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

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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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
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hubbard Lake
  • Place, Deer Lake
  • Place, Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Lost Lake Woods Golf Course and Harrisville Harbor. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spruce, MI

What's nearby

  • Hubbard Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox - 33 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Burgess Park - 34 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Jewell Lake - 35 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Beaver Lake - 42 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey's Mountain Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Churchill Pointe Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪BC Bar & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Mt Mariah Lodge Bar and Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Olivia's Bearclaw Grille - ‬31 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.

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 Deer Lake. Potter Lake and Lost 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 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Martin H., Brighton, MI

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

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

Very nice

Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

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

winter extravaganza

great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Awesome Vacation

We want to Thank Ken and Michelle for letting us stay in their Beautiful place. It was so peaceful and quiet , we sat by the fire at night and saw deer come and check us out being curious . We would walk down to the beach and see more deer and turkeys just walking around . We would also like to Thank You for the gift basket with wine and snacks the wine was delicious and the snacks hit the spot . Thank You both again hopefully we will be able to come back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carl Z.

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

Nancy

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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Qauint cabin with most of the essentials. Be prepared for all bedrooms and beds are upstairs. There are single steps in the kitchen and the bathroom. I feel like this is important in case you have guests who can't do stairs. We stayed in the middle of the summer and there was only one stand-up window unit to cool the entire upstairs which was not sufficient enough. Each room has ceiling fans. Otherwise the cabin was very quaint. It was about two blocks to the lake which also wasn't clear when we reserved. Host responds quickly to questions or messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott M.

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

Nice, Quiet Fall Getaway

The home is clean and well maintained. It was only my wife and myself for this stay, but the Knotty Pine Cabin would definitely be great for a family vacation. The lake access is an easy, short walk and the community is nice and clean. The only negative that I can think of is that the bathroom is located on the ground level and the bedrooms are all upstairs. Other than that minor inconvenience, we're all thumbs up. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Marte N.

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

Just right for a fishing week

This property was just right for a group of 4. The property information needs to be updated to show that there are only four beds. The place is clean and in good shape.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Last Minute Stay

After our Thanksgiving plans changed due to a medical emergency, our family found ourselves looking for a place to stay for a couple days over Thanksgiving in Hubbard Lake that would accommodate 2 adults and four 17 year old teens as well as 2 dogs. Luckily for us this was available and close to my parent’s home. It worked perfectly for what we needed. It was clean and well appointed. We would consider staying again should the need arise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damon D., Clinton Twp

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

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

8/10 Good

Dayne K., DES ALLEMANDS

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

Knotty pine retreat

Very well equipped. No AC in upstairs bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

Great Place.

We enjoyed staying at this property. The welcome basket was a very nice touch. We loved the back yard fire pit and being able to walk down to the lake. Before leaving today a bunch of wild turkeys we’re enjoying the back yard, too. Lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Malati H.

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

Vacation

Nice place, very clean, well furnished, quiet neighborhood, privacy, nice yards for dogs to run around. All bedrooms are upstairs and no bathroom upstairs. Hot and stuffy. Other then that, it was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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.

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