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Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach

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A small, single-story building with a blue and green exterior, a yellow door, and a sign reading "E21831".
A room with large windows offering a view of a parking lot and trees.
A covered porch with yellow furniture, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A blue wood-burning stove is visible in the background.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Set along the lakeshore, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy beach views while engaging in nearby activities like sailing, fishing, and swimming. The property is pet-friendly, located in the city center near attractions such as the Pickle Barrel House Museum.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Place, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Grand Marais
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickle Barrel House Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach

Welcome to Aurora Borealis Cottage! This stunning two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage, complete with a sofa sleeper, is located next to West Bay Diner, just across the street from a public beach on the bay in beautiful downtown Grand Marais, Michigan. This unique cottage features a peaceful enclosed front porch, perfect for stepping back in time. Relax and reflect on days gone by while savoring the moment to restore your spirit for the days ahead. Within walking distance, you'll find restaurants, museums, gift shops, and stores, as well as the breathtaking sunrises and sunset beaches Lake Superior has to offer.

Seasonal property available May 1 thru November 1 only.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4145923vb
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Grand Marais, MI

What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • beach near Grand Marais - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Woodland Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Breakwall - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fletchys Bar Bq - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Archie’s Diner - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach?

As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,881, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pickle Barrel House Museum and Lake Superior. Light Keepers House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property right in town! Comfy beds. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was stocked with good items- lots of towels, plates bowls, good knives etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little smaller than we thought it was going to be , very clean and worked good for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely town and location! Porch is where we hung out. We didn’t want to leave it!Bedrooms are small. Bed barely fits! Kitchen and living room look new.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Leaf peeper tour

Love the cabin and perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice view, quiet part of town, walk across the street to a sandy beach. Close to restaurants and groceries. Many updates, well kept, nice bathroom, bedrooms are a little small. We liked it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place. Walk right across the street to the beach, next door to the cutest diner, across from the friendliest toy store. My kids were in heaven. Quiet place, very clean, and decorated nicely. It felt very homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our favorite place during our trip. The house has an amazing front porch that you could spend hours on. Right next door is a diner. The smoothie/coffee place was within walking distance. The beach wasn’t very crowded. I would recommend this stay to anyone contemplating it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful surprise

We were a group of 4 adult retirees and were extremely happy with the rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gr at little place

Perf ct location. Very clean. Fully stocked with supplies as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The location more than made up for the property's shortcomings since it's a short walk to the cute downtown and the spacious beach where you can see sunsets and hunt for rocks. It's also a short drive from waterfalls and beach trails.The porch has a partial view of Lake Superior and is a highlight, but the bedrooms are so small there is only room for a queen bed and nightstands. No dressers or space to open suitcases. In one bedroom, we had to tilt the bed in order to open and close the door. The inside is a little cramped and isn't as turned out as it looks in the photos. There is no dishwasher and only one bathroom, which does have storage space for everyone's toiletries. But the inconveniences were minor, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We loved this property for its quaint charm, location, and glimpse of the water from the porch. It is an easy walk to town, multiple restaurants (MUST check out the diner next door!), fabulous shops, and coffee (MUST go to The Dream Bean!) It is across the street from the bay where you can catch a sunrise, and a short walk from the beachfront park where kids can play. It is also close to the dog-friendly public beach.Regarding the property itself, it is small with little room to spare so less people is better (It states it sleeps 6 but 10/10 would not recommend for 6 adults.) It served us fine with three adults and two dogs (We used to live in a tiny house so we can make anything work! lol) The bedrooms have room for only the beds. We put our luggage in the living room & porch. It used to be used as an art gallery and definitely has a cottage charm. The kitchen is well stocked and the bathroom is surprisingly spacious, though the shower definitely keeps with the small compact theme. There is no washer or dryer but you can use the campground laundry in town!Our only complaint is the communication with the host. The property is managed by Lake Superior Vacation Rentals (Leslie). We got no check in instructions and no prompt response to our messages on VRBO so it seems they perhaps do not check that platform. However, multiple text messages also went unanswered when we inquired about additional nights at other properties via text. So we have to rate communication as poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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