of local history, and desired destinations. 5 stars! We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023