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Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Grand Marais, Michigan
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum
    2 min drive
  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum
    2 min drive
  • Light Keepers House Museum
    4 min drive

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About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this cabin is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Superior and Pickle Barrel House Museum. .This cabin is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum.

What's nearby

  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sable Falls - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman's Main Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Breakwall Lodge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach

Welcome to the Plover Retreat, a cozy cabin in Grand Marais. Our cute two bedroom plus sleeping porch cabin, is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Enjoy quality bedding and towels as you 'rough it' in our cute cabin. Though only a few minutes from town, our cabin and its surrounding yard feel secluded and private. Enjoy the first cup of coffee in the morning on our deck and watch the humming birds zip around looking for food. Lazy, quiet days lend themselves to reading a book or putting together a puzzle on the enclosed porch while still getting to enjoy the scene outside.

Just a short walk from our property is the beach access for one of Lake Superiors prettiest spots: five to ten minutes on foot turn right on H-58 towards town, turn right on Ellen Street to a public beach. Sugary sand and shallow water for swimming meet up with the mouth of the Sucker River; the perfect spot to spend an afternoon.

As the day wears on and night fall begins, be sure to enjoy a small camp fire under the stars. Roast some marsh mellows, sing songs or tell a few tales of times gone by. Reconnect with family and friends and enjoy a slower paced life on vacation with us.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cabin features books, a tennis court on site, and a playground. Recreational activities include ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

LESLIE A DAVIS

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cute Town, 5 Min From Marais
Cute Cabin Close to Town 5 min. from beach
Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 Min. From Beach Cabin
Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 Min. From Beach Grand Marais
Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 Min. From Beach Cabin Grand Marais
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Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Basecamp
This quaint cozy cabin was a perfect location for our family to explore Tahquamenon Falls and Pictured Rocks area. It was clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Little Cabin
This little cabin is cute and quaint. The location is convenient, as it is close to town. The lot is also private, with trees providing some seclusion. Our trip was enjoyable, and the cabin provided what we needed, but there are a few things that could’ve made the stay a bit more comfortable. For one there’s no air conditioning, although the host did provide fans. The stove, is very old and did not cook our food all the way through burning only the outside. The Mattresses were also too firm and likely old for our liking. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but some upgrades are needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Rustic Cabin
We found the cabin to be clean and very comfortable. It had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
The cabin was a very cute place to have our honeymoon! The location was nice as it was a short drive into town and the beaches. The accommodations were clean and the interior was very cute. Overall it was a very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Siblings vacation
We enjoyed the seclusion while still being close to town and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week end get away
Very nice place. Loved the porch and the frog serenade all day! The extra heavy blankets were very nice on the cool night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
The Plover Retreat is an adorable, cozy cabin. Close to downtown Grand Marais and a short drive to Lake Superior and Pictured Bay Rocks National Lakeshore. The cabin was clean, with day to find and perfect. It was just my husband and myself, we enjoyed the deck and cooking a few meals in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W., Spring Lake MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall color sxs trip
Great place, will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Enjoyed our stay, location was great for everything we wanted to do. Homey rental and clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plover Retreat great spot when visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Plover Retreat is a cozy, clean and comfy cottage about a 15 minute walk from the beach, restaurants and shops of picturesque Grand Marais. It was very clean with a well equipped kitchen and peaceful location. Great for a couples getaway or kids with a cool loft bed. Pets are also welcome. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin close to pictures rocks and yopperlights
This cabin was small but perfect for our stay. It fit all of us very well and the description was very accurate. I had sent two messages thru Vrbos messaging system close to our stay but they went unanswered. They weren’t big questions. Although I was a little Bergius because I hadn’t received check in instructions. It didn’t matter as the key box was unlocked when we got there and were able to get into the property easily. Other than that it was great!! If you’re looking for a cabin close to pictured rocks and a beach to search for yopperlights, this is the place!! It was so easy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Paw Paw, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!
We really enjoyed staying here! It’s a nice quiet spot that’s very close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Marias Excellent Cabin!
This cabin was spic and span in every room, as well as the porch, drive, path to door. Decorating in the cabin from my eye says professionally done. The kitchen was supplied just as stated on-line. The hardware store has a pretty good selection of groceries! People were very friendly and helpful in town, and everywhere we stopped. Location is good also. We went to Picture Rocks and Munising one day and to Tahquamenon Falls and White Fish Point Shipwreck Museum another day. We would definitely recommend this cabin for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Grand Marais a Wonderful Location
The property is in a secluded location close to town. The beds were comfy and the cabin is cozy. The inside of the cabin was clean (minus the sand in the shower) but the porch is in desperate need of a sweep. The cushions on the chairs were dusty and not at all inviting to sit on. There is wireless available but no password. Looking up maps and details about locations is not available because cell service in the area is spotty. The bears visiting the trash cans was entertaining but seeing bear scat intertwined with plastic is troublesome. The pictures in the VRBO listing showed Adirondack chairs around the fire pit but were not there. There is plastic chairs available but they were also dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jean E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plover Retreat
We always enjoy our time at Lake Superior. Place fit what we needed. Until next year....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N., Ostrander USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cabin
We enjoyed spending time in this cabin. Great area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for small families
Property is perfect for a small family. We did not use the loft bed due to our kids being too small. It would be perfect for kids aged 8+. The property itself was beautiful with plants and wildlife. I saw multiple hummingbirds!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great location, very clean and nice, very private, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
Great location, such a cute place! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lauren w., Yankton

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is very quite great to relax
Rental was very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kyle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located
We enjoyed the cottage aesthetic and the available games! Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots was especially loved by our 10-year old son. It was just a mile's drive to downtown Grand Marais, and not much further to get to great stops like Sable Falls and the Log Slide. Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022