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Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2

Vacation home with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Base your Upper Peninsula adventure at this Naubinway home, where central air conditioning keeps you cool and a free Pastie meal from Hiawatha Pasties awaits. Explore the surrounding area with easy access to US 2 and discover local attractions like the Garlyn Zoo, ATV trails, or Public Access Sandy Beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2

Explore the UP from your base camp in Naubinway! Super clean 3 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms. Central air conditioned. And all registered guests receive a free Pastie meal from Hiawatha Pasties! (Over $60 value)

Centrally located in the eastern UP and easy access to US 2 will get you on the road exploring in any direction!

1hr20min to Pictures Rocks National Lakeshore!

45 min. to Tahquamenon Falls

Additional info and attractions below. We look forward to providing you with a worry free and fun experience on your trip! Feel free to reach out with any questions or additional recommendations. Too many to list here!

Local attractions include:

Garlyn Zoo - https://www.garlynzoo.com/

Hiawatha Sportsmen’s Club 9 hole Golf Course
(open to public) https://www.hiawathaclub.com/Golf

Public Access Sandy Beach w/ restrooms
(3 mi. East on US 2)

ATV Trails - (trail accessible at front of property)
https://topofthelake.org/explore/recreation/atv-trails/

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum -
https://www.snowmobilemuseum.com/

Top of Lake Michigan Designation Monument (Great for a family photo located in the Naubinway Marina)

Seney National Wildlife Refuge - (free of charge)
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/seney/visit-us

Kings Smoked Fish, Souvenirs, Sporting Goods

Bar/Restaurants:
-Hiawatha Pasties
-MooFinFries (Locally sourced burgers, fish, hand cut fries, ice cream)
-Village Pizza (Pizza, wings, subs, salads)
Cove Bar-Naubinway
Angels Bar

Attractions within 90 min. or less:

Seul Choix Lighthouse - (40 min.) Haunted???
https://www.exploringthenorth.com/seulchoix/seul.html

Mackinac Island - (40 min.) Ranked #1 Best Island in continental U.S.! https://www.mackinacisland.org/

Castle Rock in St. Ignace - (40 min.)
http://www.castlerockmi.com/

Tahquamenon Falls State Park - (45 min.)
https://www.michigan.org/property/tahquamenon-falls-state-park

Kitch-iti-Kipi Big Springs - (60 min.) https://www.uptravel.com/things-to-do/attractions/kitch-iti-kipi/

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - (1hr10min)
https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum/Whitefish Point - (1h15min) https://shipwreckmuseum.com/

Soo Locks, Sault Ste Marie - (1hr20min)
https://saultstemarie.com/attractions/soo-locks/

Fayette Historic State Park/Ghost Town - (1hr15min)
https://www.uptravel.com/things-to-do/attractions/fayette-historic-state-park-townsite/

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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)

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  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets leashed outside all times No pets on beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Property is also known as

Daytripper Basecamp Naubinway
Daytripper Basecamp Private vacation home
Daytripper Basecamp Private vacation home Naubinway

About the neighborhood

Map
Naubinway, MI

What's nearby

  • Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millecoquins Point - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brevort Lake - 32 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 36 min drive - 68.1 km
  • Ozark Ghost Town - 43 min drive - 59.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Moo Fin Fries - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hiawatha Pasties - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pine & Dine Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's Cove Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Village Pizza - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 located?

Situated in Naubinway, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum and Lake Michigan. Millecoquins Point is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Naubinway Basecamp - 40 miles west of Mackinac Bridge on US 2 Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and our host was terrific highly recommend this place if your plannng your UP tour!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great homebase to visit area attractions. Owner was amazing to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam was an excellent and very accommodating host. The place is nice and comfortable. Downtown is just across the street and the pasties from Hiawatha are even closer and very tasty.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swarna A.

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

Beautiful place

We had wonderful stay, place was very nice and clean. It was loaded with all the possible things that’s needed for a trip! I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a place that’s close to all UP attractions.. We would come again to stay in this place…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanlu D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, lovely house and a great stay. Sam is an awesome host—friendly, caring, and quick to respond. Smooth communication, and the free pastries were a nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place had all we needed. Sam is an awesome guy.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sam was great to work with! His communication was quick and always helpful. The house was a nice place to rest our heads at night as we spent most our time exploring the UP during the day. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

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

Family getaway

Great place. My grandkids favorite vacation so far
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ANDY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was clean and organized just what the description said
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great stay and property!

We had a great stay! Sam went above and beyond with snacks, free pastie meal, pancake mix, syrup, and condiments being provided. It was a great location to everything around. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great home base to explore the UP for the first time! Comfortable and clean with thoughtful amenities. A great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

R K F.

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

Fun stay in the UP during off season

We were coming to Michigan for a graduation and added a few days on the UP to get some hiking and sightseeing in. It was hauntingly beautiful to see all the trees without their leaves and the summer cottages empty. Hiking was amazing with lots of gushing waterfalls. This place was warm, cozy, easy to get to and well stocked. The Pasties were yum too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

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

Great trip!

The property was just like it was described. It was clean and comfortable. The location was close to popular attractions and pet friendly! The host was super nice and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Great Stay!

We really enjoyed our time at Sam’s home! The pasties were delicious too. We were even able to add an extra day onto our stay too last minute! Thank you for the hospitality :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel N.

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

Family get-a-way

Good location for food and travel to points of interest in the beautiful U P! Sam included a free pasty meal for us all, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle V.

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

Easy and convenient

Property owner was great to work with and location worked great for us. The pasties were a nice extra touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin S.

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

UP Adventure

It was a great location for our stay. Check in was an easy process. Sam is a great owner!! Thank you for allowing us to use your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Naubinway base camp YES!

Had a great stay at Naubinway base camp. Everything as described! Great location and very comfortable. Most important the AMAZING hospitality from the owner Sam! Not something you find much these days. Personally - Thanks for everything Sam!!! Its worth the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

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

Upper Peninsula HikingTrip

Property is a good value and location for exploring the UP. Owner was responsive to questions and pasties and snacks were a nice treat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Naubinway

Perfect spot, house was perfect, Sam was very helpful, pasties were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jim S.

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

Right across the street from the Northern point of Lake Michigan

Really enjoyed our stay. Sam is a great host. We went to many local attractions including the snowmobile museum which we walked to from our place. Nice accommodations and located close to the Ship wreck museum and other attractions.The dog beach is just down the street. Our dogs loved the experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Annual Labor Day U.P. Family Vacation

Sam was very friendly and accommodating. The process was super easy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

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

Family Vacation to UP

We had a wonderful family vacation. property is perfectly located to hit major Tourist attraction around the UP in a very easy day trip! Sam was attentive and courteous. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H., Brownsburg, IN.

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

Excellent location!

Great house and host! Perfect location for exploring, very centrally located! We had a great time and also enjoyed meeting several locals! We will be back!!! Thank you to Sam for having everything ready!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Clean and Cozy

We needed a place to stay somewhere on the east side of the U.P. This place was perfect. It was easy to get to and communication was great. We had no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023