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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Brimley, MI
  • Brimley State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bay Mills Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wild Bluff Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Brimley

Within a short walk of Wheels of History Museum, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Brimley State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Brimley State Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bay Mills Casino - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wild Bluff Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kings Club Casino - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Point Iroquois Light Station - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sacy's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Back Bay Grill & Games - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Crane Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pickles Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Inn & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Sitting on the Back of the Bay

Beautiful sunrises & sunsets on the Back Bay. This home is a vacationers paradise. You can see Canada from the living room and watch the freighters. Boat launch 1000 ft away and we are currently working on putting in a boat dock. ATV and Snowmobile trail just feet away. A little slice of Paradise. Enjoy
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Amy Jere

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Brimley within a short 11-minute walk of Wheels of History Museum. You'll also find Bay Mills Casino and Brimley State Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Sitting on the Back of the Bay a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Sitting on the Back of the Bay?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.), which is 21.2 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport), which is around 6.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sitting on the Back of the Bay?

Yes, every accommodation at Sitting on the Back of the Bay comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

Sitting on the Back of the Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest and relaxation!

Beautiful location on the water. Very clean and comfortable. TV was hard to find local news stations. We don't all know how smart tvs work. Directions and programs would be helful. Just a suggestion. Loved the view from living room and deck. Saw 4 freighters in a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

UP Vacation

The property has an awesome view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular cabin - like a 5 Star hotel!

We wanted a place that was close to family where we could just relax. This exceeded all expectations! Everything had an extra special touch. The view is extraordinary - we even had Northern Lights on the first night! Beautiful deck and great for watching freighters and wildlife. The furnishings are lovely and everything feels new, yet retains that cabin feel. We had family stay with us one night with small kids and it was great for them too! We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

This place was in a great location for us to stay and meet up with other family members that were in town/live nearby. The place was clean and the view was excellent. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie H.

Good UP location /Beautiful view of the bay

This is a good location to be able to enjoy the far eastern side of the UP. Watch the Freighters heading to/from the locks. This is a “up north” getaway, not a luxury lake house. Some things have been updated, some things could be better with a little effort. The two bedrooms are small but functional. The beds. Very comfortable- relatively new mattresses good bedding. Good dressers bedrooms, Towels- plenty. The kitchen, not brand new but it all decent. Well stocked with dishes, glassware, toaster, coffeemaker (not keurig). The living room is decent, great view and a lovely gas fireplace. Ceiling fans (very helpful in the heat wave we were there for and 95% humidity). Hot water- good pressure. A Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher. New deck furniture and outdoor rug made an otherwise rough looking deck very usable. Backyard facing the bay has Solo stove firepit with chairs and a gas Grill (but we had to clean it to use) No physical access to the water from the yard. Easy access to the Soo for groceries and anything else you need and near the Bay Mills Casino. Some things could use attention to make the place shine: Full Bathroom is dated but ok, the tub and shower are oddly separate units. The shower needs a better curtain. The hallway needs better light fixture or Bulbs. Windows and screens-need to be cleaned of spider webs/bugs. A few sticky spots in cabinets. Baseboard covers need a coat of paint. Outside needs maintenance. Missing gutters, holes in the deck need repair.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

Great location

We had a fun stay at this property. Location was great as we could walk to a small fishing pier and also to a great local restaurant. The layout of the house worked well for us and the beds were very comfortable. I would have given 5 stars but the house and the outside grill could be kept a little cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous view of the bay

This house is right on the water and has a gorgeous view with huge back windows. The house is dated and is an amusing combination of 70s (wall paneling and an avocado green tub) and log cabin furniture. There isn’t much decor but the view more than makes up for it. The house is clean and has a nice kitchen with everything you need. The only thing I couldn’t find was a kettle. The fridge is showing its age but there’s a chest freezer to use. The house is in the woods so there are bugs outside and spiders who snack on them. The windows desperately need to be cleaned, as do the baseboard heaters. The deck also seems to be held together with spider webs. That being said, when we had a small issue, Clayton came over the next morning to help! He is super nice. Brimley is a great location - 20 minutes to the locks and about an hour to Tahquemenon Falls.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey B., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay on the bay

We stayed 5 nights and enjoyed our time there. The view is stunning, but there is no water access from the backyard. There is a significant drop / sea wall and no dock, ramp, or beach to access water. I didn’t realize this before our arrival. The kitchen has been updated and is nicely stocked. I appreciated the stainless steel cookware and glass dishes. The dishwasher and laundry were convenient and in good working order. The owner let me know the freezer was leaking before our arrival, but I didn’t notice any leaks, however it was impossible to even open the freezer door more than a few inches. The indoor gas fireplace was so nice to use in the evening, as was the outdoor fire pit. You can park in the garage, and the house is close to lots of sights and places to enjoy the outdoors. We went to Brimley State Park and a nearby roadside beach out past Iroquois Point. Yes, the deck is in desperate need of repair / replacement. It didn’t bother me though, as I spent most of my time in the chairs in the yard (mid July there were only 3, one was broken in the garage). The inside was very clean, but those big windows are also in desperate need of help. I was tempted to get a broom and hose and do it myself, but just watched the ginormous spiders spin their webs instead. VBRO says you’ll get check in info 3 days before, so I reached out 2 days before arrival and the owner let me know that they give check in info 24 hours before arrival. 8/10 would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Great house. Loved the lakeside view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

