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Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away

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Large living room, smart TV, bar area
Front Entrance/Knotty Pine Living room
Front Entrance
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Spruce, MI
  • Place, Hubbard Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Bed Loft

2 Double Beds

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away

Located in Hubbard Lake, MI with private deeded access to Hubbard Lake the ~8800 acre lake is in the heart of the Huron National Forest. +/- 1200 ft2 the Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake is on a very quiet private road (6 cabins), added as a vacation rental in 2020, it's very Fresh/New. With 2 bedrooms and a loft it sleeps 8 with 2 queen beds, 2 double beds, all lines provided. 1 full bath with towels provided. Kitchen is foodie ready, stocked with staples (coffee, flour, sugar, salt, pepper, spices), newer pots/pans, microwave, 4 burner GE gas stove, fridge, coffee pot, toaster, blender. Large Knotty Pine living room with 50" flat screen internet/smart TV, Blu-Ray player, selection of Blu Ray movies, and bar area for relaxing/card playing. Internet/ WIFI provided. There are chairs out back to enjoy the fire-pit along with a patio complete with outdoor seating and new gas grill. The lake access is 1/2 block down the road from the cabin. In addition to this private access, a private beach association is also included with use of picnic tables, pontoon raft, dock (no overnight mooring). The cabin is newly added as a rental, all new dishes/pots/linens/towels/beds.
Open year round to enjoy the lake, swimming in the summer, ice fishing/snowmobiling in the winter.
Typical rental week is Saturday to Saturday (check in 4pm, check out 10am) during the summer months.
Activities:
Water Sports
Fishing (great pan fish, walleye, northern pike, bass, tiger muskie)
Kayak
Mushroom Hunting
Hunting - Partridge, Bear, Deer, Turkey, Duck, Rabbit
Trout Fishing (Reid Lake 10 miles away, DNR stocked)
Fantastic Fall Colors
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (20mins away)
Harrisville Labor Day Art Fair (15mins away)
Harrisville Wine and Food Festival (3rd wk end in July)
Saturday Farmers Market in Lincoln (10mins away)
Lincoln Lions Car show (August)
Lake Huron (10mins away)
Canoe/Tube/Fly Fish the AuSable River (20 mins away)
ORV/Snowmobile trail head (10 mins away)
Golfing within 2-30 mins (White Pine National, Logger Trace, Eagle Ridge, Rivers Edge)
Hiking (Reid Lake/Hoist Lake 10 miles away)
Largo Springs off River Road in Oscoda
US 23 Heritage Route
Lumberman's Monument

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Huge yard for kids to play, private lake access
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Sorry No Cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
100% refund of deposit if cancelled 30days prior to check-in, 0% (no refund) refund of deposit if cancelled with less that 30days prior to check-in.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1918508vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Spruce

Located in Spruce, this cabin is on a lake. Sturgeon Point Light and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Harrisville Harbor and River's Edge Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Spruce, MI

What's nearby

  • Hubbard Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 51 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 53 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 59 min drive - 60.8 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 61 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey's Mountain Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪BC Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Churchill Pointe Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mt Mariah Lodge Bar and Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lost Lake Woods Association - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away on 16 May 2026 start from AU$189, 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 Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Knotty Pine Retreat at Hubbard Lake with private deeded lake access steps away located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hubbard Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Maynard Lake. Potter Lake and Badger Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location. Perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly what was advertised , owner was easy to work with and we had a great weekend relaxing here. Location was perfect for our needs and would definitely re book if we are in the area again !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying at Knotty Pine, and we will gladly stay again. Quiet, clean, user friendly location with plenty of bedding, towels, fans, and kitchen accessories to make our stay very easy. Great access to Hubbard Lake for swimming, and easy drive to surrounding cities. Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, spacious and pet friendly. It was in a good location. The host was easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

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

Wonderful place to stay

This place was everything we were looking for. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2023
Ryan, it was a pleasure hosting you guys, glad you were able enjoy some ice fishing ! We look forward to hosting you guys again. Ken
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin H.

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

Nice little cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin near Hubbard Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

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

Fourth of July family getaway

The beach location and knotty pine getaway was restful as well as beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like I was at my own home. It was very welcoming, just the perfect place, very cozy. The Kosal's are good people. The amenities are wonderful! Quiet neighborhood friendly neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Lovely property

We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and spacious, would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Michelle, It was a pleasure hosting you. You have found what many of our guests have, the cabin is a very clean, inviting place to stay. We look forward to hosting you again. Regards Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Excellent!

A great stay in a beautiful location. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Kathy, it was great hosting you. As you shared, it's a beautiful location, showcasing the best of Michigan's 4 seasons. We look forward to hosting you in the future. Regards, Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danial T.

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

Stay at The Barn

Very clean and they had everything we expected including a wonderful welcome basket!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Danial, Michelle and I strive to meet or exceed our guests expectations, glad to hear we nailed it with your stay. We look forward to hosting you in the future. Regards, Ken & Michelle
Verified

8/10 Good

JoAnna A.

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

Perfect location

This is our third stay at this property. It is a perfect location to family in the area. Each time has been a pleasure and property owner is quick to respond with questions I have.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

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

Very nice

Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Shane, it was great hosting you, glad you had an awesome stay. We look forward to hosting you again. Regards, Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan A.

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

Fishing trip at the knotty pine cabin

Great place to stay had all the amenities of home while being right next to hubbard lake! Can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Evan, Glad your crew was able to get out and get some fish from Hubbard Lake. Looking forward to seeing you guys again next year, or possibly in the winter for some hard water fishing. Regards Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernie P.

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

Very comfortable and cozy

We had a wonderful stay! The accomdations were just perfect. Very clean and had all the comforts of home. Would defintily recommend it to anyone looking for a place in the Hubbard Lake area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Ernie, it was great hosting you, glad you were able enjoy the cabin as your own! We look forward to seeing you again. Regards Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

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

A short but sweet off-season stay

We needed extra space for a family gathering early December and this property was perfect. Ken was easy to connect with and very helpful in coordinating our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Great place! Great communication with the owner. But a very peaceful getaway.

Very clean and had everything we needed already there. I would definitely recommend staying here. Will definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Lori, Glad you guys were able to get away and enjoy yourselves. You found what many of our guests have, it's a very peaceful location for relaxing. Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna A.

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

Perfect location for family wedding

This is our second visit to the cabin, it was just as welcoming and cozy as the first. We came Up North for a family wedding and this is the perfect location. All the comforts of home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

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

Will definitely stay again

The home was beautiful and clean. We had a very short trip so didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy it since we were hardly there. Will go back when we have more time to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Betty, It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We are glad you were able to pack a lot of adventures into a short trip. We look forward to hosting you again. Regards, Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Cabin Week

This cabin was perfect for our family's up north vacation. Very quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Plenty of extras such as games, fans, towels, bedding, fun bar area and great welcome basket!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
Wendy, it was a pleasure hosting you. Glad you were able to utilize the games at the cabin. I am glad you were able to enjoy the peace and tranquility that the neighborhood offers. We look forward to hosting you again. Regards Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Quiet Getaway

Such a cozy and quiet weekend getaway for us, and we were able to take our dogs with us which is always a plus. Exactly as described and hospitality was amazing. They had a nice welcome basket waiting for us. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great Get Away

We were very happy with the Knotty Pine, the property was very well kept, and more spacious than expected! The owners were very quick to respond to email(s), and were very accomodating! The welcome basket was a great touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon D.

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

Repeat Visit - Great Place

Another great stay at the Knotty Pine Retreat. Great place and the owners have thought of everything. I'm sure we'll be back yet again. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

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

Cozy Cabin for a family vacation

My mom's family grew up in Hubbard Lake and we visit every year, renting different places around the lake. This house, by far, was exceptional! Great lake access and completely stocked with everything we needed, we will definitely rent again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2021
Joyce, Michelle and I were glad to host you and your family. Glad we were able to exceed your expectations, thanks for the kind words praising the cabin, we pride ourselves on trying to surpass our guests expectations. Again, it was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to next years visit. Regards, Ken & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

winter extravaganza

great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ken Kosal

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Michelle and I have been coming to this area for 30+ years. We have married sons, and an English Setter, Tucker. We enjoy every minute spent in North East Michigan, and are pleased to be able to share this experience with others.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property with the intent of managing another vacation rental. We currently have one located ~ 10 miles away on Jewell Lake and love the interactions with our guest. We are excited to be able to share Hubbard Lake with new guests.

What makes this property unique

It's very quiet on a private road with only 6 cabins, most of the cabins are only occupied on the weekends. Full access to Hubbard Lake with all its beauty.

Languages:

English

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