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The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Miscellaneous
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 23250.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem

The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem! Struggling to find a quiet beach? Well, how about your OWN PRIVATE BEACH! This paradise in Rapid River has roughly 100 feet of private beach right on the gorgeous Little Bay de Noc. Words don’t do the incredible sunrises, sunsets and bonfires by the water justice. The house itself is spacious, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms to fit a big family. One of the bedrooms has three sets of bunk beds. The upstairs master bedroom has its own deck with water views, there is an updated kitchen and sitting area. There is seclusion and Mother Nature all-around, but for those who aren’t all about peace and quiet, not to worry! Across the street is a township hall with a playground for kids and mini-park for other activities. The home is only 30 minutes southeast from the stores, shops and restaurants of Escanaba, and an hour south of the same features Marquette offers. Oh, and the downtown of Rapid River has two good restaurants and an ice cream place! The perfect getaway for families large and small!

***Please contact me for Holiday rates***

Property manager

Amy Dunlap

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,694 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Bay de Noc - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Maywood History Trail - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 42 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Ludington Park - 47 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Sand Point Lighthouse - 47 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Mo's Pub - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem located?

Situated in Rapid River, this cottage is steps away from Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Michigan. Little Bay de Noc and Maywood History Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our absolute favorite vacations!
We stayed here for a week for our annual family vacation. It was the best time! 10 adults and 6 kids. Ranging in age from 2 to 84! The house was very clean with comfy bedding/ blankets, plenty of towels, & a well stocked kitchen. There were games, beach toys, & plenty of outdoor seating. We loved the kayaks and paddle board and it was so nice to have water shoes and life jackets available to use. Communication with owner was great! Quick reponse and very kind. The sunsets were breathtaking. I'm a little confused how you would sleep 23 in this house, to be honest. There are 3 bedrooms. One small room with a double bed.One decent sized room with a double or queen. One larger room with 3 sets of double/twin bunks. My husband liteally couldn't stop laughing the first night we tried to squeeze into the bottom bunk! He quickly ended up joining some kids on the couch for the entire vacation. Luckily, it was a comfortable couch. Then, upstairs there is a bed in a loft. There is also a very old pull out sofa with a mattress not even the kids would sleep on! It was extremely uncomfortable and it felt like you were laying directly on the metal frame. We made it work, but would have needed an air mattress for any more people. The only other minor thing was the "techy" door handles/locks. We kept getting locked out of the porch and kitchen doors and the code didn't always work. Thankfully, the main door had an actual manual lock and stayed unlocked. Overall, FANTASTIC. We ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Roomy home and well stocked. Wonderful property right on the water. Amazing sunsets! Host very responsive with any questions we had. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh K., Lindstrom

