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Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!

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A wooden deck with a view of a lake at sunset.
A laptop on a wooden table with a view of a lake and trees through a glass door.
A cabin interior with a wooden floor, a round dining table, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a leather couch, a dining table with chairs, and a large window overlooking a lake.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and two stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Big Bay, MI
  • Place, Lake Independence
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Perkins Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs Front

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs Back

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Big Bay

Located in Powell, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Big Bay, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Independence - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Perkins Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 33 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 38 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Marquette Mountain - 43 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thunder Bay Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lumberjack Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Hollow - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views! on 12 Jan 2027 start from NZ$1,757, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Powell cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Independence and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Superior. Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area are also within 20 miles (32 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. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice location and owner!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2026
Thx! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice little place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great week here with friends
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2026
So glad to hear! Thx for staying with us :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice private cabin on a lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. Had all the amenities of home. Very peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2026
Thx for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful lakeside home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2026
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this cosy cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for staying with us :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bay Vacay!

We stay in Big Bay every year and this house was perfect for us. The hosts were great and the location was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again in the future! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, our two dogs, and I stayed here the first week of October for our 25th anniversary.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thanks for staying with us! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this cute cabin nestled in the woods next to lovely Lake Independence! You couldn't ask for better lakeside views and a more peaceful setting with waterfalls and hikes just a short drive away. The cabin itself is small but comfortable. It is a pet friendly house which was great for our doodle, but there was dog hair and no rugs at all to speak of (no shower rug) so our kids had pretty dirty feet. Be aware that a neighbor on the D road is sensitive about speeds on the dirt road. The host is very responsive and friendly. Overall a great little place in the heart of the UP!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first stay so far north, it was a perfect location.Surrounded by hiking trails and coastal views. The city was a short drive away for any necessities.Favorite part was having a cozy place with Lake view to wake up to and watch the sun go down. Amazing!Host was incredibly attentive to our needs. Thanks Lee
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2026
Love it! It was a pleasure hosting your family. We hope to host you again in the future. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the UP

Great stay, hosts were amazing and provided everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Very Relaxing Get Away

We had a fantastic stay at this property. It is off the beaten path and a very quiet setting. The private beach was a nice place to relax and enjoy the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay in our slice of paradise :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Host was wonderful. Answered all our questions. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded yet close to the action

Great communication with the host. The paddle boards and inflatable raft were enjoyed! We enjoyed the secluded spot close to all the great hiking spots and to Marquette.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake Independance Big Bay, MI

House was great for our stay in Big Bay, had everything needed for our meals. Comfortable, great internet and even better Views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us; we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful getaway on the lake, Thanks, the Hagens

Never left, why would you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us; we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chill

Clean, quiet, little secluded. House has everything for a comfortable stay. If I’m in the area would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thanks for staying with us! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin in Big Bay

Loved it. Our only problem is that there are only so many snowmobile trails coming out of Big Bay. Very Nice Place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eagles and Walleye

Great view .The deck is a great place to hang out the property is spacious , looking forward to coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again in the future! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bay!!

This is perfect, very well stocked, all cooking utensils, good working grill and the list goes on and on. Lake independence is huge, amazingly quiet. We saw loons, eagles, hummingbirds, redstarts and more. Stay here if you want to be way up in UP.
Evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had everything you needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Lake Independence and the surrounding area truly is a gem, and it sounds like you got to experience its peaceful beauty and incredible wildlife up close. We’re so glad you appreciated the quiet and natural surroundings. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fabulous

Relaxing, comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so happy you had a wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay for my sons wedding

My son got married in the area and we booked the cabin to stay at. It was incredibly close to all of the wedding festivities which was great! We were pleasantly surprised with the views and coziness of the cabin. I would highly recommend staying here as it looked like it have everything for a family to enjoy a week of fun. Given the nature of our trip we really weren’t able to spend much time there but the time we did spend at the cabin was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Thanks for staying with us! We’re so glad our cabin satisfied your needs. We hope to get you back in the future so you can explore the area more!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bay

Everything was as advertised, Lee was a fantastic host and a wealth of helpful information. The guest book was full of local history, and desired destinations. 5 stars! We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2023
It was a pleasure hosting Jason and crew! Looking forward to hosting again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage!

Excellent location and views. Cottage has modern amenities such as central AC and heat. Nice decorated and very comfortable with large bathroom and a/d. Kitchen and bathroom both extremely well stocked. Loved having use of two kayaks and the fire pit, although we didn't use, is a great bonus. We enjoyed our usual Big Bay Area activities and hope to be return guests. Lee, the host, responded very quickly to questions and is extremely friendly and professional as a VRBO host. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks, Anne. It was a pleasure hosting you and hope to host you in the future!
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