Year-Round Rustic Cottage on Lake Independence

Escape to the peaceful shores of Lake Independence in beautiful Big Bay! This cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath lakeside cabin is perfect for families and groups looking to relax and enjoy Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in any season. With a private sandy beach and shallow water extending nearly 70 yards from shore, the lake is perfect for kids, swimming, and water activities. In the winter, the area transforms into a quiet snow-covered retreat ideal for snowmobiling and ice fishing. The space Welcome to Camp Weeder! YEAR-ROUND GETAWAY This cabin offers something special in every season. Summer -Swimming and paddling on the lake -Fishing -Relaxing on the sandy beach -Evening campfires and beautiful lake sunsets Winter -Nearby snowmobile trails -Trails are best accessed by driving right onto the lake and riding over to Perkins Park. -Ice fishing, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing on Lake Independence. -Cozy nights by the fireplace after a day outdoors. LOCATION Located in Big Bay, this peaceful lakeside setting provides a true Upper Peninsula experience while still being within driving distance of: -Scenic hiking trails -Waterfalls -Marquette -Lake Superior shoreline adventures We're happy to offer recommendations and local tips during your stay! Let us know what you're interested in! PET FRIENDLY Pets are welcome! Please respect the neighbors by cleaning up after your pets and keep them on the property. OUTDOOR FEATURES Enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Independence right outside your door: -Private sandy beach -Shallow swimming area (great for kids) -Dock for relaxing or tying up a boat (water is shallow — no jumping from the dock) -Dock is installed end of May and removed in October -Canoe and kayak available for guest use -Large deck overlooking the lake, 1 large picnic table and 1 Yooper designed high top picnic table *some features are seasonal COMFORT & ENTERTAINMENT WiFi Roku for streaming Video and board games Radio/Bluetooth Speaker Heating includes: Furnace heat for most of the house Cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room Additional space heaters for the living room and upstairs bedrooms KITCHEN & DINING The kitchen is stocked with essentials to make cooking easy during your stay, including: -Stove -Microwave -Griddle -Electric kettle -Coffee pot -French press -Toaster -Cookware, dishes, and utensils -Grill tools ADDITIONAL NOTES: This is a rustic lakeside cottage, and part of the charm of being close to nature comes with a few things to keep in mind: Homes around the lake experience daily spider webs on decks and windows. They will be cleaned prior to your arrival, but may require daily cleaning. Brooms are readily available. The yard is mostly sand and dirt and natural vegetation. We recommend using the rinse bucket provided on the deck to reduce sand being tracked inside. No laundry is available on-site, but a laundromat is located about 2 miles away in downtown Big Bay. The driveway is shared, so please avoid blocking the neighbor’s access. Parking at the end of the drive closest to the cabin generally accommodates 3-4 vehicles. Pictures in guidebook will assist with parking details. Parking is limited, and winter parking requires planning since roadside parking is not allowed. Please plan accordingly if bringing multiple vehicles or trailers. Guest access You'll have private access to entire cabin and small beach area on property. A unique 4-digit code will be provided the day before your arrival for the lock box. Key for the cabin will be inside. Please keep key stored in lock box. Driveway is shared with one neighbor. Any locked cabinets are for host use only. Other things to note FIREPLACES Outdoor Fire Pit: Feel free to gather kindling and down branches from the property to start your fire. Additional firewood may be purchased (cash only for drop box) in Big Bay, just south of the Outfitters. Benches around firepit are likely to shift with the changing beach sand due to changing water levels and various weather. Please adjust as you like! *Do not leave fire unattended. Be sure to put fire out completely when finished. Indoor Fireplace (living room): Cozy up by this fire any time of year! Flue is open and fireplace is ready for your use. Homemade fire starters are availble to assist with building a fire in this space. Kindling may be gathered on-site and additional firewood may be purchased in Big Bay (see above). Keep doors closed when not tended. FIREPLACE IN DINING ROOM IS NO LONGER IN USE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BURN ANYTHING IN THIS SPACE.