Title: Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=107770865&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach Lakefront vacation home in Grand Marais with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach ![Exterior - Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach (Grand Marais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107780000/107770900/107770865/d7d45b31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach (Grand Marais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107780000/107770900/107770865/6e272a5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets - Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach (Grand Marais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107780000/107770900/107770865/77492f74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach (Grand Marais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107780000/107770900/107770865/70901c32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach (Grand Marais)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107780000/107770900/107770865/baaef602.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Aurora Borealis Cottage, in Grand Marais, Michigan is a haven for relaxation. Unwind on the peaceful enclosed front porch or take a stroll to nearby restaurants and shops. This charming cottage is just steps from West Bay Diner and across the street from a public beach on Lake Superior's bay. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach Welcome to Aurora Borealis Cottage! This stunning two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage, complete with a sofa sleeper, is located next to West Bay Diner, just across the street from a public beach on the bay in beautiful downtown Grand Marais, Michigan. This unique cottage features a peaceful enclosed front porch, perfect for stepping back in time. Relax and reflect on days gone by while savoring the moment to restore your spirit for the days ahead. Within walking distance, you'll find restaurants, museums, gift shops, and stores, as well as the breathtaking sunrises and sunset beaches Lake Superior has to offer. Seasonal property available May 1 thru November 1 only. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68692700/68692663/b1577d37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage - Dutch storybook bungalow across from campground overlooking beach Grand Marais - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=68692663&PinnedHotelID=68692663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102248500/102248464/a698c797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EXPLORE Munising Cottage 217 Munising - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 7.4 Good 3 reviews CA $305 CA $543 total includes taxes & fees Jan 29 - Jan 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=102248464&PinnedHotelID=102248464&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936800/33936715/deccc1af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PERFECT LOCATION! 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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 83698 ## About the area Located in Grand Marais, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Grand Marais travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Marais.dx183371) [View more Vacation homes in Grand Marais](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Marais-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183371-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.66933%2C-85.98176&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ir4AsZe_El2L1KbjHdI3ISYjUzE=) Grand Marais, MI ### What's nearby - ![Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092363/da3a1473-534d-455f-9be5-9fab8983bb72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Sable Falls at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Grand Marais Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555815199/b7c613e9-d7d2-476b-b2e9-772d7269a816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sable Falls 2 min drive \- 3.0 km - ![Great Blue on final approach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532668667/0358634e-cf33-43ff-a21d-5c33ed1cf383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seney National Wildlife Refuge 40 min drive \- 58.8 km - Pickle Barrel House Museum 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Light Keepers House Museum 3 min drive \- 1.9 km ### Getting around - Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) 116 min drive ### Restaurants - Grand Marais Tavern 4 min walk - The Dunes Saloon Lake Superior Brewing Company 6 min walk - The Breakwall 5 min walk - The Dream Bean Machine 7 min walk - West Bay Diner & Delicatessen 1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach? ### What time is check-out at Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach? ### Where is Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Cottage across for public Bayshore beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paul M. Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness Nice view, quiet part of town, walk across the street to a sandy beach. Close to restaurants and groceries. Many updates, well kept, nice bathroom, bedrooms are a little small. We liked it very much. ##### Paul M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mackenna M. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place. Walk right across the street to the beach, next door to the cutest diner, across from the friendliest toy store. My kids were in heaven. Quiet place, very clean, and decorated nicely. It felt very homey. ##### Mackenna M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler B. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our favorite place during our trip. The house has an amazing front porch that you could spend hours on. Right next door is a diner. The smoothie/coffee place was within walking distance. The beach wasn’t very crowded. I would recommend this stay to anyone contemplating it. ##### Tyler B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan E. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Leaf peeper tour Love the cabin and perfect for us. ##### Susan E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn S. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gr at little place Perf ct location. Very clean. Fully stocked with supplies as advertised. ##### Dawn S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy w. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful surprise We were a group of 4 adult retirees and were extremely happy with the rental. ##### Cindy w. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darlene G. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location The location more than made up for the property's shortcomings since it's a short walk to the cute downtown and the spacious beach where you can see sunsets and hunt for rocks. It's also a short drive from waterfalls and beach trails.The porch has a partial view of Lake Superior and is a highlight, but the bedrooms are so small there is only room for a queen bed and nightstands. No dressers or space to open suitcases. In one bedroom, we had to tilt the bed in order to open and close the door. The inside is a little cramped and isn't as turned out as it looks in the photos. There is no dishwasher and only one bathroom, which does have storage space for everyone's toiletries. But the inconveniences were minor, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. ##### Darlene G. 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