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Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gwinn, MI
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park
    5 min drive
  • Johnson Lake
    5 min drive
  • K.I. Sawyer Air Heritage Museum
    14 min drive
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    15 min drive

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About the area

Gwinn

At this cabin, you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Moccasin Lake and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Stump Lake. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and cabin features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a coffee/tea maker are also available.

What's nearby

  • Johnson Lake - 5 min drive
  • Marquette Mountain - 25 min drive
  • Northern Michigan University - 33 min drive
  • Superior Dome - 34 min drive
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Up North Lodge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Full Throttle Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rodney's Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Yooper Scoop - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon!

LITTLE LAKE COTTAGE

SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
LAKEFRONT (Little Lake)
*KAYAK and ROWBOAT INCLUDED
*PRIVATE BOAT DOCK
*PETS ARE WELCOMED
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY

This charming cottage was built by a wonderful family to create place for retreat, and bring about a sense of peace to all who visit. It hasn't changed much over the years, yet it is still a nice place for a family to enjoy their time together. No cable TV, no local channels, yet we do have WiFi and a DVD player. Enjoy the quiet surroundings as you are surrounded by woods, while perched next to the Little Lake waters. Trees surround 3 sides of the cottage, creating a very private buffer from the other cottages around the lake. Simplicity is key here. Enjoy the 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with many of the comforts from home. The dishwasher and washer/dryer are wonderful, often unexpected treats in a cottage. Although rarely needed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we do not currently have air conditioning at the Little Lake Cottage, though we do have baseboard heat for those chilly spring and fall evenings. Generally, leaving the windows open to the cool lake breeze provides the comfort guests need, with the help of fans moving around air on the few days where the heat is uncomfortable.

Enjoy the outside fire pit on fun summer nights. We've had many talk about the fun they had swimming and the great fishing, from Perch to Walleye.
Expect to create many fun, family memories here at the cottage, while you take time to recharge. We hope you depart with a sense of a renewed spirit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A/C: Although rarely needed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we do not currently have air conditioning at the Little Lake Cottage, though we do have baseboard heat for those chilly spring and fall evenings. Generally, leaving the windows open to the cool lake breeze provides the comfort guests need, with the help of fans moving around air on the few days where the heat is uncomfortable.

ATV's:
Escanaba to Hermansville Rail – approximately 25 miles away
Haywire Grade Trail – Approximately 33 miles away
Iron Ore Heritage Trail – Approximately 47 miles away

Bathrooms:
Main Floor Bathroom: sink, shower and toilet
Upstairs Bathroom: claw tub with shower + sink and toilet

Beach: While there isn't an official beach at the cottage, many claim the swimming is very good.

Bedroom Configuration:
Main Floor
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2: (adjacent to the washer/dryer) twin bunk bed
Upstairs - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 3: (water view) 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds

Boats: We have 1 rowboat, 1 canoe and 1 kayak for your sole use during your stay.

Cable/Satellite TVs: There is a TV with a standard DVD (not Blu-Ray) player in the living room. There may be a couple movies at the cottage, yet I would advise you to bring your own movies.

Cell phone service: Cell phone service is generally unreliable in the Upper Peninsula when you travel outside of Marquette and Escanaba. There is a landline at the cottage for local calls.

Distances:
Marquette: approximately 20 minutes away
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away. (66 miles)
Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 2 hours 30 minutes away. (135 miles)
Mackinac Bridge: is approximately 3 hours 10 minutes away.(172 miles)

Dock: We do have a dock with 2 bumpers in front of the cottage. If you need to launch your boat on a trailer, you can do so. Check with the Brown's Store, about 1 mile from the cabin for details.

Fire Pit- There is a fire pit that guests are welcome to use. Please plan to bring your own wood.

Fishing: We've had many guests talk about the great fishing, from Perch to Walleye.

Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online through the Michigan DNR website.

Fishing poles: Please bring your own.

Grill: Yes, there is a Charcoal grill!

Grocery Store: Larry's Family Foods approximately 10 minutes away in Gwinn, MI.

Handicap Accessibility: Must be able to navigate stairs.

Internet: Wi-Fi access is available

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Approximately 5 to 7 cars would fit.

Pets: *Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet.

Privacy: Incredible. An ideal private view, with trees on both sides with Little Lake right in front of you. You can only see other cottages off in the distance.

