Your Big Bay Get Away

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Big Bay, MI

Sugarloaf Mountain40 min drive
Northern Michigan University47 min drive
Marquette Harbor Light52 min drive
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Birch room

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs office

1 Double Futon

Kid's room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs King with Juliet Balcony

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathrood

Toilet

Master Bathrrom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Make yourself at home in this spacious, secluded and newly renovated two-story colonial with a cook's kitchen (including all new appliances), three season porch, fireplace, washer/dryer, internet access, fenced yard, outdoor pizza oven, fire pit, outdoor shower and more. Breathtaking views of Lake Superior, which is only steps away, can be seen from nearly every room in the house. The living room is the perfect gathering place with a satellite TV and cozy gas fireplace. The master California King bedroom with a private bath and extra closet space is located on the first floor off the living room. Upstairs are three more bedrooms (another king size with its own balcony, a queen size with a sitting room, and a kids room with a full size bed, bunkbeds and play area), along with a second full bathroom. The first floor office features an adjustable desk and also serves as the fifth bedroom with a queen size futon. The three season porch and open deck with grill are perfect for outdoor meals or evenings spent stargazing. Enjoy hours of fun on the private beach, with miles of pure sand to the west and shores of rocky treasures to the east. You'll be only a mile from historic, quaint Big Bay with public boat access to Lake Independence, or a short drive to Thomas Rock Overlook, Alder Falls or endless hiking and bike trails to choose from. Conveniently located only 40 minutes from Marquette and one hour from Sawyer International Airport. This beautiful home is the perfect location to spend your summer vacation enjoying the best of Lake Superior living while making lifelong memories with friends and family. Please note the VRBO location is not exact, please check on Google Maps for specific location (one mile west of Big Bay Lighthouse and two miles east of Big Bay Harbor and marina).

Property manager

Jim and Alita Miller

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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

About the area

Big Bay

Located in Big Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

Sugarloaf Mountain - 40 min drive
Northern Michigan University - 47 min drive
Presque Isle Park - 51 min drive
UP Health System - Marquette - 51 min drive
Marquette Harbor Light - 52 min drive

Getting around

Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

Hungry Hollow Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Big Bay Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Big Bay Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Big Bay Get Away?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Your Big Bay Get Away located?

This Big Bay holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Dead River Beach and Middle Bay Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

28 Oct 2022

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

Big Bay Home

Beautiful home, tastefully decorated, great view of the bay. Lots of amenities, would definitely stay there again

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

20 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Our extended family of 12 spent a wonderful and relaxing week here. The house and it’s surrounding grounds were actually better than expected. I’d go as far as saying that the photos posted of this rental don’t do it justice. The house was perfect for our needs and all beds were comfortable. Private beach, relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, fire pit at night, a sky full of stars, a glimmer of the northern lights on our last night - what more can you as for! We would definitely return again. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

10 Aug 2022

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

Relaxing U.P. Perfection

The location. The house. The space. The amenities. All amazing. There were seven people in our group and everyone was able to have their own space (bedroom). The beds are all comfortable. Lots of extra blankets are accessible if needed. The bathrooms are fabulous! The three seasons room is a fantastic place to admire the beautiful view of the bay as well as set up and leave puzzles/games out of the way! The kitchen is spacious and generously appointed. You won’t need to bring any kitchen appliances or tools from home! The living room is cozy with comfortable sofas and chairs. We enjoyed a couple movies snuggled up on the sofa. The WiFi was good. With several pre-teens, teens and young adults using it - held its own. The beach is sandy and private - the water is very cold but that’s not surprising (Lake Superior). We enjoyed corn hole and Big Bay ball in the fenced backyard. We used the very fancy grill most nights! The nearby town is tiny but everyone is very nice. Crams general store has a soft serve ice cream machine (self-serve) and pretty much anything else you might need. The Lumberjack Tavern is worth a stop and has a very interesting story (ask the bartender for the scrapbook)! The house is the perfect distance from Marquette for both relaxation and day trips. The owners were exceptionally responsive to questions and very, very nice!!! Overall 10/10 and 5 stars!!! We would definitely stay here again and will recommend the property to friends and family!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna R.

27 July 2022

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

Perfect getaway on Lake Superior!

My family and I (10 of us in total) stayed here for 5 days and it was the perfect Michigan vacation spot. The house itself is beautiful and very comfortable for a large group. The kitchen is the best stocked of any rental I've ever stayed at. There were plenty of pots and pans, utensils and spices. There was a blender and a waffle maker, coffee maker and coffee grinder. The house was just a small walk from the beach, and there is so much to do. They have beach chairs, a fire pit, a pizza oven, corn hole, plenty of games and toys for kids. There was no cell signal and wifi was slow and unreliable, which is really the only complaint we had. But the area is so beautiful, you really don't need it. You won't regret your stay here!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

5 July 2022

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

Nice house with BIG view.

Quiet neighborhood with spectacular view of Lake Superior. Owners were quickly responsive.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Alita Miller

We're both from Southwest Michigan and have spent nearly every summer vacation over the last 30 years with our kids in the UP. We finally bought our Lake Superior dream home in 2020 right on Big Bay and look forward to sharing it with you and your family during the times we can't be there.