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Experience your own private beach in Rapid River at this spacious, secluded home. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an upstairs master bedroom with a deck offering water views, there's plenty of room for big families to unwind. Enjoy the stunning sunrises and bonfires by the water or head across the street to explore a playground and mini-park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 23250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem

  • 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 full bathrooms to fit a big family. One of the bedrooms has three sets of bunk beds. The upstairs ensuite bedroom has its own deck with water views, there is an updated kitchen and sitting area. Professional Ice Fisherman Love our place! 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 in the Eastern Timezone 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!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,694 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses some 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
Safety features at this property include 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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Rapid River is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. William Bonifas Fine Arts Center and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Rapid River travel guide
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Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Bay de Noc
    Little Bay de Noc
    1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Sand Point LighthouseEscanaba, Michigan
    Ludington Park
    46 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Wells Sports Complex
    40 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    42 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Sand Point Lighthouse
    46 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    43 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    44 min drive
  • Culver's
    43 min drive
  • Jo To Go
    43 min drive
  • La Cantina
    44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was an absolute gem on the peninsula! It comfortably accommodated seven adults with plenty of bathrooms and showers, and there was more than enough space for everyone to relax and spread out. The wood stove made the home incredibly cozy, especially after long days out on the ice. The location couldn’t have been better for ice fishing the first week of March—quick and easy access to the lake.The sunsets were absolutely beautiful and made the evenings even more memorable. Amy was a fantastic host—very responsive, helpful, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish.We had a great stay and would absolutely come back again. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a comfortable, well-located getaway on the peninsula!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful week here. Property was clean and as advertised. I will definitely be booking here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went fishing. Grilled out. Hung out on the deck. Played an intense game of monopoly teaching the kids about life. Even fired up the fireplace. Good times
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacy c.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Truly a “hidden gem”

The property owners hit it on the head when they listed this property as a hidden gem. The location was spectacular, with the house located on its own private beach. We had camp fires every night, we were outside most of the day, and our kids loved having fun on the beach and being near the water. The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. It was a very peaceful and quiet stay on a beautiful piece of land and water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zackery L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward w.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooke B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Beautiful views and wonderful beach

Check in went well with opening the home and getting settled in. The home was found as expected and advertised. We had plenty of wood for the fire pit and even had charcoal for the grill! There were well placed notes to communicate guest expectations and responsibilities, and we had plenty of room for our family of 7 adults and one grandchild. The beach was our grandchild's favorite spo and there were even some sand toys for them to use. We also enjoyed the kayaks and supplied life jackets. We took a short drive to Jack's restaurant which we recommend, went to visit the local lighthouse just down the road, and also checked out an amazing custom knife store! The hosts were very quick to respond to any questions we had which mad our experience even more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Beautiful and FUN Lake Getaway!

The location of this home cannot be beat! Beautiful grassy yard for playing, and huge sandy beach, waterfront access and amazing views over Lake Michigan. Kayaks and a paddle board provided endless entertainment, as well as searching for unique shells and treasures in the sand. A true Northern MI lake paradise for our group of 8 adults and 24 children. The layout of the home itself lent itself well to our large group. Living spaces were spread out to create several areas to hang. Large indoor and outdoor dining table, and well-equipped kitchen. **There is no AC in the house. The main living areas get a nice breeze off the lake, but next time we would bring some additional fans for the bedrooms (the hosts supplied a few fans too). Host very kind and extremely responsive to messages and questions. Overall, fantastic stay and amazing memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

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

Great house, Great Lake, great stay!

We had a wonderful long weekend to kick off our kids’ first week of summer in this lake house. We are familiar with the area having visited nearly every summer for the last 35 years so we know how great it is(!) but have been looking for a new home to accommodate our growing family and this spot was perfect. The kitchen and main sitting area retain a log cabin feel while the rest of the home’s additions are thoughtful and well spread. We loved the master bedroom loft and gorgeous attached bath. So light-filled with great breezes and lake views throughout. The kids were thrilled by the bunk beds in the guest room (though safety rails would be appreciated on the top bunks for littles) and this is one of the cleanest rental homes we’ve ever stayed at. Plenty of space for our newly crawling baby to explore safely and confidently. Even a closet full of games for our rainy day. Loved the fire pit and beach was spot on—perfect for rock and driftwood collecting and crayfish watching. Will be back… this time later in the summer so we can enjoy more time in the water. Way too nippy still in late May to fully enjoy the kayaks and swimming. Neighbors are close but friendly and street is quiet as a mouse save the crashing waves. Wonderful stay! Thank you, Jeni!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022