The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15250.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Rapid River, MI

Little Bay de Noc
‪1 min walk‬
Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
‪42 min drive‬
Sand Point Lighthouse
‪47 min drive‬
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Bunk Beds, 3 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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 bathrooms to fit a big family. One of the bedrooms has three sets of bunk beds. The upstairs master bedroom has its own deck with water views, there is an updated kitchen and sitting area. 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 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!

***Please contact me for Holiday rates***

Property manager

Amy Dunlap

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

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.

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

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

About the area

Rapid River

Rapid River is home to this cottage. Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds and Bowl-A-Rama.

Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

Little Bay de Noc - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Escanaba Public Beach - 42 min drive - 49.5 km
Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 42 min drive - 45.6 km
Ludington Park - 47 min drive - 49.2 km
Sand Point Lighthouse - 47 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬43 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬43 min drive
‪Mo's Pub - ‬44 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬43 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Olivia Z.

12 Mar 2025

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

Marc M.

18 Feb 2025

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

Steven C.

30 Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Colin T.

23 Mar 2025

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

Douglas R.

2 Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

5 Aug 2024

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

stacy c.

9 June 2024

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

Linda D.

15 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

27 Aug 2024

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

Kellie P.

24 June 2024

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

edward w.

12 Aug 2024

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

Family celebration

The house was spacious and perfect for our family of 13. The beach view was beautiful with a nice yard for the kids to play. There were many extra amenities like reclining beach chairs, kayaks, many games, washer and dryer, and most anything we needed to enjoy a wonderful, memorable week.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zackery L.

21 June 2024

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

Kathleen M.

6 Aug 2023

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

Marc M.

5 Feb 2024

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

Triin J.

2 May 2023

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

Emily C.

7 Nov 2023

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

Great views of the lake!

Very nice house. Lots of space. Very clean! We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

1 Dec 2023

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

Thanksgiving hunting trip

The house, property and the area was wonderful. The family and I had a great thanksgiving meal and enjoyed all the area for all it has to offer. This is the second time staying at this home and it didn’t disappoint us.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

27 June 2024

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

Family get together

The property was the perfect size. There was more than enough room for entertaining. The kids really enjoyed the fire by the beach. We enjoyed the extra touches. We made use of all of the kayaks. My nephews enjoyed the basketball hoop. The host was super responsive with all my questions. The check in process was super easy. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

29 May 2023

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

Cozy Home with Gorgeous Views

Our family had such an amazing weekend at this cozy, yet spacious home on the bay. The views are incredible and we spent tons of time outside soaking up the sunshine and beach glass hunting. Jeni was so responsive and a pleasure to use this terrific place.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

3 June 2024

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

Great place

We were there for my mother's burial and to have a few days to relax & reflect on her. We were so happy to find this hidden gem. Amy was very responsive, the house was very clean and had so many extras. It is an inviting home with lots of space for everyone. We spent a lot of time by the water and playing in the yard. There was a lot of wood for campfires but we only had 1 day that the wind cooperated for us. Thank you again!!! When we have a need to rent in that area again i will be looking for availability here first.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

17 Oct 2022

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

fishing weekend

Terrific

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

22 Oct 2022

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

NICE LAKE COTTAGE

Really enjoyed this place. Only downfall is distance from everything. Actually that may have been the best part. It was quiet and peaceful with deer and blue jays galore. Even saw an eagle family hunting along the coast in front of the cottage.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C., Des Moines, United States

9 Oct 2022

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

Amazing Stay!!!!

This property is even more incredible than the pictures show. We traveled with four small children and a set of grandparents. There was more than enough room for the eight of us. The view is breathtaking and fantastic beach access. The host Jeni was an incredible host and was so easy to reach. This is hands down one of the best homes we have ever stayed at in the last 10 years.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

6 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Upper Peninsula family retreat

Our stay at this Upper Peninsula cottage was filled with fun and adventure, especially for the kids. First time visitors to the UP, the cottage was clean and spacious, providing a comfortable stay with multiple families. It came fully stocked with all the amenities we needed, making our stay effortless and enjoyable. The very spacious bunkroom was a hit with the kids. The highlight was undoubtedly the private beach, offering fun days of paddle boarding and kayaking. The view of the sunsets were nothing short of spectacular. Each night ended with a bonfire and smores as we stared up at the clarity of the stars. We took a few day trips and enjoyed exploring the beauty of Pictured Rocks and Kitch-iti-kipi. We highly recommend the Riptide Ride tour at Pictured Rocks! All of us agreed that this was our favorite vacation so far! We loved it so much, we booked next summer! Thanks Amy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke B.

30 Aug 2022

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

Dream Vacation

This property is on a beautiful private beach just steps from the house. The views of the sunsets from this location look almost tropical! The house is perfect for multiple families and we are so glad we were able to be together. It made the vacation so much better and memorable to have such an awesome location! Jeni is wonderful to work with as well and responsive to requests.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy Dunlap

We strive to live Christ-centered lives through work, interacting with others and raising our family. We sometimes fail but always try to live for God's purpose.

Why they chose this property

We love having a private beach on a beautiful bay and the community suits our desire to enjoy all Mother Nature has to offer. The downtown and surrounding areas offer plenty to do and places to eat at.

What makes this property unique

Paved roads, Nice friendly neighbors, Space, tranquility and Little Bay de Noc

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room 1

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property