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Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home!

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Exterior
Livingroom
Newly renovated living room with comfy furniture and tiled floors
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gwinn, MI
  • Johnson Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home!

If you're looking for the perfect lakeside family retreat, look no further. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at this newly renovated, quaint lake house situated on East Bass Lake in Gwinn, MI. Enjoy the water with 2 paddle boards and 5 kayaks. In the evening you can play cards or board games, watch movies, surf the internet, relax while watching the sunset from the gazebo, and make s'mores at the fire pit. Our cottage is perfectly set-up for large gathering, boasting 5 bedrooms each with a beautiful view of the lake. The house is situated on a peninsula, so you have breathtaking views and water access on both sides of the cabin. This family retreat is fully furnished with linens, towels, kitchenware, cooking spices, water toys, bicycles, and cards/board games for everyone. We are located less than 30 minutes from Marquette, Northern Michigan University, Lake Superior theater, and Marquette Mountain ski area. This is a perfect location for a family vacation! Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Seney Wildlife Refuge, Porcupine Mountain State Park, Isle Royale, and Mackinaw Island are all within a few hours drive. Marquette County has become a destination for mountain biking and cross-country skiing. This lake house is an ideal summer getaway for sightseeing, water-sports, golf, boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Our cabin is pet-friendly allowing 1 small pet under 50 lbs. with a $100 pet fee paid at the time of booking.
Master Bedroom- King Bed
Bedroom #2 - 2 Queen Beds
Bedroom #3-- 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #4 - 2 Double Beds
Bedroom #5 - 2 Twins
1 Twin Roll Away
1 sofa pull out double bed

additional Sofas ( Not pull out)

Property manager

Dana Rudden
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
There is a $100 pet fee. Pay with deposit.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gwinn

Located in Gwinn, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lakenenland Sculpture Park and Marquette Harbor Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Johnson Lake and Forsyth Township Ball Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Upper Peninsula Children's Museum 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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Gwinn, MI

What's nearby

  • Forsyth Township Ball Park - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Johnson Lake - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Marquette Mountain - 31 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 39 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 41 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Up North Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Bar And Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rodney's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Yooper Scoop - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape To The Lake With All The Comforts Of Home! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Johnson Lake, Forsyth Township Ball Park, and Peter Nordeen Park. Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park and Stump Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven S.

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

Snowmobile Trip

The property worked great for our snowmobile group. The host was amazing and responded to our last minute request to stay and also made arrangements for parking our trucks and trailers nearby in a secure area. The sleeping accommodations met our needs, although ttwo of the rooms lacked good heating for winter lodging
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

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

Great for all seasons!

We stayed in this house during the winter and it was spectacular! We were able to ice skate on the frozen lake and drink hot chocolate by the fire place. But the house has everything you need for the summer! It is also very well stocked if you like to cook. The house was absolutely perfect for our family of 8! Looking forward to coming next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty V.

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

Wonderful Stay

This place was amazing with the water on both sides. It offered something for everyone in our group kyaking, fishing, bonfires. Parking was a bit tight as we had four trucks and trailers with side by sides but we were able to make it work. We had a wonderful time riding the trails during the day and hanging out playing cards and sitting around the campfire at night. Would love to come back during the summer and again next fall. a great hangout spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tatum H.

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

Cozy Lake House

We rented this lake house for a visit to my father's childhood home in Sagola. Not much is close to Sagola so we were happy to find a spacious home on the lake that could accommodate our family of 8 adults. Our GPS got confused and we were a bit lost on the way, but our host was incredibly helpful and gave us step by step directions to find the home. It was easy to access and to unload our belongings. The home listing is accurate and the photos are current. The views are amazing! It was also very quiet as the home is at the end of a road and the neighbors are not too close; it felt very private. There are some odd nuances like having to make the beds upon arrival (no idea why sheets are not on the beds), and a pretty long list of clean up upon departure. This home is very likely not often rented and is used more as a family home in which guests would not mind making beds, stripping beds, putting laundry into bags and clearing trash for the host. The cleaning fee is marginal for the size of the property, so it was not much of an imposition. Those nuances aside, this place is very comfortable and private and has beautiful views. There are gas and grocery options within a short drive, so it is not too remote either. I would recommend this lake house to others who need a place to stay in this part of the Upper Peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Wonderful Upper Peninsula Experience

We loved this house. It was lovely, clean, comfortable, in a quiet location on a beautiful lake. We enjoyed fishing in the lake. The house is close enough to Marquette that we were able to enjoy the Pictured Rocks boat tour and take advantage of dinners in some of the great restaurants in Marquette. Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gloria H.

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

Peninsula Paradise

Our family found ourselves wanting to stay and enjoy the property more and it’s picturesque beauty. Originally we had planned to sight see the whole time and we were glad to enjoy the home half of our stay. Also, we were very impressed we could view the Northern lights on our last night. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the master bedroom’s views and will definitely come back to stay here! It was such a treat to have a view of the lake feol eaxh room in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Summer Family Getaway

This home was a wonderful stay for an extended family vacation. The home was spacious and well stocked. The outside area was wonderful. Our only negative feedback was regarding the lake, this is more of a fishing lake than a water sports lake in our opinion, and our boat was too large for this lake. Not the fault of the owners and we were able to enjoy their pontoon for the week which was very nice! However we would not bring our boat back to this location. Otherwise the stay was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bud D.

