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"The Dam House" Lake and River Front Home with Beautiful Sunset Views

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

Place, Northern Michigan University
Place, Superior Dome
Place, Presque Isle Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

"The Dam House" Lake and River Front Home with Beautiful Sunset Views

Clean, cozy, lake and riverfront house at the end of a private road. Enjoy the most beautiful sunsets on Lake Independence from the comfort of your living room or front deck. The "Dam House" is situated on the Lake Independence dam and the source of the Iron River, surrounding this unique and beautiful property on three sides by water. The Dam house is a 10 minute drive around Lake Independence to the small town of Big Bay and 45 minutes from Marquette, MI.

In the summer you can spend hours kayaking or swimming in Lake Independence, fishing in the lake or Iron River, biking, hiking, and having lunch or fish fry in the small town of Big Bay. Lake Superior is a short bike or car ride from the Dam House that guests can enjoy as well!

The Dam House has 3 bedrooms - the master bedroom is upstairs (queen bed with en suite bathroom with shower), a queen bedroom downstairs that is connected to the living room (separated by an accordion door), and two twin beds in the upstairs loft area. It can comfortably sleep two couples or is perfect for a family of 4-6. Please note that the downstairs bed is connected to the living room and does not have a designated/ separate space! The living room with large picture windows and French doors looks out at Lake Independence while the dining room with wall to wall windows overlooks the Iron River. The kitchen is large and spacious with birds-eye maple cabinets and updated appliances.

The Dam house also features a work area/ desk, woodstove, washer and dryer, bikes, kayaks, picnic table (on deck that looks out over the lake), coolers, beach chairs, and lifejackets. We have everything you need for a perfect UP lakefront get away. We are at the end of private road in a small town at the end of County Road 550 - so please be aware as the WIFI may be a bit slower here!

Local Big Bay attractions include The Thunder Bay Inn and the Big Bay Tavern where the classic movie "Anatomy of a Murder" was filmed. Thomas Rock is a short drive from Big Bay and features a short hike that ends in views of Lake Independent and Lake Superior. Endless sand beaches and hiking trails are accessible on County Road 550 between Marquette and Big Bay.

We can't wait to share our lake retreat with you!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

WARNING: Dam and fast flowing river on property

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

About the area

Big Bay

Located in Big Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

Northern Michigan University - 47 min drive - 53.2 km
Superior Dome - 48 min drive - 54.3 km
UP Health System - Marquette - 51 min drive - 56.1 km
Marquette Harbor Light - 51 min drive - 56.1 km
Presque Isle Park - 56 min drive - 56.5 km

Getting around

Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Thunder Bay Inn - ‬3 min walk
‪Lumberjack Tavern - ‬7 min walk
‪Hungry Hollow - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Dam House" Lake and River Front Home with Beautiful Sunset Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at "The Dam House" Lake and River Front Home with Beautiful Sunset Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Dam House" Lake and River Front Home with Beautiful Sunset Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Dam House" Lake and River Front Home with Beautiful Sunset Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Superior and within 25 miles (40 km) of Little Presque Isle Recreation Area and Hidden Beach. Sugarloaf Mountain and Noquemanon North Trails Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).