It was a nice place. Only reason did not get 5 stars on all of is was I had to time with check in info. I had to reach out to the host to get check in information. There was no house # on the property. Mailbox numbers worn off. Husband found post with house numbers in the deep grass on property looking for some starter wood. Did get informed of frig leak right before we went. Had to have a towel on the floor to keep the water getting on floor. Gutters and deck in need of repair. But it was a quaint little place and we do appreciate letting us stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

Amazing view in a dated home

The view was amazing. The home was adequetely stocked and the hosts' communication was great. The home is in need of overall updates and cleaning, inside and out. Their was no air conditioning and we stayed during a heat wave. It was uncomfortably warm with no breeze off the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy with a view

We loved the house and all of its charm. The view was amazing. Loved watching the freighters on their way to/from the Locks. We were there during both hot days (85) & cold (40). The ceiling fans kept the place very comfortable during the heat & the furnace kept us cozy when the weather turned. Great location with an amazing view! Convenient to gas, places to eat, groceries, and more. Host was responsive & helpful. We would love to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hangin' on the Bay

Great location, lots to do in the area, really enjoyed the fire pit and the stars were Amazing! As a photographer I got some of the best star shots ever, especially part of Ursa Major, I got the Big Dipper rising over the pine tree's, might even put this one in to print! Great Stay, Many Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Sunfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

We felt very comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Loved that I could bring my dog. She loved running around the back yard. Especially loved the view. Watched freighters and ducks. Loved viewing the stars and the sunrise was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back of the bay

We had a great time. The house was clean, the beds were very comfortable and the location was great. Those are the things we value, and it had them all.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manemann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip

We stayed here for 3 nights and really liked it. The house was plenty big enough for our family of 4. The views of the lake and the ships going by was great. Though the place is older, it has been nicely remodeled on the inside. The inside was very clean also. The outside of the property could use a little bit of attention. The location is very good for getting to the destinations in the eastern UP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C., Grand Ledge

Liked: Cleanliness

Brimley

House was nice but view was amazing. House had everything we could ask for. Management was great to communicate with. Truly enjoyed watching the ships go buy. State park is close for swimming. We had a boat in tow and was easy to park. Thank you again. I will stay here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 UP Vacation

This was our first time renting a cottage and it did not disappoint. We stayed for a week. Upon walking in and seeing the fantastic view through all the windows to the total feeling of relaxation we got from just sitting outside down by the water was amazing. I loved that this cottage is a blend of old and new. New kitchen, flooring and remodeled bathrooms. Lovely great room with stone fireplace. Shower in main bath has two shower heads, plenty of hot water. Dishwasher and washer and dryer. You can see the ships at a distance. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that the listing says A/C but we did not see that in any way. Granted it doesn't get that hot but there had been a lot of rain just before we got there and we would have liked to dry it out/dehumidify with the a/c. We were perfectly comfortable with ceiling fans and windows open. Soo Locks are abt 15 minutes away. Whitefish point 45 min to an hour.Bay Mills casino is less than 10 minutes. It really is a nice quiet area. Owner, Amy, very quick to respond and also offered to stock the place with fresh meats from their farm. I would love to see the place in the Fall. Colors must be amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

This house is a great place to stay. We really enjoyed the garage to load and unload since it rained a lot. The living area was so relaxing to watch for the big ships to pass to and from the locks. We had no trouble getting into the place and it was just what we needed. Had 3 adults there so the extra bathroom was appreciated. I would definitely recommend this place to stay if you are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E., Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway

My family stayed for a week while my son attended a camp in nearby McMillian. The house was the perfect blend of modern upgrades and rustic cabin. The views were stunning and the house was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in Brimley

Everything was great for our stay! Clean, well stocked kitchen, clean towels. We stayed with our toddler and twin bed room was great to set up the pack-n-play. Our dogs felt welcomed and good back sliding door to let them out. The view is amazing and can see all the ships go past. That’s the best part about this rental. Right on the water but no beach. Very close to brimley state park and east 25 min drive to soo locks! About 45 to the falls. Overall, was a great place to stay a couple nights and hit our favorite UP spots!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay!

We enjoyed our time at this property. The owner was very flexible and helpful with recommendations for kayak rentals nearby and even offering to stock the house with produce and meats from the family farm. The house was well stocked with necessities and very comfortably furnished. Beautiful lake view for the 4th of July fireworks and bonfires. Thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Steve G.

Great vacation

Enjoyed the location. Great to day trips to Soo Locks, Whitefish Point, and Mackinac Island. Also just sitting watching the ships go by was awesome(use a marine app to get info about each ship) The State park down the road had a great beach and park too! Our one concern with no propane for the grill was addressed immediately and the grill worked great. The property was clean on the inside, and worked great for our family. The deck could use a little work, and the windows and screens a good spring cleaning. Would come back again and had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R., Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Brimley

The property was great! Clean, fantastic view, and private. We had a great time! Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your cabin in beautiful northern Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfy, GREAT view!

We all enjoyed watching barges go by headed to the soo locks & commercial fishermen coming in off of Superior into the river opening just to the right of the home! AMAZING!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023