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North Country Retreat

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
Exterior
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a black stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Straits State Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saint Ignace, MI
  • Place, Straits State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette Mission Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master Bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

North Country Retreat

Centrally located 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home, just a short walk to the downtown district! North Country Retreat is a cozy, pet-friendly home fully furnished, and stocked for all of your cooking and cleaning needs. Located in a quiet, laid back neighborhood, you can walk to the downtown area for summer festivals, farmers markets, parades and plenty of activity but off the main street. Walk to the Ferry lines to Mackinac, church, Wednesday and Thursday evening music concerts held at the marina and the Saturday Farmers market. Enjoy a historic guided walking tour on the weekend or visit the downtown restaurants, parks, museums and shops that dot this small but quaint downtown.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3159994vb
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 deadlock

About the area

St Ignace

St Ignace is home to this holiday home. Mackinac Bridge and Fort Mackinac are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Castle Golf & Games are also worth visiting.
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Saint Ignace, MI

What's nearby

  • Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Huron Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Straits State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marquette Mission Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kewadin Shores Hotel and Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Up North Dining - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North Country Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at North Country Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at North Country Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Country Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is North Country Retreat located?

Situated in St Ignace, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Huron. Fort de Baude Museum and Huron Village are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Great stay

Great stay nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to town to get everything you need but located in a quiet and cozy neighborhood for when you want to wind down.Check-in was easy and the property owner touched base a few times during our stay just to make sure everything was perfect.Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy the U.P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good location, comfortable bedrooms, well equipped kitchen, great sitting area. Great location to grocery store and site seeing.A huge drawback was the lack of recycling bin or place to take recycleable things.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great UP Family Trip

Loved the house and property. It exceeded all of our expectations. It was very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. I would recommend this house to anyone looking to explore St. Ignace, Mackinac Island and Mackinac City. It was a great location for our family trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Joan G.

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

North Country Retreat Review

Nice neighborhood. Clean and well stocked house. Big kitchen with nice pots, pans, silverware, dishes etc. Comfortable and clean furniture. Big garage to park and store our bikes. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Teresa V.

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

Thank You!

Thank you for your hospitality and for allowing our family to stay at your VRBO! It was perfect for us! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHERN S.

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

All the comforts of home.

Very quiet neighborhood, everything was within a short drive or walk. The pictures do not do this property justice very well kept spacious and just a wonderful place to relax and visit with friends and family. The Spradlin’s
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Family Get Away

We really enjoyed our stay. We spent a day at Traverse City, rented a boat to go tubing on Mullet Lake, spent a day at Mackinac Island and a day kayaking, putt putting and even did an Escape Room at Know Way Out. We had a great time and made many wonderful memories. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Beautiful St. Ignace

This was a wonderful home. It was everything as advertised and then some. The location was perfect and close to the docks and restaurants. Very clean, comfortable, roomy and well stocked with the basics. Beds very comfortable after long days. We would not hesitate to recommend to others or stay here again if ever in this area again. A great experience for the four of us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking easy, nice neighborhood but one of my dogs was attacked by an aggressive dog across the street while out walking. House smelled a bit musty at first but cleared up as we aired it out. Some spots in house were dirty, and I found a straight pin on the carpeted floor in master bedroom. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place with SO much room! Very clean! My suggestion is though, we had 6 people for reservation and table accommodates 4, when playing cards the stools they provide not practical!! Also toilet paper has to be the cheapest & worse we have ever had (6 women)-the Casino had way better or any gas station bring your own for sure!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Great home base to explore the UP and Mackinac Island

Great house! Comfy beds, great showers, nice layout for family with young kids. Kids enjoyed the rec room! There was definitely some dog hair around, not a dealbreaker for us, but something to consider if there are pet allergies. Would also recommend getting some casserole dishes for cooking. Overall this is a great house and we’d definitely book it again! Thanks :)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Comfortable. Convenient location. Furniture is not what is shown but still nice. Only negatives are you can hear trucks on the highway(if you’re use to quiet) and the TV in the bedroom was not functional, nothing connected to it and is not a smart TV so it’s just decorative unless you bring your own DVD player (just would have been nice to know). Regardless we still would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James R.

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

Vacation

The house was fine, The only negative item was upon check-in the completely full outside trash containers
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark M.

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

Comfortable, plain and perfect.

This house was perfect for us. We had two dogs and needed a dog friendly house. We understand that it was plain for a purpose. Why create a 5 star experience in a house that could be torn up or damaged by dogs? As such, it was well priced, comfortable, and the location was fine. Check in was a breeze and the property managers were responsive and helpful every time I reached out. I would book it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cora G.

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

A review you asked for.

The place smelled. Don’t know whether it was old smoke that you can’t get out of the house or just musty. Found a dirty sock by the bed- so how clean was it? Dishes weren’t clean either- coffee stains in mugs- when I washed them in the dishwasher, it came out. Also, the ping pong area smelled so badly, I couldn’t go in it after checking it out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Xenana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The home is comfortable and reasonably equipped. The beds are memory foam and therefore provide a lot of underneath storage since there are no box springs. There is ample closet and dresser space throughout.The living room provides ample seating for a group with views of the front yard. The furniture is not as pictured but comparable though two of the chairs have no arms (not important to our group).We found that overall the appliances were dated but functional. There were ample bath towels but no washcloths. Also very limited kitchen towels with no means to hand wash pots & pans or dishes -- no sponge nor washing cloth though dish soap was provided.Having access to the garage was wonderful for security and protection from the rain. The depth of the garage is somewhat short due to a workbench but did fit the Durango rental with some guidance.We enjoyed the location in St. Ignace with easy access to all the UP has to offer, as well as close to ferries to Mackinac Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Location
The perfect house in the perfect location! It was close to everything, nice and clean with plenty of space for our group of 4 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear the home was a great fit for your group and that you enjoyed the location and the space. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back on your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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