See all properties
Entire home

LARGE GROUP perfect for Family reunion, weddings, or just large families!

Photo gallery for LARGE GROUP perfect for Family reunion, weddings, or just large families!

View of home from the beach
look at this wonderful beach that s Beautiful sandy beach stretches for mile
Beach
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Big Bay, MI
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Northern Michigan University
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Presque Isle Park
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1FANTASY BEACH HOUSE- Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 FANTASY BEACH HOUSE Main floor- 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 FANTASY& BEACH HOUSE Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 FANTASY BEACH HOUSE lower level

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5 FANTASY BEACH HOUSE Lower level

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 BAY VIEW Cabin Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7 BAY VIEW Cabin

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 8 BAY VIEW Cabin

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9 BAY VIEW SUITE Master bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Fantasy beach house master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 Fantasy beach house/ main floor large shared bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 Fantansy lower level large shared bath

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom BAY VIEW Cabin-1 large shared bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom BAY VIEW SUITE-1 full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

LARGE GROUP perfect for Family reunion, weddings, or just large families!

Our FANTASY BEACH HOUSE has five bedrooms and 3 full baths it will accommodate up to 14 people. Master bedroom offers a King size bed with large private bath. On the main floor there are 2 bedrooms with Queen size beds and a very large shared bath. In the lower level there are 2 bedrooms one has 2 full size beds and the other has 1 full size bed and 1 queen size bed, the bedrooms have very large egress windows, also with a very large shared bath. The living space of the lower level has a large wet bar with full-size fridge,convection oven, microwave and pizza oven. also a gaming area with a pool table and dart board. FANTASY BEACH HOUSE is over 5000 square feet, fully furnished, has a complete kitchen containing a Wolf cooking range , dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, and toaster. There is a laundry room with washer and dryer. There are two dining areas, one by the kitchen overlooking the lake and the other in the great room offering plenty of seating space for large groups. The great room is huge with 2 seating areas and a gas fireplace at one end.

The BAY VIEW CABIN is HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE,The CABIN has 3 bedrooms, one bath and will accommodate up to 8 guests . The master bedroom has a king size bed. Second bedroom has 2 full size beds and third bedroom has a queen size bed. This lovely cabin is furnished with turn of the century antiques, a wood burning fireplace , fully stocked kitchen with microwave,refrigerator,dishwasher and range. There is also a laundry room with washer and dryer. The BAY VIEW SUITE has a beautiful large bedroom with a king size bed and private bath . The living area has a sofa that pulls out along with a electric fireplace fully stocked mini kitchen. The view of the lake from this unit is gorgeous! This complex is joined on the lake side by a common entry with road side entries to the FANTASY BEACH HOUSE and BAY VIEW CABIN. Linens provided for all the units, but please bring your own towels.Paper products are provided for your arrival but you will need to replace as needed.

The deck overlooking the lake has 2 dining sets,gas and charcoal grills for outdoor cooking. We also have 2 picnic tables closer to the beach. We provide yard games,volleyball and horseshoes. The night sky on the shores of Lake Superior is especially brilliant as there are no city lights to mar the view.

NO PETS ALLOWED

Property manager

Paul E. Pfaffle
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior

Remote log lodge in the Huron Mountain foothills.

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
10.0 out of 10, (70 reviews)
Remote log lodge in the Huron Mountain foothills.

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Weddings and large parties are required to pay a$500. Dollar cleaning fee

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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 beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Sugarloaf Mountain - 34 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 41 min drive - 44.0 km
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 44 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 44 min drive - 45.8 km
  • Marquette Harbor Light - 45 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Hollow Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LARGE GROUP perfect for Family reunion, weddings, or just large families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LARGE GROUP perfect for Family reunion, weddings, or just large families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LARGE GROUP perfect for Family reunion, weddings, or just large families!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LARGE GROUP perfect for Family reunion, weddings, or just large families! located?

This Big Bay holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Dead River Beach and Middle Bay Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beware no refund

Make sure you get travel insurance, this host will not let you cancel for any reason! The location is awesome, house is very dated but clean and big! We had an issue with a kayak sinking, thanks to a life vest turned out ok, please bring life vests if you plan to use the boats. The listing is old, lawn games, ect were not there. Host was very responsive if you need anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

A little peace of heaven

The house, beach and view was everything and more than what was described to me by Paul before coming out. The kitchen was fully stocked, the view from the master bedroom was gorgeous. The house was very spacious. Paul (the owner) was very helpful and accommodating. This was the best family vacation so far since starting our yearly vactions 9 years ago
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Paradise

The property was clean and well equipped for our group. Lake superior and the beach were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Family get away.