Space: This 2 story charming cottage was built by a wonderful family to create place for retreat, and bring about a sense of peace to all who visit. It hasn't changed much over the years, yet it is still a nice place for a family to enjoy their time together.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: Yes. Laundry detergent provided.

Water: As with all cottages in the Upper Peninsula, and even some parts of the larger cities, there is well water. While I personally enjoy the taste of well water, you are always welcome to bring your own bottled water if you are at all concerned.

Wood: We do not guarantee there will be firewood available during your stay. Many times, you will find firewood left in close proximity to the cottage. Please plan to bring your own.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

78411

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon!?

The closest beach to Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon! is McCarty Cove (29.4 km).

Does Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon! have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon!?

No, Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Little Lake Cottage:(On Little Lake in Gwinn): Fall colors will be here soon! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short quiet visit would return
Very quiet and tranquil setting for an older home on Little Lake. Bed was comfortable and was stocked with everything we needed. Only stayed for the weekend but would come back for a longer stay to enjoy the lake more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Travis C.

The Lake is the best part
The lake, dock, view, canoe, fire part and deck were great. So was the setting. I'd highly recommend from that standpoint. The cabin is dated but overall it had a good cabin feel with a great view from the dinning room table. But the plumbing was less than desirable. Very hard to get a good temp in the shower and low pressure. The floors are very squeaky and doors were hard to close. I made the mistake of thinking the cabin was closer to Marquette so made for long drives back and forth. But that's my error. The Marquette airport is close..... That is not the property owner or management company's issue. Overall we had a nice time. Would recommend the cabin if the plumbing was updated and to someone looking to just be in the woods or on a lake for a few days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seems like your alone
We had a peaceful stay at little lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight S., Machesney Park IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun week
Everything was as advertised. No sand beach, but a gentle slope of shallow water with sand bottom extends far beyond the end of the dock. Great place to play in the exceptionally clear water. Brought our own boat and kept it at the dock (public launch at East end of lake). Some furnishings "tired" but did not detract from our comfort in a beautiful setting. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Nice Getaway!
We had a good time at this charming old lakehouse! Everything we needed for our stay was already at the house. Groceries and a pharmacy are a short drive away. The house could probably use a really thorough cleaning. Furnishings are very worn, including some of the beds. Personally I didn't mind; I liked the well-loved feel of the place. It is perfectly suited for relaxing and spending quality time with the family. The lake is great for fishing and kayaking (we brought our own.) The most popular U.P. attractions are a bit far away, so we packed a picnic and tried to group a few together for a day trip. Bug spray is absolutely essential if you plan to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin on a beautiful lake!
Our family would rent this again. Plenty of space and everything needed to have a comfortable and fun vacation. Beautiful lake with plenty of room to gather inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Brunilda C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but …..
What we loved about this home: 1- lake was great and the kids enjoyed it 2- available boat and kayak were a good fun activity for the teens and kids 3- awesome large deck and table to fit a large family 4- blueberry bushes on the entry were a pleasant surprise and we did some bb picking What we didn’t like: 1- the beds were horrible. I have never gone to vacation and woken up every day with a back ache. My son was willing to sleep in the car’s backseat instead of the twin bed in the first floor. I would recommend to the owners to update the bedding. Considering what they charge a night I would expect something more comfortable 2- the house was very dusty. I can understand sand and dust entering during the day because of the lake (I was wiping the floors twice a day). However, there are areas that definitely could use a deep clean. Our allergies were triggered a lot. 3. The bedroom in the first floor smelled really bad. Between the old wood furniture smell and probably some previous animal peeing in the carpet the nightly experience was not good. Overall we loved the area but would not go back unless there are some updates to the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie C., Iron River

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and private. My family am myself had a an amazing stay will definitely be back.
My teenage kids didn't want to leave . Made some amazing memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
Very much enjoyed out trip. Great accommodations and nice venue!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Easy & friendly people to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Hoffman Estates

