Fall Color Basecamp | Lake Superior, Sleeps 8

Top rated by guests
Front yard firepit with room for the whole group, light it up after a day at Tahquamenon Falls and stay out as long as the UP night lets you
Dining area with seating for the group, right off the kitchen and open to the main living space for easy flow during meals
Open sight line from the dining area into the fully equipped kitchen, built for group meals and easy conversation across the whole space
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and plenty of counter space, everything you need for home-cooked meals between Lake Superior adventures
Front yard firepit with Adirondack chairs, pull up a seat after dark and let the UP sky take over — zero light pollution overhead
review stars
10Outstanding
(152 Ratings)
"Great house, very clean and a lot of space. Easy check in and communication. Easy to get around UP and enjoy the area. Nearby stores are pretty basic, may want to pack food if you are picky. But the h..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(152 Ratings)

House in Whitefish Township

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Summary:

One minute from the sandy shores of Lake Superior, 20 minutes from Tahquamenon Falls, 18 minutes from Whitefish Point. Fall color peaks along the M-123 corridor around October 5 to 20, the falls run amber through gold hardwoods, and aurora season picks back up over Whitefish Bay. Wood-burning fireplace, open-concept living, full kitchen, and a roomy mudroom built for whatever you came back from. Firepit and gas grill out front. 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8. Direct sled and ORV trail access.



The Space:

One minute from the sandy shores of Lake Superior, 20 minutes from Tahquamenon Falls, and 18 minutes from Whitefish Point. Northern Exposure sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms, with a wood-burning fireplace, a full kitchen, and a mudroom built for wet boots and gear.



Fall is the reason to come to Paradise. Peak color along the M-123 corridor runs roughly October 5 through 20, and Tahquamenon in that window is the photograph everybody in Michigan has seen and almost nobody has taken themselves. Amber water, gold hardwoods, 20 minutes south. Whitefish Point picks up its fall waterbird and raptor migration 18 minutes north. Grouse season opens September 15 and the two-tracks around here are the real thing. Archery deer opens October 1.



Then the sun goes down at 6:45 and it gets properly dark. Aurora activity climbs around the equinox, and Whitefish Bay with zero light pollution is one of the better places in the Lower 48 to be standing when it happens. Firepit in the front yard, flannel weather, hot showers waiting.



4 bedrooms, sleeps 8. This is your UP basecamp in every season.



WHY GUESTS LOVE IT — FALL



💧 Tahquamenon Falls at peak color — 20 minutes south on M-123, amber water through gold hardwoods, and the color runs roughly October 5 to 20

🌌 Aurora season ramps back up — activity climbs around the fall equinox, and Whitefish Bay with zero light pollution is one of the best viewing spots in the Lower 48

🦅 Whitefish Point fall migration — 18 minutes north, one of North America's premier migration sites, with raptors and waterbirds moving through September into November

🏖️ Lake Superior beach one minute from the door — the shoreline is completely yours in fall, and agate hunting is best when the crowds are gone

🎯 Grouse opens September 15 and archery deer October 1 — real two-track country, with parking for 3 trucks and trailers and a mudroom that earns its keep

🔥 Firepit nights in flannel weather — cool UP evenings, a wood-burning fireplace inside, and a sky full of stars with nothing competing



LOOKING AHEAD — WINTER



Groomed snowmobile and ORV trails run directly from the property — ride out the driveway, no trailering

Michigan state snowmobile trails open December 1, and the eastern UP holds snow longer than anywhere else in the state

Free parking for 3 large trucks and trailers, a mudroom with room for gear, and a wood-burning fireplace to come back to



SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS — SLEEPS 8



• Bedroom 1: Queen bed plus single bed — main floor

• Bedroom 2: Four twin beds — perfect for kids or a crew that wants its own space; second TV area

• Bedroom 3: Queen bed — upper level

• Bedroom 4: Queen bed — upper level

• Additional: Air mattress available for additional guests

• 2 full bathrooms



INSIDE THE CABIN



• Wood-burning fireplace — the centerpiece of every UP fall evening

• Open-concept living and dining area — bright, comfortable, built for groups

• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances — built for group meals

• Second TV area in the upper level bunk room — perfect for kids or movie night

• Fiber WiFi throughout

• Washer and dryer

• Roomy mudroom — built for gear, boots, and wet clothes after a day on the trails or the beach



OUTSIDE



• One-minute walk to Lake Superior and the Whitefish Bay beach — the sandy shoreline is your front yard

• Large front yard with firepit and Adirondack chairs — pull up a chair and let the UP night take over

• Gas BBQ grill

• Free parking for 3 large trucks and trailers — snowmobiles, boats, kayaks, and ORVs all fit comfortably

• Direct access to groomed snowmobile and ORV trails — ride out directly from the property

• EV charger — Level 2 Siemens VersiCharge available for guest use overnight



WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING



"Beautiful home and location. Super cozy, and it felt like home." — ★★★★★

"The sandy beach was just across the street and we had it to ourselves. Thanks again for having us." — ★★★★★

"Perfection — a great place to come back to after exploring for the day. The area is fantastic!" — ★★★★★



Rated 4.9 out of 5 across 55+ reviews.



Save this listing — color weeks and sled season on Whitefish Bay fill fast. We'd love to be your Lake Superior basecamp.



Guest Access:

Feel at home with full access to our property! Enjoy cozy bedrooms, laundry, a fully-equipped kitchen, a beautiful living room, fireplace, outdoor seating, games, and proximity to local attractions. Your reservation comes with a unique access code via RemoteLock for added convenience and will be sent 72hrs before your check-in date.



