On the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Moccasin Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Stump Lake with a stay here. Johnson Lake and Forsyth Township Ball Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
UP Health System - Marquette - 41 min drive - 49.7 km
Northern Michigan University - 44 min drive - 50.7 km
Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 46 min drive - 56.4 km
Getting around
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Full Throttle Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Subway - 10 min drive
The Happy Hour Bar And Grill - 9 min drive
BlackBear Grill - 16 min drive
Towners Pastry And Chocolate Shop - 9 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.
Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway!
Just steps away from sandy frontage, lies this home in the beautiful north woods of Northern Michigan. Northern Lights are easily viewed from the deck. Three bedrooms and two baths, plus a lovely open kitchen and living room, provide plenty of room for wonderful family gatherings. Dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer offer convenient living amenities. A deck, fire pit, standup paddle board, canoe, kayaks, and dock allow for easy lake access. The lake is known for great swimming, fishing and boating. The lake is a 400 acre lake with two islands. Sandbars are available near the islands for docking boats and swimming. Mehl Lake is accessible via an inlet by small boats. The lake is stocked with walleye, though bass and smaller pan fish are abundant. Boat launch is close by. Less than a mile from the house is a snowmobile and four-wheeling trail. Twenty minutes to Marquette and 60 minutes to Pictured Rocks. Pet Friendly!
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Bring all trash to the garbage cans located near the garage.
Wash and dry all dishes and cookware, and put them away.
Please run the dishwasher and put the dishes away.
Strip all used sheets and bring in laundry baskets to the laundry area.
Bring all used towels to the laundry area.
Pick up outdoor litter and deposit it in trash.
Remove any food items from the refrigerator and cupboards.
Turn off lights, ceiling fans, and other electronics.
Turn the thermostat back to 60 degrees, or off if it's warm outside.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
We reserve the right to cancel any traveler booking based on owner schedule due to cleaning/house maintenance.
Fireworks are strictly prohibited.
If you want to invite guests to visit during your stay, please check with the owners.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 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. 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.
Gwinn- Little Lake - Pristine Lakeside Home. Great all season getaway! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Joyce M.
Sep 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts and deck close to the lake with water craft and beautiful sunsets. The master bedroom and bath were very nice. We had difficulty regulating the temperature at a comfortable level. The kitchen was well stocked, but the beds - especially the bunkbeds - were not good for backs. Although close to Marquette, it took too much time driving to other desired areas and activities to the east and west along Lake Superior.
Joyce M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Don M.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, coincidently with relatives around to enjoy the time even more, with about every comfort of home in pA setting rich in natural beauty!
Don M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
Aug 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Dave and Gina's home is very welcoming and has so many great details for comfort. There is a breezeway you enter to go ingo the home where we kept our bin of water toys and where the kayak and other boating paddles and lifejackets were, plus they provided some toys. It leads into a large landry area - bonus! Drop off any towels and suits from day trips to presque isle right there. Huge size washer and dryer! Soap and dryer sheets were there and dirty landry bins in master bath and by dryer. Kitchen is large and lots of seating and open to the family room. Plenty of kitchen tools, silverware and dishes. There was soap, trashbags, cleaning supples (if needed), spices, and a lighter for the firepit. Plenty for a party of 8. The seating area and pennisula open to the sliding door, which offers stunning views of the lake. Sun sets to the left and is very pretty. You can cook and not feel separated from your guests at all. A nice nook also where guests are welcomed with stuff for smores, popcorn and coffee pods/hot chocolate. The back deck is big with plenty of seating, and with plenty of trees you don't get too hot. Bedrooms werwereice size, BIG closets, tastefully decorated. Lots of extra blankets snd pillows available. Bathrooms were clean with everything needed. BIG fluffy towels! Beds were super comfy.Kayaks were so fun to paddle - little lake is quite large. Lots of woods, quiet and restful. Swim area is very shallow. Loved loved loved our stay!
Karen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cecile S.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake house retreat
The property is the quintessential lake house on a pristine lake in MIchigan’s Upper Peninsula. It’s decorated nicely, maintained well, and had all the comforts of home, including a “welcome” array of snacks made in MI. The owners left no detail to chance for their guests so we could cook in their well-appointed kitchen, enjoy a class of wine on their perfect lakeside deck, stream some programs, and sleep comfortably. The lake home is an easy, short drive to get groceries or anything you might have forgotten to pack. Friendly and responsive hosts. Highly recommend.
Cecile S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mackenzie H.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gwinn lake cabin
Beautiful property! Great little getaway and amenities. Communication with the host was always quick and easy, we look forward to coming back!
Mackenzie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
David H.
May 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The property was clean and had a lot of room for our family,
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark K., Churchville
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Looking for Bigfoot
Didn’t see Bigfoot or the Northern Lights, but we enjoyed the house and the area. The house was well insulated and airtight. I enjoyed cooking in well stocked kitchen.
