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Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!

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Property grounds
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Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101733 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!

"Nestled in the heart of God’s county, just outside of Gwinn, MI, you will find the peaceful East Bass Lake full of blue gill, largemouth bass, and breathtaking views. Cozied up to the lake, sitting quaintly on its jutting peninsula, is our fully furnished ‘Cedar Retreat’. Blending in with its surrounding vegetation, the Cedar Retreat offers a quiet, tranquil, and a peaceful overall break from our fast-pace reality, while still being accessible to Marquette and Gwinn. Close to trail #8, our all-season getaway is prefect for all walks of life. You will have the entire cabin to yourself and other guests within your party. All linens, kitchenware and cooking spices will be included.

With the ability to sleep up to 10 guests, the Cedar Retreat houses a total of 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Our main floor features 2 bedrooms; 1 bunk room with 2 sets of bunks, and 1 bedroom with a queen size bed and private bathroom. The spacious master suite including a private master bath and walk in closet, is located in the loft above. In addition to the beds, there is a pull-out queen sofa bed located in the living room.

A gourmet chef's dream is complete with our fully functional kitchen featuring expansive cabinets, a double oven, glass stove top, and spacious double door refrigerator. Adjacent to the kitchen is a dining room area with a unique, custom made, tin ceiling accent. Across from the gourmet kitchen is the living room, featuring a sensational view. Imagine waking up and drinking a cup of coffee or tea while watching the sunrise or snuggled up by the fire place, sipping a cup of hot cocoa while snowflakes swirl and dance their way to the ground. Just through the door in the living room, on our spacious deck is a hot tub and gathering area perfect for entertaining and taking a relaxing dip after a fun-filled day on the water. While staying at our retreat, you will have accessibility to kayaks, a paddle boat, and our newly renovated dock to use at your leisure. East Bass Lake is EXCELLENT for panfish fishing, toss in a line off our dock and we can almost guarantee a catch with every cast.

Cedar Retreat is also equipped with a Tesla Charger.
We are located approximately 2 miles from trail#8 and the Kwik Trip gas station, 22.7 miles from the heart of Marquette with amenities like golfing, hiking, shopping, and skiing, 44.8 miles from Munising with amenities like the Pictured Rocks Tours, and 172 miles from Mackinaw City.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please rinse off all sunscreen, makeup, and bug spray prior to enter the hot tub to keep it functioning properly 😊
Please be respectful and honest about your furry friends. If we find out that a dog is staying after booking, our pet fee will be doubled.

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 deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Gwinn

Gwinn is home to this cabin. Forsyth Township Historical Museum and Lakenenland Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Maritime Museum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Gwinn, MI

What's nearby

  • Bertraud Lake - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Johnson Lake - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Peter Nordeen Park - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Moccasin Lake - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Up North Lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Gwinn Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Hour Bar And Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10! on Apr 30, 2026 start from $413, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10! located?

This family-friendly Gwinn cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bertraud Lake and Johnson Lake. Forsyth Township Ball Park and Peter Nordeen 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. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property - thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake from inside the house, porch, fire pit, and hot tub. I would suggest this rental for anyone to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well decorated home. Beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet location. We loved having the kayaks and two docks for fishing. Close to Marquette and many hiking trails. Would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property, the owner was very helpful through the process and would absolutely use this property in the future. Thank you for making this trip a success.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view- like living inside a painting. Super comfortable house, perfect for our up north getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures don't do this justice! This gem is absolutely the best! The best views of the lake! We met neighbors who were so nice, they took us out on a pontoon ride and showed us Bass lake! We can't wait to return!
View of the lake from the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja M.

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

Wonderful stay!!

No complaints whatsoever! Property was beautiful; the location was wonderful, amenties were great! Communication with the owner/host was outstanding with a fantastic check in process. Would definitely recommend and if going to the area again, this property will be our first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

natalie anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We chose this location for our honeymoon as we thought it would be a more private location. The cabin was lovely, very clean, and welcoming. The location was beautifully located right on the water. However, if you are looking for seclusion this is not the cabin. We were hugely disappointed to be right in the middle of so many other houses in what seemed to be a subdivision type setting around the lake. If you are looking a family getaway with lake access in a beautiful cabin, this is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect, just as described. The view was amazing, and the lake was literally steps from the front door. The kayaks and hot tub were a big hit and being able to fish from the docks provided something to do for everyone in our group. The host was very responsive and great to work with. The perfect relaxing week for our families:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Family Vacation on East Bass Lake.

Beautiful and peaceful place to spend a long weekend. Very responsive hosts that had the house PERFECT for us. The loft bedroom is to die for! The hot tub was a perfect way to end each night. Our family had a great time at The Cedar Retreat. We would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful!

What a view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Beautiful lake house

We enjoyed the cedar retreat. The location was an easy 30 minute drive to Marquette. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Family friendly

clean, well decorated, pleanty of room in the kitchen and living room for a large family or a small one. Did not have to bring anything for the kitchen. Fridge was wonderful. Outside you could sit in either the sun or the shade. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Special location/home. Eagles!! Fishing!!

