Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake and sunset.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and bar stools. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A house with a covered porch, a lawn, and a large tree.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees, near a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Gas grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gwinn, MI
  • Place, Pine Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Loft 2

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Back Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry/Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Gwinn

Located in Gwinn, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Marquette Mountain and Al Quaal Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Ski Hall of Fame and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Gwinn, MI

What's nearby

  • Pine Lake - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Peter Nordeen Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Forsyth Township Historical Museum - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Johnson Lake - 15 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Up North Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Hour Bar And Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Gwinn Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Towners Pastry And Chocolate Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪19th Hole at Red Fox Run - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna located?

This Gwinn vacation home is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pine Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park and Peter Nordeen Park. Hay Wire Lake and Forsyth Township Ball Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a great family retreat. We enjoyed the water craft paddles, caught pike and bass off the end of the dock. Husband thoroughly enjoyed the sauna. Heads up, the internet connection was great when it worked. Sporadic outages occurred, perhaps a hardware fix is needed. Definitely will be adding this to Yummy Places app and sharing with friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Had everything you need for all seasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was very impressed by how well stocked the kitchen was. Dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans etc. Not usually the case in previous places.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2025
Thanks, Robert. We are thrilled you enjoyed our lake house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We really enjoyed staying here. This is an awesome house and an awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2023
Thanks for staying with us, Matt. We appreciate the kind remarks and we are thrilled you enjoyed the lake and our house. Please come back and enjoy during our awesome summers.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great location and everything you need for your vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
We are happy you and your family had a great time, Dean. Please come and visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UP

Stayed here twice. Great location and accommodations
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2025
Thank you, John. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a gathering of family. Lots of room. The upstairs bedrooms ok but the low clearance dangerous, finish was very rough texture. Sharp edges make getting close to the ceiling painful and actually drawing blood.Would recommend sanding entire enough to knock of the spikes in the texture
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well stocked house. Loved the kayaks and dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the beautiful setting of Carrie and Mo's beautiful cozy home. They have equipped thier home with everything one would need along with a beautiful sauna, yard games, a paddle boat, canoe and kayaks! We hope to stay again when we visit the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy, cottage was very clean, plenty of space, lovely deck and the sauna was fantastic. In addition, the host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Big Shag Lake house. The kitchen was fully stocked with every appliance and pots and pans anyone could need. The room overlooking the lake was our favorite, very comfortable and great place to hang with a group.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2025
Thank you, Melissa. It's a great property for relaxing, lake enjoyment, and hanging out with family and friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay

Awesome place to relax on the water. They have all the water toys and the deck to relax on! We will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2024
Thank you, Cassie. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Gotta love those sunsets and chilling on the edge of the water on the deck and gazebo!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet getaway

We enjoyed our time here. Kitchen was well stocked, lots of comfortable spaces to relax. Enjoyed using the kayaks on the beautiful lake 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2023
Thanks for staying with us, Kathleen. We are very happy that were able to enjoy the lake and get some relaxation. Don't hesitate to visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The lake is beautiful, lots of water toys to keep everyone happy. The house is well stocked and clean. It is very quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2024
Thank you, Amber. We greatly appreciate you staying with us and for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Shag Retreat

Property well appointed, had everything. So many nice areas to just sit back and enjoy the beauty of the Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2021
Indeed there is. We are happy that you were able to take in all that Big Shag and our property offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake getaway

Great property on the lake as described. We enjoyed the kayak, paddle-board and paddle boat daily. Plenty of space for 7 people to sleep and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2021
Thanks again for staying with us, Troy. We appreciate the review and happy you were able to enjoy all of our lake toys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for all ages

We had a wonderful time boating, fishing, and relaxing. The home is beautiful and so is the lake and sunsets. Perfect, family get-a-way!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
Thank you for the review and staying with us. We agree that the lake and sunsets are perfect for family get-a-ways! Please visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family vacation!

Very easy to rent. Contact with owner was easy and had an answer to questions asked. We used this as "home base", did day trips as well as visiting friends in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2022
We appreciate you staying with us, Joseph. Day trips and spending time with friends in the area are what vacations are made of. We are happy you made our home, Big Shag Lake, and Gwinn, home base!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property

Very impressed with the property. We has enough room for our group to spread out and enjoy our stay. Lake has amazing views and sunsets are gorgeous! Host was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2024
Thank you for the kind review,, Jessica. We are thrilled that you had a great experience and enjoyed those fantastic views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect UP getaway

This home was perfect for our family vacation, with plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 kids. Location was great, easy to take day trips to Marquette and Pictured Rocks. Or just hanging out on the lake and taking in beautiful sunsets. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review, Hans. It looks like you took full advantage of both the lake and neighboring communities. We are thrilled to be able to provide our home to families like yours and very thankful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a nice stay and enjoyed the sauna! The home is not baby proofed but had a nice view over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2022
Thank you for the review, Kelsey. We are glad you were able to enjoy the view, the sauna, and your stay. We will look into additional measures regarding baby proofing. We appreciate your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accurate description

Our family of 5 had a great week on Big Shag! It’s a good fishing lake and we enjoyed some trips to Marquette as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
Thank you for the review, Chad. Glad you had a great week. Bass, bluegill, perch, northern pike and an occasional although rare walleye make it exciting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful house on the lake. The house has everything you need to enjoy the lake. It exceeded our expectations. I loved how the lake was just a few steps from the deck and back door. A very relaxing place to vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
Thanks, Brad. The proximity to the lake is wonderful and the sunsets awe inspiring! We aim to exceed expectations and want people to have the comforts of home and create fantastic vacation memories while on the lake!
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