The Hancock hideaway

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Baldwin, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest
1 min walk
Shrine of the Pines
3 min drive
Balwin Teen Health Center
8 min drive
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

A secluded hideaway nestled in the woods is waiting just for you near the pier Marquette River, one of Michigan’s Premier fishing spots. Cozy and welcoming this two bedroom cabin sports a deluxe kitchen with granite countertops and modern appliances including a washer and dryer. Sleeps six comfortably with a queen bed in one room, bunkbeds in the second room, and A queen sleeper in the living room. A cement patio and a good sized fire pit make outdoor entertaining oh so fun. This property has plenty of room to park your ORVs and other vehicles with trailers. Gas, food and alcohol are conveniently 1 mile away.. With Lake counties many lakes and rivers this is a perfect spot to land after a fun filled day of fishing, boating, swimming, sightseeing, canoeing, kayaking, birdwatching. Baldwin is the home of the famous Jonesey’s ice cream.

Property manager

Jim and Shawna VanDyke

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Small gatherings allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$50 Non Refundable Pet Deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking inside will forfeit security deposit

If you are in the property past check out (unless approved) you will forfeit your Security Deposit.

If you smoke inside the property you will forfeit your Security Deposit.

Pets are not allowed on beds. You will forfeit your deposit if rule is broken.

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: Small gatherings allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Baldwin

Baldwin is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River, while Shrine of the Pines and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center are cultural highlights.

Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
Shrine of the Pines - 3 min drive
Balwin Teen Health Center - 8 min drive
Big Star Lake - 18 min drive
Ferris State University - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bitely Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Mel's On The Lake - ‬21 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Pompeii's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hancock hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hancock hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hancock hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hancock hideaway located?

Situated in Baldwin, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Shrine of the Pines and Pere Marquette River. Balwin Teen Health Center and Big Star Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mandy & Colin C.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Getaway Near the Lake

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here for a long weekend. The bed is comfortable and overall it was a positive experience. Apparently I did not read the listing closely enough and I did NOT realize there is no WiFi available here, so that is just something to keep in mind. The location is great, we were walking distance from the L lakes and we had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

31 July 2024

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

Lovely property!

A very nice property ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

15 July 2024

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

Perfect Baldwin Getaway

We've stayed here before and we were happy to return. Clean, comfortable, updated & modern yet keeps the cabin "feel". Well stocked. Nice large lot, privacy, room to enjoy the outdoors. Cellular data service in the area seemed minimal so remember to download whatever you may need. You are up North, so enjoy the great outdoors. Phone and text worked fine. Perfectly located to the canoe/kayak rental and grocery store. We like to kayak the Pere Marquette at least once a year and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

14 July 2024

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

Nephews wedding in Baldwin

Nice and convenient for daily activities and coming back just to relax without any distractions from neighbors we would encounter staying in hotels. Hancock house was nice and clean with essentials for cooking/sleeping/showering with a very spacious yard. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry L T.

9 July 2024

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

Nice, clean and nice location

Property was very nice and clean. Only thing to be aware of is that there is one queen bed and then twin bunk beds. Listing gave the impression of two queen/double, but one is a fold out couch. Very nice place though!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

5 Aug 2023

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

Communication was great!

We were unable to make our trip due to a last minute family issue, but the host was wonderful to deal with and we definitely want to book it and enjoy the beautiful property and location.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Aug 2023

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

Adorable Cottage

House was clean and comfortable. I would note that the bunk beds are twin beds, as we assumed they would be queen sized based on the description of how many the house would accommodate. I would say 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children would work best. House was cozy and easy to find; set back from the highway for privacy and a beautiful property. Owners are so kind and easy to communicate with. We would stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

21 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Cottage in the woods

Such an adorable place, be prepared for no wifi although when booking you will receive a message to contact the owner for WiFi there is none. Amenities were nice, plenty of sleeping rooms. Lots to do in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

