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Did someone say SNOW?!!! YES! YES! YES! We have it!

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From dining area - 2eagles and 2 deer
Lots of room to ride and play!
Groomed trail right out the door!
McKenzie Bay - a haven for wildlife and birds.
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Marquette, MI
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Presque Isle Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Did someone say SNOW?!!! YES! YES! YES! We have it!


What we have been waiting for -SNOW. The trails (snowmobiling and cross county skiing) will soon be groomed. Come join us in our Winter Wonderland! Eat, Sleep and Explore! This is the place to fill precious moments with joy.
We are very infection conscious for your safety and for ours. Thorough cleaning is done after each guest.
Are you ready to kick back and enjoy the peace, quiet, and beauty of the North woods? This is the perfect place to hike, play on the water, observe nature, watch the moon rise, and breathe the fresh clean air!
Book now to have a cozy home in which you can escape the hubbub of daily life! Our home is the perfect place to kick back and relax in the peace and tranquility of the North Woods.
Access to Lake Independence is just down the road. And the snowmobile trail is at the back door. Lake Independence is known for its Perch, Walleye, and Northern Pike - in summer and winter. Lake Superior is 3 miles away. Or you may opt to take advantage of the tranquility of McKenzie Bay. Our home sits on this small motor-free lake and offers great bird watching and abundant wildlife. If you time your visit right, you may be able to see the beauty of the moon shining across McKenzie Bay.
We are on County Road 550 just minutes away from the historical village of Big Bay. This former lumber town is known for having produced the wooden panels for Henry Ford's Woody cars and for producing Brunswick bowling pins. There are abundant opportunities for fishing, hiking, waterfalls, biking, swimming, water skiing, snowmobiling, cross county skiing, all within the picturesque area of Big Bay.

This is a vacation spot for all seasons for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of daily living. The serenity and seclusion we offer is a great opportunity to spend time with those you love as you enjoy the beauty of watching the moon rise over the water, geese and ducks flying in and out, or witness an eagle or osprey catching their dinner. Song birds fill the mornings and evenings with their lilts.

Our family home offers the amenities of a home and is filled with memories of our parents and special family times. The walls tell the story of the love between our dad and mother and eight children.

Come sit by the outdoor firepit and enjoy the many splendors that nature has to offer and enjoy the shimmering beauty of the moonlight on McKenzie Bay. Or curl up by the indoor fireplace and enjoy the comfort of watching the dancing flames.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Caution - ponds that do not freeze in winter
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Prior approval required. Clean up after them
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marquette

Located in Marquette, this holiday home is on a lake. Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marquette Harbor Light and Marquette Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Presque Isle Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Sugarloaf Mountain - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 18 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 22 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Did someone say SNOW?!!! YES! YES! YES! We have it! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Did someone say SNOW?!!! YES! YES! YES! We have it!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Did someone say SNOW?!!! YES! YES! YES! We have it!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Did someone say SNOW?!!! YES! YES! YES! We have it! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Superior and within 9 miles (15 km) of Little Presque Isle Recreation Area and Hidden Beach. Sugarloaf Mountain and Noquemanon North Trails Trailhead are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Great Spot

We stayed here to go snowmobiling. Great spot with plenty of parking and you can't beat the trail being right at the end of the driveway. House was large with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome home / cabin, tons of history and character

It was tough to get in since I didn’t get the right code. Could have been a mess, but we recovered nicely after a few calls and texts. The home is awesome, very spacious, with direct snowmobile and orv trail access. Right around the corner is a few restaurants and a bar. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg Y.

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

Beautiful views

The property and house is awesome! Great views of McKenzie bay. Host are top notch! Very responsive to quieations. Place is across the street from trail 14 and close to downtown Big Bay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Fall vacation

We went up to watch Ferris vs Northern MI football and stayed a few extra days. It was beautiful. Very peaceful but close enough to town. The 3 seasons room was fantastic. Surrounding area is just beautiful. Hiked to waterfalls and saw beautiful light houses!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Weather was awesome

The accommodations felt like home. We did not want for anything that wasn’t already there. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Would have loved to spend another week. Great location for daily adventures exploring the UP
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin l.

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

The perfect getaway.

The place was everything we thought it would be and then some. We loved the decor and the location was amazing. Our dog loved swimming in the lake and watching the birds and squirrels through the window at the bird feeder while we were getting ready for a day of hiking the area trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

A Good Place

We enjoyed our visit! The house was clean, comfortable and homey. We loved looking at the photos showing the history of the family. Beautiful setting on the lake, and wonderful fishing! We highly recommend you consider staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie G.

