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Quaint Cottage on the Sandy Shores of Lake Michigan

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rapid River, MI
  • Marsh Lake
  • Nahma Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fayette Historic State Park
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Rapid River

When you stay at this cottage in Rapid River, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. .This beach cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Big Bay De Noc and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Nahma Township Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nahma Marsh Trail - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nahma Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 23 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Fayette Historic State Park - 48 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nahma Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Macs Bar - ‬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.

Quaint Cottage on the Sandy Shores of Lake Michigan

Our little cottage fondly named Bullwinkle Beach Cottage, is nestled in Ogontz Bay in Big Bay De Noc on Lake Michigan. We are located only 5 minutes from the quiet, historic village of Nahma. Our beautiful beach sports picturesque views of the Garden Peninsula as well as small islands outside of the Bay. Our Cottage location puts you only a few miles from the infamous Nahma Inn Restaurant pub and Inn, and 5 miles from the second oldest golf course in Delta County, Nahma golf course. Nahma Golf course is a 9 hold 36 par Golf Course on the shores of Big Bay De Noc. Our location also locks you into an era best described as the good ole days. Locals are relaxed and taken aback, quick to wave and welcome.

This quaint little cottage is rustic in flair but very clean and cozy with new linens and bedding. Plenty of space in our yard for kids to play, and for adults to "get away" from the noise of everyday life. There are 2 bedrooms with queen size beds and although we can sleep 4 people in our cottage, there is also a pull-out sofa available if you have a couple extra along for your trip. This simple cottage will give you the true up north, in the woods experience.

For your adventures while visiting the beautiful Upper Peninsula, nearby we have the historic Fayette state park, a restored smelting village from the 19th century that located on the bluffs of the Garden Peninsula. Kitchitikipi is Michigan's largest natural fresh water spring located near Manistique. This is a must see if you are in the area, and is referred by many as the mirror of Heaven. If you head North for about a 45-minute drive you will reach Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Here you will find many adventures whether you hike, kayak, or boat, to see the natural beauty of Upper Michigan. ATV Trail is only a few miles away as well for you off road adventurers.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television 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 onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Reviews

Quaint Cottage on the Sandy Shores of Lake Michigan Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Matthew D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not one of the pictures in the listing are true or accurate. That private beach that you think you’ll be enjoying doesn’t exist. The water is gone you have to walk thousand feet just to get to the new shoreline. The water receded (after researching) years ago. So that trex to the new “shoreline” is over smelly, slimy organic matter that use to be trapped beneath the water you think your paying to experience. Once your gut starts to recover from the blow of your private paradise being ripped from your plans prepare yourself for what lies ahead… In the listing you see a nice cozy cottage with outdoor decor and rugs but once in the cottage a cold dusty barren wood floor is what greets you. If your like us and you want to relax on those nice grey clean modern couches in the listing think again. Those nice clean couches doesn’t exist your reality is two old dusty grimy wore out couches that look like dogs or bears slept on for the past thirty years….oh and that pull out sofa also doesn’t exist. Well by now you may want to try and take your mind off all the disappointment and turn on that smart tv in the listing maybe to occcupie the kids while you unpack or think of a way to turn this thousand dollar lemon into lemonade…..well think again! No service on their modem and no response when you message the host for help. Not to mention there is no cell service within twenty minutes of the property (and that’s if you’re lucky). Please do not waste your money absolutely scam!!!
Kids playing on private beach
Barren waste land aka private beach
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie V.

Beach was easy to walk to, but could not swim in the water as it was sand far out, and then very shallow. We did enjoy walking in the water, and our dog loved trying to look for fish.We did not hear from the manager about the code to get in until we called-- we were an hour away and the reception was bad, so it was a bit stressful. It would be nice to get the code a day before we left, so we wouldn't need to rely on spotty reception as we were on the way. The place was older and had clean sheets and towels, but could have been swept/dusted more. It says it is pet friendly, but then the check in details we received right before arriving stated that no dogs were allowed on beds/furniture. That isn't completely "pet friendly", since most people I know do allow this, and if you are leaving the cabin for dinner, then how do you know if your dog goes on the couch or not? We had a few blankets in the car that we brought in just in case. The place was further away from most dining options/gas stations (at least 20 minutes), but we did see lots of beautiful nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret R., Grayslake

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy. Quiet & scenic area. Disappointed that the water level at the beach is so low. It was nice to relax and have a fire on the beach. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia B., Skokie

The best part of this rental is the property is sits on. The bay is absolutely gorgeous and I loved catching the sunsets on the beach. The house itself is dated, nothing wrong with that, but be warned that if you are staying there peak summer and the nights are hot be prepared. Luckily mid August it was great sleeping weather. Another plus is that it's only 50 mins north up the nearby road to pictured rocks. We made two trips up there as one of the days got rained out. Absolutely gorgeous area, Michigan overall, imo is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake was nice and private
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jazzy, rosemont

