Sunny Shag Lake Retreat and Snowmobiling Lodge

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Gwinn, MI

Forsyth Township Ball Park10 min drive
Johnson Lake12 min drive
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)21 min drive
Northern Michigan University38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Blue Room

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Roll a way

2 Single Beds

Yellow Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Look no further and book this amazing lakeside retreat or winter wonderland. Our cottage is located on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Mi.
Big Shag Lake is a natural fed 200 acre all sports lake with public access. It’s great for fishing, boating, kayaking and swimming. In the winter months you can access snowmobile trails throughout the Upper Peninsula. We have an amazing circle drive for your trailer convenience. During the summer water temperature is an average 75 degree.
The cottage is a 2,200 sq ft ranch with 4 ft. hallways, large bedrooms and an open living, dining and kitchen area. In the kitchen you’ll find beautiful cherry cabinets, granite counters, dishwasher, microwave, commercial range and a cherry breakfast bar 7 ft. long! You are sure to fall in love with the cozy gas fireplace, the vaulted ceilings and wall of windows facing the lake! We have hardwood pine floors throughout and central AC to keep you comfortable! The master bath has a tiled walk in shower and walk in closet. You can have nightly fires on the outside 40’ patio with built in fire pit or a more casual fire down by the beach.
Our family retreat is fully furnished with linens, towels, kitchenware, cooking spices, water toys, 3 kayaks, canoe, paddle board, bean bag toss, pontoon boat (extra daily charge) and cards/board games for all!
Our beautiful cottage is located less than 30 min. from Marquette, Northern Michigan University , Lake Superior, Greywall's Golf Course and Marquette Mountain Ski Area. The other popular attractions just a few hours away are Tahquamenon Falls, Oswald's Bear Ranch, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Seney Wildlife Refuge, Porcupine Mountain State Park, Grand Marquis Sand Dunes, Isle Royale and Mackinac Island! Marquette county has become a destination for mountain biking, golf at Greywalls and cross country skiing.
Our lake house is an ideal location for doing all things golf at the closest course Red Fox Run Golf at just 15 min away, sightseeing in Marquette, hiking, boating, biking or just fishing right off our dock or take the kayak out! If you stay with us in the winter you can ice fish, go downhill skiing at Marquette Mountain Ski Resort (25 Min. away), cross country ski ( 20 min. away), snowmobile out your door to all the trails or attend a winter event like the UP 200 Sled Dog race in February.
So stay with us and have the best home away from home! Enjoy all of what the Upper Peninsula has to offer!!

Property manager

Sarah Tripp

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 50

Long-term renters welcome

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gwinn

Located in Gwinn, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Marquette Mountain and Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Ski Hall of Fame and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Gwinn, MI

What's nearby

Forsyth Township Ball Park - 10 min drive
Johnson Lake - 12 min drive
Marquette Mountain - 31 min drive
Northern Michigan University - 38 min drive
Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 39 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Subway - 10 min drive
The Up North Lodge - 4 min drive
Happy Hour Bar - 10 min drive
The Yooper Scoop - 10 min drive
The Gwinn Inn - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Shag Lake Retreat and Snowmobiling Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Shag Lake Retreat and Snowmobiling Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Shag Lake Retreat and Snowmobiling Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Shag Lake Retreat and Snowmobiling Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gwinn holiday home is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Forsyth Township Ball Park and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Johnson Lake. Marquette Mountain and Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A., Charleston, SC

22 Sept 2023

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

Great stay in Michigan Lakehouse

Bright, clean, very well appointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

13 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Everything about this property was exactly as described or above expectation. Sarah was a wonderful host, and it felt like we were just part of the family. There were so many thoughtful touches from separate beach towels and fire pit blankets to an abundance of fresh, fluffy bath towels. Everything was perfectly clean, and the kitchen had every single thing that we needed to eat in almost every meal. While we enjoyed a lot of the local attractions, we all loved staying in and relaxing on the lake most of all. Sarah was prompt in responding to any and all questions, so we couldn't more highly recommend this property. Thank you, Sarah and family for sharing your little piece of heaven!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Ann L.

18 Aug 2023

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

The Best Rental Ever

We stayed 5 nights at this home on Big Shag Lake. We were on a 3 week trip around Michigan with our 2015-16 German exchange student and his parents. Our stay here was magnificent. The guys enjoyed the fishing. They caught and released bass, sunfish, and northern pike. We all used the canoe and kayaks several times. Big Shag Lake connects to Michell Lake, so there's lots to explore on the water and cool birds like bald eagles, kingfishers, and great blue herons. Most of the windows overlook the lake or woods. It feels very private. The home was very clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and serve food. There are several sets of dishes. All the appliances worked well. The home is situated about 30 minutes from Marquette and about 1 hour from Munising, so there was plenty to keep us busy, and there were some excellent restaurants. If you enjoy beer, check out By George Brewing in Munising. We also enjoyed the Vierling, Donckers, and Babycakes in Marquette. We highly recommend this home and would definitely stay here again when we are in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

12 Aug 2023

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

Excellent property, location, and amenities!

We spent a week here and used it as a launch point to explore Marquette, Munising, and all the UP has to offer. In between we enjoyed the lake and outdoor set-up of the property. The kids all caught big fish and loved the kayaks, paddle boards and floaters that came with the rental!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie L., Broomfield, Colorado

2 Aug 2023

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

Great Family Time!

We loved staying at your place! The accommodations were as listed and a good time was had by all. We appreciated being able to rent the pontoon for a day to check out the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023