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Quiet, isolated oasis on 300 feet of Lake Superior beach and 10 wooded acres.

Quiet, isolated oasis on 300 feet of Lake Superior beach and 10 wooded acres.

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View from livingroom.
Kitchen, loft, door to deck.
Kitchen with loft above
Private kitchen
Huge windows facing the lake.

Overview of Quiet, isolated oasis on 300 feet of Lake Superior beach and 10 wooded acres.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Marquette, MI
  • Popular LocationSugarloaf Mountain4 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthern Michigan University8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPresque Isle Park10 min drive
  • AirportMarquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Quiet, isolated oasis on 300 feet of Lake Superior beach and 10 wooded acres.

The "Ray's Random Point" is a quiet, isolated oasis on 300 feet of Lake Superior beach, trout pond, and 10 wooded acres. This enchanted location is only 5 miles from downtown Marquette with easy access to Northern Michigan University, numerous restaurants, shops, hiking & biking trails, and regional events.

This is the U.P. at it's finest. After turning off the main road, you will meander 1/2 mile down a paved and gravel driveway through the woods and down toward majestic Lake Superior. Upon arrival, you will hear birds, the wind through the trees, and the water lapping (or crashing!). We adore this place because of the peacefulness and isolation, yet convenience to town.

Your apartment is located above a detached garage, so be aware that you will need to navigate open stairs.

*Please note: For November-April rentals, 4WD or AWD vehicle is REQUIRED to navigate the steep hill.
* You will have a fully stocked kitchen to prepare all your meals. Fully stocked means pots, pans, appliances, oil, spices, coffee, and tea.
* Sleeping set-up: Bedroom #1 has a queen-size bed. Bedroom #2 has two single beds. The livingroom has a futon couch which can be used as a bed. And there is a loft with an additional twin mattress.
* All linens are 100% cotton. And there are plenty of comfy pillows.
* High ceiling, and lots of windows.
* Water: The tap water is perhaps the best water you will ever taste. Comes fresh from a well and springs on the property. (tested regularly)
* Wrap-around deck with outdoor seating and grill.
* Wi-Fi access. The system was recently upgraded so you have great internet access. Cell reception is spotty. Texting works fine, but phone calls may be challenging.
* There is a smart TV; no cable connection
* Short, sandy trail down to the beach. Great beach for playing and swimming. Sandy and shallow. However! Do know that Lake Superior is unpredictable. A big storm may take the sand away overnight, leaving a beach of rocks. And then another storm brings the sand back. There is currently (June 2020) a beautiful, small sandy beach. Please know that Lake Superior is very dynamic. We have had a huge beach and we have had a rocky beach. Literally, because of the high water, the beach now changes week to week depending upon water and wind movement. We can not guarantee what the beach will look like. Talk to Grandmother Gitchee Gumee (Lake Superior) about that.
* We do NOT provide kayaks or any watercraft. You may bring your own. If you do, please bring life jackets as well.
* A/C
* You will likely be overwhelmed by Lake Superior expanding in front of your apartment. However, you may also be enchanted by a spring fed pond resting alongside the driveway with Blue Heron, Mallard Ducks, Kingfisher, and Bull Frogs. Yet of more interest to some are the Brook and Rainbow trout hidden within the pond. We have provided fish food pellets and feeding them is a delight.

Access to trails:
1 mile to Sugarloaf
2 miles to Hogsback, North Country Trail and Noquemanon Trails
4 miles to Little Presque Isle and Harlow Lake
And many, many more....!

This property is owned and loved by the Ray family. We are happy to share this magical place. Welcome!

Property manager

Lizzy Manson

Amenities

Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Deck that overlooks Lake Superior
Lake Superior - Gorgeous views from waterfront home in Marquette
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
9.8 out of 10, (78 reviews)
Lake Superior - Gorgeous views from waterfront home in Marquette

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must respect the power of the Lake. Be smart.
For Winter guests: 4wd or awd vehicle is required.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Marquette

This apartment is located in Marquette. Noquemanon North Trails Trailhead and Noquemanon Trail Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marquette Maritime Museum and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum.
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Marquette, MI

What's nearby

  • Sugarloaf Mountain - 4 min drive
  • Northern Michigan University - 8 min drive
  • Superior Dome - 10 min drive
  • Presque Isle Park - 10 min drive
  • UP Health System - Marquette - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Culver's - 14 min drive
  • Wendy's - 13 min drive
  • Applebee's - 13 min drive
  • Yoop Coop - 11 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot. Has everything you need.
Beautiful spot on lake superior. Close to trails, Marquette and Big Bay. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location/private beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our own private cove/beach to watch the sunset, swim, and even got up early to watch the sun rise. I will purposely plan our next vacation to Marquette based on the availability of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Superb location
We were only there for two nights but it was a fantastic stay. The house was nice, clean and fully furnished with everything we needed. The water is just a short, maybe 25 yard walk from the house. The water was chilly and the sand had been sucked off the beach by the water so we didn’t spend a lot of time down there but the view of it from the house was great. I would stay there again if it’s available next time I’m up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded natural paradise
A comfortable, well appointed spot near Marquette to take in the wonders of Superior. Friendly hospitality & communication and nice extras set up in the house, like coffee and body lotion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Angie L., Broomfield, Colorado

Liked: Communication, location
Needs a little TLC
This is an amazing property but seems like maybe it's been a bit neglected. We stayed for three nights and loved the layout, character, and location. As an FYI, there is no "beach" and the rocks at the waterfront are very difficult to navigate and set chairs on. The beach picture in the listing is not accurate/updated from mother nature's latest shenanigans. The super slippery mossy rocks in the water make it difficult to get in the water without falling. However, if you can get past the rocks, it's wonderfully sandy and shallow a ways out. When we booked the property, the manager said she didn't know if there would be beach b/c of the snow! We were able to use our SUP's and enjoyed checking out the area from the water. The path down to the waterfront needs to be cleaned up - trim the plants and perhaps put in some more steps. The rope handrail is helpful but minimal. Originally my mother-in-law was going to join us. I don't think she would have been able to get down there easily and would have had a tough time walking on the unstable waterfront rocks. The view from the main room is limited, b/c the trees have grown and filled in! The picture on the listing must be a few years old. The sliding screen door had so many holes, the mosquitoes were in heaven having full access to us. Unfortunately, the air conditioner did not work, when we finally succumbed to using it our last night. I also agree with a previous review, it would be nice to have some comfortable chairs to sit on in the main living room. A hard futon that faces the side wall, was not great for more than 2 people and doesn't take advantage of the potential views. Having at least 4, if not more places to comfortably sit facing each other and/or the big windows, would be nice. Also, as a side note, the well broke (understandably these things happen) on the last day and night so we were without water, toilet, shower for our last afternoon, night, and morning - which was not so fun. It was like really expensive camping! ;-)The owner was very apologetic, brought us plenty of drinking water and buckets of water to "flush" the toilets with. They also bought us dinner at their restaurant. We had a nice stay at this property, just had higher hopes for the price we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lizzy Manson

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This property is owned by the Ray Family. Since we come and go from the property, we have arranged to have a steady co-host (Michele) to be your primary person to contact.

Why they chose this property

Tom and Brenda Ray always loved camping and fishing in the U.P. and jumped at the opportunity to purchase land here. Brenda designed and built the house with help from their kids and local builders. Tom and Brenda were endlessly enchanted by this property. Tom built a trout pound and spent so much time tending to it, that the fish became pets rather than dinner. Brenda tended to the flower garden, which was a constant dance between wild and cultivated. And they both reveled in the isolation and the mysteries of nature. Now that both Tom and Brenda have passed, we- the kids and grandkids- would like to maintain this special place for our families and friends to enjoy. Some of us live in Marquette; others visit whenever possible. .

What makes this property unique

The ability to enjoy this amount of privacy and nature so close to town is incomparable.
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