The Neighborhood:

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Paradise, MI is one of the most adventure-rich addresses in the entire Upper Peninsula — and Northern Exposure puts you right in the middle of it. Here's what's on your doorstep:



★Whitefish Bay Beach — 1 minute walk

Lake Superior's sandy shoreline is steps from the front door. Swim, kayak, search for agates, or hunt for Yooperlites after dark with a UV flashlight along the water's edge. One of the most accessible and uncrowded Lake Superior beaches in the UP.



★Tahquamenon Falls State Park — 20 minutes

Michigan's most visited waterfall and one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Hike the trail between the Upper and Lower Falls, rent a rowboat to reach the Lower Falls island, and watch the amber water thunder through old-growth forest. Peak snowmelt in spring and peak color in fall — both are unmissable.



★Whitefish Point Lighthouse & Shipwreck Museum — 18 minutes

The oldest active lighthouse on Lake Superior and the final resting place of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is one of the most compelling stops in the entire UP. Spring migration at the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory peaks in April and May — one of the premier raptor migration sites in North America.



★Tahquamenon Brewery & Pub — 5 minutes

Craft beer brewed in the heart of Paradise, steps from the river. One of the most unique brewpub settings in Michigan — cold pints after a day on the trails or the beach.



★Vermilion Point & Crisp Point Lighthouse — 45 minutes

Two of the most remote and photogenic lighthouses in the UP, accessible via seasonal dirt road. Crisp Point sits directly on Lake Superior with nothing around it for miles. Worth every mile of the drive.



★Yooperlite Hunting — steps from the cabin

Whitefish Bay's shoreline is one of the best Yooperlite hunting grounds in Michigan. Grab a UV flashlight after dark and watch the rocks glow fluorescent orange along the water's edge. A genuinely unique UP experience you won't find anywhere else.



★Oswald's Bear Ranch — 45 minutes

North America's largest black bear ranch, outside Newberry. An only-in-the-UP experience the whole family will remember.



★Newberry — 30 minutes

The gateway to the Eastern UP's most remote adventures. ORV and snowmobile trail systems, the Tahquamenon River, and access to Crisp Point Lighthouse all run through here.



★Sault Ste. Marie — 1 hour

Michigan's oldest city sits on the St. Marys River at the Canadian border. Watch 1,000-foot freighters navigate the Soo Locks — one of the engineering wonders of the Great Lakes. The Tower of History, Point Iroquois Lighthouse, and Lake Superior State University round out a full day trip.



★Mackinac Island — 1 hour to St. Ignace ferry

No cars. Horse-drawn carriages. World-famous fudge. Victorian-era architecture and 80% protected state park. A Northern Michigan bucket list item that never gets old.



★Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — 90 minutes

Towering sandstone cliffs, sea caves, and the most photographed shoreline in the Midwest. Kayak tours, boat cruises, and hiking trails from Munising to Grand Marais. Plan a full day — it earns every minute.



★Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring) — 1 hour

Michigan's largest freshwater spring pushes 10,000 gallons of crystal-clear 45°F water per minute from the earth. Take the self-operated observation raft over the spring and watch the trout swim below. One of the most surreal natural sights in the entire state.



★Lake of the Clouds — Porcupine Mountains — 3 hours

Michigan's most iconic overlook. Worth the drive for the view alone — especially in fall color season.



Northern Exposure is your basecamp for all of it. Everything above is within reach — most of it within an hour. Book your stay and we'll send our personal Paradise Concierge Guide with insider tips, hidden stops, and local favorites no travel website will tell you about.



Interaction with Guests:

We prioritize your privacy and provide a seamless self-check-in experience. While we won't be on the property during your stay, we're always available via the messaging platform to answer any questions or address anything you need to ensure a comfortable 5-Star stay.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Whitefish Township


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(152 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Great house, very clean and a lot of space. Easy check in and communication. Easy to get around UP and enjoy the area. Nearby stores are pretty basic, may want to pack food if you are picky. But the house and location are great.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
This is a spacious house with a fun kids’ room with 4 twin beds. nice living room, good size kitchen table, and another sitting room in back. Kitchen with a reasonable amount of dishes, pots, pans and some basic spices. Comfortable bedrooms upstairs with good dresser storage, could use some hangers (none found in any of the closets). water pressure was very sensitive and we couldn’t run 2 water sources simultaneously. easy access to a sandy beach that goes on forever and has a very wide sandbar so the kids were able to go out very far! we didn’t see any rocks on the beach but whitefish point had ample rocks. we weren’t able to use the outdoor space given the mosquitos at this time of year. the house had a bunch of fans to keep mosquitos away, which was appreciated. we didn’t use the front door and only came in the side carefully to try to avoid bringing mosquitos in, but i think it was just that time of year. the side mud room type space was helpful for trying to avoid bringing in bugs, sand or dirt.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
The house was great! We were a group of 6 that was visiting the upper peninsula for the first time and used the house as a home base from which to see other spots. It's only 10 minutes from the Shipwreck Museum, which is a MUST to see, 2 hours from Pictured Rocks, 1 hour from Oswald's Bear Sanctuary, 1 hour from Sault Ste. Marie (Soo Locks), and 30 minutes from Tahquamenon Falls.The house had everything needed for a relaxing time after exploring the UP.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Was the perfect place to stay for our weekend snowmobiling trip!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Fall Color Basecamp | Lake Superior, Sleeps 8. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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What amenities are available at Fall Color Basecamp | Lake Superior, Sleeps 8?

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