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U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal

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Exterior
A two-story house with a gabled roof and a front porch.
Property grounds
Private kitchen
A two-story house with a gabled roof and multiple windows.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
The current price is NZ$710
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Place, Castle Rock
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridge View Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$710
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

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About this property

U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal

Enjoy our old farmhouse that is slightly modern, A WORK IN PROGRESS! We have a big yard for kids to play in or the crew to sit out and enjoy the quietness around the fire. We have a doggy door to a fenced in area for your animal to get outside when it needs! Our house is completely ready for you to enjoy. Bring clothes, food and drinks! The rest is here. The ORV trail starts at the end of the driveway, so you can access the trails immediately and head to Drummond Island for the day! State land is very close for the outdoor enthusiasts to explore or hunt!! Les Cheneaux Islands area is only fifteen minutes away. Tahquamenon Falls are an hour and fifteen minutes away! Soo locks are 30 minutes, and St. Ignace, along with the ferry rides to Mackinac Island, are only 15 minutes away!! There are 3 casinos within 30 minutes. Close to all sorts of adventures the B-E-A-utiful Upper Peninsula has to offer!! Our beautiful farmhouse in the country offers a quaint, welcoming, and very comforting stay!! Only 2 miles off the interstate so you can get places quickly!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$50 refund if clean up is reasonable for pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place garbage in outside can.
Please put dirty bedding and towels in laundry baskets
Make sure all lights off, windows closed. Please lock door using keypad only!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party. Please respect our home!
No Pets on furniture!!!
Don't allow children that could have an accident sleep on furniture in living room. No one wants to sit/sleep on pee smelling furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3286955vb
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal?

As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$710, 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 U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal located?

Situated in Hessel, this country house is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Huron and within 16 miles (25 km) of Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace and Brevort Township Community Recreation Area. Castle Rock and Castle Golf & Games are also within 20 miles (32 km).

U.P. living, cozy retreat, a work in progress - THIS IS NOT the Taj Mahal Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very old farmhouse, but clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald G.

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

Short visit

We had some minor glitches, but Jodi was good to work with and an excellent communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

A lovely country retreat

Spaciuos, great kitchen, lovely srroundings
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Enjoyed our stay

The owners were great to communicate with. The place was clean and had some fun things for the whole family. We expored UP Michigan and the location was perfect for where we wanted to go. Would highly recommend for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Quaint Farmhouse

Home was just what we needed for a Friday and Saturday night stay to attend a wedding on the island!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel T.

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

Farmhouse

The main level was very clean and comfortable. You could tell that the home was being renovated and wasn’t far from being completed. We enjoyed our stay in this cozy little farmhouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert F.

Liked: Communication, location

Farmhouse

Lower level of house was very nice. Should get Wi-Fi or atleast a attena for the tvs. Need new beds upstairs hard as rocks. Need ceiling fans in bedrooms upstairs very warm up there. Dog kennel outside grass was a foot long. No gate to get into dog kennel from outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Maggie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not as pictured, no AC, and MICE!

Not as pictured/described, photos were done in such a way as to hide a lot of the unfinished messy areas of the house. When we walked inside it appeared that the home was being refinished. To me that means that it is not ready to rent! The toilet had spray foam around the base, the upstairs had exposed plywood covering the roof as well as more foam around one of the windows the other was broken and could not be opened. They had flipped the staircase and had not bothered to fix the plaster that they tore off. There was no AC, and it was close to 90 degrees in the house! No where in the description did it state there was NO AC! The two upstairs bedrooms were so small that the trundle beds would not pull out all the way so due to the heat and lack of bed space 2 of our party had to sleep on the floor in the living room downstairs. The fridge and freezer were full of old expired food. We had to go through it ourselves to make room for our own fresh food. There was no outside trashcan, so the trash sat inside, and by the end it was smelling up the house. Mice ate our dry goods, and they were thrown away. The house was well stocked, but everything was mismatched and random. All of the bath towels, while clean, were old, and well worn. While they worked and we used them they were a little less than nice, it did not really feel like a vacation. We could not come back after a day of activities and relax in the house because it was so uncomfortable. I took pics but now to post them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Victoria J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This home did not have a second exit door that worked and most windows did not work or were very hard to open. We understood it was a work in progress but we didn't know it would be unsafe. We tried opening the side door and it was nailed shut, it could not be open from inside or outside. There were many exposed wires and uncovered outlets. Also a broken light bulb stuck in its socket in the bathroom. The home was hot and smelled like wet dog from not being able to open windows. An old used dog bed and kennel were in the living room. The upstairs was very hot due to lack of air flow. Old food left in the fridge. When we booked this home we were told there were 5 beds. 4 twins, 1 full. When we arrived there were only 3 beds. Two bedrooms did not have doors so there was a big lack in privacy. We weren't updated about this before hand. Ultimately we decided we could not stay because of the fire harazad in the case of emergency. We were looking for a safe, comfortable place to stay and this was not it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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