Mark K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
We had a wonderful time at Little Lake. We pretty much had the lake to ourselves. We enjoyed kayaking, star gazing, campfire, playing games and doing puzzles. We took a few day trips to Munising, Marquette and Houghton. We appreciated the snacks from the hosts . The house and location were perfect!
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy K., Madison, WI
Sep 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful lake
We had a wonderful time at Little Lake. The house was clean, very well-stocked and perfect for our two families (bunk room for teen boys, plus a king room and a queen room). The owners were super responsive with my minor questions.
Nancy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Julie S.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lake home
We had a great stay on Little Lake. The home is quiet and clean with plenty of room for adults and kids. The lake is wonderful, clean and sandy. We loved having use of the kayaks and canoe. This place is close enough to fun and entertainment but feels very secluded and restful. Would highly recommend for families!
Julie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa K.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place right on the lake
We had a wonderful time. The house looks to be recently renovated and is very cute and nicely decorated. The kitchen was stocked and there was even wood for the fire pit. They even provide marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers to make smores! It was very clean, check in and out was easy, the house was centrally located, easy to find & right on the lake!. We will definitely be back.
Melissa K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela M.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay
The property was so nice! The kids had a blast swimming in the lake and loved using the longboard that was there. The house is beautiful, supplied with lots of kitchen utensils, and plenty of space for the 4 of us. We made a fire in the fire pit but didn’t stay outside long since mosquitoes were so bad.
Everything was perfect except the mosquitoes were plentiful! Lol.
We still had a very nice time and loved that it’s a private location…quiet, peaceful, and lovely.
Angela M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erik S.
Jan 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Winter stay
Nice location on the lake with comfortable furnishings. The kitchen was well stocked.
Erik S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Oct 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Up north 2023
We spent 3 days and really enjoyed it. The house was immaculate. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Looking out over the lake every morning was so relaxing.
Didn't have time for fishing as we were on a mission to see color changes. It was beautiful up north. Especially h58 highway between munising and grand maris. October 17 to 20. We hit the peak just right. Also had fun finding water falls and cool rocks. Couldn't ask for a better time. We definately would stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
J W.
Oct 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lakefront
The somewhat remote location right on the lake is nice. It would be great for kids, with a small but mostly flat waterfront. The lake appears to have a sandy bottom, and at the end of the pier it was probably only a couple feet deep, so nice for younger kids. The deck has plenty of furniture for quite a few people.
The house was ok, note it is a manufactured or prefab home. The kitchen is a nice size and the living room furniture is newer. There is a nice tray of items for s'mores, and some treats, which is nice. Location is good for exploring, about an hour from Pictured Rocks. It’s between 2.5 hour drive to Porcupine Mountain and Copper Harbor.
On the other hand, there is deferred maintenance that needs to be done (burnt bulbs, including microwave which makes stovetop cooking a bit harder, towel holder coming off wall, broken stopper in sink, taped on tile trim in bath, horribly loud fan in bathroom, etc.). It would be nice to have a welcome binder as most places do, with info about location, local restaurants, wifi code (told to locate it on bottom of router), etc. just to make it more convenient for guests.
J W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
Aug 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a wonderful week at this lakeside cabin with our two children. The cabin was clean and well-appointed, and furnished with everything needed. The lake was beautiful and serene, and a great place to unwind. The location was perfect for taking side trips around the UP, such as to Marquette and Munising, and nearby hiking trails. Owners were very responsive and communicative throughout!
Andrew W.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne M.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful lake!
Being able to be outside on the deck and looking at the beautiful lake was amazing! The hosts were generous with water equipment and fire pit supplies and were overall extremely responsive.
Suzanne M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
Feb 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin in the woods
We all really enjoyed our stay!
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
Oct 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get-away
The property was perfect for our short trip up north. We had everything we needed, including all the water toys. Dave and Gina were perfect hosts with great communication. Thank you!
Karen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Connie M.
Sep 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
If I could rate it at more than 5, I would!
Connie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Sharon W.
Sep 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Great location, everything you needed for your stay was there. Enjoyed the lake and bonfires
Sharon W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
judy h.
Sep 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s A perfect place for a family get -a way!
Very good!
judy h.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
bob B.
Aug 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating
Lake was beautiful! Could have used a few more towels. Otherwise, fantastic!
bob B.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey M., Roanoke Rapids
Jul 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
We had a wonderful time. The house layout was perfect for what we needed. Great deck, cool lake, and a lot of fun with in range of driving. We will definitely be back.
Geoffrey M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike G.
Jun 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The house is perfect for any occasion. Cleanliness A+. It does say in the amenities that there is air conditioning. There is not, but there were many fans to use. The lake is gorgeous, house very spacious, and met all expectations. We will definitely be back.