This home is very special. Fantastic location tucked away in Bass Lake which is known for the best fishing in the area. Grandson caught a couple large mouth bass. He spent hours every single day dock fishing. Family enjoyed the comfort of this home and beautiful view of the lake. The furniture inside and out was comfortable. This is the place to be to unwind from your daily chaos. Hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

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

Cedar Retreat

A beautiful lake front house in the middle of a peninsula. We loved the decor of the house. The house had lots of windows with lake views. A veranda allows you to sun yourself if weather permits or sit under the covered section to listen to the rain. Property manager, Sadie, was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

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

Private Oasis

We were pleasantly surprised to find that the property is on a peninsula with water on both sides. The view is gorgeous. There was plenty of fishing to be done from either dock or the shore, but all small—need a boat to get a decent catch. Kitchen could have been better stocked (no can opener?) and missing cabinet handles, but the cabin was wonderful. Beautifully decorated with a lot of thought given to the comfort and convenience of the guests. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa A.

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

Beautiful House and Property

In a nicely secluded neighborhood on the Lake. Very Clean, big deck on the house, updated interior. The lake view is the best. Right on the lake with big windows to see everything. Wonderful to wake up to. Heat was perfect for our stay in November. Will definitely stay here again if we are ever in Gwinn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

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

Beautiful Stay

We had a great stay at this cottage on the lake! Caught several fish throughout the stay - pike, a few big bass and sunfish. View from living room was incredible. The hot tub was great. The lake was nice - not a great swimming lake but you can definitely wade in a ways - and our young boys didn’t mind swimming in it! Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cedar Retreat was a wonderful place for our family of 10 to vacation together. The cabin was very clean and was situated right on the water. The Master Suite was magazine cover worthy! We enjoyed a gorgeous view every day. Our teens had loads of fun fishing and kayaking. We brought 2 kayaks and with the 3 the cabin provided, everyone was busy. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Amazing Lakefront Getaway

We absolutely loved our week at Cedar Retreat! This cottage was perfect for our family of six (including my senior parents and adult children). We especially enjoyed this gorgeous property's stunning lakefront views, modern furnishings, comfy beds, and roomy interior. During our stay, we had a great time kayaking on the lake, catching fish from this cabin's two docks, and unwinding in the included hot tub. All in all, this was one of the most beautiful, comfortable, and relaxing properties we've ever rented. We're looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

'Jennifer A.

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

Incredible

The rental was very clean tidy well organized and decorated. If you are looking for a place to get away and know that you are taking care of this is it. One word of caution make sure you look at your maps to get there. DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Combined families of 4 adults 5 children (including tween/teens) in town to attend a wedding and enjoy the area for a few extra days. Communication with the host and check in were super easy, prompt responses and very welcoming! The house is 10 steps from deck to water and the water is shallow, clean and clear! We all enjoyed swimming and kayaking! Within 30 minutes of arrival we saw a moose, an eagle and hawk. The home is clean, comfortable beds and the decorative touches throughout truly make it feel like home! Plenty of space for everyone and the hot tub easily fit 4 adults and was a great way to end each day of our stay.If you’re looking for a peaceful space for a family or friend vacation in the Marquette area this is it! Fantastic experience!! We have decided to make this an annual stay for our families!Highly recommend this rental and bring your binoculars!
Moose walking in lake!
Fire pit right by the water was so nice to have!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Perfect Summer Getaway

We loved our stay at the Cedar Retreat and our expectations were exceeded from the moment we pulled up. Picturesque views of the lake and beautifully decorated on the inside. The double-bunk room worked out perfectly for the 10-13yo kids. They spent hours in the kayaks and hot tub. The quiet setting was ideal for relaxing. Docks on both sides of the peninsula provided options for dropping in a fishing line. The upstairs bedroom suite was unbelievable! There's no doubt, we'll look into this property for our next UP vacation. I could stay there for an entire summer. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y.

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

All the Boxes Checked!

I was tasked with finding a place to stay for our family to celebrate our son's wedding weekend. I looked for a place that would sleep at least 8 (Cedar Retreat sleeps 10), had adequate space and bathrooms (open floor plan and 3 bathrooms), air conditioning, and a good size kitchen with nice appliances. Like I said it checked all the boxes and exceeded our expectations. The outdoor area is outstanding as well. Seating for 10 people and I know this because were ALL sitting outside star gazing one night. This is when my sister said, "we should make this an annual event!" I knew that Cedar Retreat had a hand in creating a new family tradition. Everyone was comfortable in all areas of the home. Thank you for a wonderful, checked all the boxes kind of stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sadie Strasser

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Owned and operated by life long Yoopers! :)

Why they chose this property

Nestled in the heart of God’s county, just outside of Gwinn, MI, you will find the peaceful East Bass Lake full of blue gill, largemouth bass, and breathtaking views. Cozied up to the lake, sitting quaintly on its jutting peninsula, is our fully furnished ‘Cedar Retreat’. Blending in with its surrounding vegetation, the Cedar Retreat offers a quiet, tranquil, and a peaceful overall break from our fast-pace reality, while still being accessible to Marquette and Gwinn. Close to trail #8, our all-season getaway is prefect for all walks of life. You will have the entire cabin to yourself and other guests within your party. All linens and kitchenware will be included during your stay at Cedar Retreat.

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