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Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV

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Waterfront/dock
Screened in boat house with loveseat, lounges, and gas fireplace inside
Waterfront yard looking east up the lake
Driveway view of cottage
Patio with fire pit, outdoor shower, picnic table, and grill

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Skandia, MI
  • Place, Moccasin Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Forsyth Township Ball Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnson Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV

This is a great northwoods style cabin/cottage situated on a 6 acre lot containing birch and pine trees with 150 feet of frontage on beautiful sand bottom Farmer lake. Cabin features 2 private bedrooms, a bunkhouse style loft, full and half bathrooms, a gas fireplace, an outdoor shower, separate screened in boat house with deck and gas place, patio with fire pit, great yard, and dock.
Bedroom 1 - king bed
Bedroom 2 - queen bed
Bedroom 3/loft- 4 double beds
Outside we have an outdoor shower, gas grill, picnic table, and patio furniture. Additionally you are welcome to use other toys that may be available.

Indoors we have board games, a gas fireplace, washer, dryer, dishwasher, AC window units, televisions and wi-fi.

This waterfront cabin is close to Marquette in Little Lake, Michigan.

Updates were done in Seotember 2023 to enhance the experience for our guests! We look forward to hosting you at our camp!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Little Lake

Located in Little Lake, this cottage is on a lake. Marquette Mountain and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marquette Maritime Museum and Marquette Harbor Light. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Skandia, MI

What's nearby

  • Moccasin Lake - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Bertraud Lake - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Johnson Lake - 9 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Peter Nordeen Park - 9 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Gwinn Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Happy Hour Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gwinn Inn Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV on Jun 11, 2026 start from $295, 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 Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage on Private "Farmer" Lake, Sleeps 12, Swim, Fish, Boat, ATV located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Moccasin Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stump Lake and Bertraud Lake. Forsyth Township Ball Park and Little Trout Lake Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly o.

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

GREAT EXPERIENCE

This house was perfect for our family vacation. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Love this Little lake house!

Third stay at this property. The lake has great swimming and fishing. The house is comfortable and has everything we needed!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Wonderful cabin

Spacious cabin with great amenities and reasonable rates. We very much enjoyed our stay! Poor cell service in the whole region but the owners did the best they could to get the best reception possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noreen o.

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

Lake

The property is beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Fun Lake

We had a wonderful time swimming and paddle boarding. We spent most of the time outdoors in the water and cooking with grill. Loved the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie V.

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

Great Family Vacation

We truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Our 4 kids loved swimming and fishing in the lake and they loved playing in their upstairs room! Communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Great property

Responsive hosts and well equipped property. The boat house was so cute! Beautiful lake. Close to trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Amazing time

Thank you again for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful property. The cabin was perfect for our family of 6, everyone had a great time and you can’t beat the view and the true up North experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Very cute and comfortable

Love having a place to relax with space to move about. Beautiful views of the quite beautiful lake and just a quick drive to Marquette. The girls had a blast in the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

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

Great Time

We really enjoyed our time at the cabin. Well stocked kitchen, toys for the kids, canoe and boat for the lake. We caught over 20 pan fish from dock. Grandchildren really enjoyed it. Lots of beds for everyone. Great location to take day trips from. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence (Larry) A.

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

Family accomodations while attending daughters graduation from NMU

Great family accomodations for our 7 overnight family members and 2 to 3 daytime guests. The lakeside cabin is beautifully set with a great view of lake. Cabin very well supplied. We also enjoyed row boating ( there was canoe also) and fishing out on the lake and campfire around the nice firepit area outside. Owner were very accomodating and promptly responded to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan J. N.

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

Family, funerals, and fun at home away from home

Thank you to the hosts. The house was a home away from home, while we were up north for a famy funeral. The house was so clean that the floors and counters were still wet when we arrived. The wifi and huge TV let us watch the State and U of M game.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EE Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

This was a great vacation. The layout of the cabin was very spacious. The outdoor HOT shower was a great addition for after a swim in the cold lake. Lots of great outdoor activities in the area. We will absolutely bookmark this listing for possible future stays. My only recommendation if you go is toarrive during the day as it was a little difficult to locate in the dark. locate
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James M.

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

UP getaway at its finest

This property was great for our family of 8 including our adult children. We enjoyed the access to the water, the yard and how cozy the property was. The kitchen was spacious, and the beds were super comfy. We were also close to both Marquette and Munising which have alot to offer for outdoor fun. Some of the property was recently renovated, and it shows. No hesitation to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Absolutely perfect!

