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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Adventures in the Northwoods

Our cottage is a base camp from which you can enjoy the beauty of the northwoods in Upper Peninsula Michigan. Plan your summer get-away fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or ATVing. Venture out to view the numerous waterfalls, hike the Ottawa National Forest or Sylvania Wilderness, drive through the Keweenaw peninsula or tour Pictured Rocks. Autumn is the time to take fall color tours: Black River and the Porcupine Mountains. In the winter, snowmobile, ice fish, downhill or cross-country ski, snowshoe and hike. The UP and all its wonders are awaiting you.

Property manager

Alison & John Oliver

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 912 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Northwoods Adventure Up's Forests Lakes House Watersmeet
Northwoods Adventure Up's Forests Lakes House
Northwoods Adventure Up's Forests Lakes Watersmeet
Northwoods Adventure Up's Forests Lakes
woods Adventure Up's Forests
Winter Fun in the UP!

About the area

Map
Watersmeet, MI

What's nearby

  • Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northern Waters Casino Resort - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kerr Lake - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Bond Falls - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Dinner Lake - 25 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Waters Casino Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Mama's Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Strong's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Little Pigs Bar-B-Q - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventures in the Northwoods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adventures in the Northwoods?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventures in the Northwoods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adventures in the Northwoods located?

Situated in Watersmeet, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Ottawa National Forest and Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center. Beaver Dam Lake and Northern Waters Casino Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Adventures in the Northwoods Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 92 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trail Rides
Perfect location for southern UP Michigan Trail rides. We enjoyed good weather and peak fall color. riding
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watersmeet Cottage
Quaint cottage in the woods ... quiet and secluded. Had everything we needed to make this trip up north comfortable. We stayed here while working on my parents house getting it ready to sell. Would have gladly stayed longer, if the dates would have been available for our entire trip. There are not a lot of available restaurants locally, but that is typical for areas in the UP - not a knock, just a heads up if you're not familiar with the area. Great communications with the hosts before and during the stay. Would definitely stay again, when in the area on vacation. One small word of caution on the road leading to the cottage, there are aggregate trucks using the road during normal business hours, so just be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect UP getaway!
We've stayed here a few times over the past couple years and it never disappoints. Cozy, clean and relaxing getaway! Thanks for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin in the woods.
Was going for a week of kayak fishing with a pal of mine and found this little place stay. It’s a great location being just 5 min from town just in case ya forgot something. The place was quiet, privite, clean and comfortable, everything you need when looking for comfort. I will be looking forward to coming here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy and lisa l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
Amazing place. Super comfy beds and house was well stocked with everything we could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearson A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
This was a very nice place to stay. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Cabin
Ali & John are great hosts. Notified us of extra traffic on the property road (which was not an issue). Cabin is super clean and quiet. Thankfully she let me take some of her beautiful yellow flowers growing out front home to Tn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful wooded getaway
Had a wonderful stay at this house in the woods. Was very comfortable and had everything we needed. If you like to get away to a peaceful stay this definately works. Alison and John were fantastic hosts. We give this entire experience a 10 out of 10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter H., Rockford, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fishing trip headquarters.
Because the property is located less than a mile from the intersection of 45 and 2 it makes all local fishing easily accessible. The home is clean and well maintained. The owners offer great support, plentiful towels, a good TV channel selection, and complimentary coffee. The driveway has an entrance and exit making boat parking easy. While one can occasionally hear some road noise it is minimal. I could go on but suffice to say, I plan on renting the property again as it suits all of my needs and more.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
Very comfortable home in the woods. All ementities were as stated. Quiet get away. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We enjoyed another great weekend! We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
Easy communication, check in was great, the place was very clean and perfectly set up, it had everything we needed. The fireplace was amazing as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

grainne m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable woodland cabin
We had a fantastic stay in this cozy cabin. Location is perfect and we were able to ski every day at Brule, have dinner in Land o lakes, swim at the Gateway, and hike to amazing waterfalls. The owners are so kind and flexible. The house had everything our family needed for a great trip at a very affordable price. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonus find
Cozy, convenient,clean
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little House stay
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodating
The hosts were very accommodating to our needs in special circumstances affecting our group. Thanks very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cozy and Peaceful
Enjoyable and very clean. Everything we needed was in this cozy home. Beautiful setting in among the trees. Very good size deck with picnic table and grills. Kept hoping to see some deer as we looked out the windows, but no luck. Communication with host John and Allison was excellent. Diffidently would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watersmeet snowmobile trip
Owners communicated very well, was exactly as described. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looking forward to another visit.
We really appreciate John and Alison’s communication with us. Service was great and cordial too. We are looking forward to a future trip. Thank you John and Alison.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and perfect for the northwoods.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
UTV Adventure
Quiet,clean,cozy and surrounded by nature..We enjoyed exploring the trails and waterfalls.Hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
love the little house
Love the Little House so "homie". Easy access, well lit and well stocked [masking tape!?] One small problem, I could not get the gas oven to work. I had a metal container so it wouldn't work in the micro wave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Rental
Thank you for the very clean/peaceful place to relax - we truly enjoyed our time with you! Connie
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Perfect little place for a quick getaway. The hosts were great. It was clean. It was easy to find. If you don’t mind a little drive to find food, it’s an easy jaunt to fun stuff in any direction.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022