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Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna

Create lifelong memories while relaxing by Big Shag Lake. Grill up some fun with our outdoor cooking options, then enjoy tranquil evenings in your private sauna.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8188 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna

Our quiet 4 bedroom, three bath home has 2022 square feet of living space with100 feet of water frontage on Big Shag Lake. The walk in beach has no drop off and is great for kids and adults alike. You'll love our western sunsets directly across the lake while relaxing under the gazebo or on the huge deck. A roll in dock is available for launching your own boat and we provide all the toys and accessories expected with lake living. A Weber charcoal grill, a propane gas grill and smoker are available for your outdoor cooking needs. We even have a 6 person cedar barrel sauna for use!

Only 5 miles from downtown Gwinn, 25 miles from Marquette, 40 miles from Munising and most importantly only 1 mile to the fabulous UpNorth Lodge!

Great for vacationers wanting to hit central Upper Michigan’s ATV, snowmobile, and ski trails or venture out on day trips to beaches and waterfalls! Fish for bluegill, perch, bass and northern pike just feet from the back door and deck.

https://www.fishweb.com/maps/marquette/trails/arnold/north.html

We are thrilled to be able to share our property with you and sincerely hope you create the best of memories.

Carrie and Darren

Property manager

Carrie Zeleznik

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2022 sq ft (188 sq m)

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Enjoy the lake, walk in the forest, s’mores on the fire pit and deer visits.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
Enjoy the lake, walk in the forest, s’mores on the fire pit and deer visits.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cribs are not provided.

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
Note from host: Be mindful of our neighbors 10pm quiet time please
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Gwinn, MI

What's nearby

  • Pine Lake - 6 min drive
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park - 11 min drive
  • Johnson Lake - 14 min drive
  • Marquette Mountain - 33 min drive
  • Northern Michigan University - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Up North Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rodney's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Yooper Scoop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hour Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this vacation home in Gwinn is on a lake, 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pine Lake, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park and Hay Wire Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Endless Summer and Cool Winter on Big Shag Lake in Gwinn, Michigan with Sauna Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay
Awesome place to relax on the water. They have all the water toys and the deck to relax on! We will for sure be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect UP getaway
This home was perfect for our family vacation, with plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 kids. Location was great, easy to take day trips to Marquette and Pictured Rocks. Or just hanging out on the lake and taking in beautiful sunsets. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The lake is beautiful, lots of water toys to keep everyone happy. The house is well stocked and clean. It is very quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We really enjoyed staying here. This is an awesome house and an awesome location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great location and everything you need for your vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property on the lake
Our family had a reunion at this wonderful property. There was plenty to do on the lake with kayaks, paddleboat, canoe, lifejackets and a sauna too! We enjoyed beautiful sunsets, a very quiet lake setting, and it was convenient for visiting family and friends. We also enjoyed the outside covered deck and grill-we certainly hope to do it again next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property
Very impressed with the property. We has enough room for our group to spread out and enjoy our stay. Lake has amazing views and sunsets are gorgeous! Host was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family time
We had a fantastic time with our family. The property was a gem and stocked with everything we could imagine. We made good use of the games and water activities. It was easy to find, with plenty of parking for our 3 vehicles. The hosts were perfectly communicative and even remembered my mom’s birthday! Would absolutely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
UP
Great property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
We enjoyed our time here. Kitchen was well stocked, lots of comfortable spaces to relax. Enjoyed using the kayaks on the beautiful lake 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Vacation
Our family get together was wonderful due to the accommodations at this property. All communication was easy and responses were quick. We loved that outside area that allowed us to enjoy the lake and wildlife even in the rain. We have never stayed in a VRBO rental that was offered as many amenities. Thank you Carrie for sharing your beautiful property with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Shag Retreat
Property well appointed, had everything. So many nice areas to just sit back and enjoy the beauty of the Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Troy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake getaway
Great property on the lake as described. We enjoyed the kayak, paddle-board and paddle boat daily. Plenty of space for 7 people to sleep and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun for all ages
We had a wonderful time boating, fishing, and relaxing. The home is beautiful and so is the lake and sunsets. Perfect, family get-a-way!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for family vacation!
Very easy to rent. Contact with owner was easy and had an answer to questions asked. We used this as "home base", did day trips as well as visiting friends in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
We had a nice stay and enjoyed the sauna! The home is not baby proofed but had a nice view over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurate description
Our family of 5 had a great week on Big Shag! It’s a good fishing lake and we enjoyed some trips to Marquette as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Special Family time
We had a great stay at Carrie's place! Beautiful westerly sun set views. We loved hanging out at all the outdoor places, even if it rains you can eat outside under the pergola! Well stocked kitchen, comfy places to hang out and play games. A really great place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie F., Milan USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughters Wedding
Beautiful…the sunset is amazing. We came up for my daughters wedding everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful house on the lake. The house has everything you need to enjoy the lake. It exceeded our expectations. I loved how the lake was just a few steps from the deck and back door. A very relaxing place to vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fall Trip
Great location on the lake, clean property that almost seems larger than the pictures show which was a nice surprise. Nice amenities in the house and for the lake. Carrie is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

steven o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best ever
This was our second time renting this lovely lake house for our annual summer trip and it just gets better each time.If your idea is easy check in, flawless communication, relaxation, perfect accommodations and the water toys at your disposal then this gem is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All of the accommodations
We had a great time. The house was equipped with just about everything you could think of for young kids and adults to get out on the water, play on the beach, cook indoors and/or outdoors, etc. Carrie was very responsive and genuinely cared about us enjoying our stay. The host and place exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!!
This was our 3rd annual stay at the Big Shag and it gets better every year. This year we had the added bonus of a sauna which was great with the cool weather week we had. Carrie and Mojo are the best! They take excellent care of their property and make sure that their guests have everything they could possibly need. We hope to continue to make memories at this beautiful place. Thank you Carrie and Mojo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2022
We have stayed at different locations every summer that we visit the UP. This location by far is our favorite!!!!! The sun room was incredible. We loved having dinner on the outside deck. We enjoyed bon fires on the beach at night. The condo is stocked with everything you could ever need. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022