Little Lake

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

About Us

Hi, we are the Martin family! In May 2021, we purchased the Northern Lights Lakeside Resort in Little Lake, Michigan, and reopened the resort as the U.P. Sunrise Cottages.

We live with our three daughters and one superhero son in Gwinn, MI. We are not true born-and-raised Yoopers, but all four of our children are, and you can tell by the way the put on their swimsuits and go play in the snow when the sun comes out and it breaks 45 degrees in the spring. After spending 16 years working with teenagers in the local area, we decided our family was ready for a new adventure, so we purchased the Northern Lights resort from our friends, the Hipskys. The resort is in a beautiful location, with a beach and 300 feet of lakefront on Farmer Lake. Looking across the lake toward the east, we get some beautiful sunrises above the trees.

We enjoy spending time at this gorgeous property, and love sharing it with our guests! Whether you want to relax and enjoy the peaceful lakefront, or take advantage of the area’s many attractions, we are sure this spot is going to be wonderful for your family! We can’t wait to meet you!

Jeff and Angie

Location

U.P. Sunrise Cottages consists of nine quiet, cozy lakefront cottages in the heart of the Upper Peninsula, on spring-fed Farmer Lake in Little Lake, Michigan.

Many of our guests make day trips to places including Marquette and Pictured Rocks in Munising, while others spend their entire vacation relaxing at our waterfront.

For driving directions, Google “U.P. Sunrise Cottages,” or use the link here. Otherwise, your mapping software may get you lost or take you down an ORV trail. Really.

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Nearby Food and Supplies

  • Little Lake (one mile away)
    • The Throttle Bar and Grill
  • Gwinn (10 minutes away)
    • Larry’s grocery, Family Dollar, Dollar General
    • Restaurants including the UP North Lodge, Poppi’s Pizzeria, Daisy Joe’s and more!
  • Marquette (30 minutes away)
    • Walmart, Meijer, Target, grocery stores, etc.
    • Variety of great restaurants

Area Attractions

  • Pictured Rocks in Munising (1 hr drive)
    • Boat cruises and kayak tours
    • Hiking and beaches
  • Marquette (30 min drive)
    • Hiking, mountain biking, beaches, shopping, NMU, etc.
  • Further away:
    • Big Bay, Kitch-iti-kipi, Copper Harbor, Porcupine Mountains, Tahquamenon Falls, Fayette
  • Winter activities
  • Ice Fishing
  • Ice Climbing

Amenities

  • Bedding and bath towels
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Deck with a view of Farmer Lake
  • Fast Wi-Fi and smart TVs
  • Charcoal grill and grill tools
  • Picnic table
  • Access to many resort activities
  • Parking at your cottage
  • Most dogs allowed
  • Additional parking options for boat, ORV, or snowmobile trailer parking

Our Cottages

Sunset Point

3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, up to 8 people

Cottage #1

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, up to 8 people

Cottage #2 entry

Cottage #2

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, up to 8 people

Cottage #3

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, up to 6 people

Cottage #4

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, up to 10 people

Cottage #6

3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, up to 10 people

Cottage #7A

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, up to 5 people

Cottage #7B

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, up to 6 people

Cottage #8

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, up to 6 people

 

Activities

  • Sandy beach and swim area
  • Aquapark (early June – Labor Day)
  • Kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boats, canoes, row boats
  • Pontoon boat available for rental
  • Playground
  • Campfire pits – firewood provided
  • Lounge chairs, Zero-gravity chairs, hammock chair
  • Boat launch, fishing dock, and fish cleaning station
  • Basketball hoop and tetherball
  • Yard games and carpetball
  • Driveway for bikes, rollerblades, etc