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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Hessel, MI

Castle Rock15 min drive
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace17 min drive
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace19 min drive
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)39 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful up north cabin with all amenities you could want. Clean with all the modern conveniences sans internet which w...

Terri G.

Oct 7, 2023

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

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

$200/per pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Castle Golf & Games. 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.

Hessel, MI

What's nearby

Castle Rock - 15 min drive
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 17 min drive
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 19 min drive
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive
The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 57 min drive

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 Castle Rock. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

30 June 2024

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.

17 June 2024

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

Rodger

Everything was great

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

14 June 2024

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.

1 May 2024

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.

7 Oct 2023

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.

30 Sept 2023

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

27 Sept 2023

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.

20 Sept 2023

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.

14 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

7 Sept 2023

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

Weekend Get-Away for Bridge Walk

This cute cabin was exactly what we needed for the Labor Day Bridge Walk. The sound of the lake coming through the windows at night and views of the bridge from the porch = perfect "up north" feeling. Communication with the owners and their daughters was always prompt and helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike h.

27 Aug 2023

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

Thank you! Great stay

Great stay. We used this property as a launching pad to visit Mackinac Island. It took us about 15 minutes to get to the ferry from the house. The property has a beautiful view and is well-kept inside. It has everything you need. There are neighbors on both sides of the house, but please note the property is really isolated from neighborhoods and the hustle and bustle of city life. The entrance street is a gravel road that is a little tricky. I recommend not going to the house late at night for the first time. It might be hard to find. I gave this property a 5-star review. It was perfect for our needs. Thank you to the hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., New Britain, CT

14 Aug 2023

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

Just Short of Heaven!

Just another great ten days on St Martins Bay…we’ll be back again in this little slice of heaven. Enjoy working with our host and hostess this year, as we have over the many years of staying here.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S., Bay City, USA

30 July 2023

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

Beautiful Location

This is a beautifully located, very nice home. We had a wonderful time. Bird watching was amazing from eagles, to osprey, to kingfishers, to the usual geese terns, and gulls. The kids loved playing in the clean, shallow water. Viewing the Mackinac Bridge and the fireworks from the living room was an added bonus!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D., Chicago, US

27 July 2023

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

Flexible and great stay

Super flexible! Beautiful place to stay! Recommend to a friend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

24 July 2023

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

Perfect UP Spot

Excellent location with beautiful lake view! Plenty of space for our family of 6. Great jumping off spot for our visits to Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, and the Soo Locks. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

15 July 2023

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

Great little cottage on the bay

Just a cute, little cottage on the bay with a view of the Bridge in the distance. Quiet, out of the way of crowds, but close enough to St. Ignace for all of the touristy things. Perfect for relaxing and watching the swans, eagles and gulls going about their daily lives. All of the necessities are there, the check in/out was super easy. The table is perfect for playing games and so many are provided, and the kitchen has plenty of room for helpers. This is our second stay (first was 4 years ago) and it was just as we remembered. If we ever go to the UP again, we’ll stay here for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sheila B.

7 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Outside of home does not look like photo. It needs work. No lawn. Goose poop everywhere. The home inside was as shown in photo. We enjoy being outside and the yard was a mess.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland S.

30 June 2023

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

Gem in hessel

Perfect house for all things to do in eastern u p. Love the quiet and solitude to unwind!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

25 June 2023

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

UP Getaway

This was our first visit to the UP, and we couldn't have been happier with this lovely home. It was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated. The views from every window were amazing! We enjoyed sitting on the back porch to watch the sea birds and geese fly overhead and to see the Mighty Mac in the distance. This was a great "home base" for us to explore the beauty and several of the attractions of the UP. We were very happy with this rental home and highly recommend it and the area to others. Thank you for sharing it with our family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

14 June 2023

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

Beautiful

A super clean beautiful slice of Heaven. Quiet place on Lake Huron.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

14 June 2023

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

Short but relaxing stay

The stay here was very nice. Had everything that any family would have needed. We will be going back again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H., Hixson, TN

25 Oct 2022

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

2nd Stay

This was my second stay at this property. Both experiences couldn’t have been better. The property is such a fantastic place to be away from everything and just enjoy God’s creation. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Eagles fighting over fish they catch out the back window. Ducks migrating by the thousands. A mink fishing among the rocks. Fox darting along the road. Cool, crisp fresh air. Fall colors that can’t be matched. Star-filled night skies. Snowfall, wind and waves. Views of the Mac Bridge. My stay was a month so I got to enjoy a lot of different days at the property. Each day is new and different. You’re about 20 minutes from groceries in St Ignace or Cedarville (a little less expensive but not as much selection). East access to I-75 gets you to places you want to go. You can stay but don’t take my time. :) I’ll be back.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance A.

28 Sept 2022

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

Bridge crossing

What a beautiful property with a gorgeous view. Very awesome people to work answer all my questions since we were coming from 4 hours away with trailers wanting to make sure we had room to park. Can't beat the view waking up early setting on the deck watching the sun comes up on the lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

16 Sept 2022

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

Lovely setting and cottage

We highly recommend this property. The house was clean and well kept and the view from the covered porch facing the water was unbeatable! It's close to many attractions like the Soo Locks, Mackinac Island, St. Ignace. Plenty of room for a family or two!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

8 Sept 2022

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

Hessel

We enjoyed our stay. Nice location and a great view!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Morley

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.