Title: Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32660343&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. (Bigbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32660400/32660343/c8fe8efd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. (Bigbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32660400/32660343/5f6b71ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. (Bigbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32660400/32660343/73ae0765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. (Bigbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32660400/32660343/9eaa9cc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. (Bigbay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32660400/32660343/f242e3a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Surrounded by mountains and a serene lake, this beautiful property offers endless opportunities to unwind. Enjoy swimming, fishing, or paddle around the lake with the available kayak and paddle boat. Inside, cozy up by the stone fireplace in the open concept living room with panoramic views of your private dock. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. This is a beautiful property with a gorgeous lake view of mountains with your own personal dock. Great swimming area, and fishing. kayak, paddle board and canoe available to use. Check in is at 4 pm and checkout is 10 am. There is a Blink camera on the garage door for safety reasons and security. There are bears, deer, wolves in the neighborhood. Open concept kitchen, dining area, and living room with stone fireplace. Panoramic views from living room and sun room. Sun room can be used for 3rd bedroom with pull out queen couch. One bedroom with king bed and second bedroom with double bed. Covered and uncovered porch area with gas grill and view of lake. Fire pit on cement patio. 2 car attached garage. Large full kitchen with granite counter tops with counter seating. New hardwood flooring and carpet in bedrooms. Boat launches for Lake Superior and Lake independence just 1 mile away with boat rental available in Ishpeming. Full size washer and dryer. Roku TV. You can add your own applications like Netflix. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72049600/72049555/e6130c23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Outpost in Big Bay- Unit 1 Big bay - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=72049555&PinnedHotelID=72049555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89060000/89053000/89052959/2cab3226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated. 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Remove the garbage from the house and put in the garbage can in the garage Do not pull through neighbors driveways or move firepit ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Bigbay Vacation Home Lake Independence House Vacation Home Lake Independence House Bigbay Vacation Home Lake Independence Vacation Home Lake Independence Bigbay Vacation Home on Lake Independence Big Bay Bigbay Vacation Home on Lake Independence Private vacation home Bigbay Vacation Home on Lake Independence Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. Big Bay Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.81770%2C-87.70539&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=67QjzSPlF-i2Qdbeyl5qpL8OiRM=) Bigbay, MI #### What's nearby - Little Presque Isle Recreation Area \- 28 min drive \- 23.6 miles - Sugarloaf Mountain \- 32 min drive \- 28.6 miles - Northern Michigan University \- 38 min drive \- 34.0 miles - Superior Dome \- 41 min drive \- 34.9 miles - UP Health System - Marquette \- 43 min drive \- 36.0 miles #### Getting around - Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Thunder Bay Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lumberjack Tavern - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hungry Hollow - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence.? ### What time is check-in at Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence.? ### What time is check-out at Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence.? ### Where is Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bigbay vacation home on Lake Independence. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 71 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason C. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely perfect in everyway ! Beautiful location, neighbor was a really nice guy, he gave me some good advice to help catch fish off the dock!Sunroom with a breeze off the lake was paradise! ##### Jason C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave P. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Nice place on a Cool Lake. Caught some walleye, explored the area, the restaurant in town is good. Nice quiet get away. ##### Dave P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindi W. 30 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen was fine, Laundry was fine. ##### Cindi W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki B. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Big Bay Our family had a great stay. Plenty of space, beautiful views, and lots of things to do on the lake. The location was just what we were looking for - quiet and somewhat remote but close enough to other gorgeous sites for hikes, swimming, and scenic outlooks. The home was cozy and had everything we needed for a great vacation. We would definitely stay again. ##### Nicki B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bo B. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Location, Location, Location!!!!!! We had an amazing stay at this property. Awesome lakefront views, distant mountain views. Lake is sand bottom, great for all sports!The property is listed as a 3 bedroom but really it is 2\. Not a huge deal but something to know. ##### Bo B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great The host was awsome and a list of all the local spots for food and attractions the house was beautiful and the area was gorgeous 10/10 would stay again the host was quick to respond to any questions we had ##### Chris H. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN T. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Jim has a very nice rental at Lake Independence. It was comfortable and Jim had everything in place for our fishing trip. Neighbors aren't very friendly but sometimes you have that. It was a very pleasant stay. Thanks Jim. ##### JOHN T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee C. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views on the lake! We loved waking up every morning to the views and having kayaks there to use was a bonus! ##### Renee C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing View Great house, atmosphere and location. Well appointed for everything you may need for a great get away at the lake. Communication with owner was top notch. Would stay again and again! ##### Karen V. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### zach d. 31 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location. Good communication. ##### zach d. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly R. 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay, but we enjoyed ourselves. This property was perfect for a warmer stay. I would like to go back in the summer rather than the winter. ##### Kelly R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia C. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Great place for quietness and peace! ##### Cynthia C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave C. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall getaway Great place to stay, as described in listing. Quiet and great view of the lake. Owner is very responsive to any questions. Would certainly book again. ##### Dave C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris L. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home in Big Bay Quiet, beautiful veiws and cozy. Had to drive to get to most attractions but overall wonder vacation. ##### Chris L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Spencer M. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake house Beautiful views. Very responsive to questions. Great stay ##### Spencer M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane L. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Upper Penninsula Joy Such a good and relaxing time on Independence Lake. Your choice to stay and relax or take wonderful day trips to wonderful sites. ##### Diane L. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany M. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun time Quiet and peaceful ##### Tiffany M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie G., Owosso 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This property is perfect for 6 adults. Second time renting. The lake is perfect. You won't regret renting. As all cabin rentals, it needs a few things but over all very relaxing and peaceful. ##### Julie G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Greg W. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Bay Amazing views of Lake Independence and the Huron Mountains. Very quiet and relaxing. Enjoyed both Lake Independence and Lake Superior. Fantastic views from Thomas rock. ##### Greg W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne A. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Wonderful. Very quiet lake ##### Jeanne A. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam D. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome lakefront house! Awesome place right on the water, epic views! Great secluded area away from the city, couldn't ask for a better getaway! Jim is an A+++ host, everything was taken care of and we had a great time! Perfect spot to start your UP vacation! ##### Adam D. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome spot on the lake! Great getaway spot with tons of room, epic views and a very spacious property. Definitely coming back next summer. Close to Marquette and Big Bay is a neat little town. Two Thumbs up!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy E. 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely summer getaway Great cottage, nice and clean, lake water was crystal clear and sandy. Weather was a little chilly, so it was too cold for swimming, but my son took the canoe out for a paddle. ##### Wendy E. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ty K. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful What a great place. A beautiful view of the lake and plenty of amenities. We saw so much nature while we were there. We saw deer, bald eagles and a double rainbow after some rainfall. ##### Ty K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc M. 29 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view Extremely easy ##### Marc M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ---