Music makers' cottage

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Front of cottage facing Coast Guard Pointe Street

Lake Superior Sunset from the beach behind the Cottage

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Dryer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Grand Marais, MI

12-Mile Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Sable Falls
‪33 min drive‬
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Music Maker. All the charm and lots of comfort, plus outdoor furniture too! This cute, comfortable cottage is located on Coast Guard Point (f/k/a Canal Street), the peninsula that forms the northwestern edge of breath taking Grand Marais Harbor. Take a stroll right out the back door to Agate Beach which is a short walk across the small sandy dunes. Cool off in the crisp clear waters of Lake Superior. Later walk or ride your bikes into town for dinner, ice cream or a little shopping. Then head back to your beach retreat and take in one of our famous Lake Superior Sunsets. Verizon phone service is recommended if you want to use data in the area, but the Cottage is now equipped with WiFi.

So pack your summer gear (Don't forget the sun screen!) and head for a relaxing stay at the Music Makers Cottage in beautiful Grand Marais. This cottage is not a winter rental...sorry. Spring, Summer and Fall only.

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Property manager

Susan Fruehauf

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ATV use is not allowed on the property

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the neighborhood

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Grand Marais, MI

What's nearby

12-Mile Beach - 16 min drive - 5.2 km
Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 21 min drive - 15.6 km
Light Keepers House Museum - 31 min drive - 27.2 km
Sable Falls - 33 min drive - 19.2 km
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 39 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 124 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Music makers' cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Music makers' cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Music makers' cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Music makers' cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of 12-Mile Beach, Lake Superior, and Twelvemile Beach. Wolf Lake and Kinsey Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Nov 1, 2024

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

Cute little cottage

The property is close to Pictured Rocks, and just a short walk from the lake. We enjoyed the fireplace this time of year. Grand Marais is a cute little town. If you plan on cooking, you would want to bring your own food, the grocery store in town is very small. We had a great time!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Oct 15, 2024

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

Peace and quiet

Great location for all the Grand Marais delights. The house is cozy and we felt right at home. Could hear the surf of Lake Superior at night. Lots of great information shared by the hostess, in a folder, about places to see and things to do.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

Sep 30, 2024

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

Grand Marais vacation

Second time staying at Music Maker's Cottage and would consider staying again. Cottage is comfortable and clean with a great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeralyn B.

Sep 24, 2024

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

Peaceful

Very quiet, peaceful, and relaxing cabin. The walk to the water kinda sucked because of the sand and we're lazy but, so worth the walk! Collecting rocks by the shore was awesome!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Aug 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Music Maker's Cottage! The local up on the point and just over the sand to Lake Superior was amazing. Also withing walking distance to town and other beaches. The property was clean and as described, cozy and welcoming, but with enough room for 4 of us to spread out and have our space. Having a washer and dryer onsite was a big plus during a weeklong vacation. The main bed and mattress was super comfy! This location is within a real short drive of several waterfalls and hiking trails in Pictured Rocks, and not a long drive from Paradise (Tahquamenon Falls), Munising (Pictured Rocks boat tours), and Manistique (Kitch-iti-kipi). No complaints, no problems, and we would stay here again! Thanks, Susan.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin e.

Aug 25, 2024

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

great stay in grand Marais

Great location, nice quiet cottage and very responsive owner

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

Aug 15, 2024

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

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and would love to go back again.

Short walk into town. Lake Superior was just over the dune behind the cottage. Beautiful views.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie S.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Paradise

If Music Makers was for sale, and I was a millionaire, I would buy it. But, its not for sale and I'm not a millionaire, so thank you for letting me know what rich people feel like! Hope we can come back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne p.

Aug 1, 2024

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

Vacation in Grand Marais

The cottage was exactly as advertised.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Jul 9, 2024

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

4th at the MMC

The Music Maker is a comfortable cottage near Lake Superior. It has everything you want for a relaxing vacation in a beautiful location.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

Jun 29, 2024

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

Excellent stay in Grand Marais

The cottage is ideal for us on longer visits to the UP! Great location, clean, has everything we need. Very easy to communicate with the owner/manager.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 26, 2023

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

Cozy Cottage!!

This rental was such a beautiful, cozy cottage on such a pretty beach! It was the perfect size for just the two of us and we loved the little wood burning furnace. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets! The town nearby is adorable and it was so peaceful and quiet here. We will definitely be back! Susan was wonderful! The check in and check out processes were very easy. She even helped us out of a sticky situation late at night on our last night there! I would highly recommend staying here and checking out the nearby national park!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Oct 19, 2023

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

Fabulous

Was very impressed and delighted with the cottage!! We had a wonderful restful stay

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Oct 11, 2023

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

October 2023 Stay

This was our second time we stayed at the cottage. Loved sitting outside by a fire in the evening. Walking along the shore of Lake Superior is always breathtaking. Liked that the hand held shower attachment is now available! Thought that the bed was a little hard for sleeping. There are trees growing against the cottage on the sides and also in the front in-between the pine trees. I would recommend taking these out for risks of structural damages to the foundation and in the front, the trees are around the power lines and could lead to power outages due to broken lines during storms.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena S., Cadott, WI

Sep 28, 2023

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

Loved the location and access to Lake Superior

Easy check in process. Stocked with everything we needed. Nice location to walk into town or to Lake Superior.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Sep 24, 2023

I loved the cabin just didn’t like it was so far from the beach

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

Sep 12, 2023

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

Well stocked, comfortable, quaint cottage

Lovely 2-week a stay with everything we needed. Great location in Grand Marais, short walk to beach, close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Loved it!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., Toledo

Aug 18, 2023

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

Beautiful location

This was a great location, although we couldn't see the lake we could definitely hear it. The sky at night was beautiful with the Perseus meteor shower and the Milky Way putting on a good show.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

Aug 10, 2023

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

Comfortable and cozy cottage

Not sure about property next door - No one was there so it was very private for us. Enjoyed the oil paintings and relaxing decor. The best was the wonderful beach and the variety of rocks - even found an agate! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to stay in your special place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Jul 24, 2023

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

Music Makers Cottage

Very nice area of Grand Marias. They own a nice sized piece of footage along Lake Superior. The dunes in front of the home aren't to difficult to navigate. However, it is a short walk to the lake. Excellent workout for your legs though! There are many board games and movies for rain days. The rock hunting is fantastic! We found many agates and yooperlites along the shore. Also included with the property, was an in depth binder of the area's must do attractions and restaurants. Very helpful for Grand Marias newbies.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Jul 18, 2023

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

Wonderful cottage

Repeat customer and had a great time. The beach is awesome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

Jul 6, 2023

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

4th of July

We love Grand Marais and Lake Superior. This cottage gave us easy access to both. We were able to walk anywhere we needed to go but enjoyed taking our Jeep on rides in the area. On rainy days there were movies and games to enjoy. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope Y.

Jun 28, 2023

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

Perfect cottage

We had a great stay! Perfect size for the 4 of us, cozy, lots of amenities and things for the kids to do, perfect little area and lots of privacy. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Jun 8, 2023

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

Music Maker's Cottage

Cozy cottage. Clean and quiet. Close to many points of interest. Microwave and wifi were nice touches

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

Oct 24, 2022

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

UP Fall Splendor Trip

Perfect cottage for our short vacation enjoying the Upper Peninsula's beauty. It was clean, very comfortable, and well stocked. The owner quickly and thoroughly communicated all details by email and written notes at the cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022