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Jackie's Up North Retreat - Family Getaway - Unplug from it all to reconnect

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Jackie's Up North Retreat - Family Getaway - Unplug from it all to reconnect

Welcome to Jackie's Up North Retreat. Location is the key to this one-story home which is within walking distance to everything Grand Marais has, to offer including Lake Superior beaches. Relax with friends and family in this spacious retreat, with plenty of room for large groups to sit back and unplug. Games, books, and puzzles, along with all the adventures of the great UP just outside your door.

This three-bedroom, two-bath home sleeps 14. The first bedroom and second bedroom each have two queen beds (bunk). All of the bunks are custom made with memory foam mattresses. The third bedroom has two full beds (bunk). The living room has a full-size futon bed with a pillow top mattress. The first bathroom has a full bath with a stand-up shower, and the second full bath has a tub with a shower. The living room is equipped with lots of comfortable seating and a large farm table for gathering for meals. There is a fully equipped kitchen as well as a laundry room and all linens are included to make your stay easy. Outside you will find a charcoal grill and fire pit with plenty of seating for the warmer months. There is wifi in the house but no TV.

Located in the town of Grand Marais, guests are just a couple blocks away from local restaurants, grocery stores, beaches, and museums. Bring bikes and ride the quiet streets in town. Or head east to Burt Township School Forest and ride/hike the trails along the Sucker River. Great location for kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and power sports, the retreat is open all seasons for all your awaiting adventures!

Property manager

LESLIE A DAVIS

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Get Away - Unplug from it all to reconnect Grand Marais
77271

About the neighborhood

Map
Grand Marais, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Pickle Barrel House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Light Keepers House Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sable Falls - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stonehouse Bakery Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman's Main Stop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Marais Harbor Front Range Light - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackie's Up North Retreat - Family Getaway - Unplug from it all to reconnect pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jackie's Up North Retreat - Family Getaway - Unplug from it all to reconnect?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jackie's Up North Retreat - Family Getaway - Unplug from it all to reconnect?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jackie's Up North Retreat - Family Getaway - Unplug from it all to reconnect located?

Located in the heart of Grand Marais, this vacation home is steps from Pickle Barrel House Museum and Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum. Lake Superior and Light Keepers House Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Jackie's Up North Retreat - Family Getaway - Unplug from it all to reconnect Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in
It was perfect everything was nice had so much fun love to comeback sometime .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable retreat
We had a fabulous time here and hope to come back. The home had everything we needed and even more than we expected. The kitchen and bathrooms were stocked well and the beds were quite comfortable. It's bigger than it appears in the photos. The proximity to downtown and two separate beaches made it really enjoyable to walk and bike. There's also a very large dog park just a couple of blocks away that was perfect for our two dogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Really liked the place but could use some work. The drain was not attached to the sink so leaked when using sinks right side. ( kitchen sink). Furniture in the living room is very uncomfortable. But we enjoyed our stay very much .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

PAM AND LEN N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Safety
Just a few safety issues with uneven floors. Trip hazard for the elderely. Otherwise loved the cabin and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time at Jackie's retreat
This was the best place we have rented so far in Grand Marais. We were allowed to bring our dogs. There were enough comfy beds for 5 adults, which 2 were our adult kids who needed their own bedroom. The house was much larger than what we imagined from the photos. It was very homey feeling there and there was everything provided as stated. Except it showed outdoor patio furniture and there wasn't any. The weather was exceptionally warm for that time of year (May) but the house was perfectly comfortable for warm weather and heating at night. Everyone loved the comfortable queen sized bunk beds. It was very close to walk to town and very close to drive to the beach. Could probably have walked but we were rockhounding in the dark so we drove. The neighbors were nice, its a quiet street. Our dogs loved going for walks on the sidewalked streets. It was everything we had hoped it would be and more. Only complaints is that the living room furniture was a bit uncomfortable. The lack of a television only bothered my 3 year old grandson who couldn't watch his favorite cartoons. Most days we were so busy doing things he somehow survived with no tv for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jackie's Retreat
Beautiful location in a wonderfully little town Highly recommend a stay here as it was very peaceful We very much enjoyed our time here
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonny P., Stanwood

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and beautiful
We very much enjoyed our stay! Such a cute and homey place. The tribute to Jackie is very moving and makes the place even more special. The walk to downtown was great and the people in Grand Marais are amazing! Easy access to snowmobile trails. Our dogs loved watching the deer that are by the house every hour of the day and night. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable
Jackie's Retreat was more than we could ever have expected. Our group enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect. We are already looking at booking again for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Snowmobile Trip
Second time staying at this property. Very clean, close to downtown, and the snowmobile trails. We will definitely come back. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., Marysville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great time in GM
Great place to stay right in town. We had plenty of room to spare with only having 5 people. Best part was the location as it’s right in town. Just blocks from the bay, downtown and Lake Superior. Bedrooms are very simple but large bunk beds. Beds are definitely on the firm side. Living room furniture is lacking though. What is there is not comfortable so not a great space to hang in a rainy day. Plenty of kitchen space and supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TOM B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
The house was perfect size for all our family (6 adults). It’s location was great for walking to everything we did.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect place for our group of 12. Loves the small town, beach access, and so many things to do within an hour drive!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great UP Visit
Easy travel to the East to take in Crisp Point Light House, Vermillion, Whitefish Point, and Tahquamenon Falls. Just as easy to travel west to hit Au Sable Light Station, Mosquito Falls, Chapel Falls, and Miners Castle. Location was prefect for walking to restaurants, bars, and shopping in Grand Marais.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022