Adventure U.P- Lake House on Lake Michigan

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Rapid River, MI

Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail9 min drive
Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail10 min drive
Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail12 min drive
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 sofas, 2 swivel chairs

1 Single Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sitting area

1 Double Bed

Suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bidet

Mainfloor

Toilet · Shower only

Suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Rustic Log Home for up to 10 guests at Adventure U.P. Enjoy private beach on Little Bay de Noc. Also a pop up camper on beach with queen and king bed for a real out door experience. Secluded enough for privacy, close enough to check out local highlights. Come and explore all the U.P has to offer and more!

When you rent at Adventures U.P you rent:
- THE MASTER BEDROOM QUEEN-sized PRIVATE bedroom with closet and dresser.
- THE GUEST BEDROOM - double sized PRIVATE bedroom with closet, ceiling fan and dresser.
- THE LOWER LEVEL SUITE: QUEEN-sized PRIVATE spacious remodeled basement with a private full bathroom, closet, TV, recliner and a futon for extra sleeping space.
- ENTIRE house, including a full kitchen, bathroom, a great room with a gas fireplace, a second living room with a log fireplace, and a beautiful spacious dining room. New full sized deck with a screened in patio area.

Our home is situated on 2 1/2 wooded acres and 165 ft. of lake frontage. We offer a unique place to stay for a while and relax, or use our place as a home base for exploring all that the U.P. has to offer. Rustic private camping on beach also available. Log wood stove sauna available only when given a prior tutorial (unless experienced Sauna guests). Two campfire pits, one by the home and one on the beach for a relaxing enjoyable evening! Firewood included.

Things to do from our home: swimming, kayaking, (kayaks available on request. We have a double and 2 singles) boating, and biking. In the winter, enjoy snowshoeing, cross country skiing or fish right off our beach. But best of all sitting, relaxing, and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.

INCLUDED IN EVERY BOOKING:
- Two full bathrooms
- Full kitchen with pantry, electric stove, full fridge/freezer (additional fridge in garage), microwave, toaster oven, microwave, coffee grinder and maker, full cooking set including dishes etc, and a multitude of spices. Also toaster oven and microwave.
- Clean linens and towels
- Wireless internet
- Washer and dryer
- 2 fire pits (one at house and one on the beach)
- Unlimited access to over 160ft of sandy beach frontage. Beach is located down a beautiful trail where there is decking, table and chairs also a fire pit for evening campfires.
- Swimming raft (water shoes needed & swim at your own risk. NO LIFEGUARD)
- You may be likely to see abundant wildlife, including eagles, herons, cranes, deer and more. One of our favorite attractions are the many hummingbirds that come to our feeders!
- Screen area on deck to enjoy the outdoors when bugs are out.
- Wood fired sauna available, please ask for instruction. Kayaks,life jackets, swimming raft

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Gladstone Vacation Rental | 3BR | 4BA | Stairs Required | 3,000 Sq Ft

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

- No one likes rules but here's a few: Please clean up after self- including dishes. Garbage goes in the outside bin, recycles in box in laundry room.

As we try to conserve energy please turn off lights and turn down heat when not in use. Please respect our home as you would yours.

Recycling is important to us so please follow sheet in laundry room to recycle properly.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid River

Located in Rapid River, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest, while Delta County Historical Museum and William Bonifas Fine Arts Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Wells Sports Complex and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds.

Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 9 min drive
Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail - 10 min drive
Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 12 min drive
Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 19 min drive
Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 27 min drive

Getting around

Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 19 min drive
Swallow Inn - 10 min drive
Shell - 19 min drive
The Saloon - 18 min drive
China Lily - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventure U.P- Lake House on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adventure U.P- Lake House on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventure U.P- Lake House on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adventure U.P- Lake House on Lake Michigan located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid River holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Michigan. Little Bay de Noc is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jan A., Rockford, IL

22 July 2023

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

UP Adventure Vaca

Property was excellent in so many ways: privacy, welcome gift basket, clean and very organized, comfortable and family centered decoration, abundant wildlife viewing, well maintained beach and footpath. The property clearly shows the personality and thoughtful intent of the owners. Our family of 4 adults, 2 children (5 and 2) would not hesitate to stay here again, or to highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M., Rapid City, MI, USA

10 Feb 2023

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

Great Escape

The property was perfect for our stay. The guys went ice fishing and the gals stayed in the warm and cozy house. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and enjoyed the comfortable sitting areas. Monica was very welcoming and made herself available to us if we had issues, but nothing came up.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

8 Aug 2022

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

Such attention to detail!

This property is a lovely reflection of the property owners whereas every detail appears to be well thought out and administered with care.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Claire J.

30 July 2022

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

Great vacation for two families with little kids.

We had a great experience at this property. We had two families with a total of 6 little kids under age 8 and Monica and Morley had everything set up for us including a double cot in the den and a pack-n-play for the toddler. The private beach is great, a bit of a steep hike back but beautiful and relaxing. The kids loved playing in the sand and on the swim raft. The kayaks were great and in awesome condition. The fire pit at the beach made for a comfortable afternoon on a chillier day. There is ample fridge space with an extra fridge in the garage. We did easy day trips within a hour to Pictured Rocks, Fayette and Kitch-iti-kipi. We didn’t get to utilize the deck in the evening as much as we’d have liked to because previous renters had damaged the screened in tent and bugs get a little intense at night, which was disappointing. A few things would have made our stay a little bit easier, a dishwasher and more spare towels. Also removing breakable/choke-able decor when little kids are in the group. The owners have some cool decor and accessories that include animal skulls and rocks but we had to move them out of fear the kids would damage them or lose them. Overall it was a great UP retreat that was true to the UP lifestyle. Lots of wildlife, including a fawn we saw nightly. The house and surrounding property is beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D., Flintstone, GA, USA

7 Sept 2021

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

Rural lovely cabin and gardens

Pulling up to the property after a long travel day was a pleasure. The deck, being located in the rear, private and large, was properly lit for intimate family conversation, or reading Pandora on your cell phone. Just the right ambiance. This cabin is an artists delight, comfortable, and with everything one could possibly require and more. The hummingbirds were mesmerizing, the gardens wonderfully kept and we were allowed to help ourselves to the veggie bounty. If there was another star, this host couple definitely earned it. I highly recommend this magnificent property for a family week filled with memories.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Your host

Welcome to Adventures U.P. We are Morley and Monica, a 60ish couple who live at "Adventures UP" in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (A.K.A. the U.P.) We have lived here for 34 years and have raised our 3 children here. We are now open to offering our home to groups and families to experience the natural beauty and peacefulness of the U.P.

Why they chose this property

We have spent years tending our property with love and care and love to give others an oppertunity to experience a little of why we love it here. The wildlife and peacefulness of this place lets you really relax and unwind from the hectic pace life can throw at you! We have so many wonderful places to explore in this area but do yourself a favor and take at least a day to relax on the deck, beach or kayak, watch a sunset and enjoy a crackling campfire! Now thats living!!

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