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Home on Lake Huron Within Walking Distance to Downtown Hessel

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Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Hessel, MI
  • Place, Les Cheneaux Islands
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandy Cove
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Great room

1 Double Futon

guest

1 Double Bed

master

2 Queen Beds

studio bedroom

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

studio bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

About this property

Home on Lake Huron Within Walking Distance to Downtown Hessel

Cozy remodeled home ready for your vacation experience exploring the beautiful Les Cheneaux Islands. This vacation property is available year round for travelers to enjoy all four seasons that the eastern UP has to offer. Located walking distance from downtown Hessel where you can find grocery store, restaurants/bars including the culinary school, ice cream parlor, marina, kayak/bike rental, park, and gift store . The home has been updated with all new mattresses, furniture, and a homey feel for your vacation experience. Has a nice stone fireplace for your cool nights, a big yard for kids to play in, outside firepit plus a fenced in side yard. Home also has a separate guest studio room with bathroom.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7763055
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hessel

Hessel is home to this holiday home. Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory. Maze Of Mirrors and Castle Golf & Games are also worth visiting.
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Hessel, MI

What's nearby

  • Les Cheneaux Islands - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Sandy Cove - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Castle Rock - 30 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 31 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 37 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Cheneaux Distillers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Snows Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Tipper Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ang-Gios - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Islander Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on Lake Huron Within Walking Distance to Downtown Hessel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home on Lake Huron Within Walking Distance to Downtown Hessel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on Lake Huron Within Walking Distance to Downtown Hessel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home on Lake Huron Within Walking Distance to Downtown Hessel located?

Situated in Hessel, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Huron and within 12 miles (20 km) of Les Cheneaux Islands and Sandy Cove. Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace and Brevort Township Community Recreation Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and views of the bay.Being pet friendly is a plus!!Host is very responsive and easy to work with.This is our second time staying and we will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Great stay in Hessel, MI

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot T.

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

Great Family Vacation!

Very comfortable and fun :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

Cute as a button

Great place to stay. Very relaxing and the water access is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Perfect location!

Great place for a family vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Relaxing

The house on Lake Huron was on a cove off the lake and was peaceful, and so wonderful with the wildlife especially the Loons….we loved listening to them as we sat on the back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D.

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

Peaceful spot on Pond, walking distance to Hessel

This is an older house but was clean and comfortable. Anne, the host, was easy to communicate with and even stopped over to help us get the Lions game on TV! Easy walk to the Hessel Marina and restaurants. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Pretty View

Its a nice home on the water. It was perfect for our group. It is dog and family friendly. Very cute place. Good communication with the host. The extra guest house was nice for privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa J.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed the location and the space. Beautiful views and an easy walk to Hessel. Anne was helpful and promptly answered my questions. Great space - large table and enough seating areas for a large family. The kitchen was well supplied with pots and pans and dishes. There also was a nice grill to use. A few minor repairs needed but overall we would rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was in a great location in a nice quiet town. We were able to look out on Lake Huron during the day and in the evening. The ability to walk into town for dinner or ice cream was also a big plus. We personally enjoyed the ping pong table at the residence and my son enjoyed staying in the separate studio apartment at night away from his brother. The house itself could use a bit of work, but overall most everything worked and the beds were comfortable. The house itself was in a great location for our trip as we were visiting Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon falls and Sault Ste. Marie. Overall, our trip was fantastic and we would definitely stay here again should we ever make it back up this way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy G.

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

Lovely

A lovely property ! Having a dock was wonderful with having our boat . Quick walk to town . My parents stayed in the room connected to garage and they loved it . Will book again in future ! Very private location .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Your outdoor adventure awaits you!

This property is great for a family or a group of friends. My husband and I stayed in the bonus room we had our 3 kids and mother in law. It was nice to be able to have extra privacy. It was super convenient to have a dock if you like kayaking or boating. My boys fished every free moment they had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken S.

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

Nice home

This is a decent stay. Location for Hessel and Cedarville is perfect. The pics don’t do the home justice as it’s much roomier than what you think. Perfect for a family as there is a nice size living with an open floor plan to the kitchen area. Then there is a good sized room beside that with a ping pong table for others to gather. The house needs a little TLC, but nothing is an obstacle. There is also a real nice separate apartment behind the garage for two people that is done real nice. A perfect little getaway for guest who don’t want to sleep in the main house. We used it for command central for a wedding. We were able to cook and store a ton of food for the wedding. Large fridge and freezer is excellent. It was perfect for what we needed. We had family stop in and out as they arrived in town and everyone loved the setting. Enough room for a few people to drop in and change cloths for the wedding and continue on. We would stay here again and recommend to others with no concerns. Host was excellent and attentive. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily C.

