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Beautiful Homestead
Miles of public sand beach just minutes away.
Unbelievable fall colors out your back door.
Pot of Gold
Well Equipped Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bliss, MI
  • Place, Wilderness State Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

First Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away

Relax and enjoy 160 acres of peace and quiet. Adjacent to thousands more acres of Wilderness State Park land and just minutes away from Sturgeon Bay, one of Lake Michigan's most pristine and uncrowded public sandy beaches with ample (free) parking and beautiful sunsets.

You'll be near historic Cross Village, Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, Harbor Springs and Petoskey. You can take in the famous Tunnel of Trees, Legs Inn, the International Dark Sky Park, World Class Golf, Michigan Wineries, Farmer's Markets, Historic Downtowns, Art Galleries, Shopping and more!

If quiet is what you need, this is the place for you. Relax, read a book or connect with nature while hiking a portion of the North Country Trail or Lake Michigan Shoreline. Ride bikes, take walks and view wildlife right out your back door.

Northern Michigan has so much to explore! Don't forget to visit to the historic Bliss Store.

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ample room to run, play and explore outside.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
It would be amazing if you could gather bed linens and towels and put them in the laundry room! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Barns and other buildings on the property are not for guests to use.

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 and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$326, 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 Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home With Miles Of Lake Michigan Public Sand Beach Just Minutes Away located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wilderness State Park and Tunnel of Trees. Headlands International Dark Sky Park and Mackinaw Heritage Village are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is the most relaxing place to stay! My family of 5 enjoyed this house and the area. House was clean upon arrival and everything was exceptional during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay!! The sunsets here are breathtaking. This has been our favorite vrbo place we have ever stayed in. If we ever are visiting MI again this is the place we will definitely choose.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Thank you, Your kind words really mean so much to us! 💕
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10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Quiet, beautiful setting

It is a wonderful place to stay. Everything you need except groceries are provided. The home is maintained beautifully and very little traffic so you can an enjoy a peaceful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet our place provides!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Perfection!!

The Farm was absolutely perfect in every way! The home’s owners were such a pleasure to work with, went way above and beyond to be certain our stay was pleasant and enjoyable, and so very helpful. We’d not only recommend staying here, but hope we get to stay again soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal & Aaron B.

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

Beautiful quiet farmhouse

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. It was quiet and peaceful with only some egrets in the field for company. The house had all the amenities we needed for our long weekend and our son’s wedding nearby on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2020
Our farmhouse is definitely a quiet place with only wildlife to break the silence. The fields welcome deer, coyotes, bears (we've seen one on a trail cam), smaller game, and many birds such as geese, sandhill cranes, and turkey buzzards. The darkness of the sky makes for some amazing star gazing. And while this all seems so remote, we are just a 30-minute drive to Mackinaw City and 45 minutes to Petoskey and Harbor Springs for shopping, cruising, wine tasting, delicious foods, and all sorts of artisans and craftspeople.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Country comfort

This is a beautiful property that’s tucked away in the country. The house has everything you need and the owners are very nice and helpful. It’s a perfect distance away from everything. Not too far but not too close to the big towns and cities. Definitely would recommend staying there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
So glad your trip to Northern Michigan was made more enjoyable by your stay in our historic home. Please consider our home again should you get back in the area, we’d be happy to have such caring renters again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Amazing time away with our family!

Relaxing atmosphere, clean & cozy, refreshing and rejuvenating. All the conveniences of home. Thank you for a wonderful stay in northern Michigan. The hosts were flexible and friendly and made communication very easy. We explored the UP, Mackinac Island, and surrounding small towns. This home was the perfect place to come back to after full days of exploring with our three young adult kids, teenager and toddler!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thank you for choosing our home for your Northern Michigan vacation and that we met your expectations. Our goal is to provide comfortable accommodations for our guests as they explore and enjoy this beautiful part of Michigan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

simona c.

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

Home confort in top of True Michigan experience

This farmhouse is all what you need for some true northern Michigan experience .I don't know what to praise more, the house or the surroundings. Location in decent drive distance from , Petoskey, Mackinaw city /Mackinac Island ,biking distance from Michigan lake and wilderness park . Great star gazing experience without the need of driving into Headland Dark sky park ( located in 20 min driving if preferred) The house is clean,roomy , extraordinary well maintained and very comfortable .I have nothing to complain , just A+ on everything
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great escape!

