You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown
Welcome to this cozy two-bedroom two-bath cottage located on H-58 on the east side of town. Enter through the delightful front door foyer into the living room with comfortable seating and charming details of the reclaimed wood coffee table and board games galore. The kitchen features vintage-style cabinetry and high top table and chairs for four. Continue on to the first bedroom features a full-size bed with a bathroom next door in the hallway. The master bedroom has a private bathroom and a queen-size bed. Equipped with a wide driveway and spacious garage to store your toys, as well as a spacious mudroom with a washer and dryer. Enjoy a spacious yard and all the comforts of home, Carter’s Cottage is the perfect launchpad for your Upper Peninsula adventures. Wifi is available for digital nomads on a working vacation.
Property manager
LESLIE A DAVIS
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Outdoor areas
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Cottage
2 Bedrooms 2 Baths
73048
About the neighborhood
Grand Marais, Michigan
What's nearby
Pickle Barrel House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Light Keepers House Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Sable Falls - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Log Slide Scenic Overlook - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
Getting around
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - 4 min walk
Grand Marais Tavern - 3 min walk
The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - 3 min walk
Sportsman's Main Stop - 2 min walk
Grand Marais Harbor Front Range Light - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown located?
Situated in Grand Marais, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Pickle Barrel House Museum and Lake Superior. Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum and Light Keepers House Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Carter's Cottage - 2BR/2BA cottage in Grand Marais walking distance to downtown Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
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9.8/10
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Reviews
10/10
Friends trip
Allison B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
The house was very clean and we loved the layout. Very roomy. We have musicians as friends and the layout made playing very convenient. Loved the short walk to town as well.
Pamela S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
Close to town and beaches. Information on Wi-Fi could have been with information about home on table.
Barbara C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
Our family had an amazing stay at Carter's place! The amenities were perfect for my wife, two young daughters and myself, plenty of space and the two bathrooms were a bonus. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance and utensil that we needed (this has been an issue for us at many places we've stayed around the US). It was a short walk to downtown, the beach and where the rest of my extended family was staying, we never felt the need to use the car unless the destination was out of town. We will definitely look into staying here again!
Jared S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Our stay was absolutely perfect!! The cottage was exceptionally clean and well stocked with kitchen supplies and utensils needed for cooking any meal, games and books. Location was the best with being only a couple minutes from the beaches. I would stay at Carters Cottage again in a heartbeat. Thank you for a wonderful stay during our main summer vacation!
Maryellen E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10
We loved our stay at Carter's Cottage. It was clean, cute and comfortable. The location was perfect with easy access to ORV trails and within walking distance to Grand Marais. We would stay here again!
Lisa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
House was in the village. Short walk to beach on harbor, picnic tables with grills, and downtown restaurants. Easy access to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Would rent this property again.
Sandy Robert S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
Place was nice, good location with a short walk to downtown. Updated appliances with an oversized washing machine. It was nice having two bedrooms with two bathrooms.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
This was the perfect rental for 2 couples on a side-by-side trip. The house is bigger than it seems in the pictures and the house has a great layout. The laundry room was so convenient, because when we would get back from riding we could throw our dusty clothes in the washer before entering the main part of the house. It kept everything and everyone cleaner. The house is extremely close to downtown and near by trails, great location. I would definitely stay there again, I was very impressed.
Shannon F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10
My family stays in the U.P. every summer. We love rock hounding and the peace and quiet in the U.P. This was the first time that we had stayed in Grand marais. The house was very clean and quiet. I would definitely recommend this home to everyone. Convenient walk to downtown to great restaurants, awesome ice cream stand, and cute little grocery store. Close to some of the most beautiful Rock beaches in my opinion. Also very close to pictured rocks National Lakeshore. Which is a must see if you are in the area. This home is a wonderful place to stay. I would love to stay in this home again. My only suggestion would be manager or owner answering questions before your stay. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful home
Shanna R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
It was very nice and we really liked being able to use the garage for our machines at night. TV streaming was great as well. We think it would be nice to be able to sleep 3-4 people. It was just 2 of us this trip to Grand Marais.
Ralph M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
8/10
Nice place to stay. Beds were clean and comfortable. Clean and everything was in working order.
We combed the beach, Lake Superior was at it normal 40 degree water temp. COLD, but you could get used to it.
Nice diner in town. Make sure you bring the groceries you will use as there isn't much in town for groceries.
Tim H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
From the outside photo it looks small but inside it's quite spacious. The main living area is all open, kitchen on one end and the living area on the other. Nice Roku and TV, and wi-fi works fine. Two bathrooms and two bedrooms. Laundry room has new looking Kenmore equipment. Propane heat. No AC but it's rarely needed. Ceiling fan in living area and the larger bedroom. One half mile into town, easy to walk if you want. Pleasant and safe neighborhood and park in the driveway off the road. My wife & I would stay here again if & when we get back to GM.
Harry C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
Very clean, plenty of comfortable seating in living-room. No air-conditioning but fans helped keep it cooler in the house. Great restaurants. Residents very welcoming and helpful. Great vacation!
Only issue was communication regarding the reservation we made on 4/24/23. My first time using VRBO. Was not aware the payment for the reservation was handled separately through the rental's management company (Lake Superior Vacation Rentals). That should have been made clearer. As a result, I thought we had a reservation but was unsure when I received an email from LSVR,on 9/8/23 (after free cancellation date) regarding final payment.
After repeated phone calls & emails to LSVR, around 9/8/23, with no response to clarify reservation and payment, we contacted VRBO. That's when we learned that payment was not taken out at the time the reservation was made 4/24/23. VRBO was also unable to reach LSVR. With our vacation approaching fast, we ended up making reservations elsewhere just in case.
LSVR did not call, email or contact me again until 9/23/23. From 9/8/23 to 9/23/23, we didn't know whether we still had a reservation or not. VRBO and Lake Superior Vacation Rental Communication need to communicate clearer at reservation time.
We ended up cancelling our stand-by reservation once our original reservation was confirmed. That shouldn't have happened. From 9/8/23 to 9/23/23, we were scrambling around to find an alternative reservation. It was unnecessary stress.
Jean G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Nick M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Very close to Lake Superior! Comfortable home
Louella U.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
This property is great. House is nice, clean, and has everything you need.. Close to town and many sights to see. Would stay here again!
Stacey C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Carter’s Cottage is a cute, quaint, “home away from home.” The house is conveniently located on a Main Street, just a short walk from all things Grand Marais (including beautiful Lake Superior). It has everything you will need…all we brought was food and personals. We did not spend much time at the house (we spent our days touring the UP)…but were able to use our home cable to watch movies in the evenings (WiFi was great). It does not have AC…but the breeze from the lake kept it comfortable. It was just the spot for our long weekend….and the area will not disappoint!
Lynne F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Great location. Close to town, walkable distance. Clean and well equipped. Master bed is very comfortable.
Brenda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
It had everything we needed. It was very quiet. Close to town. Kitchen was well stocked with items needed. Beds were comfortable.
Tracy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
We enjoy our stay. We especially like that it was within walking distance to the town.
The place was clean and organized. Would definitely recommend to others.
Michele W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
Cute, clean, comfortable, convenient & well equipped.
Sheri L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
Loved the location. The place was more than we expected. Clean, up to date and walking distance to down town.
Felicia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10
It was a great place for us to stay. The location met our needs well. Everything at the pro