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Newer Cottage Listing~ Bikes/Kayaks~Firepit~Perfect Adorable Getaway
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,100 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 5 nights |
Overview
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Sleeps 6 ~ Beautifully furnished. White picket fence
The Mermaid Inn is a new rental property that was purchased 3 years ago and restored to some of it's early 1900 state, using modern technology, but staying with a beach and cottage retreat formula. The Mermaid has a very large fenced in yard with a white picket fence. We have adjusted entry points allowing the opportunity to park your ATV's in the yard, as needed.. We offer both a gas and charcoal grill, and relaxing firepit area. The cottage offers complimentary bicycles. Kayaks for an additional fee, as well as campfire wood. New furnishings, including Master bedroom, living room, guest room, kitchen. The cottage is fully stocked with what we believe is everything you need to truly relax and enjoy your stay. If you find we have missed something, please know we will make every effort to meet your needs immediately. We have a few yard games, as well, and hope you will enjoy your evenings around the fire pit area. The Mermaid has beautiful outdoor patio furnishings, as well. Something for everyone, from relaxing lounge chairs to the beautiful UWharrie adirondack style and more. We offer cable television and we have plenty of books and games, as well as a dvd player and a large variety of movies.
About Kristine Tate
I am originally from the Upper Penninsula and left the area in 1983. I spent the last 20+ years in South Florida as a Flight Attendant and Business Owner. I recently relocated back to the Munising area to allow my children to experience wonderful Midwest living and the beautiful outdoors.
Kristine Tate purchased this cottage in 2015
Why Kristine Tate chose Upper Peninsula
I have always loved Grand Marais and felt a special attachment to the area many years ago. There is just something about being here that is really good for the soul! I purchased this home after seeing it while on the garden tour through Grand Marais. It is a very old home and needed quite a bit of attention. My friends and family thought I had lost my mind and tried to persuade me otherwise. There is such a great feeling inside this home. I knew there had to be alot of happy memories created and so much history. While I worked on the home, several elderly people have stopped to visit and share those stories with me. Just as I had expected, they were amazing stories about great families and the wonderful lives that were lived on the corner of Carlson.
What makes this cottage unique
The location is just perfect. Being a few blocks from the water makes for great summer nights by the bonfire. It's much warmer inland, without the breeze, as summer temps in Grand Marais are generally on the cooler side. While in Grand Marais, I walk and bike everywhere I need to be. I also enjoy the evenings sitting on the porch and visiting with locals and tourists as they stroll the neighborhoods, dog walk, and bike. Car watching on H-58 is also entertaining as many exotic car clubs make the trip from Munising to Grand Marais daily.
Amenities
Grand Marais Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 1100 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 5
- Max. adults: 5
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Our home is a non-smoking home and property.
- Village ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- Adorable Lily Pulitzer style bathroom. Full tub/shower and toilet. Separate sink and mirror area outside the bathroom.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
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Master Bedroom -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed , Rollalway and airmatresses included. Bunk is a dbl bottom
- The Master Bedroom in furnished with a beautiful Main Cottage Queen size bed. There are 2 side chairs, nightstands and beautiful whitewashed original plank floors. 2 sets of windows for great nighttime sleeping with a crisp fresh breeze. 2nd Bedroom has a set of Bunk Beds, the bottom being a full size mattress. One twin bed and a rollaway and air mattresses in the closet for this room.
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Video Library
- Bicycles ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- 4 bicycles
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- festivals
- marina
- recreation center
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseshoes
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- medical services
- basketball court
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- hunting
- ice skating
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- parasailing
- rafting
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- skiing
- snorkeling/diving
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(17 traveler reviews)
Great place to stay!
Very cozy and comfortable!
Very nice place to stay. Would recommend to anyone.
Well appointed comfortable cabin. Nicely decorated inside and out. Especially enjoyed the yard and wildlife (hummingbirds and chipmunks). Has everything you need.
