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Rock River Retreat Located Between Munising & Mqt, 20 Miles To Picture Rocks!

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rock River Retreat Located Between Munising & Mqt, 20 Miles To Picture Rocks!

Rock River Retreat, located in a quaint, out of the bustle, town, 20 miles south of Munising/Pictured Rocks area called Eben Junction! This vacation home is located midway between Munising and Marquette, the perfect spot for all of your days activities. Be sure to read more recent review below:

Sitting above a river that has a fast flow during the spring and slows to a trickle during the summer months. There's a bridge to cross the river and explore the fields across. Lot's of open spaces here for privacy and playing. Enjoy the swing in the yard while watching the river and some wildlife too!

4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home, located on land once farmed by a local family and now a picturesque vacation spot to enjoy the peace and quiet. Lots of walking and playing space on the 18 acres.

ATV and snowmobile trail nearby, Eben ice caves, water falls, lots of lakes in the area for swimming and fishing.

Rock River Retreat is located 20 miles SW of Munising/Pictured Rocks area and 20 miles NE of Marquette, so right in the middle for quick, easy drives to all your activities.

Nearby: Chatham Pub, groceries, post office, ice cream; Eben ice caves; snowmobile trail;

More Recent reviews from other sites:
***** (5 stars) Peaceful and beautiful Left on Oct 19, 2020 for a stay in Oct 2020
Our group of 7 adults and 1 young child found this to be the perfect place to stay while we visited Pictured Rocks and enjoyed the fall colors. The house was clean and the grounds were beautiful. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the deck and listening to the little creek flowing. We appreciated that we could do our own cooking and avoid restaurants during this pandemic time. There was no Internet connection and cell phone service was very spotty, which just adds to the serenity of the place, in my opinion.
*****(5 stars) Amazing Left on Sep 20, 2020 for a stay in Sep 2020
hands down the best vacation I ever took!! And to make it that much better it was my honeymoon! Beautiful home and scenery!
***** (5 stars) Clean, Quiet Vacation Home Left on Aug 12, 2019 for a stay in Jul 2019
We really enjoyed this clean, quiet vacation rental. This was the first time we had rental a vacation home and we were very pleased. It was great to bring the family to a "home" environment vs stuffing the family in a hotel room. The entire process was hassle free. Very relaxing.
Perfect location and beautiful cottage
Left on Jul 8, 2019 for a stay in Jul 2019
***** (5 stars) Perfect location and closer to pictured rocks. Secluded with a beautiful meadow in the back of home.

Property manager

Hiawatha's Hideaway - vacation homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1350 sq ft (125 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Eben Junction, MI

