When you stay at this cabin in Gwinn, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park and Forsyth Township Historical Museum. .This cabin is 21.5 mi (34.5 km) from Lake Superior and 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Northern Michigan University.
K.I. Sawyer Air Heritage Museum - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
Marquette Mountain - 33 min drive - 39.2 km
Northern Michigan University - 41 min drive - 45.7 km
Getting around
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
The Up North Lodge - 4 min drive
Subway - 5 min drive
The Happy Hour Bar And Grill - 6 min drive
BlackBear Grill - 15 min drive
Towners Pastry And Chocolate Shop - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Romantic Secluded Cabin 30+ acres on The Middle Branch of Escanaba River.
Consider this cabin your home away from home while you visit Gwinn. This delightful property features a cozy living room with 2 full beds, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The bathroom offers a refreshing shower, and heating ensures a comfortable stay. Fall in love with Gwinn and enjoy the magic it has to offer. Fishing, fly fishing, snowmobile trails are 2 miles away, there are biking trails, dirt biking trails, hiking, cross country skiing trails all within in 15 miles. Gwinn is 3 miles away gas, groceries, restaurants/bar & entertainment .25 miles to Marquette. We have 2 kayaks available for a extra fee. Please request at time of booking. We can also drop off and pick you up if you want to kayak for a extra fee. This must be requested at time of booking. 5 person hot tub and wood sauna. The 4 pillars down by the river are what is left of the original Princeton Pump House which provided water to all of Princeton and surrounding areas. Princeton was actually a large part of history of Gwinn. It has a post office, general store, was one of 2 stops on the first bus route. It went from Princeton to Little Lake. I will add a photo of the original Princeton Pump House in the photos.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a sauna.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift
Single level property
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a river
Things to do
Kayak
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
Garden
Unit size: 340 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Romantic Secluded Cabin 30+ acres on The Middle Branch of Escanaba River. Reviews
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Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub and nature!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy J.
27 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The host was extremely attentive. The property was beautiful. I was glad to stay here when i came back home to visit.
Jeremy J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot on the river. No houses in sight. Great jumping off point.
Stephanie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carson B.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Stay
Stayed for two nights in late June. Loved the river located directly on the property. Close to the city of Marquette, so it was in an ideal location for a nice day trip and for exploring Lake Superior.
Carson B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan T.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property
Loved the river and the deer on the property
Bryan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rob F.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location!
Amazing property with beautiful setting! Fishing was great and our host was extremely responsive and attentive. We would definitely stay again!!