Sitting on the Back of the Bay

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

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Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Brimley, MI

Brimley State Park
‪3 min drive‬
Wild Bluff Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬
Bay Mills Casino
‪4 min drive‬
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Double Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful sunrises & sunsets on the Back Bay. This home is a vacationers paradise. You can see Canada from the living room and watch the freighters. Boat launch 1000 ft away and we are currently working on putting in a boat dock. ATV and Snowmobile trail just feet away. A little slice of Paradise. Enjoy

Property manager

Amy Jere

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 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

There are beds for 4 however you could sleep 1 on each couch for a total of 6 overnight guests.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Brimley

Located in Brimley, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Point Iroquois Light Station and Agawa Canyon Tour Trains are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wild Bluff Golf Course and Tanglewood Marsh Golf Course. Chippewa County Fairgrounds and Fort Creek Conservation Area are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, power boating and birdwatching.

Brimley, MI

What's nearby

Brimley State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Wild Bluff Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Bay Mills Casino - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Kings Club Casino - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Point Iroquois Light Station - 14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sacy's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Back Bay Grill & Games - ‬5 min drive
‪Dancing Crane Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
‪Pickles Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪The Cozy Inn & Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sitting on the Back of the Bay 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 Sitting on the Back of the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sitting on the Back of the Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sitting on the Back of the Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wheels of History Museum, Brimley State Park and Wild Bluff Golf Course. Bay Mills Casino is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

7 Oct 2024

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

UP Vacation

The property has an awesome view!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

7 July 2024

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

Great property

Great house. Loved the lakeside view.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Z.

19 Aug 2024

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

Weekend Away

This place was in a great location for us to stay and meet up with other family members that were in town/live nearby. The place was clean and the view was excellent. :)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a fun stay at this property. Location was great as we could walk to a small fishing pier and also to a great local restaurant. The layout of the house worked well for us and the beds were very comfortable. I would have given 5 stars but the house and the outside grill could be kept a little cleaner.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

28 Sept 2024

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

Spectacular cabin - like a 5 Star hotel!

We wanted a place that was close to family where we could just relax. This exceeded all expectations! Everything had an extra special touch. The view is extraordinary - we even had Northern Lights on the first night! Beautiful deck and great for watching freighters and wildlife. The furnishings are lovely and everything feels new, yet retains that cabin feel. We had family stay with us one night with small kids and it was great for them too! We loved it and will be back.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

20 Oct 2024

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

Rest and relaxation!

Beautiful location on the water. Very clean and comfortable. TV was hard to find local news stations. We don't all know how smart tvs work. Directions and programs would be helful. Just a suggestion. Loved the view from living room and deck. Saw 4 freighters in a weekend stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene M.

3 Sept 2023

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

Back of the bay

We had a great time. The house was clean, the beds were very comfortable and the location was great. Those are the things we value, and it had them all.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

8 Oct 2023

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

Hangin' on the Bay

Great location, lots to do in the area, really enjoyed the fire pit and the stars were Amazing! As a photographer I got some of the best star shots ever, especially part of Ursa Major, I got the Big Dipper rising over the pine tree's, might even put this one in to print! Great Stay, Many Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R., Reynoldsburg, Ohio

23 June 2023

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

Brimley

The property was great! Clean, fantastic view, and private. We had a great time! Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your cabin in beautiful northern Michigan!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E., Charleston

16 July 2023

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

Beautiful getaway

My family stayed for a week while my son attended a camp in nearby McMillian. The house was the perfect blend of modern upgrades and rustic cabin. The views were stunning and the house was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki O.

5 July 2023

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

Lovely place to stay!

We enjoyed our time at this property. The owner was very flexible and helpful with recommendations for kayak rentals nearby and even offering to stock the house with produce and meats from the family farm. The house was well stocked with necessities and very comfortably furnished. Beautiful lake view for the 4th of July fireworks and bonfires. Thank you for the lovely stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Sunfield

14 Sept 2023

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

Great view

We felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Loved that I could bring my dog. She loved running around the back yard. Especially loved the view. Watched freighters and ducks. Loved viewing the stars and the sunrise was fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

21 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view in a dated home

The view was amazing. The home was adequetely stocked and the hosts' communication was great. The home is in need of overall updates and cleaning, inside and out. Their was no air conditioning and we stayed during a heat wave. It was uncomfortably warm with no breeze off the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

22 June 2023

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

Clean, comfy, GREAT view!

We all enjoyed watching barges go by headed to the soo locks & commercial fishermen coming in off of Superior into the river opening just to the right of the home! AMAZING!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

31 July 2023

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

Lovely

This house is a great place to stay. We really enjoyed the garage to load and unload since it rained a lot. The living area was so relaxing to watch for the big ships to pass to and from the locks. We had no trouble getting into the place and it was just what we needed. Had 3 adults there so the extra bathroom was appreciated. I would definitely recommend this place to stay if you are in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manemann M.

14 Aug 2023

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

Great Trip

We stayed here for 3 nights and really liked it. The house was plenty big enough for our family of 4. The views of the lake and the ships going by was great. Though the place is older, it has been nicely remodeled on the inside. The inside was very clean also. The outside of the property could use a little bit of attention. The location is very good for getting to the destinations in the eastern UP.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C., Grand Ledge

6 Aug 2023

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

Brimley

House was nice but view was amazing. House had everything we could ask for. Management was great to communicate with. Truly enjoyed watching the ships go buy. State park is close for swimming. We had a boat in tow and was easy to park. Thank you again. I will stay here in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl P.