Very Pleased
I recently stayed there with two of my sisters and we enjoyed it very much. The home was bright and clean and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable too. I had to contact the owner one time while we there and she responded quickly. We also enjoyed the small town and the UP is amazing. Everyone in town was friendly and we used the bikes to ride to the beach a few times.we would definitely stay there again. Mary
Ideal location. Wonderful accommodations. Attentive and thoughtful owners.
This was our first time in Grand Marais. We love it and will definitely be back. This cottage was perfectly situated between the bay ( great for sand volleyball and paddle boarding) and Lake Superior ( swimming, star gazing and beach campfires). We were just a few miles from Au Sable Falls, log slide and lighthouse. Beautiful trails nearby. Just an hour from Munising and Pictured Rocks. The cottage is a short walk to Lake Superior Brewing Co (whitefish tacos are a must)! The beautifully decorated cottage itself has a nice sized yard and fire pit. The cottage is clean and well appointed. ( plenty of bedding and towels). We had everything we needed to enjoy a wonderful week. Thank you, Kristine and Mike for sharing your cottage with us.
Charming Cottage
Mermaid Inn cottage is in an ideal location in the small, quaint town of Grand Marais on Lake Superior. We enjoyed a 5 minute walk to town where we found restaurants, museums, and gift shops. We found the people very friendly. The cottage is adorable, very clean, and nicely equipped. Star-gazing in the back yard on a clear night is amazing! We would definitely stay here again.
Awesome family vacation!
This house is perfect for a family of 5! Within walking distance to town and the beach is a HUGE plus. I loved all the games that we had to choose from. Only disappointment was Yahtzee was missing the dice! It was perfect distance to see both The Taquanamen Falls and Pictured Rock, and all the hikes in between. The town people were very friendly. The homemade Root Beer and Cream Soda is a must at the Brewery.
The yard was huge! It was great to have a bonfire at night! My 16 year old boys loved that there were bikes do they could head into town on their own. Plenty of towels and bedding. Comfortable pillows!
The owners were great to work with answering any questions in a timely manner.
If we come back would definitely stay at the Mermaid Inn again!
Map
The Mermaid Inn's corner location is conveniently located 2 blocks from the Grand Marais harbor and 1 block from Lake Superior. All village restaurants, bars, shopping, etc. are within 2 blocks from the property. Bicycles (which are provided) enable our guests to travel to waterfalls, sand dunes, etc.
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Rates & Availability
Grand Marais Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer 2
Jun 30 2017 -
Aug 30 2017
2 night minimum stay
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Labor Day
Aug 31 2017 -
Sep 4 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$255
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Early Fall
Sep 5 2017 -
Oct 31 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$165
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Summer 2018
Jun 21 2018 -
Jul 5 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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July 4th
Jul 3 2018 -
Jul 7 2018
5 night minimum stay
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$299
Flat fee
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Jul 6 2018 -
Jul 7 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Jul 8 2018 -
Jul 8 2018
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$225
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Jul 9 2018 -
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$225
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Jul 10 2018 -
Jul 11 2018
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$225
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Jul 12 2018 -
Jul 13 2018
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$225
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Jul 14 2018 -
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$225
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Summer 2018
Jul 15 2018 -
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$225
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Jul 20 2018 -
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$225
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Jul 22 2018 -
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$225
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Jul 27 2018 -
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$225
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Summer 2018
Jul 29 2018 -
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$225
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Aug 3 2018 -
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$225
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Summer 2018
Aug 5 2018 -
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$225
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Aug 10 2018 -
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3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Festival
Aug 10 2018 -
Aug 11 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$299
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Summer 2018
Aug 12 2018 -
Aug 16 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Aug 17 2018 -
Aug 18 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Summer 2018
Aug 19 2018 -
Aug 23 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Aug 24 2018 -
Aug 25 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Summer 2018
Aug 26 2018 -
Aug 30 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Aug 31 2018 -
Aug 31 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Sep 1 2018 -
Sep 1 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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Summer 2018
Sep 2 2018 -
Sep 4 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$155
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$999
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $100 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $20 per person per night |
| Pet Fee | $50 |
Owner accepts Checks, Money orders or Paypal
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- Available
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