Round Lake Retreat: All Season UP Recreation

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

McMillan, MI

East Lake
‪15 min drive‬
Seney National Wildlife Refuge
‪25 min drive‬
Oswald's Bear Ranch
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Pine Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Round Lake Retreat on beautiful North "Round" Manistique Lake!
- 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 x11ft 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)
- 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.

Summer: (note: peak summer bookings are weekly only: Friday to Friday)
The home has a large 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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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.

Property manager

Chris

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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

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

About the area

McMillan

Located in McMillan, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Luce County Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seney National Wildlife Refuge and East Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

McMillan, MI

What's nearby

East Lake - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
South Manistique Lake - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
Newberry Country Club - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 25 min drive - 22.3 km
Oswald's Bear Ranch - 41 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Tally Ho - ‬21 min drive
‪Moose du Nord - ‬11 min drive
‪Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - ‬19 min drive
‪Cobblestone Bar & Gril - ‬13 min drive
‪Triangle Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Round Lake Retreat: All Season UP Recreation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Round Lake Retreat: All Season UP Recreation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Round Lake Retreat: All Season UP Recreation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Round Lake Retreat: All Season UP Recreation located?

Located in McMillan, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from East Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of South Manistique Lake and Kennedy Lake. Manistique River Roadside Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Feb 18, 2025

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

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

Justin E.

Mar 1, 2025

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

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

Cole D.

Aug 3, 2024

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

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

Matthew M.

Feb 6, 2023

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

Excellent place to stay!

We stayed here for ice fishing. Lovely location and great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

osama a.

Jul 20, 2024

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

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

Hunter A.

Oct 16, 2023

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

Great place to stay

Very clean and nice property

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Sep 24, 2022

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

Great home to stay at

Great fishing 🎣

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Sep 11, 2024

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

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

Brian E.

Sep 30, 2024

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

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

Tammy V.

Jul 26, 2024

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

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

Sue H.

Aug 27, 2024

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

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

Ray A.

Jul 6, 2024

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

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

Allen E.

Jun 24, 2024

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

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

Matthew C.

Jun 9, 2024

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

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

Michael D.

Jul 10, 2023

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

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

Lisa O.

Aug 28, 2022

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

Peaceful and beautiful place to stay

Accurate description of amenities and very responsive host. We had a great time:)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Oct 17, 2022

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

Great Cabin for Family Gathering

This is a great cabin! Very clean & comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful sunrises and sunsets while sitting by the fire pit. Highly recommend staying here we hope to return again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah L.

Sep 12, 2022

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

Fall family vacation

We had a great time here! Beds were comfortable and the place was very clean. Chris was excellent with communication and super helpful. Definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Jun 10, 2024

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

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

Lindsay H.

Aug 9, 2022

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

Beautiful place

My family and I had a wonderful experience at the Round lake retreat! The house was big enough for the 10 of us and clean. Chris the owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Tontogany ohio

Jul 22, 2022

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Amazing house

Mt family and I love round lake and we're so excited to find a place on it. We had a blast and the property is top notch. You won't find a better lake house then the round lake retreat!! Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trinity C.

Jul 1, 2024

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

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

Jennifer F.

Jul 17, 2022

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

Great cabin for North Manistique Lake

Beautiful cabin on a beautiful lake! Spacious and well-equipped kitchen (best we’ve ever had in a VRBO rental) with a large island/table that seats a lot of people. Chris was quick to respond to questions and made the whole checking-in and -out process easy. We’ll definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Aug 12, 2022

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

Fun, Food and Family

We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the cabin and it was sufficiently stocked for our needs! The beach area was very relaxing and clean. The host of our cabin checked in with us a few times just to make sure that things were going well. The Area also is very centrally located for trips to other areas of the UP.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sorin T.

Jun 4, 2022

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

Summer Vacation

This place is in a great spot. The property owner is amazing. The house was clean and had exactly what we wanted. We recommend it to anyone who wants to getaway and relax by the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris

As a Michigan native, I have grown up around family cottages, lakes and snowmobiling. Nothing beats the time where I can say "I'm heading UP North" I am local to the property, and I'm available to support you during the duration of your stay.

Why they chose this property

I have been lodging in the UP for winter and summer vacations for the better part of 20 years. With this experience in mind, I am opening up my property for others to enjoy. The Manistique lakes system is very unique, and is predominantly a "Mom and Pop" community that thrives on summer and winter tourism. Local business owners are accommodating and helpful. Time slows down, and this lake is very peaceful place to end the day. Most of the major eastern UP attractions are a quick drive (under 1 hour) to make day trips. The 12 foot vaulted ceiling in the Great Room provides a perfect way to unwind and relax.

The Manistique lakes system offers excellent seasonal opportunities for anglers. (Several DNR launch areas on all three lakes) Make sure to watch out for the Eagles doing some fishing of their own, and enjoy the sound of the Loons in the summertime. The large kitchen island will be the gathering place for late night card/ board games just in case the weather doesn't want to cooperate.

What makes this property unique

The sun will be over the lake all day long, and the view from the Great Room is spectacular! Over 950 sq feet of open space faces the lake. The master bathroom is the only space that does not open up to a lake view. The moon rise in the summer will guide you out to the fire pit without having the need for a light. Round Lake is very unique, as it is a spring fed lake. The water is crystal clear and shimmers in the summer sun. The well on the property sits on one of the springs feeding the lake. Uncommon to most lake cottages: the well water is free of iron and only passes through the refrigerator filter to drink. You will not need to tote cases of water with you to the UP!