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

Great location

Beautiful property. Lots of space. The history of the home is interesting, but I could do with much less personal touches in the home personally. I felt like I was in someone’s full time house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Amazing

Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

Beautiful getaway

Loved everything about the property. Thanks for sharing it with us. Would love to stay again next year. Thomas Rock, Yellow Dog Falls and Sugar Loaf Mountain were amazing destinations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiaret A.

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

NMU drop off for our son

We had the pleasure of dropping off our son in the best way possible thanks to you. This home and location was the perfect end to our summer and beautiful beginning to his start of school. We could ge enough of the views of that home. We felt so comfortable being there. First night we felt like it was our second home. We will definitely keep coming back to this place. Thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi P.

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

McKenzie Bay

Wonderful property! Perfect vacation! Hope to return another time!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Vacation 2024

Very nice, immaculate home. We really enjoyed our stay this year. Hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was better than expected. The property was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Peaceful home with incredible view of McKenzie Bay

This home is clearly very well cared for. Very comfortable, especially the lower level during hot summer days. The view is stunning and hard to describe unless you see it yourself. What a dreamy place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Absolutely lovely

The house is 24 miles from Marquette, so it's pretty remote, but absolutely worth the extra travel time. We spent almost all of our waking hours on the screened-in porch overlooking the lake, counting goldfinch and bluebirds and sandhill cranes and--I could go on. The house is well appointed, and we had fun imagining how many kids could sleep on the lower level. Highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Beautiful

The location and property are beautiful. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Been going up to Big Bay for close to 40 years. By far this is the best place we ever stayed. So peaceful and beautiful scenery. Seen eagles, turkey, and lots of wildlife. Can catch pike and perch right out the back lake. Cabin is very clean, so much nicer than the pictures. We can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Lovely gem

Beautifully situated! Highly recommended this relaxing home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

monica c.

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

Beautiful Place and Delightful Hosts

Lovely McKenzie Bay in your back yard full of beautiful aquatic fowl and occasional deer. Peaceful and serene. Very comfortable accommodations and amazing family history. Host was very responsive and a pleasure to meet. My family enjoyed every minute of this wonderful place! We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONNA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

This house is equipped with everything we needed. The only thing we could of needed to help with cleaning the frying pans was a scrubbing pad! We had a hard time getting the pans clean for the next guests. The property is quiet and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon O.

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

North woods snowmobile trip

Over all the property was very clean and well stocked with all items needed for a comfortable stay. If your a snowmobiler there was plenty of parking for tow vehicles and trailers. The snowmobile trail is right at the edge of the property. The gas station and mini mart is less than a mile down the trail. The lower level with its own bathroom and shower gives the lower level guests very nice private space. This house has an entrance that’s through half of a 2car garage great set up if you need to do any sled repairs!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

If you think the photos are good, it’s better in person.

We spent 5 days here and didn’t want to check out. It is one of the best pieces of property in the area. It has so much to offer. We enjoyed the family history all over the property. What a beautiful way to honor the folks who lived in this house years ago. We used the boats, made fires, walked the property many times, enjoyed the views from the four seasons room and it was the perfect place to relax after going on excursions in the area. If you’re on the fence, book this place, it is better than the pictures. No offense to the photographer, the property really is something special. We would love to come back someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK P.

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

Fall foliage in big bay

Great place. Checks all the boxes for everything we were looking for. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Perfect Fall Getaway

We came up from Alabama to see the fall colors. Loved the camp decor of the cabin and spent many hours on the porch enjoying our view of the pond. We were fortunate to see a couple of bald eagles flying over the pond and some deer feeding at the water's edge. If you're here to see the fall foliage, make sure to take a drive down 510. It's a well maintained gravel road not far from the cabin. It runs south about 20 miles to Hwy 41 and had some to the most spectacular colors we saw on our entire vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Your host

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Our parents first came to this area deer hunting in 1937. From then on it was a love affair that captured their hearts and finally moving here permanently in 1972. For the 8 of us children it was a vacation paradise and has become home for 7 of us.
Our parents taught us many strong family values and maintaining their home for others to share has become a priority since their deaths in 2005. You get a real taste of local history and the dedication to family and life that they shared.

Why they chose this property

If you enjoy watching birds out your window, deer grazing by the water, eagles flying over the water in search of dinner, watching the beaver swim, and the sound of a Sand Hill Crane, you will love our location. The rolling lawn is adjacent to the woods and gives a sense of privacy. This is truly a home to relax and enjoy your vacation, away from the busyness of the city, yet close enough to enjoy the highlights of Marquette and natural beauty of Big Bay.

What makes this property unique

There is plenty of room and all the amenities of home. Lake Independence is only a mile away and is known for its perch, walleye and northern pike. McKenzie Bay offers solitude and fun catching perch or pike - in the warm months. The ice is not safe for winter ice fishing.

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