Lodging on Lake Superior, Marquette mi
Tranquillity Haven

On the shores of Lake Superior

W3702 Squaw Beach
Big Bay, MI 49808

Phone: 262-424-1793

 

Tranquillity Haven is located on Squaw Beach by Lake Superior in the town of Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Squaw Beach offers miles of sugar sand beach and shallow waters without rocks for excellent swimming, canoeing, and kayaking.

Tranquillity Haven offers three deluxe vacation lodgings under one roof. Fantasy Lodge vacation home will accommodate a couple or a group of up to 14 guests. The Bay View Lodge will sleep up to 8 guests, and the Bay View Suite has one bedroom and is perfect for 2-4 guests. All lodgings have a breathtaking view of Lake Superior and use of the sandy beach.

Fantasy Lodge

Relax in these elegant accommodations on the shores of Lake Superior. Fantasy Lodge is fully furnished and has a complete kitchen containing a S. S. Wolf cooking range, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, and a toaster. There is a laundry with a washer and dryer. There are two dining areas, one by the kitchen overlooking the lake and the other in the great room so there is plenty of seating for a large group.

 

The great room has comfortable couches with a gas fireplace and a big screen satellite TV with VCR player.

The Lodge has three large bedrooms with a king-size bed in each room and a satellite TV with VCR in the Master Bedroom. Three complete bathrooms: two bathrooms have a tub/shower combination and one bathroom has a shower.

The lower level contains a bunk-room that is furnished with 4 bunk beds,
and a large game room with a pool table, bar, and exercise room.

The Fantasy Lodge will sleep up to 14 guests, but is also perfect for a couple that just wants to relax in this beautiful home on the shores of Lake Superior.

Rates for Fantasy Lodge:
Per day: $399.00 (two-day minimum)
Per Week: $1,799.00
Security deposit required.


Bay View Lodge

This rustic three-bedroom cabin is located on the end of Tranquillity Haven and is all on one floor. There is a great room with comfortable furniture, a wood-burning fireplace, and a satellite TV with a VCR player. The open concept kitchen contains all appliances including a dishwasher and a washer and dryer.

The three bedrooms are located just off the deck and are all on the main floor.
Two bedrooms have a queen-size bed in each room and the third bedroom has two double beds.
There is a sofa sleeper in the living room. The bathroom has a tub/shower combination.
Bay View Lodge lodge has access to the deck where you will find outdoor furniture and grills for cooking.

Rates for Bay View Lodge
Per Day: $249.00 (two-day minimum)
Per Week: $849.00
Bay View Lodge sleeps up to 8 guests


Bay View Suite

This cozy one-bedroom lake view suite is located on the upper level over the deck and features a kitchen with a small grill, microwave, and a refrigerator. The bedroom has a king-size bed and there is a sofa sleeper in the living area for extra guests and a TV with a VCR player. A door on the main floor leads to the deck for relaxing or fixing a tasty bar-be-cue.

Bay View Suite is located above the deck

Rates for Bay View Suite
Per Day: $149.00 (two-day minimum)
Per Week: $599.00


Linens and paper products are provided for all the lodgings, but please bring your own towels.
A canoe is available for paddling along the shoreline.
Each lodging has a separate entrance for privacy or the lodgings can be combined for a larger group.

The deck overlooking the Lake has lawn furniture and gas and charcoal grills for outdoor cooking. There is a picnic table in the front yard for dining or playing games and a fire pit for campfires under the stars. The night sky is especially brilliant on the shores of Lake Superior as there are no city lights to mar the view.

Area Attractions and Recreation

Relax and enjoy this beautiful setting on Squaw Beach by Lake Superior. Miles of sugar sand beach await you for a stroll on the beach or just sitting in a lawn chair and taking in this fantastic view. There are no rocks, so wade, swim, or take the canoe out for a gentle paddle along the shoreline.

Fabulous sunsets over Lake Superior await you so don't forget your camera.

Tranquillity Haven in Big Bay is only 25 miles north of Marquette in the edge of the Huron Mountains. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior or venture into the forests for hiking, ATVing, hunting, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Uncle Ducky offers charter fishing on Lake Superior, guided inland fishing trips, and equipment rentals. There are many nearby lakes and streams beckoning the angler and kayaker. Lake Independence is noted for excellent fishing of pike, walleye, perch, and a variety of panfish. Boats can be rented in town and there is a public boat launch at Perkins Park.

Big Bay was the setting for filming parts of the classic movie "Anatomy of a Murder". Several businesses have interesting information and photos from this event. Lighthouse lovers will enjoy touring the Big Bay Lighthouse or the Marquette Lighthouse in Marquette. Marquette, the Upper Peninsula's largest city, also offers shopping, unique galleries, a Maritime Museum, Children's Museum, Lakeview Arena, the Olympic Training Center, and fine dining.

Winter in Big Bay is a Snowy Wonderland.

Tranquillity Haven is within one mile of the main snowmobile trail and can be accessed right from the door of the lodgings. Ride the many trails in the Huron Mountains with trails leading all the way to Baraga. Excellent cross-country ski trails in Big Bay, Marquette, and Ishpeming and Marquette Mountain offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. Snowshoers will love stomping through the woods and ice fishing opportunities abound.

Sorry, No Pets

Contact Tranquillity Haven at 262-424-1793 for more information and reservations for your
vacation at sandy Squaw Beach on the shores of Lake Superior.

Also available for rent: Tranquillity Cottage on Squaw Beach
Just a short distance from Tranquillity Haven. One bedroom cottage with a sofa sleeper and full kitchen.
Seasonal: May 1st through October 1st

 

Tranquillity Haven on Squaw Beach
On the shores of Lake Superior
W3702 Squaw Beach Road
Big Bay, MI 49808
Phone: 262-424-1793
www.tranquillityhaven.com

 

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