With space for 8 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers lake views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Guests can explore adventure activities like rock climbing, swimming, and rafting, along with attractions such as Castle Rock and Castle Golf & Games. The stay is pet-friendly and located lakefront.
Highlights
Bring your furry friends
Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Washing machine
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Internet access
Explore the area
Hessel, MI
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
13 min drive
Mackinac Bridge
Place, Mackinac Bridge
20 min drive
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
28 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
23 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
About this property
Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!
This cozy up north cottage features a view of Lake Huron including Big St. Martin's Island, Mackinac Island and the Mackinac bridge. It sits on a large 2 acre clearing on the mouth of the river and lake Huron, with a boat well for easy access to water adventures. 2010 Sweetwater 50 horse power Pontoon boat included in 2022 summer season rental. (Memorial Day - Second week in September).
The only neighbors are on the far back side of driveway, the property is completely private on lake/deck side. Giant open yard is perfect for kids playing outdoors, lawn games, etc.
Sleeping arrangements include: 1 queen size master bedroom on the first floor, an upstairs bedroom with a twin over full bunk and and additional twin bed, and an open loft area with a full bed (and an optional twin trundle underneath) that includes a view of the Mackinac bridge. There are two full bathrooms on the property including a bathtub.
There is a huge wrap around porch and a large screened in porch with seating. Gas grill and table/chairs makes bbq'ing on the porch a must!
2 kayaks and a canoe also available for your use during all (non frozen) months.
We have WIFI and a smart TV with Netflix, etc.
This property is uniquely located near all kinds of Up North adventures including:
-less than 15 minutes to St. Ignace and the Mackinac Bridge - 10 minutes to quaint downtown Hessel including small Hessel public beach (great for small children), the Les Cheneux islands (and culinary school restaurant) and under 30 minutes to Detour State park, beaches and ferry access to Drummond Island - 45 minutes to Sault Ste. Marie, Lake Superior, and the International bridge to Ontario, CA - 20 minutes to beautiful Lake Michigan sandy beaches - Close proximity to many hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails - An hour to Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point -Fishing -Paddling -Duck hunting
Sportsman- You can fish right off the bank at this property so bring your gear! Local fishing guides available if you are looking for a referral. This is one of the top Walleye fishing spots in northern Michigan, and one of the best Duck Hunting retreats in the state.
Bird watchers- bring your binoculars! You will see and hear many many variety of migratory birds at this special spot.
This property is located on a unique Great Lakes estuary (where the Pine River meets the waters of Lake Huron.) There is absolutely NO development as you boat to the west out the river's mouth all the way to the Carp River mouth (2-3 miles).
Boaters please note: Boat well provides ample room to launch and dock your vessel on site with cement ramp. (also, DNR ramp less than a half mile up river). This location is centrally located for day trips to Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, St. Martin Island, Big St. Martin Island and the Les Cheneaux Islands including the port towns of Hessel and Cedarville.
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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 first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Hessel
Located in Hessel, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Straits State Park, while Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Fort de Baude Museum are cultural highlights. Castle Golf & Games and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 13 min drive - 26.6 km
Mackinac Bridge - 20 min drive - 40.6 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 28 min drive - 49.0 km
Wilderness State Park - 35 min drive - 60.9 km
Bay Mills Casino - 41 min drive - 83.3 km
Getting around
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Jose's Cantina
Ang-Gio's Restaurant - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!?
As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! on 23 Dec 2026 start from AU$1,270, 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 Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Huron and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace. Brevort Township Community Recreation Area and Castle Rock are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The cottage was nice, but the water had a bad smell, which made our stay challenging. Also we had trouble with the refrigerator being broken and some difficulty with toilets. The yard was lovely
Beautiful scenery. House is overall clean but needs some dusting and updated linens. The pontoon boat upholstery is worn in many areas but worked great. We enjoyed the kayaks and canoe as well.
Don't be fooled by the photos, this property is deteriorating, cluttered, and unkept. We forfeited our entire stay including the money we paid the host due to conditions not as shown.Bedrooms were cluttered with cobb webs in the corners and bed linens were dated and need a good cleaning. Towels also need a good refresh, old and on dirty shelves. Light fixtures hanging out of the ceiling in the kitchen.Pontoon boat should not even be listed as an amenity; upholstery is all town down to the foam entire inside is sun damaged and disgusting! There are much better places to stay, save your money!
Amazing location and property with incredible views in every direction. The set up of the house and porch are perfect. Lots of space for a big family or group. Great getaway for all of us.
Nice spot on the bay and river. It was quiet but still close to St Ignace. House had everything we needed. We enjoyed the deck, big yard, and firepit. We have made many trips to the UP and finally got the see the northern lights this time. We would definitely come and stay again.
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. Location was perfect, we were able to watch Bald Eagles flying over the bay every evening. If our travels bring us up to the UP again we wouldn't hesitate staying at this cottage.
Location is great as this property is located in the midst of travel to Canada as well as lower Michigan. The local quarry was our favorite swimming hole!
Loved the house, property and location. Very peaceful. House was clean and it had all the essentials to include a nice washer and dryer. We enjoyed the view of the bay. Great area to explore - to include Mackinaw Island.
This is our second time staying at this property. We love the location and the view. The cabin is clean and well prepped - everything we could have asked for.
The place was really large and so peaceful being right on the water. We did not use the pontoon or the kayaks. Our dog enjoyed staying there. We saw the northern lights one evening. Easy drive to Saint ignace for meals and to catch the ferry. Porches were great.
The property was very well kept and so cute and cozy! The location and views were amazing! I went with my family and my dad tagged along and we were all comfortable in the home (3 adults, 3 kids) would highly recommend this home!
This is a great little cottage with awesome views of the Bay and Mackinac bridge. We visited in the cold March months so did not get to try out the beach and kayaking but after this stay we plan to return to the area and if available this property.
Very comfortable home with everything you need for a great stay. We traveled with our four Grandchildren and two dogs. Location was terrific for us. We took the kids to Mackinac Island, the Falls, the beach on Lake Michigan. We enjoyed St Martin's Bay on the pontoon and canoeing the Pine River. Our host was very responsive and we truly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Lindsay Case Palsrok
We currently live in lower Michigan but grew up in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
Why they chose this property
We loved the big open grassy yard and waterfront on both the River and Lake Huron. The proximity to the Mackinac Bridge is also a huge plus.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests