Grand Marais, MI

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Pretty colors and patterns.
All the colors are what gives the Lakeshore its name.
The village of Grand Marais, on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is one of the oldest inhabited places on the Great Lakes. Native Americans camped along its beautiful natural harbor, naming it Kitchi-bitobig, or "Great Pond." The French voyageurs traded furs along these shores, and in the early 1860s, a trading post was established. The lumber boom soon followed, and by the mid-1890s, Grand Marais was a bustling town of 2,000 inhabitants. The good times did not last, and by 1911, the sawmills closed, the railroad pulled out, and almost overnight the population dwindled to a mere 200 or so. But Grand Marais refused to die, and those hardy individuals who stayed somehow found a way to make a living, many in the commercial and sport fishing industries. The opening of a state road into town brought vacationers to enjoy the many recreational delights of the area. Today Grand Marais is a popular tourist destination that still retains its small-town friendliness and historic atmosphere.
Grand Marais is in Michigan's Upper Peninsula(UP).  Winter is long and cold in the UP with substantial amounts of snow. February each year Grand Mara is is a checkpoint for the UP200 dog sled race. Teams of 12 dogs compete, what an incredible sight. #OnTheRoad
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Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
The house is well setup for groups, we had 16 people and it worked great!

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!
Grand Marais, MI: A stone’s throw to hiking, ORV, & snowmobile trails!

Grand Marais, MI: A stone’s throw to hiking, ORV, & snowmobile trails!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum ...
Grand Marais, MI: A stone’s throw to hiking, ORV, & snowmobile trails!
Welcome to The Driftwood Cottage! A cozy 2-bedroom home in Grand Marais, MI.

Welcome to The Driftwood Cottage! A cozy 2-bedroom home in Grand Marais, MI.

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this cottage in Grand Marais. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum and Light Keepers House ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Very cute home! Had all of the necessities. Comfortable beds. Host was kind and professional.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Welcome to The Driftwood Cottage! A cozy 2-bedroom home in Grand Marais, MI.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
The house is well setup for groups, we had 16 people and it worked great!

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Big Group Barndominium- minutes from beautiful Lake Superior shoreline!
Perfect location in Grand Marais

Perfect location in Grand Marais

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Pickle Barrel House Museum and Light Keepers House Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
Very nice stay. Close to trails. Clean and comfortable. We’ll be back

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Perfect location in Grand Marais
Charming 2-bedroom cottage in welcoming Grand Marais, Michigan.

Charming 2-bedroom cottage in welcoming Grand Marais, Michigan.

Grand Marais MI
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais. Popular attractions Light Keepers House Museum and Pickle Barrel House Museum are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
The property was overall everything that was listed it was great place to stay

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Charming 2-bedroom cottage in welcoming Grand Marais, Michigan.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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