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Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Outdoor space
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Gwinn, MI

Johnson Lake
‪13 min drive‬
Northern Michigan University
‪44 min drive‬
Ojibwa Casino Marquette
‪46 min drive‬
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway!

Just steps away from sandy frontage, lies this home in the beautiful north woods of Northern Michigan. Northern Lights are easily viewed from the deck. Three bedrooms and two baths, plus a lovely open kitchen and living room, provide plenty of room for wonderful family gatherings. Dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer offer convenient living amenities. A deck, fire pit, standup paddle board, canoe, kayaks, and dock allow for easy lake access. The lake is known for great swimming, fishing and boating. The lake is a 400 acre lake with two islands. Sandbars are available near the islands for docking boats and swimming. Mehl Lake is accessible via an inlet by small boats. The lake is stocked with walleye, though bass and smaller pan fish are abundant. Boat launch is close by. Less than a mile from the house is a snowmobile and four-wheeling trail. Twenty minutes to Marquette and 60 minutes to Pictured Rocks. Pet Friendly!

Property manager

Dave & Gina Sorensen

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Bring all trash to the garbage cans located near the garage. Wash and dry all dishes and cookware, and put them away. Please run the dishwasher and put the dishes away.

Strip all used sheets and bring in laundry baskets to the laundry area. Bring all used towels to the laundry area. Pick up outdoor litter and deposit it in trash.

Remove any food items from the refrigerator and cupboards. Turn off lights, ceiling fans, and other electronics. Turn the thermostat back to 60 degrees, or off if it's warm outside.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We reserve the right to cancel any traveler booking based on owner schedule due to cleaning/house maintenance.

Fireworks are strictly prohibited.

If you want to invite guests to visit during your stay, please check with the owners.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gwinn

Located in Gwinn, this holiday home is on the beach. Lakenenland Sculpture Park and Marquette Harbor Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park and Moccasin Lake. Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gwinn, MI

What's nearby

Johnson Lake - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Marquette Mountain - 36 min drive - 44.3 km
UP Health System - Marquette - 41 min drive - 49.7 km
Northern Michigan University - 44 min drive - 50.7 km
Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 46 min drive - 56.4 km

Getting around

Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
‪Full Throttle Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Rodney's Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
‪The Happy Hour Bar And Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪BlackBear Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway! located?

This Gwinn holiday home is on the beach, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Moccasin Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stump Lake and Johnson Lake. Forsyth Township Ball Park and Little Trout Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

17 Aug, 2025

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

Lovely place, coincidently with relatives around to enjoy the time even more, with about every comfort of home in pA setting rich in natural beauty!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Gwinn lake cabin

Beautiful property! Great little getaway and amenities. Communication with the host was always quick and easy, we look forward to coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David H.

4 May, 2025

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

Review

The property was clean and had a lot of room for our family,

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecile S.

30 Jun, 2025

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

Perfect lake house retreat

The property is the quintessential lake house on a pristine lake in MIchigan’s Upper Peninsula. It’s decorated nicely, maintained well, and had all the comforts of home, including a “welcome” array of snacks made in MI. The owners left no detail to chance for their guests so we could cook in their well-appointed kitchen, enjoy a class of wine on their perfect lakeside deck, stream some programs, and sleep comfortably. The lake home is an easy, short drive to get groceries or anything you might have forgotten to pack. Friendly and responsive hosts. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

20 Feb, 2023

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

We all really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Julie S.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Lovely lake home

We had a great stay on Little Lake. The home is quiet and clean with plenty of room for adults and kids. The lake is wonderful, clean and sandy. We loved having use of the kayaks and canoe. This place is close enough to fun and entertainment but feels very secluded and restful. Would highly recommend for families!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

1 Nov, 2024

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

Looking for Bigfoot

Didn’t see Bigfoot or the Northern Lights, but we enjoyed the house and the area. The house was well insulated and airtight. I enjoyed cooking in well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful Location

We had a wonderful time at Little Lake. We pretty much had the lake to ourselves. We enjoyed kayaking, star gazing, campfire, playing games and doing puzzles. We took a few day trips to Munising, Marquette and Houghton. We appreciated the snacks from the hosts . The house and location were perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

10 Aug, 2025

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

Dave and Gina's home is very welcoming and has so many great details for comfort. There is a breezeway you enter to go ingo the home where we kept our bin of water toys and where the kayak and other boating paddles and lifejackets were, plus they provided some toys. It leads into a large landry area - bonus! Drop off any towels and suits from day trips to presque isle right there. Huge size washer and dryer! Soap and dryer sheets were there and dirty landry bins in master bath and by dryer. Kitchen is large and lots of seating and open to the family room. Plenty of kitchen tools, silverware and dishes. There was soap, trashbags, cleaning supples (if needed), spices, and a lighter for the firepit. Plenty for a party of 8. The seating area and pennisula open to the sliding door, which offers stunning views of the lake. Sun sets to the left and is very pretty. You can cook and not feel separated from your guests at all. A nice nook also where guests are welcomed with stuff for smores, popcorn and coffee pods/hot chocolate. The back deck is big with plenty of seating, and with plenty of trees you don't get too hot. Bedrooms werwereice size, BIG closets, tastefully decorated. Lots of extra blankets snd pillows available. Bathrooms were clean with everything needed. BIG fluffy towels! Beds were super comfy.Kayaks were so fun to paddle - little lake is quite large. Lots of woods, quiet and restful. Swim area is very shallow. Loved loved loved our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

9 Jan, 2024

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

Winter stay

Nice location on the lake with comfortable furnishings. The kitchen was well stocked.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

9 Aug, 2023

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

Absolutely beautiful lake!

