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Noc's Landing: Little Bay de Noc Fall Getaway | Monarch Migration

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A tree with green leaves and a clear view of the ocean.
A grassy area with a bench and a table near a body of water.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a coffee maker.
A room with a view of the sea through large windows, a round glass table with a vase of flowers, and two wooden chairs.
A room with a wooden rocking chair, a small round table with a flower vase, a white sofa, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rapid River, MI
  • Place, Little Bay de Noc
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Ludington Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Rapid River

At this cottage you'll be within steps of Hiawatha National Forest and Little Bay de Noc. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and accommodation features a washer/dryer, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a DVD player and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Little Bay de Noc - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 24 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 28 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 42 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Ludington Park - 46 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Jo To Go - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Buck Inn - ‬39 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Noc's Landing: Little Bay de Noc Fall Getaway | Monarch Migration

Noc's Landing
SLEEPS: 4
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
LAKEFRONT (Little Bay De Noc)/ SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*LAKESIDE DECK
*DOGS ARE WELCOMED
*Wi-Fi

* World class fishing for Walleye, Small mouth Bass, and Northern Pike.

*Read below about the Monarch Butterfly Migration that happens here!

Noc's Landing is located on 5 acres on the west side of the Stonington Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The cabin is situated on the North end of the 5 acres, approximately 200 feet from another, quiet cottage. This quaint home has a private beach area, (although there are some rocks), simple bathroom, two bedrooms with a queen bed in each, large living room windows which allows natural light to pour in, and lakeside deck with a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan. Unique to this property is its artesian well and across the bay view of Escanaba (phenomenal fireworks view).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: No air conditioning!

Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1: Full bathroom with tub/shower combo and toilet

Beach/Swimming: Yes! Swim from the property. Waterfront on Little Bay de Noc.

Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom #1- Full bed (New Tempur-Pedic bed topper added Spring 2023)
Bedroom #2- Full bed (New Tempur-Pedic bed topper added Spring 2023)
*Additional- Sofa is a pull out

Boat Launch: Little Bay de Noc Campground is only a few miles away.

Bugs: Yes, there are bugs in Michigan, especially around the water. Mosquitoes are the most prevalent. They are especially tough at dusk.

Cable: There is not traditional cable available for this area
Cell Phone Service: Most major providers have good service

Coffee Maker: Standard coffee maker and a Keurig. Please bring coffee.
Distances:
*Lighthouse- Peninsula Point Lighthouse. Only a few miles away.

*Airport- Escanaba (40 miles)
*Golf- Nahama Golf Course (10 miles)
*Major Road- US2(18 miles)
*Restaurant- Jacks Restaurant (20 miles)

Drinking Water: Has well water. It is safe to drink!

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: There is not a fireplace in home

Fire-pit: Yes. Wood is not provided.

Fishing: World class fishing for Walleyes, Small mouth Bass, and Northern Pike.

Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.

Golf: Nahama Golf Course is 10 miles away

Grill: Yes. Charcoal is not provided

Grocery Store: Garth Bluff Grocery -9787 County 513 T Rd Rapid River, MI

Heat: Furnace heating.

Hunting: Nearby, but not on the property.

Internet: Yes!

Monarch Butterflies: The Stonington Peninsula plays a vital role in the monarch butterfly's migration. Each year in September, thousands of monarchs converge on the Stonington Peninsula before migrating across Lake Michigan to Wisconsin on their trek to adulthood. Book now to witness one of the Stonington Peninsula's naturally occurring phenomena! This yearly event is something that brings happiness to Guests of all ages!

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Plenty of parking for several cars and/or trailer combos.

Pets: 2 Dogs are welcome! Must be leashed! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/ pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed. Cats and other animals are not welcomed at the home, due to owner allergies.

Privacy: Please be respectful of the neighbors. They are full time residents.

Seniors: Welcome, everything is on one floor.

Televisions: Flat screen TV in the living area.

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes!

Wood: Not provided but plenty of places to pick some up along the way

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Noc's Landing Great Fishing Little Bay Noc Pets Welcome

Noc's Landing Great Fishing! On Little Bay De Noc Pets Welcome!

Noc's Landing Great Fishing Little Bay Noc Pets Welcome Cabin

Noc's Landing Great Fishing Little Bay Noc Pets Welcome Cabin

Noc's Landing Great Fishing Little Bay Noc Pets Welcome

Noc's Landing Great Fishing! On Little Bay De Noc Pets Welcome!

NOC'S LANDING (Westside of Stonington Pen.) Great fishing!

Noc's Landing Great Fishing! On Little Bay De Noc Pets Welcome!

Noc's Landing Great Fishing! On Little Bay De Noc Pets Welcome!

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Noc's Landing: Sun-Soaked Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape Awaits!?

The closest beach to Noc's Landing: Sun-Soaked Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape Awaits! is Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach (8.6 km).

Does Noc's Landing: Sun-Soaked Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape Awaits! have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Noc's Landing: Sun-Soaked Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape Awaits!?

No, Noc's Landing: Sun-Soaked Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape Awaits! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Noc's Landing: Sun-Soaked Days & Starry Nights – Your Summer Escape Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Noc's Landing: Little Bay de Noc Fall Getaway | Monarch Migration Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it there. Great kitchen. Beautiful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect U.P stay! Beautiful views and great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We and my two grandkids had a great time. The location by the water is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and welcoming. The sunset over the bay with the skyline of Escanaba was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Violet R.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing and close to sights. Excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great stay

Very isolated, it was great to get peace and quiet. Beautiful views on the lake. Great beachfront for a fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed E.

