The Perfect Place to "GETAWAY'

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A sunset over a calm lake with a dock and a house in the foreground.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline.
A glass table and chairs on a balcony overlooking a lake with a sunset.
A garden patio with white metal chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Superior

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Big Bay, MI
  • Place, Lake Independence
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Marquette Mountain
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bay

Located in Powell, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Lake Independence.
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Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Independence - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 39 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Superior Dome - 42 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 44 min drive - 60.9 km
  • Marquette Mountain - 49 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thunder Bay Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjack Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Hollow - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Place to "GETAWAY' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Perfect Place to "GETAWAY'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Place to "GETAWAY'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Place to "GETAWAY'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Place to "GETAWAY' located?

Situated in Powell, this ski holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Independence and Lake Superior. Little Presque Isle Recreation Area and Hidden Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hosts were lovely. place was a suite just under their main house. beautiful lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks so much for having us. The suite was perfect and the views of the sunrise were amazing. Really enjoyed exploring the UP and Paul and Gina were wonderful and kind hosts. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is an amazing place to stay and relax, enjoying the view. Good proximity to Marquette if you want to fish and see other sites. My husband went fishing and caught 7 brown trout. We gave the fish to the hosts, Paul and Gina, who then invited us to dinner for fish :) We had great pizza at the Lumberjack Tavern at Paul's recommendation. We are considering another trip to the area and would definitely stay here again. It has all the amenities required for a few days or for a few weeks. The hosts however are what made the stay so memorable. Thank you again for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location!

We loved the location and the house was just as described, very clean, and hosts were great. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place on Indy

It was a great place for us to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time.

Perfect quiet spot to stay while visiting family in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed this property. It met all of our needs and provided a great base for exploring the surrounding area. Gina and Paul were very gracious hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place! There is a view of the lake from every window, and you can sit outside to have breakfast or play a game and feel the breeze and listen to the water. The hosts are very sweet and offered a kayak if we wanted, and it's clearly nice for swimming. Lots of AC for hot weather, nice comfy beds, very clean, plenty of space. The fridge is so clean it looks like it's never been used! :) Plenty of dishes and towels and anything you need. There is only a few buildings in the town, but the Lumberjack Inn has good prices and friendly people and the ice cream place is fabulous! So you can go into Marquette or you can just stay local and either way, you will have a wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bay Retreat

The suite was great. This is a great place to stay for a couple or family of 3. The lake was beautiful and we also enjoyed the kayaks. Gina and Paul were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning, peaceful property. The area was remote, which was very nice. It's beautiful and quiet. The lake was yards from the backdoor and very serene. Paul and Gina were very kind and gracious hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean beautiful place and friendly host that stay above on 1st floor. Separate entrance into walkout basement with great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We absolutely loved our stay. Gina was so welcoming and helpful. The property was well stocked and is exactly as shown . The view of the lake is beautiful. If in the area again we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The suite was very clean and welcoming. It was just as advertised. The view was awesome. The location is very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Going off the grid a couple of days…

This is a wonderful destination to relax and take in the serene Lake Independence. We bicycled the area and did day trips to Marquette.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Although the listing states you’re getting “whole house” and that’s it’s a 2 bedroom, it isn’t. It is a walkout basement suite with a king size bed in the living room and the home owners living above you and around you for your whole stay. They were outside themselves and had guests of their own, so privacy? No. Are they lovely? Yes. Is it a lovely lakefront suite? Yes. Very comfortable with a GREAT bed. Without that, it would rate a 2-3, because we didn’t expect to live with hosts, nor sleep in a living room with curtains that don’t close, and a lakefront that is VERY difficult to navigate at night because there is virtually no lighting outside and there are rock pathways and sloping lawn to get to your door under their deck. It’s pitch black after 9pm, so bring a flashlight. That said, it’s a good price for a cute space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

My husband and I had a nice relaxing time. We took many walks in the abundant scenic areas. Beautiful view of the lake. Recommended,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our comforting home base

My partner and I had a lovely time at Gina and Paul's place. It is located close to many sights in the Huron Mountains for exploring, and day trips to Marquette were convenient. The place was very clean, very well stocked, and in a beautiful location. Your front door is practically on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. We brought our paddle boards so being right on Lake Independence was great. The living space was very clean, had everything we needed (including a comfortable bed!), and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. We also loved being about 35 minutes from Marquette - there is a wonderful Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings that we recommend going to. We also enjoyed hiking at Yellow Dog Falls and Dead River Falls (more advanced). We had a great trip and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view of Lake Independence

I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting and place to stay. Our hosts were more than accommodating to us and made us feel welcome. The rooms were beautiful and were everything that we were looking for. Thank you so much. We would really love to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views

Location, Location, Location … The views of the lake, mountains, wild life , and host were so calming & appreciated. Spent most of down time on great patio playing games . Tons of love was placed on supplies, nothing was missing as far as household needs Hope to get back here soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy retreat

Hi Gina and Paul, WOW, what a wonderful weekend getaway! Your spot on Lake Independence in Big Bay is fantastic! Everything was so very clean. The king bed was super comfortable! It The view of the lake from the patio was peaceful and serine. Enjoying a night fire by the fire pit was a highlight! Thanks so much for being terrific hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bay Bonanza!

Many thanks to Paul and Gina for hosting this lovely property. They made me feel welcome and very much at home. The apartment had everything I needed and was totally comfortable! What a gem! Lake Independence-was awesome as well! I will visit again.:) Sincerely Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great, relaxing getaway

This was a perfect set-up for a couple to get away and kick back. The suite was clean, spacious, and comfortable, but the real attraction was the setting. Depending on the time of day and the weather, we sat by the lake, in the garden, or on the deck. We kayaked on the beautiful water, and enjoyed day trips driving, sightseeing, and hiking in the UP and Lake Superior. Best of all, we did not have to give up our gadgets, with wi-fi availability and great cell reception. Paul and Gina are outstanding hosts, going beyond expectations to make our stay ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks. You were a delight and it was a pleasure to have you here
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome the place is great and the view is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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