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WATERFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE BEACH

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Boat House
Beach
Beach
Terrace/patio
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7167.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WATERFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE BEACH

The Boat House is a beautiful home that was completely renovated a few years ago. Located on the eastern edge of Pictured Rocks, Grand Marais a small town with a lot of charm. The Boat House is not your typical vacation cottage. It is fully furnished with all the modern amenities of a high end home. The master bed room (off the loft) has a king size bed and offers views of both Lake Superior and Grand Marais Bay. On the main floor are 2 nice size bedrooms. One has a queen size bed and a slider to the deck facing the water. The other bedroom has 2 full size beds. The home has one bathroom with a large custom tiled shower. The hot water system is "on demand" so you never run out of hot water. The great room offers a dinning table with seating for 8.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
CALL Renee for details at xxx-xxx-xxxx
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please put chairs on deck when not in use by the fire pit and prior to leaving

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grand Marais, MI

What's nearby

  • Light Keepers House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sable Falls - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 15 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Breakwall - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪West Bay Diner & Delicatessen - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE BEACH pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE BEACH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT HOME RIGHT ON THE BEACH located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Superior and Light Keepers House Museum. Pickle Barrel House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Very Relaxing

This was a very reasonably priced vacation home. It was clean and had all the necessary conveniences. It had a wonderful medicine cabinet in the bathroom, which was stocked with everything you could need. I think all they were missing was an enema. Very nice location. Very quiet. There is a restaurant and gift store right across the street. You can easily walk out to the lighthouse and find agates on the beach. Could’ve used a kayak or a canoe otherwise fantastic place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn I.

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

Loved our stay

Conveniently located. Beautiful views. Everything we needed for a great stay. Can’t wait to return in the fall!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Amazing

Absolutely beautiful, clean, spacious. We
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Y.

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

Beautiful view!!

Beautiful views, close to Lake Superior. Was able to watch the Northern Lights from the beach. . Perfect location for day tripping to Munising, Pictured Rocks, Two Hearted River, Tahquamenon Falls, Crisp Point Lighthouse, Sable Falls and Sable Point Lighthouse . We will be back. Walked downtown Grand Marais for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S. S.

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

Our New Favorite Stay in the U. P.

We book an annual vacation with our adult children and their spouses every summer and I've wanted to stay in Grand Marais for years after a quick trip to Sable Falls and Dunes years ago. While somewhat isolated, the town offers great restaurants, great coffee (find Stella) and a virtual wonderland of outdoor activities. We searched for agates and Yooperlights, fished for trout, hiked the dunes, and watched nightly sunsets over Superior and moonrises over the harbor. The house is beautiful and comfortable with a private beach on the harbor that our grandson loved. Check-in was super easy and the owner was immediately available when the microwave died. She had a new one delivered within 2 days. The master bed was a bit soft for my liking, but that's a person thing. Others will love it. On demand hot water meant that 7 adults always had a hot shower when they wanted one. We can't wait to return- we're all going through withdrawal! By the way, check Fletchy's Resort across the street for mammoth cinnamon buns that melt in your mouth. Just writing this makes me miss it more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elaine I.

Not clean

The house needs a better house cleaning service as the throw carpets and the bathroom was not clean. The shower needed a good scrubbing and the throw rugs in the bathroom were dirty. In the rooms throughout the house I would suggest removing all the throw rugs (shabby and dirty) and just keep the wood floor clean. Some of the rugs were curled on the corners and a tripping hazard. The oven was filthy and the pots and pans were not safe to use since the handles were rickety. To use the toaster you had to hold down the lever to get it to work. The coffee pot had a film on the inside of the pot. The refrigerator also needed to be cleaned. In addition, there was a lot of limbs and debris in the yard between the house and the rocks along the water. Many large limbs were on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a variety of our planned day trips. The bedroom we used allowed us to watch the sunrise, nearly every day. Owner 1st agreed to change my reservation when a good family issue arose; She responded immediately when we had an issue with the electronic door lock. Only down side was I thought my arthritic self, and dog would be able to wade into the harbor directly from the backyard, however that access was blocked by large slippery rocks. Luckily Agate park was very close. Absolutely would stay here any season.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Everything you need. Love that we were able to take our dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is very nice. Clean and well stocked with towels! Cute place, nice view of the water. The outside could use a bit of sprucing up. Several pieces of wood laying around on the walkway, random things blowing around. The picture of the beach is a misleading as the beach is behind a grouping of rocks. A challenge for someone with mobility issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hope L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beach front deceiving

Everything was excellent. Except for the picture in the listing of the beachfront. The beachfront is actually all very large boulders, hard to access the harbor. And there was a mouse. Otherwise very nice place, great location and great town!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Lovely stay

Repeat lodgers, lovely stay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Y.

