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Adventures in the Northwoods

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Winter is awaiting you!
U shaped driveway allowing easy access for trailers
Cottage
Living Room: fireplace, entertainment center, view of the Ottawa Nat'l Forest
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedroomsSleeps 484.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Watersmeet, MI
  • Place, Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Waters Casino Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Gogebic
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adventures in the Northwoods

Our cottage is a base camp from which you can enjoy the beauty of the northwoods in Upper Peninsula Michigan. Plan your summer get-away fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or ATVing. Venture out to view the numerous waterfalls, hike the Ottawa National Forest or Sylvania Wilderness, drive through the Keweenaw peninsula or tour Pictured Rocks. Autumn is the time to take fall color tours: Black River and the Porcupine Mountain as well as hunting. In the winter, snowmobile, ice fish, downhill or cross-country ski, snowshoe and hike. The UP and all its wonders are awaiting you.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Return the keys
Just leave the beds unmade
Please bag up trash and place in the bin outside the garage door.
You can leave the front door unlocked as we will be servicing the house for our next guests.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Watersmeet

Watersmeet is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Sylvania Wilderness and Ottawa National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Gateway Lodge Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Watersmeet, MI

What's nearby

  • Ottawa National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Northern Waters Casino Resort - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lake Gogebic - 35 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Ski Brule - 49 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Waters Casino Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Road House Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪D & J's Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪One for My Baby - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Yoopers Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventures in the Northwoods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Adventures in the Northwoods?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adventures in the Northwoods on 26 March 2026 start from NZ$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Adventures in the Northwoods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adventures in the Northwoods?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventures in the Northwoods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adventures in the Northwoods located?

Situated in Watersmeet, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ottawa National Forest and Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center. Beaver Dam Lake and Northern Waters Casino Resort are also within 3 miles (5 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 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and host were great. House is fully supplied for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful winter wonderland! We loved the cozy cabin and fireplace - hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great location to the snowmobile trails. The owner is very responsive, thoughtful and wants his customers to have an enjoyable time. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Very quiet location. The house was clean. We had a nice trip..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, very clean, convenient parking area with u shaped driveway. very nice just as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pearson A.

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

Very nice place

This was a very nice place to stay. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay! Very close to waterfalls and amazing hiking. The fall colors were just amazing. The hosts were great, the home was well stocked and had everything we needed. We loved getting cozy by the fireplace during the couple chilly nights we had. We definitely hope to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well equipped and clean. Close to the areas we wanted to visit. Easy to find. Very nice layout inside. Very private setting in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorianne Y.

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

Adorable cottage

Neat and clean with everything you need for some quiet relaxation. Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randy and lisa l.

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

Weekend trip

Amazing place. Super comfy beds and house was well stocked with everything we could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Amazing stay ...

So peaceful and clean, plenty of space, nice patio with a grill. Felt like they wanted us to be at home, and that's how it did feel. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael z.

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

Spring Vacation

Was a perfect location for our spring UTV trip. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

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

Great place to stay

We enjoyed another great weekend! We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location for visiting Sylvania Wilderness and Western UP. Place was clean, host responded quickly and were friendly. Check in and check out was simple. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alycia Z.

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

Cozy Stay

Our second time back and won't be our last! Great communication from property managers, clean, and enjoyable!Perfect UP getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Amazing and peaceful cabin

The location was perfect, property was easy to find and access. very peaceful and quiet. We had an amazing experience from the moment we walked in, the whole process was smooth. We will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Relaxing getaway

What a wonderful stay we had! Quiet, great location and easy to unplug and enjoy the surroundings. Easy access to attractions close by. Thank you and we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe g.

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

Watersmeet snowmobile trip

Owners communicated very well, was exactly as described. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik T.

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

Hideout in the woods

This is a perfect place to stay if you want to experience the Northwoods area. The wifi isn't great here but hopefully that's not what you're here for. Awesome well communicative hosts! Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

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

Perfect UP getaway!

We've stayed here a few times over the past couple years and it never disappoints. Cozy, clean and relaxing getaway! Thanks for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Little House stay

Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy and perfect for the northwoods.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas S.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Easy communication, check in was great, the place was very clean and perfectly set up, it had everything we needed. The fireplace was amazing as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Spent weeks at the Little House

This is a great location to explore the North Woods of the UP. New Appliances. Very clean.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grainne m.

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

Beautiful and comfortable woodland cabin

We had a fantastic stay in this cozy cabin. Location is perfect and we were able to ski every day at Brule, have dinner in Land o lakes, swim at the Gateway, and hike to amazing waterfalls. The owners are so kind and flexible. The house had everything our family needed for a great trip at a very affordable price. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alison & John Oliver

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Although John and Alison lived in Illinois, they have been coming to the Watersmeet area to camp, snowmobile, and discover the beautiful and rugged sights of the upper peninsula for 25 yrs. During the latter part of that time, they were able to purchase a cottage in Watersmeet as a base camp for their year-round activities.
They have retired and made another location in Watersmeet their permanent home. With so many wonderful memories of activities done with friends and family at their cottage, they decided to open it to others to enjoy the amenities of the region too.

They want to thank their previous guests for maintaining and leaving the house so clean. The respect given to the property is appreciated.

Why they chose this property

Initially, the woods and nature drew us to camp here in the Ottawa National Forest. We kayaked and canoed the clear lakes. Winters we snowmobiled. After about 18 years driving from Illinois to the UP for weekends, we purchased this Little House as a second home since we already spent so much time here. Additional benefits were the serenity, the quiet, and the friendly people that have settled here. Culturally, residents are involved in arts, crafts, Northwood's interests as making maple syrup, producing plays and music. As we approached retirement, we already knew the UP was where we wanted to be. Finally, we retired and settled into a small home on a lake, and now rent the Little House.

We are still discovering even more places and activities. With the Little House, we hope others can visit this area and enjoy the Northwoods as much as we do.

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