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The Hancock hideaway

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Room
Living area
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Big Star Lake
  • Shrine of the Pines
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • North Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Hancock hideaway

A secluded hideaway nestled in the woods is waiting just for you near the pier Marquette River, one of Michigan’s Premier fishing spots. Cozy and welcoming this two bedroom cabin sports a deluxe kitchen with granite countertops and modern appliances including a washer and dryer. Sleeps six comfortably with a queen bed in one room, bunkbeds in the second room, and A queen sleeper in the living room. A cement patio and a good sized fire pit make outdoor entertaining oh so fun. This property has plenty of room to park your ORVs and other vehicles with trailers. Gas, food and alcohol are conveniently 1 mile away.. With Lake counties many lakes and rivers this is a perfect spot to land after a fun filled day of fishing, boating, swimming, sightseeing, canoeing, kayaking, birdwatching. Baldwin is the home of the famous Jonesey’s ice cream.

Property manager

Jim and Shawna VanDyke
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50 Non Refundable Pet Deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking inside will forfeit security deposit
If you are in the property past check out (unless approved) you will forfeit your Security Deposit.
If you smoke inside the property you will forfeit your Security Deposit.
Pets are not allowed on beds. You will forfeit your deposit if rule is broken.

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
Note from host: Small gatherings allowed
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

About the area

Baldwin

Baldwin is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve, while Shrine of the Pines and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center are cultural highlights.
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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shrine of the Pines - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • North Lake - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Stevens Lake - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bitely Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • 876
  • ‪Jones Homemade Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hancock hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at The Hancock hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hancock hideaway located?

Situated in Baldwin, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and South Lake. Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Shrine of the Pines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Great place

Stayed here for a week while we worked on Big Star Lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin in a great woodsy setting. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Quaint

It was a nice setting and well decorated property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Quaint Villa in quite part of town with access to alot of fun

Had a special two day stay for a birthday. Spent time on the wonderful Pere Marquette river with friends. Nice place and very confortable. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie D.

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

Great cabin

A great place to say in the Baldwin area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Lovely property!

A very nice property ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson D.

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

Family trip

Highly recommend this listing, especially if you want to be near Big Star Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Convenient location

Great location and so relaxing! Plenty of room to play outside and great open concept inside . Has everything you need for a relaxing vacation house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Baldwin Cabin

It was a very nice cabin. It was clean and had all the amenities you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Great getaway

A very cozy and simple place, with a very low maintenance check in/out process. It was nice to be away from a crowded area, but also a close distance to a grocery store. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

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

Fantastic stay

We loved this cabin in the woods! Perfect for our weekend get away. Had stocked items, trash bags, dish detergent, coffee etc. Enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mandy & Colin C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Getaway Near the Lake

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here for a long weekend. The bed is comfortable and overall it was a positive experience. Apparently I did not read the listing closely enough and I did NOT realize there is no WiFi available here, so that is just something to keep in mind. The location is great, we were walking distance from the L lakes and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Perfect Little Getaway Spot

It was a perfect place for our family to unplug and unwind. Check in was a breeze and everything was as advertised. We have AT&T cell phones and reception was limited. There is also no WiFi. We loved it! We played games and just hung out as a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Cottage in the woods

Such an adorable place, be prepared for no wifi although when booking you will receive a message to contact the owner for WiFi there is none. Amenities were nice, plenty of sleeping rooms. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

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

Nephews wedding in Baldwin

Nice and convenient for daily activities and coming back just to relax without any distractions from neighbors we would encounter staying in hotels. Hancock house was nice and clean with essentials for cooking/sleeping/showering with a very spacious yard. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Hancock 2023

Clean, quiet, accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Blessing of the bikes

This was our second year staying in this beautiful cottage for the blessing. Very peaceful setting to get away from it all! We will be back next year!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry L T.

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

Nice, clean and nice location

Property was very nice and clean. Only thing to be aware of is that there is one queen bed and then twin bunk beds. Listing gave the impression of two queen/double, but one is a fold out couch. Very nice place though!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G., Ypsilanti

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

Relaxation

Very secluded and up to date cabin close to everything! Owners was very responsive and accommodating! Highly highly recommend. The stars at night was phenomenal to see! Not too many bug either which was surprising being surrounded by woods. Will look to book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Adorable Cottage

House was clean and comfortable. I would note that the bunk beds are twin beds, as we assumed they would be queen sized based on the description of how many the house would accommodate. I would say 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children would work best. House was cozy and easy to find; set back from the highway for privacy and a beautiful property. Owners are so kind and easy to communicate with. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Perfect Baldwin Getaway

We've stayed here before and we were happy to return. Clean, comfortable, updated & modern yet keeps the cabin "feel". Well stocked. Nice large lot, privacy, room to enjoy the outdoors. Cellular data service in the area seemed minimal so remember to download whatever you may need. You are up North, so enjoy the great outdoors. Phone and text worked fine. Perfectly located to the canoe/kayak rental and grocery store. We like to kayak the Pere Marquette at least once a year and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Communication was great!

We were unable to make our trip due to a last minute family issue, but the host was wonderful to deal with and we definitely want to book it and enjoy the beautiful property and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Really nice location and experience but would be great if it had internet

Everything was great and very relaxing. Close to Pere Marquette river and only a little over 40 minutes to Lake Michigan. Very cozy and nice wooded lot. Absolutely zero cell phone reception so would be nice if internet was provided so my partner could work remotely without having to go to Baldwin library. However, if this is not a problem and you want to go off grid, it is a very nice place. Also, would be good to have printed directions for checkout as we were unsure of what exactly was expected as get a stripping bed or starting laundry. Thanks for the relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great cabin in the woods!

The cabin is a great quiet relaxing place, close to everything we need. Every time we stay here is always clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by Jim and Shawna VanDyke

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