Lake Superior - Shelter Bay Cottage, Clean & Charming Rental!

• No better place to stay!

  No better place to stay!

  • Guest Helen and Gene
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/09/12
  Seeking a quiet hideout on Lake Superior where the lake and sky will keep you entranced by their changing natures, day and night? Shelter Bay Cottage is that place. Seeking a conveniently located, comfortably and beautifully furnished house from which to take easy day trips to the glories of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Grand Marais if you head east or Marquette if headed west? Well, that’s Shelter Bay Cottage, too. It is simply the perfect location for viewing AuTrain Island and being stunned by Lake Superior sunrises. There are good beds for sleeping well after a day of hiking, a complete kitchen for cooking the just-caught whitefish you bought in Munising, and comfortable chairs and couches for reading. A screened gazebo is just right for gazing bug-free at the lake or enjoying a happy hour with a round of cards. Shelter Bay Cottage lacks nothing to give you the good life of a great vacation on Lake Superior. Needless to say we give the cottage (and its owners) five stars!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Wonderful getaway....we've already booked again!

  Wonderful getaway....we've already booked again!

  • Guest Stop dolphin and whale captivity
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/15/12
  My husband and I loved this place. It is in such a spectacular setting and the view of Lake Superior is outstanding. The cottage is clean. The owners are awesome. We loved it so much we've already rented another 10 days in 2013. It was perfect in every way. There were days we just stayed at the cottage because it's just that beautiful right there. You don't really need to go anywhere else if you don't want too. Of course we did other things......but it was always hard to leave Shelter Bay. The Upper Peninsula offers so much.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities.

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• Beautiful Fall Get Away

  Beautiful Fall Get Away

  • Guest Tom
  • Date of stay 10/03/11
  • Review Submitted 11/16/11
  My wife and I stayed for three nights in early October. The cabin was very cozy and inviting. My wife loved to curl up on the coach in the evenings to read a book or look at her iPad. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We spent all our day times driving and hiking to the various waterfalls in the area to take pictures. We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful the waterfalls were. It was really neat having the lake just a few feet from the cabin. Got some great sunrise pictures. I remember laying in bed one morning thinking sleeping in would be nice, but then I noticed the brilliant red and orange glow coming from the window. No more sleep for me. I had to go out to the beach and catch the sunrise. We enjoyed out stay immensely and didn't want to go back home. We hope to come back again when we get the opportunity.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Our First Visit to Shelter Bay Cottage

  Our First Visit to Shelter Bay Cottage

  • Guest Mike and Betty
  • Date of stay 08/13/11
  • Review Submitted 09/19/11
  Our first visit, but not our last! We spent two weeks at the cottage and it was perfect. Sitting on the porch, drinking our coffee, and just taking in the spectacular view was our favorite part of the day. Jack and Nancy could not have been more accommodating. The cottage was cozy, comfortable and clean. It also was well supplied with cookware, books, games, and interesting photos and artwork. Shelter Bay Cottage is in an ideal location between Munsing and Marquette, which provides all sorts of activities whether you drive east or west. Once home, friends were interested in hearing more about the cottage after we shared what a good time we had in the UP. I'm sure Jack and Nancy will be getting some calls!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• A Week at Shelter Bay

  A Week at Shelter Bay

  • Guest Jim and Shelly
  • Date of stay 06/18/11
  • Review Submitted 07/31/11
  We loved the cabin and the area. No crowds, no phone, nothing to do but relax. The view was spectacular. The waves on the beach made it feel like being at the ocean. A week was not long enough and we can't wait to go back. Jack and Nancy made sure everything was perfect. It was great visiting with them and learning about the area.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Shelter Bay Cottage is awesome!

  Shelter Bay Cottage is awesome!

  • Guest G and T
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/14/11
  We have stayed at Shelter Bay Cottage three times with our family and each time we love it even more! The cabin is cozy, warmly decorated, clean, and has a kitchen with plenty of dishes and utensils for all your cooking needs. Shelter Bay offers something for everyone. You can curl up in a cozy chair to read a good book (there are plenty in the cabin to choose), put a puzzle together or play a game (the closet is well stocked with both), enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine on the covered deck watching beautiful Lake Superior, or feed and enjoy watching the birds and chipmunks,. There is a wonderfull campfire area which we highly recommend for making smores and an awesome screened in (glass windows, too) gazebo to sit in and look at the lake. There are plenty of attractions in the surrounding areas, such as Munising and Marquette. You can swim, enjoy restaurants, hike to beautiful waterfalls, or take the Pictured Rocks cruise. You can enjoy a wonderful meal (the white fish is highly recommended) at the Brownstone Inn or barbecue on the grill at the cabin. Everything is wonderful at Shelter Bay. Our favorite part may be falling asleep or waking up to the wonderful sounds of Lake Superior waves. It is such a peaceful sound. We cannot recommend Shelter Bay Cottage enough. You will love it!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• We love Shelter Bay!

  We love Shelter Bay!

  • Guest kbhn
  • Date of stay 07/17/10
  • Review Submitted 05/29/11
  Shelter Bay Cottage is everything the pictures show and more. We can't recommend it enough. Our first time to Shelter Bay Cottage was the summer of 2004 and we have returned every summer since. The location is great on Lake Superior; awesome sunrises, great rock hunting, and not far from great things to do in Marquette or Munising. The cottage is very cozy and clean, and even if the weather is poor, its a great spot to read a book, play games with the kids, or enjoy a glass of wine on the covered back porch which faces Lake Superior. Bottom line...we love Shelter Bay!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Great Superior Excape

  Great Superior Excape

  • Guest ED
  • Date of stay 08/06/10
  • Review Submitted 04/29/11
  This is a great cabin for a small family. It has a well equiped kitchen with everything that you would need for a fantastic getaway. The view from the front porch is awesome!!! Though the lake in front of the cabin is rocky, it's only a short drive to a beautiful sand beach with miles of walking and some of the warmest water in Lake Superior (Swam in it every time we been there) It's location about midway between Munising and Marquette (20 miles either way) is very handy and the drive to either town is beautiful. The fishery in Munising has great smoked and freash fish. Marquette has many good places to eat, a great food coop, and is very outdoor friendly. The Barne's are very hellpful and accomidating. They have good information and history of the area. We have spent a week over here over each of the last few summers and have enjoyed coming up to the Big Lake for vacation. We look forward to visiting again this summer.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• OUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT!

  OUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT!

  • Guest Paul and Sharon
  • Date of stay 08/27/10
  • Review Submitted 04/27/11
  My husband and I have been vacationing at Shelter Bay Cottage for more than six years. The last two years we have extended our stay to a full two weeks. We continue to be amazed by the beauty of the Shelter Bay area, the beaches, waterfalls, hiking, biking, kayaking and numerous other activities. The minute we arrive we are at peace. The owners always have new adventures for us! There is plenty of shopping and wonderful restaurants, our favorite being the Brownstone Inn. The cottage is fully equipped, sparkling clean and always welcoming! We anxiously await our favorite vacation spot.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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June 1-Sept 1 $945/wk + 6% tax (double occupancy/with children) weekly rental only
Sept 1-June 1 $1015/wk + 6% tax (double occupancy/with children under 18)
or $155/night if 4 nights or less + tax with a minimum of 3 nights.
Each additional guest is $15/night
Pets: additional $15/night

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.