14 July 2023

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

Really nice location and experience but would be great if it had internet

Everything was great and very relaxing. Close to Pere Marquette river and only a little over 40 minutes to Lake Michigan. Very cozy and nice wooded lot. Absolutely zero cell phone reception so would be nice if internet was provided so my partner could work remotely without having to go to Baldwin library. However, if this is not a problem and you want to go off grid, it is a very nice place. Also, would be good to have printed directions for checkout as we were unsure of what exactly was expected as get a stripping bed or starting laundry. Thanks for the relaxing vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

9 July 2023

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

Great getaway

A very cozy and simple place, with a very low maintenance check in/out process. It was nice to be away from a crowded area, but also a close distance to a grocery store. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

3 July 2023

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

Fantastic stay

We loved this cabin in the woods! Perfect for our weekend get away. Had stocked items, trash bags, dish detergent, coffee etc. Enjoyed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

15 June 2023

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

Great cabin in the woods!

The cabin is a great quiet relaxing place, close to everything we need. Every time we stay here is always clean and well kept.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie D.

29 May 2023

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

Great cabin

A great place to say in the Baldwin area

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

24 May 2023

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

Blessing of the bikes

This was our second year staying in this beautiful cottage for the blessing. Very peaceful setting to get away from it all! We will be back next year!❤️

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

25 Apr 2023

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

Convenient location

Great location and so relaxing! Plenty of room to play outside and great open concept inside . Has everything you need for a relaxing vacation house.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

23 Mar 2023

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

Hancock 2023

Clean, quiet, accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

31 Oct 2022

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

Clean & comfortable. Would highly recommend.

My fiancė and I came north for the fall colors . We would stay here again! Very nice and clean, well equipped, queen bed was comfortable. Nice large yard and walking down the dead end road was a pretty walk. Conveniently located.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

10 Oct 2022

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

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik N., Columbus, Ohio

5 Oct 2022

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

Perfect stay for Mi outdoors

House/Property was above our expectations. It was decorated so nicely, clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed and then some.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G., Redford MI

5 Sept 2022

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

Wolf Lake Betty Life

My family and I had a wonderful time at WLB. Communication was easy and the owner was quick to respond if we needed anything. The house was super spacious and so well appointed. Towels, seasonings, blankets, soap, bandaids, you name it. Renea the caretaker filled huge pitchers of water before we arrived which was nice considering we had a 3 and a half hour drive and were parched upon arrival. The beds were very comfy and the house had lots of windows to let in the sunlight. The lake was beautiful, quiet, and the water was nice and clean. The best thing of all may have been the 3 eagles which hung out with us the last 2 days. Right near the dock and in the tree! We would 100% visit again :)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

17 Aug 2022

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

Just What We Needed

Group of friends wanting a place close to Ludington but far from the hustle and bustle. Perfect for what we needed. Location is convenient right off the main road, but tucked away surrounded by trees, which is perfect for an outdoorsy group.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tina D.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome cabin

One of the best properties we’ve stayed at. It was hot when we got there, but we cranked up the loud AC window unit for 10 minutes, and used the ceiling fans to keep us cool for the rest of our stay. The only thing keeping us from giving a 5+star review was the completely ROACHED and unusable outdoor gas grill. All 4 of the dinners I planned were going on the grill, but I never even fired it up. Needs to be replaced. Need ice trays for the freezer,too.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David R.

9 Aug 2022

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

Cute and Cozy

Nicely decorated cozy cabin. A bit noisy due to highway close by. Not whole cabin AC so it got warm in the bedrooms. Could not get cell signals. Grocery store and small town nearby. Easy communication with owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

4 Aug 2022

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

Another great stay!

This is our second summer renting this cabin and we were not disappointed. Everything from the fully furnished kitchen to the propane grill outside was maintained and kept up to be exactly how it was the previous summer. The only addition to be had for this spot is wifi. My family was so excited to be spending time at this cabin again. This is quickly becoming our go to summer getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022