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Your Big Bay Get Away

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On the beach, sun-loungers
On the beach, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Your Big Bay Get Away

Make yourself at home in this spacious, secluded and newly renovated two-story colonial with a cook's kitchen (including all new appliances), three season porch, fireplace, washer/dryer, internet access, fenced yard, outdoor pizza oven, fire pit, outdoor shower and more. Breathtaking views of Lake Superior, which is only steps away, can be seen from nearly every room in the house. The living room is the perfect gathering place with a satellite TV and cozy gas fireplace. The master California King bedroom with a private bath and extra closet space is located on the first floor off the living room. Upstairs are three more bedrooms (another king size with its own balcony, a queen size with a sitting room, and a kids room with a full size bed, bunkbeds and play area), along with a second full bathroom. The first floor office features an adjustable desk and also serves as the fifth bedroom with a queen size futon. The three season porch and open deck with grill are perfect for outdoor meals or evenings spent stargazing. Enjoy hours of fun on the private beach, with miles of pure sand to the west and shores of rocky treasures to the east. You'll be only a mile from historic, quaint Big Bay with public boat access to Lake Independence, or a short drive to Thomas Rock Overlook, Alder Falls or endless hiking and bike trails to choose from. Conveniently located only 40 minutes from Marquette and one hour from Sawyer International Airport. This beautiful home is the perfect location to spend your summer vacation enjoying the best of Lake Superior living while making lifelong memories with friends and family. Please note the VRBO location is not exact, please check on Google Maps for specific location (one mile west of Big Bay Lighthouse and two miles east of Big Bay Harbor and marina).

Property manager

Jim and Alita Miller

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 20
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Your Big Bay Get Away Big Bay
Your Big Bay Get Away Private vacation home
Your Big Bay Get Away Private vacation home Big Bay

About the area

Map
Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Sugarloaf Mountain - 40 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 47 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Superior Dome - 48 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 51 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Marquette Mountain - 54 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Hollow Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Big Bay Get Away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Big Bay Get Away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Big Bay Get Away?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Your Big Bay Get Away located?

This Big Bay holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Dead River Beach and Middle Bay Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Your Big Bay Get Away Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Bay Home
Beautiful home, tastefully decorated, great view of the bay. Lots of amenities, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Retreat
Our extended family of 12 spent a wonderful and relaxing week here. The house and it’s surrounding grounds were actually better than expected. I’d go as far as saying that the photos posted of this rental don’t do it justice. The house was perfect for our needs and all beds were comfortable. Private beach, relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, fire pit at night, a sky full of stars, a glimmer of the northern lights on our last night - what more can you as for! We would definitely return again. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing U.P. Perfection
The location. The house. The space. The amenities. All amazing. There were seven people in our group and everyone was able to have their own space (bedroom). The beds are all comfortable. Lots of extra blankets are accessible if needed. The bathrooms are fabulous! The three seasons room is a fantastic place to admire the beautiful view of the bay as well as set up and leave puzzles/games out of the way! The kitchen is spacious and generously appointed. You won’t need to bring any kitchen appliances or tools from home! The living room is cozy with comfortable sofas and chairs. We enjoyed a couple movies snuggled up on the sofa. The WiFi was good. With several pre-teens, teens and young adults using it - held its own. The beach is sandy and private - the water is very cold but that’s not surprising (Lake Superior). We enjoyed corn hole and Big Bay ball in the fenced backyard. We used the very fancy grill most nights! The nearby town is tiny but everyone is very nice. Crams general store has a soft serve ice cream machine (self-serve) and pretty much anything else you might need. The Lumberjack Tavern is worth a stop and has a very interesting story (ask the bartender for the scrapbook)! The house is the perfect distance from Marquette for both relaxation and day trips. The owners were exceptionally responsive to questions and very, very nice!!! Overall 10/10 and 5 stars!!! We would definitely stay here again and will recommend the property to friends and family!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway on Lake Superior!
My family and I (10 of us in total) stayed here for 5 days and it was the perfect Michigan vacation spot. The house itself is beautiful and very comfortable for a large group. The kitchen is the best stocked of any rental I've ever stayed at. There were plenty of pots and pans, utensils and spices. There was a blender and a waffle maker, coffee maker and coffee grinder. The house was just a small walk from the beach, and there is so much to do. They have beach chairs, a fire pit, a pizza oven, corn hole, plenty of games and toys for kids. There was no cell signal and wifi was slow and unreliable, which is really the only complaint we had. But the area is so beautiful, you really don't need it. You won't regret your stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with BIG view.
Quiet neighborhood with spectacular view of Lake Superior. Owners were quickly responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb. Looking forward to another stay.
This is a wonderful house in a beautiful location with a fabulous view. We came with a group of children and their friends, and they spent almost full time at the beach and had a wonderful time. The house is superbly appointed, and that made everything easy. The kitchen is the best equipped of any place we've rented. The superb hosts are excellent communicators, and saw to it that we lacked for nothing. We're definitely looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful inside and out
Everything was as described or better! The home is comfortable and clean. The kitchen has every gadget imaginable. We enjoyed meals on the deck being buzzed by the hummingbirds. The beach access is easy and very private. We only saw two other people on the beach all week. We brought our kayaks to paddle the bay. Easy in and out from the beach. We even enjoyed swimming in the bay. Quick and concise communication with owners when we had questions. We travelled with teens - they gave the wifi a good workout.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake getaway
Amazing beachfront property for a young family. Great sand to play in in front of the property and over 2 miles of beach to stretch your legs. Great hiking opportunities nearby as well. Good communication with the owner throughout as well. Couldn’t be happier with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
The house was absolutely perfect, it has everything you need to spend time there. The hosts were so friendly and very communicative! You have the private access to the beach, we rented kayaks and kayacked the bay area! Sunsets are spectacular from the beach and the house! I would highly recommend this location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience!
The hosts were great and the house was amazing. We had a very lovely visit with family. Would definitely recommend.