Lakefront Lake Michigan Beach House 5,500sf

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Main house left portion & open deck, great room on right with covered deck

Northern Lights in October 2024. Yes, we see it. No need to point.

18 foot vaulted ceilings in our Great Room with windows showing Lake Michigan.

Expansive space with views of THE Lake's majestic shimmers..

The view from the main house looking to the Great Room...the fun room!

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Exceptional

6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 22511.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Menominee, MI

J.W. Wells State Park
‪4 min drive‬
DeYoung Family Zoo
‪26 min drive‬
Peninsula State Park
‪170 min drive‬
Menominee, MI (MNM-Menominee-Marinette Twin County)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Great Room Full Bath #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Great Room Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Individual Shower Room 1

Shower only

Individual Shower Room 2

Shower only

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Retro Kitchen Half Bath

Toilet

Upstairs Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Breathtaking water, 5 steps to white sandy beach with few neighbors, 2 full kitchens, 2-level vaulted great room, 2 story fireplace, 2 decks, fire pit, 6 kayaks/pfds/paddles, outdoor games, 2 grills, 11 acre property, only 5 miles to public boat dock, 4 miles to state park. 1st floor has master bedroom, plus 5 bedrooms on 2nd floor. We believe this will be one of your most memorable vacations. We have three full bathrooms, two half baths, and two separate individual shower rooms. Outdoor hot/cold shower is a bonus.

That's 6 bedrooms with multiple beds and bunks in some rooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, 2 shower rooms. 1 outdoor hot/cold shower, 2 full kitchens w/silverware & coffee makers/toasters/blender/pizza cutters, crock pots, etc, 2 dishwashers, ample dining tables, outdoor gas grill and Blackstone griddle, huge fireplace, outdoor fire pit, one free rack of wood, 6 kayaks/paddles, pfd's, beach towels, full linens, wifi, toys, games, puzzles, etc. We have two decks. One is covered with a ceiling fan and one uncovered with lounge chairs for sunning. Don't forgot that Lake Michigan's white sandy beach with beach umbrellas and chairs just steps out the back door.

# 2708605 on VRBO

John & Marita

Property manager

John Boyce

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have a manual by the entry door for all the information you need to know.

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

About the area

Menominee

Located in Menominee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and J.W. Wells State Park, while Menominee County Museum and Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider DeYoung Family Zoo and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Menominee, MI

What's nearby

J.W. Wells State Park - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
DeYoung Family Zoo - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
Island Resort & Casino - 41 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hirsch's Cedar River Pub - ‬7 min drive
‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
‪The Lighthouse Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Lake Michigan Beach House 5,500sf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Lake Michigan Beach House 5,500sf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Lake Michigan Beach House 5,500sf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Lake Michigan Beach House 5,500sf located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from J.W. Wells State Park. DeYoung Family Zoo and O. B. Fuller Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jill J.

12 Aug 2024

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

Upper Peninsula fun

We really enjoyed our stay. The teenagers loved the volleyball and kayaks.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

26 Aug 2024

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

Excellent stay for a large group

We had a family group stay for a week. The house had plenty of space and the beach is wonderful. The only downside is it might be a bit distant from places to eat so you will need to be doing your own cooking.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

22 June 2024

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

Family retreat

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. There was plenty of space to spread out and activities for all ages. The beach was amazing. The kayaks were a big hit and the water was shallow for quite a distance. This vacation was full of happy surprises.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria p.

28 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful lake property

Wonderful experience. House was clean. Sandy beach. Beautiful location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D., Des Moines, IA

3 July 2023

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

Get away from it all!

Beautiful and well-equipped home to enjoy the water at! Our group of 17 lives just hanging out together outside—volleyball, kayaks, walks along the beach, etc. Great space to hang out inside the home too!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali D.

1 July 2023

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

Great VRBO experience!

We had a great stay with my family and extended family, a total of 26 people, in June! The house was spacious, the property had tons of amenities (we loved the vball court and the kayaks), and the beach and lake were perfect for our adults and our 12 littles (ages 3-9)! John was easy to communicate with and the whole process was pretty seamless! Thanks for a great stay... We've recommended and shared your listing with friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

21 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful property!

This was an amazing property for our extended family’s vacation! There were five families with ages ranging from 9 to 81 and everyone had a great time. The great room could accommodate all of us for games, puzzles, preparing and eating meals, and just hanging out. There are also plenty of rooms in this home so we never felt cramped or crowded at all. The beach right outside the front door was definitely a bonus and there was a very large area that was fairly shallow for the kids to swim safely. This is a perfect home if you are looking to enjoy sunrises, sunsets, fires in the evening and just relaxing. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2023

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

Family gathering

Our family of nineteen spent five wonderful days at First Light Beach House. From check-in to exit, communication with the owner was excellent. The spacious accommodations made our stay very enjoyable for everyone. The property was spotlessly clean. It is completely furnished and stocked for every situation or desire. There are so many places to gather for group conversations as well. Our family enjoyed swimming, walking the beach, playing bean bag toss, volleyball, board games, cooking meals on the grills, and watching the moon come up while making s’mores during evening campfires. We absolutely loved First Light Beach House and hope to return in 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

