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Beautiful Upper Peninsula Cottage

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Les Cheneaux Islands
    21 min drive
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel
    59 min drive
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
    62 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    59 min drive

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About the area

Hessel

When you stay at this cottage in Hessel, you'll be near the bay and steps from Lake Huron. .This cottage is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Les Cheneaux Islands and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Sandy Cove.

What's nearby

  • Les Cheneaux Islands - 21 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 36 min drive - 38.0 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 59 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 62 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Fort Mackinac - 63 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snows Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ang-Gio's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Les Cheneaux Distillers - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cattails Cove - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Islander Bar - ‬9 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.

Beautiful Upper Peninsula Cottage

Welcome to our family summer home! Set on a small bay in the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands on Lake Huron, home to many activities and beautiful sights. This space is wonderful for family trips, girlfriend getaways, hunting and fishing trips, etc.. Come and get away!
This 3 Bedroom home features an open living space, 10 person dining table, leather fold out sofa, gas fireplace, comfy armchairs, and a flat screen television. The main bedroom has a queen bed, a dresser and hanging space. The "guest" room also has a queen size bed with a large dresser. The loft has three twin beds and two dressers, as well as lots of floor space if you need someone to stay on an air mattress.
One indoor full bathroom, one full outdoor bathroom (in season)!
Small rear deck, Large Front deck with outdoor furniture overlooking the bay. Perfect for eating al fresco or catching some rays.
We also have a large yard, and long swim and boat dock. Very quiet and peaceful.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steven Ackley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1380 sq ft (128 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Beautiful Upper Peninsula
Beautiful Upper Peninsula Cottage Hessel
Beautiful Upper Peninsula Cottage Cottage
Beautiful Upper Peninsula Cottage Cottage Hessel

Beautiful Upper Peninsula Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda I.,

Liked: Cleanliness
Little slice of paradise
I was unsure what to expect but this property was everything we hoped for. We were looking for a place with a dock for our boat within a short distance to the islands. We enjoyed fishing throughout the area as well as day trips to Tahquamenon falls, Soo Locks and Drummond Island. The property was clean and furnished with everything we needed. Will definitely rent this home again. Also important to share is the owner was very helpful and responsive to all my questions. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and location
We spent a month here, relaxing in a comfortable home, so well stocked with everything needed for cooking, laundry, bedding and all. The deck and property are terrific for enjoying the area. The house is close to wildlife preserves and to town shops and restaurants. A great place to vacation!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 week family vacation
We enjoyed an excellent stay at the house. Everything was great. The outdoor fire pit, grill, and comfortable, nicely furnished home. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch in the mornings drinking coffee. Also, the extra fridge/freezer in the laundry room came in handy for storing extra beverages. The dock worked well for our boat. Plenty of plates, bowls, coffee cups and some great steak knives. Again, really enjoyed ourselves and helped make a great summer vacation in our favorite area with lots of good memories!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven.
Beautiful cottage in a magical setting with the most gorgeous pots of flowers everywhere. Truly felt spoiled while staying there. Comfy furniture & beds. Everything you need to make meals & then gather around the long table to laugh & share stories. Sunrise on the deck with your coffee was the perfect start of everyday. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty and Comfort
A comfortable home, with all the amenities, well-provided with linens and cooking needs on a beautiful wooded lot on a protected cove. Loved the easy access to Nature Preserves and the many birds visiting the property!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Leo B.

Brule Point Cottage
Nice location, rustic, good WIFI.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
This nice home provided the most amenities of any rental we've ever stayed in. The location was quite peaceful and had a lovely sunrise view. It was the perfect place for our family to come together and enjoy some R & R on the water. The kayaks were a real bonus as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Brittany H.

Summer vacation
We stayed at this property for about a week this June and we had a pretty good time. We found that the furniture was not comfortable to lounge on inside the house, and the blinds in the bedroom did not allow us to sleep past sunrise because it was too bright. The outdoor area was nice, but we had to purchase chairs to have at the fire pit since all that was available was a few tree stumps. The dock was also questionably stable so we stayed away from it, which took away the option to fish for us. Some of the kayak paddles were broken too. The house would be great with a few improvements for guests comfortability and entertainment in mind. The most fun we had was brining our own yard games. Other than the few minor complaints, the views were beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Point Brûlée retreat
Very relaxing, quiet, and private place to stay. The home was very charming, beautifully decorated and well equipped with everything we needed. Access to the deck and water for boating was great. Extremely peaceful setting. Loved the large deck. Weather was perfect. Owner was extremely helpful, on top of everything, and answered questions promptly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot, lovely cottage
The Cottage was both charming and very well outfitted with a complete kitchen, a grill, three kayaks, a fire pit, a private dock, and abundant places to sit outdoors and drink in the peaceful setting. Lake Huron surpassed expectations. This was our first visit and we were amazed by the freshness and clarity of the water. A kayak is definitely the way to see this gorgeous spot! Steve is a great host -- responsive to all questions and very welcoming. We enthusiastically recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Experience
My family and I throughly enjoyed our stay, and the property was just beautiful and very relaxing! Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice family retreat
All of us thoroughly loved the setting and cottage. The location was perfect to immerse yourself into the Les Cheneaux blue waters and every changing skys, and the reward for being an early riser, was sitting on the dock with a coffee thinking how wonderful all of this is. We all enjoyed the kayaks on the property. Everyone loved the fire circle and chairs in the evening, as well as the cottage fireplace on the chilly August U.P. mornings. We hope to return again, next summer to camp Ack.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

Loved our stay!
We loved our time at Hessel, and this cabin was perfect. The owner was easy to work with, and very accommodating. The cabin had about everything we needed in the kitchen for making meals,we didn`t have any problems with needing something that wasn`t there. Our children loved the kayaks and kayaked all around the bay in front of the cabin. I almost don`t want to give a review because I feel like this is a gem I want to keep hidden! We will definitely go back here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renata M.

Magical week on the lake
We did not know at the time of the booking, but we were lucky enough to be the first renters at this property. It is a very special place, the pictures do not do it justice. The cottage is comfortable, with all amenities you could need, but has a very rustic feeling. The dishes are beautiful, furniture comfortable and we loved browsing all the books that are piled up all around the house. There is a TV, but we did not even turn it on, there was plenty to keep us busy. We spent most of the time outdoors, and there is a lot of space. Even though there are houses on both sides, you have a lot of privacy. There is plenty of green space for cartwheels and throwing football and playing soccer, or just relaxing in the hammock. The deck is spacious as well with comfortable furniture to lounge on, while enjoying the view of the lake. The best part is the lakefront, you have large dock on one side, with deep water for boats or swimming, small sandy beach on the other, and a rocky peninsula in between. Our kids had a blast swimming, skipping rocks, and otherwise playing in the water. They even found deposits of clay and made some creations to take home. My husband and I enjoyed sitting on the dock in the evening and sipping wine while taking in the views. The dock was also my favorite reading spot, even though there were plenty other options. The owner was very welcoming and helpful and told us to call if we needed anything. He even made his kayaks available to us. It was one of our favorite activities, go on kayak rides in the morning and evening. We kayaked around the small islands nearby and along the shore. We watched the fish in the nearby nature preserve and observed a huge colony of gulls at sunset. There is also a nice wooded trail for hiking about a mile away, just be ready to get your feet wet, as the area overall is very vet. This was exactly what we were looking for for our family vacation. Thank you Steve for making your property available to us and for making us feel welcome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017