Walking distance to beaches and downtown

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View from Millen Street
View from Carlson Street
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1-Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2-Middle Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3-Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Walking distance to beaches and downtown

The “Retro Retreat” is a cozy three bedroom mobile home located one block from Woodland Park Campground and the shores of Lake Superior. Downtown restaurants, shops, sandy west bay beach and playground are 4 blocks away. Very large yard with fire pit(wood available to purchase from many locations), charcoal grill(you provide charcoal), patio table and chairs are there for your use. Plenty of parking for your toys. We are local to assist with any questions. Enjoy your stay!!

Property manager

walt
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

About the area

Grand Marais

Grand Marais is home to Walking distance to beaches and downtown. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Grand Marais, MI

What's nearby

  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sable Falls - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Main Stop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walking distance to beaches and downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Walking distance to beaches and downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walking distance to beaches and downtown?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

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. 76 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Excellent stay.

Great place to stay with teenagers and a 97 year old day. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral B.

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

Great time.

Had a wonderful stay! Clean, comfortable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia J.

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

Lake Superior from a wonderful small town!

I loved our stay in Grand Marias! There is so much to do nearby, and the "Retro Retreat" was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent K.

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

Awesome location for family vacation

Perfect place for our week long vacation! Great location in town with everything you need! Very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn G.

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

Rock hunt and sxs trip

Great location. Place was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

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

Retro Retreat

This is my go to VRBO in Grand Marais. Always clean and well stocked. Bonus points for pets
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Location is perfect

It was great, if you forgot something they have it there. We would stay again in a minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie w.

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

Fishing trip

Great place to stay Close to town Very clean Super host
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

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

Great weekend vacation

Love the retro retreat Was clean and ready for us. Was well stocked with the little things coffee filter, some spices, cooking spray made the stay easier. Great location for us to enjoy Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen J.

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

Vacation

Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Super awesome retro place

Very nice clean and perfectly located in grand Marais mi for rock hunting. Great hosts with lots of extras in the house. Had anything we may have forgotten.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, Lots of pots,pans everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean c.

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

Great Location

This was a great location, very close to the pictured rock park area & the beach. The place had everything we needed & was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the retro trailer. Great area and the facilities were just what we wanted. Fully stocked with anything you would need to make your stay wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Every thing you need

Was clean and well stocked! Had every thing we needed for our visit to Grand Marais!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Beautiful Location

Lovely property! Very well maintained. Would definitely stay again. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

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

Love Grand Marais

This was our second time staying at the Retro Retreat and it never disappoints! The house is very well stocked and the beds are a dream to sleep on! Its perfectly located to everything in Grand Marais! We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette J.

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

Labor Day in Grand Marais

We have stayed here for several Labor Days now. We love the place, location, amenities, cleanliness,convenient location. Loved the recent updates to the place. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

July Vacation

The place was great. Very clean great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Great weekend with the girls!

4 of us did a girls trip to explore the area and enjoy the beauty of the UP beaches. This house was perfect for us! It was clean and a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

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

Grand Marais

The property is well maintained and very clean. It has everything you need for a stress free vacation. I will be back in September.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

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

Great location

The property is very well stocked. It is close to downtown, within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and beaches. It is a short trip to see many attractions. Great location to stay in Grand Marais
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

It was a cute place

After we killed a few pincher bugs and a moth all was good. Mattresses in smaller rooms could be a bit more comfy. But a cute place and served its purpose for our girls weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

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

GM 9/24

I have stayed at this property in the past and have always enjoyed it. The kitchen is well stacked for cooking, The location is perfect for walking to downtown and to the beach, And it is always spotless. I will continue to utilize the space until I have my own place in Grand Marais next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Would recommend

We had a great experience! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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