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The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem

Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan

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Experience your own private beach in Rapid River at this spacious, secluded home. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an upstairs master bedroom with a deck offering water views, there's plenty of room for big families to unwind. Enjoy the stunning sunrises and bonfires by the water or head across the street to explore a playground and mini-park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 23250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem

The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem! Struggling to find a quiet beach? Well, how about your OWN PRIVATE BEACH! This paradise in Rapid River has roughly 100 feet of private beach right on the gorgeous Little Bay de Noc. Words don’t do the incredible sunrises, sunsets and bonfires by the water justice. The house itself is spacious, with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms to fit a big family. One of the bedrooms has three sets of bunk beds. The upstairs ensuite bedroom has its own deck with water views, there is an updated kitchen and sitting area. Professional Ice Fisherman Love our place! There is seclusion and Mother Nature all-around, but for those who aren’t all about peace and quiet, not to worry! Across the street is a township hall with a playground for kids and mini-park for other activities. The home is in the Eastern Timezone only 30 minutes southeast from the stores, shops and restaurants of Escanaba, and an hour south of the same features Marquette offers. Oh, and the downtown of Rapid River has two good restaurants and an ice cream place! The perfect getaway for families large and small!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,694 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Damage and incidentals You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
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.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Little Bay de Noc - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 50 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Ludington Park - 52 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Sand Point Lighthouse - 53 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Granada - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Restaurant - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Muellers Pizza - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem located?

Situated in Rapid River, this cottage is steps away from Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Michigan. Little Bay de Noc and Maywood History Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly, great host, excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarleda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great and the views were beautiful
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing - loved relaxing at the beach just out the back door. Beautiful inside and out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

b-rye f.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to get away from the hustle and crazyness of life, peaceful quiet very welcoming home well set up for a vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here. This is our second year. Amy has always been very responsive. We have never had any issues with our stay! Highly recommend for a nice getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Great Getaway

We had 10 of us at the cabin and it was perfect! We have been coming to the area for years and it was one of the best properties we have stayed in. The hosts were incredibly responsive and communicative. We loved the location and peacefulness. Lots of ammenities to use on the beach. There was plenty of room for all of us to gather for food and games.
View of the beach.
Gorgeous sunsets!
A view from the deck. Great deck for out for eating and games. It has covering from the sun.
Gorgeous views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Family Beach Getaway

Stayed here with my sister and our 4 kids. We all our own bedrooms and bathrooms. Stonington is a place to we like to visit every summer, if possible, for quiet, relaxation, and to get away from the daily to-do's. Even though it's a laid-back feeling, the house has all of our creature comforts. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nriches12

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was nice. A bit rustic in some ways. We loved that it was on the water, wonderful breezes and views, however the water was unusable for some of us with the slippery rocks and that was disappointing but not owners fault. Otherwise everything was good, nice touches were, water shoes, mosquito sprays, wood for fire, kayaks, life jackets, ample lawn chairs provided, paper products, games. Beautiful sunsets and views. The owner was very responsive and nice. We had a great time!
Sunset
View from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation rental. Well stocked for all your needs (cooking to entertainment). Short drive to sand beaches and boat launch. Water at rental was rocky, need to wear water shoes which are provided. Kayaks and paddle board were also a great addition to the rental property.Amy was an excellent host, checking on us making sure we are having a great vacation.If you are looking for a northern Michigan bay summer vacation, I recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

Family fishing trip

Property was clean and stocked with items that were helpful for our stay.Great location with awesome scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Truly a “hidden gem”

The property owners hit it on the head when they listed this property as a hidden gem. The location was spectacular, with the house located on its own private beach. We had camp fires every night, we were outside most of the day, and our kids loved having fun on the beach and being near the water. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. It was a very peaceful and quiet stay on a beautiful piece of land and water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia Z.

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

School Trip

Everyone said the house was really nice and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Excellent get away!!

Very pleased with the rental. We had wonderful time staying here and fishing for a few days. Owner was super wonderful which is always a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

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

Extra house for family remembrance celebration

Directions were clear, getting into house was easy. Pleasantly surprised by 3 full bathrooms. Ladders on bunk beds a little difficult but otherwise a great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

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

Great Stay

Stayed here for our family vacation with 7 adults and 3 children and could have easily slept more. Great beach access, nice place to have a fire and relax outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

Thanksgiving celebration

We have celebrated thanksgiving at this home for 3 of the last 5 years and enjoy the house, location and host very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Colin T.

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

Review

Our stay was great. The pics were accurate with what the inside and outside looked like. The communication with the host was frequent, and very timely which was nice. The only 2 downsides to the place was that the oven wouldn’t heat up, and the internet cut out every hour or two but then would come back on after a 5 minute reset. All in all we had an incredible time and would definitely return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy c.

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

Great Stay

The property was very nice. Lots of room for our extended family. And the beach was great. The kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Beautiful location, Great family time

This was our second stay here. We love the privacy of the beach and the amenities: kayaks, life jackets, games...wonderful for indoor and outdoor fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

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

Beach Get-away

The property was a perfect get-away for a friend vacation. We enjoyed the property and the lake for kayaking. Thanks for hosting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Triin J.

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

Perfect location

This was our second time to stay at this property and we had a great experience. The location is ideal, so peaceful, right on the lake. The house is comfortable and clean and I see us staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Amazing Vacation

We throughly enjoyed ourselves at this wonderful home. It was spacious and had more than enough room for myself, wife and 5 kids. The beach was amazing and having a fire while watching the sunset was a great end to everyday. It was by far our favorite place we have rented in the U.P. We are already looking at booking it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zackery L.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

We got a chance to really enjoy Michigan for the first time as a family in this large, comfy house with a beautiful view! We loved the private beach space! Amy was great to work with and even provided some fun beach amenities for our family which our kids loved!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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

Fishing trip

Amy was awesome with everything on our stay.Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Family gathering

Roomy home and well stocked. Wonderful property right on the water. Amazing sunsets! Host very responsive with any questions we had. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024