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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122350 sq ft

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Gwinn, MI
  • Popular LocationForsyth Township Ball Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationJohnson Lake11 min drive
  • AirportMarquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)21 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthern Michigan University40 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Very nice. Clean. Plenty of room and great amenities. Loved being right on the lake. Great swim area. No concerns.
Joan B.
Aug 23, 2022

About this property

Entire place

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

PURE MICHIGAN! BEAUTIFUL ,RELAXING, LAKE FRONT, BOATING, FISHING, KAYAKING, ATV

FAMILY / FRIENDS / COUPLES, MICHIGAN PLAYGROUND
Turn off your cell phone shut down your laptop and enjoy a relaxing morning on the deck overlooking the lake. This getaway is situated on 1.7 acres with 375 feet of lake frontage. Located in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula just 22 miles from Marquette. It offers a quiet, relaxing environment to unwind and put your troubles behind you. Enjoy complimentary use of our small fishing boat (with oars), paddle boat, 5 kayaks two are doubles , life jackets, inflatable water toys, corn hole, horseshoes, picnic table, pool table, fire pit and complementary firewood. You will find numerous items for your enjoyment such as board games, football, frisbee's and a basketball goal. We also have complimentary Wi-Fi, LED flat screen TV's with High definition cable, fully equipped kitchen/laundry and landline phone for emergencies (cell phone reception is also good). This home is the perfect place from which to explore all the wonders of Northern Michigan. Points of interest: Marquette, Presque Isle Park (Black Rocks), McCarty's Cove Beach, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Miners Fall, Grand Marais Log Slide Overlook, Lakenenland Sculpture Park, Marquette Mountain, Marquette Maritime Museum & Lighthouse, Sugarloaf Mountain Overlook/Trailhead, Lake Superior, Michigan Iron Industry Museum, Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook, Big Bay point Light house, Awe Inspiring fall colors, 300+ water falls, and more. Make lifetime memories here in Michigan Great Outdoors.

Property manager

John Musgrove

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outdoors only please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,350 square feet

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Policies

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Sorry no cats.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Gwinn

Located in Gwinn, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Marquette Mountain and Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Johnson Lake and Forsyth Township Ball Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Forsyth Township Ball Park - 11 min drive
  • Johnson Lake - 11 min drive
  • Marquette Mountain - 31 min drive
  • Northern Michigan University - 40 min drive
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway - 12 min drive
  • The Up North Lodge - 18 min drive
  • Full Throttle Bar And Grill - 13 min drive
  • Happy Hour Bar - 12 min drive
  • The Yooper Scoop - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PURE MICHIGAN! BEAUTIFUL ,RELAXING, LAKE FRONT, BOATING, FISHING, KAYAKING, ATV pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

Where is PURE MICHIGAN! BEAUTIFUL ,RELAXING, LAKE FRONT, BOATING, FISHING, KAYAKING, ATV located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Johnson Lake and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Forsyth Township Ball Park. Marquette Mountain and Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good!
Very nice. Clean. Plenty of room and great amenities. Loved being right on the lake. Great swim area. No concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Time
We all loved the remoteness of this property. It sits right on the water but has two large side yards so no close neighbors. Everyone loved all the kayaks, row boat and paddle boat. The view of the lake is very inviting. Day trips into Marquette were about a 30 minute drive. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen as most meals were cooked at home. We even made blueberry muffins with the wild blueberries we picked off of Hwy 553. The only drawback were the flies and mosquitoes but you quickly learn which time of the day is best for being outside. It really didn't deter our activities. We had bug spray. Overall, this was a delightful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Nice Stay at 660 Mackinac Lane
As the first time we stayed here, the property was in excellent shape and readiness. The house and grounds were clean and all good to go. There were 4 in our group and we were very comfortable. We enjoyed the kitchen/dining area for eating and the living room was very pleasant for evening TV watching. We also enjoyed several good games in the pool room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week away
We had an amazing week! The house was beautiful and lots of good fishing on the lake. We caught perch, large mouth, crappie, and northern pike. The house was fully stocked and had everything that you needed being away from home. The house was comfortable and clean. The hosts were wonderful and easy to coordinate with. We had plenty of space and we were able to relax and enjoy a peaceful week together. Thank you for sharing your place with our family! We made lots of great memories and hope to be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
We are a family of ten. There was plenty of space to relax. Neighbors were quiet for the most part. It’s a beautiful view of the lake and the use of the kayaks was a perk! My husband and sons went bird hunting not to far away, while the rest of us took a drive to Munising. The Escanaba River is close by and is breathtaking. P.S. The locals Shell Gas station has friendly employees, and tasty pasties!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The house was clean and comfortable. We brought 2 kayaks and used the kayaks provided, also. We spent time on the lake every day. The fishing members had a good time locating the fish. We had a few campfires and used the grill a lot! We have kids going to NMU and they were able to join us a couple of times. The fall colors were just starting and they were beautiful. We are glad to have been able to spend a week here. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend Reunion
Perfect spot to entertain 4 adults and 4 teenage boys. Plenty of spaces for indoor games and outside fun around the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away Marquette focused by day relax by night
As described. Felt like a home that had what you needed to just be settled in on arrival. Plenty of room, quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!!
Everything you need is here!! Weather was wonderful, hardly any bugs which was a huge bonus. Very spacious when you wanted to get away from the loudness of your adult kids , lol! This is a great place to stay!! My favorite part was having my coffee every morning looking out at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront vacation
Perfect location for our 2 family getaway. Young cousins enjoyed the lake and the pool table. Plenty of room for everyone to relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Second time renting the property. Once again enjoyed it very much. Hope to do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
This was the perfect location and place for our trip. All the amenities were fabulous and it was close to everything we wanted to do!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful stay!
If looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, this is a wonderful place! Lake is beautiful, super quiet and neighbors distant enough for privacy. Cabin is clean, stocked and inviting. We were definitely able to enjoy our time here! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Upper Peninsula Adventure
The property was as expected--delightful! Just what I needed for my upper peninsula, unplugged adventure. The home is literally steps away from the lake. The lake is clear and the quiet. Many homes on the lake but it was extremely quiet. Our college age sons and their friends enjoyed fishing the lake and caught many blue gill and sunfish. The fishing boat was a fun throw back, the kayaks in great shape and plentiful and even a paddle boat. The pool table and basketball court were also welcome activities for the guys! We were delighted to spot 3 moose drinking from the waters edge one evening around 5:30pm. Our eldest son, an environmental science major, was thrilled with the property and all he discovered. The WIFI was more than adequate as the guys had online class during the week. Had a fantastic carryout dinner from the Up North Lodge in Gwinn on our last night. We enjoyed some of the activities in Marquette as well: climbed Sugarloaf Mountain and discovered Dead River Falls. Topped it off with ice cream from Jilbert Dairy--delicious! It would have been nice to have the dock installed before our visit. Also, a screen on the sliding glass door to the dining room/kitchen would be something to consider so guests can enjoy the breezes off the lake. The upstairs bedroom get a bit warm once the temperatures heat up but there are plenty of fans to keep the air moving. A very nice vacation was had by all!

