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Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a lake, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A single-story building with a gravel driveway, a front porch, and a view of a lake.
A room with a large wooden table and chairs, a bench, and a view of a sunset over a body of water.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A cozy living room with a leather couch, wooden dining table, and chairs. A kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator is visible in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set on the beachfront, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy activities like ice skating, kayaking, and hiking nearby. The property offers beach views, with skiing and golf options close by. Explore attractions such as East Lake and Kaks Lake.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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McMillan, MI
  • Place, North Manistique Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Oswald's Bear Ranch
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Pine Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home

Welcome to Round Lake Retreat on beautiful North "Round" Manistique Lake!
Note: Peak summer stays are Friday-Friday (Summer 2026: June 19-AUG 21st)
- 1700 acre all sports/ spring fed lake
- 2000 Sq Ft (ranch) Cottage (3 bedroom/ 2 full bathroom)
- Open Floor Plan: Over 900 sq. feet of the cabin is open to the water/ wall of windows for spectacular views of the lake!
- 7 total beds
- 4 x11 ft island that seats 10 people comfortably. The Great Room has comfortable chairs and couches to seat 9 adults.
- Fully stocked Kitchen to allow ease of meal preparation
- Starlink high-speed WIFI internet (run all of your connected devices/ VPN with ease) 60-200+MBPS
- Large Samsung Smart TV for Connectivity / Streaming
- Dedicated workspace in master suite
- Bath towels and bed linens are provided
- Large Washer and dryer available for guest use
- Large Propane Grill / Gas provided for customer use
- Owner is local to address any concerns (if they arise) during your stay.


The home has a large home dehumidifier and a whole home fan to keep the living spaces cool and comfortable in the summer months.
Jump in the crystal clear (spring fed) lake, or enjoy the many beautiful attractions of the UP. This property is located in the heart of all the popular destinations in the Eastern UP. (under 1 hour drive)
- Fire pit and campfire wood are provided
- 2 kayaks (12 and 14 ft) and oars available for guests
- Private dock
- Private Beach (Just a few steps from the house / exceptional ease of lake access)
Bedroom #1:
Master Suite: King Bed w/attached Full bathroom
A workstation desk is also included in the Master. (deck/chair/power strip provided)

Bedroom #2:
Bunk Room: (1) Twin over Full Bunk (1) Twin over Twin Bunk (1) Twin Trundle

Bedroom #3:
Pine Room: Queen Bed
Note: All sleeping arrangements utilize actual beds. (no futons or pull out couches considered in headcount)

Winter: Ride directly to the snowmobile trials:
- 10 min to McMillan corner (Trail #498)
- 12 min to Trail #43 towards Seney
Plenty of space to park trucks and trailers, and a car port to store your snowmobiles at night. This property is located on a private road. Snowplowing is included in the rental price. Ample space to hang snowmobile gear/ helmets.

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A formal contract will be supplied at the time of booking and is required to maintain booking status.

Please note: The detached garage in not part of the rental contract. Security cameras are installed to ensure that the garage and its contents are protected.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2561383vb
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

McMillan

Located in McMillan, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Luce County Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seney National Wildlife Refuge and North Manistique Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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McMillan, MI

What's nearby

  • North Manistique Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Manistique Lake - 24 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 24 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 42 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Sable Falls - 58 min drive - 79.2 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪bryants highbanks restaurant and lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Offside Grill & Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home located?

Located in McMillan, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, steps from North Manistique Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manistique Lake and East Lake. South Manistique Lake and Kennedy Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location. The lakeview from the home is extraordinary. The owner responded quickly to any messages sent. The dock could use cleats or poles for attaching your boat.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay in UP, great owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay!

We stayed here for ice fishing. Lovely location and great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2023
Thanks Matthew! It was great meeting you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Very clean and nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2023
Thanks Hunter!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home to stay at

Great fishing 🎣
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Thanks Michael!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and orderly!! Great place to stay, had everything that we needed! We really enjoyed the kayaks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a family vacation.