Paul was a wonderful host, responding to the questions we had and one door lock incident quickly. There were more than enough amenities for cooking and the kitchen was amazing. We would highly recommend this property to larger families, the house is large enough for everyone to be together or large enough to “get away” if the feeling presents itself. The beach and fire pit area are beautiful, both kids and adults are fully visible at all times.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great property for relaxing getaway

It felt like we had the beach to ourselves! Crystal clear water, sandy bottom as far as you can walk out. The house was large enough we could put the kids to bed and the adults could stay up and talk in the kitchen area without waking anyone up. Highlights were sitting around the firepit and playing frisbee in Lake Superior. We are already talking about going back in a few years.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren J.

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

Wedding in Big Bay

We used this house for our wedding party to stay in and it was a great house! Nicely sized and really spacious!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

40th anniversary

Absolutely perfect----we didn't want to leave. Everything was right there---didn't need to leave the premises at all!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie O.

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

Beautiful, long, quiet beach

Our extended four generation family gets together every year. The well supplied kitchen open to a very large gathering space was perfect for games, conversation and fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb V., Menominee MI

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

Beautiful property

The house was very functional for our large family in town for a wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britany L.

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

Perfect, secluded location for large family trip!

We stayed at this location from July 23-July 30 with a group of 24 people (16 adults and 8 children - age 6 and under). The location is amazing: secluded, private and right on the water. You'll want to plan accordingly because you are 45 minutes away from Marquette, where the grocery stores are. The house is large, with various rooms and living areas. It was perfect for our group to feel spread out and have privacy when we wanted it, yet big enough to all be in the same area at the same time. There are a ton of items available for your use in the kitchen or stored in closests (fans, cleaning products, pack n play, high chair, sippy cups, etc). Some items were broken or missing pieces, such at the pool sticks, puzzles and games. We brought or purchased some of our own stuff (cornhole, fishing poles, pool sticks, board games) though so we were fine. Water pressure was lighter than our liking and there were several light bulbs out throughout the house. We found the stove in the main kitchen area difficult to light as well. We rented the pontoon boat for the week, but only ended up taking it out two days during our stay. Perkins Park is a great place to hang out as a family and be able to use the boat. Paul was amazing to communicate with before and during the trip. I was concerned about paying in advance for a non-refundable trip, but Paul eased my mind and explained why they list the house that way (to protect themselves from last minute cancels). We spoke again just before the trip and he gave recommendations for grocery stores, pizza place (Vango's was amazing!), logistics for how to enter the home, etc. He was a pleasure to work with. Some of the decor and finishes in the home are older, but that wasn't important to our group. The outdoor area with the firepit (firewood is included) and being right on the beach was so convenient and enjoyable. It was nice to be able to go down to the water and back up to the house without having to load everyone in the car and drive. The sunsets and sunrises were breathtaking. We had an amazing time. I would certainly travel to Michigan and enjoy this rental again as well. If you have a large group and want to be under one roof, I high recommend this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charla L.

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

Perfect UP Getaway for a Family Reunion

My husband and I rented this amazing place for our family reunion with our children, their spouses and our grandkids, as well as my siblings and some of their families. It allowed for the perfect set up for people congregating together, having their separate places to retreat to when they needed some yet quiet. The location on Big Bay was amazing! The bay water was very comfortable for swimming and shallow for our little ones for quite a ways out. The winds from Lake Superior were not as strong, so they made it comfortable for hanging out on the beach, laying in the hammocks or sitting on the amazing deck space. We were able to find many hiking trails with beautiful waterfalls close by! The house itself was very well equipped and comfortable for serving meals. Paul, the owner was very approachable and accommodating, as well as very resourceful. We certainly hope to return sometime in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

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

UP Family Fun

We just wrapped up a weeklong stay at this property and it was wonderful. The house was large enough to comfortably accommodate our party of 18 with ages ranging from five to 75. The main house kitchen was well stocked had a very large stove with gas burners and a flat cooktop that made breakfast for 18 (relatively) painless. The older cousins took over the basement bedrooms along with the pool table and their own bathroom and television. The little ones loved digging in the sand just outside in the backyard on the shores of Lake Superior. Everyone gathered around the fire pit every night to watch the sunset and make S’mores. The owner, Paul, could not have been more helpful. He pointed us in the right direction to explore the best nearby spots and was even gracious enough to being us a set of jumper cables when one of our vehicles wouldn’t start. I can wholeheartedly recommend this property. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

vivian s.

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

Better than the pictures

Lots of room, great view, family friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sri S.

