Little Lake Cottage in Gwinn Gwinn
Pets Welcome
4
2
8
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
LAKEFRONT (Little Lake)
*KAYAK and ROWBOAT INCLUDED
*PRIVATE BOAT DOCK
*DOGS ARE WELCOMED
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
This charming cottage was built by a wonderful family to create place for retreat, and bring about a sense of peace to all who visit. It hasn't changed much over the years, yet it is still a nice place for a family to enjoy their time together. No cable TV, no local channels, yet we do have WiFi and a DVD player. Enjoy the quiet surroundings as you are surrounded by woods, while perched next to the Little Lake waters. Trees surround 3 sides of the cottage, creating a very private buffer from the other cottages around the lake. Simplicity is key here. Enjoy the 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with many of the comforts from home. The dishwasher and washer/dryer are wonderful, often unexpected treats in a cottage. Although rarely needed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we do not currently have air conditioning at the Little Lake Cottage, though we do have baseboard heat for those chilly spring and fall evenings. Generally, leaving the windows open to the cool lake breeze provides the comfort guests need, with the help of fans moving around air on the few days where the heat is uncomfortable.
Enjoy the outside fire pit on fun summer nights. We've had many talk about the fun they had swimming and the great fishing, from Perch to Walleye.
Expect to create many fun, family memories here at the cottage, while you take time to recharge. We hope you depart with a sense of a renewed spirit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A/C: Although rarely needed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we do not currently have air conditioning at the Little Lake Cottage, though we do have baseboard heat for those chilly spring and fall evenings. Generally, leaving the windows open to the cool lake breeze provides the comfort guests need, with the help of fans moving around air on the few days where the heat is uncomfortable.
ATV's:
Escanaba to Hermansville Rail – approximately 25 miles away
Haywire Grade Trail – Approximately 33 miles away
Iron Ore Heritage Trail – Approximately 47 miles away
Bathrooms:
Main Floor Bathroom: sink, shower and toilet
Upstairs Bathroom: claw tub with shower + sink and toilet
Beach: While there isn't an official beach at the cottage, many claim the swimming is very good.
Bedroom Configuration:
Main Floor
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2: (adjacent to the washer/dryer) twin bunk bed
Upstairs - 2nd Floor
Bedroom 3: (water view) 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds
Boats: We have 1 rowboat, 1 canoe and 1 kayak for your sole use during your stay.
Cable/Satellite TVs: There is a TV with a standard DVD (not Blu-Ray) player in the living room. There may be a couple movies at the cottage, yet I would advise you to bring your own movies.
Cell phone service: Cell phone service is generally unreliable in the Upper Peninsula when you travel outside of Marquette and Escanaba. There is a landline at the cottage for local calls.
Distances:
Marquette: approximately 20 minutes away
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away. (66 miles)
Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 2 hours 30 minutes away. (135 miles)
Mackinac Bridge: is approximately 3 hours 10 minutes away.(172 miles)
Dock: We do have a dock with 2 bumpers in front of the cottage. If you need to launch your boat on a trailer, you can do so. Check with the Brown's Store, about 1 mile from the cabin for details.
Fire Pit- There is a fire pit that guests are welcome to use. Please plan to bring your own wood.
Fishing: We've had many guests talk about the great fishing, from Perch to Walleye.
Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online athttp://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx
Fishing poles: Please bring your own.
Grill: Yes, there is a Charcoal grill!
Grocery Store: Larry’s Family Foods- 120 M-35, Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-6103 (approximately 10 minutes away) There is also a Walmart Supercenter - 3225 US-41 W, Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 226-7982
Internet: Wi-Fi access is available
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I’ll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: Approximately 5 to 7 cars would fit.
Pets: 2 Dogs (MAX) are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet.
Privacy: Incredible. An ideal private view, with trees on both sides with Little Lake right in front of you. You can only see other cottages off in the distance.
Space: This 2 story charming cottage was built by a wonderful family to create place for retreat, and bring about a sense of peace to all who visit. It hasn't changed much over the years, yet it is still a nice place for a family to enjoy their time together.
Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.
Washer and dryer: Yes. Laundry detergent provided.
Water: As with all cottages in the Upper Peninsula, and even some parts of the larger cities, there is well water. While I personally enjoy the taste of well water, you are always welcome to bring your own bottled water if you are at all concerned.
Wood: We do not guarantee there will be firewood available during your stay. Many times, you will find firewood left in close proximity to the cottage. Please plan to bring your own. check out Larry’s Family Foods- 120 M-35, Gwinn, MI 49841 (906) 346-6103 (approximately 10 minutes away)
Amenities
- Basic Paper Products (Paper Towel & TP)
- Internet/ WiFi
- Linens & Towels included
- Pets allowed
- Telephone/Landline
- TV with DVD player only
- Washer & dryer
- Cleaning Supplies
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Standard Kitchenware & Utensils
- Stove
- Toaster
- Canoe or Kayak included
- Deck/Patio
- Fire Pit
- Grill-Charcoal
- Kayak Included
- Patio Chairs
- Private Boat Dock
- Rowboat Included
- Swimming on Property
Season | Period | Min.Stay | Nightly | Weekly | |
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Fall 2024 | 09/09/2024 - 12/31/2024 | 2 | $249.00 | ||
01/01/2025 - 05/14/2025 | 2 | $249.00 | |||
05/15/2025 - 09/14/2025 | 3 | $249.00 | |||
09/15/2025 - 12/31/2025 | 2 | $249.00 | |||
01/01/2026 - 05/14/2026 | 2 | $249.00 | |||
05/15/2026 - 09/14/2026 | 3 | $249.00 | |||
09/15/2026 - 12/31/2026 | 2 | $249.00 |
Reviews
FVR RESPONSE:
Thank you for reviewing your stay, Donald! We are so happy to know you loved everything about your stay, and found the cottage to have a nice homey feel! Hopefully we will get a chance to host you again!
