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Wooded Lakeside Cottage ,Fishing, Snowmobiling, Hunting, Boats, Hot Tub

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gwinn, MI
  • Pine Lake
    9 min drive
  • Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park
    12 min drive
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park
    12 min drive
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    23 min drive

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About the area

Gwinn

Located in Gwinn, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Hay Wire Lake and Pine Lake. .This cottage is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Forsyth Township Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Hay Wire Lake - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Farquar-Metsa Tourist Park - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Forsyth Township Ball Park - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Johnson Lake - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Northern Michigan University - 40 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Up North Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rodney's Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Yooper Scoop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Happy Hour Bar - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wooded Lakeside Cottage ,Fishing, Snowmobiling, Hunting, Boats, Hot Tub

A quaint resort with 5 cottages on the shore of a beautiful spring fed lake, great for all water sports, including kayaking, fishing, etc. Relax by your campfire and picnic table with a fresh caught fish on your charcoal grill. Snowmobile right off our property (or on the lake) onto state trails, also used for bicycles, dirt bikes and 4x4s. This is a favorite area for hunters, perfect for family gatherings and romantic getaways. We are pet friendly.

Luxury beds wait for you at the end of a long day of adventure. Need to catch up with the outside world? We do have TV and WiFi. Linens provided. Pots and pans, silverware and dishware also provided.
Includes coffee maker , microwave , toaster , stove, oven and refrigerator
Take the edge off after a long day of adventuring in a hot tub. The shower has an endless supply of hot water with our new tankless hot water heaters for those sore muscles after all your fun activities.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

George Navilio

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boating on site
  • Sledging nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Wooded Lakeside Cottage ,Fishing, Snowmobiling, Hunting, Boats, Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james K.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/9
Cabin was great. Clean and just as described. Property is clean with good lake views.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time!
Its off in the woods. Beds and linens were super comfy. Floors were updated. Kitchen was very old school but it didn't bother us. Owner is amazing. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little Cabin
The inside has been newly updated. Very nice and cozy. Everything was great. We enjoyed the on demand hot water
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Young

Disliked: Cleanliness
We enjoy the scenery around there but not the cottage.
The cottage is just a lakeside residence in a woods. Difficult to find but very good lakeview. The host needs more time in managing the property. It's better to give the door code two or three days in advance by email especially the host isn't available at the property. BTW, keeping the bed linen the cooking utensils clean is the first thins to improve.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
People in other cabins were polite and respectful. The water access was as advertised and beautiful.
Straight forward and easy. Enjoyed this rustic up north cabin greatly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Wow, did this cabin's location exceed our expectations! The group of cabins is located right on a clean gorgeous lake, complete with picturesque sunrises and scenery. The property sits back a long way from the road, so there is a serene quiet to the entire place. As birdwatchers, we were thrilled about the incredibly long, heavily wooded driveway that was filled with birds at the beginning of June. Warblers, thrushes, woodpeckers, this area has it all! There were even bald eagles who made their way over the lake several times while we were outside. The cabin itself is small, but easily fit us with our 3 dogs. At a large gorgeous property like this, some other tenants did allow their dogs off leash, so we had to check outside each time before we took ours out to make sure we didn't have any surprise meetings. Our dogs also enjoyed swimming in the lake. If you're staying for more then a few days, I suggest bringing extra towels - you'll need one for the bathroom floor and another inside the front door if you're spending a lot of time outdoors, to keep the floor from getting too dirty. Speaking of outdoors, bring your bug spray! Like at most wooded areas near water, the mosquitoes were plentiful. We didn't have any issues during our stay, but the host does live on the property as well and is easily accessible if you need anything. Great water pressure, comfortable bed, air conditioning, and a bar cart to help offset the minimal counter space in the kitchen. Overall this was one of our favorite rentals we've stayed at!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
The property was in a great location. I believe owners are in the process of doing updates to the cabins keep up the good work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy G., Zeeland MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting
The view of the fall trees reflecting on the lake was perfect! Cabins are small but comfortable. Quite neighbors. Firepit by each cabin, we had the cabin right on the lake, but it could be seen from all cabins. Bit of a walk from parking to cabin to haul stuff. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
We stayed a week, with the plan to bring our boat and fish primarily. It’s a really nice lake for fishing and fishing off the dock was fun. Pros of the property: cabin was very clean on arrival; check in was easy; the dock area was nice (although pretty wobbly on one end); fire pit was nice; charcoal grill with utensils was provided; there was a picnic table outside each cabin; owner responded quickly when we had an issue with the cabin; we were able to bring our dog; restaurants in the area were good—especially Shannon’s and Up North Lodge. Cons and suggestions for owners: need a light by the dock area (my husband fell down the steps at night because he couldn’t see them); need a rug by the entrance to wipe feet when coming back to the cabin and a broom/dustpan (floors got very dirty by the end of the week with no way to clean them); no chairs were provided by the fire pits so we had to buy some; would suggest adding a shelf in the shower for soap/shampoo as there was no place to put things except on the shower floor; need a bath mat so the floor in the bathroom doesn’t get soaked when showering; loading/unloading the car was difficult as there was a long walk downhill to the cabin—would suggest allowing people to drive their cars down to load/unload. Overall, a nice stay and nothing that would prevent a recommendation from staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised with no suprises.
Trouble fee process with appropriate attention to our specific needs. I would recommend this to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Whitney B., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin Great Beds
The good: wonderful mattresses, pillows & linens in the bedrooms; nice couch; nice high table/chairs; lake access The not so good: No area to prep food in the kitchen; Wifi is shared with the other cabin causing streaming to freeze or lag when everyone is using it at night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Christine M., Rochester Hills, MI

