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Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach

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Cozy cabin interior with a rustic charm, featuring a dining table, framed picture, and door with a view.
Cozy cabin with a porch featuring a green door and windows, wooden railings, a bench, and a small table.
Cozy cabin with a fireplace, large windows, and a comfortable reading nook.
Cozy cabin interior with a central seating area, wooden rocking chair, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Step up to the charming cabin's porch, where a cozy bench invites relaxation.

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$550
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

About this property

Entire place

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

Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach

Welcome to the Plover Retreat, a cozy cabin in Grand Marais. Our cute two bedroom plus sleeping porch cabin, is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. Enjoy quality bedding and towels as you 'rough it' in our cute cabin. Though only a few minutes from town, our cabin and its surrounding yard feel secluded and private. Enjoy the first cup of coffee in the morning on our deck and watch the humming birds zip around looking for food. Lazy, quiet days lend themselves to reading a book or putting together a puzzle on the enclosed porch while still getting to enjoy the scene outside.

Just a short walk from our property is the beach access for one of Lake Superiors prettiest spots: five to ten minutes on foot turn right on H-58 towards town, turn right on Ellen Street to a public beach. Sugary sand and shallow water for swimming meet up with the mouth of the Sucker River; the perfect spot to spend an afternoon.

As the day wears on and night fall begins, be sure to enjoy a small camp fire under the stars. Roast some marsh mellows, sing songs or tell a few tales of times gone by. Reconnect with family and friends and enjoy a slower paced life on vacation with us.

Seasonal property available May 1 thru November 1 only.

Property manager

LESLIE A DAVIS

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cute Town, 5 Min From Marais
Cute Cabin Close to Town 5 min. from beach
Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 Min. From Beach Cabin
Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 Min. From Beach Grand Marais
Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 Min. From Beach Cabin Grand Marais
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About the area

Map
Grand Marais, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sable Falls - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman's Main Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Breakwall Lodge - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach?

As of 24 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach on 24 Aug 2025 start from AU$549.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Superior and Pickle Barrel House Museum. Light Keepers House Museum and Sable Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Plover Retreat - Cute Cabin Close to Town, 5 min. from beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Great Basecamp

This quaint cozy cabin was a perfect location for our family to explore Tahquamenon Falls and Pictured Rocks area. It was clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Paw Paw, MI

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

Great Spot!

We really enjoyed staying here! It’s a nice quiet spot that’s very close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Perfect for a Grand Marais getaway!

My husband, dog, and I had a great time staying at Plover Retreat! Loved the cabin. Beds were comfortable. Easy access to the town, beaches, and trails. Overall great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Siblings vacation

We enjoyed the seclusion while still being close to town and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Cozy Rustic Cabin

We found the cabin to be clean and very comfortable. It had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

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

nice place

nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias C.

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

Honeymoon

The cabin was a very cute place to have our honeymoon! The location was nice as it was a short drive into town and the beaches. The accommodations were clean and the interior was very cute. Overall it was a very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
False advertising on amenities. It was listed there would be laundry and there was not. I reached out to management and she said several others were upset about it too because of a “glitch” in the app. She said to use the coin laundry at the camp ground across town…When asked more questions she completely ghosted me… very unprofessional and frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben W., Spring Lake MI USA

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

Fall color sxs trip

Great place, will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Peaceful

Enjoyed our stay, location was great for everything we wanted to do. Homey rental and clean !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Love this place!

Great location, such a cute place! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

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

Week end get away

Very nice place. Loved the porch and the frog serenade all day! The extra heavy blankets were very nice on the cool night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Cozy cabin

The Plover Retreat is an adorable, cozy cabin. Close to downtown Grand Marais and a short drive to Lake Superior and Pictured Bay Rocks National Lakeshore. The cabin was clean, with day to find and perfect. It was just my husband and myself, we enjoyed the deck and cooking a few meals in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Jane H.

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

Plover Retreat great spot when visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Plover Retreat is a cozy, clean and comfy cottage about a 15 minute walk from the beach, restaurants and shops of picturesque Grand Marais. It was very clean with a well equipped kitchen and peaceful location. Great for a couples getaway or kids with a cool loft bed. Pets are also welcome. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Adequate but dated

Overwhelming about of nick knacks. Could use updates
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M. S.

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

Grand Marias Excellent Cabin!

This cabin was spic and span in every room, as well as the porch, drive, path to door. Decorating in the cabin from my eye says professionally done. The kitchen was supplied just as stated on-line. The hardware store has a pretty good selection of groceries! People were very friendly and helpful in town, and everywhere we stopped. Location is good also. We went to Picture Rocks and Munising one day and to Tahquamenon Falls and White Fish Point Shipwreck Museum another day. We would definitely recommend this cabin for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lacy S.

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

Quaint Little Cabin

This little cabin is cute and quaint. The location is convenient, as it is close to town. The lot is also private, with trees providing some seclusion. Our trip was enjoyable, and the cabin provided what we needed, but there are a few things that could’ve made the stay a bit more comfortable. For one there’s no air conditioning, although the host did provide fans. The stove, is very old and did not cook our food all the way through burning only the outside. The Mattresses were also too firm and likely old for our liking. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but some upgrades are needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Grand Marais a Wonderful Location

The property is in a secluded location close to town. The beds were comfy and the cabin is cozy. The inside of the cabin was clean (minus the sand in the shower) but the porch is in desperate need of a sweep. The cushions on the chairs were dusty and not at all inviting to sit on. There is wireless available but no password. Looking up maps and details about locations is not available because cell service in the area is spotty. The bears visiting the trash cans was entertaining but seeing bear scat intertwined with plastic is troublesome. The pictures in the VRBO listing showed Adirondack chairs around the fire pit but were not there. There is plastic chairs available but they were also dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alex D.

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

Wonderful cabin close to pictures rocks and yopperlights

This cabin was small but perfect for our stay. It fit all of us very well and the description was very accurate. I had sent two messages thru Vrbos messaging system close to our stay but they went unanswered. They weren’t big questions. Although I was a little Bergius because I hadn’t received check in instructions. It didn’t matter as the key box was unlocked when we got there and were able to get into the property easily. Other than that it was great!! If you’re looking for a cabin close to pictured rocks and a beach to search for yopperlights, this is the place!! It was so easy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jean E.

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

Plover Retreat

We always enjoy our time at Lake Superior. Place fit what we needed. Until next year....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N., Ostrander USA

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

Sweet cabin

We enjoyed spending time in this cabin. Great area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect for small families

Property is perfect for a small family. We did not use the loft bed due to our kids being too small. It would be perfect for kids aged 8+. The property itself was beautiful with plants and wildlife. I saw multiple hummingbirds!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great

Great location, very clean and nice, very private, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022