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Perfect location in Grand Marais

Holiday home with a sauna, 6-minute walk to Lake Superior

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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pickle Barrel House Museum
  • Place, Light Keepers House Museum
  • Place, Sable Falls

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Main level, East

1 Queen Bed

Main level, West

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect location in Grand Marais

Located right in the heart of Grand Marais, this lovely, nautical themed home is a quick and easy walk to the beach, grocery, gas, and restaurants. This property has successfully served many new & repeat guests since 2009.

The Big House is a two bedroom home with a large, open sleeping loft featuring a catwalk that exits to an upper level deck facing the harbor. This home sleeps a maximum of eight guests. Two main floor bedrooms offer queen size beds; the loft has another full size bed and two twin beds. A full bathroom is located on the main floor, along with large living room with combined kitchen and dining room in a lovely open floor plan.
The home features a fire place, a Roku, DVD player and Enhanced WiFi. The large, well equipped kitchen has a microwave, coffee maker, toaster and dishwasher. All linens are provided. A washer and dryer are included for your use.
This house boasts a double corner lot with plenty of room for outdoor fun like yard games and sports. Bring your toys as there is more than ample off street parking for trailers, boats, bikes, snowmobiles, etc. There is an outdoor clothesline for suits and beach towels.
This property offers a large deck with seating, a grill, a covered porch and a peek a boo view of the Grand Marais Bay.
In addition, for those rainy days and fun nights, there is a game room with a pool table, a bumper pool table and a regulation ping pong table located in the clean, spacious basement. The basement also offers a newly remodeled cedar sauna with a second shower.
This home is owned and managed by a long time local Grand Marais resident who is responsive to your needs but who won’t interfere with your stay. Enjoy the comforts of home, with family and friends while taking in the natural beauty and serenity of this very special region.
For the summertime lover, this property is across the main road from the township marina/boat launch. The beach, across the street and down a public staircase, features restrooms and recently remodeled playground.
In the winter months, you can leave your trailer behind and easily access the extensive local snowmobile trail network.
Supplies included with your rental:
• 6 pack of toilet tissue
• 1 roll of paper towels
• Dish soap and dishwasher detergent
• Hand soaps
• Coffee filters and drip machine, also a Kuerig (bring your own pods)
• Trash bags

Fun things to do in the area include:
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• The Log Slide Overlook and Grand Sable Dunes
• Sable Lake and Sable Falls
• Au Sable Light house
• North Country Trail and many other local trails
• Tahquamenon Falls
• Oswald’s Bear Ranch
• Fayette Historical Townsite
• Kitch-iti-kipi , Michigan's largest incredible natural freshwater spring
• Lakes and rivers galore to fish and boat
• Miles of sandy and rocky beaches to explore

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
W/ approval; Overnight occupancy is 8 max
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Max of 2; $25 additional fee per day for a dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING EXCEPT OUTSIDE; RECEPTACLE PROVIDED
No outdoor fires permitted on north side of home
Indoor fireplace provided; no firewood included.
Be a considerate neighbor; have fun!

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: 21
Note from host: w/ approval; Overnight occupancy is 8 max
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this holiday home is near the beach. 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

  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sable Falls - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 14 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Breakwall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪West Bay Diner & Delicatessen - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect location in Grand Marais pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Perfect location in Grand Marais?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect location in Grand Marais?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect location in Grand Marais located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pickle Barrel House Museum and Lake Superior. Light Keepers House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 2 miles (3 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. 109 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Awesome stay!

The house and view are awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Great place and accommodations

House was set up perfectly for our snowmobile trip. Clean, everything we needed and then some. Host/Owner was also great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

A Great Stay!

Our family had a fantastic stay in Grand Marais in the Big House! We already are planning the next visit. Thank you Dan for the beautiful cabin and allowing us to make family fun memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

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

Snowmobiling Trip

Great house. Great location. Just great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

We had a lovely time! The home was absolutely wonderful, clean, comfortable. fun, and beautiful view. The location was fantastic, we easily walked into town and the beaches. A great place to stay when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Vacation in Grand Marais

The house was wonderful. The views from the decks were great. The location is right in town close to everything. We had a great time and are looking forward to coming back. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

william c.

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

My stay ridding the north

Have rented this cabin several times with other Friends but myself this time with other friends and they liked the cabin as well till next year see you then… Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

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

Perfect for a family snowmobile trip

We loved Grand Marais and our stay at the Big House. Perfect location, with beautiful views of the water and close to the trails. Everyone in town was very friendly and helpful, as well as our hosts. The open area living space was perfect for unwinding at night with games and movies in front of the fire. We hope to come back again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Clean and comfortable cabin close to town

We had another great stay at the Big House. As always the cabin was very clean and driveway was plowed to fit our trucks and trailers. Trails were great, we were lucky to get a good snowfall before we left it has been a tricky winter with all the warm ups. Thanks again Dan for your hospitality!

