Sunrise Retreat on Wolf Lake

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Water view

Explore the area

Baldwin, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest
1 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center
14 min drive
Big Star Lake
33 min drive
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Loft Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This is the perfect place to unplug and reconnect! Enjoy 100 feet of quiet lakefront in a private setting. Early risers can experience beautiful sunrises over the lake. In the afternoon play in the lake or explore the area and in the evening, relax on the large deck, play a yard game or go for a sunset kayak ride. The cottage is adjacent to 100's of acres of National Forest and ATV trails. It is an easy drive from Ludington, Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac making it for day trips to the wineries, golf or Lake Michigan. This 2+ bedroom, 1-1/2 bath cottage is a great place to get away from it all!

Property manager

Bob & Kathie McKeever

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Fireplace

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No occupied tents, trailers or campers. Occupancy is limited to the number of guests per Vrbo rental. Group gatherings / parties not permitted.

We are sorry but pets are currently not permitted.

Smoking is permitted outside of the cottage. Ashtrays are provided. Proper disposal of smoking waste expected.

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River, while Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center - 14 min drive
Big Star Lake - 33 min drive
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 43 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 64 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barski - ‬11 min drive
‪Club 37 - ‬9 min drive
‪Crossroad Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise Retreat on Wolf Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunrise Retreat on Wolf Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunrise Retreat on Wolf Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sunrise Retreat on Wolf Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Balwin Teen Health Center and Shrine of the Pines. Pere Marquette River and Luther Area Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

21 July 2024

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

Great Getaway

This house was clean and beautiful with an open concept. The lake was amazing with warm waters and a sandy swim area. The fishing was pretty good with lots of bluegill and largemouth bass. Communication with Kathie was great and she always responded promptly. My family loved the week we stayed on Wolf Lake. Be sure to visit Jones Ice Cream.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRIANA F.

14 July 2024

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

Family Reunion Vacation

This was the 5th year we stayed at the sunrise retreat and as always loved every minute of it! Kathie and Bob are the best hosts and I feel like family when staying there. This year was a little different as we had our 10 month old daughter, and she absolutely loved playing in the wolf! Can’t wait for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly W.

2 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointed in the lake.

It as extremely relaxing, even without swimming. But that was a bummer for me.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babette A.

8 Sept 2023

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

Wolfe Lake

Very peaceful and quiet enjoyed fishing and kayaking!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Huntington Woods, Michigan

9 Aug 2023

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

Great property and hosts

Clean, cozy, and has everything you need to make mrmories with your family :)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

27 July 2023

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

Wonderful Relaxation

The house was perfect for our needs. Property was peaceful and amazing views. Owner was very nice and very easy to communicate with. Lots of nice days trips as location was near lots of other things to do. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIANA F.

16 July 2023

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

Family retreat

This was our 4th year staying at sunrise retreat and as always it was exactly what we were looking for. Kathie and Bob are great hosts. Wolf lake will forever be in our family and being able to stay at a place that feels like home is a great feeling. We fished every night to have a fish fry on Friday and of course got ice cream at Jones’ as much as possible!! Can’t wait to be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

4 Oct 2022

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

Fishing trip

Had a great time.. really enjoyed the stay.. We had 7 guys fishing for 2 days on the Pere Marquette and the location was perfect.. The place was everything as advertised..

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

23 Aug 2022

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

Wolf Lake

This was our third year and we plan to come back next year. Beautiful views. Comfortable home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg W., Brighton, US

15 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful Time

We enjoyed our time boating, fishing, floating, and swimming. It was nice being able to be up on the deck and watching the kids play in the water. With the house in a large no wake zone the kids were able to venture far out and feel safe. There were plenty of toys and games for us when we weren't in the water. A minor drawback was a lack of an outside hose, it just took a little extra effort to keep the sand out. We were extremely fortunate to have a bald eagle on top of the house for some good close ups.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

2 Aug 2022

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

Quiet with a beautiful lake view

Our family was very comfortable sleeping seven of us. 3 couples and one individual on the couch. Never pulled bed out of couch to try. Everything we needed was there fir us including kitchen items for cooking. Plenty of seating for family and friends to enjoy. Already booked for next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Beth H.

24 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great lakefront location, make sure to read all amenities as this location is off grid. Lake is very shallow with lots of seaweed, good for fishing but not swimming… at least not for me.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRIANA F.

17 July 2022

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

Family Reunion

My husband and I have stayed at Kathie and Bobs for 3 years now, and every time we are always in love with it. Our whole family (50+ People) rent around the lake for a fun relaxing reunion. We always go fishing on The Wolf and caught some monster Bass and Bluegill this year for our fish fry. We can’t wait to return next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew K.