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

Not ready for guests

Clearly, this property is not ready for guests. It is over-priced and misrepresented. The studio bedroom/bath did not have curtains, they were laying in a box on the floor. The sink water was not turned on, light bulbs were burned out, and the room in general was unsettled. In the main house, the refrigerator has a serious leak issue, the ice maker does not function, and the dishwasher does not work. Both coffee pots were moldy inside. There was a used towel left hanging on the bathroom door.We ran out of hot water, and the "self-contained" fence area had big gaps at the bottom so was not safe to leave our dog. On a positive note: the main living area has a beautiful stone fireplace. The property has potential, just needs attention. The view of the lake is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2020
We are so sorry you were unhappy with our place. We 'vacation' at this home ourselves even though we only live a few miles down the road. The ice machine does not work and I do have a note on the refrigerator stating that fact so the leak was due to the ice maker being turned on. This will be addressed. Thank you for letting us know about the dishwasher. I apologize for the inconvenience. We will get it fixed. As far as the 'studio room off the garage', this area is for any overflow guests or young kids that want to get away from the group and have their own space. It was never intended for a main living area. When you stated that you only had 4 people in your party, I was confident that you would not need this extra space. I do apologize for not getting the curtains hung. Again, I'm sorry you were not satisfied with your stay but I hope you will return to the Eastern UP again someday and explore more of its beauty and charm. Anne
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clara M.

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

Nice Host, Wouldn't Stay Here Again

The host was nice, I did message her the day of check-in with a few complaints/suggestions. She didn't respond and I didn't push it. I messaged her again after check-out and she responded she would notify her cleaner of certain things. We definitely left it cleaner than we received it. It is pet friendly, so a little dog hair was expected, however there was a lot and clumps of it in corners, dead bugs and food on pots and pans and counters (I get it bugs are up north, but we vacation north all the time and never had anything like this). Dirty towels in the bath off the garage and also it wasn't until after booking we were informed the shower in the room off the Garage didn't work. The smell when we first got there was strong, it was a musty almost mold like smell. Definitely needed aired out. There were a few windows where the screens had fallen out and were laying in the yard so my husband fixed those so we could open the windows. The lawn wasn't mowed and the poop had not been cleaned up from the previous travelers pets. Overall we would not stay at this location again especially to have to clean it before use at their nightly rate. However, the setting is beautiful, and the town is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Cozy UP Cottage

We enjoyed the views and tranquility of the property. It is evident that the hosts are working to update the space and while there is some work yet to do, so far have done a nice job. The new beds are very comfy and the lake house vibe they have created is cozy and inviting. During our 3 day stay, we visited St. Ignace, Sault Ste. Marie, and Tahquamenon falls. Each location was a good distance for a day trip. Greg and Anne were great to work with and we hope to book with them again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Boating paradise!!

We had a great stay boating every day!! Nice having a dock to use. Campfire every night great burning wood available to use!! Walking distance to town enjoyed the annual boat show!! Eagles , Blue herons, various ducks. Awesome view. We would stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

barb s.

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

The porch and water view were outstanding. A very peaceful stay.

I did not realize access to the water in front of the house would be so difficult. We brought a kayak and sup. There was lot of growth at the waters edge and no platform. Water is very shallow in the cove and not swim able. Out side the cove the water was fine for swimming. Owner shared that the houses water had iron and that you may want to bring bottle water which I was glad we did. Shower had a strong iron scent and drying skin. There is a water softener for kitchen. Unfortunately it is very loud and ran at 3 am for a long time. Scared me and had trouble getting back to sleep. Not sure if it was musty or the water but the house had a scent. We were able to run fans and have windows open to air out. We enjoyed the location and easy for some lovely hikes and bike rides. There were 2 of us but supposedly sleeps 10. For 2 people it seemed somewhat overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

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

Relaxing time in the sun and on the water

My sister and I vacationed with our teenage sons and one pup. This place was perfect for accommodating us! Plenty of space (and a ping pong table!). The yard had a picnic table and fire pit. The deck had lots of cushy seating. The dock was large and easily fit our 2 boats as well as low enough to get onto our paddle boards. The setting was very quiet and next to a small woods while close enough to town to walk to restaurants and shops, plus the farmers market on Sunday. We grew up summering in LCI, so are familiar with all there is to do, but for anyone new to the area, there are abundant trails and scenery that will knock your socks off! We had a great time and would have liked to stay longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CAROL D.

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

July 2022 family stay

The house was great for our family. The studio off the garage was a big plus. The wildlife in the area was fascinating, & the fishing was great. Sunset afterglow was amazing! Anne was very responsive & caring.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

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

Serene Hessel Stay

The cottage is located about a 5 minute walk to the Hessel Marina and is on a protected former mill pond which is connected to Lake Huron on to sides of an island south of the property. It was clean and had everything we needed for a week away. The pond was calm which was great for paddle boarding, views of a resident eagle visiting daily, and a heron fishing off the shore. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

A little piece of Heaven

Loved everything about our stay. Beautiful view, comfortable beds, plenty of room, great location, cozy feel and everything we needed!! Plan on staying sometime again next year. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Great Property and Great Host

The house was great and Greg was a great host. I would highly recommend staying with them if you are in the Hessel area.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

mike k.

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

dirty house, malfunctioning toilet and bathroom door.

The house it self would be very livable with a cleanup and a few minor fixes. The view is incredible. The house was dirty when we arrived and the bathroom door malfunctioned trapping one of the people in there a couple of times even though we thought that we had it repaired. One of the toilets had to be manually tampered with to get it to refill on occassion.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great weekend

Good kitchen that had a good assortment of the supplies so our group, that was bird hunting all day could cook, then lay back watch some football or sit by a fire. Looking forwarding to doing it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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