6/10 Okay

RaeAnn W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

We love coming to the UP. The house needs some TLC with cleaning. The spaces that are harder to reach have not been touched for a long time, possibly a year or more, which makes me feel like everything is dirty. The extra shower was something to be desired along with the sauna. If it was cleaner and free of cob webs we probably would have used it, but it was not inviting at all. We will go back to the UP but don't think we will stay here again because of the lack of cleanliness. I would have know that the house has been cleaned up to get me to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time staying here. Was great. Love the close walk into town. Plenty of room for two trailers and the side by sides
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location house, and communication. Would definitely stay again. Home is as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay! The home is within walking/biking distance of everything including the beach. The house had everything we needed, was pet friendly and spacious for all of us. We met Dan, who was also so kind to speak with. Will absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leynna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time in Grand Marias. Dan’s home was the perfect location to enjoy all the beauty of the Great Lakes. We especially appreciated the friendly, small town feel. We love being able to walk around to Mass and all the eateries in the area. There is a Catholic Church walking distance from Dan’s house. Our kiddos had a great time and made so much good memories here. We will definitely be coming back for our annual family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

GM Stay

Great spot! They have been/are making some upgrades, which is nice. The sauna was out of order, which was a bummer for us, but soon to be functional I was told. Easy walk to the beach in the bay or out to the big lake. I would highly recommend this place. It's a great spot and the owners are nice people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great cabin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

U.P. Snowmobile trip 2025

Great location and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great time. The house was clean and neat and in a great location with plenty of parking. The sauna was not in service, but the fireplace was nice to have in the cold winter weather. We made lots of good memories and plan to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SG2

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

Perfect Location

Former locals in town for a quick overnight, attending a family/friends event. The games in the basement and the beach across the street kept the kids occupied while my wife and I were busy. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

As stated "Perfect Location"

Beautiful, well kept home, thoughtful & functional design for one person or a group. Both the vaulted ceilings & stonework were gorgeous. Game room was unexpected & fun too. Nice tall shower with good water pressure. Kitchen supplied with more than you need. Initial introduction with manager day one then he followed up to ensure we had his number for direct communication if needed. Many extras like the view, restaurants, pubs & even a hardware store close by. Several beaches to access within minutes for rocks, long walks or swimming. Central to other area sites not to miss either. All you have to do is get there & the treasure that is Grand Marais comes to you.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Excellent

Spacious/Nice/Clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Music Hill S.

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

Awesome House on the Lake!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home across the street from the bay on Lake Superior. The location is absolutely perfect with views of the water from big windows. It's within walking distance of downtown and the beaches. The house is very spacious and comfortable- great kitchen, seating, balcony, and deck. We loved the ping pong and other games in the basement, and enjoyed them for many hours in between sight seeing. We traveled west to Pictured Rocks and East to Tahquamenon State Park and the Soo Locks. We also spent many hours on the lovely beaches enjoying the beautiful rocks and scenery. This was our first time in Grand Marais and I fell in love with the area! I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The only downside was that we couldn't put the kids to bed and stay up in the main living area because it is a loft, but we knew that going in and everything worked out just fine. We were all very comfortable and we had so much fun! Thank you for sharing your beautiful family home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

April 24

Only 3 minor suggestions first full ice trays and keurig pods would've been appreciated. Located of sauna unclear, better signage would helped
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Very nice

Was very impressed with how stocked the house was, which made it very homey. My husband and all his siblings with spouses stayed for a few days, as this is the middle for everyone. Was a very nice stay. More room than the pictures look.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheri c.

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

Great UP getaway

Close to town, great view, game room is a fun bonus. Manager was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Olli

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Why they chose this property

This property, known as The Big House, has been in the family for nearly 200 years. The original structure, “The Little House,” was cut in half and moved up the hill in 1989. The home was occupied by the family until both parents passed away. It became a rental in 2009. It is owned and operated by the surviving brothers who formed an LLC, Foundation Rentals, to be able to pay the taxes and keep the property in the family. The property manager (one of the brothers) lives within a mile of the house. The original house was much closer to the sidewalk than the current one. The original Little House, where the brothers and spent their summers with family in Grand Marais, is currently on Ridge Road, used as a camp by the family.

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