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

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Place, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Grand Marais
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pickle Barrel House Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Superior and Pickle Barrel House Museum. .This vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • beach near Chipmunk Creek - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Grand Marais - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • beach near Woodland Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 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 Breakwall - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪West Bay Diner & Delicatessen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home 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.

Seasonal property available May 1 thru November 1 only.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a tennis court on site. Recreational activities include a playground, sledding nearby, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location near downtown Grand Marais. The cabin was clean and lovely to spend time in!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great place to stay, the location is convenient but still feels remote. The cabin is comfortable and well stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!Plover was perfect,cute and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
amazing cabin with great decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with the home. Convenient to what we wanted to do, well stocked and very clean and cozy! Will consider another stay for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin in secluded location but very close to town. The property manager was very helpful in guiding us around some road construction.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly. Close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very cute cabin. We love the trails in the area, and they were accessible everywhere from this location. The porch was hard to leave, very spacious and comfortable. Would recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

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

Perfect Escape

This was a well maintained, adorable, cozy cabin. It had everything we needed for our stay!!I would recommend this place for those wishing for a private, peaceful place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little town for a getaway. We stayed for 3 nights and explored the area. The restaurants were great, the beaches were beautiful and the cabin was cozy to come back to. Nice and quiet, offered the right amount of privacy and the bonfire area was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

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

nice place

nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Siblings vacation

We enjoyed the seclusion while still being close to town and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Fall color sxs trip

Great place, will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

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

Great place!

Very clean and cozy! Great up north cabin and right by the best rock hunting beach in Michigan. Had a BLAST! Thank u so much!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Love this place!

Great location, such a cute place! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Perfect for a Grand Marais getaway!

My husband, dog, and I had a great time staying at Plover Retreat! Loved the cabin. Beds were comfortable. Easy access to the town, beaches, and trails. Overall great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Peaceful

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthias C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori T.

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

Girls weekend

The plover retreat was exactly as listed. Small 3 bedroom cabin. It was cute. Close to town in a quiet area. My only negative comments are that communication was not the best with the host and 1 of the beds need to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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