Title: - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunbeam Cottage - charming 2-bed lakefront house minutes from Big Bay ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105785600/105785587/2f7313ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105785600/105785587/6566e4a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105785600/105785587/bc86a582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105785600/105785587/090e08f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105785600/105785587/db47ba9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sunbeam Cottage - charming 2-bed lakefront house minutes from Big Bay provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Sunbeam Cottage - charming 2-bed lakefront house minutes from Big Bay Welcome to Sunbeam Cottage, a charming 2-bedroom house on Lake Independence, less than two miles from shops and restaurants in Big Bay. Original hardwood flooring, multi-paned windows, antique hardware, and vintage shutter blinds bring out the 1920s character of the cottage, while the sparkling lake views, welcoming sunroom, outdoor seating, and spacious deck create a picturesque and comfortable surrounding to relax and enjoy time away on your vacation. The property's 300 feet of lake frontage and private dock make the space is ideal for those looking for a peaceful getaway. While the U.P. boasts many lakes, Lake Independence's unique features include its stone-and-sand bottom, warm temperature, and shallow depth. No freezing limbs, no water shoes required, and no drop off after 20 feet! In summer, walk down the stairs at the end of the dock into the water and play in the lake all day, venture out onto the lake in the rowboat or kayak available for guest use, or relax in the hammock as the breeze blows. Open the windows in the sunroom to enjoy the feel of being outside, but without the bugs! And if fishing is on your to-do list, Lake Independence is an ideal place to catch jumbo perch, walleye, bass, and more. When hunger calls, the easy-to-use pellet grill is perfect for cooking for the whole family, or visit Big Bay's historic Thunder Bay Inn and then stop for ice cream afterward. While you're in town, enquire at Huron Mountain Outfitters about kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and motor boats available for rent! Although there is not a private boat launch on the property, boat launch for Lake Independence is available at Perkins Park. Looking for a place to stay during your winter snowmobiling adventure? Sunbeam Cottage is available for rental year-round. Stay cozy inside while enjoying the view of the frozen lake, or make the house your base for ice fishing on Lake Independence. Pets welcome! Pet fee is $50 per stay. Pack and play and booster seat/high chair are available upon request. Families with toddlers may wish to note that there is no fence to keep children from the steeply pitched hill down to the lake. Occupancy is limited to five people (six with an infant): due to the size of the bedrooms, there is not space for air mattresses or additional sleeping options. The second cottage on this property is undergoing renovations and will be ready to rent soon. Rest assured, no work will take place during guest stays. We can't wait to share this exciting expansion with you! The metal dock is in place from late May to mid-October and is removed for storage during the colder months. Accessibility: Entry via back deck uses stairs Entry via front (lake side) of house has no stairs but does require walking across lawn and up one step to enter house Security: Security camera faces away from house toward back deck and driveway No cameras inside house ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Foosball table ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29625600/29625600/b61c46df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huron Horizons - Magical Sunsets & Four Seasons of Recreational Opportunities! 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If pet waste is left in the yard, guest pays additional cleaning fee of $45. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 ## About the area Big Bay is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. 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This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-Bay-Hotels-Sunbeam-Cottage-Charming-2-Bed-Lakefront-House-Minutes-From-Big-Bay.h105785587.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Sunbeam Cottage - charming 2-bed lakefront house minutes from Big Bay? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sunbeam Cottage - charming 2-bed lakefront house minutes from Big Bay? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sunbeam Cottage - charming 2-bed lakefront house minutes from Big Bay located? > Located in Big Bay, this family-friendly vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Superior, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Hidden Beach and Little Presque Isle Recreation Area. Marquette Maritime Museum and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum are also within 32 mi (52 km). ## Have a question? 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