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Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!

Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!

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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Check out the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Popular LocationCastle Rock14 min drive
  • Popular LocationKewadin Casino - St. Ignace16 min drive
  • Popular LocationStar Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace18 min drive
  • AirportMackinac Island, MI (MCD)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!

This cozy up north cottage features a view of Lake Huron including Big St. Martin's Island, Mackinac Island and the Mackinac bridge. It sits on a large 2 acre clearing on the mouth of the river and lake Huron, with a boat well for easy access to water adventures. 2010 Sweetwater 50 horse power Pontoon boat included in 2022 summer season rental. (Memorial Day - Second week in September).

The only neighbors are on the far back side of driveway, the property is completely private on lake/deck side. Giant open yard is perfect for kids playing outdoors, lawn games, etc.

Sleeping arrangements include:
1 queen size master bedroom on the first floor, an upstairs bedroom with a twin over full bunk and and additional twin bed, and an open loft area with a full bed (and an optional twin trundle underneath) that includes a view of the Mackinac bridge. There are two full bathrooms on the property including a bathtub.

There is a huge wrap around porch and a large screened in porch with seating. Gas grill and table/chairs makes bbq'ing on the porch a must!

2 kayaks and a canoe also available for your use during all (non frozen) months.

We have WIFI and a smart TV with Netflix, etc.

This property is uniquely located near all kinds of Up North adventures including:

-less than 15 minutes to St. Ignace and the Mackinac Bridge
- 10 minutes to quaint downtown Hessel including small Hessel public beach (great for small children), the Les Cheneux islands (and culinary school restaurant) and under 30 minutes to Detour State park, beaches and ferry access to Drummond Island
- 45 minutes to Sault Ste. Marie, Lake Superior, and the International bridge to Ontario, CA
- 20 minutes to beautiful Lake Michigan sandy beaches
- Close proximity to many hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails
- An hour to Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point
-Fishing
-Paddling
-Duck hunting

Sportsman- You can fish right off the bank at this property so bring your gear! Local fishing guides available if you are looking for a referral. This is one of the top Walleye fishing spots in northern Michigan, and one of the best Duck Hunting retreats in the state.

Bird watchers- bring your binoculars! You will see and hear many many variety of migratory birds at this special spot.

This property is located on a unique Great Lakes estuary (where the Pine River meets the waters of Lake Huron.) There is absolutely NO development as you boat to the west out the river's mouth all the way to the Carp River mouth (2-3 miles).

Boaters please note: Boat well provides ample room to launch and dock your vessel on site with cement ramp. (also, DNR ramp less than a half mile up river). This location is centrally located for day trips to Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, St. Martin Island, Big St. Martin Island and the Les Cheneaux Islands including the port towns of Hessel and Cedarville.



Property manager

Lindsay Case Palsrok
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$75 pet fee plus additional security deposit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hessel

Located in Hessel, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Castle Rock, while Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Fort de Baude Museum are cultural highlights. Castle Golf & Games and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Hessel, MI

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock - 14 min drive
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 16 min drive
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 18 min drive
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ang-Gio's Restaurant - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace. Castle Rock and Castle Golf & Games are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bauera2 B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome views!
This is a great little cottage with awesome views of the Bay and Mackinac bridge. We visited in the cold March months so did not get to try out the beach and kayaking but after this stay we plan to return to the area and if available this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax
We enjoyed our stay-first time to the UP for us. This property is within a short drive to a variety of places depending on your interest. It is quiet and well maintained, the property owners are responsive if you have questions (we weren’t sure what their preference was to leave the thermostat at with colder air moving in). Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Southwest Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot
Peaceful spot with lovely views of Lake Huron and the Pine River. It was a great base for exploring the eastern UP: all the preserves along Lake Huron and the St. Mary's River, Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway, the Hiawatha Forest, and the Hiawatha Highlands (Canada). We appreciated being able to have our dog with us. As other reviewers have noted, the spiral staircase to the second floor and lack of railings on the entry stairs and on the deck were challenging for one member of our family and could make it a challenging location for families with toddlers or anyone with balance and mobility issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
We needed a quiet, peaceful, relaxing vacation and we certainly found it here. Gorgeous views, beautiful weather, lots of room outside for our dogs to run. The house clean and really cool inside. Loved it! It was great. The time went by so quickly. Special thanks to Dottie for all of her help!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Views, nice neighbors and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lindsay Case Palsrok

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We currently live in lower Michigan but grew up in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Why they chose this property

We loved the big open grassy yard and waterfront on both the River and Lake Huron. The proximity to the Mackinac Bridge is also a huge plus.
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