Title: Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure Vacation home in Skandia with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure ![Exterior - Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure (Skandia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939200/86939109/w908h683x58y0-6c3b8557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure (Skandia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939200/86939109/w904h683x60y0-271e75db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure (Skandia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939200/86939109/w506h683x259y0-73821bfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure (Skandia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939200/86939109/w904h683x60y0-fd7a6e0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure (Skandia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86940000/86939200/86939109/w904h683x60y0-582af524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a tranquil retreat in the Upper Peninsula, where woods surround you and adventure beckons. This comfortable duplex offers high speed WiFi, a well-appointed kitchen with essentials like coffee and tea, a cozy living room with games for rainy days, and an unfinished basement with washer dryer. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - 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. ### Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure Comfortable, clean, private duplex, just 15 minutes from Marquette. Surrounded by woods and next to Camp 4 Road (a gateway to snowmobiling, overlanding, and adventure mountain biking), this is a perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a gateway to adventure or a tranquil place to stay while still being just a few minutes from all that Marquette and the central Upper Peninsula have to offer. You’ll enjoy high speed WiFi, in-unit washer and dryer, a well-appointed kitchen, and more. The Space: This comfortable, clean, private duplex connects to the other unit through a garage, so you have privacy and silence. While it doesn't fit into any hip description of style or trendy architecture, it's well maintained, wonderfully comfortable, and surrounded by beautiful Upper Peninsula woods. The living room has two couches (one of which is a queen fold-out sleeper sofa), a coffee table, a smart TV, and a dedicated work desk. The drawers under the television have a variety of games and other fun things to do if you're stuck inside on a rainy or snowy afternoon. The kitchen has a table to seat 6, a full-size range and oven, stainless steel sink, full-size refrigerator, and ample selection of cutlery, silverware, pots, pans, strainers (we stayed in an vacation rental without a strainer, once...), and cooking essentials. Coffee, tea, and a few basic instant meals (think ramen) are provided to tide you over until you can get to a grocery store. The full bathroom has towels and wash cloths for 6, a basic assortment of toiletries, bug spray, med kit items, and other essentials. The master bedroom has a king bed and a second smart television, along with a large closet, iron, ironing board, ceiling fan, oscillating floor fan, and laundry basket. The second bedroom has a double bed, smaller closet, oscillating fan, and children's toys and books. In the unfinished basement, you'll find a full-sized washer and dryer. The backyard has a small deck, propane grill, and fire pit, all of which are shared with the other unit. There is paved parking for one car in front of the garage, along with ample parking in the gravel, plowed areas for other vehicles and trailers. The driveway is a pull-through, U-shaped drive that connects with the neighboring duplex, making it easy to manage a snowmobile or 4-wheeler trailer. The internet is a 300 MBPS symmetrical fiber optic connection that's distributed by a WiFi router. If you're looking for a serene place to work remotely, this is it! Guest Access: You have private, full access to the entire 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex unit, including the unfinished basement with your own washer and dryer. The garage is between the two units in this duplex, so there isn't a shared wall between you and the other unit. Please note that you do not have access to the garage. The driveway, deck, backyard, propane grill, and fire pit are shared between the units. Other Things To Note: Most importantly, we know you're on vacation and are paying a modest cleaning fee. We'll ask you to wash your dishes and clean up any real messes in the kitchen, but we'll do the rest. In the winter, we hire out the plowing and snow clearing. Our plow guys are fantastic and get to us as fast as they can, but there may be times when there is some notable snow on the ground before they arrive. The same goes for Yalmer Road. The house is surrounded by beautiful, peaceful Upper Peninsula woods. We work hard to keep the residents of those woods outdoors where they belong, but you may encounter bugs, spiders, and furry friends. Mosquito season peaks in late May and June; we offer bug spray for our guest's convenience. We also have a perimeter rodent bait system around the foundation that does an excellent job of keeping mice out of the house. You're most likely to encounter a mouse in September and October when they're actively looking for places to spend the winter. The house is about 15 minutes from Marquette, 20 minutes from the hospital, 25 minutes from the NMU campus, and 45 minutes from Munising and the Pictured Rocks. It's a wonderful gateway to adventure and exploration in the U.P.! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87140000/87130600/87130546/c0ce51ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage House Downtown - Spacious - Has it all! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ![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%7C46.40578%2C-87.21649&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5Em7fXfZK47TWui3iFuPhUhf-K4=) Skandia, MI #### What's nearby - Ojibwa Casino Marquette \- 21 min drive \- 20.1 km - Lake Superior Roadside Park \- 22 min drive \- 21.9 km - Marquette Mountain \- 22 min drive \- 30.3 km - UP Health System - Marquette \- 25 min drive \- 27.4 km - Northern Michigan University \- 27 min drive \- 28.4 km #### Getting around - Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪A&M Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Sturgis Saloon - ‬4 min drive - ‪Root 41 Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure? ### Where is Cozy Retreat in the Woods & Gateway to Adventure located? ## Have a question? 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