Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Gaylord, MI

Gaylord Discovery Center15 min drive
Otsego County Sportsplex16 min drive
Otsego Lake State Park19 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Wild Winds is a winter wonderland! Snowmobile trails start at the top of our driveway. Cross-country ski on our 60 acres of private trails, or visit groomed county trails only a couple of miles away. Ski downhill courses such as Treetops or Boyne Mountain, each only about half an hour away. Or simply enjoy the pristine beauty of our acres of pine forest in their winter frosting!

There is room to park a trailer here.

This log home, "Honeymoon Cabin" has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8-9 (it was once a one-bedroom cabin, but has been expanded to 4 bedrooms since it was built in the 1950’s).

Or consider our other vacation rental at the Wild Winds:"Junior Cabin," has 3 bedrooms sleeps 8-10, and it has a fireplace! (see VRBO #368462).

Thinking ahead to other seasons? The Wild Winds is a nature lover’s paradise all year round. We offer many trails for hiking and/or biking. Enjoy fishing, boating and relaxing on the lake and beach, just steps from your rustic cabin. Or spend time at our private pond (actually a small lake) nestled in the woods, where we have installed a dock for deep water swimming and canoeing. Or for a little more excitement the Wild Winds is only 7-8 Miles from world class golfing, shopping, restaurants and other sporting lakes. If you like to take short day trips you could go to Petoskey to see beautiful Lake Michigan, or spend your day at Mackinac Island.

The log homes are right on Wequas Lake, and our beautiful private lake is just a short walk into the woods.

Both homes come equipped with satellite TV, washer, dryer, full kitchen and 1 bath. The price is the same for either log home. In July and August we rent by the week (Saturday to Saturday); the rest of the year provides flexible booking. There is $90 cleaning fee, and well-behaved dogs are permitted for an additional $60 fee. There are a total of four homes at the Wild Winds; the Lodge (where my niece lives), the Dorm (my house) and the two vacation log homes.

Property manager

Rokko Jans

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside, however outside smoking allowed

June 30th-Aug. 25th we only take 7 day Saturday to Saturday bookings. If you are interested in a longer booking please inquire before booking

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this vacation home is on a lake. Natural Golf Course and Marsh Ridge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

Gaylord Country Club - 11 min drive
Gaylord Discovery Center - 15 min drive
Otsego County Sportsplex - 16 min drive
Loon Golf Resort - 18 min drive
Otsego Lake State Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 13 min drive
Taco Bell - 13 min drive
Culver's - 13 min drive
The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pine Baron Pathway and within 6 mi (10 km) of Natural Golf Course and Marsh Ridge Golf Course. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Country Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

8.6

Excellent

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ed H., Farmington Hills, MI

Feb 18, 2024

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

Charming old home in the woods

We needed a place to relax after a day of snowmobiling in Gaylord and this home fit the bill perfectly. Spacious and charming it was like we were time-warped back to the 50's/60's. The original cabin, along with the addition, allowed the four of us plenty of room for sleeping and lounging. It was a pleasure to meet the owner and get the history of the property. He was very informative and easily accessible if needed. Our winter trip was awesome and I know we'll be back in the summer to enjoy the lake. Overall a great weekend in a great home!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Jan 24, 2024

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

Snowmobile weekend

We had a great experience at the cabin. This is a rustic cabin with all the patina of its history. I grew up going to a cabin just like this. The host was very accommodating, making sure the house was warm when we arrived at 1:00am in the morning. There was plenty of parking for sleds and trailers. Trail head was at the end of the drive. If you want a place that's warm, comfortable, and to relax with your friends, you have a great place. If you have issues the family is close by to help out in any way they can. This is what I expect of a well mature northern Michigan cabin. We will stay there again, as long as the snow holds out for the season. Being off the beaten path gives you a nice seclusion from the hotel scene. Was a great time. Appreciated all your help Rokko.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie S., Hastings, MI

Dec 31, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic cabin with nice trails

It was nice to get away from home, however there were a few things we didn’t love. The cabin is rustic, which we are perfectly ok with, however it definitely hadn’t been cleaned in some time. A lot of dust, cobwebs in doorways, and dried food on the table cloth. The property itself could be amazing and beautiful, however there are numerous piles of trash, cans, old building supplies, etc. From the description it sounded like there was just one other rental nearby however, there are 2 cabins that the family lives in there as well, which was fine. We had our privacy. We did enjoy the trails to walk our dogs and the direct TV. There is zero Verizon cell service and no WiFi, which again we were ok with. Just making others aware as the description does list WiFi as an amenity.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel M.

Nov 2, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location.....but

The location of the cabin was great. Very secluded and peaceful. The cabin however was very questionable. The cabin clearly has a mold issue that you can smell. There were cobwebs all over the place and it just seemed dirty. I have 6 kids and a dog, and my house is cleaner. It's just not what you'd expect from a vrbo rental that you pay a cleaning fee for. Not tall person friendly. 6ft doorways. Hit my head several times even with ducking. At the end of the day, it's a cabin in the woods and not a hotel. Owner was very nice! Cabin just needs some attention.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023