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family lake vacation
Loved our stay on little lake. Cabin was perfect for our family of 5. Very private. Water is shallow and sandy. Great views of lake from large dining table during meals and family game time. Could drive to Marquette easily and loved our day trip to Pictured Rocks. We loved that this has been a summer cabin for many decades. Perfect if you do not expect new and shiny. Appreciated old books and record player. Bring bag chairs for comfortable outdoor seating. Grocery close. Thanks for a memorable trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M., Roanoke Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Thanks so much for a great stay. Property was everything our family needed. Great Lake access and plenty of things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Great place, great location, beautiful view and very relaxing!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis and Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for staying with a big family.
Great place for staying with a big family. The upstairs area offered a separate private area for our two different family units. The lot was very private with a great little dock for fishing. The kids caught fish from the dock. Very nice experience. Would definitely do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., MIDLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait until our next visit!
This was our second stay here and we loved every minute of it. We knew the house had everything we would need so we were able to pack light. We spent most of our time on the water enjoying the beautiful view. We love that the area around the dock is sandy and shallow enough to play in. We enjoyed fishing, snorkeling and soaking up the sun! On our one rainy day, we hung out and played games, watched movies, and listened to music. My favorite moment was sitting on the dock watching lightening roll through the night sky in the distance. It's just so peaceful there! We had a delicious pizza from Rodney's one night and also went for ice cream in Gwinn - they had something for everyone. Such a wonderful time to get away from all the ugliness going on in the world. We were able to get some much needed rest and relaxation! Thank you for letting us enjoy your little slice of heaven!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Week In Da UP eh ?
Very impressed with location & privacy. Way to large for my wife and I but enjoyed getting back to my wife's teenage home of Gwinn and Northern University @ Marquette. Peaceful week with no TV or Cellphones. Loved it !! Thank you. We'll probably call you again. Gerry & Diana

8/10 Good

alan j.

Great location, needs cleaning and repair
Property manager was very responsive. Directions and arrival were seemless. Several repair items were noted on arrival but nothing that kept us from our primary agenda of hiking and running the Marquette marathon. Spent the first several hours swatting flies around the dining and living rooms. There were dead flies embedded in the stereo... The cooking supplies were prodigious but several utensils were dirty or greasy. Once we settled in the beautiful quiet lakefront location was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Family fun 2019
The house was located so we saw no immediate neighbors, so it felt private. In the evenings we saw a couple of deer. The lake was beautiful, but not deep enough at the dock to catch any fish. In all a quiet, restful location for spending family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

family U.P. trip
This was the perfect place for us to enjoy the week up north with our young kids- they loved jumping off the dock and swimming, we brought kayaks and the lake was great for that as well. Loved the huge deck overlooking the water. Beautiful location that is private and peaceful and is convenient to Marquette, Munising, etc. We actually enjoyed the break from TV, though the WiFi worked great if we felt like being “connected”. The cabin itself could use some updating but was overall clean. We would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

dustin l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Rented for four nights had most everything we needed and very nice and relaxing loved the piano .

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay
We had a great time. Couldn't have asked for more. The lake, the house everything we wanted. Private and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harold M., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Heating system didn’t work but management was quick to give proper attention!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chari P.

Relaxation at its best!!!
We had a wonderful time at Little Lake Cottage! We picked quarts of blueberries right from alongside the driveway and caught bluegills and sunfish out of the lake. Even better, we spent time as a family without the constant sound of the t.v....and yes...even without our daughter’s XBox!!! She fished and picked blueberries and saw wildlife! Our only neighbor was a button buck who said hello every morning! The view of the lake and the evening breezes were wonderful. Only 25-30 minutes from Marquette and quite centrally located so our trip up to Copper Harbor and over to Whitefish Point were no problem for a daytime excursion into the beautiful, tranquil, wonderfully wooded U.P. If you are looking for solitude and family time, look no further and know that this “cottage” is all you will need to refresh and re-energize your soul and spirit! Thank you to the cottage owner and VRBO for this time together as a family and the memories that will never be forgotten!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

sandi d., Charlevoix, Mi

Super Relaxing!
This was a wonderful location, with lots quiet, privacy and space for our 2 dogs to play. The lake was lovely for swimming and we enjoyed the boats. The house was spacious, with room for many with the kitchen well stocked with pots, pans & implements. I would suggest a nice blanket or covering over the large couch. We would return to Little Lake in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Laura L.

It was really run down!. The furniture, floors, bathrooms needed serious repairs and cleaning.
The view of a pretty little lake was lovely. The cottage was not a place that I would ever return... We only stayed 2 of the 3 nights we paid for it was so bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017