Cabin
Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8134.7 sq m
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Baldwin, MI
- Place, North Lake2 min walk
- Place, Spruce Lake3 min drive
- Place, Rattlesnake Lake4 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette
Welcome to the Swinging Fly cabin! It’s a true cabin in the woods located on the Middle Branch of the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin Michigan (trout season applies on this section of river). It’s been recently remodeled from top to bottom - it’s a gem to be enjoyed year round. The Swinging Fly is located on 8.2 acres of property which includes 1,320 feet of private river frontage. You can fish right out the back of the cabin, or a short five minute drive down the road and you're floating on the headwaters of the Pere Marquette’s famous flies-only waters (year round fishing). There is also canoeing and hiking trails available. Try a section of North Country National Scenic Trail, it's the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont and it passes right though the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Lake County also boasts 393 lakes, and 42 trout streams to explore within its boundaries.
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- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The cabin is not baby proofed. Supervise children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
All checkout instructions are in the rental agreement and the guest book.
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Baldwin
Located in Baldwin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Baldwin, MI
What's nearby
- North Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Spruce Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Watermill Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Rattlesnake Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Big Star Lake - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
Restaurants
- Barski - 11 min drive
- To Jo - 9 min drive
- Red Rooster Bar - 9 min drive
- 876 - 6 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
John B.
14 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy



John B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtney B.
28 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Courtney B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Grant D.
11 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grant D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Branden N.
5 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Branden N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
ROB A.
17 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ROB A.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
James F.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann S.
14 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ann S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
29 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The River
Sarah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael L.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lamm Family Vacation
Michael L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Izabela H.
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing long weekend
Izabela H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
JOEL H.
6 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent wilderness/river location




JOEL H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin E.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and location
Kevin E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas L.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Thomas L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin M.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, secluded cabin
Erin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pete M.
16 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin on the river
Pete M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barry V.
5 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot on the river
Barry V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan C.
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverfront
Jonathan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
ROB A.
19 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Stay
ROB A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brendan M.
12 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Fly Fishing Trips!
Brendan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin the woods
Michael T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra E.
6 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Cabin!
Sandra E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Drew P.
18 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and great host.
Drew P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Garth T.
22 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend
Garth T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Charles Brammer
Our family of four - Dad, Mom, & 2 teenagers, enjoy coming to our cabin for some quiet relaxation and outdoor activities, including drift boat fishing on the river, nature hikes, outdoor fires, horseshoes, riding ATVs nearby, and reading on the dock. We also love to take a dip in the river on hot days. Its a great spot to play catch or just put a float out tied to a anchor and relax with a favorite beverage in hand.
Why they chose this property
Its close to everything, yet secluded. We almost never see anyone pass by on this section of river.
What makes this property unique
Great location on the river, peaceful and quiet area. Since we own both sides of the river, the view is ours to enjoy and lawn chairs in the river are never a issue. It’s a great place for 2 families to come so the kids have friends because the third bedroom is detached but joined overhead by a roof over the breezeway, allowing space and privacy for sleeping.
Languages:
English
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