Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Moran, MI

Brevort Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
‪11 min drive‬
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
‪14 min drive‬
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A beautiful home in a quiet little neighborhood 15 miles away from the bridge and Mackinac Island ferries. This house is a perfect spot for families, friends, or just a couple that wants a quiet place to rest their head. Located just off M-123 close to recreational trails, Mackinac Island ferries, Brevort Lake boat launch, and sand dunes for swimming. Compete with all the comforts of home. Looking for something closer to town? Check out our three-bedroom house located in the city of St. Ignace.

Just a quick word about our cleaning practices. We have implimented the same cleaning practices at this home as our other short term rental property. After every guests stay we are disinfecting all heavy traffic surfaces (door knobs, faucets, remotes, cabinet handles, fridge handles, etc). Also all linen, weither used or not, is washed, sanitized, and changed. We are doing all we can to ensure your stay is a safe stay. If you need anything else please don't hesitate to ask. We also leaving hand sanitizer and a bleach cleaning spray for guest use.

The ORV trail is literally steps from the home. So this is a great location for those wishing to snowmobile, ATV, or fat tire bike down the miles of trails that the Eastern Upper Peninsula has to offer. Please let me know if you are bringing a trailer, especially in the winter, so I can plow a spot for it. If your trailer is really big (more that 2 sleds) the gas station in Moran (about 1/4 mil away) allows you to leave you trailer there. They do that figuring you will be purchasing you gas and necessities from them.

We have Starlink internet in the home. You should expect speeds of 200-300mb/sec while connected to the WiFi.

Also in full disclosure we do have a 3 security cameras that records outside the home.
1 records the driveway, 1 records the back yard, and 1 records the back doors. We feel this is a needed security since we do not live on site.

Property manager

Greg Bawol

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Moran

Located in Moran, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Castle Golf & Games and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Moran, MI

What's nearby

Brevort Township Community Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Brevort Lake - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Castle Rock - 9 min drive - 14.4 km
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 14 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪King's Fish Market - ‬1 min walk
‪Bullwinkle's - ‬3 min walk
‪Bullwinkle's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪M J's Pasties - ‬5 min drive
‪MJ's Pasties - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Family Friendly House, Close To Trails and Mackinac Island Ferries! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Brevort Township Community Recreation Area and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Brevort Lake. Lake Michigan and Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert

16 Sept 2024

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

Very nice well appointed home everything we needed. Clean and comfortable we had a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

24 June 2024

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

UP family vacation

We had a great time and the host was responsive and accommodating! So thankful and we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

11 Oct 2024

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

Great location

Had a great time in the eastern UP and this was the perfect location. Love that the back yard is mostly fenced in for the dog. Apple trees in the yard! TV in every bedroom! plenty of space to spread out. Everything was nice a clean. WiFi was fast!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Greg was a great host! The space was great for our mini family vacation with 6 adults and 2 kids. There was only one bathroom which we had to work around but the location and price was worth it! Not too far of a drive to St Ignace to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island and have more dinner/lunch options.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

30 June 2024

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

Fun weekend in Moran.

The house is great, well stocked and very comfortable. We spent a lot of time in St Ignace and on Mackinac Island. Check out the King Fish Market next door to the house for lunch, it was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie F.

6 July 2024

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

It’s beautiful! 😻

The youngest traveler in our group is 3 years old. When we arrived at this cute cottage property she exclaimed, “It’s beautiful!” We all agreed this was a beautiful place to spend a weekend together with family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

12 July 2024

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

Peaceful paradise in the Upper Peninsula

We had the most wonderful stay at this beautiful home! The hosts are communicative and thoughtful, and we felt right at home. The house was spotlessly clean, and all amenities were top notch. The beds were SO comfortable! One evening was a bit warm, so the air conditioning units were very appreciated. We can’t wait to stay here again; this will be our first choice for the Upper Peninsula from now on. :-)

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

3 Oct 2023

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

A great get-a-way spot

This house is amazing, clean, stocked, comfy, and perfect. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

21 Aug 2023

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

Guys weekend

House is very spacious and in a good location. Owner was very responsive to messages. Recommend staying at this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

8 Aug 2024

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

Perfect place fir travel around the U.P.

We had a girls trip to the U.P. and booked Greg's house. It was perfect. We were with 2 hours of anywhere we wanted to go. The house is charming and was very thoughtfully stocked. There are fans in every room to help with cooling. Water pressure is great and the hosts were very nice. I forgot to write in the guest book, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

5 Aug 2023

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

Anniversary Vacation

My wife and I recently stayed here for our anniversary. The house was perfect, very well equipped, and in the perfect location. We had so much fun! The black stone grill was also a very nice feature. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

14 Aug 2023

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

Off the beaten path

Was a great stay. Was nice to be close to Mackinac Island but not have the hustle of being in town. Close to everything and very convenient off I-75. Nice to have four queen beds, they are very firm, just be aware. Nice fire pit and yard area. Overall a nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 June 2023

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

Family Get Together near St. Ignace

Pleasant base for exploring Upper Michigan in spring. The 4 bedrooms were useful for 3 family group. Kitchen was well provisioned and provided all most needed items durign our stay. Living room was large and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

19 June 2023

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

Quiet

Quiet and friendly neighborhood.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

23 Apr 2023

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

Nice little place

Nice place close to the Mackinac Bridge. Just as pictured on the listing. Plenty of room for everyone. Host was very responsive to any questions. Thanks for sharing your place!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffan S.

