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Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grand Marais, MI
  • Pickle Barrel House Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sable Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Light Keepers House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Grand Marais

With a stay at this vacation home in Grand Marais, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Lake Superior and 6 minutes from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pickle Barrel House Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Light Keepers House Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sable Falls - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Breakwall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪West Bay Diner & Delicatessen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fletchys Bar Bq - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore.



The cottage sits on a corner lot that is lined by a white picket fence. Includes both a grill and fire pit, bikes and kayaks and has everything needed for a relaxing stay.

Has A/C, wifi internet, Roku streaming TV, Amazon Echo (Alexa) and blue tooth audio.

An outdoor gas grill, and fire pit on a large lot provides everything needed for outdoor dining and relaxation plus the convenience of restaurants, stores and several beaches that are a five minute walk away!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please wash and rack the dishes.
Please start a load of towels in the wash machine.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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
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 elevators

Property is also known as

Vacation Paradise Grand Marais
Vacation Paradise Private vacation home
Vacation Paradise Private vacation home Grand Marais

Roomy two bedroom cottage in Grand Marais, Michigan, on the Lake Superior shore. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property with all the amenities of home!! Highly recommend & look forward to staying here again on our next visit to Grand Marais.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, this cottage is very charming and we enjoyed our stay very much. It is an older house, so expect some quirkiness like sloping floors, but also expect character and charm. Location is great for walking to town, coffee, restaurants and the beach, of course. Great jumping off point to explore Pictured Rocks. We enjoyed many of the cottage's thoughtful and useful amenities such as the bikes, dvd movies, and the kayak! We also appreciated the cleanliness of the cottage, the comfy beds, and the plentiful towels (including beach towels)! This was our first VRBO experience and everything went very smoothly for us before, during, and after the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay! Randy was an excellent host and was very helpful helping us figure out some fun stuff to do! We will most definitely be staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Grand Marais spring trip

Such a comfortable and well appointed property. So clean too I actually could walk barefoot!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane O., Ft Recovery Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister Vacation

My sister and I like to go to the UP every year to enjoy some cold weather. The house was just as described. Charming, cozy and comfortable. Beds were great and we liked having the two couches to lounge. Communication with host was excellent. So close to the lake. We loved it. Unfortunately, we had to cut our stay short due to incoming ice storm. Host was gracious enough to refund a couple days even though he was not obligated to. Thanks so much for sharing your home. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Hill Sisters

My sister and I truly enjoyed our stay in Grand Marais for the UP 200 dog sled race. We have been attending the race for years but this year was the absolute best at the Mermaid House. Great sister memories were made. Lots of snow, perfect UP winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was very nice

Was very nice home we had a great time in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We enjoyed this lovely home close to downtown and Lake Superior. You can hear the waves! Host was great with communication. Very clean, very comfortable. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mermaid Cottage

It was a pleasant stay. Nice to walk around. Beautiful area. Side by sides were annoying. Very clean and well supplied with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Week in Grand Marais

The Mermaid Cottage in Grand Marais was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway in Grand Marais. The cottage is clean and comfortable with all the amenities needed. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly. Wonderful location for walking to the beach and restaurants. This was our 2nd stay and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Marais Getaway

The property was very charming (and quiet!), perfect for our group of 4 friends. It’s located close to many amazing natural attractions and beautiful beaches. The bikes and kayaks on site gave us plenty to do. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Mermaid Cottage

This was our first time using VRBO and it was a wonderful experience! The Mermaid Cottage is such a gem and in a great location to town/beach, will definitely be coming back! We had such a great time :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

We loved the spacious yard where we could eat our meals al fresco and while away the afternoons reading in the sun when we weren't taking short walks to the beach or getting ice cream a few blocks away. The Mermaid house is well situated and well appointed for a week in the upper peninsula's best village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place!

We loved our stay in Grand Marais. The house was perfect for our family of four, we loved the town and how easy it was to walk to dinner or the beach. Great place to relax and enjoy the UP!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S., Jenison

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in paradise

We have visited a lot of areas no place is like this town! The mermaid house is in a great location we where able to walk to just about anywhere. We got to enjoy a couple campfires and had lots of wonderful famiy time. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leischen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This is the 3rd time my sister and I have stayed at Vacation Paradise. We come to Grand Marais annually to hunt for rocks. We love that the house is within walking distance to all the restaurants in town. Vacation Paradise is so comfortable and decorated nicely with a beach theme.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great location and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Marais

Just described and better with all of Jim's info. Thanks again. See you when it SNOWS !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

bveine

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Marais

Had an awesome time. Very good communication. Clean! And access to everything we needed. Will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

This cottage was so cozy and made our trip so enjoyable. We felt right at home, and it had everything we needed and then some. It was close to many things in town and the beach and a short drive from so many fun things to do in the UP.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Exactly what we were looking for! Walking distance to restaurants, shops and lake. Plenty of hiking and fall colors. Lovely home!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place in a Perfect Town

A cozy home with all the comforts of home. The house is in a great location. It's an easy walk to the town and the beach. The property manager was very pleasant and informed us of all the amenities. We had a great time and we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation Week

We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid Cottage in Grand Marais! The cottage was very comfortable with all the amenities we needed! Very clean and everything was just like it is listed. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The location is absolutely perfect for walking to the beach, to get coffee at the Dream Machine, and pizza at the GM Tavern. We loved it so much we have already booked next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage Cottage

This house was just perfect for a stay in Grand Marais. It was very well kept and updated but still preserved some of its vintage authenticity. It was walking distance to town and beach. We used the large yard with a fire pit and table. We didn't get a chance to use the bikes and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023