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The Good Old Summertime - blue skies, green grass, and lovely water. Come enjoy!

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Enjoy a serene lakeside retreat with a tranquil view of the lake and lush greenery.
Enjoy a peaceful lakeside retreat with a cabin featuring a spacious deck and large window overlooking the vibrant autumn foliage.
Cozy cabin-style room with a sofa set, flat-screen TV, and wooden coffee table, offering a view of the outdoors.
Perched among lush greenery, Wilcox's charming birdhouse offers a rustic retreat.
Gather with friends and family in our serene outdoor space, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Good Old Summertime - blue skies, green grass, and lovely water. Come enjoy!

Time to explore, hike, drop a line, take a dip. So many beautiful places perfect for quality time with those you love. Come and relax! Eat, Sleep and Explore! This is the place to fill precious moments with joy.
We are very infection conscious for your safety and for ours. Thorough cleaning is done after each guest.
Are you ready to kick back and enjoy the peace, quiet, and beauty of the North woods? This is the perfect place to hike, play on the water, observe nature, watch the moon rise, and breathe the fresh clean air!
Book now to have a cozy home in which you can escape the hubbub of daily life! Our home is the perfect place to kick back and relax in the peace and tranquility of the North Woods.
Access to Lake Independence is just down the road. And the snowmobile trail is at the back door. Lake Independence is known for its Perch, Walleye, and Northern Pike - in summer and winter. Lake Superior is 3 miles away. Or you may opt to take advantage of the tranquility of McKenzie Bay. Our home sits on this small motor-free lake and offers great bird watching and abundant wildlife. If you time your visit right, you may be able to see the beauty of the moon shining across McKenzie Bay.
We are on County Road 550 just minutes away from the historical village of Big Bay. This former lumber town is known for having produced the wooden panels for Henry Ford's Woody cars and for producing Brunswick bowling pins. There are abundant opportunities for fishing, hiking, waterfalls, biking, swimming, water skiing, snowmobiling, cross county skiing, all within the picturesque area of Big Bay.

This is a vacation spot for all seasons for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of daily living. The serenity and seclusion we offer is a great opportunity to spend time with those you love as you enjoy the beauty of watching the moon rise over the water, geese and ducks flying in and out, or witness an eagle or osprey catching their dinner. Song birds fill the mornings and evenings with their lilts.

Our family home offers the amenities of a home and is filled with memories of our parents and special family times. The walls tell the story of the love between our dad and mother and eight children.

Come sit by the outdoor firepit and enjoy the many splendors that nature has to offer and enjoy the shimmering beauty of the moonlight on McKenzie Bay. Or curl up by the indoor fireplace and enjoy the comfort of watching the dancing flames.



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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Exterior

Very comfortable house in the heart of Big Bay, with everything you need.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Prior approval required. Clean up after them

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Caution - ponds that do not freeze in winter

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Perfect Winter Retreat

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Marquette

What's nearby

  • Sugarloaf Mountain - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Little Presque Isle Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 23 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Superior Dome - 24 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Presque Isle Park - 26 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Good Old Summertime - blue skies, green grass, and lovely water. Come enjoy! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Good Old Summertime - blue skies, green grass, and lovely water. Come enjoy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Good Old Summertime - blue skies, green grass, and lovely water. Come enjoy!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Good Old Summertime - blue skies, green grass, and lovely water. Come enjoy! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Superior and within 9 mi (15 km) of Little Presque Isle Recreation Area and Hidden Beach. Sugarloaf Mountain and Noquemanon North Trails Trailhead are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The Good Old Summertime - blue skies, green grass, and lovely water. Come enjoy! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Great Spot

We stayed here to go snowmobiling. Great spot with plenty of parking and you can't beat the trail being right at the end of the driveway. House was large with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was better than expected. The property was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay! Very peaceful location and well stocked with anything we needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome home / cabin, tons of history and character

It was tough to get in since I didn’t get the right code. Could have been a mess, but we recovered nicely after a few calls and texts. The home is awesome, very spacious, with direct snowmobile and orv trail access. Right around the corner is a few restaurants and a bar. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judi P.

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

McKenzie Bay

Wonderful property! Perfect vacation! Hope to return another time!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Beautiful

The location and property are beautiful. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Vacation 2024

Very nice, immaculate home. We really enjoyed our stay this year. Hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

A Good Place

We enjoyed our visit! The house was clean, comfortable and homey. We loved looking at the photos showing the history of the family. Beautiful setting on the lake, and wonderful fishing! We highly recommend you consider staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Lovely gem

Beautifully situated! Highly recommended this relaxing home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Weather was awesome

The accommodations felt like home. We did not want for anything that wasn’t already there. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Would have loved to spend another week. Great location for daily adventures exploring the UP
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin l.

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

The perfect getaway.

The place was everything we thought it would be and then some. We loved the decor and the location was amazing. Our dog loved swimming in the lake and watching the birds and squirrels through the window at the bird feeder while we were getting ready for a day of hiking the area trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

Beautiful getaway

Loved everything about the property. Thanks for sharing it with us. Would love to stay again next year. Thomas Rock, Yellow Dog Falls and Sugar Loaf Mountain were amazing destinations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Very peaceful

Very peaceful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Fall vacation

We went up to watch Ferris vs Northern MI football and stayed a few extra days. It was beautiful. Very peaceful but close enough to town. The 3 seasons room was fantastic. Surrounding area is just beautiful. Hiked to waterfalls and saw beautiful light houses!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Big Bay cabin

A beautiful and well loved family camp with family memorabilia decorating the cabin, including beautiful handmade quilts. The area was beautiful, private, and secluded with easy access to stunning hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olya U.

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

This place is a gem!

The place was very clean. Nature outside breath taking. We really enjoyed our stay at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

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

Great get away.

The cottage on McKenzie Bay was quite comfortable. Lots of wildlife. Caught pike and perch in the lake. Great hiking in the area. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

william b.

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

Always glad to come back

Never changes, same great place to stay. Will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie G.

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

Great location

Beautiful property. Lots of space. The history of the home is interesting, but I could do with much less personal touches in the home personally. I felt like I was in someone’s full time house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK P.

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

Fall foliage in big bay

Great place. Checks all the boxes for everything we were looking for. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Peaceful and quiet

We enjoyed our time here. The lake is shallow and weedy by the cabin, but scenic. A good place to unplug and relax.
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Peaceful home with incredible view of McKenzie Bay

This home is clearly very well cared for. Very comfortable, especially the lower level during hot summer days. The view is stunning and hard to describe unless you see it yourself. What a dreamy place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home. Great accommodations, great communication. The home is beautiful! The “sunroom” overlooking the lake is so nice. We sat and drank our coffee while watching wildlife. We will stay here again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Been going up to Big Bay for close to 40 years. By far this is the best place we ever stayed. So peaceful and beautiful scenery. Seen eagles, turkey, and lots of wildlife. Can catch pike and perch right out the back lake. Cabin is very clean, so much nicer than the pictures. We can’t wait to go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

2023 Vacation

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful home. Very clean and spacious. The beds were very comfortable. Beautiful, peaceful area. We even caught a few Pike, one pretty good size and it’s still out there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023