Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Baldwin, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest7 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center9 min drive
Big Star Lake29 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)45 min drive

The property is convenient to the town of Baldwin, Barski restaurant and the Pere Marquette River. The house is clean an...

Deborah J.

Oct 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Wolf Lake! Wolf Lake Betty is a warm, welcoming spot to enjoy your getaway.
* summer offers swimming, paddle boards, bikes and a fire pit. Visit the
Flea Roast Ox Market in June, and the Troutarama in July.
* fall offers brisk walks or biking around the lake while leaf peeping.
* winter - we're putting Wolf Lake Betty to sleep, as she suffered last winter with
frozen pipes. See you in Spring!
* spring is time to visit 45 designated trout streams in the area, and May offers the Blessing of the Bikes in Baldwin. There are also many garage sales.
The lake is near the Manistee National Forest, with great trails for ATVs or Snowmobiles. Come enjoy this sweet 60 year old lady, Wolf Lake Betty. If you treat her kindly, she'll show you a wonderful time. Wolf Lake Betty's right on the water, which provides beautiful sunsets by the fire pit.

Pretend you are visiting your elderly relative who makes cookies and tea when you arrive. Her septic system is delicate, so please be mindful of this sweet old lady who's a little creaky but friendly.

The two bedrooms have great queen beds. One bathroom serves as a powder room for the "lake room," as well as the bathroom for the primary bedroom. The second bedroom has a bathroom across the hall. There is also a full bed in the den, and there is a laundry room. There is a sleeper sofa, best for kids as adults won't find it very comfortable. There is a fully equipped kitchen for cooking and baking, including a Kitchen Aid, toaster, coffee maker, Crock Pot, cookie sheet pans, and all the cooking utensils you'll need! Nearby caretakers can provide firewood or, in summer, a boat ride around the lake for a small fee. There are games and books, a TV and DVD player, and minimal cable/internet. Internet can be sketchy in inclement weather or if many are all using at once.

Property manager

Tracey Krause

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Big yard, on the water. One story.

Events

No events allowed

Not ideal for a rowdy crowd: full time neighbors.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking.

$30 fee for excessive garbage. One large kitchen bag a day is typical.

Clean fish outside, but tightly tie trash bag. Don't leave fish trash in yard. Yuck!

Once again, Wolf Lake Betty is a delicate, elderly lady. Please come for serenity and gentle enjoyment. Her septic system is so touchy!

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

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

Note from host: Not ideal for a rowdy crowd: full time neighbors.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River, while Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights.

Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 7 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center - 9 min drive
Sand Lake - 29 min drive
Big Star Lake - 29 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 45 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Barski - 6 min drive
Club 37 - 4 min drive
Crossroad Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wolf Lake Betty Welcomes You located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Balwin Teen Health Center and Shrine of the Pines. Pere Marquette River is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J., Fort Wayne, Indiana

10 October 2023

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

Comfortable and convenient

The property is convenient to the town of Baldwin, Barski restaurant and the Pere Marquette River. The house is clean and comfortable and the view of Wolf Lake is awesome! The owner and caretaker are both friendly, accommodating and kind.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

31 August 2023

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

WLB

Our kids loved WLB. It was a nice place to spend our last weekend of summer as a family!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

20 August 2023

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

Always wonderful!

Enjoyed our stay. Thanks to the owners and caretakers we always have a perfect stay. Thank you again for continuing to share WLB with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

10 August 2023

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

Absolutely loved this home

The home was absolutely amazing. Tons of space for everyone and even on the water. They provided kayaks and paddle boards which was phenomenal. Property manager and the owner was awesome to work with and so unbelievable friendly. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

5 August 2023

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

Betty hosts another peaceful lake vacation.

This was our second stay with Betty and once again she was a wonderful host. This stay featured more Kayaks on site and the new mini split HVAC was refreshing even though we only needed it on our first day. The lake was quiet and the kayaking was fun. Plenty of firewood and seating for the fire pit next to the lake. Everything in the cottage functioned well and we were relaxed and comfortable our whole stay. Thanks again for another Great Lake vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Krause

'Found this little gem while visiting nearby Wolf Lake Ranch, and have grown to love this quiet lake community. We still ride there every summer! It's just across the lake. We love to kayak and swim around the lake, too. Walking around the lake takes about 45 minutes.

Why they chose this property

Wolf Lake is quiet, but there are so many fun activities nearby. The Manistee National Forest offers ATV and Snowmobile trails, and the lake offers swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and walking and biking around the lake. It's a delightful getaway! Even working remotely would be a great use of this area. Each season is lovely.

What makes this property unique

Since summer reservations are beginning to come in, here are a few points about boats.

Wolf Lake is an all sports lake, without any public launches, but the caretakers can help you launch if you bring your boat. The boats must be cleaned beforehand, and ballast boats are not permitted. Wolf Lake is only 13 feet deep and ballast boats upset the silt on the bottom.

The boat will have to be moored or tied out, and not tied up to the dock at Wolf Lake Betty. The lake is too shallow there - the dock is just a swim dock. (Or paddle boards!)

Wolf Lake is one of the last lakes in the area without invasive species. The community is understandably quite concerned that any visitors wash their boat before launching.