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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.
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.
Laurie Morley purchased this Cottage in 1982
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!
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.
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
We had a relaxing stay. The house is very nice. We did some swimming and did some fishing as well. The fire pit was great for the evenings. There is not a sauna but otherwise our stay was great.
The property was everything we expected and more! Beautiful views, comfortable and homey. We found that the sauna was replaced with a bedroom, not what we expected.. but it was a pleasant surprise to have an additional room and we didn't miss the sauna. We loved it at Vankamp, and would definitely visit again!
My husband and I along with 5 of our kids and two dogs absolutely loved this lake side cottage. We visited Mackinak Island, Mackinaw City, the bear ranch, Soo Locks, and St Ignace. I think the kids may have enjoyed staying at the cottage the most though. They loved playing in the water, kayaking and canoeing. The neighbors were extremely generous and let our kids use their kayaks. Even after one of my sons water logged one of the kayaks and had to be rescued. We loved the local swimming hole- there is a map in the cabin which leads you to it. We were also pleasantly surprised that after a recent remodel there is now another full bedroom and shower which were not on the original listing discription. It was great to be able to spread out and give each other space- it was also great to be able to make so many meals at the cottage. With 7 of us, it saved us a ton of money. The only downside that we can think of is that it would have been nice to have WiFi as we were constantly searching for things to do in the area and trying to pull up maps but our cell service fell short in the area. We would recommend this property to friends and family and hope to be back sometime.
Gr8 family get away!!!!! Must try it. It accommodate our family of 8 plus grand baby
The place had everything we needed. My family loved our stay. The porch was a perfect morning coffee and night time sunset view.
Everyone had a great time and commented how nice and clean the cabin was. The only slight issue for us (may not bother others) was that the private road was gravel. I do not know if that was stated in the property description? We had 3 cars there going to the st. Ignace car show and had to clean dust - bugs off each morning. Otherwise the location was great for being on the water, semi-remote and still be within short drive time to the area Cities and attractions. We would definitely stay there again, just not bringing a show car type vehicle and worry about constant cleaning.
The 'VanKamp' is located on St. Martin's Bay (Lake Huron), only about 2 miles from I-75 (Exit #359) about 15 miles from downtown St. Ignace, 15 miles from downtown Hessel, 15 miles from downtown Rudyard, about 17 miles from Cedarville, about 45 miles from Downtown Sault Ste. Marie and about 60 Miles from Tahquamenon Falls.
It is a great spot for a relaxing vacation, where you will also be within an hour of some of the EUP's finest attractions!
Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Laurie Morley
Property # 483963