What's nearby

  • Rock River Canyon Wilderness - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Grand Island - 35 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Munising Falls - 39 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Ojibwa Casino Marquette - 40 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock River Retreat Located Between Munising & Mqt, 20 Miles To Picture Rocks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rock River Retreat Located Between Munising & Mqt, 20 Miles To Picture Rocks!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rock River Retreat Located Between Munising & Mqt, 20 Miles To Picture Rocks!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rock River Retreat Located Between Munising & Mqt, 20 Miles To Picture Rocks! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hiawatha National Forest, Rock River Canyon Wilderness, and Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge. Alger County Fairgrounds and Laughing Whitefish Lake Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Rock River Retreat Located Between Munising & Mqt, 20 Miles To Picture Rocks! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Home Away from Home
As titled, this retreat is truly a home away from home whether you decide to sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, or you venture out and about and return each day to your vacation home. A true UP gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was okay. Older home far from town or commercial area. Only one bathroom...
We had fun as a family. It was only one bathroom so it was a challenge but overall it was a great time as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home-base for our stay
The yard and property are well-maintained and there are safe outdoor spaces for young children to explore and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock river
Great place to stay for snowmobiling! Second time here and happy once again. Plenty of room for gear and plenty of parking, close to gas station and bar right down the road with food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice home away from home!
It was a nice and comfy place to stay and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia L., Montague, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote and relaxing
We loved the house and the property. The lack of cell signal was an issue when we were trying to plan our days out. We found we had to figure out the driving info in town the day before. I also missed the northern lights 2 nights in a row as I was oblivious and the lovely deck faces south. If you want peace and quiet it's perfect. The house is clean and cozy and has everything you need. There is lots of space for the kids to run wild. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Enjoyed the house and property. Everything you need is pretty much supplied already. Our boys enjoyed the creek. Great ice cream shop right down the road. Only downside is no cell service which would help planning next day activities, but was already stated prior and wasn't a big deal to us. If you like being away from everything this is a great place to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T., Onondaga, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We had a great time at this beautiful property. Very clean and spacious! Loved being able to unplug with no Wi-Fi or cell service and it was just what our family needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Very peaceful and comfortable stay! Minutes away from everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome
this was a wonderful experience
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Rodger R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very good experience
Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unplug and relax
This was our first trip to the Upper Peninsula and our first time using Vrbo to find housing. My teenage daughter wanted to celebrate her 16th birthday exploring the UP wilderness and actually found the Rock River Retreat on Vrbo. Having never done this before I was a little cautious going into this. Lisa made all the reservations and paperwork a breeze. We received timely communications and were able to complete the reservation process with no incidents. The Rock River Retreat is a beautiful older home in the hamlet of Eben Junction, Michigan. It's not in the "middle of nowhere" but you can see it from there. The home itself is spotlessly clean and well maintained and the starter supplies are more than sufficient to get you going. If you do need something, the Chatham Co-op store is 10 minutes down the road and has a very nice selection for a small rural grocery store. Our own house it out in the country so we are familiar with rural living but the peace and serenity that surrounds you on the beautifully maintained 18 acres seemed to melt the every day stress away. That being said, there are some caveats to country living. The house is on well water and will have a bit of a sulfur odor to it. It's harmless and the water is fine for cooking, bathing and drinking but if you are not used to it, you might want to bring a couple of gallon jugs of drinking water. The other thing to be aware of is the lack of cell service/internet. Some may view this as an inconvenience but we viewed it as a feature of the house! Our daughter and her best friend were forced to put down their phones and talk to us and each other. There are board games in the closet to keep you busy and there are plenty of spots in the house and property to curl up with a good book. The only time I missed my phone was when there was some weather moving in and I couldn't check on the local forcast. We did find that the "weather stick" was surprisingly accurate! (You'll have to stay here to figure out just exactly what I'm talking about! LOL!) We spent a couple days exploring the Munising area and made one trip to Marquette. There is so much to do, we will have to come back several more times to work through our bucket list. Lisa and Tom were great hosts, checking with us over the weekend to make sure our stay was a pleasant and peaceful one. It was nice to just sit back and relax and enjoy the peace and beauty of the Rock River Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

Quiet and Peaceful
The location of the house is on a nice, quiet and peaceful piece of property. Had everything we needed for our stay and not to far from Munising. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get away from their busy lives, wish we could have stayed longer. There is only one down side and that is we could have used a 2nd bathroom with having 6 people staying.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Very Nice!!
The house was perfect for our stay in the UP! It was centrally located for our daily activities and in a nice, quiet location. We were very happy with every aspect of our stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

kristen s.

moldy nightmare!
Uninhabitable lower level. Marketed to sleep 10 which included a lower level bedroom and pull out couch. We were aparty of nine. Clear water damage a foot up on the woodwork in the lower level. Floor wet. Dehumidifier running but not helping. Mold on the walls. Even the sheets on the bed were wet. We slept in the floor upstairs. Off the beaten path and very difficult to find. Not convenient to the sites in Munising or Marquette honestly. Tried to call house manager several times and got no response or help while we were there. Well water with horrible sulfer stench. Would not recommend!