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

2024 family vacation

This property worked out very well for the 11 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Wonderful week

Great location. Lovely home. Many more amenities than I expected. Saw the Northern Lights for the first time in my life. Kids loved the water and kayaks. Larry’s store and the bait shop were convenient and helpful. Could have used hand rails on steps and front door.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

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

Wonderful!

Absolutely amazing property!! From start to finish we LOVED everything about this rental. Dana, the property manager, really went above and beyond to ensure our stay was 5 star! The lake was gorgeous. There were 13 total in our group and we had plenty of room to gather and also to spread out if we wanted to. Highly recommend this property!! Beautiful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina & James H.

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

Perfect Calm

This hidden gem was the perfect retreat for our busy family to unwind and reconnect. We took in all the amazing features of the home and also the beautiful lake we were surrounded by. It was close enough to Gwinn that a quick trip for food or pizza was easy (and delicious). It was the reset we needed after a very busy school year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B., Libertyville, IL

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

A Hidden Gem

This house is located on a quiet lake and we had a great time swimming, kayaking, and riding in the pontoon boat. We saw bald eagles flying over the lake in the morning. The host provided everything we needed, including life jackets, towels, and water toys. There were ample bedrooms for our two families with kids. The property manager was very helpful when we had an issue come up requiring a repair and got it fixed the same day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Amazing lake house

Great views, great fishing, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

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

Perfect in every way

This place was perfect for our family of 12. Beautiful view of the lake on both sides of this cottage which actually is a home!!! It is extremely well furnished, clean and organized!! Has all the extras!!! Communication was excellent! We had great weather and enjoyed all their yard games, kayaks, and paddle boards! Lots of fish were caught as well! They even spoiled us with some local treats to welcome us! Our ages ranged from 80 down to 8 - there was something for everyone to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Shepherdsville, Ky

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

Perfect Lake Getaway!

Myself and 5 other family members stayed at this beautiful lake house for a week! We absolutely loved every minute and had a great time making memories in the great UP! We traveled from Kentucky to the UP and was able to find something to get into everyday. We even took a day to sit around and relax. Dana was amazing with any questions we had. Thank you so much the amazing experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect place for our group! Tons of space, amenities, water toys, and such a beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilla I.

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

Quality Lake Home, Great for a Group

Our family enjoyed our stay. The common areas are spacious, well-appointed, and good for a large group. The outdoor seating and lake views were lovely. The master bedroom was large and lake facing with a comfy bed. The queen bedrooms and the double bunk bedroom were nice as well. The 5th bedroom with the twin beds did not work out for our family as it was really cold in that room and the water heater was pretty noisy in there. Overall, a quality place to stay with above average lake views and access.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Fishing getaway

What a great location. Beautiful clean home right on the water. Had a great time fishing off the boat and off the dock. Owner was fantastic to deal with. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Wonderful 6 nights on a beautiful lake

Great fishing for the kids. Very roomy for 14 of us. Lots of outside chairs available. Lots of firewood. Plenty of life jackets. Lots of forks for smores. Having 2 refrigerators was great. Nice shallow water for younger kids. Would have been nice to have more microwave dishes. Master bedroom had an amazing view but could have used a privacy screen for dressing since anybody from the outside could see in.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margo S.

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

Family Gathering

Great space for family gathering! Kids enjoyed swimming and standup boards! Adults enjoyed the relaxing setting! Easy access to other events in the area-family reunion , Marquette and Pictured Rocks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

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

Beautiful place to stay.

Property was as advertised. Wonderful place to stay with family of all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

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

Fantastic Views

We had a lovely, relaxing stay in Gwinn, MI. The water views from inside and outside the home were amazing. The moonlight dancing on the water was unlike anything I’d seen before. House was plenty big (we could have used more people in our party!) Kitchen fully stocked and plenty of room. All amenities as described. We had a great stay. Hope to re-visit in the future with bigger group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Amazing vacation home

Our 4 generation group of 10 stayed for one week while attending a family wedding in the area. The house, lake and amenities were all as listed. One of the best supplied VRBO rentals we have stayed at!! Nancy was great to work with, always keeping us informed on what we needed to know and checking in frequently. The dock and swim area was perfect to hang out with our 10 month old grandson; clear water, sandy bottom and not deep. Breathtaking views from morning to night from the back deck. The house is secluded and the lake is very quiet and relaxing! Very impressed with the WiFi. Visiting Presque Isle Park and the Black Rock area was amazing!! 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanne S.

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

Fantastic time in the UP

The house was fantastic and the owners are so generous with information and sticking the house for every eventuality- will absolutely rent the property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dana Rudden

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We recently purchased the Bass Lake Retreat. I grew up in Marquette and spent a lot of time on lakes around Gwinn. My wife is half Yooper and enjoyed summers in the UP as a kid. We now have our own family and live in lower Michigan, but spend a lot of time in the UP. We have family on Bass Lake and have fallen in love with it visiting over the last few years. When we heard this place was for sale we jumped at the opportunity to have a place of our own on this beautiful lake. We plan on making countless memories here. Hope you, your friends and family can make some memories of your own!

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