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Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!

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Living area
Living Room / Fire place.
Half Bathroom on Main Floor
Upstairs Bathroom. Toilet and Tub/Shower are to your left.
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Castle Rock
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!

Looking for a place to stay while you,re touring the Eastern Upper Peninsula, visiting relatives or wanting a relaxing retreat, than this is the place for you, your family and/or your group (Perfect for a girl's weekend, guy's weekend or even a family reunion)!!
This lakefront property is central to St. Ignace, Hessel and Rudyard. It's the perfect spot for Bird Watchers to stay! It's also very close to ATV Trails and the Pine River boat launch is within one mile.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$200/per pet.
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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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hessel

Located in Hessel, this cottage is on a lake. Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Fort de Baude Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castle Golf & Games and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace. Travelling with kids? Consider Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hessel, MI

What's nearby

  • Castle Rock - 18 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 19 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 21 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 56 min drive - 44.1 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 65 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jose's Cantina
  • ‪Ang-Gio's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Property, 15 miles North of St. Ignace and 15 miles East of Hessel! located?

This family-friendly Hessel cottage is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Castle Golf & Games and Brevort Township Community Recreation Area. Castle Rock and Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ervin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good people, lovely place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place. Alittle out of the way but wish we could have enjoyed it longer. Maybe some other time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Tromans family

We had an amazing time and 6 very picky teenagers loved the house and couldn’t stop saying how nice it was
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed the house. Loved visiting in the living room with the fire going. Had a mishap with the Kerig part of the coffee maker stopped working, but we cut open the pods and used the French press to make our decaf, lol. Already rebooked for next year. Hopefully the rain will stay away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our family vacation! The cabin was plenty big enough for our family and the view is amazing! We especially enjoyed the bird watching! My only comment would be things weren’t super clean upon our arrival - mainly kitchen items (ie. coffee pot) and the living room floor had a decent amount of dog hair all over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Truc N.

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

Nice house and location

My family had a pleasant stay, thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Quiet, beautiful and off the beaten path!

We stayed with our brothers and their families. We had two kids with us, and they loved the house. We were in town for the car show in St. Ignace and enjoyed being out of town and away from all of the noise at night. The location was beautiful and peaceful. We got to see the fireworks show from the back porch over the water which was nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Lovely Home on Lake Huron

My friend and I stayed here for two nights. The home was lovely and had every extra imaginable - lovely decor, waffle maker, games cabinet, water shoes, cozy beds, and wonderful views of the lake (just to name a few). The house was very clean and just as described in the listing. There's a new swing near the shore as well. If we're ever in the area again, we will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

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

A scenic view of Lake Huron

The view of Lake Huron from the 3 bed, 2 bath house was incredible. Pictures don't do the place justice. There was no internet, but there was cell reception and was no problem for us. The house is located on the shore of Lake Huron and the setting invites hours of conversation, relaxation, and fun. My family and I had a lovely time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla C.

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

Had an amazing stay!

We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly A.

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

UP stay

Location provided accessibility to a number of sites that we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cleland L.

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

Great place, cool location

Had a great time at this cabin on the bay. Very nice location not too far from a lot of great sites. Great home, great fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Get away

We had a wonderful vacation..the cabin was clean and the view was amazing. Would definitely recommend to anyone that wanted a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli H.

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

Great place

We loved the location and the house. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

great family vacation

This was the such an amazing place to stay. The patio looking out onto Lake Huron was everyone's favorite. Looking forward to a future stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Lake views

Wonderful stay, great location off the beaten trail. Quiet, clean, comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Hessel

We enjoyed our stay. Nice location and a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Beautiful place!

We loved the house and the spectacular view! There was everything we needed and we were warm and comfortable. The location was perfect too! Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for sharing this lovely place .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodger Y.

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

Rodger

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

What a perfect location to stay for my daughter-in-law's first ever trip to Mackinac Island! Loved the view, the location, and the peaceful mornings with coffee, a book and the lake to start your day! We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Bridge walk

We stayed here because we wanted to walk the bridge Labor Day It is about 15 miles from the bridge The house is as pictured.Check in was easy.We loved the location since we were staying around that area. The beds are comfortable Saw an eagle a few times Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Amazing

We loved it a group of 8 and the view was breathtaking. The new swing was a huge hit and they added a/c. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

St Ignace Stay

This was an amazing stay that is close to all the best spots of the eastern UP. the house is well maintained and we had no issues at all. Host was good with communication and loved being right on the water for such an amazing price as well. Would love to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Short but relaxing stay

The stay here was very nice. Had everything that any family would have needed. We will be going back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Beautiful

A super clean beautiful slice of Heaven. Quiet place on Lake Huron.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Morley

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We built this cabin in 1982 and have been enjoying it ever since! It has been the perfect family spot. However, because we do not get a chance to use it as much as we would like to, we look at this as an opportunity to share our home away from home with others.

Why they chose this property

We love St. Martin's Bay! We love that this 'secluded' location is still only 2 miles from the expressway (I-75) and within 20 minutes of St. Ignace and Cedarville! We love that you can bring your ATV's out here and not have any issues (and be right next to some of the best trails in the EUP). We love that the cottage is off the beaten path and that it's not 'Too nice' to stay in, but rather, 'very comfortable'. Mostly, we love that one can be as active or inactive as they want!

What makes this property unique

There are so many things to see and do in this area! Knowing that you can leave from the cottage on an ATV, a bicycle or in a car and be able to hit a trail or a main highway is a very unique thing! So, why not take advantage of the opportunity to stay at the 'VanKamp' and make your own memories.
Being so close to the area attractions is an added bonus! Many of our past guests visit Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, and many other attractions within a few days.

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