Oct 2023
FVR RESPONSE
Dwight, thank you for this lovely review. We're glad that you had a good week, even if the weather was not cooperating. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you do come back again.
Jul 2023
FVR RESPONSE
Courtney, we love your enthusiasm! Please come back again.
Jun 2022
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Mary And David, thank you for your kind words for the staff of FVR. It means a lot to us. We're so glad that you are our guests.
Sep 2021
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Kathleen, we love that Little Lake Cottage fit the needs of your large group so well. We appreciate your recommendation, and hope that you will come again for the peace and quiet and the wildlife!.
Aug 2021
FVR RESPONSE
Courtney, we love to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for staying with us!
Jun 2021
FVR RESPONSE
Elisabeth, thank you for this honest, wonderful review! We love your descriptions - especially the historic height markers. We're so glad that you came back for a 2nd year and hope to see you again in 2022.Jun 2021
FVR RESPONSE
Matthew, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We loved hosting you and look forward to working with you again.
Oct 2020
Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Doug, so glad that Little Lake Cottage worked out so well for you. It sleeps 8, is pet friendly and is simply charming. We hope to see you back again.
Oct 2019
Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Gerry and Diana, you certainly got the UP lingo down! We are pleased that you liked
Little Lake Cottage. It's the perfect spot to really unwind - no TV or cable to get in your way. we do hope that you call us again.
Oct 2019
Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Clark we are pleased that you enjoyed staying at LIttle Lake Cottage, where guests can enjoy the peace and quiet as you are surrounded by woods, while perched next to the Little Lake waters. It sleeps 8, is pet friendly and has a rowboat, a canoe and a kayak for guest to use. We hope to see you again.
Sep 2019
Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Diana, we are so glad that you enjoyed Little Lake Cottage in Gwinn. It sleeps 8 and is pet friendly. Guests have a kayak and a rowboat to explore the lake. We hope to see you again!
Sep 2019
Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Diana & Gerry, wow look at that. After only a few days in the UP and you have UP-speak down! Gotta love it. Thanks for the review and the recommendation. We think Little Lake Cottage in Gwinn is a great vacation spot also. We hope to see you again!
Sep 2019
Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Mary and David, we are so glad to hear that you had another great week at Little Lake Cottage in Gwinn! We love our returning guests! This pet friendly cottage has a kayak and a row boat for the guests, and an indoor fireplace for chilly evenings. We will have the cleaners take care of the grill - sorry about that ,and we'll let the owners know about the lock. We look forward to your return next year!
Aug 2019
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Eileen & Joe, we love our returning guests reviews! We are so happy that Little Lake Cottage in Gwinn satisfies you as much as it does. This cottage was built to create a place for retreat, and bring about a sense of peace to all who visit. And it does that in spades. We look forward to you next return.
Jul 2019
Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Karen, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed Little Lake Cottage in Gwinn, even if you didn't catch any fish! Simplicity is key here. Trees surround 3 sides of the cottage, creating a very private buffer from the other cottages around the lake. There is a rowboat, a canoe and a kayak for the guests to use.
Jul 2019
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Dustin, we agree that Little Lake Cottage is pretty fabulous. Trees surround 3 sides of the cottage, creating a very private buffer from the other cottages around the lake. Enjoy both the fire pit and the fireplace on cooler evenings. Great swimming and fishing! We hope to see you again soon,
Jun 2019
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Travis, we are so glad that you had a great time at Little Lake Cottage. Having the rowboat, the canoe and the kayak for your sole use during your stay means that you have many options for play, plus its proximity to Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls State Park and the Mackinac Bridge makes for great day trips. We hope to see you again!
Jun 2019
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Harold, we're hoping that you caught some great fish at Little Lake Cottage! This is a spacious comfortable property, with an amazing deck! We hope to work with you again.
Jun 2019
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Jade, we are so happy that you enjoyed Little Lake Cottage. Exploring the area is always fun, plus having great weather is the icing on the cake! We look forward to seeing you again next year.
Sep 2018
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Roberto, we are really happy that you enjoyed Little Lake Cottage, and we hope to see you again!
Sep 2018
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
David and Mary, we so love that you come back year after year. Guests like you are our best advertisement! We'll look for you in 2019!
Aug 2018
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Chari, you know when your kids put down their technology that you have had a successful vacation! Picking blueberries in Michigan makes for such great memories, and seeing wildlife on top of that adds a whole other level of happiness! I love that the buck came by every morning to start your day. You'll definitely need to come back again.
Jul 2018
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Julie, thank you for this stellar review. It's always wonderful when guests appreciate a property as much as we do. Finding history like you did with the letters and magazines makes for a memorable experience. Please do come back again!
Jul 2018
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
We are so happy that Little Lake Cottage worked out so well for you. Being surrounded by woods and with a view of the lake makes for the perfect conditions to really relax.
Jul 2018
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
We are thrilled you has such a great time at the Cabin. We try to stock it to the best of our ability :) We are happy you appreciated that. We can't wait to host you again next year! Be sure to call to make reservations sooner than later!
Oct 2017
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
ALWAYS GOOD PIKE FISHING ON LITTLE LAKE! We are happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope you book with us in the near future, to catch some more good eats!
Sep 2017
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the lake. Thank you for the cleaning suggestion. We will let them know immediately. We hope to host you in the future!
Sep 2017
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Aug 2017
FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
We are happy that you enjoyed your stay! Most definitely...we look forward to hosting you next year!
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