Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out 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

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

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

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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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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

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.