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A glass table and chairs on a balcony overlooking a lake with a sunset.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a small island with a stove.
A garden with various plants, a small pond, and a rock formation.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, and a window.
A beach with a sunset over the water, trees, and a distant shoreline.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Big Bay, MI
  • Place, Lake Independence
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Michigan University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Presque Isle Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Bay

With a stay at this cottage in Big Bay, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Superior and Lake Independence. .This cottage is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from Northern Michigan University and 19 mi (30.6 km) from Little Presque Isle Recreation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Independence - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Northern Michigan University - 38 min drive - 34.7 miles
  • Superior Dome - 41 min drive - 35.8 miles
  • Presque Isle Park - 42 min drive - 36.7 miles
  • Marquette Mountain - 48 min drive - 40.3 miles

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thunder Bay Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjack Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Hollow - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy, Quiet, Getaway for Single or Couple

What a way to spend a vacation riding the rails in your very own Caboose. She's beautiful since being fully redone to make the visitor comfortable . Bedroom is at the back of the Caboose which has a Full size bed, new I might add. There is a full bath which has a walk in shower. .The Kitchen is fully equipped. but If you would like to grill out while enjoying the beautiful grounds, it's there for you also. You are 90 feet from Lake Independence which will thrill your desire to fish or just play in her nice warm inland water. THERE WILL BE A CANOE AND KAYAK AT YOUR DISPOSAL, MY COMPLIMENTS. You will enjoy air conditioning, internet and Direct T.V. There is a fire pit for your enjoyment. We have wonderful dark skies so you can be thrilled by all the BRIGHTstars.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Cozy, Quiet, Getaway for Single or Couple Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little rental with everything you could need. The hosts were helpful & welcomingIts cozy and peaceful here!We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous! Host was the best! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A unique experience staying in a caboose
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Beautiful area!

Clean, charming, and very welcoming owners. Will stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Caboose

Unique and comfortable place to stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun and quirky caboose! This was the perfect base camp for us and our motley crew, and Gina and Paul were just lovely. The lake was beautiful and location spot on for chasing waterfalls and Superior beach time with the pups. The caboose was super charming with everything we needed….we would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mary t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute Green Caboose

Beautiful location and very nice owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brita O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly and helpful host

We and our dogs enjoyed the property on the lake 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little property. Did end up getting colder than I expected but there was a heater for use. I spent most of my time hiking or in marquette which was an easy drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet getaway

This place is adorable! Such a lovely place to land in the UP. Hope to be back again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and cozy

Neat area to stay lots of things to do ! We hit waterfalls and new to us mountain bike trails in big bay which are amazing !! I found the unique caboose very cozy and accommodating ! Thank you for a great weekend in big bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cutest caboose!

My husband, our dog and I spent 2 nights at this wonderful spot! The caboose had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were great and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Caboose

Absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gina and paul were very friendly and helpful with information about the area. The caboose was cute and unique definitely a experience. Lots of fresh apples on the trees right outside the door.Seen an eagle on the property and several deer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Actually, we were given the option to transfer to another VRBO for the same price. We did & it was an even better place. Thank you, Gina & Paul.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Very nice and cozy place! I would highly recommend it!!! Gina was very welcoming and makes a very good cranberry coffee cake:) Thanks Gina!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Vacation

We fished every day so didn’t spend alot of time in the caboose. However, it was clean, well furnished, and very comfortable. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once-in-a-Lifetime

Loved the setting! So unique! The hosts were very accommodating. Caboose had all the amenities, but the internet tended to be unpredictable at times. Great weather while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

This little caboose had everything we needed and more! Came equipped with all bedding, dishes, pot & pans, utensils and etc. Paul & Gina were genuinely the host & hostess with the most! Also, enjoyed the sunset on Lake Independence, just beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a perfect getaway!

We had an enjoyable stay. The caboose has everything necessary in it and outside. Gina and Paul are very nice and responsive hosts. Gina's gorgeous garden is the best place ever to have your morning coffee! The area is full of natural wonders, and you will rarely see other people on your hiking trail. We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Staying in the caboose on Lake Independence was a very unique and fun experience. The cabin is small, but cozy and comfortable, and you can’t beat the grounds and the view. Gina and Paul a delight - always available, never intrusive, ever generous. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a short stay (just two nights) so didn't have a lot of time to enjoy Independence Lake but it looked fun for kayaking and just floating around. Our hosts were so friendly and greeted us when we arrived, made sure we had everything we needed. We hiked around Sugarloaf Mountain, and visited the beach on Lake Superior which was awesome. Overall very cozy and beautiful location if water and woods are your thing. Close enough to Marquette to enjoy that area too. Eat at Crams cafe before heading home, it was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place

My girlfriend and I stayed here for a couple of days on a trip exploring northern Michigan. The location is perfect and there's a really nice park right down the road which has a nice beach and beautiful pine forest, which we unfortunately only realized on the day we were leaving. We were exploring a lot, driving around so we didn't spend too much time other than at night when we were exhausted from traveling around all day, but we loved everything about this place. The property is really nice and in an amazing spot. I think the only thing I would change is to replace the cabinet with the dishes with a love seat or something. Definitely a unique place and we would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

randy a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic Caboose

Absolutely Magical Stay in the Converted Caboose!Our stay at the caboose in Big Bay, MI was nothing short of incredible. From the moment we arrived, we could feel how thoughtfully this space was designed. It was spotless, cozy, and had everything we needed—including a perfectly equipped kitchen that made it easy to cook together. Even the furniture was impressively well-chosen; the thickly padded folding chairs had a surprisingly La-Z-Boy-like comfort, making meals and laptop time genuinely relaxing.Waking up to the serene lake view and kayaking out to see the Huron Mountains reflecting on the water was a highlight we’ll never forget. The location is just secluded enough for peace and privacy but close enough to explore the area. We took advantage of the nearby waterfalls, great local hiking, and even played some pickleball at the nearby courts—you could also play tennis there if that’s your thing. The local ice cream shop and historic Thunder Bay Inn added a special small-town charm to our evenings.What made the experience extra special were the hosts. Paul and Gina were friendly, helpful, and full of great local tips. We really appreciated the waterfall guide and the chance to chat about their other unique rental properties.Between the natural beauty, the charming caboose, and the warmth of the hosts, this was easily one of our favorite getaways. Whether you’re looking to relax, paddle, hike, or just recharge, this is the perfect spot. We’ll definitely be
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very cool!

Everything went smooth as was as described. Our hosts were responsive and welcoming! We couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022