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Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You

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Facing the lake.
Great swim dock in summer!
Fire pit at sunset.
Big flat yard.
Beautiful fall weather and foliage!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6171.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Wolf Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Balwin Teen Health Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Big Star Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    ‪39 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 Welcomes You

Welcome 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.

Property manager

Tracey Krause
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Big yard, on the water. One story.
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Events

No events allowed
Not ideal for a rowdy crowd: full time neighbors.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking.
$30 fee for excessive garbage. One large kitchen bag a day is typical. If you fish, please clean fish outside and clean up all evidence of fish.
No ballast boats on Wolf Lake (too shallow). Clean it before launching at Wolf Lake. Must be moored OFF the dock. Please ask beforehand!
Once again, Wolf Lake Betty is a delicate, elderly lady. Please come for serenity and gentle enjoyment. Her septic system is so touchy!

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 Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve, while Shrine of the Pines and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center are cultural highlights.
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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Wolf Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Balwin Teen Health Center - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mench Lake - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Big Star Lake - 29 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barski - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Club 37 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crossroad Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wolf Lake and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Wide Waters and Government Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

We love WLB

Always a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Wonderful experience!

This is our 4th staying at Wold Lake Betty and it gets better every year! Very clean and comfortable and the host anticipates our every need!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Always a great stay!

Another great time at WLB! Never disappoints
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Altho the cottage is older , she is cozy, spacious the sunset views will astound you they are so beautiful! Renae made sure we had everything we needed! The lake is AMAZING! We loved our time at Wolf Betty!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga w.

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

Great Place

WE had a very good vacation. Quiet, calm. The Weather Was wonderful.Everything you Need for relaxation is available.Thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Fantastic!

We loved our stay at Wolf Lake Betty. The cottage itself was spacious, clean and every detail attended too, even bubbles, sidewalk chalk and bug spray provided. Our week was relaxing, the least stressed we've been on vacation, dare I say, EVER? While the cottage is unique and well - loved, we cannot wait to visit again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruza H.

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

Family vacation

We stayed for the 4th of July. Brought our boat, did some tubing with the kids and some fishing. Kids loved the swimming. Neighbors were really friendly and helpful. We have friends on the lake and found that everyone on this lake is really nice and they directed us to jones’ ice cream when it rained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga w.

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

exelent

We loved our stay! The water was so clear, the cabin was clean and nice. The Owner was super nice and we would love to come stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Another great stay!

Another amazing trip to WLB. We enjoy getting to come here every year. Thank you for continuing to share this amazing place with us. Can’t wait to get back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Always wonderful!

Enjoyed our stay. Thanks to the owners and caretakers we always have a perfect stay. Thank you again for continuing to share WLB with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

WLB

Our kids loved WLB. It was a nice place to spend our last weekend of summer as a family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darin G.

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

On golden ponds

It was a nice quiet, beautiful place to sit in the evening and enjoy the sunset over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie j G.

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

Family-friendly

Very nice, enjoyed property, lake front beautiful, home very family friendly. Garbage issue upset me. Sorry about misunderstanding.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlene B.

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

Wolf Lake Betty

The property location is excellent, the manager and owner were great with communication, and house was very well equipped including lake “toys”. The only downside was the dampness in the house. I have mold allergies, and the dampness was a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J., Fort Wayne, Indiana

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

Comfortable and convenient

The property is convenient to the town of Baldwin, Barski restaurant and the Pere Marquette River. The house is clean and comfortable and the view of Wolf Lake is awesome! The owner and caretaker are both friendly, accommodating and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Absolutely loved this home

The home was absolutely amazing. Tons of space for everyone and even on the water. They provided kayaks and paddle boards which was phenomenal. Property manager and the owner was awesome to work with and so unbelievable friendly. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great stay!

Perfect lake house for a relaxing week. The property was very comfortable for our family, with nice outdoor space and a shallow sandy lake (v. good for our toddler and sitting and reading, too shallow for proper swimming). Responsive and hospitable local caretaker, as well as owner. Would definitely recommend, and would consider a repeat rental in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

A cute little Gem

This was a great experience and the cottage was just darling! Decorated cute, beds comfy, and oh my all the extra spices and pots, pans and dishes. I want to book next year too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Return Guests

This was our second stay at Wolf Lake Betty. It was as wonderful as the first stay. Property owners and caretakers are very responsive to questions. We already have our third stay booked. The view of the lake and location to riding trails is perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

timothy M.

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

vac summer2022

we had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier V., Zeeland Mi.

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

Cozy and comfortable

We had an amazing time at this cottage. The fall colors were just beautiful! The beds were so comfortable! We didn’t want to get up. The caretakers were just down the road and readily available. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Betty hosts another peaceful lake vacation.

This was our second stay with Betty and once again she was a wonderful host. This stay featured more Kayaks on site and the new mini split HVAC was refreshing even though we only needed it on our first day. The lake was quiet and the kayaking was fun. Plenty of firewood and seating for the fire pit next to the lake. Everything in the cottage functioned well and we were relaxed and comfortable our whole stay. Thanks again for another Great Lake vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby Z., Zeeland MI USA

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

A great week away.

We loved staying at Wolf Lake Betty. We had everything we could have needed and more. The beds were comfy, the house was very large, all the lake frontage was so fun for the kids, the owner and caretakers were so kind and we got to see a bald eagle perch right up in the tree in the front of the house. As a family we biked around the lake (4miles) and enjoyed some Jones Ice Cream in downtown Baldwin. It’s a perfect summer getaway in northern MI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

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

Wolf Lake Betty

This was our second time staying at this Lake House and once again had a fantastic vacation. Wolf Lake Betty is clean, comfortable, and has a gorgeous lakefront. The property managers are some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet and are always available to make sure you have an awesome time. See ya next year Betty!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You Like Family!

There are so many great things to say about this property! Location, space, amenities, even the bed linens are worth mentioning! The managers and owners communicate well. They leave plenty of extras for anything you will probably forget. The lawn and lake frontage is huge, plenty of space for family and friends to gather and play. The house is very spacious, and the beds are wonderful! Wolf Lake Betty is a gem! We would definitely book this property next time we visit Wolf Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Krause

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'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.

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.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests