BIG Townhouse in Central U.P. on Garden Peninsula near Lake Michigan, 1 HR to Pictured Rocks

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Enjoy the area

Garden, Michigan

Garden Golf Club3 min drive
Fayette Historic State Park10 min drive
Hiawatha National Forest21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

You will love the serene setting of the Garden Grove Apartment. Nestled in a cedar stand, this unit is part of the Garden Grove Retreat complex situated on nearly forty wooded acres in the village of Garden, Michigan.

Close to all the central U.P.'s best attractions - Pictured Rocks, Fayette State Park, Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Springs), Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinac Island, Marquette, Iron Mountain Iron Mine, and more! 10 minutes from Fayette and Tylene's sand beaches. Hunting on MI state land nearby, fishing in Garden Bay, Big Bay de Noc, Fairport Lake Michigan access. Cross-country ski at Fayette, Indian Lake, Rapid River. Snowmobile trail accessible at Garden Corners. Golf at Garden, Nahma, Stony Point Golf Courses.

The unit has a private exterior entrance accessible from State Street or through the main lobby.

Parking is onsite. Easy self-check-in. Host is available by phone or text if needed.

The space is the former priest's apartment for the Marygrove Retreat Center. The spacious apartment has all the amenities of home yet in a nature retreat setting. 3 bedrooms upstairs: two king bedrooms and one bedroom with 2 twin beds. Both bathrooms are located in the king bedrooms, so the twin room will need access to one of them. The apartment is part of the larger Garden Grove Retreat, a getaway destination in the central Upper Peninsula.

You will have access to the full apartment plus almost forty acres of grounds, yours to explore! Please note there will be other guests on-property.

A TV is located in the living room. Free Roku programming with Netflix is pre-loaded for your enjoyment. Feel free to stream your own channels. No cable or satellite.

You will want to fly into Escanaba (ESC) or Marquette (MQT) airports and rent a car to drive to the Garden Grove Apartment. 50 minutes from ESC, 75 minutes from MQT. Or, an easy drive from anywhere in the U.S.

Garden Grove Apartment is just a few minutes from Bay access at the Garden Bay boat launch. Sand beach swimming is nearby - 10 mins to Fayette State Park beach, 10 mins to Tylene's at Garden Corners, 20 mins to Rogers Park in Thompson. Snail Shell Harbor at Fayette Ghost Town is a great place to explore and fish off the dock. You can get chartered boat tours of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore or rent a pontoon boat - 1 hour north.

Property manager

Nicole

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly

Living/dining area

Rustic log cottage directly on the Garden Golf Course

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Max 6 guests total, including children.

Events

No events allowed

Please contact host to inquire about events.

Pets

Pets allowed

Max 2 dogs. Inquire first about other pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please no smoking indoors.

Quiet hours 11pm to 7am, please.

Smoking is prohibited (all types).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Please contact host to inquire about events.

Long-term renters welcome

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Garden

Located in Garden, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fayette Historic State Park and Manistique Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Garden, Michigan

What's nearby

Garden Golf Club - 3 min drive
Big Bay De Noc - 5 min drive
Fayette Historic State Park - 10 min drive
Hiawatha National Forest - 21 min drive
Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 51 min drive

Getting around

Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

The Dock at Bay Ridge - 4 min drive
Sidetracked - 3 min drive
D & J's On The Bay - 7 min walk
Garden House Bar & Grille - 3 min walk
Garden House Saloon - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG Townhouse in Central U.P. on Garden Peninsula near Lake Michigan, 1 HR to Pictured Rocks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BIG Townhouse in Central U.P. on Garden Peninsula near Lake Michigan, 1 HR to Pictured Rocks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG Townhouse in Central U.P. on Garden Peninsula near Lake Michigan, 1 HR to Pictured Rocks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BIG Townhouse in Central U.P. on Garden Peninsula near Lake Michigan, 1 HR to Pictured Rocks located?

This family-friendly Garden holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan, Big Bay De Noc and Garden Golf Club. Fayette Historic State Park is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

21 February 2024

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

A gem

The Garden Retreat center was perfect for our all girls’ winter get away. The center was quiet. Everyone we met was very nice and helpful. The apartment is spacious and well stocked for meal prep and cooking. The grounds allowed us to do some cross-country skiing.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R., Newport News, Va

1 April 2023

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

Room to Sprawl

Clean, comfortable and large unit to sprawl out and enjoy time w/ family while exploring the UP.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

21 July 2022

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

Golf course cabin

Peaceful and relaxing visit to the UP. The cabin is well stocked and spacious with gorgeous views of the golf course and deer visits in the morning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

13 September 2021

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

Perfect Setting

Other than the washer and dryer not working, it was a wonderful spacious place to stay. Absolutely will rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B., Shelby Township, MI

10 September 2021

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

Awesome!

Great place, great location. Hosts get an A+++!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nicole

The owner is an investor from Chicago that loves the Garden Peninsula and has roots in the area. He owns several other properties in the U.P. and is excited to keep this unique property available for guest enjoyment. I'm the Property Manager and host, and a U.P. native local to the unit. A team of local house and groundskeepers work together to make this property a must-stay gem.

Why they chose this property

The owner is a former architect with an appreciation for amazing old buildings and has added Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging, including the Garden Grove Townhome, to his impressive collection of Upper Peninsula properties. Our group of locals is honored to care for the facility and continue hosting individuals and groups on the beautiful Garden Peninsula.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy your privacy in this spacious apartment while also enjoying the amenities of the adjacent retreat center, including a continental breakfast and amazing grounds to explore.