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Wolf Lake Betty is resting for 2026.
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61848 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Baldwin, MI
- Place, Wolf Lake1 min walk
- Place, Little Star Lake13 min drive
- Place, Big Star Lake26 min drive
- Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Wolf Lake Betty is resting for 2026.
We are renovatingin 2026, hope to be back after that! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXWelcome to Wolf Lake! Wolf Lake Betty is a warm, welcoming spot to enjoy your getaway.
* summer offers swimming, paddle boards, bikes and a fire pit. Visit the
Flea Roast Ox Market in June, and the Troutarama in July.
* fall offers brisk walks or biking around the lake while leaf peeping.
* winter - we're putting Wolf Lake Betty to sleep, as she suffered last winter with
frozen pipes. See you in Spring!
* spring is time to visit 45 designated trout streams in the area, and May offers the Blessing of the Bikes in Baldwin. There are also many garage sales.
The lake is near the Manistee National Forest, with great trails for ATVs or Snowmobiles. Come enjoy this sweet 60 year old lady, Wolf Lake Betty. If you treat her kindly, she'll show you a wonderful time. Wolf Lake Betty's right on the water, which provides beautiful sunsets by the fire pit.
Pretend you are visiting your elderly relative who makes cookies and tea when you arrive. Her septic system is delicate, so please be mindful of this sweet old lady who's a little creaky but friendly.
The two bedrooms have great queen beds. One bathroom serves as a powder room for the "lake room," as well as the bathroom for the primary bedroom. The second bedroom has a bathroom across the hall. There is also a full bed in the den, and there is a laundry room. There is a sleeper sofa, best for kids as adults won't find it very comfortable. There is a fully equipped kitchen for cooking and baking, including a Kitchen Aid, toaster, coffee maker, Crock Pot, cookie sheet pans, and all the cooking utensils you'll need! Nearby caretakers can provide firewood or, in summer, a boat ride around the lake for a small fee. There are games and books, a TV and DVD player, and minimal cable/internet. Internet can be sketchy in inclement weather or if many are all using at once.
* summer offers swimming, paddle boards, bikes and a fire pit. Visit the
Flea Roast Ox Market in June, and the Troutarama in July.
* fall offers brisk walks or biking around the lake while leaf peeping.
* winter - we're putting Wolf Lake Betty to sleep, as she suffered last winter with
frozen pipes. See you in Spring!
* spring is time to visit 45 designated trout streams in the area, and May offers the Blessing of the Bikes in Baldwin. There are also many garage sales.
The lake is near the Manistee National Forest, with great trails for ATVs or Snowmobiles. Come enjoy this sweet 60 year old lady, Wolf Lake Betty. If you treat her kindly, she'll show you a wonderful time. Wolf Lake Betty's right on the water, which provides beautiful sunsets by the fire pit.
Pretend you are visiting your elderly relative who makes cookies and tea when you arrive. Her septic system is delicate, so please be mindful of this sweet old lady who's a little creaky but friendly.
The two bedrooms have great queen beds. One bathroom serves as a powder room for the "lake room," as well as the bathroom for the primary bedroom. The second bedroom has a bathroom across the hall. There is also a full bed in the den, and there is a laundry room. There is a sleeper sofa, best for kids as adults won't find it very comfortable. There is a fully equipped kitchen for cooking and baking, including a Kitchen Aid, toaster, coffee maker, Crock Pot, cookie sheet pans, and all the cooking utensils you'll need! Nearby caretakers can provide firewood or, in summer, a boat ride around the lake for a small fee. There are games and books, a TV and DVD player, and minimal cable/internet. Internet can be sketchy in inclement weather or if many are all using at once.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Big yard, on the water. One story.
Events
No events allowed
Not ideal for a rowdy crowd: full time neighbors.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Not ideal for a rowdy crowd: full time neighbors.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Baldwin
Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Wolf Lake, while Shrine of the Pines and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center are cultural highlights.
Baldwin, MI
What's nearby
- Wolf Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Little Star Lake - 13 min drive - 15.3 km
- Shrine of the Pines - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
- Hamlin Lake - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
- Big Star Lake - 26 min drive - 28.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Barski - 6 min drive
- Club 37 - 4 min drive
- Gnome Acres - 13 min drive
- Twin Creek Inn - 10 min drive
- Crumb's Corner Tavern - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Tracey Krause
'Found this little gem while visiting nearby Wolf Lake Ranch, and have grown to love this quiet lake community. We still ride there every summer! It's just across the lake. We love to kayak and swim around the lake, too. Walking around the lake takes about 45 minutes.
We are taking a break in 2026 to spruce up old Wolf Lake Betty! Hope to return refreshed after 2026!
We are taking a break in 2026 to spruce up old Wolf Lake Betty! Hope to return refreshed after 2026!
Why they chose this property
Wolf Lake is quiet, but there are so many fun activities nearby. The Manistee National Forest offers ATV and Snowmobile trails, and the lake offers swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and walking and biking around the lake. It's a delightful getaway! Even working remotely would be a great use of this area. Each season is lovely.
What makes this property unique
Since summer reservations are beginning to come in, here are a few points about boats.
Wolf Lake is an all sports lake, without any public launches, but the caretakers can help you launch if you bring your boat. The boats must be cleaned beforehand, and ballast boats are not permitted. Wolf Lake is only 13 feet deep and ballast boats upset the silt on the bottom.
The boat will have to be moored or tied out, and not tied up to the dock at Wolf Lake Betty. The lake is too shallow there - the dock is just a swim dock. (Or paddle boards!)
Wolf Lake is one of the last lakes in the area without invasive species. The community is understandably quite concerned that any visitors wash their boat before launching.
Wolf Lake is an all sports lake, without any public launches, but the caretakers can help you launch if you bring your boat. The boats must be cleaned beforehand, and ballast boats are not permitted. Wolf Lake is only 13 feet deep and ballast boats upset the silt on the bottom.
The boat will have to be moored or tied out, and not tied up to the dock at Wolf Lake Betty. The lake is too shallow there - the dock is just a swim dock. (Or paddle boards!)
Wolf Lake is one of the last lakes in the area without invasive species. The community is understandably quite concerned that any visitors wash their boat before launching.
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