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Welcome to Uncle Dave’s Cabin a cozy 2 bedroom by the Saginaw Bay in Linwood

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a bed with blue bedding, and a white wardrobe with two doors.
A kitchen with a wooden table, two chairs, a stove, and cabinets.
A living room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa, a glass table with a white swan, a flat-screen TV, and a white door.
A small building with a brown exterior, a white door, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Along the lakeshore, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 5 guests with 1 bathroom. Engage in kayaking, birdwatching, and personal motor watercraft activities nearby. It offers access to golf at Green Hills Golf Club and relaxation at Fraser Township Park. The property is pet-friendly, making it suitable for families and adventure seekers.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Linwood, MI
  • Place, Green Hills Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Fraser Township Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Uncle Dave’s Cabin a cozy 2 bedroom by the Saginaw Bay in Linwood

This is a smoke free home with a great location close to the Saginaw Bay for fishing and waterfowl hunting. The waters off Linwood in the Saginaw Bay are known for their excellent perch and walleye fishing. Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area is just a couple miles away and has tens of thousands of ducks, swans, geese, wading birds, shorebirds, raptors, and songbirds migrate through Nayanquing Point SWA each fall and spring. Franks Great Outdoors is right across the street for all your fishing and hunting needs. Linwood Beach Marina is just a few miles away to launch your boat or hire a fishing charter. This 2-bedroom house has 2 twin xl beds in each bedroom, including a full bathroom with shower. Washer and dryer. Wi-Fi with internet and a 60-inch flat screen in the living room. There is a bonus room in the polebarn to hang out and play darts, fooseball or card games. Guests can relax in the cozy living space and enjoy all this phenomenal property offers with all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please pick up poop, bags provided
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Fishermen and waterfowlers please clean fish and ducks outside on the cleaning table provided. All scraps go in trash can with lid under table.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4111993vb
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

Linwood

Located in Linwood, this holiday home is on a lake. Green Hills Golf Club and Maple Leaf Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kawkawlin Township Park and Bay City Infinity Skate Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Linwood, MI

What's nearby

  • Green Hills Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fraser Township Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 17 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Saginaw Valley State University - 23 min drive - 43.8 km
  • The Dow Event Center - 28 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Purtell's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cabin of Linwood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Village Inn (V I) - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Uncle Dave’s Cabin a cozy 2 bedroom by the Saginaw Bay in Linwood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Welcome to Uncle Dave’s Cabin a cozy 2 bedroom by the Saginaw Bay in Linwood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Uncle Dave’s Cabin a cozy 2 bedroom by the Saginaw Bay in Linwood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Uncle Dave’s Cabin a cozy 2 bedroom by the Saginaw Bay in Linwood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Uncle Dave’s Cabin a cozy 2 bedroom by the Saginaw Bay in Linwood located?

This family-friendly Linwood holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Green Hills Golf Club and Fraser Township Park. Lake Huron and Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stop for an overnight on our trip. Our dog loved the fenced in backyard. The house was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
UDC is a great spot for an overnight stay. We do accept 1 night reservations. Huge fenced in backyard for the dogs to run around. We keep the cabin nice and clean. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable , we enjoy our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Great to hear that everything was clean and comfortable for your stay. Thank you for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very nice responded to our questions very fast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Our guests are our top priority! Thanks for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was impressed on what they offered for the price and was very clean and really know how to take care of her guest. Communication was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thanks for the great review! We want all our guests to feel this way. We provide a very clean and comfortable cabin to relax and enjoy. I am always available to help with any questions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The individual toiletries and snacks left for us was a really nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
We want our guests to have everything they need. Glad you enjoyed the snacks! Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a wedding weekend rental. The listing is well kept and host very responsive. We did need to contact the host due to bees being in the house. They will be eradicating this in the coming week. Overall, we lived those house and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
I’m glad you guys enjoyed your stay. Ron. Going out on the Bay fishing with a charter captain is awesome. We are close to the Marina and the fishing charters. Glad to have you guys, welcome to come back on your next trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for fishermen, a lot of extras in case you forget something, must be an experienced driver with a trailer to back into driveway. The main road is very busy. Extra game room and fish cleaning on site. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
UDC is a great place for fishermen. We have a fish cleaning station and plenty of parking in the driveway for your boat. The cabin is stocked with toiletries like body wash, shampoo, toothpaste and more. The game room has darts and foosball with a big TV with WiFi. Close to the Saginaw Bay and some of the best fishing in the state. Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin is close to our destination. Everything is very clean and well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you for the great review! So glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will most definitely be back! Very clean, our dog loved it, and the host was helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
We love it when are guests say they are definitely coming back! So glad you enjoyed your stay and the dog had plenty of room to run around. UDC is a great place to relax and enjoy everything we have to offer. Looking forward to hosting you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent, Host was exceptional with communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
So glad everything was excellent! Great picture of the bay! Perfect place for bird watching. Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Every room sparkled and there were so many items furnished in cabinets and bathroom and bedrooms. Lots of kitchen utensils. Big comfy couches. Big fenced yard behind the game room for a pet to check out too. Excellent in every way and would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five star plus Clean, cozy and comfortable. Thank you for sharing this with us. Home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Home away from home..love to hear that! We want our guests to feel comfortable. UDC is a great place to relax and enjoy all the amenities. Thank you for the 5 star plus! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was extremely clean and the check in process was easy. The host was nice to work with and made sure our stay went well. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Super clean house and easy check in, yes we can do that at UDC! I always communicate with our guests to make sure they have everything they need to have a great stay. We want you to come back Julie, thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had a wonderful time staying @ Uncle Dave’s cabin. We had everything we needed and more.. This was our second year here & we would not hesitate to come back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
We love it when our guests come back! So glad your group had a wonderful time. We look forward to having you all back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about Uncle Daves Cabin was amazing. Loved the taxidermy, all of the little touches that are there for you....there is so much!! Will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review! We look forward to hosting you again. We love for our guests to enjoy everything we have to offer. UDC has beautiful decor, wildlife displays and wildlife prints. Close to the Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron) for great fishing. Bird watching close by. A nice beach at Bay City State Park and so much more to explore.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came up for the duck opener had a wonderful time. can’t wait to come back again!
Sunrise at Nayanquing Point
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Great to hear that you guys had a good opening weekend! You’re all welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been a better place to stay if you’re visiting Saginaw Bay!! House is perfect and the game room off the garage was off the hook!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Glad you guys enjoyed the cabin. Great location for some of the best fishing around. The game room is a great place to unwind and have some fun. Thanks for sharing your experience and giving UDC a 5 star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and dog friendly. The host was very accommodating for our family get together. We only stayed one night so we didn't go exploring. The game room was fun!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
We take pride in offering a very clean place for our guests. The game room is always a great place to hangout, so much to do. Big fenced in backyard for the dogs to run around. So glad you enjoyed your stay and got to enjoy some family time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as described and more. Host was Very accommodating and met all our needs. We were extremely satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Great to hear everything was perfect. Nice for everyone to get together and enjoy some quality time. We do provide a beautiful place full of amenities and always make sure it is cleaned and stocked.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uncle Dave's Cabin was a great place to stay. We were in town for a softball tournament and it was close to the fields in Pinconning and the house offered us everything we needed. The beds were comfortable (they seemed like pretty new mattresses), everything you could possibly need was provided, including good highspeed internet. It's such a nice house and we will definitely stay here again if we are in the area for anything. Earl was quick with the responses too and we were able to bring out dogs and the house/yard was very dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
We love to impress our guests at UDC! It’s the little things that make a difference. Dog friendly with a big fenced in yard. So glad you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back anytime. Thank you for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Earl is a very responsive host. He replies promptly to all questions. the rental is exceptionally clean and loaded with amenities. We will be back next year.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Previous guest and sounds like they are coming back again! Thanks for the great review. We want everyone to feel like this.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything way good, definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Easy to find. Amazing location for our needs. Extremely clean and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Great that you found it easily and that it worked out for your family. We make sure to have a freshly cleaned house and have all of the things that you might need or have forgotten.

About the host

Hosted by Earl Hess

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I am from the Saginaw area, currently living in Midland. My Uncle Dave lived here for over 40 years! We have dedicated this cabin in his memory. Come enjoy this cozy 2 bedroom cabin by the Saginaw Bay.

Why they chose this property

Great little bars and restaurants all around.

What makes this property unique

Located across the street from Franks Great Outdoors. Close to boat launches and a marina. 2 Golf Courses within a couple miles. Close to a Wildlife State Game Area and Bay City State Park.

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English

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