12 Oct 2023

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

Comfy with a view

We loved the house and all of its charm. The view was amazing. Loved watching the freighters on their way to/from the Locks. We were there during both hot days (85) & cold (40). The ceiling fans kept the place very comfortable during the heat & the furnace kept us cozy when the weather turned. Great location with an amazing view! Convenient to gas, places to eat, groceries, and more. Host was responsive & helpful. We would love to return again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve G.

26 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Enjoyed the location. Great to day trips to Soo Locks, Whitefish Point, and Mackinac Island. Also just sitting watching the ships go by was awesome(use a marine app to get info about each ship) The State park down the road had a great beach and park too! Our one concern with no propane for the grill was addressed immediately and the grill worked great. The property was clean on the inside, and worked great for our family. The deck could use a little work, and the windows and screens a good spring cleaning. Would come back again and had a great time! Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

9 July 2023

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

Great place in Brimley

Everything was great for our stay! Clean, well stocked kitchen, clean towels. We stayed with our toddler and twin bed room was great to set up the pack-n-play. Our dogs felt welcomed and good back sliding door to let them out. The view is amazing and can see all the ships go past. That’s the best part about this rental. Right on the water but no beach. Very close to brimley state park and east 25 min drive to soo locks! About 45 to the falls. Overall, was a great place to stay a couple nights and hit our favorite UP spots!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison H., canton, mi

26 May 2023

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

Cozy and well equipped

We had a wonderful time. Everything was well stocked! We ate dinner there and the equipment was all there and it was nice! The view was beautiful. I worked from home 2 days and the Wi-Fi was great! Best I’ve had on vacation ever. The only one thing I can think 🤔 of that could be improved is was that we couldn’t find more trash bags. Luckily we had brought some for dirty clothes. We had a wonderful warm cozy stay at this lovely home. We will visit again thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Monica S.

1 July 2024

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

Beautiful view

It was a nice place. Only reason did not get 5 stars on all of is was I had to time with check in info. I had to reach out to the host to get check in information. There was no house # on the property. Mailbox numbers worn off. Husband found post with house numbers in the deep grass on property looking for some starter wood. Did get informed of frig leak right before we went. Had to have a towel on the floor to keep the water getting on floor. Gutters and deck in need of repair. But it was a quaint little place and we do appreciate letting us stay there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

10 Aug 2024

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

Gorgeous view of the bay

This house is right on the water and has a gorgeous view with huge back windows. The house is dated and is an amusing combination of 70s (wall paneling and an avocado green tub) and log cabin furniture. There isn’t much decor but the view more than makes up for it. The house is clean and has a nice kitchen with everything you need. The only thing I couldn’t find was a kettle. The fridge is showing its age but there’s a chest freezer to use. The house is in the woods so there are bugs outside and spiders who snack on them. The windows desperately need to be cleaned, as do the baseboard heaters. The deck also seems to be held together with spider webs. That being said, when we had a small issue, Clayton came over the next morning to help! He is super nice. Brimley is a great location - 20 minutes to the locks and about an hour to Tahquemenon Falls.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W., EVANSVILLE, IN

12 July 2022

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

Amazing Stay - would stay here again!

This place exceeded our expectations, we enjoyed our 4th of July Holiday 2022! The view was awesome, perfect place we see the sunset! Plenty of room for the 5 of us. The kitchen and bathroom are well stocked. The view from the living room is perfect. We enjoyed the outdoor seating and firepit with smores. The shower was a nice surprise (two shower heads), I think of it each time I take a shower. We were close enough to visit Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, and Great Lake Shipwreck Museum w/lighthouse. We loved swimming at Brimley State park close enough to ride the bikes that were in the garage, what a nice extra. My girls love getting coffee from the Dancing Crane Coffee House, such a unique place. Grocery, Gas, Family Dollar and Liquor stores are very close also. Amy was very quick to respond to any questions that we had, easy check in and check out.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey B.

13 July 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay on the bay

We stayed 5 nights and enjoyed our time there. The view is stunning, but there is no water access from the backyard. There is a significant drop / sea wall and no dock, ramp, or beach to access water. I didn’t realize this before our arrival. The kitchen has been updated and is nicely stocked. I appreciated the stainless steel cookware and glass dishes. The dishwasher and laundry were convenient and in good working order. The owner let me know the freezer was leaking before our arrival, but I didn’t notice any leaks, however it was impossible to even open the freezer door more than a few inches. The indoor gas fireplace was so nice to use in the evening, as was the outdoor fire pit. You can park in the garage, and the house is close to lots of sights and places to enjoy the outdoors. We went to Brimley State Park and a nearby roadside beach out past Iroquois Point. Yes, the deck is in desperate need of repair / replacement. It didn’t bother me though, as I spent most of my time in the chairs in the yard (mid July there were only 3, one was broken in the garage). The inside was very clean, but those big windows are also in desperate need of help. I was tempted to get a broom and hose and do it myself, but just watched the ginormous spiders spin their webs instead. VBRO says you’ll get check in info 3 days before, so I reached out 2 days before arrival and the owner let me know that they give check in info 24 hours before arrival. 8/10 would recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Double Twin

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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