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

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Take advantage of a firepit, a playground and laundry facilities at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101733 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,733 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Please clean up after your fur baby 🐶🤍

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gwinn is home to this cabin. Forsyth Township Historical Museum and Lakenenland Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Maritime Museum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Gwinn travel guide
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Gwinn, MI

What's nearby

  • Bertraud Lake
    7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Johnson Lake
    9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park
    11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Forsyth Township Public Library
    11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park
    12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    11 min drive
  • The Up North Lodge
    16 min drive
  • The Gwinn Inn
    11 min drive
  • The Happy Hour Bar And Grill
    10 min drive
  • Full Throttle Bar & Grill
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cedar Retreat located in God's Country, on East Bass Lake. Sleeps 10!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Gwinn cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bertraud Lake and Johnson Lake. Forsyth Township Ball Park and Peter Nordeen Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet location. We loved having the kayaks and two docks for fishing. Close to Marquette and many hiking trails. Would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonja M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!!

No complaints whatsoever! Property was beautiful; the location was wonderful, amenties were great! Communication with the owner/host was outstanding with a fantastic check in process. Would definitely recommend and if going to the area again, this property will be our first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures don't do this justice! This gem is absolutely the best! The best views of the lake! We met neighbors who were so nice, they took us out on a pontoon ride and showed us Bass lake! We can't wait to return!
View of the lake from the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect, just as described. The view was amazing, and the lake was literally steps from the front door. The kayaks and hot tub were a big hit and being able to fish from the docks provided something to do for everyone in our group. The host was very responsive and great to work with. The perfect relaxing week for our families:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation on East Bass Lake.

Beautiful and peaceful place to spend a long weekend. Very responsive hosts that had the house PERFECT for us. The loft bedroom is to die for! The hot tub was a perfect way to end each night. Our family had a great time at The Cedar Retreat. We would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

What a view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

clean, well decorated, pleanty of room in the kitchen and living room for a large family or a small one. Did not have to bring anything for the kitchen. Fridge was wonderful. Outside you could sit in either the sun or the shade. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Malissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

'Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kirk G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property - thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake from inside the house, porch, fire pit, and hot tub. I would suggest this rental for anyone to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well decorated home. Beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property, the owner was very helpful through the process and would absolutely use this property in the future. Thank you for making this trip a success.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible view- like living inside a painting. Super comfortable house, perfect for our up north getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

natalie anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We chose this location for our honeymoon as we thought it would be a more private location. The cabin was lovely, very clean, and welcoming. The location was beautifully located right on the water. However, if you are looking for seclusion this is not the cabin. We were hugely disappointed to be right in the middle of so many other houses in what seemed to be a subdivision type setting around the lake. If you are looking a family getaway with lake access in a beautiful cabin, this is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cedar Retreat

A beautiful lake front house in the middle of a peninsula. We loved the decor of the house. The house had lots of windows with lake views. A veranda allows you to sun yourself if weather permits or sit under the covered section to listen to the rain. Property manager, Sadie, was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special location/home. Eagles!! Fishing!!

This home is very special. Fantastic location tucked away in Bass Lake which is known for the best fishing in the area. Grandson caught a couple large mouth bass. He spent hours every single day dock fishing. Family enjoyed the comfort of this home and beautiful view of the lake. The furniture inside and out was comfortable. This is the place to be to unwind from your daily chaos. Hope to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025