See all properties
Save
Entire home

Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2

Photo gallery for Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2

Exterior detail
Beach
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2

Explore the UP from your base camp in Naubinway! Super clean 3 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms. Central air conditioned. And all registered guests receive a free Pastie meal from Hiawatha Pasties! (Over $60 value)

Centrally located in the eastern UP and easy access to US 2 will get you on the road exploring in any direction!

1hr20min to Pictures Rocks National Lakeshore!

45 min. to Tahquamenon Falls

Additional info and attractions below. We look forward to providing you with a worry free and fun experience on your trip! Feel free to reach out with any questions or additional recommendations. Too many to list here!

Local attractions include:

Garlyn Zoo - https://www.garlynzoo.com/

Hiawatha Sportsmen’s Club 9 hole Golf Course
(open to public) https://www.hiawathaclub.com/Golf

Public Access Sandy Beach w/ restrooms
(3 mi. East on US 2)

ATV Trails - (trail accessible at front of property)
https://topofthelake.org/explore/recreation/atv-trails/

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum -
https://www.snowmobilemuseum.com/

Top of Lake Michigan Designation Monument (Great for a family photo located in the Naubinway Marina)

Seney National Wildlife Refuge - (free of charge)
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/visit-us

Kings Smoked Fish, Souvenirs, Sporting Goods

Bar/Restaurants:
-Hiawatha Pasties
-MooFinFries (Locally sourced burgers, fish, hand cut fries, ice cream)
-Village Pizza (Pizza, wings, subs, salads)
Cove Bar-Naubinway
Angels Bar

Attractions within 90 min. or less:

Seul Choix Lighthouse - (40 min.) Haunted???
https://www.exploringthenorth.com/seulchoix/seul.html

Mackinac Island - (40 min.) Ranked #1 Best Island in continental U.S.! https://www.mackinacisland.org/

Castle Rock in St. Ignace - (40 min.)
http://www.castlerockmi.com/

Tahquamenon Falls State Park - (45 min.)
https://www.michigan.org/property/tahquamenon-falls-state-park

Kitch-iti-Kipi Big Springs - (60 min.) https://www.uptravel.com/things-to-do/attractions/kitch-iti-kipi/

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - (1hr10min)
https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum/Whitefish Point - (1h15min) https://shipwreckmuseum.com/

Soo Locks, Sault Ste Marie - (1hr20min)
https://saultstemarie.com/attractions/soo-locks/

Fayette Historic State Park/Ghost Town - (1hr15min)
https://www.uptravel.com/things-to-do/attractions/fayette-historic-state-park-townsite/

Property manager

S Reck

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Mill Pond Cottage

50 miles from Mackinac Island - Cozy cottage

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
50 miles from Mackinac Island - Cozy cottage

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets leashed outside all times No pets on beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
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

Daytripper Basecamp Naubinway
Daytripper Basecamp Private vacation home
Daytripper Basecamp Private vacation home Naubinway

About the neighborhood

Map
Naubinway, MI

What's nearby

  • Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum - 1 min walk
  • Millecoquins Point - 10 min walk
  • South Manistique Lake - 26 min drive
  • Brevort Lake - 34 min drive
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hiawatha Pasties - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Country Girl Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Village Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pine & Dine Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 located?

Situated in Naubinway, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum and Lake Michigan. Millecoquins Point is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naubinway
Perfect spot, house was perfect, Sam was very helpful, pasties were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip!
The property was just like it was described. It was clean and comfortable. The location was close to popular attractions and pet friendly! The host was super nice and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danette, Rochester

