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Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2

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Open concept living space
Living area
3rd bedroom w full bed
Full kitchen w coffee and snacks provided
Master Bathroom w Shower/Tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Naubinway, MI
  • Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Millecoquins Point
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Newberry Country Club
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

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

Full Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2

Explore the UP from your base camp in Naubinway! Super clean 3 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms. Central air conditioned. And all registered guests receive a free Pastie meal from Hiawatha Pasties! (Over $60 value)

Centrally located in the eastern UP and easy access to US 2 will get you on the road exploring in any direction!

1hr20min to Pictures Rocks National Lakeshore!

45 min. to Tahquamenon Falls

Additional info and attractions below. We look forward to providing you with a worry free and fun experience on your trip! Feel free to reach out with any questions or additional recommendations. Too many to list here!

Local attractions include:

Garlyn Zoo - https://www.garlynzoo.com/

Hiawatha Sportsmen’s Club 9 hole Golf Course
(open to public) https://www.hiawathaclub.com/Golf

Public Access Sandy Beach w/ restrooms
(3 mi. East on US 2)

ATV Trails - (trail accessible at front of property)
https://topofthelake.org/explore/recreation/atv-trails/

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum -
https://www.snowmobilemuseum.com/

Top of Lake Michigan Designation Monument (Great for a family photo located in the Naubinway Marina)

Seney National Wildlife Refuge - (free of charge)
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/visit-us

Kings Smoked Fish, Souvenirs, Sporting Goods

Bar/Restaurants:
-Hiawatha Pasties
-MooFinFries (Locally sourced burgers, fish, hand cut fries, ice cream)
-Village Pizza (Pizza, wings, subs, salads)
Cove Bar-Naubinway
Angels Bar

Attractions within 90 min. or less:

Seul Choix Lighthouse - (40 min.) Haunted???
https://www.exploringthenorth.com/seulchoix/seul.html

Mackinac Island - (40 min.) Ranked #1 Best Island in continental U.S.! https://www.mackinacisland.org/

Castle Rock in St. Ignace - (40 min.)
http://www.castlerockmi.com/

Tahquamenon Falls State Park - (45 min.)
https://www.michigan.org/property/tahquamenon-falls-state-park

Kitch-iti-Kipi Big Springs - (60 min.) https://www.uptravel.com/things-to-do/attractions/kitch-iti-kipi/

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - (1hr10min)
https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum/Whitefish Point - (1h15min) https://shipwreckmuseum.com/

Soo Locks, Sault Ste Marie - (1hr20min)
https://saultstemarie.com/attractions/soo-locks/

Fayette Historic State Park/Ghost Town - (1hr15min)
https://www.uptravel.com/things-to-do/attractions/fayette-historic-state-park-townsite/

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 2 total
Pets leashed outside all times No pets on beds
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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 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

Naubinway

Naubinway is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Millecoquins Point, while Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum and Luce County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Naubinway, MI

What's nearby

  • Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millecoquins Point - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Newberry Country Club - 42 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 45 min drive - 68.1 km
  • Ozark Ghost Town - 56 min drive - 60.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Moo Fin Fries - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hiawatha Pasties - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pine & Dine Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's Cove Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Village Pizza - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 located?

Situated in Naubinway, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum and Lake Michigan. Millecoquins Point is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and our host was terrific highly recommend this place if your plannng your UP tour!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great homebase to visit area attractions. Owner was amazing to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam was an excellent and very accommodating host. The place is nice and comfortable. Downtown is just across the street and the pasties from Hiawatha are even closer and very tasty.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swarna A.

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

Beautiful place

We had wonderful stay, place was very nice and clean. It was loaded with all the possible things that’s needed for a trip! I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a place that’s close to all UP attractions.. We would come again to stay in this place…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanlu D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, lovely house and a great stay. Sam is an awesome host—friendly, caring, and quick to respond. Smooth communication, and the free pastries were a nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place had all we needed. Sam is an awesome guy.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam was great to work with! His communication was quick and always helpful. The house was a nice place to rest our heads at night as we spent most our time exploring the UP during the day. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ANDY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was clean and organized just what the description said
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

R K F.