Being able to be outside on the deck and looking at the beautiful lake was amazing! The hosts were generous with water equipment and fire pit supplies and were overall extremely responsive.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M., Roanoke Rapids

10 Jul, 2022

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

Awesome location

We had a wonderful time. The house layout was perfect for what we needed. Great deck, cool lake, and a lot of fun with in range of driving. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful place right on the lake

We had a wonderful time. The house looks to be recently renovated and is very cute and nicely decorated. The kitchen was stocked and there was even wood for the fire pit. They even provide marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers to make smores! It was very clean, check in and out was easy, the house was centrally located, easy to find & right on the lake!. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

26 Aug, 2023

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful week at this lakeside cabin with our two children. The cabin was clean and well-appointed, and furnished with everything needed. The lake was beautiful and serene, and a great place to unwind. The location was perfect for taking side trips around the UP, such as to Marquette and Munising, and nearby hiking trails. Owners were very responsive and communicative throughout!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

RICHARD M.

23 Oct, 2018

Good, Location, Clean, Responsive Hosts, Home & furntiure showing some wear, lake was quiet

Out of a 5 scale, Location (4.5), Setting (4.0), Lake a bit shallow, but quiet (4.0), Home (modular) is showing ware (4.0) Furnishings, also showing wear, (3.5), Hosts (4.5), very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

24 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful place to stay

The property was so nice! The kids had a blast swimming in the lake and loved using the longboard that was there. The house is beautiful, supplied with lots of kitchen utensils, and plenty of space for the 4 of us. We made a fire in the fire pit but didn’t stay outside long since mosquitoes were so bad. Everything was perfect except the mosquitoes were plentiful! Lol. We still had a very nice time and loved that it’s a private location…quiet, peaceful, and lovely.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Oct, 2023

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

Up north 2023

We spent 3 days and really enjoyed it. The house was immaculate. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Looking out over the lake every morning was so relaxing. Didn't have time for fishing as we were on a mission to see color changes. It was beautiful up north. Especially h58 highway between munising and grand maris. October 17 to 20. We hit the peak just right. Also had fun finding water falls and cool rocks. Couldn't ask for a better time. We definately would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Peaceful lake

We had a wonderful time at Little Lake. The house was clean, very well-stocked and perfect for our two families (bunk room for teen boys, plus a king room and a queen room). The owners were super responsive with my minor questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

J W.

13 Oct, 2023

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

Nice lakefront

The somewhat remote location right on the lake is nice. It would be great for kids, with a small but mostly flat waterfront. The lake appears to have a sandy bottom, and at the end of the pier it was probably only a couple feet deep, so nice for younger kids. The deck has plenty of furniture for quite a few people. The house was ok, note it is a manufactured or prefab home. The kitchen is a nice size and the living room furniture is newer. There is a nice tray of items for s'mores, and some treats, which is nice. Location is good for exploring, about an hour from Pictured Rocks. It’s between 2.5 hour drive to Porcupine Mountain and Copper Harbor. On the other hand, there is deferred maintenance that needs to be done (burnt bulbs, including microwave which makes stovetop cooking a bit harder, towel holder coming off wall, broken stopper in sink, taped on tile trim in bath, horribly loud fan in bathroom, etc.). It would be nice to have a welcome binder as most places do, with info about location, local restaurants, wifi code (told to locate it on bottom of router), etc. just to make it more convenient for guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

1 Oct, 2022

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

Perfect get-away

The property was perfect for our short trip up north. We had everything we needed, including all the water toys. Dave and Gina were perfect hosts with great communication. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

16 Sept, 2022

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

Awesome place

If I could rate it at more than 5, I would!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

14 Sept, 2022

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

Great place to stay

Great location, everything you needed for your stay was there. Enjoyed the lake and bonfires

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy h.

6 Sept, 2022

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

It’s A perfect place for a family get -a way!

Very good!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

bob B.

20 Aug, 2022

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

Very accommodating

Lake was beautiful! Could have used a few more towels. Otherwise, fantastic!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Perfect getaway

The house is perfect for any occasion. Cleanliness A+. It does say in the amenities that there is air conditioning. There is not, but there were many fans to use. The lake is gorgeous, house very spacious, and met all expectations. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dave & Gina Sorensen

Dave & Gina have lived in the Marquette area for the past 24 years. Dave grew up in the Flint area of Michigan and fell in love with Marquette when he attended NMU for his undergraduate degree. After finishing his Doctor of Pharmacy from Michigan, his dream was to return to the U.P. to live as he fell in love with Lake Superior and all the opportunities to hunt and fish. Gina has lived her entire life in the Upper Peninsula. She attended NMU for her undergraduate and has Master degrees from Central Michigan University and Viterbo University. She now teaches high school English at her alma mater in Negaunee. Dave and Gina owned a camp in the Munising area for 13 years prior to the purchase of this home. The Sorensen's favorite times are spent on the lake.

Why they chose this property

Dave and Gina purchased this lakeside home in July of 2016 because they love spending time near water.
Dave and Gina owned a camp in the Munising area for 13 years prior to the purchase of this home, but decided to purchase a place closer to their home because of the age of their children and their busy family life. The house has been newly remodeled and features all the amenities of home with an amazing lake view and sandy beach front. The sunsets are incredible! This home is perfect as it has wonderful boating and fishing opportunities too.

What makes this property unique

The Sorensen's favorite activities while staying at their lakeside home are boating with family and friends, fishing, sitting around the fire pit and gazing at the stars and Northern Lights, and taking long walks in the woods.