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Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore.

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Superior

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Dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Nestled in the charming lakeside village of Grand Marais, this cozy cabin offers a relaxing retreat just blocks from downtown and the West Bay's sandy beaches. Unwind by the fire pit or take a short stroll to local restaurants, stores, and beaches.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore.



The cottage sits on a corner lot that is lined by a white picket fence. Includes both a grill and fire pit, bikes and kayaks and has everything needed for a relaxing stay.

Has A/C, wifi internet, Roku streaming TV, Amazon Echo (Alexa) and blue tooth audio.

An outdoor gas grill, and fire pit on a large lot provides everything needed for outdoor dining and relaxation plus the convenience of restaurants, stores and several beaches that are a five minute walk away!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please wash and rack the dishes.
Please start a load of towels in the wash machine.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Vacation Paradise Grand Marais
Vacation Paradise Private vacation home
Vacation Paradise Private vacation home Grand Marais

About the area

Map
Grand Marais, MI

What's nearby

  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sable Falls - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Breakwall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪West Bay Diner & Delicatessen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore. located?

Situated in Grand Marais, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Superior and Pickle Barrel House Museum. Light Keepers House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA D.

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

Was very nice

Was very nice home we had a great time in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick E.

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

Pictured rocks

Great location. We enjoyed your small town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

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

Perfect Place!

We loved our stay in Grand Marais. The house was perfect for our family of four, we loved the town and how easy it was to walk to dinner or the beach. Great place to relax and enjoy the UP!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula U.

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

Annual Grand Marais spring trip

Such a comfortable and well appointed property. So clean too I actually could walk barefoot!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith b.

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

Nice place

Great location and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee T.

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

The Mermaid Cottage

This was our first time using VRBO and it was a wonderful experience! The Mermaid Cottage is such a gem and in a great location to town/beach, will definitely be coming back! We had such a great time :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

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

Cute comfy place!

This place is super cute with an excellent location to downtown and the park. It was comfortable and clean and had anything you could need. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herb W.

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

Snowmobile camp

Great little place, super clean. Easy check in and the location was perfect. Will definitely use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

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

Perfection!

This cottage was so cozy and made our trip so enjoyable. We felt right at home, and it had everything we needed and then some. It was close to many things in town and the beach and a short drive from so many fun things to do in the UP.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

The Hill Sisters

My sister and I truly enjoyed our stay in Grand Marais for the UP 200 dog sled race. We have been attending the race for years but this year was the absolute best at the Mermaid House. Great sister memories were made. Lots of snow, perfect UP winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

A Week in Grand Marais

The Mermaid Cottage in Grand Marais was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway in Grand Marais. The cottage is clean and comfortable with all the amenities needed. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly. Wonderful location for walking to the beach and restaurants. This was our 2nd stay and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete H., Ellsworth, USA

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

The UP 2022

If you are looking for a place to stay in this part of the UP please use this property as it is totally what is described in the listing and the owner is fantastic to work with! We totally enjoyed our stay and will keep it mind for return trips to this region.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

stephanie r.

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

Nice get away

We had a great visit there. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Mermaid Cottage

It was a pleasant stay. Nice to walk around. Beautiful area. Side by sides were annoying. Very clean and well supplied with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Our stay

Nice property
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leischen K.

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

Great Location

This is the 3rd time my sister and I have stayed at Vacation Paradise. We come to Grand Marais annually to hunt for rocks. We love that the house is within walking distance to all the restaurants in town. Vacation Paradise is so comfortable and decorated nicely with a beach theme.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Grand Marais Getaway

The property was very charming (and quiet!), perfect for our group of 4 friends. It’s located close to many amazing natural attractions and beautiful beaches. The bikes and kayaks on site gave us plenty to do. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Great place

We enjoyed this lovely home close to downtown and Lake Superior. You can hear the waves! Host was great with communication. Very clean, very comfortable. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla E.

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

Loved it!

Exactly what we were looking for! Walking distance to restaurants, shops and lake. Plenty of hiking and fall colors. Lovely home!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Beautiful!

We loved the spacious yard where we could eat our meals al fresco and while away the afternoons reading in the sun when we weren't taking short walks to the beach or getting ice cream a few blocks away. The Mermaid house is well situated and well appointed for a week in the upper peninsula's best village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

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

Quaint GM cottage

Perfect spot for us. Historic home 3blocks from downtown. Idyllic town that feels frozen in time. We enjoyed the beach, harbor and proximity to Pictured Rocks. House was well-stocked and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Perfect Place in a Perfect Town

A cozy home with all the comforts of home. The house is in a great location. It's an easy walk to the town and the beach. The property manager was very pleasant and informed us of all the amenities. We had a great time and we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Great location in paradise

We have visited a lot of areas no place is like this town! The mermaid house is in a great location we where able to walk to just about anywhere. We got to enjoy a couple campfires and had lots of wonderful famiy time. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa S.

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

Nice place to stay

This was a nice house to stay at. Very close to the beach, which is what we were there for. We did not use them, but they had kayaks and bikes available. The yard was a decent size and good for the kids to play in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

Perfect Vacation Week

We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid Cottage in Grand Marais! The cottage was very comfortable with all the amenities we needed! Very clean and everything was just like it is listed. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The location is absolutely perfect for walking to the beach, to get coffee at the Dream Machine, and pizza at the GM Tavern. We loved it so much we have already booked next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023