5 Mar 2023

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

Great winter destination

House is very clean and roomy. Very convenient, only a block from the snowmobile trail. Great communication from the owner. Even took the time to email me the recent snow accumulation. We will definitely be booking the house again next winter.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb I., Bettendorf, IA

26 Sept 2023

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

The UP!!!

We stayed with family in this beautiful country. This house provided all the comforts of home. The host and his wife provided all the amenities that we could have needed. And we had plenty of room for the 1 year old to walk and of course, an adult to follow repeatedly. It was very quite and we hit the area when the leaves were changing. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your home!!!!! I highly recommend this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora G.

7 June 2023

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

Close to everything you’re looking for!

The experience was great and the house was lovely and they had everything we needed and Greg was available if we had any questions! The house was close to most of the things we wanted to do! 15 minutes from the city and then a ferry to the island which was not much longer. If you’re not sure what to do they provide a binder with so many activities. We a more than likely to stay again! 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great starting point for eastern UP adventures

Checkin was a breeze and the property was lovely. It is in a quiet little community and we didn’t encounter any neighbors on our trip. The kitchen was stocked with the necessities for cooking. Beds were supremely comfortable, in my opinion. As noted in the listing, there is not central air, but opening the windows provided good airflow as well as the provided fans. The only con of the home is some creaky floorboards, but that was only an issue as we have an infant who is a light sleeper. Check out was quick and easy. It was refreshing not to have an hour’s worth of chores to perform prior to check out like some short term rentals! Our trip consisted of visits to the Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls, and Mackinac. All of these are within an hour and easy drives. Overall a fantastic experience and I would certainly stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelina H.

22 July 2022

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

Great stay!

4 adults, 3 young kids. It was perfect for a 3 night stay. 15 min from ferry docs, about 45-60 min from Tahquam. falls. We personally really liked that the spare bedroom on first floor (where my husband, daughter and I stayed) we’re somewhat physically distant from the upstairs bedrooms not only for a little privacy but also for a little noise barrier if one kid was crying. Some small things that could be improved: in the first floor bedroom, it is a glass/see through door. Maybe add a layer of privacy for that area somehow since it’s also attached to the main living room? Also, there is an orange flood light at the adjacent property that shines right into that first floor bedroom at night, which could also be improved with some privacy on those glass doors. There is a local ac unit, but bring extra fans because it can get very muggy. Overall, great large space, perfectly stocked kitchen, great back patio, and very pleasant easy checkin/checkout process. 100% would stay again. :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Joby J.

26 July 2023

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

Good Stay

This was a nice place to stay while we were vacationing in upper Michigan, mostly because it provided a lot of space for the family and it's in a remote location. The kitchen was outfitted really well. With that said, the house was a little warm in the afternoon (only two, room air conditioners). The house, overall, needs a little attention: The kitchen cabinets didn't stay closed, which was a little annoying. One of the doors to the deck didn't open unless forced. One of the structures in the backyard looks like it is about to fall down. The ceiling fan at the top of the stairs doesn't work and one of the other ceiling fans starts to rock when on a high setting. My wife and I slept in the bedroom with a room air conditioner and it was difficult to sleep with it loudly cycling on and off all night long (I ended up using ear plugs). It's all stuff we could live with, but temper your expectations. My wife and I felt very safe to go jogging on the country roads every day. It's a really nice area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald M., Hillsdale, MI

19 Nov 2022

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

Great Hunting Camp

This was our second visit at this location. The accommodations were excellent! The house was warm, comfortable, spacious and well furnished. The host was awesome and welcomed us back to come again. We felt like old friends instead of just tenants. We will do this again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn c.

19 Oct 2022

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

fantastic location for us. house was perfect, clean and everything we needed for stay.

could not ask for a better location and house for a 3-4 day stay in UP. great communication with owner and will definitely use them again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

13 Oct 2022

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

Great Fall Getaway

We had a wonderful “girls weekend” checking out the fall colors. The house was perfect for a home base for our adventures. Everything we needed was provided and the beds were so comfy. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

STEVE O.

16 Sept 2022

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

Exploring the UP

Overall home provided everything we were expecting. Beds were comfortable and household provisions were up to par. Stairs to the upstairs bedrooms were a little treacherous as we are all 70+ and I would be leery if I had little ones as well. Home is not completely fenced as listing states. We were expecting to be able to let our dogs run but not possible without a fence. Overall a great location for exploring eastern to central UP

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greg Bawol

Me and my wife just purchased this home as our 2nd short term rental property. We are putting as much effort, cleanliness, and great hospitality that we put into our first home. We only live about 15 minutes away and are always available for questions or concerns.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the quiet location and closeness to Bervort Lake and the ORV trails.

What makes this property unique

Super quiet, centrally located to all attritions in Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs

Upstairs 1

Upstairs 2

Upstairs 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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