10/10 Excellent

Doug S., Berkley, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake getaway
We absolutely loved staying at the Musgrove’s cabin. It’s in a beautiful setting on a peaceful lake. At night, you get spectacular views of the stars. While staying, we had some issues with hot water, which we found out was due to an issue completely beyond John’s control, yet he did everything he could to get a service person out, and when he couldn’t, he refunded me some money. Stay with confidence!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation!
Great experience, will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vivian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable
This is a vacation home where memories are made. The house is extremely well equipped. The views are fantastic. Owners are wonderful to work with. The house itself is an open concept where either a large or small group is comfortable. You are just steps from the Lake, the firepit is great for telling stories. This place is wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
The house was beautiful, clean, and in a great location, almost everything as described in the website. The only disappointment was there was a sing on the fireplace that asked us not to use it, the fireplace was one of the selling points. However we have already recommend the property to several friends, and looking to see if we can make it back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps from the lake
This home provided more than we're used to from other rentals. We brought our food and our clothes and we were set for a long weekend. The property isn't too remote, but it feels like it once you're there. The home was clean and spacious. The teenagers enjoyed all the bedroom space upstairs as well as the pool table. The lake is amazing...literally just steps from the door. Having access to the kayaks was a huge selling point for us and we definitely took advantage of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely accommodating
This house was more than expected. It was stocked with everything you could possibly need. There was plenty of room for everyone and definitely plenty for everyone to do. The lake is perfect for the little ones. We were able to teach our 7 year old how to operate a kayak without worrying about the water being too deep. I could write a book about how much fun we had while there. Just a great experience and great place to take the family. Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful lake property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together in Northern Michigan
We had a wonderful time. There were plenty of games to pick from on the cool days, and a great bonfire pit. The rooms were comfortable and cozy, and the kitchen was well equipped with every utensil we would need. And the view of the lake was fantastic. Excellent accomidations! Also, the quad trails, and the Escanaba River for canoeing, were wonderful additions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Awayn
My husband and my parents recently visited for a 3 night get away. We spent the days on the water or out for a hike and the evenings enjoying a nice fire. Great location, peaceful, and everything you need for a fun filled get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Perfect many amenities from kayaks paddle boat life jackets to corn hole boards to campfire sticks. They have thought of everything. Perfect location on a private inland lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet get away
We had a great time relaxing for the week at the Gwinn lake house. Our entire family took advantage of the kayak’s, basketball hoop, corn hole and pool table. Lots of fun family time together in a very clean home. We liked that the home was also close to Marquette where we had a blast jumping off Black Rock, hiking Sugarloaf and checking out the quaint downtown area. Also took the short drive into Munising to hike and check out Pictured Rocks. Overall a great northern Michigan vacation and this home was just perfect for all of it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful lake get away in the upper pennisula
My family and I stayed at the property for a week in August. We had a fantastic time. The location is convenient with easy access and close to places that you need but it makes you feel that you are out in the wilderness. The view of the lake was beautiful and the lot was big enough to have our extended family in the area out for a visit and to play some yard games. The house was comfortable and had all the amenities needed for our stay. Thank you for sharing. Tammy and Matt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020