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Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need.

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A two-story house with a wooden staircase leading to a deck.
A covered porch with a wooden bench, two armchairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
A two-story house with a wooden deck and a covered porch.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with a bowl and a remote control.
A circular fire pit surrounded by red chairs in a grassy outdoor area with trees in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Big Bay, MI
  • Place, Lake Independence
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Perkins Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need.

You'll have everything you need in this large house, freshly redone . Nice cozy screened in porch, large back deck, loaded kitchen for your convenience, outside fire pit for relaxing, and just minutes from everything Big Bay has to offer. There is space for the whole family, come enjoy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3455634vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

Big Bay

Big Bay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area.
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Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Independence - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Perkins Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sugarloaf Mountain - 29 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 35 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 39 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lumberjack Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thunder Bay Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Hollow - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need. located?

This family-friendly Big Bay holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Independence and Lake Superior. Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Made us feel at home during our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in Big Bay. Had a great stay in July. Wendy was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family for a long weekend. So close to the beach, hiking trails, and an easy drive to Marquette. Loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay D.

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

big bay stay

property had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK P.

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

Marquette

Great stay. Great location in heart of big bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so happy with our stay. There were so many small touches added to this extremely clean house. The sun porch was great for coffee in the morning as was the back porch on the warmer mornings. They had a big shower with very good water pressure with a lot of extra towels. The kitchen had everything you can ever need and they had sharp knives! They left a welcome basket of goodies with Trenary bakery cinnamon toast. Wifi worked great and they had a large TV which we didn't use. There was a fire pit in the yard with wood and kindling. The beds were comfy and the heat worked very well. They are located a block or 2 from a restaurant, ice cream shop, church, and park with playground. We were visiting family so we are definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Big Bay Fun

We love this area and the price was right. Thanks for a great stay in an historic home full of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is set up well for guests. Close proximity to church, restaurants and bars. You can walk to all of those establishments.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia G.

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

Vacation

We often camp in the UP, but having a place to go to get restful sleep after a day of exploring was so nice! This place was wonderful!!! Super clean with everything you could possibly need. Outstanding host! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verna H.

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

Family reunion

We loved our stay here. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and had everything needed for a great stay. Nice enclosed porch plus a wonderful fire pit area. Only a 30 minute drive to the Superior Dome, but out away from the traffic of Marquette. Deer come into the yard at night and eat off the apple trees. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

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

Perfect all-around

Great valued home to stay at. Wendy is a great host and left our group S’mores supplies and snacks. Air-conditioned for great comfort and right in the heart of Big Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan G.

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

Conveniently located

Older house(1920s), nice updated bathrooms and kitchen. Decorated nicely and furnished well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Janice K

Excellent location! Very clean with lots of room. Many extras, too. Would definitely consider coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marian J.

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

big Bay Area

Great location for us in our stay. Enjoyed it 100%, Had friends close by and rode around the area. Got to enjoy wildlife and the beach. May have to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK P.

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

Big Bay Getaway

Very clean and has a homey feel to it. Right in the heart of big bay. Walking distance to all the restaurants and shops. Great spot. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane m.

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

Beautiful house

We loved the charm of this house. It wa also stocked very well. We really appreciated all of the extra steps that were taken to make it convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELLIS M.

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

Short Stay

Thanks Wendy for everything. See you this summer....
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2025
Thank you, And yes summer will be beautiful here
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry/Cheryl L.

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

Perfect getaway

The location of the property was perfect. Walkable to Lake Superior and Lake Independence. The house was cozy and comfortable and had all the essentials we needed.... and more. Loved the special touches. Would love to go back in the fall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
Great guests, so friendly and personable. They left the house in fantastic departure shape, Which is so appreciated. I would welcome them back at any time. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Charming!

We loved Big Bay! Friendly people who went out of their way to be great! We enjoyed many area attractions—mining and museums, Squaw Beach and a Fall Festival! Plus so much beauty everywhere. Thank you Wendy, and thank you Big Bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anney W.

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

Cozy

Property was beautiful. Ppl around were just so friendly. The ice cream store right down the street was very good. Love the 4th of July parade that went right in front of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

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

Great For a Long Weekend

Spent a long weekend here with family. There were tons of indoor and outdoor toys for the kids and plenty of room for the dog to explore. There isn't wifi and the service isnt great, but there is satellite TV. There's a decent park just a block down the road that the kids loved, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Comfy Stay in Big Bay

Wendy is an amazing host! She was in communication with us before our stay and gave some great recommendations on hikes. She went above and beyond in preparing the space for our family—with treats and toys and entertainment that everyone enjoyed. The house is in an awesome location with a great backyard if you want to stay in, or several awesome spots within walking distance (Burns Beach is a 15 min walk and the Lumberjack Tavern is a 5 min walk). There are several great hikes within 15-20 min of the home that are good for all ages. We had a great time and can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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Hosted by Wendy Lynn Richards

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