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

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Beach
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Naubinway, MI
  • Popular LocationTop of the Lake Snowmobile Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillecoquins Point10 min walk
  • AirportMackinac Island, MI (MCD)45 min drive
  • Popular LocationOswald's Bear Ranch51 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

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...
Catherine C.
Nov 19, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. 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/



















Property manager

S Reck

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets leashed outside all times No pets on beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Daytripper Basecamp Naubinway
Daytripper Basecamp Private vacation home
Daytripper Basecamp Private vacation home Naubinway

About the neighborhood

Naubinway

This vacation home is located in Naubinway. Newberry Country Club and Birch Point are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Millecoquins Point. Motor 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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What's nearby

  • Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum - 1 min walk
  • Millecoquins Point - 10 min walk
  • Milakokia Lake - 15 min drive
  • Ozark Ghost Town - 45 min drive
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hiawatha Pasties - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Country Girl Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pine & Dine Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪D & D Pizza - ‬8 min drive

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Naubinway, this vacation 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bradley H., Brownsburg, IN.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location!
Great house and host! Perfect location for exploring, very centrally located! We had a great time and also enjoyed meeting several locals! We will be back!!! Thank you to Sam for having everything ready!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for UP travels for a fair price
A lovely little home for the family to come back to after adventuring for the day or to stay in if you feel like relaxing. Well equipped kitchen gave us plenty of opportunity to cook our own meals. Plenty of amenities made everything comfortable for us. The fenced in area in the back allowed our dogs some freedom to run around and use the bathroom. The provided scooper and mini rake made clean up easy. The location made it very easy to access many of the places we wanted to see. Local searches showed us many other places that proved to be very fun. We will definitely be keeping this location saved if we travel to that area again. Thank you for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mid-point
The house was great! Very well furnished, had supplies that I haven’t run across in any of my vacations! ALL soaps for kitchen and bathroom! All condiments that you would need for any kind of cooking! Great locations to restaurants! Great location to get out and see whatever you want to see! Longest drive was to Whitefish Point and it was only just over an hour! Honestly didn’t have time to do everything that we wanted to do so a second trip is in our future! Sam was a wonderful host and his pasties were great! Came home with some!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naubin”way”
This was a great spot centrally located to visiting different areas. Sam was a super friendly host who accommodated us in every way. We enjoyed the space and found it very comfortable. A tasty bonus were the pasties Sam added…and Hiawatha pasties are the best! Our two dachshunds came with us and the back yard was great for them. Truly a memorable vacation at this place. Thanks Sam.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
UP family get together
We traveled 11 hours for a family reunion vacation in the UP. A member of the family has a home just 2 miles west of Naubinway in the Hiawatha Club community however not enough space for all to stay. It was great to have our own house space! We were able to have some family over for breakfast that were staying at hotel across the road. My only complaint would be no actual coffee maker, French press doesn’t work for us heavy coffee drinkers-we picked one up in near by Newberry. Overall a great stay and we will be renting from Sam again, a very nice and helpful host!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and property!
We had a great stay! Sam went above and beyond with snacks, free pastie meal, pancake mix, syrup, and condiments being provided. It was a great location to everything around. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ginger c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naubinway house rental
Only complaint is that Sam needs to beef up his description of this property to brag about how great it is! It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. It was well appointed and a good value. Location is on the main road of Naubinway, behind Hiawatha Pasties, within walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants. Easy on/off acess to the highway. Kitchen was well equipped, and Sam left us a nice selection of snacks, basic condiments, tea/coffee, and seasonings. Stackable washer dyer were also great. There was no shortage of paper goods, foil, saran wrap, etc that has been challenging at other rentals. A pasties meal was also included for each person staying at the house. Hands down best in the area. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Clint F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile trip
Sams place worked out well for 2 couples and would easily accommodate a 3rd if needed. Plenty of space and most everything we needed. He had snacks/coffee/tea and even some of his pasties in the freezer for us. There are 2 bathrooms which was great. There are a couple bars and restaurants/pizza place that can be walked to if need be. The driveway can be kind of a tight fit for multiple vehicles and trailers when the snow is piled Up but it worked for us. Very easy to get to right off of US 2. Would stay there again. Communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Clean
The photos of this property don't do it justice! We had a fabulous stay. This property is perfectly situated in between lots of things to do. Directions and communication from Sam was great. Directions to the place were perfect. House is very roomy and no one was cramped on top of each other. We will definitely be staying again if we get the chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay!
Nice, clean and cozy cabin, very clean and comfortable, great tasting pasties also!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful birthday getaway
We had such a great time staying at this property. Our first few days we didn't have much planned so we spent a lot of time hanging around the town and drinking lots of coffee on the patio. This home was a lovely place to spend our downtime and evenings at. We were able to cook dinner with utensils and pots and pans on hand at the cabin, and we even bought more seasoning than needed because so many were provided! There was a French press and tea ready to go on an adorable counter bar, and Sam layed out everything you need to know in helpful bullet points all over the house. You walk into fresh linens and towels, and a newly made bed that was immaculate in every room. We had some trouble finding the GPS location initially and had to call Sam and he was so patient and gave awesome directions from the bridge. He was extremely easy to contact and so fast in responses. We had a phenomenal expierence here and we will be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hideaway.
Great experience all around, the place was clean, Sam was friendly and helpful! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aashrith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good host
We had an issue with the door lock and Sam came over within 5 mins and was very polite and gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
UP 2022
The pictures do not do justice to the great comfort, size, and overall value this house provides. Great cooking pans, large fridge, air fryer, very comfortable beds. Good running water system. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H., Addison, IL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Day tripping
Sam’s place was perfect for some newbies to the UP. We were able to easily take day trips to Mackinac Island and to Pictured Rocks up on Lake Superior. Along the way we learned of lots of hidden gems that we are excited to come see in the future. The house itself was spacious and clean! And Sam was great with suggestions on side trips that we should consider.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located
Nice central location. Clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Central Location
My family visited the Upper Peninsula on a recent vacation and this was a great central location to all the attractions that we visited including Pictured Rocks and Mackinac Island. Sam was great to work with! The house was clean and exactly as shown in the photos. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alix F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Stay
This was a great place to stay! It was very clean and convenient. Sam was great to work with. His pasty's were GREAT! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Was exactly how advertised, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022