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Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away

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Large living room, smart TV, bar area
Front Entrance/Knotty Pine Living room
Front Entrance
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Spruce, MI
  • Hubbard Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Potter Lake
  • Beaver Lake
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Bed Loft

2 Double Beds

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away

Located in Hubbard Lake, MI with private deeded access to Hubbard Lake the ~8800 acre lake is in the heart of the Huron National Forest. +/- 1200 ft2 the Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake is on a very quiet private road (6 cabins), added as a vacation rental in 2020, it's very Fresh/New. With 2 bedrooms and a loft it sleeps 8 with 2 queen beds, 2 double beds, all lines provided. 1 full bath with towels provided. Kitchen is foodie ready, stocked with staples (coffee, flour, sugar, salt, pepper, spices), newer pots/pans, microwave, 4 burner GE gas stove, fridge, coffee pot, toaster, blender. Large Knotty Pine living room with 50" flat screen internet/smart TV, Blu-Ray player, selection of Blu Ray movies, and bar area for relaxing/card playing. Internet/ WIFI provided. There are chairs out back to enjoy the fire-pit along with a patio complete with outdoor seating and new gas grill. The lake access is 1/2 block down the road from the cabin. In addition to this private access, a private beach association is also included with use of picnic tables, pontoon raft, dock (no overnight mooring). The cabin is newly added as a rental, all new dishes/pots/linens/towels/beds.
Open year round to enjoy the lake, swimming in the summer, ice fishing/snowmobiling in the winter.
Typical rental week is Saturday to Saturday (check in 4pm, check out 10am) during the summer months.
Activities:
Water Sports
Fishing (great pan fish, walleye, northern pike, bass, tiger muskie)
Kayak
Mushroom Hunting
Hunting - Partridge, Bear, Deer, Turkey, Duck, Rabbit
Trout Fishing (Reid Lake 10 miles away, DNR stocked)
Fantastic Fall Colors
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (20mins away)
Harrisville Labor Day Art Fair (15mins away)
Harrisville Wine and Food Festival (3rd wk end in July)
Saturday Farmers Market in Lincoln (10mins away)
Lincoln Lions Car show (August)
Lake Huron (10mins away)
Canoe/Tube/Fly Fish the AuSable River (20 mins away)
ORV/Snowmobile trail head (10 mins away)
Golfing within 2-30 mins (White Pine National, Logger Trace, Eagle Ridge, Rivers Edge)
Hiking (Reid Lake/Hoist Lake 10 miles away)
Largo Springs off River Road in Oscoda
US 23 Heritage Route
Lumberman's Monument

Property manager

Ken Kosal
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Huge yard for kids to play, private lake access
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Sorry No Cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
100% refund of deposit if cancelled 30days prior to check-in, 0% (no refund) refund of deposit if cancelled with less that 30days prior to check-in.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spruce

Located in Spruce, this cabin is on a lake. Sturgeon Point Light and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Harrisville Harbor and River's Edge Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spruce, MI

What's nearby

  • Hubbard Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jewell Lake - 38 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox - 39 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Dinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo - 41 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Beaver Lake - 52 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Lake Woods Club - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Churchill Pointe Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪B C Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Mt Mariah Lodge Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kathy's Family Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hubbard Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Potter Lake. Badger Lake and Lost Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

JoAnna A.

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

Perfect location

This is our third stay at this property. It is a perfect location to family in the area. Each time has been a pleasure and property owner is quick to respond with questions I have.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

winter extravaganza

great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Excellent!

A great stay in a beautiful location. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Martin H., Brighton, MI

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

Nice little cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin near Hubbard Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna A.

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

Perfect location for family wedding

This is our second visit to the cabin, it was just as welcoming and cozy as the first. We came Up North for a family wedding and this is the perfect location. All the comforts of home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

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

Fourth of July family getaway

The beach location and knotty pine getaway was restful as well as beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Lovely property

We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and spacious, would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danial T.

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

Stay at The Barn

Very clean and they had everything we expected including a wonderful welcome basket!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Cabin Week

This cabin was perfect for our family's up north vacation. Very quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Plenty of extras such as games, fans, towels, bedding, fun bar area and great welcome basket!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great Get Away

We were very happy with the Knotty Pine, the property was very well kept, and more spacious than expected! The owners were very quick to respond to email(s), and were very accomodating! The welcome basket was a great touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

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

Very nice

Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan A.

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

Fishing trip at the knotty pine cabin

Great place to stay had all the amenities of home while being right next to hubbard lake! Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

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

A short but sweet off-season stay

We needed extra space for a family gathering early December and this property was perfect. Ken was easy to connect with and very helpful in coordinating our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Great place! Great communication with the owner. But a very peaceful getaway.

Very clean and had everything we needed already there. I would definitely recommend staying here. Will definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Quiet Getaway

Such a cozy and quiet weekend getaway for us, and we were able to take our dogs with us which is always a plus. Exactly as described and hospitality was amazing. They had a nice welcome basket waiting for us. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

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

Will definitely stay again

The home was beautiful and clean. We had a very short trip so didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy it since we were hardly there. Will go back when we have more time to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damon D., Clinton Twp

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

Repeat Visit - Great Place

Another great stay at the Knotty Pine Retreat. Great place and the owners have thought of everything. I'm sure we'll be back yet again. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Cozy Cabin for a family vacation

My mom's family grew up in Hubbard Lake and we visit every year, renting different places around the lake. This house, by far, was exceptional! Great lake access and completely stocked with everything we needed, we will definitely rent again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

D C.

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

Nice

Very clean and perfect for our fishing vacation with our Mini Bernedoodle!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinkee W.

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

Peaceful

Had a great stay was very peaceful and beautiful. Worked out well for my husband and I and our pets had a wedding to attend in Curran was an easy drive. The host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Scott M.

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

Nice, Quiet Fall Getaway

The home is clean and well maintained. It was only my wife and myself for this stay, but the Knotty Pine Cabin would definitely be great for a family vacation. The lake access is an easy, short walk and the community is nice and clean. The only negative that I can think of is that the bathroom is located on the ground level and the bedrooms are all upstairs. Other than that minor inconvenience, we're all thumbs up. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Fantastic getaway!!!

We loved the spacious house, super cool bar, beautiful bathroom! The bedroom sizes were perfect! And being able to walk to the lake was so nice. Even a sweet giftbasket was left for us. You will not regret staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

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

Knotty Pine host Ken & Michelle.

Great place to stay. The house had everything we needed, including a full kitchen with condiments & coffee. The beds were super comfy. The beds were all upstairs and open area with the two beds was unexpected but fortunately we did not need the privacy. Overall we loved the locations & accommodations & would not hesitate to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

Great Place.

We enjoyed staying at this property. The welcome basket was a very nice touch. We loved the back yard fire pit and being able to walk down to the lake. Before leaving today a bunch of wild turkeys we’re enjoying the back yard, too. Lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

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

Pleasant place to stay

Ken was awesome to deal with. Called him and gave us advice on things in the area. The fishing sucked but I’m going to try it again this summer. Thanks for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ken Kosal

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Michelle and I have been coming to this area for 30+ years. We have married sons, and an English Setter, Tucker. We enjoy every minute spent in North East Michigan, and are pleased to be able to share this experience with others.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property with the intent of managing another vacation rental. We currently have one located ~ 10 miles away on Jewell Lake and love the interactions with our guest. We are excited to be able to share Hubbard Lake with new guests.

What makes this property unique

It's very quiet on a private road with only 6 cabins, most of the cabins are only occupied on the weekends. Full access to Hubbard Lake with all its beauty.

Languages:

English

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