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation
We throughly enjoyed ourselves at this wonderful home. It was spacious and had more than enough room for myself, wife and 5 kids. The beach was amazing and having a fire while watching the sunset was a great end to everyday. It was by far our favorite place we have rented in the U.P. We are already looking at booking it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
The house was spacious and perfect for our family of 13. The beach view was beautiful with a nice yard for the kids to play. There were many extra amenities like reclining beach chairs, kayaks, many games, washer and dryer, and most anything we needed to enjoy a wonderful, memorable week.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Upper Peninsula family retreat
Our stay at this Upper Peninsula cottage was filled with fun and adventure, especially for the kids. First time visitors to the UP, the cottage was clean and spacious, providing a comfortable stay with multiple families. It came fully stocked with all the amenities we needed, making our stay effortless and enjoyable. The very spacious bunkroom was a hit with the kids. The highlight was undoubtedly the private beach, offering fun days of paddle boarding and kayaking. The view of the sunsets were nothing short of spectacular. Each night ended with a bonfire and smores as we stared up at the clarity of the stars. We took a few day trips and enjoyed exploring the beauty of Pictured Rocks and Kitch-iti-kipi. We highly recommend the Riptide Ride tour at Pictured Rocks! All of us agreed that this was our favorite vacation so far! We loved it so much, we booked next summer! Thanks Amy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Stayed here for our family vacation with 7 adults and 3 children and could have easily slept more. Great beach access, nice place to have a fire and relax outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and FUN Lake Getaway!
The location of this home cannot be beat! Beautiful grassy yard for playing, and huge sandy beach, waterfront access and amazing views over Lake Michigan. Kayaks and a paddle board provided endless entertainment, as well as searching for unique shells and treasures in the sand. A true Northern MI lake paradise for our group of 8 adults and 24 children. The layout of the home itself lent itself well to our large group. Living spaces were spread out to create several areas to hang. Large indoor and outdoor dining table, and well-equipped kitchen. **There is no AC in the house. The main living areas get a nice breeze off the lake, but next time we would bring some additional fans for the bedrooms (the hosts supplied a few fans too). Host very kind and extremely responsive to messages and questions. Overall, fantastic stay and amazing memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
The property was the perfect size. There was more than enough room for entertaining. The kids really enjoyed the fire by the beach. We enjoyed the extra touches. We made use of all of the kayaks. My nephews enjoyed the basketball hoop. The host was super responsive with all my questions. The check in process was super easy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Get-away
The property was a perfect get-away for a friend vacation. We enjoyed the property and the lake for kayaking. Thanks for hosting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zackery L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Relaxing
We got a chance to really enjoy Michigan for the first time as a family in this large, comfy house with a beautiful view! We loved the private beach space! Amy was great to work with and even provided some fun beach amenities for our family which our kids loved!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The property was very nice. Lots of room for our extended family. And the beach was great. The kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We were there for my mother's burial and to have a few days to relax & reflect on her. We were so happy to find this hidden gem. Amy was very responsive, the house was very clean and had so many extras. It is an inviting home with lots of space for everyone. We spent a lot of time by the water and playing in the yard. There was a lot of wood for campfires but we only had 1 day that the wind cooperated for us. Thank you again!!! When we have a need to rent in that area again i will be looking for availability here first.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and wonderful beach
Check in went well with opening the home and getting settled in. The home was found as expected and advertised. We had plenty of wood for the fire pit and even had charcoal for the grill! There were well placed notes to communicate guest expectations and responsibilities, and we had plenty of room for our family of 7 adults and one grandchild. The beach was our grandchild's favorite spo and there were even some sand toys for them to use. We also enjoyed the kayaks and supplied life jackets. We took a short drive to Jack's restaurant which we recommend, went to visit the local lighthouse just down the road, and also checked out an amazing custom knife store! The hosts were very quick to respond to any questions we had which mad our experience even more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Amy was awesome with everything on our stay.Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving hunting trip
The house, property and the area was wonderful. The family and I had a great thanksgiving meal and enjoyed all the area for all it has to offer. This is the second time staying at this home and it didn’t disappoint us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views of the lake!
Very nice house. Lots of space. Very clean! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, Great family time
This was our second stay here. We love the privacy of the beach and the amenities: kayaks, life jackets, games...wonderful for indoor and outdoor fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Home with Gorgeous Views
Our family had such an amazing weekend at this cozy, yet spacious home on the bay. The views are incredible and we spent tons of time outside soaking up the sunshine and beach glass hunting. Jeni was so responsive and a pleasure to use this terrific place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Triin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This was our second time to stay at this property and we had a great experience. The location is ideal, so peaceful, right on the lake. The house is comfortable and clean and I see us staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
NICE LAKE COTTAGE
Really enjoyed this place. Only downfall is distance from everything. Actually that may have been the best part. It was quiet and peaceful with deer and blue jays galore. Even saw an eagle family hunting along the coast in front of the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
fishing weekend
Terrific
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C., Des Moines, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!!!!
This property is even more incredible than the pictures show. We traveled with four small children and a set of grandparents. There was more than enough room for the eight of us. The view is breathtaking and fantastic beach access. The host Jeni was an incredible host and was so easy to reach. This is hands down one of the best homes we have ever stayed at in the last 10 years.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Triin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
This house is in a great location with a wonderful beach area, we spent a lot of time outside. The house has a unique layout that gives people more privacy, this was great for our group. My only complaint would be that the cookware and knives are old and there is not enough cups and glasses for everyone, plan accordingly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Vacation
This property is on a beautiful private beach just steps from the house. The views of the sunsets from this location look almost tropical! The house is perfect for multiple families and we are so glad we were able to be together. It made the vacation so much better and memorable to have such an awesome location! Jeni is wonderful to work with as well and responsive to requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, Great Lake, great stay!
We had a wonderful long weekend to kick off our kids’ first week of summer in this lake house. We are familiar with the area having visited nearly every summer for the last 35 years so we know how great it is(!) but have been looking for a new home to accommodate our growing family and this spot was perfect. The kitchen and main sitting area retain a log cabin feel while the rest of the home’s additions are thoughtful and well spread. We loved the master bedroom loft and gorgeous attached bath. So light-filled with great breezes and lake views throughout. The kids were thrilled by the bunk beds in the guest room (though safety rails would be appreciated on the top bunks for littles) and this is one of the cleanest rental homes we’ve ever stayed at. Plenty of space for our newly crawling baby to explore safely and confidently. Even a closet full of games for our rainy day. Loved the fire pit and beach was spot on—perfect for rock and driftwood collecting and crayfish watching. Will be back… this time later in the summer so we can enjoy more time in the water. Way too nippy still in late May to fully enjoy the kayaks and swimming. Neighbors are close but friendly and street is quiet as a mouse save the crashing waves. Wonderful stay! Thank you, Jeni!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022