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great home base to explore the UP for the first time! Comfortable and clean with thoughtful amenities. A great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Labor Day U.P. Family Vacation
Sam was very friendly and accommodating. The process was super easy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle V., Laingsburg, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and convenient
Property owner was great to work with and location worked great for us. The pasties were a nice extra touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right across the street from the Northern point of Lake Michigan
Really enjoyed our stay. Sam is a great host. We went to many local attractions including the snowmobile museum which we walked to from our place. Nice accommodations and located close to the Ship wreck museum and other attractions.The dog beach is just down the street. Our dogs loved the experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
UP Adventure
It was a great location for our stay. Check in was an easy process. Sam is a great owner!! Thank you for allowing us to use your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place
The house was a great place to stay. The kitchen may have been short on silverware, 5 forks for 6 people, but that would be our only complaint! Sam was a fantastic Host, he went out of his way to make sure we got our pasties, opening early for us on our checkout morning so we could take some home with us! The house was very neat and clean, it was a great place to come back to each day after our site seeing tours. We enjoyed campfires at night and barbecuing on the deck, weather was fantastic. A great place to relax and enjoy Michigans U.P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naubinway Base Camp
We enjoyed our stay. Loved the wide open layout of the home. Loved the location and all the things to do. The only thing we didn't enjoy was the spiders and other bugs on the outside of the door to the backyard to go to the dog walk. Sweeping those off with a broom before guests arrive would be ideal. Especially since I have arachnophobia! Thank you for the pasties! :-) <3
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful VRBO in Naubinway, MI
My family of 6 adults stayed at this VRBO for six nights and loved the home, the location, and the responsiveness of the manager. There are not many places in the Naubinway area to house 6 adults, with two bathrooms and lots of space, great parking and food sources within walking distances. This is a gem of a place. The free Pastie with a drink for each person was a very nice welcome to the Upper Peninsula. Highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., Bulverde, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
My fiancé and I stayed at this house for a quick UP trip in June 2024. It was a pet friendly house which was great for our two dogs to come with us. The house is really long and big—bigger than we expected! The pictures are exactly what the house looks like interior/exterior. The owner also has a fenced in area in the back of the house for any dogs that attend the trip with you. The location is perfect for any sightseeing you want to go to in the UP. Make sure to bring bug spray- the mosquitos are pretty bad around this time of year. Overall it was a fantastic house to stay in and we plan to book when we come back to the UP!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Base Camp" is the perfect name.
This property is exactly as advertised. Clean, charming, safe and centrally located to explore the Eastern UP. Sam is almost as awesome as his Pasties. My group stayed 3 days and 4 nights. We went to Mackinaw Island one day, we went to see the Soo Locks the second day and on the third day we went to shipwreck museum and lighthouse at Whitefish Point. This place was the perfect "Base Camp" and more than worth the money. I highly recommend it and don't forget to claim your free Pastie from Sam. They are truly amazing...like Sam.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation to UP
We had a wonderful family vacation. property is perfectly located to hit major Tourist attraction around the UP in a very easy day trip! Sam was attentive and courteous. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We really enjoyed our time at Sam’s home! The pasties were delicious too. We were even able to add an extra day onto our stay too last minute! Thank you for the hospitality :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H., Brownsburg, IN.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location!
Great house and host! Perfect location for exploring, very centrally located! We had a great time and also enjoyed meeting several locals! We will be back!!! Thank you to Sam for having everything ready!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for UP travels for a fair price
A lovely little home for the family to come back to after adventuring for the day or to stay in if you feel like relaxing. Well equipped kitchen gave us plenty of opportunity to cook our own meals. Plenty of amenities made everything comfortable for us. The fenced in area in the back allowed our dogs some freedom to run around and use the bathroom. The provided scooper and mini rake made clean up easy. The location made it very easy to access many of the places we wanted to see. Local searches showed us many other places that proved to be very fun. We will definitely be keeping this location saved if we travel to that area again. Thank you for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mid-point
The house was great! Very well furnished, had supplies that I haven’t run across in any of my vacations! ALL soaps for kitchen and bathroom! All condiments that you would need for any kind of cooking! Great locations to restaurants! Great location to get out and see whatever you want to see! Longest drive was to Whitefish Point and it was only just over an hour! Honestly didn’t have time to do everything that we wanted to do so a second trip is in our future! Sam was a wonderful host and his pasties were great! Came home with some!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
My family enjoyed a long weekend in the Upper Peninsula with Naubinway as our home base. The drives to other locations were not too far and we enjoyed some of the local dining Naubinway had to offer. The home had beds a bathroom, and the comfort we needed. Good property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naubin”way”
This was a great spot centrally located to visiting different areas. Sam was a super friendly host who accommodated us in every way. We enjoyed the space and found it very comfortable. A tasty bonus were the pasties Sam added…and Hiawatha pasties are the best! Our two dachshunds came with us and the back yard was great for them. Truly a memorable vacation at this place. Thanks Sam.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
SXS Riding in eastern UP
We spent 4 days exploring trails and visiting attractions during our stay in Naubinway! This place worked great for us. Sam was awesome to work with and we appreciate that! We also enjoyed the wonderful pasties from his family business, Hiawatha Pasties. Note, our stay was made much easier being that our SXS is street legal. We highly recommend Sam’s place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
UP family get together
We traveled 11 hours for a family reunion vacation in the UP. A member of the family has a home just 2 miles west of Naubinway in the Hiawatha Club community however not enough space for all to stay. It was great to have our own house space! We were able to have some family over for breakfast that were staying at hotel across the road. My only complaint would be no actual coffee maker, French press doesn’t work for us heavy coffee drinkers-we picked one up in near by Newberry. Overall a great stay and we will be renting from Sam again, a very nice and helpful host!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Cozy
We needed a place to stay somewhere on the east side of the U.P. This place was perfect. It was easy to get to and communication was great. We had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and property!
We had a great stay! Sam went above and beyond with snacks, free pastie meal, pancake mix, syrup, and condiments being provided. It was a great location to everything around. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ginger c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Naubinway house rental
Only complaint is that Sam needs to beef up his description of this property to brag about how great it is! It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. It was well appointed and a good value. Location is on the main road of Naubinway, behind Hiawatha Pasties, within walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants. Easy on/off acess to the highway. Kitchen was well equipped, and Sam left us a nice selection of snacks, basic condiments, tea/coffee, and seasonings. Stackable washer dyer were also great. There was no shortage of paper goods, foil, saran wrap, etc that has been challenging at other rentals. A pasties meal was also included for each person staying at the house. Hands down best in the area. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023