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Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town.

Family-friendly lodge in Cornell with a water park

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$515
avg per night

Explore the area

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Cornell, MI
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ludington Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand Point Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$515
avg per night

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About the area

Cornell

Located in Cornell, this lodge is in a rural area and near the beach. Pioneer Trail Park and Woody's Run Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Wells Sports Complex and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 8 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Ludington Park - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Sand Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 26 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buck Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gladstone Yacht Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Family Inn The - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town.

We welcome you to Frenchy's Forest Lodge. If you're looking for a quiet, secluded, and relaxing getaway- look no further.

We are honored to open our home to you and are confident you will love it just as much as we do. We have put a lot of thought and effort into our cabin ensuring it will be the perfect destination. Our property is uniquely private surrounded by woods perfect for bird watching, sightseeing, stargazing under a bonfire, turkey hunting, and more! A true 'Cabin in the Woods' experience, but you'll do anything but "rough it" here with our pristinely clean home, including all of the modern amenities.

Our Lodge is big enough to sleep 11 yet cozy enough to be enjoyed by 2. We have taken special measures to provide adequate space for everyone with large closets, spacious bedrooms, a large, finished basement, dining for everybody, and a beautiful open concept layout that allows everyone to feel at ease. Our spacious kitchen is fully stocked with items ranging from a pizza cutter to a crockpot, and everything in between; it's100% ready for family gatherings.

Frenchy's Forest Lodge is located 10 minutes from Downtown Escanaba, 3 minutes from the Rusty Rail Bar & Grill, 50 miles from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, day trips to endless waterfalls, minutes from kayaking, hiking, ATV/Snowmobile trails, and more.

This is truly a place to enjoy all four seasons.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We allow horses as well!
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town. pet-friendly?

Yes, Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town. allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town. located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hiawatha National Forest, Wells Sports Complex, and Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach. Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds and Bowl-A-Rama are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, peaceful and comfortable. Host was a wonderful couple. Everyone loved accommodations and the peace of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic secluded cabin, easy access to the fun things in the UP or just relaxing in the quiet. Hosts were fantastic as well easy process and communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time at this cabins. The cabin was clean and had everything that we needed. The owners were kind and super helpful. The cabin was in a secluded area so we could walk around and enjoy the fall colors with no worries of neighbors. I would recommend bringing your own water to drink if you are not comfortable drinking from a well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Annual family vacation

Entire family had a wonderful time. Great property, helpful hosts, secluded but close to other activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great location

The cabin was perfect for our needs. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Family vacation

Private cabin with lots of space for everyone!! Quick drive to beaches and lots of other attractions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

End of season family getaway

Family had an awesome time in this secluded, quiet and roomy home. Enjoyed watching the wildlife and playing in the large yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

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

Great place, great memories

Everything was perfect & we truly enjoyed our time there. Can’t wait for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Very relaxing

Beautiful property and home
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Family Getaway

This was a beautiful, secluded place for a family getaway. The cabin was well-appointed with everything we'd expect and then some. We particularly enjoyed sharing the property with all of the deer! The park and beach in nearby Gladstone was a big hit with the children. and beachand beach at
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

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

Frenchie's Cabin

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey N.

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

Amazing and Secluded

It was just what we were looking for! We came to see the sights and fall colors and the best colors were actually at the cabin. We enjoyed time there and were able to keep all three kids as well as the adults entertained on the day we had starting late due to rain. The cabin was the cleanest place that we have rented. Dave and Mary were very responsive and on top of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bree B.

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

Up North Cabin with all Amenities!