My family of five spent six days at the farmhouse. It is a peaceful, beautiful property. The home is incredibly clean and well taken care of. Everything is well stocked, from kitchen supplies to bedding, towels, sheets, and toiletries. Dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent, etc. is all supplied. You do need to come prepared with groceries, which the hosts emphasized. There are no large grocery stores nearby. We enjoyed Mackinaw City, Petoskey, Mackinac Island, Cross Village, and St. Ignace easily from our location in Bliss. The beach at Sturgeon Bay is spacious, beautiful, and not crowded. We loved our time there, and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for such a wonderful review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronessa L.

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

The house was amazing! Clean and comfortable! Very cozy!

We watched deer in the fields and the sunset behind the barns was gorgeous! Perfect place to unwind. Mr and Mrs Marshall were very helpful hosts and told us a lot of the historical values the property has. We would love to stay again next year! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Ronessa, So glad you enjoyed all the unwinding and natural beauty at the farmhouse during your stay there. We would love too have you return! Bill and Phyllis
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

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

Best place ever

We had a perfect time in this beautiful and very complete house. Best place ever to spent time in Michigan countryside. We got a warm welcome from Phyllis and her daughter. We enjoyed everything. Special thanks for the informing about the little beach where we watched the northern lights. It is an overwhelming place to saty. I would rate it 11 out of 10!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Blissful

Enjoyed our stay, very accommodating and beautiful scenery. Enjoyed the beach down the road and the quiet, dark nights. Will stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
So happy our Northern Michigan home provided the relaxation and quiet you were looking for and the tree swing for the boys!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

House on a farm

Really enjoyed our stay. The owners a very friendly and helpful. Really unique location and setting. All the amenities you need with the perks of a rural location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay; please consider staying with us again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Judith Colleen C.

Peaceful, Lots of Space, Gorgerous, CLEAN Home for our ladies vacation!

This home has all the amenities and comforts of your home! We cooked/ enjoyed breakfasts and dinners at the large dining room table and the kitchen had all the items we needed for food preparation! Besides the gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, we watched a DVD on the large screen TV (no TV or Wi-Fi service) and loved the peace and quiet. The laundry room worked great and kept us going all week. The sightseeing 3-ring binder with all the local tourist attractions was very helpful - what a nice bonus we did not expect! The friendly people at the Mackinaw City Visitors office, were very helpful (work interruption for one of us), have internet service and was our 1st stop every morning. If you are a geology buff, you will love their rock collection and explanations regarding the long history of this area. Once we got lost coming from another direction and the guy at the local general store gave us directions as he knew exactly where this 100 plus year old historic home was! Small town America! We were there to see the Mackinaw City/ Island area (none of us had ever been there) and were always amazed at how welcoming, kind and friendly all the people we encountered were - A+++!! Over the top! Thanks for a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

theresa H.

Bliss on Bliss Street

This was a great place to unplug. We went for 5 days without television, internet, or cell phone. It was like going back in time, and we were able to slow down and really relax. We enjoyed running through the country roads and through the labyrinth of trails in Wilderness State Park. The beach along Sturgeon Bay was completely ours, and the sunset views from the farm were amazing. The farm house was comfortable and functional. Phyllis and Bill, our hosts, met us at the farm the day we arrived and were very warm and welcoming offering info for dining, shopping, and other nearby sights. This was a great place to escape the “rat race.” I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a getaway. I would love to come back in the fall because I have a feeling with all the great trees that the colors will be spectacular. Thanks Bill and Phyllis!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

A slice of Heaven

This home was delightful, with a fully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds we felt right at home, we were close enough to some of the most wonderful beaches I'd ever seen and the water was pristine. From here we could easily tour some of Northern Michigan finest tourist attractions and enjoy golf to our hearts content. The property is large enough our kids ran wild and free, we brought their bikes and they had so much fun riding them on the quiet road. Possibly the best part of all was sitting on the back porch at sunset and taking in the view of over the expansive landscape..it was truly spectacular and we can't wait to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Phyllis Marshall

Host profile image
My wife and I grew up in Northern Michigan. After college graduation we got jobs in Mt. Pleasant, MI where we raised our 3 children. We have now (semi) retired to our beloved Northern Michigan to enjoy all it's beauty.

Why they chose this property

Myself, my father, and my grandfather grew up in this house. Though the house is filled with history and memories, you will find it has all the modern updates and amenities you’re used to.

What makes this property unique

This is a dedicated historic farm. It is also a beautiful, peaceful place to land after a busy day of sight seeing. You can feel the history of the working farm of days gone by while enjoying modern amenities.

The sky is absolutely amazing here! No need to go to the Dark Sky Park! And the most amazing Lake Michigan beach is short 1 mile drive away. You will be able to catch every sunset either at the house or the beach as they both face west.

On the main floor is the kitchen. laundry, dining and living rooms. Also one bedroom and private bathroom are on the first floor. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a second, larger bathroom.

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