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Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McMillan, MI
  • Mud Lake
  • East Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

McMillan

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in McMillan, 29.5 mi (47.5 km) from Lake Michigan and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from East Lake. .This beach cottage is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from South Manistique Lake and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Kennedy Lake.
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What's nearby

  • East Lake - 18 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Newberry Country Club - 27 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 31 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Helen Newberry Joy Hospital - 33 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 51 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe
  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Moose du Nord - ‬11 min drive
  • The Offside Grill & Pub
  • ‪Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - ‬19 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.

Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home

Welcome to Round Lake Retreat on beautiful North "Round" Manistique Lake!
Note: Peak summer stays are Friday-Friday (Summer 2026: June 19-AUG 21st)
- 1700 acre all sports/ spring fed lake
- 2000 Sq Ft (ranch) Cottage (3 bedroom/ 2 full bathroom)
- Open Floor Plan: Over 900 sq. feet of the cabin is open to the water/ wall of windows for spectacular views of the lake!
- 7 total beds
- 4 x11 ft island that seats 10 people comfortably. The Great Room has comfortable chairs and couches to seat 9 adults.
- Fully stocked Kitchen to allow ease of meal preparation
- Starlink high-speed WIFI internet (run all of your connected devices/ VPN with ease) 60-200+MBPS
- Large Samsung Smart TV for Connectivity / Streaming
- Dedicated workspace in master suite
- Bath towels and bed linens are provided
- Large Washer and dryer available for guest use
- Large Propane Grill / Gas provided for customer use
- Owner is local to address any concerns (if they arise) during your stay.


The home has a large home dehumidifier and a whole home fan to keep the living spaces cool and comfortable in the summer months.
Jump in the crystal clear (spring fed) lake, or enjoy the many beautiful attractions of the UP. This property is located in the heart of all the popular destinations in the Eastern UP. (under 1 hour drive)
- Fire pit and campfire wood are provided
- 2 kayaks (12 and 14 ft) and oars available for guests
- Private dock
- Private Beach (Just a few steps from the house / exceptional ease of lake access)
Bedroom #1:
Master Suite: King Bed w/attached Full bathroom
A workstation desk is also included in the Master. (deck/chair/power strip provided)

Bedroom #2:
Bunk Room: (1) Twin over Full Bunk (1) Twin over Twin Bunk (1) Twin Trundle

Bedroom #3:
Pine Room: Queen Bed
Note: All sleeping arrangements utilize actual beds. (no futons or pull out couches considered in headcount)

Winter: Ride directly to the snowmobile trials:
- 10 min to McMillan corner (Trail #498)
- 12 min to Trail #43 towards Seney
Plenty of space to park trucks and trailers, and a car port to store your snowmobiles at night. This property is located on a private road. Snowplowing is included in the rental price. Ample space to hang snowmobile gear/ helmets.

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Round Lake Retreat-UP

A formal contract will be supplied at the time of booking and is required to maintain booking status.

Please note: The detached garage in not part of the rental contract. Security cameras are installed to ensure that the garage and its contents are protected.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Round Lake Retreat: UP Lakefront Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P., Kalamazoo MI

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and orderly!! Great place to stay, had everything that we needed! We really enjoyed the kayaks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

Clean and comfortable property with lots of amenities and very helpful host. The lake is quiet and nice for swimming or boating. Lots of day trips that are easy to do from this location. We fully enjoyed our stay and would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

Beautiful location. The kids loved swimming, taking the kayaks out and exploring the lake shores for wildlife. Made a great day trip to Mackinac Island and a visit to Tahkuamena Falls. Chris was a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Round lake

The property was spotless and exactly as described. The house is gorgeous inside' you can tell a lot of work went into it.Great time had by all- thanks Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house, great owner

Chris, the owner of this house goes above and beyond to make sure everything goes perfectly. The house is very well kept, great location, and he makes sure you have everything you need to have a good stay. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean house to stay in with an owner who takes pride in his stuff. Thank you again Chris, we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Wonderland

So grateful for Round Lake Retreat! He helped us out in a pinch and the property is amazing. It was a snowmobilers dream. My kids loved the atmosphere and were so comfortable there. Looking forwards to more winter trips to this location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Couldn't have asked for better weather while staying at this place. We we're spoiled this weekend. The cottage is super clean and the host Chris is very nice. We will be coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

This was a relaxing and beautiful getaway…just what our family was hoping for. Chris, the host, is absolutely wonderful to deal with and we would not hesitate to book with him again. The home was clean, and well setup for our party of 7. Don’t hesitate to book this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Round Lake Retreat

The home is exactly as advertised. Chris is available for any/all questions. The dock was perfect for the pontoon boat we rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a family vacation.

