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

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Living area
Living Room / Fire place.
Half Bathroom on Main Floor
Upstairs Bathroom. Toilet and Tub/Shower are to your left.
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single 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.

Property manager

Laurie Morley
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hessel, MI

What's nearby

  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 19 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Fort Mackinac - 57 min drive - 37.8 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 57 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 57 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪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).

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!?

Checkout 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 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great family get away

This property was so thoughtfully stocked and prepped with everything you could possibly need or want. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. No wifi was only rough on my 9 year old daughter the rest of us agree it was not an issue. Our only gripe is we couldn’t stay longer. You will not be disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cleland L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

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

Amazing Stay

My family and I had an amazing time during our stay. The home is even better than we expected. Very comfortable, very homelike . We saw the most beautiful sunsets from the front porch And the swing by the lake. Highly recommended! The location worked out very well for us For our road trips every day. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Bridge walk

We stayed here because we wanted to walk the bridge Labor Day It is about 15 miles from the bridge The house is as pictured.Check in was easy.We loved the location since we were staying around that area. The beds are comfortable Saw an eagle a few times Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Get away

We had a wonderful vacation..the cabin was clean and the view was amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone that wanted a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Relaxing cabin steps from Lake Huron

This is a lovely cabin that is right on Lake Huron. Pictures do not do the property justice! You can tell this is a beloved family cabin and well cared for. It has all the amenities you would need for a peaceful getaway. Very clean! Short drive to St. Ignace. I would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

Hessel wooden boat show trip

Rented this for a long weekend so we could attend the Les Cheneaux Hessel Wooden Boat Show. The house was very clean, the view to the lake was beautiful. Easy to find directions and a quick trip with our boat into the show. Our only complaint was with the weather, we missed the warmer days by about 2 days either side of our stay. We would definitely recommend this place and stay they again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela S.

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

Nice 3 day stay with 3 boys and grandparents

We loved having a view of Lake Huron from every window, the swing out front facing the water. having air conditioning, having a full kitchen, and having two bathrooms. We also loved that there were two canoes for our family to go out on the lake. The bay was very shallow a long distance out so we felt very safe with our younger kids . The water was mucky, but nice and warm. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schrock C.

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

Wonderful stay

The blue cabin was amazing, and our family had an awesome time. The pictures don't do it justice. We stayed there for 2 nights, but we could've easily stayed for more. The water activities are endless for the kids, and the shallow water was great for kayaking, swimming, etc. This cabin is a real treasure, and the family of owners are excellent people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

St Ignace Stay

This was an amazing stay that is close to all the best spots of the eastern UP. the house is well maintained and we had no issues at all. Host was good with communication and loved being right on the water for such an amazing price as well. Would love to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Amazing

We loved it a group of 8 and the view was breathtaking. The new swing was a huge hit and they added a/c. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for us to be able to show off the beautiful landscape of Michigan to our family from down south. The location was perfect for us to do day trips to a few sights of the U.P. and then to relax on the waters edge at the end of the day. It could not have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodger Y.

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

Rodger

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyla C.

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

Had an amazing stay!

We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Great Cabin

Wonderful up north cabin with all amenities you could want. Clean with all the modern conveniences sans internet which was actually refreshing : ) We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Waterfront Cottage

Such a cozy comfortable cottage! Relaxing homey decor and calm quiet location; house is right on the water. Such a joy to look out across St. Martin's Bay. The bay is very shallow and we saw a bald eagle fishing! Lots of diving ducks too. Great binoculars provided upstairs and downstairs. Far far away in the distance you can see Mackinac Island, and also the Mackinac Bridge, all lighted up at night. We just loved gazing out on the water stretching far off into the distance, with the colors always changing with the ever-changing light on the water. We even made use of one of the canoes for an extra-special adventure! Gorgeous stars at night, the sky is nice and dark (except of course when the moon is casting her beautiful shining diamonds upon the water). Inside there is lots of cool lake decor, including cute dishes shaped like fish. There is a big refrigerator and freezer, very nice new stove, excellent coffee maker too. Fun signs with quotes and lake themes throughout the house. Original paintings as well! Wonderful porch for sitting and watching the waves. The lawn was lovely and green for our visit. This is such a great laid-back type of place to come relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Huron and lovely St. Martin's Bay. Thank you for having us back again! We definitely hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M., Minnetonka, USA

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

Quiet spot on the lake

The location was perfect, steps from the lake. Sitting on the porch listening to the waves was super relaxing. We also enjoyed the canoes and paddleboat, the water was nice and calm in the mornings for us to enjoy a little canoe trip. The yard was in good shape, despite the tough summer drought. We enjoyed the location, just 15 minutes from St. Ignace and the boat ferry to Mackinaw Island. 40 minutes from the Soo Locks and Sault St Marie. The cabin was nice, has everything you need. The updates are good, and the cabin is better than some of the photos on the listing. The property owners were very responsive as well. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Cozy Comfortable Home on the Water

I hate to share the secret of how wonderful this place is, but this is such a gorgeous location. You are DIRECTLY on the water! The house is very large, cozy and comfortable, like being in your own home. Beautiful living room with sofas and easy chairs for relaxing, plus a fireplace too! There is a big dining-room table for eating and playing games in front of huge lake-view windows, along with a very large well-stocked kitchen with everything you might need for cooking. You will save a ton of money if you cook a few meals there. We even found a blender for smoothies! Everything was extremely clean and well cared-for. I could imagine this large comfortable house being perfect for families with children. Even in stormy weather this location would be gorgeous and cozy and fun! Pristine new washer and dryer is such a nice bonus for travelers, along with two separate showers and plenty of hot water. Extra beach towels are provided. The whole place is decorated with cute lake/boating themes, and the owner is extremely friendly and so helpful too. We are already planning to go back! Still seeing this beautiful spot in my dreams. Lovely and quiet and peaceful surroundings, a place to make memories. Also an easy drive to the St. Ignace ferries for Mackinac Island (that is if you can bear to tear yourself away from the serene beauty of St. Martin's Bay :) Far more beautiful location than the pictures convey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Peaceful

Very nice house. A quiet place to relax. The view is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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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