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Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!

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A grassy area with a wooden structure, a clear sky, and a calm body of water.
A narrow room with a bed, a bench, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and cabinet. There is a window with curtains and a chair with a floral cushion.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a chimney, and a satellite dish.
A cozy living room with wooden walls, a round table, and two sofas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinac Bridge
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!

Looking for a place to stay while you,re touring the Eastern Upper Peninsula, visiting relatives or wanting a relaxing retreat, than this is the place for you, your family and/or your group (Perfect for a girl's weekend, guy's weekend or even a family reunion)!!
This lakefront property is central to St. Ignace, Hessel and Rudyard. It's the perfect spot for Bird Watchers to stay! It's also very close to ATV Trails and the Pine River boat launch is within one mile.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$200/per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 483963
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Hessel

Located in Hessel, this cottage is on a lake. Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Fort de Baude Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castle Golf & Games and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace. Traveling with kids? Consider Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Hessel, MI

What's nearby

  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 16 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 23 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 31 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Wilderness State Park - 38 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Bay Mills Casino - 44 min drive - 85.1 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jose's Cantina
  • ‪Ang-Gio's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!?

As of Oct 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel! on Oct 14, 2026 start from $286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel! located?

This family-friendly Hessel cottage is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Castle Golf & Games and Brevort Township Community Recreation Area. Castle Rock and Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay. The location is actually 15 miles west of Hessel which put us in a perfect location to enjoy the beautiful property with windows capitalizing on the scenery and travel to Mackinaw City which is only 19 miles away. Great family, individual or couples getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and can’t wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was adorable the lake views were amazing .We enjoyed our time and hope to be back next summer !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! We did find some garbage under the bed from the previous guest which we picked up but other then that it was good. The only comment is that my husband uses a cpap and there was only one room we could sleep in due to the limited plug ins in the bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had an amazing stay!

We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2024
We are so glad you had a great stay!!! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good people, lovely place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, fireplace, large room sizes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the location!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a perfect home for your family! Even better than the pictures show. Beautiful view...can see the bridge too! Clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We were able to bring our dog, and she loved it too. Easy to get around the area. Liked being in a quiet peaceful setting, yet close to attractions. Bring bug spray if you are coming during mosquito season, as they were out and biting. The midges were there too, but not bad. Came and went. Loved seeing the family pictures on the walls. Felt like we were hanging with their family too. Very cute place, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you, your family, and your dog enjoyed your stay. It means a lot to hear that our home felt welcoming and comfortable, and that you enjoyed the views and peaceful setting. Thank you also for mentioning the seasonal bugs—they are definitely part of our beautiful waterfront location at certain times of the year. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house and location

My family had a pleasant stay, thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We loved the location and the house. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed our Cottage! We can’t wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house right on the shores of Lake Huron worked great for our family of 5. The weather was raining and foggy and the views were still good. Location was great to able to explore Mackinac Island and Sault Ste Marie. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2025
We are happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and the beautiful Lake Huron views—even with the rainy, foggy weather. It’s great that our location worked well for your visits to Mackinac Island and Sault Ste. Marie. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage, the bi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great family vacation

This was the such an amazing place to stay. The patio looking out onto Lake Huron was everyone's favorite. Looking forward to a future stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment you walk in, you are transcended into another world, nautical essence meets cabin charm. The scent is fresh and oh so welcoming. The view is AMAZING - absolutely breath taking. Plenty of room for everyone. The coffee pot could use a plastic reusable strainer and need more ice cube trays. Other than that this place has everything you could need. Bring your own kleenex and insect spray. We were there during midge season and they were terrible -so no campfire or eating outside. They don't bite, just annoying - a relative of the mosquito.
Back of the cabin
view of the Mackinac Bridge
Entry
Kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, cool location

Had a great time at this cabin on the bay. Very nice location not too far from a lot of great sites. Great home, great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you can come back another time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations; the photos did not really convey how wonderful this property was! Well stocked, well maintained, easy checkout, stunning view. We have no negative comments to make regarding our stay. We loved it and would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short but relaxing stay

The stay here was very nice. Had everything that any family would have needed. We will be going back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We can’t wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake views

Wonderful stay, great location off the beaten trail. Quiet, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our family vacation! The cabin was plenty big enough for our family and the view is amazing! We especially enjoyed the bird watching! My only comment would be things weren’t super clean upon our arrival - mainly kitchen items (ie. coffee pot) and the living room floor had a decent amount of dog hair all over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear that your family enjoyed the cabin, the beautiful view, and especially the bird watching — it's definitely a special place for that. We do apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered upon arrival, particularly in the kitchen and living area. That’s not the standard we strive for, and we’ve addressed your comments with our cleaning team to ensure it doesn’t happen in the future. We truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention and hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place. Alittle out of the way but wish we could have enjoyed it longer. Maybe some other time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We are so glad you loved the place and only wish you had more time to enjoy it. It may be a little off the beaten path, but we like to think that is part of its charm. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime for a longer stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

What a perfect location to stay for my daughter-in-law's first ever trip to Mackinac Island! Loved the view, the location, and the peaceful mornings with coffee, a book and the lake to start your day! We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brought my father, son, friend, and my lab Kaia up to the UP for an opening weekend of waterfowl hunting. The house was beautiful, but the view was amazing. Very easy processes, everything was available that we needed to enjoy. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you, your family, and Kaia enjoyed opening weekend up in the UP. It’s great to know the house and view made your trip special and that you had everything you needed for a relaxing stay. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you all back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tromans family

We had an amazing time and 6 very picky teenagers loved the house and couldn’t stop saying how nice it was
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you and the teens had such a great time and that the house was a hit—even with the picky ones! It means a lot to us that everyone felt comfortable and appreciated the space. We’d love to welcome you all back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Flexible and great stay

Super flexible! Beautiful place to stay! Recommend to a friend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UP stay

Location provided accessibility to a number of sites that we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2024
We are so glad our cabin was a great location for you to access all of your planned destinations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place!

We loved the house and the spectacular view! There was everything we needed and we were warm and comfortable. The location was perfect too! Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for sharing this lovely place .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Come back anytime! :)

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Morley

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We built this cabin in 1982 and have been enjoying it ever since! It has been the perfect family spot. However, because we do not get a chance to use it as much as we would like to, we look at this as an opportunity to share our home away from home with others.

Why they chose this property

We love St. Martin's Bay! We love that this 'secluded' location is still only 2 miles from the expressway (I-75) and within 20 minutes of St. Ignace and Cedarville! We love that you can bring your ATV's out here and not have any issues (and be right next to some of the best trails in the EUP). We love that the cottage is off the beaten path and that it's not 'Too nice' to stay in, but rather, 'very comfortable'. Mostly, we love that one can be as active or inactive as they want!

What makes this property unique

There are so many things to see and do in this area! Knowing that you can leave from the cottage on an ATV, a bicycle or in a car and be able to hit a trail or a main highway is a very unique thing! So, why not take advantage of the opportunity to stay at the 'VanKamp' and make your own memories.
Being so close to the area attractions is an added bonus! Many of our past guests visit Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, and many other attractions within a few days.

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