We had the BEST week with our family! The house could not have been more perfect. We fit the 5 of us and our 2 dogs with room to spare. The lake is so quiet and was clean with a sandy bottom - not mucky at all. The little screened in porch was a favorite place for all of us, as well as the hammock, to just relax. The location is perfect to take day trips to various locations (waterfalls, hiking paths, etc.) Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

Cozy cabin

This was a comfortable cabin for our family. The only thing it did not have as advertised was an ATV. Everyone loved the lake and the boats. The door on the main bathroom was very hard to close ; tight. Wi-Fi and cell service was difficult. I would benefit by an extra step from both entrances. Too high for elderly and small kids. All considered, we had a very good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric & Danielle K.

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

Marji Weekend

I booked the house for the Marji Gesick mountain bike race. I had five friends travel with me as a support crew. The house was excellent for our needs. Plenty of beds and 1.5 bathrooms. A well stocked and large kitchen and plenty of living space. Outdoors was a nice grill, screened in house on the lake and a canoe. I caught a pike right off the dock Friday! There was even a garage to store our bikes in overnight. It was a little challenging to find at first but not a big deal. Greqt place for fishing amd central to Marquette and Ishpeming!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Just as pictured!

The cottage and lake were just as it was pictured! It was beautiful. The only downside was that the weather was not very cooperative. We had two beautiful days and then 3 days of rain. But even with the rain the stay was delightful. The cottage was so cozy and it was so relaxing sitting on the sofa with the fire going. The views from the kitchen and family room are lovely and the beds were comfortable. Our dogs loved swimming in the lake. We couldn't figure out how to work the outdoor shower but there was a hose that was available. Luckily we were able to use the outdoor fire pit two nights in a row. We definitely would book again and are seriously considering it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenni J.

Liked: Communication, location

Review at our stay 7.6-15.6.2023

We had 10 people staying from Finland. Nice cottages by the lake. 2 bedrooms at downstairs were good and common space great. Rest of the beds are in second floor, was not said in the description. They were little worse. 1 beb was broken. Would need some draws where to put cloths. There was nothing. We had also a cold weather which affected to use of the lake. The rainy day dropped water inside top of the roof. Grill was not useable and the outside table needed some cover so it could be useable. Wifi was working really poorly. Was not so good for our family trip. Our expectations and needs were not totally covered in this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

2nd time staying here

This was our second time staying here and once again this location was perfect for us. Fished the lake and caught some nice fish, and had a blast doing it. Well mannered Pets are allowed for an additional fee. Large kitchen was a ton of fun as we prepared our meals, and also used the outside grill. As we learned last year “Do bring additional TP & paper towels” as there isn’t much, and we also brought our own towels. Right by the lake there is a full screened in cabana that has a propane fire table to warm up a cool summer evening. We are planning on returning next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy D.

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

The Little Lake Stay

The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils; just needs another big frying pan. Liked the extra spices and oils for cooking. Thanks…. Didn’t try the grill. Wished the paddle boat was there to use. We had a great time…. Quiet, just what was needed. Plus, I love the water to play in…. We came from California
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, fun for everyone

Cottage is in a great location. Lake is beautiful and good for younger kids. Fishing kept kids happy. Perfect for families looking to relax and enjoy time together.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA P.

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

July 2022 vacation

Perfect location. Easy access to the lake which was very clean. We caught lots of fish (especially in the evening. The house was well stocked with everything we needed and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

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

Relaxing family getaway

Our family group of 5 adults and 3 children had a wonderful relaxing week at Little Lake (actually Farmers Lake, I believe!). Bridget was very responsive to questions we had before the stay and also to some minor issues we had when we arrived. Excellent communication and responsiveness! The property is not high end luxury which fits our family style well but provided all we needed--including spotty internet which meant more time with the grandchildren who struggled with their devices!! We loved that! Kitchen is spacious and has almost all the things needed for meal preparation! Kitchen also has windows facing the lake for gorgeous views as one is preparing dinner, etc.. We definitely recommend Little Lake as a comfortable family retreat. Sandy beach is also a bonus!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

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

Cottage on the Lake

Overall the house was nicer than the photos, with lots of kitchen counter space. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Walt Kyle

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I grew up in Waterloo, Iowa, and came to Marquette to attend NMU in the 1980's. I bought this cottage to come home to every summer and have loved all of my time here. With 5 children, 2 grown and 3 still at home, we are now ready to share our beautiful cabin with you!

Why they chose this property

You will come to the lake and realize that everything you need is here. Brown's Store is just a mile away for any necessities (beer, bait, and a great meat counter) while Gwinn is just a few short miles with a full grocery store, bait shop, and a few small stores. Marquette is just 25 miles away and is close enough that you can come and go daily if you choose.

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