10 July 2022

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

Great stay

The property was great the lake was awesome great place for the 4th they light fireworks for 3 days only problem was we had 1 hot day and no AC in the house just small ones in the bedrooms but still was an amazing stay the rest of the days were nice and cool. We will be staying again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

roger e.

19 Oct 2021

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

Fantastic weekend

Rental was very nice and clean. Wonderful lake view. It was difficult to find at first but we managed. Close to ORV trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

29 Sept 2021

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

Cabin on the lake

The property was as described. Finding the place can be a little tricky with the winding-shared driveway. A few things needed addressing, but Kathie was quick to respond. It was a little odd that Renee (the cleaner or house caretaker) stopped by unannounced to see if anyone was there/ anything else was needed. The three trucks with trailers in the front would have answered if we were there. Regardless, we had a great time at the cabin. The location of the cabin to the Little O ORV trail was perfect for my group of riders.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

12 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful Lake Front

The house was just what we needed for our riding trip. We got the best of both worlds with close trails and the lake right out front. Everything was clean and well taken care of and the owners were very nice and responsive to any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Diana K.

8 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed and Unsatisfied with Owners Response to Emergency

The water by their dock was mucky and dark so you couldn't see to the bottom well. My grandson tried to run out to hop on the owner's paddle boat with me and was stabbed by a rusty rod of some sort. It was anchored in the water near the dock. I had to take him to the Urgent Care and since the wound was so deep it caused an infection and left small rusty metal particles in his leg. I called the owners the next morning. They sounded concerned but never came by to see what he had gotten hurt on and never removed it from the water our entire stay. When we left it was still in the water. Because the wound was so deep my grandson had to have more antibiotics through an IV and X-Rays and is still following up with doctor visits. The owners are not paying for any of the medical bills and their homeowner's insurance company denied the claim. Because they are providing kayaks and a paddle boat they should at least know if the water between the land and the end of their dock is safe. I am disappointed at the owner's lack of response to his injury.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

22 Aug 2021

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

Summer fun

Second year staying there. Property managers are responsive and seem very nice. Location is wonderful and beautiful.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice Y.

4 Aug 2021

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

Great lake getaway

We enjoyed our visit so much! It was exactly as described. We had a couple of glitches that were completely out of anyone's hands, and the property owner handled it all amazingly. Communication was great. (Refrigerator stopped working, they had it replaced right away!) Make sure you go to eat at Barski - amazing food!! The lake wasn't great for fishing - that's the only drawback, but that's just a small thing. Thanks for a great time!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

4 Aug 2021

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

Relax and unwind

We loved the kayaks and pretty much just stayed on the property. Three generations and we all enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

BRIANA M.

18 July 2021

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

Family reunion

Loved fishing in the wolf, we caught enough bass for a fish fry! Kathie and bob are always so welcoming and the house is perfect for us!

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

14 July 2021

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

Lots of Fun

This house was great. We had so much fun on the kayaks and paddle boat. The kids loved the sand and beach. We brought a boat (there is a public launch), but you can catch 18" bass right off the dock. Kathie was very responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend for families, or anyone looking for a good fishing lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

dave P.

2 July 2021

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

Wonderful family vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Wolf Lake. We enjoyed using the kayaks. It was a very quiet week on the lake. The kitchen has all types of dishes to cook and eat there. We had quality family time. We enjoyed the quick drive to Ludington and Traverse City. We also enjoyed ice cream in downtown Baldwin.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy J.

3 Dec 2020

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

Home away from Home!

Once again, we had an amazing vacation!!! It was everything we could ask for. The sunrises are absolutely breathtaking!!! Absolutely love the location! Can’t wait to get back next year!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bob & Kathie McKeever

Why they chose this property

This cottage has been our family's retreat for the past 20 years. We have enjoyed countless hours of fun, relaxation and being together with friends and family. We want to share this experience with others. Stepping away from the electronic control of daily life and just sitting - watching the lake, listening to the birds, watching an eagle fishing or catching a glimpse of a deer taking a morning drink- this will refresh your being!

What makes this property unique

Every room offers a lake view. The cottage is at the west end of the this all sports lake allowing for spectacular sunrises and quiet evenings as our end of the lake is a no-wake zone. A private drive set off the main road, and distance and privacy between neighbors make this the perfect place to be able to enjoy a Northern Michigan lake vacation without the worries of crowds. You can enjoy isolated privacy, explore the many back roads and trails, or just take in the natural beauty of the area. Ludington, Manistee and Traverse City are all an easy drive for those that prefer to venture out.

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