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

Fun stay in the UP during off season

We were coming to Michigan for a graduation and added a few days on the UP to get some hiking and sightseeing in. It was hauntingly beautiful to see all the trees without their leaves and the summer cottages empty. Hiking was amazing with lots of gushing waterfalls. This place was warm, cozy, easy to get to and well stocked. The Pasties were yum too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

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

Great trip!

The property was just like it was described. It was clean and comfortable. The location was close to popular attractions and pet friendly! The host was super nice and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Naubinway base camp YES!

Had a great stay at Naubinway base camp. Everything as described! Great location and very comfortable. Most important the AMAZING hospitality from the owner Sam! Not something you find much these days. Personally - Thanks for everything Sam!!! Its worth the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle V.

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

Easy and convenient

Property owner was great to work with and location worked great for us. The pasties were a nice extra touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Great Stay!

We really enjoyed our time at Sam’s home! The pasties were delicious too. We were even able to add an extra day onto our stay too last minute! Thank you for the hospitality :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel N.

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

Family get-a-way

Good location for food and travel to points of interest in the beautiful U P! Sam included a free pasty meal for us all, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robin S.

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

UP Adventure

It was a great location for our stay. Check in was an easy process. Sam is a great owner!! Thank you for allowing us to use your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Naubinway

Perfect spot, house was perfect, Sam was very helpful, pasties were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jim S.

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

Right across the street from the Northern point of Lake Michigan

Really enjoyed our stay. Sam is a great host. We went to many local attractions including the snowmobile museum which we walked to from our place. Nice accommodations and located close to the Ship wreck museum and other attractions.The dog beach is just down the street. Our dogs loved the experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Annual Labor Day U.P. Family Vacation

Sam was very friendly and accommodating. The process was super easy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

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

Upper Peninsula HikingTrip

Property is a good value and location for exploring the UP. Owner was responsive to questions and pasties and snacks were a nice treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Clean and Cozy

We needed a place to stay somewhere on the east side of the U.P. This place was perfect. It was easy to get to and communication was great. We had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dallas S.

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

Wonderful VRBO in Naubinway, MI

My family of 6 adults stayed at this VRBO for six nights and loved the home, the location, and the responsiveness of the manager. There are not many places in the Naubinway area to house 6 adults, with two bathrooms and lots of space, great parking and food sources within walking distances. This is a gem of a place. The free Pastie with a drink for each person was a very nice welcome to the Upper Peninsula. Highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Long weekend

My family enjoyed a long weekend in the Upper Peninsula with Naubinway as our home base. The drives to other locations were not too far and we enjoyed some of the local dining Naubinway had to offer. The home had beds a bathroom, and the comfort we needed. Good property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

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

Memorial Weekend 2023

This place was perfect for us only about 4 and a half hours from home (Metro Detroit) the place was clean and spacious, and when we were there we were only an hour away from Pictured Rocks and Mackinaw Island and we did both. The owner was very nice and answered back quickly, and the pasties were an added bonus!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Fun place

The house was a great place to stay. The kitchen may have been short on silverware, 5 forks for 6 people, but that would be our only complaint! Sam was a fantastic Host, he went out of his way to make sure we got our pasties, opening early for us on our checkout morning so we could take some home with us! The house was very neat and clean, it was a great place to come back to each day after our site seeing tours. We enjoyed campfires at night and barbecuing on the deck, weather was fantastic. A great place to relax and enjoy Michigans U.P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

SXS Riding in eastern UP

We spent 4 days exploring trails and visiting attractions during our stay in Naubinway! This place worked great for us. Sam was awesome to work with and we appreciate that! We also enjoyed the wonderful pasties from his family business, Hiawatha Pasties. Note, our stay was made much easier being that our SXS is street legal. We highly recommend Sam’s place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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