Title: The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438500/99438474/2d5dbaca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438500/99438474/379fbd9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438500/99438474/ff6ee5ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438500/99438474/bb479761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99440000/99438500/99438474/6a729baa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience your own private beach in Rapid River at this spacious, secluded home. With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an upstairs master bedroom with a deck offering water views, there's plenty of room for big families to unwind. Enjoy the stunning sunrises and bonfires by the water or head across the street to explore a playground and mini-park. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 232694 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem! Struggling to find a quiet beach? Well, how about your OWN PRIVATE BEACH! This paradise in Rapid River has roughly 100 feet of private beach right on the gorgeous Little Bay de Noc. Words don’t do the incredible sunrises, sunsets and bonfires by the water justice. The house itself is spacious, with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms to fit a big family. One of the bedrooms has three sets of bunk beds. The upstairs ensuite bedroom has its own deck with water views, there is an updated kitchen and sitting area. Professional Ice Fisherman Love our place! There is seclusion and Mother Nature all-around, but for those who aren’t all about peace and quiet, not to worry! Across the street is a township hall with a playground for kids and mini-park for other activities. The home is in the Eastern Timezone only 30 minutes southeast from the stores, shops and restaurants of Escanaba, and an hour south of the same features Marquette offers. Oh, and the downtown of Rapid River has two good restaurants and an ice cream place! The perfect getaway for families large and small! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Solar energy - Unit size: 2,694 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76610000/76605200/76605116/5cf17a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town. 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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. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.76099,-86.977646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gqivGhyzqO%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FU%40W%40U%40U%40U%40UBW%40S%40WBSBUBWBSBUBUDSDUBUDSDSDUFSDSDSFSFSFQFSFSFQFSHQFQHQHQHQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHOJOJKJOJMJOLKJMJKLMJKLKJKLILKLKLILILGLINGLILGLGNGLENGLENELCNENELCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNDLBNDNDLFNDLFLFLFNHLFLHLFLJLFLJLJLHJJLJJJLLJJJLLLJLJLJNJJJNHNJNJNHNHNHPJNFPHPHPHPFPHPFRFPFRHRDPFRFRDRDRFTDRDRDRBTDTDRBTBTBRBVBTBR%40VBR%40V%40T%40T%40T%40T%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVATATATAVARAVCRAVCRCTCVCRCTCTERETCTERERERGTERERGRGREPIRGRGPGRIPGPIPIPIPGPKNIPININKNKNINKNKLKLKLKLMLKLKJMLKJMJKJMHMJMJMFMJMFMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFODODMBODODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOEMCOEMEOGMEOGMGMGMIOEMKMGMIMIMKMKMIKKMKKKMMKKKKMMKOKMKMKMKOIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQIQIQIQGQIQGSGQGSGSGQGSGSESESGSEUESESCUEUESCUCUCSCWCUCSAWASCWASAWAUAUAU%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HAEDLaOEgAdbyU3pr1XrjfTppQc=) Rapid River, MI #### What's nearby - Maywood History Trail - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 50 min drive - 34.3 miles - Sand Point Lighthouse - 53 min drive - 37.2 miles - Ludington Park - 53 min drive - 37.2 miles - Escanaba Public Beach - 53 min drive - 37.2 miles #### Getting around - Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell - ‬44 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬43 min drive - ‪The Granada - ‬46 min drive - ‪Drifter's - ‬43 min drive - ‪Muellers Pizza - ‬45 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Upper Peninsula's Hidden Gem located? > Situated in Rapid River, this cottage is steps away from Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Michigan. Little Bay de Noc and Maywood History Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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