Disliked: Cleanliness

Summer getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A strong mildew smell upon entering the home. No working electricity in the front bedroom. A broken sliding door in the second bedroom, completely split in two, offering no privacy. Multiple other broken or damaged items throughout the house.As we settled in, additional problems became apparent: A broken shower door and no working electrical outlets in either bedroom.Torn and missing window screens, making it impossible to open windows without letting in bugs. Poor overall cleanliness: dusty surfaces, dead bugs, cobwebs, and visible hair and grime in the bathroom. Photos from the listing did not match the actual condition of the property. Perhaps most concerning, one of our children stepped on a rusty staple protruding from the floor, which we documented in pictures and reported. The host responded by denying carpet was ever present, yet multiple staples remain in the flooring—clearly leftover from carpet removal. The advertised living room furniture was not in the home, and what was provided was stained and dirty. These issues go far beyond minor inconveniences and reflect neglect in both maintenance and guest safety. The listing was misleading, and the actual conditions fell well below reasonable expectations for a rental property. The list goes on but I only have so much space to list everything. A lot of potential but not enough care from the property owner.
Staple son stepped on sticking out of the flooring.
Staples in flooring where the carpet never be was.
cobwebs with the dishes.
Dirty cookware and appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane P., Banner Elk

Liked: Cleanliness

4 day respite from hotels

enjoyed the quiet, the comfy beds, and our 8 lb dog loved smelling all the green growing things outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day weekend

Overall, our trip and our stay went well. We arrived a bit later than expected but came straight in to see what was in store. We and our children really enjoyed all the different variety of board games there were and we had fun playing darts and battleship! Some games were missing a few pieces but nothing major and the kids did not mind at all. I would say bring tons of bug spray because the mosquitoes are RUTHLESS. We spent our first night in the house, since we arrived later than preferred. Aside from a few things in the house being a little dirty, (the dishes were very dusty and you could tell the general upkeep was kept at a low par with there being a lot of spiderwebs and dead bugs in the corners of the doors and windows), we were able to manage with no issues. Also, a few items needed repairing like the kitchen counter, the shower door, the microwave door, the fireplace did not work, our tv remotes did not work and we did not have the batteries that the remotes needed (there were some AA batteries in a kitchen drawer but no AAA). But again these were just some superficial things around the house. The shower is small but we managed. Overall it was a great stay and I really enjoyed it. The small pathway from the house to the beach is great and we spent a large part of our first day out on the beach. Our dog and the kids loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon C.

Could be better

Cute little house with a nice layout. Unfortunately there are problems, most of them easily fixed. There is clearly a water leak in the kitchen ceiling, with mold. My allergies were bad the entire stay. The “doors” to the bedrooms were flimsy accordions that don’t close all the way. Without proper barriers between rooms, it’s hard to be on different sleep cycles. No darts for the dart board. The wood burner in the living room has a plastic log in it and doesn’t appear to be functional. The fire pit out back is great and there is firewood readily available nearby. The views of the bay are beautiful, great sunsets! There are nice hiking trails and cute towns in the area. Smart TV came in handy for a rainy evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters Weekend

Overall it was a great stay. We thought the inside of the cabin was actually cuter in person. It was a little disappointing how close the neighbors were considering the remoteness of the property but it was fine. Our 2 dogs LOVED playing in the shallow bay. There were some broken items (outdoor chair, shower door, missing towel bar, etc.) but nothing we couldn't maneuver around. Sent a list of these items to the property manager so they could be repaired for the next guests. Beds were very comfortable. Smart TV was a plus! Very quiet setting, beautiful tall oak trees, tons of deer tracks down by the water, great hiking nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B., Lansing

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bullwinkle Beach

Quaint, cozy older cabin---well equipped and pleasant. There are some minor improvements/repairs that could be addressed. Host was very responsive to texts. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John R.

Disappointed

Property lines very narrow, the beach was poor, home too close to the raod
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Missy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was ok.

This was
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
we are fishermen. and this cabin worked out great. thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Y., -

Liked: Cleanliness

rapid river

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Katie E.

Needs Some Serious TLC

The beach is nice and perfect for small children or dogs, but not for swimming, as it stays shallow about a mile out. The house was clean inside, but the general neglect of upkeep made for an uncomfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brittney s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Stayed for 3 nights. Cute, quiet cabin in the woods. Super comfy beds, nice place to stay, sunsets at the beach were beautiful. I highly recommended bring lots of bug spray but you are in the woods so its not suprising. Definitely had the cute cabin upnorth feel. Cabin was everything we needed and wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie c.

Nice rustic cabin

This was a nice rustic cabin with the basics. It was not as secluded or private as I like, but it was quiet and a nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

It was great and peaceful, love the place and fire pit, nice large yard leading up to lake Michigan, I will definitely stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great communication

We had a lovely time with some small technical errors. The property manager was great with communication and accommodating. Overall a great place to get away.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023