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Roomy Central U.P. Townhouse APT near Lake Michigan, Pictured Rocks. Hunt, fish!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Garden, MI
  • Place, Manistique River State Forest
  • Place, Garden Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fayette Historic State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the area

Garden

Located in Garden, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Garden Golf Club. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Big Bay De Noc and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Manistique River State Forest.

What's nearby

  • Garden Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Fayette Historic State Park - 10 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Palms Book State Park - 29 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 59 min drive - 89.5 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dock - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sidetracked - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪D & J's On The Bay - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bay Ridge Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Garden House Bar & Grille - ‬2 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.

Roomy Central U.P. Townhouse APT near Lake Michigan, Pictured Rocks. Hunt, fish!

The Garden Grove Apartment: A Peaceful Retreat in the U.P.

Welcome to a unique and spacious retreat at Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging! Nestled on forty acres of beautiful woods and trails, this three-bedroom apartment offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. It's the ideal home base for exploring the best of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The Space
This sprawling apartment, formerly the priests' apartment for the Marygrove Retreat Center, provides all the comforts of home.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms:
Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms.

The first two bedrooms each feature a king-size bed and a private full bathroom.

The third bedroom has two twin beds and will need to use one of the king bedroom's bathrooms.

Living & Entertainment:
Relax in the spacious living room with a smart TV and free pre-loaded Roku programming, including Netflix. You're welcome to stream your own favorite channels as well! (Note: The unit does not have cable or satellite TV).

Guest Access & Property Amenities
You'll have private access to the entire apartment through an exterior entrance on State Street, but you can also use the main lobby for convenience. Guests are welcome to explore and enjoy the almost forty acres of grounds.

On-site Coffee Shop: Start your day with a delicious coffee or treat from the seasonal coffee shop located in the main lobby.

Parking: Ample on-site parking is available, typically with room for boat trailers.

Self-Check-In: Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with easy self-check-in. Your host is just a phone call or text away if you need anything at all.

Please note: The apartment is connected to the Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging facility, and other groups may be on-site during your stay.

Your Ultimate U.P. Adventure Awaits
The Garden Grove Apartment is perfectly situated to immerse you in all the natural beauty and adventure the central U.P. has to offer.

Walk to...

Garden Village: Just a short walk away, this charming village hosts seasonal festivals and is home to unique dining and the seasonal Village Artisans Gallery.

Just a Short Drive to...

Beaches & Water Sports: You're only 10 minutes from sand beaches and the water access at Fayette State Park. Other nearby options include Tylene's at Garden Corners (10 min) and Rogers Park in Thompson (25 min). You can even rent a pontoon boat or get a chartered tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, just an hour north.

Hunting & Fishing: Hunt on nearby state land or cast your line into Garden Bay, Big Bay de Noc, and Fairport with convenient Lake Michigan boat launches close by.

Winter Fun: Cross-country ski trails are available at Fayette, Indian Lake, and Rapid River. The snowmobile trail is accessible at Garden Corners.

Golf: Tee off at the beautiful Garden, Nahma, or Stony Point Golf Courses.

Must-See Attractions: You're centrally located for day trips to iconic U.P. landmarks, including Pictured Rocks, Fayette State Park, Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Springs), Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinac Island, and the Iron Mountain Iron Mine.

Getting Here
The easiest way to get to the apartment is by car. The drive is straightforward from anywhere in the U.S. If you're flying, we recommend one of these two regional airports:

Escanaba (ESC): Approximately 50 minutes away.

Marquette (MQT): Approximately 75 minutes away.

Ready to book your U.P. escape? We can't wait to host you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please no smoking indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please gather trash and tie up your trash bag. Leave it in the unit and we'll take care of it!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Max 2 dogs. Inquire first about other pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Max 6 guests total, including children.

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
Note from host: Please contact host to inquire about events.
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

1872

Roomy Central U.P. Townhouse APT near Lake Michigan, Pictured Rocks. Hunt, fish! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, large space. Clean and inviting. Didn’t find the surrounding area as attractive as pictured. Didn’t receive check-in instructions until two days prior and needed to share with friends who were traveling. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Quite

Nice stay was very clean everything worked well. Was nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique experience!

We stayed only two nights and wished we could have stayed longer. The apartment was roomy, very clean and so comfortable. We could access the retreat center to enjoy the bakery cafe, the common room and the breakfast dining room. We walked the trails, walked to the play ground, and art store. We traveled the short distance to Fayette State Park and took in the history of the area and beauty of Lake Michigan. I hope we can visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem

The Garden Retreat center was perfect for our all girls’ winter get away. The center was quiet. Everyone we met was very nice and helpful. The apartment is spacious and well stocked for meal prep and cooking. The grounds allowed us to do some cross-country skiing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R., Newport News, Va

Liked: Cleanliness

Room to Sprawl

Clean, comfortable and large unit to sprawl out and enjoy time w/ family while exploring the UP.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf course cabin

Peaceful and relaxing visit to the UP. The cabin is well stocked and spacious with gorgeous views of the golf course and deer visits in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Setting

Other than the washer and dryer not working, it was a wonderful spacious place to stay. Absolutely will rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B., Shelby Township, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Great place, great location. Hosts get an A+++!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B., Shelby Township, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

WOW- great stay in Garden!!!!

We were so impressed with our room. We had the 3 bedroom 2 bath with kitchen and loved the location and the set up of our little suite. Our location was fantastic to our friends who live less than a mile away. The communication prior to our trip was excellent and the breakfast (continental) was perfect. We spent 3 nights and wished we could have stayed longer. We did not have time to walk the grounds but everyone we met said it is beautiful. We will be back!!! Out of 5 stars, we give 10 stars!!!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John & Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Clean and comfortable

Living room and dining room are large. Kitchen is well-stocked with utensils and pans -- all that I needed for food prep. When I had questions, communication with the manager was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Stay in the UP

The location was comfortable, convenient, and very clean! The wifi stopped working on our first night but was fine on the second night. The kitchen needs some more supplies but we were able to make it work. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

suhas p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiawarha Forest

We enjoyed our stay here as the unit was nice and clean when we arrived. The putdoor area of the retreat was also beautiful and had plenty of areas to explore. The property is located about 1.5 hpurs from Pictured Rocks, which was beautiful. We would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Min Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and great location

We enjoyed staying at Nicole’s place, very spacious and great location. It is very close to our favorite restaurant “Dock’s Bar and Grill”. The only thing I would recommend is to make this place more homey. Overall, we had good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020