Notes from the host
Bay Cabin
Beachfront in Grand Marais, Michigan. We do not advertise on FB or CL, and we do not bill through PayPal or money orders/wire. Summers: weekly booking schedule is from a SUNDAY to SUNDAY only between last week of June to end of first week in September. At all other times it is a 2 night minimum. Located in Grand Marais, Michigan.
An original log cabin inside, this property is on the bay in Grand Marais, Michigan. The Bay Cabin is a small 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin with a study. It has a beach in the backyard, as it is fronting onto the bay in Grand Marais. A few yards short of the beach is the firepit where you can relax and watch fireworks on July 4 or just enjoy the tranquility of the water. The Bay Cabin also has a large deck for relaxing or dining while taking advantage of the great views. Behind the property a few hundred feet is the Lake Superior shore front.
Inside the Bay Cabin you will find a fully equipped kitchen, soft and comfortable bed and bath linen and cable TV. The master bedroom has a queen size bed with a 3 inch memory foam topper and a view of the bay. The second bedroom has a full size bed. The third bedroom has bunk beds and the study has a twin bed. You will also find a lovely granite gas fireplace to warm your toes in the living room when there is a chill in the air.
The Bay Cabin was originally built in 1936 as a traditional full log cabin. Sometime later it was sided on the outside for additional insulation, but the inside remains true whole logs. The floors are lovely local hardwood with soft rugs placed in strategic spots. A soft leather couch and rocking chairs with ottomans completes the log cabin decor.
Outside there is a large deck with reclining chairs and ottomans, and a dining table. Under the side porch we have placed a wood picnic bench for outside dining on a hot sunny summer day or for when it is raining. For relaxing, with a warm beverage or a cocktail, use the deck chairs or the Bay Cabin's Adirondack chairs down at the firepit and beach. There is also a charcoal grill available for your use.
The Bay Cabin's private beach area IS 122 feet at the water's edge and 118 feet at the bank starting from the pine trees on the east side of the property. This beach is perfect for swimming, paddling, boating from, or even for pulling your sea plane into. It is also a wonderful place to sit at the edge of the water and enjoy an evening cocktail or a morning coffee. If you would like a long beach walk, just head to the open beach on the north side of the Bay Cabin by the beach accesses at either end of the road.
The Bay Cabin is about 600 feet from the center of town, playground, markets, stores, galleries, restaurants and bars. Go the other way 500 feet and you'll be at the lighthouse. Less than two miles away by road is Sable Falls and Sable Dunes, a shorter distance away if you walk the beach. Sable Lake, the Log Slide and Pictured Rocks are a little further on by road.
Come stay at the Bay Cabin and enjoy the experience of having your own waterfront cabin for a while.
Open between late spring - early May to end of October. Summer bookings: from last week of June to end of the first full week of September bookings are weekly only from Sunday to Sunday. At other times bookings may start on any day for a 2 night minimum.
CLEANING: We have added some extra cleaning protocols in 2020 including using white linen and washing in hot water, and Lysol type spray products.
INTERNET: None in the Bay Cabin. Available at various places around town, including (subject to change without notice) at the Diner a short distance away, the Grand Marais Tavern, and at the Grand Marais Outfitters in town.
WASHER & DRYER: Not available in cabin, but laundry facilities available at Woodland Park on Braizel Street (from the cabin second street on the right, just before the gas station).
Directions:
1. Coming into town on M-77 (it will turn into Lake Avenue) continue through the center of town (bank on right, hardware to the left) heading toward Lake Superior, continue past the Dune Saloon then down the hill, the road will fork so go right onto Coast Guard Point Road (aka Canal Street) and continue past the marina and past the land on the right with the old large boats on it, you will then go past a fenced property and the Bay Cabin is the next house on the right hand side of the road.
2. From H-58 past Sable Dunes and Sable falls entrance continue into town, it turns into Carlson Street, turn left on Lake Avenue (Dune Saloon on your left), continue down the hill, the road will fork so go right on Coast Guard Point Road (aka Canal Street) and continue past the marina and past the land on the right with the old large boats on it, you will then go past a fenced property and the Bay Cabin is the next house on the right hand side of the road.
Occupancy comfort guide:
2 people - perfect rustic romantic getaway
4 people - good size, seating in living room to accommodate, kitchen table will need to be extended, outdoor seating for all.
6 people - tight but workable, beds for all, will need to use the kitchen chairs or floor for 2 people when watching tv, extend kitchen table and use additional chairs located in office and bedrooms, outdoor patio table or bench will accommodate the group for eating outdoors, firepit has adirondack chairs and plastic chairs and wood stumps for seating.
7 people - as per the guide for 6 people + the bed for guest #7 is a twin bed in the office. There is little privacy in the office as it is open to the living room, there is no door, and guests walk through office to get to the bathroom.
(If the Bay Cabin is unavailable for you please check out Anchor House #682005, the Ridge Road Cabin #294031, or the Bay Watch Cabin #596236)
Some things to do around Grand Marais:
1. Visit the local restaurants: The Grand Marais Tavern, or The Lake Superior Brewing Co (aka Dunes Saloon). The old fish market east of town about 2 miles has regular wine tastings, sells beer and fresh eggs from their hens.
2. Swim at East Bay or West Bay beaches.
3. Walk Agate Beach from the lighthouse to Sable Falls. Or walk along the road to Sable Falls west along Carlson Street and H-58, then down the side of the falls, and back to the Lake Street in town.
4. Walk the trails both east and west of Grand Marais.
5. Visit the Agate Museum and other antique and gift shops in town.
6. Friday night is farmers' market in the town park - locals sell their homegrown and homemade goods in the open space near the pergola - there are some excellent cooks living in Grand Marais.
7. See Kim at the Grand Marais Outfitters to organize or rent a kayak. Richard at Grand Marais Powersports rents four wheelers. Rainbow Charters for a charter boat tour/fishing expedition.
8. Visit the log slide lookout about 13 miles west of Grand Marais off H-58. A little further along that road is the 6 mile trail to Au Sable Lighthouse.
9. Visit Pictured Rocks that is about 40 minutes west of Grand Marais off H-58.
10. Use the grill on the grass area, cook your steaks, sit on your deck and enjoy your steak with a cocktail or soda while looking out at the lighthouse and water and beautiful sunsets.
- There is a black folder in the living room with additional info on the surrounding area and Grand Marais.
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