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

A real good time away from work

We all had a wonderful time. Really stocked well in every way. Kids had fun with games. Beautiful views of the lake from the house and great collection of books. Something for all ages. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly at the beach and the house. A suggestion I would like to make is to change the plumbing fixtures on most of the showers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean C., Newton, Iowa

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

Company Trip

Beautiful home. Great common areas for gathering. Enough bedrooms for every couple to have their own space and privacy. Quiet neighborhood. Great view of Lake Superior.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

torey b.

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

Great

The property was everything that we could hope for. Great communication with the owner and we never even had to leave the property to enjoy ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Veronica B.

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

Perfect spot for a family reunion

This house offered all the space our family (20) required. Given the ages, we could all comfortably gather at the sandy beach right outside the front door. In the evenings, the fire pit was perfect and we marveled at the vast, brightly lit starry skies. As for the vrbo proper, all the beds were so comfy. The kitchen was well-stocked. The only two drawbacks were that all the knives were quite dull and the large commercial size grill was not clean. Many of us agreed that spending a lifetime there would not be enough to read all the books on the shelves. The main living room was perfect for gathering for meals and games and the selection of vhs videos was perfect for buying a little bit of time with the little ones. Overall, if you have a large group who wants to take in the beauty of Lake Superior, this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Best Wedding Venue in the UP!

This is a premier property! Everything about our stay was perfection and the resort is absolutely breathtaking! Paul is the most accommodating host and our entire stay was an outstanding experience resulting in many fun family memories. The beach was perfect for our wedding and the fantasy beach house could not have worked better for our reception meal. This is truly a one in a million gem of a rental and I recommend it 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry E.

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

nice place with helpful owner

This is al lovely spot with miles of beach to walk. Great biking, kayaking/canoing and hiking of all levels. The town of Marquette is about 1/2 hour away and has everything you might need. The owner lives nearby and was very attentive to the minimal concerns our group had. Fantastic kitchen/great area that easily accomodated our group of 20 people. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

A Superior Experience!

The Tranquility Haven was a wonderful place for our families to gather and enjoy each other. Paul was a wonderful host. Tranquility Haven was a very special home in a very special place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raymond T.

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

June 2021 Family Trip

We could not have asked for a better location and rental house for our large family trip. It provided plenty of space for each of the families to spread out and the large kitchen and dining area were great for meals. We were able to set up a volleyball court at the beach and easily paddle, bike, and run from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle E.

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

Spacious & relaxing

Paul was wonderful at communication both before and during the trip. The home is massive and was plenty of space for 6 adults and 5 children. The kitchen was well appointed and lathe enough for us all to be together in. The house was extremely quiet both inside and out, you couldn't hear the others in the house or the outside weather at all. The beach was fantastic and the kids all had a great time playing. We did a lot of walks up and down the beach and the road. It was very private and overall a wonderful stay for everyone. We could not be happier with the accomodations, cleanliness, location, and host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn J.

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

Perfect weather, perfect house, perfect family vacation

We rented the entire property for 8 adults and 10 kids. Secluded enough that we didn't feel uncomfortable around too many people, plenty of room for all of us. For that many we ended up using both kitchens to prepare meals. Paul was very helpful. He told us about some really nice places to visit, and a wonderful river to kayak for all ages. We were virtually cut off from the rest of the world. The internet didn't work without a hot spot, and neither did my cell phone. I liked it.

10/10 Excellent

karen r., oxford mi

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

Beautiful beach

Enjoyed our stay plenty of room for our big family. Great place to get unplugged. About 40 to Marquette, closest large city. Excellent beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Amazing Stay at Big Bay

Our group had one of the most fun long weekends of our summer! Paul made it clear from the beginning he was there to help if needed, and if not to go have fun! The property was unbelievably beautiful and suited our group great. Anyone looking to go to the U.P. should check this spot out!

About the host

Hosted by Paul E. Pfaffle

Host profile image
I was born and raised in Waukesha, Wi. Both of my parents were from Marquette.Michigan and loved the Big Bay area so from the time I was very young it became our favorite family vacation spot. After graduating from high school I took the big step to start my own auto body shop. I owned and operated Hillside Auto Body for 33 years. In 2007 I started looking for a home in Big Bay to fulfill my dream of living in the area. I purchased TRANQUILITY HAVEN that year. The next year I sold my business, moved to Big Bay and started living that dream.

Why they chose this property

I wanted to make my home in Big Bay so I started searching for the perfect property, I walked into this home and looked out over this beautiful bay and knew this was it, Tranquility Haven.I upgrade this home on a yearly basis to make it more comfortable each year. It is my Labor of Love!

What makes this property unique

There are few vacation rentals that can have everyone right on the same property to celebrate a special event ,we have that to offer. We have one unit that is handicap accessible, we are the perfect place for family reunions, weddings,and group gatherings .

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback