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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wetmore, MI
  • Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ostrander Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Corner Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Big Pine Cottage on Private Lake

Perfect getaway location - ONLY cottage on 10acre, sand bottom lake in the heart of Hiawatha National Forest. A tranquil quiet lake, no noises from civilization. Wake up to ducks swimming on the lake and birds chirping. A perfect gathering place for a multi-family and friend getaway. Relax in a spacious cottage with walk-out access to a private lake, yard, dock, and bonfire pit. Beautiful sandy beach for kids to play on and then jump into the water to refresh. We have two kayaks for you to enjoy during your stay!

Hike anywhere around the property/ off the property as it is completely surrounded by National forest. Enjoy the brightest stars at night or a movie on our 86 inch smart tv.

Great snowmobiling and ATV access to trail 7! Also, close to great trails for skiing and mountain biking. Large mudroom to hang wet or sandy clothes.
AT&T cell service available, no Verizon cell phone service at the property, however, wifi and wifi calling are available.

There is space to comfortably fit two 30ft trailers at the property.

For your safety, DO NOT snowmobile on lake because is it spring-fed and thin spots are possible at any time.

Guests are welcome to bring canoes, kayaks, and fishing gear to use at the property.
One exterior camera located facing driveway. Property is:
- 20 minutes from Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore
-30 miles from Kitchitikipi / Palm Brooks State Park
-30 miles from Eben Ice Caves
-40 miles from Fayette State Park

Property manager

Sarah Kilpela
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wetmore

Located in Wetmore, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiawatha National Forest and Skeels Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Wetmore, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ostrander Lake - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Corner Lake - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Tie Lake - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Toms Lake - 15 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Camel Rider's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Pine Cottage on Private Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Pine Cottage on Private Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Pine Cottage on Private Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Pine Cottage on Private Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Hiawatha National Forest and Skeels Lake. Blue Lake and Little Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Vacation

It waa nice amd quite and relaxing there. Alot of things to do in the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY W.

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

private lake 7/2023

It was very peaceful and relaxing. Enjoyed watching grandchildren kayating and paddle boarding. They had so much fun as did the adults..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Darrin L.

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

Snowmobile trip

Nice secluded house, close to the trails. Room to park 6 trucks with 5 trailers was tight but we made it work. House was clean with a large master shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful property, great for families

We stayed here with another family, kids ranged from 3 to 17 and everyone had a great time. The home is secluded and private yet within a 20-30 minute drive of many attractions. There’s also a small general store less than a mile down the road that has most of your pantry and fridge staples, ice cream, and pizza. The home is well stocked with a large kitchen and plenty of space for our two families. We had 10 people total and never felt crowded. The hosts are wonderful and very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

More than lived up to our expectations

We were pleasantly surprised to see this property was the only one on a private lake. The Grandsons fished every chance they could catching and releasing probably 200 fish. They were small but kept them happy. We did Pictured Rocks twice on kayak and ship wreck tour, went to Mackinac Island (2 hour drive) and hiked many waterfalls. Everyone can’t wait to come up again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great snowmobiling home-base.

Stayed for three nights on a sledding trip with friends. The place was clean and had plenty of beds, bathrooms and room for all of our gear. Parking is a little tight, but we made it work. It is very close to some great snowmobiling trails. Having a general store with gas 1/4 mile down road is really great. We had an issue with the septic and called the owners, they were SUPER responsive and fixed the issue within hours, could not have asked for a better response to a problem. We would absolutely recommend this property for snowmobiling destinations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene D.

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

Delightful

This property was wonderful for the entire family. It was everything in it’s listing and more when adding in the amenities of the surrounding area. We were 3 generations meeting for fun and relaxation. The lake provided so much entertainment for all ages. We were excited about the advertised kayaks available but we found other fun games and such to enjoy in the garage. We ran radio controlled boats from the dock. The trees around the lake provided wind protection which made it perfect for RC boating. We fished, photographed the beauty on the property, built a fire pit every night, and all around unwound in the quiet. Most of our stay was during weekdays and when the weekend came we could hear ATV’s on the trails but it was not bothersome at all. Maybe were a tad envious we did not bring the ATV’s? LOL Plenty of parking provided. The kitchen was well equipped and the configuration of the house worked well with our extended family needs with rooms and bathrooms well placed. Thank you so much Sarah, the property contact was amazing with questions and prompt answers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Fall colors and ORV vacation

Beautiful home for our large family Perfect location for colors and riding private quiet location with a beautiful view of private lake. Hosts was very prompt when needed I Highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Charlotte, North Carolina

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

Wonderfully peaceful

There were four of us, all from different urban type areas of the southeastern US. The sheer quiet of the property was such a nice quiet break for all of us. Wonderful sitting on the deck watching the mist on the lake in the mornings as the sun rose and seeing the stars at night. Kayaks are a very nice asset, the lake is just big enough for a restful morning or evening paddle. Of course we all had to jump off the dock into the lake and it was a bit nippy but also wonderfully refreshing after hiking in Pictured Rocks. Kitchen is very well equipped with dishes and silverware. Also had cooking knives that actually cut, something not all rental properties seem to have. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Sarah Kilpela

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