The Round lake retreat had everything you need for an awesome family getaway. Sandy shallow lake entry, perfect for swimming. Close to many of the Upper Peninsula attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot

This was a wonderful vacation spot. Clean and tidy home with all the amenities we needed. The lake is beautiful as well as the surrounding countryside. The owner communicated well with us. The home is centrally located to many of the attractions the U.P. has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

osama a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Cabin on the Lake

Overall a wonderful experience, the cabin was spacious, clean, and homey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation 2024

Great open living/kitchen space for the eight of us to congregate. Very clean. Great view of the lake and nice beach/dock. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinity C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful UP vacation

This home is EXACTLY as described and the property owner is available with any questions you may have, at any time. The property is situated just right to get to the most popular attractions in the eastern UP! We took in Whitefish Point, Grand Marias, Paradise, Upper & Lower Tahquamenon Falls... and still had time to just relax and enjoy the amazing, beautiful home and lake! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property

What an awesome place to stay! The house has a large commons area with plenty of sleeping space. We loved the seclusion and quietness while enjoying camp fires in the evening. Chris is an excellent host and was very responsive and available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A+

Very nice place ! Exactly as described! Chris was very helpful . Place is amazing. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Round Lake Resort

The property was as described and very clean. Chris was very responsive with any questions that we had. This property and the owner are top notch.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect hidden gem!

The moment we pulled up, we knew we found our perfect place. The home is very well maintained, smelled great, very clean and stunning views. Chris was so amazing. Any questions we had about the home or the area, he was very quick to respond - extremely kind and helpful. We can't wait to book again and bring our families this time - but we'll still have this as our annual girls' trip home away from home! Thank you so much, Chris. You went above & beyond to make sure we felt welcomed and that our trip was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Very clean and nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

We were looking for a quick getaway for a few nights before it started to get too cold. This property was perfect and provided all of the comforts of home along with a beautiful lake. This area is near many of the UP attractions so there is plenty to do or you can just hang out at the house. It was very well cared for and as described in the listing and the host was available and helpful during our stay. Would definitely return to this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great family cabin

Property is very clean and well stocked. Easy communication with host. Beds are comfy and its very relaxing! The only thing that would have been awesome was if the front room windows had screens. Its a beautiful view though!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

April K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Round Lake Gem!!!

We loved the open floor plan, it was great for families to eat and hang out. Loved the LargeTable/Bar for meals. The Kitchen is well-appointed and stocked with necessities for cooking at home.
The home has a great “UP Cabin Vibe”. Absolutely loved the wall of windows facing the lake. The home is nestled on a quiet area of lake.
Christmas lights in the tree are a big help when returning from evening boat ride. Star Link Wi-Fi was fast and reliable. Nice lush lawn and sandy beach area was great for resting in the sun. Nice Propane Grill for grilling. Water is delicious from tap and brought me back to childhood memories, it was the taste of home. Separate Showers and baths are nice. Glad to have towels and linens provided!!!! I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

UP fun

Clean and comfortable home on the lake! It was peaceful and seemed remote but was about an hour away from many popular UP destinations. My family especially loved Picture Rocks and all the nearby lighthouses. After sightseeing, kayaks on the lake and s’mores around the fire pit were perfect. Chris is a great host and you won’t regret booking his retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Very nice property on a beautiful lake lot that nicely accommodated our group of 6 adults and 1 child.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week isn’t long enough, book for two or more. You won’t regret it!

Great property, location, amenities! Excellent communication with owner. Top notch, above and beyond, over the top support during our whole vacation! Highest recommendation to anyone looking for peace and tranquility and planning our return annually.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023