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Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette

Eben Junction vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Eben Junction, MI
  • Place, Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Alger County Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Eben Junction

In Eben Junction .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hiawatha National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge with a stay here. Alger County Fairgrounds and Laughing Whitefish Lake Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Alger County Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Au Train Lake - 20 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Grand Island - 30 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Snack Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette


Rock River Retreat is a quiet countryside escape located in Eben Junction, Michigan, perfectly situated between Munising/Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Marquette — both about 20 miles away. This central location makes it an ideal home base for exploring waterfalls, hiking trails, Lake Superior beaches, and the natural beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The home sits on 18 acres of open land with a small river flowing through the property, creating a peaceful setting where guests can relax, watch wildlife, and enjoy the sounds of nature. In the spring the river runs quickly with snowmelt, while in summer it slows to a gentle stream. A small bridge crosses the river and leads to open fields perfect for exploring and enjoying the outdoors.

Guests love the quiet privacy and wide open spaces, with plenty of room for walking, yard games, and relaxing on the swing while taking in the natural surroundings.

Private Country Escape
Peaceful retreat on 18 private acres with a river flowing through the property.

Perfect Central Location
Just 20 miles to both Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Marquette.

Year-Round Outdoor Fun
Waterfalls, hiking, lakes, ATV and snowmobile trails, and Eben Ice Caves nearby.

Rock River Retreat – A peaceful Upper Peninsula getaway on 18 private acres

With 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Rock River Retreat comfortably accommodates families and groups looking for a relaxing Upper Peninsula getaway.

Whether you're visiting for spring waterfalls, summer adventures, fall colors, or winter recreation, this peaceful retreat offers the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring.

Location

Rock River Retreat is located in Eben Junction, a small rural community about:

• 20 miles from Munising & Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• 20 miles from Marquette
• Near Eben Ice Caves
• Near ATV & snowmobile trails
• Close to waterfalls, lakes, and hiking

The property provides easy access to adventure while still offering the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Outdoor Recreation

The Upper Peninsula offers incredible outdoor opportunities year-round including:

• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• Waterfall touring
• Hiking and nature trails
• Fishing and swimming in nearby lakes
• ATV and snowmobile trail systems
• Eben Ice Caves in winter

Guests can ride snowmobiles or ATVs from the cabin to nearby trail systems, making this a great location for winter and motorized recreation.

The Property

Rock River Retreat sits on land that was once farmed by a local family and now provides a beautiful, peaceful setting for guests to relax and reconnect with nature.

The property features:

• 18 private acres
• A small river flowing through the yard
• Open fields for exploring
• A bridge crossing the river
• A yard swing for relaxing and wildlife watching

It’s the perfect place to enjoy the quiet beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Fees
Cleaning/Admin Fee: $250, Michigan Sales Tax: 6%
Michigan Tourism Assessment: 1%

The State of Michigan requires a 1% Tourism Assessment on short-term rental accommodations under the Michigan Convention and Tourism Marketing Act.

Vrbo does not currently provide a field to collect this state-mandated assessment, so the 1% Michigan Tourism Assessment may be requested separately after booking.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

A signed rental agreement and guest info is required; a credit card may be required for additional security.
If you are staying two weeks or more, cleaning fee and security deposit maybe higher.

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.5 mi (27-min drive) from Au Train Beach.

Does Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette to downtown Eben Junction?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Eben Junction.

Peaceful River Retreat on 18 Acres w/fire pit Near Pictured Rocks & Marquette Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful place to stay! So great to come back from a day of touring to a nice clean and comfortable place! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett Z.

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

Great home-base for our stay

The yard and property are well-maintained and there are safe outdoor spaces for young children to explore and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Rock river

Great place to stay for snowmobiling! Second time here and happy once again. Plenty of room for gear and plenty of parking, close to gas station and bar right down the road with food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

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

Peaceful Home Away from Home

As titled, this retreat is truly a home away from home whether you decide to sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or you venture out and about and return each day to your vacation home. A true UP gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

It was okay. Older home far from town or commercial area. Only one bathroom...