Booked for a friends and family weekend! 4 adults and 5 kiddos under 5 yrs old. The cabin is spacious for large groups with great hiking in the area. We loved the bonfire set up and how relaxing the living room was. Bummed that mother nature didn't have snow in February but I'd imagine that this place would be GREAT for snow adventures and hunting!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

Excellent Property, Excellent Hosts: 11/10

Excellent property with plenty of room inside and outside. We had a full itinerary planned of golfing, sightseeing, casino trips, and dinners. We opted to stay in afternoons for yard games, bonfires and take advantage of the spacious, well-maintained lawn. Deer and several wild turkeys visited us during the weekend. This is my 2nd visit as a guest at the property, we are already planning another in fall. This place checks all the boxes for space, comfort, amenities, & it’s SO CLEAN. GREAT HOSTS.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Family reunion Escanaba

2 sisters had difficulty finding the place; daughters/hubbies had no problem. Saw deer and turkeys almost daily. Lots of mosquitoes, but still well worth it. Would have loved a dishwasher; but I made each group of relatives wash dishes so it wasn't always me!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Exceptional stay

If you are looking for somewhere to get away from it all and enjoy peace and quiet this is the place! The house was immaculate, kitchen well stocked and beds super comfortable. Although we did not need it, it was set up really well if you wanted to have multiple families stay. It is set back in the woods but close enough to town for a short ride if you needed anything. The hosts were very responsive and helpful with recommendations on places to eat and visit. I would highly recommend Portage Marsh, Fayette State Park, Upper Hand Brewery and Northern Sun Winery. We did day trips to Marquette and Munising. Our dogs traveled with us and all the places we visited were very dog friendly. We would definitely go back again and highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely incredible time here during the lead up to our wedding in September 2025. There was plenty of space for family that was staying with us, and the cabin was a perfect place to destress and connect with everyone before the big day. So many treasured memories.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds, large home, lots of space for large group, great amenities, very clean property, wonderful wrap around deck and grilling space. Great setting to watch deer and turkey out windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Everything was exactly as described. The cabin was perfect for 5 teenage girls and two adults. We had a good balance of “chilling out” and taking in the UP. There was plenty of space for the girls to spread out. The location was perfect - just over an hour to Pictured Rocks and less than 20 minutes to the beaches in Gladstone and Escanaba. Communicating with the host was easy and mostly unnecessary. We had one issue with a wasp nest that was addressed very quickly. Detailed directions provided were perfect (especially because the trek back to the cabin is a little different). If we find ourselves in the Escanaba area again, we would definitely consider staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarahelizabeth B.

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

Great place in the woods

Got a place in the UP to home base from and take the little kids on day hikes. Worked perfectly, and was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

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

Wonderful winter weekend

Our second time visiting this cabin left us just as impressed as the first. There was plenty of room for our families of 4 and 5, with our pooch. Kids and adults alike greatly enjoyed playing outside in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica s.

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

Nice gathering place

Wonderful family gathering place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN W.

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

Family Birthday Celebration

Everything about this cabin, location, prompt response by Mary to all my questions before arrival, firewood, wildlife (deer, family of turkeys, birds, etc.), appliances, washer & dryer all highly appreciated and used! Location is close to my brother’s camp making it convenient to go back and forth. And, two evenings we had family visit for dinner and outdoor fire (they even brought firewood one evening that we used and one evening used firewood provided at cabin. There were 6 of us staying at cabin, plenty of room for all. Best compliment was when our sons left with their gals, they said “this place was awesome Mom” !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying in the cabin! It was rustic and beautifully furnished and decorated. The quiet and scenic property was a pleasure to wake up to. It was about 15 minutes to Escanaba or Gladstone. There were 3 TVs, and had good Wi-Fi. We saw turkeys, deer, 4 different squirrels, and a bear from a distance. I highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

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

A perfect cabin

My friends and I stayed here for 3 nights into the weekend. The house was pristine when we arrived...it almost looked brand new. As other reviews have stated, if you follow the directions to get there it isn't a problem. Dave and Marry were more than happy to answer any questions I had about finding the home as well. If you're looking for a cabin 15-20 minutes out of town away from the city I don't think it's possible to beat this place. Beds, the yard, the woods...everything down to the silverware were perfect when we arrived. The pictures don't do it justice. I would highly recommend it to any of my friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024