A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence.

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Big bay, MI

Sugarloaf Mountain
‪35 min drive‬
Northern Michigan University
‪43 min drive‬
Presque Isle Park
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful A-Frame cottage on the sandy shores on lake independence. Great location with easy access to the lake from your own private sand beach. Relax in a hammock and enjoy the sound of the waves or take out one of the 4 kayaks for a lake excursion.

For those who like to take a more relaxed approach to their vacation, The Thunderbay and Lumberjack are located in Big Bay and they are both open for lunch and dinner.

You can take a short drive to The Big Bay Lighthouse which has tours of the grounds as well as a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse.

There are also plenty of hiking trails for all ages. The hike to the top of the Thomas Rock is short and sweet but provides incredible views of Lake Superior/Lake Independence and the Big Bay Area.
Just steps from the cabin you can hike the Iron River which leads you to the beautiful untouched beaches of Lake Superior. There is also the Yellow Dog River hiking trail which lead you to the amazing Yellow Dog waterfalls.

Crams general store is also located in the heart of Big Bay. They provide anything from groceries, fishing license as well as bate and tackle and everyone’s favorite part... Soft serve ice cream. : )

Please reach out with any questions you have about the cabin itself or the Big Bay Area.

Property manager

Ryan

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Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Washer
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Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

About the area

Big Bay

Located in Big Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area.

Big bay, MI

What's nearby

Sugarloaf Mountain - 35 min drive - 39.1 km
Northern Michigan University - 43 min drive - 46.5 km
Marquette Harbor Light - 47 min drive - 49.1 km
Presque Isle Park - 47 min drive - 48.1 km
UP Health System - Marquette - 47 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hungry Hollow Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Superior and within 25 miles (40 km) of Little Presque Isle Recreation Area and Hidden Beach. Northern Michigan University and Sugarloaf Mountain are also within 32 miles (52 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linette S.

5 August 2024

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

Great Stay!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and couldn't have been happier with the house, amenities, and location. The property was impeccably maintained and provided everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owners were fantastic at communicating, ensuring we had all the information we needed before and during our visit. We highly recommend this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

30 July 2024

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

Amazing cottage

We loved staying at your cottage. You are a wonderful host. And i would tell all my friends to book your cottage for a peaceful relaxing getaway location in the up

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

29 August 2022

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

Week in August

Overall this was an excellent stay. Host had pretty much everything you could need available at the cabin. He was very responsive to questions. Location was beautiful and relaxing. Lake was nice- not super busy. Cabin was decorated nicely- very modern. My only complaints would be regarding the water- I would suggest bringing your own drinking water. Sulfer smell was over-powering... the water in my glass was actually yellow-ish... didn't feel great about drinking it, but just went to the local general store and bought water bottles. Only other complaint was that the windows really needed washing- lots of cobwebs and spiders... it's such a beautiful view, that took away from it a bit. The inside of the cabin was spotless, though... I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C., Rochester Hills, MI, USA

16 August 2022

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

Beautiful View, Beach

Really enjoyed our stay, especially the view, the beach, and all the outdoor activities in the area as well as spending time in and around the city of Marquette, its parks/harbors/waterfront and Northern Michigan University.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Effingham IL

9 August 2022

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

Perfect stay in da UP!

We had a great stay at the Eh-Frame Cottage in Big Bay, Mi. Ryan has put a great deal of thought and effort into his renovation of the cottage. From booking to checkout, Ryan was always readily available to answer any questions or issues we had. It is refreshing to stay at a property whose owners take care of the cottage the same whether they are staying or hosting guests. We enjoyed coffee on the back deck in the mornings, rode our side by sides during the day, and ended evenings with a kayak ride in the pristine lake. The setup of kayaks and fire ring by the lake are a perfect combination for a relaxing evening. We look forward to a future stay when even more renovations are complete. Thank you Ryan for such an enjoyable stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

5 July 2022

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

Excellent

Exactly as advertised and owner was very attentive to any ideas and desires! Thank you, Ryan.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve D., Grand Rapids Michigan

18 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage off the beaten path

I was a little disappointed with location of this cottage it showed its location address in a different location, but had to have the owner send us a latitude/longitude pin to actually find the cottage. We came up to do some fishing on the lake, but could not dock our boat to his property do to very shallow waters where this cottage is located. The cottage has a nice layout with 2 different sitting areas. The only disappointing thing was the refrigerator was not clean, otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

15 August 2021

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

If you want peace stay here.

Ryan has done an amazing job with this remodel. He has included everything but the food in this place. We hardly wanted to leave - so we just hiked near Marquette and enjoyed the evenings by the lake. Met some friendly people on the lake while paddle boarding (we had our own). Learned the history of Henry Ford in that area, the anatomy of a murder movie, snd the Brunswick factory. Very cool area. We likely had a baby moose on the lake near us the first night. Wish we had seen it only heard it’s call. It was me and my 3 teens and we just loved every minute. Thank you again Ryan!

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

26 July 2021

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

Beautiful lake house

This house was beautiful and the area was amazing. It’s a bit far from everything and the local store didn’t have much we needed. The only thing I could have used was a washing machine but overall we had an amazing time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

18 July 2021

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

Beautiful location and perfect cabin

This cabin was so clean and comfortable and I have never stayed in a more stocked vrbo. The owners really went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could possibly need. I would recommend this for families who want to enjoy the beautiful UP.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela H.

11 July 2021

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

Great house!

This house is very nice and tastefully decorated. The location is perfect, right on the lake. The water was pleasantly warm and the kids had a lot of fun. The owner was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ryan

My name is Ryan Walker. I am from Nashville Tn and I recently relocated to Marquette Michigan. I purchased this cabin in 2018 from the original family who built it in the 50s and have been in the process of giving it a facelift. Once I was finished I took a year to enjoy it myself before deciding that it would be selfish of me to keep it all to myself. Hopefully this will be the first of many rentals that I have in the Big Bay area.

Why they chose this property

This property has everything you could ask for in a lake home. The cabin has such a welcoming feeling and the lake is always just the right temperature for lounging in a raft. You can fill your day with a variety of fun activities, like fishing, hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing in a hammock to the sound of the waves on the sand beach. The lake has almost zero boat traffic making this an incredibly private destination that’s perfect for a romantic getaway or just a good place to unplug from the usual day to day.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is split into two separate living spaces. The bedrooms, loft and a living space are separated from the kitchen and another living area by an insulated door. This provides a great amount of privacy for those that prefer to sleep in or if you have small children who need those few extra minutes of their afternoon nap.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property