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Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sable Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais!

Your vacation will start off right in this beautifully renovated 1870’s historic home. It has a light and airy spacious feel throughout. Accents of the area will spark a desire to get out and explore all that Grand Marais has to offer. This home has one of the largest yards and indoor living areas. You are a short 1/2 block from the center of downtown and a 1 block walk to the bay and 2 blocks to Lake Superior. This home was just turned into a rental August 2018 so we’re very happy with our great reviews so far. We do change the feel between summer and winter seasons. There is ample parking for your trailers too. Welcome, your going to love your stay!

Property manager

Richard and Jennifer Williamson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home is not child proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If home is smoked in renter will be charged $250

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

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grand Marais, MI

What's nearby

  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sable Falls - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Main Stop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Harbor Front Range Light - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Red a newly renovated 4 bedroom historic home in the heart of Grand Marais! located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this holiday home is steps away from Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum and Lake Superior. Pickle Barrel House Museum and Light Keepers House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rieke B.

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

nice place to stay

love the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Group Home Vacation

Amazing property! Good location! Loved the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn W.

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

Enjoyed our time at Grand Marais

The house was extremely clean and well maintained. It was a short walk to the beach and restaurants and also a great central location if you want to explore the Seney Nal Wildlife Refuge and Pictured Rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Excellent house!

We had a great stay at the Big Red house. It was very clean and welcoming. We traveled with 3 young children and it’s a child friendly house with toys for them to play with and a big yard to run around. The location is perfect with only being a block from downtown and close to the beach. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Great place to stay and close to everything in town

Property was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam & Duane M.

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

Great Location

This place was perfect for our long weekend stay. There’s plenty of things to do and see in the area. There’s even a brew pub right across the yard from the house so no driving is required. The house has been recently renovated and was extremely clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

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

Jan12 2025 trip

This was our first trip to Big Red. There was 5 of us and the accommodation's were absolutely spot on! Nice roomy house. Bedrooms decent size, beds had SLEEP Number mattresses...very nice! Kitchen big. living room big as well. Location perfect able to walk to all the bars/restaurants and store in town. Snow was great trails great too! Thank you, we will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katelynn S.

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

Great Location

Really enjoyed being so close to everything in town! House is nicely updated and furnished. We enjoyed having the mudroom for our shoes, beach items, and riding gear. We also enjoyed having a dishwasher!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan C.

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

Great Family Getaway

Big Red was immaculate. Rich has done an excellent job getting the home ready for renters. There was plenty of space for our family to stretch out. Also had a nice variety of spices in the kitchen. I highly recommend and look forward to future stays.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

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

Great stay in Grand Marais

This was our second visit to Big Red. We've been coming to GM for 40+ years so we know the area well. Big Red has been great for us--perfect location in town, clean functional house that has met our needs without an issue and the owners are very responsive to questions. It's been a pleasure to stay here!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Great house and location

The Big Red house is ideal for any trip to GM, walk downtown, easy access to trails and the house is spacious enough for a group. Plenty of parking space for trucks and trailers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene F.

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

Lovely Roomy Home on the UP

The house was very clean, roomy and nicely remodeled. Big kitchen and dining for cooking and eating together. The host was great and very helpful. Loved the location! If you want to stay in the area this house is a winner!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

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

Great Location

We had a great time in Grand Marais. We were able to walk to the local restaurant and bar and shops. Even though the snow wasn't the best we still had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

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

Great stay at Big Red

We've been to GM many times since the 70's and have stayed in several rentals. Big Red was great--perfect location in town, great kitchen, sleep # beds, clean, spacious for 5 adults, Roku tv, easy and prompt communication with the owners. Highly recommended, and we would stay again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Super Clean Nice house

The house was super clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

The Red House

Perfect location..one block from restaurants and the bay. It was great to have 2 nice bathrooms for all of us. Very clean with a great layout. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Paradise in Grand Marais

This is our second time staying in "Big Red". We felt so much at home the second we opened the door. My 89 yr old mother absolutely loves the house. She has the biggest bedroom and a bathroom that is handicapped accessible. She was in awe, again. The whole house has such a great atmosphere, we can't wait to book it for next year!! We love this place. Thank you for the greatest house....
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil J.

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

Wonderful time at Big Red

Big Red was clean, comfortable, spacious, and well appointed. A great location with hospitable hosts in a hidden gem of a town. Day trips, walks to the beach and ice cream stand, and a place you’d like to call home, this is an ideal home and town. And, every bed is a sleep number bed giving you some of the best sleep you’ve had in a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Beautiful Area & Great Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Big Red in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Area. House is very clean and well appointed. Owners were very responsive and helpful. We highly recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

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

We love staying at Big Red!

This was our second time staying at this property. It's the perfect fit and very functional for our family. Things we especially enjoy during our stay: sectional in living space means plenty of room for whole family, sleep number beds and pillows are cozy, multiple tables (especially the newer bigger coffee table) for eating, crafting, puzzling, and games. We especially love being able to walk to the beach! Would love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Big Red for the Win

We loved our stay at Big Red. There were four adults and three children and the house accommodated us all. House is walking distance to the main strip of town. Next door is a ORV (UTV) rental that was awesome as well and we enjoyed trail riding as a family. Listing is correct that there is plenty of room for trailers if you have your own toys. House has a good kitchen, laundry, and big living area with games (board games and foosball). We would recommend staying here and would look to stay here again if we make it back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

My Happy Place

House has plenty of room to spread out. We Appreciated the extra special touches in the home. GM is my favorite place to be and this house fits all our needs. The owners are amazing to work with and own the ATV power sports shop next door for a day on the trails. Also try the Breakwall restaurant for a delicious breakfast We can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

10/10 We will be back!

Perfect location right in town. Pictures do not do this house justice. Cutest house and tons of space! Hosts were great at responding with questions and check in/check out was so easy. We have stayed in multiple houses through Grand Marais and this is by far one of our absolute favorites. We will be back for sure! We had 3 trucks and trailers and all 3 fit with plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

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

Snowmobile Trip 2023

Perfect location for our annual Snowmobile trip to Grand Marais. Snowmobile rentals right next door. Love the house. Plenty of room for the 6 of us, with everything we needed! Richard and Jennifer are great people. Always available and willing to help with anything we need. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Better than anticipated

The pictures don't do this home justice. This home has allot of character and was spacious, yet cozy. Owners did a nice job of renovating a 100+ year old place. Very clean home and easy to work with people. We are already planning to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Jennifer Williamson

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests