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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Manistique, MI
  • Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Palms Book State Park
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom w

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront U.P. Escape - Kayaks, Fishing, Trail Access


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Paradise Point – Your Private Upper Peninsula Escape

Looking for the ultimate U.P. getaway? At Paradise Point, you’ll enjoy a 50-acre private peninsula surrounded by 650+ feet of sandy shoreline and breathtaking views of 190-acre Crooked Lake, known for its excellent fishing and peaceful setting.

📍 Perfect Location
• 20 minutes to Munising & Pictured Rocks
• 25 minutes to Kitch-iti-Kipi (Big Spring)
• Just 2 miles from Trail 41 with plenty of space for trailer parking & turnaround

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❄ Snowmobilers’ Guide

We’re avid riders ourselves, so we know what makes a snowmobile trip easy and fun:
• Trail 41 – only 1.5 miles away
• Jackpine Bar – fuel & food, 4.5 miles (trail accessible)
• Steuben Store – fuel & supplies, 2 miles (trail accessible)
• Shingleton – fuel, food at The Bears Den, plus convenience store, 8 miles (trail accessible)
• Road to the property is reliably plowed
• Large circle turnaround for trailers
• Parking for 5+ snowmobile trailers (20ft+)

Have questions about riding in the area? Just ask — we’re happy to share our favorite tips and routes.

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🏡 Inside the Home

Main Floor
• 2 bedrooms
• Kitchen, dining area, and living room
• Laundry room
• 2 bathrooms — one with a shower, the other with a relaxing jetted tub
• Sleeps up to 6 guests

Lower Level
• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
• Living area with a pull-out sofa sleeper
• Small table (seats 4)
• Sleeps 4 more guests

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🌅 Outside the Home
• Fire pit near the water
• Private beach & dock (dock removed in winter)
• Backyard access via staircase or grassy hill
• Boat launch halfway down the driveway (FREE, maintained by Hiawatha National Forest)
• Fantastic fishing — the “hot spot” is right off the dock!

Note: Due to heavy U.P. snowfall, the fire pit area isn’t cleared in winter.

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🎥 For security, a Ring camera is located on the garage facing the yard.
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Our goal is simple: to help you create the best memories possible in the U.P. We’d love to host you for a one-of-a-kind stay at Paradise Point!

— Nick & Abbey

Property manager

Abbey and Nick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Manistique

Located in Manistique, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiawatha National Forest and Lark Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manistique, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 40 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Munising Falls - 41 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 43 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 58 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Haywire
  • ‪Boot Lake Bar & G - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jack Pine Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Haywire Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boot Lake Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront U.P. Escape - Kayaks, Fishing, Trail Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront U.P. Escape - Kayaks, Fishing, Trail Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront U.P. Escape - Kayaks, Fishing, Trail Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront U.P. Escape - Kayaks, Fishing, Trail Access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lark Lake and Straits Lake. Mike White Lake is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our vacation in the “UP”. We thoroughly enjoyed all that Abbey and Nicks home had to offer. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

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

Fall getaway

Great home, great location in the woods by a lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Summer in the UP of Michigan didn’t disappoint!

Summer in the UP of Michigan didn’t disappoint! From kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, and hiking, to chasing waterfalls and swimming in the crisp waters of Lake Superior — every day was an adventure. Evenings were filled with bonfires, game nights, family laughs, loon calls echoing across the lake, and the perfect cocktails to top it all off. Grateful for this beautiful, peaceful, memory-making escape in Pure Michigan. #UpperPeninsula #PureMichigan #SummerVibes #FamilyTime #LakeSuperiorLove #CrockedLake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roni V.

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

Anniversary Stay

15 years married. Loved spending time together in a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

So nice we didn't want to leave.

We arrived and were thrilled with the location. The house was immaculate and the grounds were great. The seven of us had a wonderful time just relaxing. We had a nice campfire the first night and some of us went kayaking later in our stay. A great time was had by our group and we would not hesitate to return. If you're looking for a secluded getaway, look no further.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Absolutely amazing!

I can’t say enough about how wonderful this rental is. I am a clean and neat freak and this place is sparkling clean! They use the best cleaning products. Beds are so comfortable! Extremely spacious! We were up snowmobiling and it’s very close to the trails. The driveway is wide and very truck and trailer friendly! Highly recommend! We plan to book again to enjoy the lake in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Beautiful

It was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melonie V.

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

Amazing Property for a family vacation!

We just finished our one week stay at your house and we loved it!! We had so much room for the 9 of us (8 adults and 1 toddler) to spread out and loved being able to eat all together at the kitchen table. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, furniture was comfy, plenty of towels, kitchen was well stocked, kayaks and paddle board was a huge hit, grill worked great! We didn’t get to utilize the outdoors as much as we would have liked (for fires and outdoor eating ) because of the biting flies and mosquitoes but that is the UP in June. The lake was swimable, the fishing was good and location was perfect for catching the ORV trails. Two recommendations from the adult kids: another TV in the basement and a mattress topper for the pull-out couch. Would we stay here again if I came to the UP? Would I recommend to a friend? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!THANKYOU Abbey & Nick for having a fantastic rental property for us to use
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J W.

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

Lovely beautiful home

We had a wonderful visit at this beautiful spot. The house was clean, the beds were a dream, and the view was fantastic. Looking at old reviews I will say the water is fine to drink, and actually tastes pretty good. No worries there. The cell service is not really accessible without WiFi calling.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent P.

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

Just what we needed!

We completely enjoyed the house and the view was better than anticipated. The beds we supper comfy and the surroundings were tranquil! Close to the trails for some ORV riding with my girls and friends! Thanks for offering such a nice piece of property! Kent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

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

Amazing views!

We really enjoyed our stay. We never had to comtact the owners because everything was perfect. We loved the lake and the property. House was super clean and ready to go. We had 3 generations with us and we made memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Tranquil, Private Getaway

We had such a great stay! The location is very private and beautiful. There are a few other homes/cottages on the very large lake, but this locale is on your own gorgeous penninsula. The setting and home were wonderful. The house was extremely comortable, clean and well stocked. The hosts were very accomodating, courteous, and polite in all communication. Short drive to many waterfalls and other natural trails and wonders. Looking forward to staying again when we next visit the U.P. Love it and thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A., Marion Michigan

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

Family snowmobile time!

Nice to find snow. This has been a bad winter for snowmobiling in lower Michigan. Ran into a county sheriff and he was kind enough to show us some back ways to get to the trails. We might be interested in next year again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

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

Perfect Place to Disconnect

This property is a true gem. We have stayed in many, many VRBO's, and this home is at the top of the list. Not only is the home very clean, but it's well appointed and private. There is room for the whole family. Everything was very comfortable and there are many options for outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. Please note that this home does use highly fragranced detergent on the bedding and towels for those that are highly sensitive (like my family). The home is also close to all the things you want to do by Lake Superior - but still remote enough for the peace and quiet we all need. I would highly recommend this home. I plan to book again for our yearly artists retreat. So much inspiration!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina T., Toledo, OH

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

5 stars

My husband and I loved our stay here, the location was convenient for us, spending most of our days at Pictured Rocks. There’s a ton of firewood, we really enjoyed the fire starters and s’mores kit. The house is huge, you could very comfortably have a larger group. The kitchen had everything we we needed to cook our dinners. The yard surrounding the house is enormous, there’s a very nice little sand beach and the kayaks were great. The lake is so peaceful and you can see it from almost every window in the house. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

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

Spacious retreat for seclusion, nature, and peace!

Spacious house in a beautiful secluded setting with all the amenities to enjoy the outdoors. Having never been to the UP and coming from the ever-busy Detroit area, it was such a treat to hear nothing except the loons calling and the occasional boat go by instead of endless traffic noise. And the stars did not disappoint! The owners were very responsive and the little goodie basket with a few treats was a lovely touch. Our only issue was a lingering odor of cigarette smoke - especially in the bedrooms where there was carpeting - and the very bright light over the garage which made star gazing somewhat difficult. While we loved the seclusion for a short 3 night stay, it was a bit of a drive to most of the places we wanted to visit so I would probably choose something closer to the Marquette, Manistique or Munising areas next time. It would be a perfect getaway for a fishing or snowmobiling trip or anyone who truly wants to escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karri K.

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

Serene & Spacious

The home is beautiful, clean & very accurately depicted on VRBO. The owners were super responsible, provided a nice welcome gift & didn't have an overwhelming set of rules or regulations that I've seen with other rentals. They made the stay very pleasant. They allowed for use of all of their amenities (laundry, fully stocked kitchen, kayaks, firepit, grills, etc.) and had enough firewood chopped waiting that we could have a roaring fire every night of our stay! The floorplan of the home is very open with lots of room for many guests. We had 3 generations staying together during our vacation and not once were there any issues with space. We had a blast and would highly recommend this rental property to anyone looking to visit the UP! Very conveniently located on a beautiful, peaceful lake but only 10 minutes from the town of Munising with stores and gas stations as well as sight-seeing and other fun tourism activities. What a wonderful week! Thanks Abbey & Nick!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Beautiful, peaceful and clean

Our family (8 of us) stayed here for a week. We loved it. Such a beautiful space inside and out. It wasn’t far from the picture rock hikes that we love. Almost any window you look out of the house is the lake. We used the kayaks and fished. Caught crappie, bass and a few pike. Overall it was a great time. Thank you to the hosts for being so quick to respond to us when needed. You couldn’t ask for nicer people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

A very serene experience

This was exactly the stay that we needed. It allowed us to get away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. The water was beautiful and the drive attractions was a short distance given the remoteness of the cottage. I wish the dock would have been up but regardless it was a great experience and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sama A.

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

Enjoyed everyday of our 7 days vacation!

Staying at this home for the first time visiting the Upper Peninsula was the best decision we made. The house had everything we had and more, you name it and they had it. Nick and Abbey were super nice and answered all the questions we had (best customer service)! We were two different families and it fit all of us and there was still extra space. The view from every window was breathtaking especially during sunrise and sunset! Definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

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

Snowmobiling

Great location and awesome setting. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Abbey and Nick

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We live about and hour and 20 minutes away in Escanaba, MI. Abbey and I were both raised in the Upper Peninsula. We love all that is has to offer. Our favorite hobbies are biking, snowmobiling, ATV riding, fishing, and site seeing. We love opening our home to guests so that they can have a one of a kind experience that can't be found when staying in a hotel.

Why they chose this property

This piece of real-estate was love at first site. We found it on Facebook market place as for sale by owner. We scheduled a showing and knew within the first 10 minutes that we had to get this place because of how rare the land was. This is the only cottage on a 50 acre peninsula. We haven't seen another property like it in the entire Hiawatha!

What makes this property unique

We are the only cottage on the entire side of the 190 acre lake! There are some spots in the home that you have a 270 degree view of the lake. There is not a bedroom that you can't look out the window and see water. How cool is that?!

Another crazy unique part is that we have 2 private beaches! One on each side of the Peninsula. Why have access to one private beach when you can have two?!(:

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