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

Anniversary stay

Very enjoyable would love to do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

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

Great Cabin

House was exactly as seen in pictures. Nice beach front with a wonderful breeze our dogs loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Georgia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice time. House was neat and clean. Beautiful view. Quiet and private.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Noc's Landing

This is a beautiful place for a getaway, the view...breathtaking...!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

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

Get away

We enjoyed the peaceful area. The deer throughout the day were wonderful to watch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

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

Relaxation on the lake

Clean and well appointed property. Quiet location. Scenic views. Very private area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bette H.

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

Noc’s Landing

Foremost is being right on the lake with unbelievable sunsets. We’re kayakers and had awesome kayak outings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Quite & Quaint

Isolated in a good quiet tranquil way. Deer and geese abound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald F.

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

Relaxation

Wonderful and relaxing view of Lake Michigan from the deck and through the large windows. The house has plenty of room to stretch out . Very well stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Clean,quiet and relaxing .

Spacious area with a private beach. The deck was great for watching sunsets and I loved the outside patio in the back. We were packing up the car and the boys(the dogs) turned around to go back to the cottage. They wanted to stay and so did I😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

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

Third year in a row!!!🥳

We love this camp! This is our third year staying for a week, and we didn’t want to leave. The cabin is not fancy (orange shag carpet), but the location is wonderful. Beautiful sunsets and a lovely breeze, rocks/beach glass/fossils to pick, trees to hang a hammock, AND they allow dogs! What more do you need? Can’t wait for next year! 👍🌅❤️
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The appliances were quite outdated but we really didn't care. Everything worked fine. It was kind of strange because the second bedroom wasn't available to us. It must have been under construction but we didn't need it. The best part is the location and the view. Just as described and even better. I'm concerned because it doesn't seem to be available to rent in the future. We would love to come back and are hoping it will be available again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Peaceful

My wife and I have never been to this area. We found the house to be excellent and clean. Well equipped kitchen, beautiful deck with water views, check in process was easy and the mgmt company responded to several questions very very quickly. Grocery shopping at Meijers in Escanaba was a large convenient plus. Ice cream cones for lunch at Garth Gas/Grocery was a treat. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

Lovely Location, Great Layout.It would be a "5 Star" with a Little Maintenance

Really liked the location and view. You are nestled in among some cedars with lots of wildlife around you and centrally located for exploring the Hiawatha National Forest. Kitchen has most everything you need. But the screen door to the deck is a mess, the window in one bedroom isn't there (just the storm), and somethings just need repair/replacing. This gem needs polishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jill L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Long weekend near family

Location of the property was beautiful on the lakeshore. Inside of the cottage was clean. Comfortable place to stay. Enjoyed the location, was able to sit on the deck when there was a breeze to keep the bugs away, and enjoy the view. However, I had brought my dog, of course expected to pick up after him—-rather difficult when the grass was very overgrown. The overgrown grass also contributed to the large number of mosquitoes on and around the patio entrance, which was the entrance we had to use. Management tried, but was unable to get someone to cut the grass on the holiday weekend. They were very responsive to that and other minor issues.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joop O.

Great for the price

Not too shabby. A nice place for a reasonable price. The beach was much shorter than we originally thought, but the boys and the dogs had a blast anyway. The cabin was nice and clean, but does have a little bit of that damp smells to it like some other reviewers stated. I'm only taking one star away because there were many dog poops from previous vacationers. I ended up cleaning up after my dogs and then some... Also, there should be an instruction on how to operate the entertainment system. Overly complicated tv set-up with like 5 remotes and a sound system receiver.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Little slice of UP heaven

It was exactly what we were seeking to get away from the city. The wildlife was so abundant I couldn’t believe it. Every night we could see a few does and fawns in the yard. The sound of the bay was beautiful and the breeze from it was spectacular. Cooking dinner two nights of the stay was something we had never experienced on vacation but it was so nice. We were able to visit local meat markets in nearby towns and it was a great experience. Plenty of boat ramps close to the house, and a light house at the end of the road was a cool adventure. Walmart and meijer plus a variety of city amenities were within 35 minutes of the house so that was convenient for us. The neighbors to the house were very nice and welcoming in passing but overall the stay was secluded and quiet which was great. I would stay here again and again when going to the UP.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

judy t.

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

Anniversary getaway

We had such a nice time at this home that we will be back! Our cabin was a nice older home that was perfect for us and our dog. The beds are quite stiff, but I’m picky and we always bring our air mattress just in case. We actually set it up in the living area at the windows and was able to see the stars at night. So serene. They had a keurig on site, cool, except we brought ours because I’m a coffee snob and used ours instead. It was really awesome seeing all the deer by the house, and eagles. We really enjoyed our stay here and will recommend it to our friends. There was a small charcoal grill there, but watch out it can fall apart real easy! It did so when we moved it away from the house to grill, but we worked with it anyway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Walleye Dream

We had a wonderful family vacation this past week. We were a little nervous based on some of the other reviews, which is why I am leaving this one. Yes it is a dated fish mounted typical UP house - which is what we expect and love about our trips up north. The beach is great for skipping stones and swimming and kayaking (bring water shoes though it is rocky). A boat launch is 5 minutes down the road (got to Farmers Dock) and easy for our 18 1/2 foot Lund to get in and out and we caught 26 fat walleye that we are still enjoying. We did not see a trace of any mice, and yes we blew the fuse in the kitchen when running multiple electronics but it takes 2 seconds to flip the switch and get it going again. The washer and dryer are brand new and was great to go home with not a single load of laundry. We had campfires and watched shooting stars at night and rested in the hammock during the day, went tubing, hiked the lighthouse on the point and played football in the water. Additionally the management team were absolutely wonderful when we had a question they responded immediately. Lastly it is centrally located about an hour from all kinds of attractions like Marquette, Pictured Rock Boat Tours, Fayette State Park and more. We are 40, 39 and 8 years old and this was the perfect space for my family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

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