Watersmeet is home to this bed & breakfast. While the natural beauty of Sylvania Wilderness and Ottawa National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Gateway Lodge Golf Course.
Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Northern Waters Casino Resort - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Bond Falls - 23 min drive - 25.3 km
Lake Gogebic - 33 min drive - 54.2 km
Ski Brule - 49 min drive - 70.2 km
Getting around
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Northern Waters Casino Resort - 3 min drive
Road House Grill - 7 min walk
D & J's Bar - 10 min walk
Dancing Eagles Hotel - 3 min drive
One for My Baby - 15 min drive
About this property
FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP!
FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a small Bed & Breakfast located on the edge of the Ottawa National Forest & the Sylvania Wilderness Area. The snowmobile trail crosses our driveway 1/2 mile from our house. 8 miles of groomed cross country ski trails are located just behind the house. If you’re looking for a place to help you put away the cares and concerns of the world, look no further! We have been hosting guests for 10 years and have loved every minute of it. Our goal is to provide a peaceful, retreat-like experience for our guests and we do whatever we can to make you feel comfortable and welcome. Land O Lakes, WI is 2 miles to the south and Watersmeet, MI is 6 miles to the north. We’re within an hour’s drive from Bond Falls, Porcupine Mountains State Park, and Lake Superior. Nature surrounds you along with the peace and quiet that comes with it! We start your day with a large breakfast.
This large 1100 sq. ft. suite is on the lower level and has 2 bedrooms and a bath. It can sleep 4 comfortably. One room has a queen size bed and the other has 2 twins. The suite has a living/gathering area with a couch, love seat, and large screen TV, a wet bar with Kuerig, microwave, and small refrigerator, 2 bar tables and chairs for working or game playing, and a 9' regulation pool table. There's a 3-season private entrance for the suite.
We have a separate suite on the opposite side of the house from you and are as available as you wish for us to be. We love to visit with our guests but also want to give you your privacy if you so desire!
Please also check out the upper level suite with private bath that sleeps 2 (property #919649). The entire 3 bedroom/2 bath area is available to rent at a discount for larger groups and sleeps 6.
No smoking on Premises. Not suitable for young children.
Amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Adults only
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP!?
As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP! on 9 April 2026 start from NZ$380, 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 FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP! located?
Situated in Watersmeet, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ottawa National Forest and Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center. Northern Waters Casino Resort and Beaver Dam Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP! Reviews
Reviews
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Debbie and Alan were amazing hosts! Wonderful and warm people with a beautiful place. Great conversations with amenities second to none highly recommended!
My sister and I had a wonderful stay at Forest Gardens Getaway. The property is absolutely beautiful and the hosts are fabulous people who go over and above to help with anything you may need. And Deb’s breakfast are out of this world!
Beautiful property, Deb and Alan are warm welcoming hosts who have an immaculate property, and the breakfast Deb serves is just out of this world delicious!!
Wonderful breakfast! Screened gazebo was magical, hosts friendly and attentive. They made us feel at home. Property is simply gorgeous with a lake and amazing flower gardens.
Debbie and Alan are the kindest most gentle people on the planet. The setting and home are surreal, peaceful, and perfect. This was the absolute best VRBO rental experience we have ever had!
We had a wonderful stay at Forest Gardens Getaway on Twist Lake. Very peaceful and serene setting. The hosts are very kind and accommodating. We stayed in their lower level. Very private. Many amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
A must go for those looking for a relaxing safe haven. Debbie and Alan are wonderful and welcoming hosts, and Debbie’s breakfasts will leave you speechless. The property is beautiful. Me and my girlfriend loved every second being there. The only negative was leaving, 10/10 relaxation retreat.
The hosts Debbie and Alan were outstanding, warm, friendly, helpful and hospitable. The breakfasts were delicious and made according to our dietary preferences. The location and exterior garden and woods were beautiful. I highly recommend this property for anyone visiting the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Debbie and Alan are incredible hosts and the property is beautiful. We only stayed one night and wish it would have been longer!! We definitely want to come back. PS, I suggest not skipping the breakfast, it’s incredible.
If you're looking for serenity and peace this is the place to stay! Wonderful breakfast, beautiful location and private! Deb and Alan are great hosts! It felt like we were visiting family! Friendly and warm. Clean and private! We will return..
Debbie and Alan are incredible hosts- one of the best vrbo properties and experiences we’ve ever had! Their home is exquisite - relaxing, peaceful, and comfortable. Their property and gardens are breathtaking- we really enjoyed relaxing on the deck after dropping off our child at college. Debbie’s breakfast was the best we had on our entire trip- so delicious! Book with confidence- highly recommend!
Warm, friendly, genuine. These are a few descriptions I would use to describe Debbie and Alan. Beautiful, serene, relaxing. Words to describe the atmosphere. You truly feel valued and welcomed and the food is amazing. I hope we get the chance to stay with them again some day.
Karen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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