11 July 2022

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

Perfect Spot for Large Family Gathering

Rented this home for a 70th Birthday gathering for my mom and all her kids and grandkids. It was the perfect spot and was plenty of room for our group of 8 adults and 8 kids. My whole family agreed that it would have been hard to find a better place for our event and all of us would rent it again in heartbeat. I'll bullet point some highlights: - Beautiful lake views - Plenty of room for our large group - Grand room was amazing and kitchen areas were more than accommodating to prepare large meals. - Great communication with owner - Excellent beach with soft sand and clear water - Fun to be able to use the kayaks. - Clean rooms and beds If you have little ones and are looking to rent this property, here are a couple things to keep in mind - these are in no way a detraction, just a couple things to keep in mind: - Sunrise is super early during summer months, so you might want to bring extra blackout curtains to hang up over a couple of the bedroom windows that face East. - Bedroom floors were carpeted or wood, but floors in main grand room are hard so if you have infants, be sure to bring some soft blankets or mats for them to crawl/lay on. Loved staying here, would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

2 Sept 2022

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

Perfect Place to Stay

This place was even better than advertised. A lot of room to hangout inside, outside, on the beach and tons of beds for everyone to sleep comfortably. All the additional provided amenities were awesome as well. Great time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great getaway spot!

Friends and I had a terrific time. Property is spacious and private with an outstanding view. Great location! We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

2 Aug 2022

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

Spacious, beautiful place on the water

We had a large group (12 adults and 12 kids - all under 6). Plenty of space and things to do for everyone. We stayed on the property the whole time (except for some kayak rides) and didn’t feel trapped or cramped at all. The water and sky were different every day and beautiful. We saw two rainbows and regularly woke up to see the sunrises. The evening skies were incredible. The great room is massive and where we spent a lot of our time and ate all of our meals; it held us all comfortably with a lot of extra space. We enjoyed the fire pit in the sand, the sand volleyball court, the large beachfront, the main deck, the two refrigerators, the flattop grill, and all the games and books. John was an excellent host, fielding our questions quickly and even making sure there was enough at the place for the kids. A couple of the days, the water and sky had more of a Florida/Hawaii feel than a Midwest feel. For our stay, the water was ice cold and the biting flies were everywhere, but neither of those things made anyone say they wouldn’t want to go back. That’s how much we enjoyed everything else. We ate in all but one night and got pizza at Jozwiak’s Bar & Grill that night. Highly recommended. Some of us are foodies with a love for Chicago pizza, and it measures up. About 20 min from the place on your way in, but worth the drive (if you don’t catch it on the way). Several of us expressed a desire to come back (even though it’s quite a trip from where a lot of us live), and some even expressed an interest in buying the place (not that it’s for sale!). Just shows how good of a time we had there. It’s wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy P.

14 June 2022

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

Mesmerizing vacation.

This property is amazing. Starting from mesmerizing lake views and sandy beach right outside the house to enormous living/family room with open plan. We went with the group of 5 families with kids, and had plenty of room for everyone. Everybody had lots of fun inside and outside the house. We took many amazing pictures and left with even more great memories. I will definitely recommend this property for your next vacation. Host is very organized and very helpful

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

aidas d., Roselle IL

3 June 2022

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

Memorial Day Getaway

During Memorial Day weekend, we decided to rent out this property! The location of this property was private and peaceful, located right on the lakefront, providing incredible views. The property was spacious and clean. The host was very helpful and kind! Looking forward to renting this great property again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Boyce

Thanks for coming to our page. Marita and John here, the owners. We fell in love with the area over a decade ago while vacationing with our three children. We recently retired from owning a business and enjoy exploring Michigan's Upper Peninsula with our Bernese Mountain Dog, Eli. We love the water, water falls, and hiking. But also enjoy doing nothing at all in the two hammocks, sitting on the white sandy beach, or pulled up next to a roaring fire at the fire pit.

Why they chose this property

You will find this property quiet and serene. When you enter through the old stone posts at the driveway, you will immediately feel like you are leaving the hustle and bustle of where you came from. The gravel lane snakes through dense trees for about a quarter mile until it opens up to the sand, water, and house. It is a large and welcoming site with lake charm. We have kept many historical items from the past owners, Dominican Priests from River Forest. The accent walls are old ballpark bleachers. Ceilings are pine and cedar. Counters are old walnut slabs grown on the property years ago. You'll have a brand new kitchen with twin dishwashers, and a well aged retro kitchen. You can't beat sitting in our Adirondack chairs watching the water, sometimes calm, sometimes dynamic. Close to Menominee, MI, amenities and two golf courses.

What makes this property unique

You should have about everything you need for a memorable stay. And that's what it's really about, right? Deeper connections. Peace of mind. A new found appreciation for God's creation.

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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Great Room Full Bath #2

Great Room Full Bathroom

Individual Shower Room 1

Individual Shower Room 2

Master Bathroom

Outdoor Shower

Retro Kitchen Half Bath

Upstairs Half Bath

Spaces

About this property