We had fun as a family. It was only one bathroom so it was a challenge but overall it was a great time as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rock River Retreat was awesome! We visited in mid-August. The location is great, an easy drive to Munising and Marquette. We loved the mowed paths on the property and the huge mowed lawn as well as the fire pit. The co-op in Chatham has the essentials and Mama Cows is close by for ice cream. Au Train beach is an easy 20 minute drive as well. The house is older but has that at home feel, like grandmas old house and it had everything we needed. There are 3 bedrooms on the main level and one in the basement. Would definitely visit again if we’re in this area of the UP.
Exploring the walking paths.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Floro J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice day the only problem we had was with the toilet. The handle to flush did not work all the time and we Had to open up the back to manually flush it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

A nice home away from home!

It was a nice and comfy place to stay and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

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

Remote and relaxing

We loved the house and the property. The lack of cell signal was an issue when we were trying to plan our days out. We found we had to figure out the driving info in town the day before. I also missed the northern lights 2 nights in a row as I was oblivious and the lovely deck faces south. If you want peace and quiet it's perfect. The house is clean and cozy and has everything you need. There is lots of space for the kids to run wild. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

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

Nice property

Enjoyed the house and property. Everything you need is pretty much supplied already. Our boys enjoyed the creek. Great ice cream shop right down the road. Only downside is no cell service which would help planning next day activities, but was already stated prior and wasn't a big deal to us. If you like being away from everything this is a great place to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

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

Great property!

We had a great time at this beautiful property. Very clean and spacious! Loved being able to unplug with no Wi-Fi or cell service and it was just what our family needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Peace and quiet

Very peaceful and comfortable stay! Minutes away from everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

awesome

this was a wonderful experience
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rodger R.

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

It was very good experience

Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

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

Unplug and relax

This was our first trip to the Upper Peninsula and our first time using Vrbo to find housing. My teenage daughter wanted to celebrate her 16th birthday exploring the UP wilderness and actually found the Rock River Retreat on Vrbo. Having never done this before I was a little cautious going into this. Lisa made all the reservations and paperwork a breeze. We received timely communications and were able to complete the reservation process with no incidents. The Rock River Retreat is a beautiful older home in the hamlet of Eben Junction, Michigan. It's not in the "middle of nowhere" but you can see it from there. The home itself is spotlessly clean and well maintained and the starter supplies are more than sufficient to get you going. If you do need something, the Chatham Co-op store is 10 minutes down the road and has a very nice selection for a small rural grocery store. Our own house it out in the country so we are familiar with rural living but the peace and serenity that surrounds you on the beautifully maintained 18 acres seemed to melt the every day stress away. That being said, there are some caveats to country living. The house is on well water and will have a bit of a sulfur odor to it. It's harmless and the water is fine for cooking, bathing and drinking but if you are not used to it, you might want to bring a couple of gallon jugs of drinking water. The other thing to be aware of is the lack of cell service/internet. Some may view this as an inconvenience but we viewed it as a feature of the house! Our daughter and her best friend were forced to put down their phones and talk to us and each other. There are board games in the closet to keep you busy and there are plenty of spots in the house and property to curl up with a good book. The only time I missed my phone was when there was some weather moving in and I couldn't check on the local forcast. We did find that the "weather stick" was surprisingly accurate! (You'll have to stay here to figure out just exactly what I'm talking about! LOL!) We spent a couple days exploring the Munising area and made one trip to Marquette. There is so much to do, we will have to come back several more times to work through our bucket list. Lisa and Tom were great hosts, checking with us over the weekend to make sure our stay was a pleasant and peaceful one. It was nice to just sit back and relax and enjoy the peace and beauty of the Rock River Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

Quiet and Peaceful

The location of the house is on a nice, quiet and peaceful piece of property. Had everything we needed for our stay and not to far from Munising. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get away from their busy lives, wish we could have stayed longer. There is only one down side and that is we could have used a 2nd bathroom with having 6 people staying.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Very Nice!!

The house was perfect for our stay in the UP! It was centrally located for our daily activities and in a nice, quiet location. We were very happy with every aspect of our stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

2/10 Terrible

kristen s.

moldy nightmare!

Uninhabitable lower level. Marketed to sleep 10 which included a lower level bedroom and pull out couch. We were aparty of nine. Clear water damage a foot up on the woodwork in the lower level. Floor wet. Dehumidifier running but not helping. Mold on the walls. Even the sheets on the bed were wet. We slept in the floor upstairs. Off the beaten path and very difficult to find. Not convenient to the sites in Munising or Marquette honestly. Tried to call house manager several times and got no response or help while we were there. Well water with horrible sulfer stench. Would not recommend!