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware booking this property.
I booked and paid in full for three cabins in February of this year for 4 nights for family to attend my Father’s Memorial service. The owner confirmed payment in full for all 3 cabins in February. I did not hear from the owner again. I called VRBO the morning of our check in to advise. Three cabins were confirmed. VRBO contacted the owner. Four hours into our 8 hour drive the owner called and confirmed all three parties but only sent check in info for 2 cabins. Imagine how I felt when I called to ask for the 3rd and he advised he only had two cabins for our group of 10 people. He blamed it on me because I rented three cabins under my name even though he had accepted the money for three. He than blamed VRBO for changing their web site. He then said he had out roll away beds and we could fit in two cabins. We could not. We had elderly single people with us. We had to stay together so we ended up finding a hotel that has available rooms 20 minutes away which cost us an additional $2500! I am still waiting for my money to be 100% refunded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Gwinn
The property was set back off the main roads so was very peaceful. The cabin was clean and has been recently updated with new floors and fixtures. The bed was comfortable and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
This location and property owner are great! Right on the water and great for fishing! It was hard to keep my 2 year old of the dock with his fishing pole. The owner was extremely helpful and there upon check in to assist with all questions. Great fire pits! Bathrooms clean and renovated! Some bugs but that is to be expected in the upper peninsula. Overall amazing weekend! Second year in a row and many more to come! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jayson E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nasty cabin. Not happy
This property was dirty. Electric Wires was exposed on the heater. Electrical tape on the outlets .Kinda of run down . The property needs to be mowed and cared for. Will not go back . Wish I could get my money back i regret booking with verbo. Not again 😑
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean getaway on the lake
We LOVED our cabin stay on Shag Lake. The cottage was clean and had plenty of space for us. There isn't much stocked in the cabins, but it does have pots and pans, dishes for cooking if needed. The ONLY thing we weren't 100% satisfied with is that we thought the hot tub was more of a community-based feature and instead it is directly on the owner's property. It WAS privately fenced in and available, it just wasn't quite what we were looking for in that respect. The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful with suggestions on local attractions. We would love to return here for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Round Lake Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
We stayed 3 days. Dogs were allowed. It was very clean. The beds were comfortable. Great location right off of the lake for our snowmobiles. Easy to get to trails. Bring your own seasonings and aluminum foil if you need it and creamer for coffee.

8/10 Good

Rod H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elements cabin
Nice little quiet cabin. Comfortable bed. Plenty of room for me and my wife and all our snowmobile gear.

8/10 Good

lauren g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Resort!
Very cute resort with great potential. Lake is beautiful, great for bass fishing. Gwinn, MI has everything you’ll need. Cabin had minimal supplies but all the basics. Bring extra towels and cooking utensils.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020