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Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge

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Terrace/patio
On the beach, sun-loungers
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge

Beautiful home located on Squaw Beach and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge near Big Bay, MI approximately 30 miles North of Marquette, MI. Home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, stone fireplace, large kitchen, dining room, deck, and BBQ grill. Exceptional views. Beautiful sunrises. Northern lights. Great for star gazing. Watch boats approaching the harbor. Town of Big Bay located about 1 mile from home.

Property manager

Mary Pat Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Harbor Refuge House
Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Big Bay Harbor Refuge
Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Harbor Refuge
Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Harbor Refuge House
Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Big Bay Harbor Refuge
Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Harbor Refuge House
Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Big Bay Harbor Refuge
Large Home Located Shores Lake Superior Harbor Refuge

About the area

Map
Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Northern Michigan University - 49 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Superior Dome - 51 min drive - 55.8 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 53 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 53 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 59 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Hollow Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge located?

This Big Bay holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Dead River Beach and Middle Bay Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun getaway location

House was great, but the location was even better. Beautiful sunrises can be seen everyday, very quiet and nice private beach. Would stay here again for certain
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Spot

Beautiful location and home! We had a wonderful time. Perfect beach location for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getting together along the 'big lake'

We rented this charming log dwelling to enjoy a week with family and get together with local friends. Lake Superior never fails to delight and it's always good fun visiting Marquette.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great place

Just like the last time we stayed, it was a great place. Mary Pat is very accommodating and a great host. Look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Linden, mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin!

Had a great time here! Very roomy and comfortable. Beautiful cabin and location. Easy drive to Marquette and quite a few waterfalls close
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular location!

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

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home with a good location

Great home and location. Only thing i would suggest is to hzve some ash trays outside for s.okers and a recycle bin by the fire pit for cans
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting!

Spacious home with large kitchen and wonderful views. The weather was not very nice but we had a great time hiking, golfing and going in the boat tour if pictured rocks. We had fun at the breweries in Marquette as well. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C., Jonesville Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great swimming beach!

We had 6 adults and 4 children in our group and we stayed for 6 nights. We all loved the house and the beach. The location was great! We enjoyed the privacy of being at the end of the road and the view of Lake Superior on every side of the peninsula was amazing. Everyone swam and enjoyed the sandy beach. We only left a couple times to get groceries and spent a day at Agate Beach. It was very relaxing and we would love to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superior

We had it all, beautiful home, amenities, enough bathrooms, boat launch near by and the sandy beach of Lake Superior!! Our host was also Superior. Fantastic memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S., Blaine, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Peaceful Get Away!!!

My son was getting married up in Big Bay so since we enjoyed this Beautiful place last year we decided to reserve it again. The weather wasn't as nice but we still enjoyed the beach area. She has many games upstairs to play but we did buy a puzzle and put that together. If you want a beautiful place to stay for all ages...This is a must Stay!! Lots of rooms/bed, huge kitchen, 2 full bathrooms and a 3/4 upstairs. Getting to the beach is very accessible for which I need because I have an adult (child) that has a small form of cerebral palsy and he can make it down there...so It works out Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry f., Grand ledge, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home on Big Bay

Large comfortable house with that “up north Michigan” feel. Great views from inside and out. Sandy beach and nice walk down beach. Large kitchen, family room and dining areas. Plenty of tv channels. Canoe on property and kayaks for rent in Big Bay. Excellent paddling to rock cliffs nearby. Not too busy road and trail bike riding from house. Good breakfast diner and two nice dinner restaurants a mile away in Big Bay. Tennis courts in Big Bay (we modified for Pickleball). Great trails, lookouts and waterfalls in area. Easy drive to Marquette. Looking forward to a return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Terry and family from Plymouth, MI

My wife & I, our son and his wife and four children (6 yrs and under) stayed here the first week in August, 2015. The home was wonderful, excellent views with water on 3 sides and great sunrises. Kids enjoyed swimming on private beach and adults used the kayaks provided. Everyone had a great time and the owner, Mary Pat, was great. She was easy to work with and even allowed us to show up early which was awesome after an 8 plus hour drive with 4 small kids. She made us feel like family. We can't say enough good things about this property or the owners. We will come back to this one!

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great COVID getaway!

This home is perfect for families wanting to play together. It is situated on the shore of Lake Superior as well as on a warmer harbor of refuge. The sand beach is a wonderful playground. We brought up a kayak and paddle board and there is a canoe provided. We had nightly fires in the fire pit. The cottage is completely equipped with kitchen utensils, bedding, and towels. We experienced a spectacular thunderstorm with unrelenting lightning. A bed full of grqndkids is a blessing. Mary Pat is very attentive and a great source of information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Mary Pat was wonderful to work with. We rented her home for our workers and their family for two weeks while we were completing a project in Marquette. The location was far enough from Marquette to relax but close enough to everything we needed. House was clean and comfortable. More than enough beds to go around. The house is on a little peninsula with water on 3 sides of the house. Perfect house to open the windows to let the breeze come in or have a small campfire while listening to the water. The extra fridge in the garage was great for the size of group we had. The house had more than everything we needed. I would be more than happy to visit here again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Breanna O.

Beautiful home, incredible views

My girlfriends and I recently stayed here for a fun Girl's Weekend. We couldn't have asked for a better stay. The house is immaculate and spacious, but still cozy. We each had our own rooms, but spent a lot of time together in the living room near the fireplace. Every window has an incredible view. The living room has several large windows to look out at the break wall and lake. And the house sits on a peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides. The location is perfect. The house is fairly secluded, but Big Bay is a short drive away (probably walkable in the warmer months). The Thunder Bay Inn has great prime rib and the Lumberjack Tavern is a lot of fun. No question we will stay again. I would highly recommend this rental.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty by the Water

We absolutely loved our stay. Ours was a group of six: my husband and I, our thirty one year old son and his girlfriend, and our twenty eight year old daughter and her boyfriend. We live on the East and West coasts, so this vacation provided a way for us to spend time together in a beautiful place after a long hiatus (too long!) due to Covid. The rental is a lovely large home that is surrounded on three sides by water. There are amazing views and hang-out spots, both indoors and out, with group spaces as well as little private nooks to relax and enjoy the expansive feeling surrounding the place. We loved the sound of the waves. And the water was warm and swim-able! The house had everything we needed for a fun, relaxing stay. Mary Pat is a wonderful host! She is so accommodating, helpful and friendly. Felt as though we'd known each other a long time. We'll have many fond memories of this vacation. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

We loved the big kitchen. A great property. Wonderful lake Superior views. Bedding and towels could be updated. Everything you could need is provided. The beach was a great plus. Thanks for the use of your home...😊😊😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Our family had a wonderful and relaxing time here. The home had everything we needed and the best part was the beach right out the back door!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Northern Michigan Family Vacation

Lots of room for our family of 6, with a spacious kitchen, and comfortable sleeping. Beautiful, all sand beach (did miss looking for rocks/beach glass). There’s a great view from the yard. Unfortunately, there was a continuous squeak, coming from the harbor area, during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful! We enjoyed the beach, cabin, and views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

The host Mary Pat was wonderful to deal with and very accommodating. A wonderful house to stay at, in a great location. Defiantly will be returning someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

arlyn j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat.

Just enjoyed our stay here. Very peaceful and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to play and relax

We enjoyed our week on the lake, with plenty of space for our family, and good hiking and biking opportunities near by. The boys enjoyed having the beach right outside the door!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcomed break

We had a great time at Mary pat’s beach home. It was very clean and well organized.