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Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP!

This family-friendly retreat in Skandia invites travelers to unwind in natural surroundings and gather around the firepit for evening s'mores

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The Yalmar House welcomes visitors with cozy bedrooms and three fully-equipped bathrooms. Travelers spend evenings around the firepit making memories, while daytime offers peaceful strolls through the garden, creating a perfect balance of relaxation and outdoor enjoyment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Skandia is home to this country house. Marquette Harbor Light and Lakenenland Sculpture Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Maritime Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Skandia travel guide
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Skandia, MI

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a forested area with a winding road, a lake, and a distant town.
    Marquette Mountain
    18 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette
    15 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
    17 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Marquette Regional History Center
    17 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Northern Michigan University
    20 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • A&M Cafe
    3 min drive
  • The Sturgis Saloon
    7 min walk
  • A&W Restaurant
    15 min drive

About this property

Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP!

  • Family-friendly country house
  • Consider a stay at Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this country house include:
    • Barbecues, books and games
    • Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP! have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • More amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and travel cots
    • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

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

No food or beverage in bedrooms with exception of water.
Enjoy the house but please do not go into the garages, shed or barn.
No smoking or vaping

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP! located?

Set in Skandia, this family-friendly country house is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Kawbawgam, Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Lake Superior. Little Trout Lake Park and Lake Superior Roadside Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Minutes from Marquette, close to Munising, great location for exploring the UP! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive and welcoming host, fully stocked amenities, and roomy and clean rooms with attractive decorating throughout. A lovely renovation of a grand old farmhouse.
The moody barn and yard at dawn.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely restored house and property. It was very well stocked and very clean. It worked great for my large family. The hosts were great to work with. I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Beautiful updated old farmhouse

Very cozy and clean. Nice quiet area. Had everything you could need! I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Family Trip

Long weekend trip to celebrate family birthday. Property was beautiful. Home was very clean and comfortable. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Family Long Weekend

WonderfulVery nice home.Extremely Clean and OrganizedGreat Time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

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

Beautiful house

Great house, very comfortable, excellent restoration. We had an awesome time. There was an area-wide power outage the first night, hosts were very caring and responsive in that unexpected situation. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

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

NMU graduation trip

Wish we would have discovered this gem of a property a couple years ago when my son transferred to NMU. While 12 miles outside of Marquette, the peacefulness of the location was perfect. It worked perfectly for our family to stay together while in town for NMU’s graduation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Family Reunion

It was everything we wanted!! Super spacious clean and beautiful details, the hosts thought of everything! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

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

Farm House Stay

We enjoyed and appreciated our stay at the renovated farm house. The house is welcoming and has a charming character. Everything was clean and neat, and we had all that we needed.We had a little trouble getting in to the house initially, and our host was quick to respond, and we soon got in. The surrounding area is quiet and the field and trees in the backyard is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skandia A Gem! A charming and comfortable home. Nice job on the renovations. We loved the tastefulinterior decorations, many hooks for towels and clothes, choice of drip coffee maker or pods, laundry room Comfortable beds, nightstands & reading lights on both sides of each bed, appreciated the ceilings fans in all of the bedrooms, soft cotton sheets, assortment of pillows . The fire pit and outdoor games were inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Beautiful farmhouse

The property was clean and well supplied for our party of 6. This is definitely a place that’s is warm and inviting. It allowed us to put down our electronics and play games (provided by host) break bread as a family and enjoy the surroundings. It was outside of the town we were there for (Marquette) but close enough to travel back and forth several times. The host answered our questions and for a first time VRBO host did an amazing job from Communication to what the place offered highly recommend and hope to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Gorgeous

We loved staying here! The house is absolutely gorgeous and it had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home that is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolynn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful. Host went above and beyond for us! Would def stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the chance to stay in an old farm house. Great updates. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely lovely. You could see how much work was put into this home. The owners thought of everything. Would definitely recommend and plan to stay their again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family very much enjoyed our stay. The house is well equipped and comfortable with all of the modern conveniences and the feel of home. We appreciated the comfortable beds, surplus of linens, AC units and fans. We would highly recommend this rental; it's exactly as it is listed.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Yalmar House! The house was very clean and the views were beautiful. It was plenty of space for our large group. The house temperature was nice and cool for the summer weather. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is great for a big group of people. Plenty of room for all, games, stocked kitchenware, clothesline, washer and dryer.. about everything you could need. Highland recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. Perfect little country house with nice yard and fire pit. Quiet and peaceful with a little general store within walking distance. Only 15 minutes to downtown Marquette. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful renovation. The house had everything we needed. Great outdoor area with corn hole game. Nice that it was close to beaches and bike trails. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

Anniversary and Birthday Vacation

Very nice place! Plenty of space for 8 people. Owners were quick to respond on anything we needed. You will need fans to sleep upstairs if it is hot out. Host added an air-conditioner while we were there to help with downstairs. That didn't help with the upstairs so we had to buy fans to be able sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather T.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026