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Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home!

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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, ping pong
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Gwinn, MI
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park
    11 min drive
  • Johnson Lake
    11 min drive
  • Northern Michigan University
    39 min drive
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    21 min drive

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About the area

Gwinn

Located in Gwinn, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Forsyth Township Ball Park and Johnson Lake. .This family-friendly cottage is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Peter Nordeen Park and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Forsyth Township Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Johnson Lake - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marquette Mountain - 31 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 39 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Superior Dome - 41 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 41 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Up North Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Bar And Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rodney's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Yooper Scoop - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home!

If you're looking for the perfect lakeside family retreat, look no further. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at this newly renovated, quaint lake house situated on East Bass Lake in Gwinn, MI. Enjoy the water with 2 paddle boards and 5 kayaks. In the evening you can play cards or board games, watch movies, surf the internet, relax while watching the sunset from the gazebo, and make s'mores at the fire pit. Our cottage is perfectly set-up for large gathering, boasting 5 bedrooms each with a beautiful view of the lake. The house is situated on a peninsula, so you have breathtaking views and water access on both sides of the cabin. This family retreat is fully furnished with linens, towels, kitchenware, cooking spices, water toys, bicycles, and cards/board games for everyone. We are located less than 30 minutes from Marquette, Northern Michigan University, Lake Superior theater, and Marquette Mountain ski area. This is a perfect location for a family vacation! Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Seney Wildlife Refuge, Porcupine Mountain State Park, Isle Royale, and Mackinaw Island are all within a few hours drive. Marquette County has become a destination for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. This lake house is an ideal summer getaway for sightseeing, water-sports, golf, boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Our cabin is pet-friendly allowing 1 small pet under 50 lbs. with a $100 pet fee paid at the time of booking.
Master Bedroom- King Bed
Bedroom #2 - 2 Queen Beds
Bedroom #3-- 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #4 - 2 Double Beds
Bedroom #5 - 2 Twins
1 Twin Roll Away
1 sofa pull out double bed

additional Sofas ( Not pull out)
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dana Rudden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: There is a $100 pet fee. Pay with deposit.

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Escape Lake All Comforts Home House Gwinn
Escape Lake All Comforts Home House
Escape Lake All Comforts Home Gwinn
Escape Lake All Comforts Home
Escape Comforts Home House
Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home! Gwinn
Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home! Cottage
Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home! Cottage Gwinn

Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
This place was amazing with the water on both sides. It offered something for everyone in our group kyaking, fishing, bonfires. Parking was a bit tight as we had four trucks and trailers with side by sides but we were able to make it work. We had a wonderful time riding the trails during the day and hanging out playing cards and sitting around the campfire at night. Would love to come back during the summer and again next fall. a great hangout spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tatum H., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Lake House
We rented this lake house for a visit to my father's childhood home in Sagola. Not much is close to Sagola so we were happy to find a spacious home on the lake that could accommodate our family of 8 adults. Our GPS got confused and we were a bit lost on the way, but our host was incredibly helpful and gave us step by step directions to find the home. It was easy to access and to unload our belongings. The home listing is accurate and the photos are current. The views are amazing! It was also very quiet as the home is at the end of a road and the neighbors are not too close; it felt very private. There are some odd nuances like having to make the beds upon arrival (no idea why sheets are not on the beds), and a pretty long list of clean up upon departure. This home is very likely not often rented and is used more as a family home in which guests would not mind making beds, stripping beds, putting laundry into bags and clearing trash for the host. The cleaning fee is marginal for the size of the property, so it was not much of an imposition. Those nuances aside, this place is very comfortable and private and has beautiful views. There are gas and grocery options within a short drive, so it is not too remote either. I would recommend this lake house to others who need a place to stay in this part of the Upper Peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Upper Peninsula Experience
We loved this house. It was lovely, clean, comfortable, in a quiet location on a beautiful lake. We enjoyed fishing in the lake. The house is close enough to Marquette that we were able to enjoy the Pictured Rocks boat tour and take advantage of dinners in some of the great restaurants in Marquette. Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gloria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peninsula Paradise
Our family found ourselves wanting to stay and enjoy the property more and it’s picturesque beauty. Originally we had planned to sight see the whole time and we were glad to enjoy the home half of our stay. Also, we were very impressed we could view the Northern lights on our last night. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the master bedroom’s views and will definitely come back to stay here! It was such a treat to have a view of the lake feol eaxh room in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Family Getaway
This home was a wonderful stay for an extended family vacation. The home was spacious and well stocked. The outside area was wonderful. Our only negative feedback was regarding the lake, this is more of a fishing lake than a water sports lake in our opinion, and our boat was too large for this lake. Not the fault of the owners and we were able to enjoy their pontoon for the week which was very nice! However we would not bring our boat back to this location. Otherwise the stay was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bud D., White Lake, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 family vacation
This property worked out very well for the 11 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
Great location. Lovely home. Many more amenities than I expected. Saw the Northern Lights for the first time in my life. Kids loved the water and kayaks. Larry’s store and the bait shop were convenient and helpful. Could have used hand rails on steps and front door.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Absolutely amazing property!! From start to finish we LOVED everything about this rental. Dana, the property manager, really went above and beyond to ensure our stay was 5 star! The lake was gorgeous. There were 13 total in our group and we had plenty of room to gather and also to spread out if we wanted to. Highly recommend this property!! Beautiful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina & James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Calm
This hidden gem was the perfect retreat for our busy family to unwind and reconnect. We took in all the amazing features of the home and also the beautiful lake we were surrounded by. It was close enough to Gwinn that a quick trip for food or pizza was easy (and delicious). It was the reset we needed after a very busy school year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B., Libertyville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden Gem
This house is located on a quiet lake and we had a great time swimming, kayaking, and riding in the pontoon boat. We saw bald eagles flying over the lake in the morning. The host provided everything we needed, including life jackets, towels, and water toys. There were ample bedrooms for our two families with kids. The property manager was very helpful when we had an issue come up requiring a repair and got it fixed the same day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake house
Great views, great fishing, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
This place was perfect for our family of 12. Beautiful view of the lake on both sides of this cottage which actually is a home!!! It is extremely well furnished, clean and organized!! Has all the extras!!! Communication was excellent! We had great weather and enjoyed all their yard games, kayaks, and paddle boards! Lots of fish were caught as well! They even spoiled us with some local treats to welcome us! Our ages ranged from 80 down to 8 - there was something for everyone to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Shepherdsville, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Getaway!
Myself and 5 other family members stayed at this beautiful lake house for a week! We absolutely loved every minute and had a great time making memories in the great UP! We traveled from Kentucky to the UP and was able to find something to get into everyday. We even took a day to sit around and relax. Dana was amazing with any questions we had. Thank you so much the amazing experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Perfect place for our group! Tons of space, amenities, water toys, and such a beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilla I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality Lake Home, Great for a Group
Our family enjoyed our stay. The common areas are spacious, well-appointed, and good for a large group. The outdoor seating and lake views were lovely. The master bedroom was large and lake facing with a comfy bed. The queen bedrooms and the double bunk bedroom were nice as well. The 5th bedroom with the twin beds did not work out for our family as it was really cold in that room and the water heater was pretty noisy in there. Overall, a quality place to stay with above average lake views and access.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing getaway
What a great location. Beautiful clean home right on the water. Had a great time fishing off the boat and off the dock. Owner was fantastic to deal with. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful 6 nights on a beautiful lake
Great fishing for the kids. Very roomy for 14 of us. Lots of outside chairs available. Lots of firewood. Plenty of life jackets. Lots of forks for smores. Having 2 refrigerators was great. Nice shallow water for younger kids. Would have been nice to have more microwave dishes. Master bedroom had an amazing view but could have used a privacy screen for dressing since anybody from the outside could see in.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Great space for family gathering! Kids enjoyed swimming and standup boards! Adults enjoyed the relaxing setting! Easy access to other events in the area-family reunion , Marquette and Pictured Rocks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay.
Property was as advertised. Wonderful place to stay with family of all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Views
We had a lovely, relaxing stay in Gwinn, MI. The water views from inside and outside the home were amazing. The moonlight dancing on the water was unlike anything I’d seen before. House was plenty big (we could have used more people in our party!) Kitchen fully stocked and plenty of room. All amenities as described. We had a great stay. Hope to re-visit in the future with bigger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation home
Our 4 generation group of 10 stayed for one week while attending a family wedding in the area. The house, lake and amenities were all as listed. One of the best supplied VRBO rentals we have stayed at!! Nancy was great to work with, always keeping us informed on what we needed to know and checking in frequently. The dock and swim area was perfect to hang out with our 10 month old grandson; clear water, sandy bottom and not deep. Breathtaking views from morning to night from the back deck. The house is secluded and the lake is very quiet and relaxing! Very impressed with the WiFi. Visiting Presque Isle Park and the Black Rock area was amazing!! 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic time in the UP
The house was fantastic and the owners are so generous with information and sticking the house for every eventuality- will absolutely rent the property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the lake
We had an amazing time at this property. The host was very accommodating, the location of the property was great, and the lake house is a great launching point for tons of nearby attractions (including Pictured Rocks and other great fall hiking). Nothing but great things to say about the property and host. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fishing.
The family was happy with the success of fishing. We rented the pontoon boat for our stay. It was wonderful to have that at the dock ready to go. We successfully caught Pike. Almost everyone in the family caught a fish. Some we had to release because of size. The weather was perfect for our stay. The young ones enjoyed the kayaks and water boards. Some traveled to Munising to kayak at the Pictured Rock. Another day we went to Marquette and visited the Superior Dome and Presque Isle. The family was determined to jump off the Rock and they did. We had a terrific time and the location was great for fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021