Firefly House

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Grand Marais, Michigan

Pickle Barrel House Museum10 min walk
Sable Falls3 min drive
Light Keepers House Museum3 min drive
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Firefly House - Comforts of home across from beach/campground

Welcome to Firefly House! Centrally located in Grand Marias, this one-story home is located less than 200 yards from the southern shore of Lake Superior and right across the street from the campground and snowmobile trail. Relax with friends and family in this spacious home, with plenty of room for seven. Gather around the electric fireplace and get cozy! Games, books, and puzzles, along with a video library and cable TV are provided.

Firefly House sleeps seven. The master bedroom has a king-size bed. The second bedroom has one queen-size bed and one twin, and the third bedroom has a double bed. There are two bathrooms; one with a stand-up shower and the other with a full bath/tub shower. The kitchen/dining area is bright and cheerful with a mudroom leading out to the large backyard. Outdoors you will find a charcoal grill, fire ring, and outdoor seating perfect for the summer months. A big driveway leaves plenty of room for toys and vehicles.

Relax and settle in for an amazing stay!

Other Taxes & Fees: 6% State Use Tax apply, as well as a one-time non-taxed cleaning fee of $110. Three-night minimum required.

Guest Review: "We absolutely LOVE your home! They had everything we needed and the home is very clean and cozy! We will be spending our 1st Christmas away from home. We even have a Christmas tree to put presents under for our Kids. We will definitely recommend your home to all of our friends and family."

"P.S. The tree was a great addition - wouldn't be Christmas without it" - Grace

- Bryan, Mary Beth, Jacob, and Grace (Dike, IA), December 22, 2021

Property manager

LESLIE A DAVIS

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Marais

Located in Grand Marais, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

Grand Marais, Michigan

What's nearby

Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum - 6 min walk
Pickle Barrel House Museum - 10 min walk
Sable Falls - 3 min drive
Light Keepers House Museum - 3 min drive
Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬10 min walk
‪The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - ‬9 min walk
‪Sportsman's Main Stop - ‬10 min walk
‪The Dream Bean Machine - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly House - Comforts of home across from beach/campground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Firefly House - Comforts of home across from beach/campground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly House - Comforts of home across from beach/campground?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Firefly House - Comforts of home across from beach/campground located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior, Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum and Pickle Barrel House Museum. Light Keepers House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

21 Sept 2023

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

Very nice home.

Very nice home. Has everything you need in kitchen, etc. Instructions on how to stream on one tv in home easy to follow. Very clean. Nice large outdoor patio area and back lawn with firepit and lawn furniture. Location is great. Quiet neighborhood across street from campground on Lake Superior. Three minute drive from downtown Grand Marais. Only drawback and strictly my personal preference - too much nice antique furniture in hallway, etc., and knick knacks on most surface tops. Takes up lots of room and not as spacious and user ftiendly as house could be. Not a big deal as only two of us. I would definitely rent again and give 5 star rating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

8 Sept 2023

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

Great getaway location

Feels like camping without being outdoors as you can see campers out the front window. Cute town with nice shops and restaurants. Great location close to beach access. Very comfortable home with privacy in the back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison P.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

I used VRBO but host didn't?

I booked six months ahead for this trip. The payment due dates came and went, and no payments were deducted. I didn't receive check-in instructions either, so I tried to reach out to the host repeatedly in the days leading up to the trip. Customer service put me in touch with her the day of check-in and she informed me she had emailed me instructions directly instead of using the app, because she doesn't use VRBO? I found them in my Junk folder. We arrived at the house after dark and according to the emailed instructions we were to enter the house with a code. We couldn't find any device or lockbox to enter a code, and miraculously a back door was unlocked. We found a key inside on the counter. After checkout, we were charged a different amount than the VRBO total. It was less, so that's one thing I won't complain about... but it wasn't what I was expecting. Experience was weird and not the usual VRBO experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

5 July 2023

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

Good

Very good placement for vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

12 May 2023

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

Very nice, comfortable, home. Great location for the east side of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Dryden, Michigan

11 Feb 2023

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

Great house great location

Nice property with everything you need. Was a hub for a week of snowmobiling. Good parking too.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

21 Sept 2022

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

Everything you need ❣️

Nice clean home. Absolutely everything you need. Care has been taken to make your stay comfortable. Things are well thought out with their guest in mind. Had a great time

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

16 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nicely situated home . Was very walkable to beach area, downtown area. Located across from the RV park which really was a quiet park. Very little traffic. Locals very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

2 Sept 2022

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

Grand Marais Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Firefly House. The location is very convenient for exploring the entire UP. The house is exactly as depicted on VRBO. The kitchen has every thing you could possibly need, and the washer and dryer were an added bonus. The king bed was very comfortable, as well as the living room furniture.We didn’t use the other beds. It was also very quiet, even though the campground is right across the street. A good choice for a UP vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Levi B.

14 Aug 2022

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

Spacious home base

We loved how close the house was located to Lake Superior and downtown Grand Marais. It had plenty of room for our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

3 July 2022

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

Close to everything

In walking distance to beach, restraints, grocery and hardware.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary n.

9 June 2022

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

Great Place to Stay in a Beautiful Town

This home is clean and well stocked. It was perfect for my Sons and I to base from for our many fishing excursions. We slept well with the beds being comfortable. This is a home that we would recommend and hope to stay at again ourselves!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

8 June 2022

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

Kayaking the Two Hearted River

We had a wonderful stay. We kayaked the Two Hearted River, took a pontoon boat to see Picture Rocks and did a lot of hiking. I saw a gray wolf swim across the river. What a sight. We didn't spend a lot of time at the home but it was a wonderful place to return to. We had a nice camp fire our first night and made dinner on the grill the second night. We really enjoyed looking at all the art work on the walls that coincided with the area and there was a nice surprise on one of the closet doors (you have to see if for yourself). There was a lot of cool antique furniture. I loved the fireplace and wish I could find one like it. Thank you for everything. If we return to the area, this will be the first place I look at for accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

31 May 2022

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

Pictured Rocks get away!

This is a cozy, clean property that feels like home! The people of the UP and especially Grand Marias, are friendly and helpful! The property was very clean, the bed and linens were very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

16 Mar 2022

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

very well equiped

nice location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

17 Jan 2022

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

Snowmobile Trip

Great place to ride from. Across the street from trail. Close to gas and restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

10 Jan 2022

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

Snowmobile

Great place will stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Dike, IA

25 Dec 2021

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay at firefly house. They had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah R.

26 Oct 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Great off season location

This was a great location for an October visit - campground across the street was completely empty. Trails and beaches were quiet and it felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves. Property manager did not answer any of my emails and fireplace is not really a fireplace, it's just a heater with digital flames. That was really disappointing as we were expecting a nice wood burning fire to sit by after long days out in the cold weather. Otherwise the property was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

8 Sept 2021

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

Great location!

If you like being near the beach as well as in town this is the perfect place. We walked to the lighthouse and around town multiple times and to our favorite ice cream shop ! Comfortable living room area with a large window to view the activity at the campground. Everything we needed and more! Carl G

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Utica, OH

19 July 2021

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

A very good place to stay

My wife and I had a good time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by LESLIE A DAVIS

Hi! My name is Leslie. Welcome "home" to your vacation spot in Grand Marais, Michigan! I love that my job allows me to help folks relax and rejuvenate in beautiful Grand Marais, my childhood vacation spot (and now home!). I’m fortunate to have built strong relationships both with the homeowners who rent out their houses as well as the families that return year after year for their vacation. If you are looking for an Upper Peninsula getaway, I hope you’ll join us!