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Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River

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Welcome home
Surrounded by nature
Beautiful private backyard
Backyard visitors
Wild Turkey in the back yard at the edge of the woods

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7144.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River

The master bedroom suite, which opens to a covered patio overlooking the back yard, has a queen-size bed and en suite bath featuring a large roll-in shower and double sink vanity. The two additional bedrooms each have a comfortable full-size bed, ample closet space and a ceiling fan. The kitchen is fully furnished with 4-burner gas stove and oven, microwave, dishes, utensils, and pots & pans. Spacious dining room has seating for 6. DirecTV and WiFi internet access provided. Large back yard with fire pit, gas grill, and picnic table. Off-street parking and space for your boat trailer. This is a great location for fishermen! The cottage is just 3 minutes away from the DNR boat launch at the mouth of the Saginaw River for quick Saginaw Bay access. There's a bait shop and convenience store just a short walk away.
During the slow season (Sept - May) discounted rates are available for stays of 30 days or longer. Contact us for a customized quote.

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bay City

Bay City is home to this cottage. Friendship Shell and Sage Branch Library are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay City State Park and Ted Putz Nature Area. Bay City Infinity Skate Park and Delta College Planetarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Bay City, MI

What's nearby

  • Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Bay City State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Riverwalk Pier - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Saginaw Valley State University - 17 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 38 min drive - 65.8 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪My Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River?

As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River on 31 Jan 2027 start from AU$151, 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 Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River located?

Situated in Bay City, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum and Bay City Mall are also within 3 miles (5 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. 85 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Great place to stay!

The house is clean, well equipped, and in a good location. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie T.

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

Weekend getaway

Had a great time , very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

2nd stay as good as our 1st!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect location for our trip, clean and beautiful home, and the owners are really great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2022
Good to hear! We're glad that Wenona Cottage provided well for your group. Looking forward to your next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Get away

Great place to stay. Everything was very nice and very spacious! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review and we hope to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

Siblings weekend

Great little cottage, we enjoyed out stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Abbigayle G.

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

Great Stay

We came to the area for fishing and shopping! It was a great location and great place to stay! We enjoyed our stay and the eggs and syrup were a nice touch! The house was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are pleased to hear that Wenona Cottage met the needs of your group and want to thank you for the walleye filets; tonight's dinner was spectacular! Thanks also for taking such great care of the place. We would love to have you or your friends as guests at Wenona Cottage when you next visit the Saginaw Bay Area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

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

Girls Weekend

Everything was excellent, can't wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2022
Thanks and we hope to see you at Wenona Cottage again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

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

Annual Trip

The property met all of our needs. Tons of pillows, comfortable beds, the shower had fantastic water pressure and very clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

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

Family fishing trip

It was a wonderful stay with family, the house was immaculate! Alan was a wonderful host and very helpful! We will def stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
We're so glad that you enjoyed your time at Wenona Cottage and we would love to have you as returning guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence B.

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

Nice property

We enjoyed our experience, we found it clean, quiet, and comfortable. I will be staying there again if it’s available when I have time to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2021
Thank you for the review and for taking good care of Wenona Cottage during your stay. We would love to have you return to Wenona Cottage on your next trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Great stay

Very nice cottage. Much bigger in person than what the pictures show. Great location and great owners. Thank you for an excellent time with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2022
We're happy to hear that Wenona Cottage exceeded your expectations. Thank you for the great review and for taking such good care of Wenona.
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Vacation

It was wonderful very clean & landscaped beautifully, we would come back!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thanks for the positive review and do cconsider Wenona should your travels bring you to the area again.
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10/10 Excellent

Makaela N.

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

Perfect fishing location

This was clean property with convenient location next to a party store, bar, and boat launch. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you! We're glad that you enjoyed your time at Wenona Cottage. We take pride in maintaining a clean environment for our guests. Being able to walk across the street to the party store/ bait shop or walk two doors down for dinner/drinks at the bar are added bonuses. We look forward to a next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Relaxing

Nice little place... clean... nice yard for cooking out and bon fire in the evening...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
It was a pleasure having you and your group at Wenona Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful house. We had a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

Making Memories

The house was perfect for us while visiting family. Well appointed, clean and spacious. We felt safe in the area. The owners were very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Thank you for the review. We are glad that the accommodation worked for you and your family. Congratulations again, on the birth of your granddaughter.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Great getaway

The house was exactly the way it was presented. Very clean and great location. If we go out that way again we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Wonderful home to stay at!

Our 2nd stay there and did not disappoint. Very peaceful in the large backyard, that allows for visitors to stop by. The owners are always friendly and polite. The decor brings back memories of staying at my grandparents house. The 6 of us really loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Beautiful space

The weather, house and grounds were perfect for our stay. Everything was exactly as it was supposed to be. The flower gardens and outdoor space was exactly what we needed to relax and enjoy our trip. Would recommend to any going to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Bass tournament practice

Location and house was great. Good parking for two trucks with boats.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

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

Good Choice

The cottage was clean and was in a good location. Convenient to shopping and downtown Bay City. It is located a few minutes from Bay City Park. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thanks Jeff. We appreciate your comments and welcome your return to Wenona Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie P.

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

Great option in the area

The host was very responsive with communication. There was enough room for everyone and it was close to SVSU. The boys enjoyed a meal at the bar and grill that was very close. Great experience for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2022
Thank you for the review. We're happy that Wenona Cottage fit the needs of your group and hope that they did well at the Robotics Competition at SVSU. We appreciate your business and hope that you consider Wennona Cottage should your travels bring you in this direction again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Walk to Lake Huron

We loved renting this property. The gardens and chickens in the backyard were delightful. The owners have thought of everything! Only a 2 block walk to Lake Huron!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thanks for the great review. We are pleased to hear that you had such an enjoyable stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

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

The whole group loves the place.

Very clean place and almost everything that we need were provided, of course except food. 101% satisfied....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thanks for the review Tony. We appreciate the feedback as well as your business.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Bay City visit

Everything went exactly as planned. The property was a wonderful place to stay. The property was very clean and a lot of room. The property managers were very helpful. The family we went to see was only 8 minutes away and that helped. You will enjoy your stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2022
Wonderful to read this review. We're so glad that Wenona was such a good fit for your needs.

About the host

Your host

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Wenona Cottage is co-owned by Alan and Tim. Alan is a retired public school teacher and Tim works locally as a chemist.
Tim manages the bookings and answers the questions about bookings and logistics while Alan manages the physical upkeep and in person interactions with our guests.

Why they chose this property

The driving purpose behind Wenona Cottage is to eventually provide easily accessible accommodations for Tim's ageing parents, then, as time moves along, for ourselves.
After purchasing the house we spent a little more than 2 years bringing it up to where it is today. We cleared and landscaped the yard, upgraded the exterior, reconfigured the interior flow and use, remodeled, insulated, upgraded utilities, furnished and decorated.

What makes this property unique

Wenona Cottage has woods next to and behind it, making it fairly secluded and quiet. Our home is next door, so were easily accessible. Across the street is a bait shop/convenience/liquor store. A few steps further is the Bay View Bar with a pretty good menu, fair prices and entertainment on weekends. For fishermen, the Saginaw Bay is a few steps further from the cottage, and the DNR boat launch just 1-1/2 miles to the east on the Saginaw River access to the Bay. The cottage is 3 miles from Walmart, about 5 miles from the downtown business districts and about 20 minutes from world famous Frankenmuth, 30 minutes from Midland's beautiful Dow Gardens, 45 minutes from the Birch Run Outlets.

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