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Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10161.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Gwinn, MI
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park
    11 min drive
  • Johnson Lake
    12 min drive
  • Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park
    13 min drive
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    14 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!

"Nestled in the heart of God’s county, just outside of Gwinn, MI, you will find the peaceful East Bass Lake full of blue gill, largemouth bass, and breathtaking views. Cozied up to the lake, sitting quaintly on its jutting peninsula, is our fully furnished ‘Cedar Retreat’. Blending in with its surrounding vegetation, the Cedar Retreat offers a quiet, tranquil, and a peaceful overall break from our fast-pace reality, while still being accessible to Marquette and Gwinn. Close to trail #8, our all-season getaway is prefect for all walks of life. You will have the entire cabin to yourself and other guests within your party. All linens, kitchenware and cooking spices will be included.

With the ability to sleep up to 10 guests, the Cedar Retreat houses a total of 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Our main floor features 2 bedrooms; 1 bunk room with 2 sets of bunks, and 1 bedroom with a queen size bed and private bathroom. The spacious master suite including a private master bath and walk in closet, is located in the loft above. In addition to the beds, there is a pull-out queen sofa bed located in the living room.

A gourmet chef's dream is complete with our fully functional kitchen featuring expansive cabinets, a double oven, glass stove top, and spacious double door refrigerator. Adjacent to the kitchen is a dining room area with a unique, custom made, tin ceiling accent. Across from the gourmet kitchen is the living room, featuring a sensational view. Imagine waking up and drinking a cup of coffee or tea while watching the sunrise or snuggled up by the fire place, sipping a cup of hot cocoa while snowflakes swirl and dance their way to the ground. Just through the door in the living room, on our spacious deck is a hot tub and gathering area perfect for entertaining and taking a relaxing dip after a fun-filled day on the water. While staying at our retreat, you will have accessibility to kayaks, a paddle boat, and our newly renovated dock to use at your leisure. East Bass Lake is EXCELLENT for panfish fishing, toss in a line off our dock and we can almost guarantee a catch with every cast.

Cedar Retreat is also equipped with a Tesla Charger.
We are located approximately 2 miles from trail#8 and the Kwik Trip gas station, 22.7 miles from the heart of Marquette with amenities like golfing, hiking, shopping, and skiing, 44.8 miles from Munising with amenities like the Pictured Rocks Tours, and 172 miles from Mackinaw City.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Johnson Lake. A spa tub is available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Forsyth Township Ball Park and 11 minutes from Peter Nordeen Park
This cabin offers its guests a spa tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gwinn cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Sadie Strasser

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1733 sq ft (161.0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please clean up after your fur baby :)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House and Property
In a nicely secluded neighborhood on the Lake. Very Clean, big deck on the house, updated interior. The lake view is the best. Right on the lake with big windows to see everything. Wonderful to wake up to. Heat was perfect for our stay in November. Will definitely stay here again if we are ever in Gwinn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house
We enjoyed the cedar retreat. The location was an easy 30 minute drive to Marquette. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the Boxes Checked!
I was tasked with finding a place to stay for our family to celebrate our son's wedding weekend. I looked for a place that would sleep at least 8 (Cedar Retreat sleeps 10), had adequate space and bathrooms (open floor plan and 3 bathrooms), air conditioning, and a good size kitchen with nice appliances. Like I said it checked all the boxes and exceeded our expectations. The outdoor area is outstanding as well. Seating for 10 people and I know this because were ALL sitting outside star gazing one night. This is when my sister said, "we should make this an annual event!" I knew that Cedar Retreat had a hand in creating a new family tradition. Everyone was comfortable in all areas of the home. Thank you for a wonderful, checked all the boxes kind of stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation We Have Had
We have been vacationing in the Upper Peninsula for a few years now. Without a doubt I can say that this property has been the best we have stayed at during our vacation. Kelly was great to work with and made it very easy. The house is gorgeous with plenty of room for our group (2 families of 4 and 1 small dog). The property is right in the heart of all of the great places to go see in western (U.P.) Michigan. We spent 8 nights at the property. 3 days we just decided to stay home and enjoy the view, and the lake that was available. We rented a small fishing boat from the local bait shop for the week and was able to dock it to the dock in front of the house. The kids loved catching the bluegill and crappie the lake had to offer as well as swim/kayak. The lake on the backside of the house is not very deep so they had no issue swimming out away from shore. Another perk we didnt know about until we got there was that you have access to both the dock across the street and the one out your back yard. The hot tub was amazing! Especially when it was raining outside. At night, after we all were out in the sun all day it was nice to come back to the house where the central AC made it great for sleeping. The upstairs shower is another nice touch. At night we were able to connect to netflix and watch a movie, while the kids played on their nintendo switch. Really I have no complaints at all. We are already talking about getting this property again next year. Thanks again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lakefront Getaway
We absolutely loved our week at Cedar Retreat! This cottage was perfect for our family of six (including my senior parents and adult children). We especially enjoyed this gorgeous property's stunning lakefront views, modern furnishings, comfy beds, and roomy interior. During our stay, we had a great time kayaking on the lake, catching fish from this cabin's two docks, and unwinding in the included hot tub. All in all, this was one of the most beautiful, comfortable, and relaxing properties we've ever rented. We're looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
We had a great stay at this cottage on the lake! Caught several fish throughout the stay - pike, a few big bass and sunfish. View from living room was incredible. The hot tub was great. The lake was nice - not a great swimming lake but you can definitely wade in a ways - and our young boys didn’t mind swimming in it! Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cedar Retreat was a wonderful place for our family of 10 to vacation together. The cabin was very clean and was situated right on the water. The Master Suite was magazine cover worthy! We enjoyed a gorgeous view every day. Our teens had loads of fun fishing and kayaking. We brought 2 kayaks and with the 3 the cabin provided, everyone was busy. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Summer Getaway
We loved our stay at the Cedar Retreat and our expectations were exceeded from the moment we pulled up. Picturesque views of the lake and beautifully decorated on the inside. The double-bunk room worked out perfectly for the 10-13yo kids. They spent hours in the kayaks and hot tub. The quiet setting was ideal for relaxing. Docks on both sides of the peninsula provided options for dropping in a fishing line. The upstairs bedroom suite was unbelievable! There's no doubt, we'll look into this property for our next UP vacation. I could stay there for an entire summer. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

'Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
The rental was very clean tidy well organized and decorated. If you are looking for a place to get away and know that you are taking care of this is it. One word of caution make sure you look at your maps to get there. DO NOT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to get away, relax and have fun.
I booked the cottage for a family get together. It was comfortable enough for my elderly in-laws who have mobility issues and enjoyed by our college age kids as well. From any window there is a view of the lake. The deck has lots of lounging space. The hot tub was a bonus. We brought a kayak and used 2 of the 3 that were at the cottage. Bass Lake is perfect for kayaking and birdwatching. We don’t fish, but saw many folks out there catching them. On the rainy day, we hung out inside and played games. There was plenty of room for 6 adults to spread out and relax. Lovely decor, a lot of thoughtful touches, and comfortable beds. It isn’t too far from Marquette for shopping and visiting breweries. I really couldn’t ask for more. I miss being at Cedar Retreat already. We all want to return. I have added this place to my favorites for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024