Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Moran, MI

Castle Rock9 min drive
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace11 min drive
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace14 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A beautiful home in a quiet little neighborhood 15 miles away from the bridge and Mackinac Island ferries. This house is a perfect spot for families, friends, or just a couple that wants a quiet place to rest their head. Located just off M-123 close to recreational trails, Mackinac Island ferries, Brevort Lake boat launch, and sand dunes for swimming. Compete with all the comforts of home. Looking for something closer to town? Check out our three-bedroom house located in the city of St. Ignace.

Just a quick word about our cleaning practices. We have implimented the same cleaning practices at this home as our other short term rental property. After every guests stay we are disinfecting all heavy traffic surfaces (door knobs, faucets, remotes, cabinet handles, fridge handles, etc). Also all linen, weither used or not, is washed, sanitized, and changed. We are doing all we can to ensure your stay is a safe stay. If you need anything else please don't hesitate to ask. We also leaving hand sanitizer and a bleach cleaning spray for guest use.

The ORV trail is literally steps from the home. So this is a great location for those wishing to snowmobile, ATV, or fat tire bike down the miles of trails that the Eastern Upper Peninsula has to offer. Please let me know if you are bringing a trailer, especially in the winter, so I can plow a spot for it. If your trailer is really big (more that 2 sleds) the gas station in Moran (about 1/4 mil away) allows you to leave you trailer there. They do that figuring you will be purchasing you gas and necessities from them.

Just installed Starlink internet in the home. You should expect speeds of 200-300mb/sec while connected to the WiFi.

Also in full disclosure we do have a 3 security cameras that records outside the home.
1 records the driveway, 1 records the back yard, and 1 records the back doors. We feel this is a needed security since we do not live on site.

Property manager

Greg Bawol

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Great view of freighters as they pass by

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

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

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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Moran

Located in Moran, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace. Castle Golf & Games and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Moran, MI

What's nearby

Brevort Lake - 7 min drive
Castle Rock - 9 min drive
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 11 min drive
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 14 min drive
Mystery Spot - 18 min drive

Getting around

Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Bullwinkle's Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
M J's Pasties - 5 min drive
MJ's Pasties - 5 min drive
MJ's Pasties - 5 min drive
Bullwinkle's - 3 min walk

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

3 Oct 2023

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

A great get-a-way spot

This house is amazing, clean, stocked, comfy, and perfect. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb I., Bettendorf, IA

26 Sept 2023

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

The UP!!!

We stayed with family in this beautiful country. This house provided all the comforts of home. The host and his wife provided all the amenities that we could have needed. And we had plenty of room for the 1 year old to walk and of course, an adult to follow repeatedly. It was very quite and we hit the area when the leaves were changing. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home!!!!! I highly recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great starting point for eastern UP adventures

Checkin was a breeze and the property was lovely. It is in a quiet little community and we didn’t encounter any neighbors on our trip. The kitchen was stocked with the necessities for cooking. Beds were supremely comfortable, in my opinion. As noted in the listing, there is not central air, but opening the windows provided good airflow as well as the provided fans. The only con of the home is some creaky floorboards, but that was only an issue as we have an infant who is a light sleeper. Check out was quick and easy. It was refreshing not to have an hour’s worth of chores to perform prior to check out like some short term rentals! Our trip consisted of visits to the Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls, and Mackinac. All of these are within an hour and easy drives. Overall a fantastic experience and I would certainly stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

21 Aug 2023

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

Guys weekend

House is very spacious and in a good location. Owner was very responsive to messages. Recommend staying at this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

14 Aug 2023

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

Off the beaten path

Was a great stay. Was nice to be close to Mackinac Island but not have the hustle of being in town. Close to everything and very convenient off I-75. Nice to have four queen beds, they are very firm, just be aware. Nice fire pit and yard area. Overall a nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg Bawol

Me and my wife just purchased this home as our 2nd short term rental property. We are putting as much effort, cleanliness, and great hospitality that we put into our first home. We only live about 15 minutes away and are always available for questions or concerns.