The Round lake retreat had everything you need for an awesome family getaway. Sandy shallow lake entry, perfect for swimming. Close to many of the Upper Peninsula attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2024
Thanks Cole!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Clean and comfortable property with lots of amenities and very helpful host. The lake is quiet and nice for swimming or boating. Lots of day trips that are easy to do from this location. We fully enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thanks for the kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Cabin on the Lake

Overall a wonderful experience, the cabin was spacious, clean, and homey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2024
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and beautiful place to stay

Accurate description of amenities and very responsive host. We had a great time:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2022
Thank you Lisa! Hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Very nice property on a beautiful lake lot that nicely accommodated our group of 6 adults and 1 child.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
Thanks Mike!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin for Family Gathering

This is a great cabin! Very clean & comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises and sunsets while sitting by the fire pit. Highly recommend staying here we hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2022
Thanks Heather! Hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall family vacation

We had a great time here! Beds were comfortable and the place was very clean. Chris was excellent with communication and super helpful. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2022
Thanks Rebekah!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit! The home is perfect for families. We have 4 children 18month - 14, sleeping arrangement was perfect! Host was very responsive and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Beautiful location. The kids loved swimming, taking the kayaks out and exploring the lake shores for wildlife. Made a great day trip to Mackinac Island and a visit to Tahkuamena Falls. Chris was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2025
Thanks Angus!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

My family and I had a wonderful experience at the Round lake retreat! The house was big enough for the 10 of us and clean. Chris the owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2022
Thanks Lindsay. You guys were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

This was a wonderful vacation spot. Clean and tidy home with all the amenities we needed. The lake is beautiful as well as the surrounding countryside. The owner communicated well with us. The home is centrally located to many of the attractions the U.P. has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2024
Thanks Tammy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

Mt family and I love round lake and we're so excited to find a place on it. We had a blast and the property is top notch. You won't find a better lake house then the round lake retreat!! Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
Thanks Mark: You guys were great! Looking forward to hosting you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

This was a relaxing and beautiful getaway…just what our family was hoping for. Chris, the host, is absolutely wonderful to deal with and we would not hesitate to book with him again. The home was clean, and well setup for our party of 7. Don’t hesitate to book this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the kind words John. Hope to see you guys in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Round lake

The property was spotless and exactly as described. The house is gorgeous inside' you can tell a lot of work went into it.Great time had by all- thanks Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2025
Thanks Suzanne! You were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin for North Manistique Lake

Beautiful cabin on a beautiful lake! Spacious and well-equipped kitchen (best we’ve ever had in a VRBO rental) with a large island/table that seats a lot of people. Chris was quick to respond to questions and made the whole checking-in and -out process easy. We’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thanks Jennifer! You were a great group to host, and I look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Wonderland

So grateful for Round Lake Retreat! He helped us out in a pinch and the property is amazing. It was a snowmobilers dream. My kids loved the atmosphere and were so comfortable there. Looking forwards to more winter trips to this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2025
Thanks Emily! Happy to help your family out!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Round Lake Resort

The property was as described and very clean. Chris was very responsive with any questions that we had. This property and the owner are top notch.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2024
Thanks Matthew. You guys were great guests! Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property. Communication with owner was very easy. I can’t say one thing that I didn’t like about the home. Lake is shallow which was perfect for the kids. Rode couple hundred miles on side by sides as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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As a Michigan native, I have grown up around family cottages, lakes and snowmobiling. I am local to the property, and I'm available to support you during the duration of your stay.

Why they chose this property

The Manistique lakes system is very unique and is predominantly a "Mom and Pop" community that thrives on summer and winter tourism. This lake is very peaceful place to end the day. Most of the major eastern UP attractions are a quick drive (30 mins to under 1 hour) to make day trips. The 12 foot vaulted ceiling in the Great Room provides a perfect way to unwind and relax.

The Manistique lakes system offers excellent seasonal opportunities for anglers. (Several DNR launch areas on all three lakes) Make sure to watch out for the Eagles doing some fishing of their own, and enjoy the sound of the Loons in the summertime. The large kitchen island will be the gathering place for late night card/ board games just in case the weather doesn't want to cooperate.

What makes this property unique

The sun will be over the lake all day long, and the view from the Great Room is spectacular! Over 950 sq feet of open space faces the lake. The master bathroom is the only space that does not open up to a lake view. The moon rise in the summer is spectacular! Round Lake is very unique, as it is a spring fed lake. The water is crystal clear and shimmers in the summer sun. The well on the property sits on one of the springs feeding the lake. Uncommon to most lake cottages: the well water is free of iron and only passes through the refrigerator filter to drink. You will not need to tote cases of water with you to the UP!

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