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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wetmore, MI
  • Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Halfmoon Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Munising Falls
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Turtle Cove on Town Lake Spring Awakens at the Lake – Breathe in the Fresh Air!

URTLE COVE
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 2
LAKEFRONT (Town Lake)
*2 KAYAKS, 1 ROWBOAT INCLUDED (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*PET FRIENDLY
*FANS ONLY- NO AIR CONDITIONING


Enjoy your stay near Munising in this old-school cabin retreat. Nothing fancy here. Just soak in the lake and some comfortable creature comforts (WiFi, washer/dryer, 2 bathrooms) close to Pictured Rocks. Town Lake is located just 12.8 miles south of Munising.

Please note: The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms.The furniture, windows and flooring are all older and the cabin is solely for those with simple tastes. This is not a place if you are particular in any way, shape or form. This cabin is priced lower than others in the area due to the need for updates. Road can be rough going down to cabin, so if your car rides low, please use caution.

The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a King bed and a room with 2 double beds. Turtle Cove has a large living/dining room to enjoy the relaxing view of the lake or watch TV. Cabin is equipped with basic WiFi. There is also a cell phone booster for those of you that have Verizon. The living area includes a futon and a sleeper sofa as well. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, toaster, silverware and dishes for your use. Two bathrooms each have their own shower, one of which is between the bedrooms. A washer and dryer is located within one of the bathrooms. A propane grill and fire pit are lakeside. Town Lake is known to be a good swimming/fishing/and quiet boating lake. Pete's Lake nearby is known as the all-sports lake. The cottage is only a couple hundred yards from Forest Glen convenience store where gas, boats, jet skis, pontoons, bait and ice cream can be enjoyed.

*Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom #1: 1 king size bed
Bedroom #2: 2 full size beds

BATHROOMS:
Bathroom #1: Full bathroom (sink, toilet, tub/shower combo)
Bathroom #2: 3/4 bathroom (sink, toilet, shower)

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Only 25 minutes away on Lake Superior in Munising. Below are just a few of the things that you will find in Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area.
Miners Falls: it is a waterfall located on Miners River in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The falls drops about 40 feet over a sandstone outcrop with a 10-foot crest.
Mini Golf: Miners Falls Mini Golf & located in Wetmore the Eagle Falls Adventure Golf
Garden Bay Winery: About 40 mins away in Cooks, MI (20 miles west of Manistique) on US Hwy 2. also have a wine tasting room where you can sample their wine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Airport: The closest airport is at Sawyer International Airprort in Marquette (MQT), 48 miles from the cottage
65 miles to Escanaba (ESC) normally has the best rates. Flying to the Upper Peninsula is rarely at a discount.

Boat Launch: Town Lake is a private lake which is unofficially a no-wake lake. It is a quiet lake. You can rent a boat the Forest Glen General Store across the lake and launch from there. There is no official launch for Town Lake at Turtle Cove. There is not a public launch on the lake. A small boat may be possible to launch, yet it is not recommended.

Fishing: A variety of pan fish, including redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and largemouth bass. You are required to purchase a fishing license. You can get it online at the DNR.

Pet: 1 pet is allowed (no weight limit). Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay.

Swimming: Not a traditional swimming beach. The entire lake is hard sandy bottom. You can swim here-but the lake does get deep pretty quickly, so small kids should be monitored closely. The first 10 feet from shore goes from 0 ft to 2 ft. the next 10 ft from shore goes from 2 ft. to 5-6 ft. then drops to 12 ft. pretty quickly. There is a more traditional shallow water beach less than 1 mile away at Pete's Lake Day Use Area.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

About the area

Wetmore

Located in Wetmore, this cottage is on the beach. Valley Spur and Eagle Falls Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hiawatha National Forest and Town Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wetmore, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tie Lake - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Halfmoon Lake - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Grand Island - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Munising Falls - 24 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Camel Rider's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Cove on Town Lake Spring Awakens at the Lake – Breathe in the Fresh Air! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Cove on Town Lake Spring Awakens at the Lake – Breathe in the Fresh Air!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Turtle Cove on Town Lake Spring Awakens at the Lake – Breathe in the Fresh Air! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wetmore cottage is just steps away from Hiawatha National Forest and Town Lake. Thornton Lake and Wedge Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Beautiful quiet lake front

Perfect serenity with gorgeous views. So close to ATV trails, & some of the best parks UP has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Visitor

All was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Another great trip to Hiawatha

This is my second fall trip to the Turtle Cove property in Hiawatha National Forest. The house and property were excellent, clean, and ready when we get in the first evening. The location made for great adventures and the morning views of the fall colors were excellent as I sipped my coffee. I will look to stay at this property again on my next visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

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

Family fun.

The property exceeded expectations. Neighbors are great. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade B.

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

Serenity at a no wake lake

Quaint, nice cabin. Off the beaten path, yet close to general store and daytrip excursions. Enjoyed the kayaks and rowboat. Fishing brought in our largest bass to date. Appreciated the fire pit. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joellen R.

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

Long weekend away

There is so much to do in this area. This house was the perfect quiet after a busy day. The lake is quiet, the fish are biting, the house is cozy with a wonderful cross breeze and the beds are comfortable. Hope to return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis G.

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

Cute, cozy place to get away

My family of 5 stayed in this home for the week of the Fourth. We felt like we were in our own up north cabin. It was easy to find with the directions they provide, and the cabin was stocked with everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

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

Cute cabin

Cute, comfortable cabin south of Munising. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste L.

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

Wonderful lakeside location

The place worked well for our needs. The lake was the star of the stay. Clear and beautiful lake. Fun to kayak and swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alena F.

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

Turtle Cove

Happy with everything about the property. Clean, cozy, private, great location, would highly recommended and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume A.

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

Peaceful

Roomy, clean and quiet surrounding. Close enough to the area’s tourism spots and a very beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great stay

Beautiful view of the lake and surrounding. Quiet peaceful nights out back were great. Property very clean and a great neighbor that worked with us while letting our dogs out to play in the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Pat and Lisa L.

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

Very nice!

Very nice place to stay. The house just needed a few updates. Location was quiet and awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C F.

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

beautiful

Beautiful lake view, peaceful andbery relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Wonderful

Nice, comfortable, cozy roomy cabin on the lake. It had everything we needed. 15 minute drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle F.

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

Good location outside of Munising

Comfortable cabin. Good location. Right on Town Lake. Some maintenance on property needed to be addressed but housekeeper quickly took care of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Fall color trip

Cottage was great. Larger than I thought it would be. Incredible view. Great location. Definitely would rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

L C.

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

Enjoyable stay.

Enjoyed staying at this property. My family and I stayed and enjoyed spending time together. The sun set was spectacular, so beautiful and gold in color. My grandkid took the kayak out fishing in the mornings. Would love to checkout their other properties. From my family to yours, Thank You So Much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Better than expected

We greatly appreciated the kayaks and row boat for use. The kitchen was huge and well appointed. Large and clean with 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

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

Clean, Pet Friendly

Good location near Munising and several attractions. The property was clean and had plenty of bedding and towels. We used both the grill and fireplace, which was great! The only downsides were that the beds were very squeaky, so not good for light sleepers, and the beach isn’t really one you would swim in due to the algae and muck - still enjoyed sitting lakeside tho! We also had our dog, and it was great to find a place that was pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good location, house needs some investment

Property was clean, had a nice layout and good location. The furniture needs an upgrade, the couch and recliner, mattresses and outdoor chairs all need replacement. If you’re using this as a place to sleep and eat, probably fine but if you plan to spend any time here be prepared for no comfortable place to sit and hang out. We booked because we thought the price was lower but with the fees it wasn’t close to the $280 per night. It has great potential but some money needs to be invested in the place
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Cute

Super cute and comfy cabin, my family really enjoyed staying here. They have a boat or kayaks for you to use, along with fishing poles and life vests. I have stayed in variety of cabins in northern Minnesota on Lake superior and None of them had half the amenities nor all the room this one had to offer at a much smaller price. We were all sad that it was only a small stop on a much longer journey. We definatly plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

great hunting lodge, not so great family space

great location on a small nice lake with great house layout, however we were turned off and inconvenienced by unsuitable maintenance due to mold, mice, dirty carpeting and superficial efforts to hide problems. It should be noted that some of the problems were related to water rising during the season and that our property manager (Cara of Freshwater Rentals) was immediately responsive and understanding. She provided extra cleaning service and a discount leading me to recommend any of her properties in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheron B., Huntsville, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Grocery store

The listing should be more honest about the location of the grocery store. While technically there is a convenience store nearby, you can hardly classify it as groceries. Even the person working at Forest Glenn considered being listed as a grocery store quite a stretch. Stayers would appreciate knowing that you need to get groceries in Munising before going to the property. That information would have saved a lot of miles and aggravation. Other than that the place was great. Appreciated good quality paper products and that the tv got more television stations than subscription streaming services.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Darren K.

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

Muggy and Snarky

Humidity was nothing that could be controlled but a better way to provide relief would make the property much better. The snarky notes about dishes and towels makes for a tenuous experience. There were no positive writings on the walls like “life’s better at the lake” or relax, everything is DONT DO THIS or we will expect a big tip. The experience was so bad we left on Friday and went and found a place with AC. It was futile to inquire because it’s obvious the property is all about ease for the housekeepers/owners and not the quests. The property is beautiful and picturesque, secluded, quiet, homey, adequately equipped just no way to cool the house off when it’s 80 inside the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 13 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests