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Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!

A beautiful home in a quiet little neighborhood 15 miles away from the bridge and Mackinac Island ferries. This house is a perfect spot for families, friends, or just a couple that wants a quiet place to rest their head. Located just off M-123 close to recreational trails, Mackinac Island ferries, Brevort Lake boat launch, and sand dunes for swimming. Compete with all the comforts of home. Looking for something closer to town? Check out our three-bedroom house located in the city of St. Ignace.

Just a quick word about our cleaning practices. We have implimented the same cleaning practices at this home as our other short term rental property. After every guests stay we are disinfecting all heavy traffic surfaces (door knobs, faucets, remotes, cabinet handles, fridge handles, etc). Also all linen, weither used or not, is washed, sanitized, and changed. We are doing all we can to ensure your stay is a safe stay. If you need anything else please don't hesitate to ask. We also leaving hand sanitizer and a bleach cleaning spray for guest use.

The ORV trail is literally steps from the home. So this is a great location for those wishing to snowmobile, ATV, or fat tire bike down the miles of trails that the Eastern Upper Peninsula has to offer. Please let me know if you are bringing a trailer, especially in the winter, so I can plow a spot for it. If your trailer is really big (more that 2 sleds) the gas station in Moran (about 1/4 mil away) allows you to leave you trailer there. They do that figuring you will be purchasing you gas and necessities from them.

Just installed Starlink internet in the home. You should expect speeds of 200-300mb/sec while connected to the WiFi.

Also in full disclosure we do have a 3 security cameras that records outside the home.
1 records the driveway, 1 records the back yard, and 1 records the back doors. We feel this is a needed security since we do not live on site.

Property manager

Greg Bawol

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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, a security system, a first aid kit 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

Property is also known as

Spacious Family Friendly House Close To Trails

About the area

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Moran, MI

What's nearby

  • Brevort Lake - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Castle Rock - 9 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King's Fish Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bullwinkle's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bullwinkle's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪M J's Pasties - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Pasties - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Brevort Township Community Recreation Area and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Brevort Lake. Lake Michigan and Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Had a great time in the eastern UP and this was the perfect location. Love that the back yard is mostly fenced in for the dog. Apple trees in the yard! TV in every bedroom! plenty of space to spread out. Everything was nice a clean. WiFi was fast!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice well appointed home everything we needed. Clean and comfortable we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Greg was a great host! The space was great for our mini family vacation with 6 adults and 2 kids. There was only one bathroom which we had to work around but the location and price was worth it! Not too far of a drive to St Ignace to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island and have more dinner/lunch options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful paradise in the Upper Peninsula
We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful home! The hosts are communicative and thoughtful, and we felt right at home. The house was spotlessly clean, and all amenities were top notch. The beds were SO comfortable! One evening was a bit warm, so the air conditioning units were very appreciated. We can’t wait to stay here again; this will be our first choice for the Upper Peninsula from now on. :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s beautiful! 😻
The youngest traveler in our group is 3 years old. When we arrived at this cute cottage property she exclaimed, “It’s beautiful!” We all agreed this was a beautiful place to spend a weekend together with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend in Moran.
The house is great, well stocked and very comfortable. We spent a lot of time in St Ignace and on Mackinac Island. Check out the King Fish Market next door to the house for lunch, it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
UP family vacation
We had a great time and the host was responsive and accommodating! So thankful and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great get-a-way spot
This house is amazing, clean, stocked, comfy, and perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb I., Bettendorf, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
The UP!!!
We stayed with family in this beautiful country. This house provided all the comforts of home. The host and his wife provided all the amenities that we could have needed. And we had plenty of room for the 1 year old to walk and of course, an adult to follow repeatedly. It was very quite and we hit the area when the leaves were changing. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home!!!!! I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great starting point for eastern UP adventures
Checkin was a breeze and the property was lovely. It is in a quiet little community and we didn’t encounter any neighbors on our trip. The kitchen was stocked with the necessities for cooking. Beds were supremely comfortable, in my opinion. As noted in the listing, there is not central air, but opening the windows provided good airflow as well as the provided fans. The only con of the home is some creaky floorboards, but that was only an issue as we have an infant who is a light sleeper. Check out was quick and easy. It was refreshing not to have an hour’s worth of chores to perform prior to check out like some short term rentals! Our trip consisted of visits to the Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls, and Mackinac. All of these are within an hour and easy drives. Overall a fantastic experience and I would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys weekend
House is very spacious and in a good location. Owner was very responsive to messages. Recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten path
Was a great stay. Was nice to be close to Mackinac Island but not have the hustle of being in town. Close to everything and very convenient off I-75. Nice to have four queen beds, they are very firm, just be aware. Nice fire pit and yard area. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Vacation
My wife and I recently stayed here for our anniversary. The house was perfect, very well equipped, and in the perfect location. We had so much fun! The black stone grill was also a very nice feature. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Joby J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Stay
This was a nice place to stay while we were vacationing in upper Michigan, mostly because it provided a lot of space for the family and it's in a remote location. The kitchen was outfitted really well. With that said, the house was a little warm in the afternoon (only two, room air conditioners). The house, overall, needs a little attention: The kitchen cabinets didn't stay closed, which was a little annoying. One of the doors to the deck didn't open unless forced. One of the structures in the backyard looks like it is about to fall down. The ceiling fan at the top of the stairs doesn't work and one of the other ceiling fans starts to rock when on a high setting. My wife and I slept in the bedroom with a room air conditioner and it was difficult to sleep with it loudly cycling on and off all night long (I ended up using ear plugs). It's all stuff we could live with, but temper your expectations. My wife and I felt very safe to go jogging on the country roads every day. It's a really nice area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Quiet and friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything you’re looking for!
The experience was great and the house was lovely and they had everything we needed and Greg was available if we had any questions! The house was close to most of the things we wanted to do! 15 minutes from the city and then a ferry to the island which was not much longer. If you’re not sure what to do they provide a binder with so many activities. We a more than likely to stay again! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together near St. Ignace
Pleasant base for exploring Upper Michigan in spring. The 4 bedrooms were useful for 3 family group. Kitchen was well provisioned and provided all most needed items durign our stay. Living room was large and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place
Nice place close to the Mackinac Bridge. Just as pictured on the listing. Plenty of room for everyone. Host was very responsive to any questions. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter destination
House is very clean and roomy. Very convenient, only a block from the snowmobile trail. Great communication from the owner. Even took the time to email me the recent snow accumulation. We will definitely be booking the house again next winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M., Hillsdale, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hunting Camp
This was our second visit at this location. The accommodations were excellent! The house was warm, comfortable, spacious and well furnished. The host was awesome and welcomed us back to come again. We felt like old friends instead of just tenants. We will do this again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic location for us. house was perfect, clean and everything we needed for stay.
could not ask for a better location and house for a 3-4 day stay in UP. great communication with owner and will definitely use them again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fall Getaway
We had a wonderful “girls weekend” checking out the fall colors. The house was perfect for a home base for our adventures. Everything we needed was provided and the beds were so comfy. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

STEVE O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring the UP
Overall home provided everything we were expecting. Beds were comfortable and household provisions were up to par. Stairs to the upstairs bedrooms were a little treacherous as we are all 70+ and I would be leery if I had little ones as well. Home is not completely fenced as listing states. We were expecting to be able to let our dogs run but not possible without a fence. Overall a great location for exploring eastern to central UP
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weeken
House was everything we expected and more. Great location for getting to the bridge but far enough to get away from the busy areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Neighborhood, Great Location!
We rented this property to have as a location close to Mackinaw, but yet, able to make other day trips to the UP to experience the natural beauty. Pictured Rocks and Tahquamenon Falls were highlights of the day trips we made, as well as Sault St Marie. We enjoyed Mackinaw Island, but a little touristy for us. We rented bikes and tried to stay away from the crowds!:) The house was spacious, clean, very nicely updated and we had plenty of room with 6 kids (all teenagers) and 2 adults. The one bathroom is adequate and can be manageable. The kitchen and laundry was a plus , as well as the quiet neighborhood to come back to of an evening for a bonfire and movie. I would stay here again for summer. I’m not a winter traveler but I hear the house is located right by the ATV winter trails. A true gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022