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

Loved the Boathouse

The Boathouse is a lovely and newly renovated property on the beach in Grand Marais. It was very clean and had everything we needed for our vacation stay! The property manager is very responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Antoinette L.

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

Comfortable home with a beautiful view

Staying in this lovely waterfront home was truly memorable. We especially loved the view from the living room! The home was spacious, very comfortable, and the area was peaceful. The kitchen was well equipped, and we appreciated the few basics provided, like coffee and oil.I think with a few minor adjustments, this could definitely be a 5-star home. The outdoor areas need some upkeep — the garage doors need cleaning, the yard needs weeding, and the artificial reef is falling apart, with artificial flowers scattered on the ground. The house rules posted on the fridge are outdated (they mention firewood and a toaster that weren’t there). The table runner was dirty, and one of the bed sheets was worn/torn. Also, no shampoo or conditioner was provided.These were all minor issues individually, but they added up. At this price point, one does expect a higher standard. Regardless, we had a lovely vacation and we are grateful that we were able to spend time in this special home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our stay. We always cook in rentals and this one was well-appointed with everything you’d need. My kids loved the backyard area on the water and we spent all our evenings out there. We also appreciated the space and thought put into the extras like bedding, throw blankets, and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynis W.

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

Awesome!

Great property, very comfortable. Great view!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Love Grand Marais

We started our exploration of the Upper Peninsula Michigan from Grand Marais. The house was well situated and walkable to Lake Superior. Easy to explore the western side of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park or go out to Whitefish point, Tahquamenon Falls as well as Blind Sucker State Park. The house had a very comfortable feel with a well stocked kitchen. It was very blustery so we didn’t get to use the fire pit or grill. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Boathouse stay

The property was lovely. It was very clean. The owner thought of everything, puzzles, books, games, clean linens and all with a beautiful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Lovely

Nice ckran and beautiful retreat
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Nice Home for a UP Fall

This home was a perfectly cozy spot for the 6 of us and had amazing view of the water. We loved to see the colorful leaves across the water and to hear the crashing waves from the living room. It was a perfect spot to walk into town as well as to the point of Grand Marais. WIFI connection was not great, but worked enough. Overall, would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glynis W.

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

Perfect getaway

Grand Marais has always been one of my favorite areas to visit in the UP. It has been years since I have been there and very little has changed! The area is quiet, peaceful. The house was perfect! Will rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Beautiful stay on Grand Marais bay!

Lots of character and beautiful decor with amazing views of the bay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Fall trip

Had a wonderful time. The accommodations were as described. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Very, very nice

Very good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Didn't want to leave

I hadn't been to Grand Marais since I was a child and this experience made me want to return much sooner. The house was great, and the view of the bay was fantastic and so relaxing. The town was a 1-2 minute drive and we were able to do many sightseeing adventures that were all within 1-2.5 hrs away. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindie S., Pearland, Texas

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

Great location for visiting the UP!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Grand Marais and this property was perfect for our small group! Plenty of kitchen and bathroom supplies as well as comfortable beds and furniture. The house has plenty of space for a few more than just our group of 3 as well. The location right on the sand and water was very nice, and a short walk to Lake Superior was easy. Grand Marais was very convenient to visiting Pictured Rock National Park, Whitefish Point, Tuqhemenon Falls, Munising and Marquette. We didn't have the best weather for our trip but it didn't stop us from exploring and enjoying the UP! Definitily have to visit Miners Pasties in Munising and Jean & Kay's for pasties in Marquette. Yum!! The UP was such an amazing place to visit and we can't wait to plan a return trip someday. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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