[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. Lakefront vacation home in Big Bay with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61120000/61119700/61119669/dcc58473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61120000/61119700/61119669/w1632h828x80y0-2bab21c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61120000/61119700/61119669/d3b01497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61120000/61119700/61119669/54097120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61120000/61119700/61119669/43b16acb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. Beautiful A-Frame cottage on the sandy shores on lake independence. Great location with easy access to the lake from your own private sand beach. Relax in a hammock and enjoy the sound of the waves or take out one of the 4 kayaks for a lake excursion. For those who like to take a more relaxed approach to their vacation, The Thunderbay and Lumberjack are located in Big Bay and they are both open for lunch and dinner. You can take a short drive to The Big Bay Lighthouse which has tours of the grounds as well as a guided tour to the top of the lighthouse. There are also plenty of hiking trails for all ages. The hike to the top of the Thomas Rock is short and sweet but provides incredible views of Lake Superior/Lake Independence and the Big Bay Area. Just steps from the cabin you can hike the Iron River which leads you to the beautiful untouched beaches of Lake Superior. There is also the Yellow Dog River hiking trail which lead you to the amazing Yellow Dog waterfalls. Crams general store is also located in the heart of Big Bay. They provide anything from groceries, fishing license as well as bate and tackle and everyone’s favorite part... Soft serve ice cream. : ) Please reach out with any questions you have about the cabin itself or the Big Bay Area. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27330000/27321800/27321710/728e8de5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large home located on the shores of Lake Superior and Big Bay Harbor of Refuge Big Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=27321710&PinnedHotelID=27321710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24080000/24073200/24073186/1bbe2d87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect place to "GETAWAY' Big Bay - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=24073186&PinnedHotelID=24073186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90201400/90201366/7b03fdd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Lakefront Cottage with spectacular views! 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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 ### Property is also known as A frame Cabin Located on the Shores on Lake Independence A Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.817616,-87.68732&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:e%7Dw%7CGvlevO%3FW%3FU%40W%3FU%40W%3FU%40U%40W%40UBW%40SBWBU%40UBUBUDWBSDUBUDUDUDSDSDUFSDUFSDSFSFQFSHSFQFSHQHSFQHQHOHQHQJOHQJOHOJOJOJMJOHMLMJMJMLKJMLKJKLKLMLILIJKLINGLKLGLGNILGLENGLENGLENCLENENCLCNCNCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FP%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBNBNBLBNBNDLDNBLDNFLDNFLDLFNHLFLFLJNFLHJJLHLHLLLJJJLJJLLJJLJLLLHLJNJLJNJNHNJNHPJNHPHPHNHPFPHRHPFRFPHRFRFRFPDRFRDTFRDTDRDRDTDTBTDTBRDVBTBT%40TBTBV%40TBT%40T%40V%40T%3FT%40V%3FT%40V%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVAT%3FTAV%3FTAVATAVCRAVCTCVARCVCREVCTERCTETETERETERGRETGRERGRGRGRIPGRGRIPIPGPIPIPIPINKNIPKNINKNKNKNKLILMLKNKJMLKJMJKLMJMJMHMHKJMHOHMHMHMDOHMFMFODMFODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40Q%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMGOIMEMIMIOIMIKKMIMIMKMKKMMKKKMMKKKMMOIMKMKOKOKOIOKOIQKOIOIQIQIQGQIQIQGSGSIQGSGSGSESGSEUGSESEUESEUEUCUESCUEWCSCWASCWCUAUCUAWAUAW%3FUAW%3FUAU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZsrLe4ifQPYqjLA8H5B5d40sn_o=) Big bay, MI #### What's nearby - Sugarloaf Mountain - 44 min drive - 47.8 km - Northern Michigan University - 53 min drive - 56.8 km - Superior Dome - 54 min drive - 58.0 km - UP Health System - Marquette - 57 min drive - 59.7 km - Presque Isle Park - 63 min drive - 58.7 km #### Getting around - Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Thunder Bay Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lumberjack Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hungry Hollow - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A-Frame cabin located on the shores on lake Independence. located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Superior and within 25 mi (40 km) of Little Presque Isle Recreation Area and Hidden Beach. Northern Michigan University and Sugarloaf Mountain are also within 32 mi (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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