Title: The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92440000/92430600/92430563/59d1b135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92440000/92430600/92430563/4d6fe42d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92440000/92430600/92430563/9a445098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92440000/92430600/92430563/8bd0540a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92440000/92430600/92430563/afdff5e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets provides everything that you need. Adventurous travellers may like the boating at this cottage. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets THE MINT SLEEPS: 6 (10 absolute max, including guests) BEDROOMS: 2 + additional sleeping area BATHROOMS: 1 full bath (shower, toilet, sink)+ 1/2 bathroom (toilet and sink only) \*LAKEFRONT (Huffman Lake) \*ROW BOAT INCLUDED (with a boat dock) (Memorial Day to Labor Day) \*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY This charming cottage on the inland Huffman Lake is perfect for a family looking for the classic cottage experience in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Located halfway between Gaylord and Boyne Mountain, enjoy 50 feet of lakefront with a tiny sandy area on Huffman Lake. Don't worry, we also provide beach chairs. This cottage has an open- concept kitchen and living room, ideal for entertaining. In addition, enjoy the main floor bedroom and bathroom. You can get to the upstairs loft bedroom and bathroom either via the lovely spiral staircase inside or the outside standard stairway. Plus, upstairs hosts its own 1/2 bathroom with a toilet and sink. Enjoy the beautiful wrap-around deck, with a spectacular view of Huffman Lake, a beautiful 99 acre peaceful, slow-pace lake. Huffman Lake is an inland lake, so the sand is only on the bottom of the lake. It is murky in some areas and the shoreline is natural. Yes, you may be able to find frogs and the leeches they love to eat, depending on the weather and sand. Bass- both large & small, pike, pan fish, walleye are often caught here. The cottage comes with 1 rowboat for you to enjoy during your stay. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Air Conditioning: There is no air conditioning, there are fans provided. ATVs: Best to leave those home. Animals: Yes, there are all kinds of animals that like to roam around in Northern Michigan. While you don't see most of them, you have to be someone who is comfortable in that true outdoorsy environment. Guests have reported seeing and hearing, both a mouse and squirrels at times. We do our absolute best to keep all the critters away and out of the cabin. We do not use Decon within the cabin due to children being part of our family of guests. Fall is the biggest challenge as the little critters, including mice, are looking for a warm place to stay the winter months. We are vigilant about keeping critters at bay, and are always open to suggestions. Bathroom: Main floor: Full bath Upstairs: ½ bath (toilet & sink) Beach: 50 feet of lakefront with a small sandy area on Hoffman Lake. We also provide beach chairs. The beach area starts off shallow, then progressively drops off about 10-15 feet off the natural shoreline. This is not Disney World. The shoreline natural. There are the standard lakefront bugs, including mosquitos at dusk. Bedrooms: Main floor: Bedroom #1: 1 Queen Bed Additional sleeping: There is a pull out couch (Queen) on the main floor as well. Upstairs: Bedroom #2: 1 Queen Bed 2 Twin Beds Walk-out Ground floor: Additional sleeping area: 1 pull out couch (Full) + breakfast area (microwave and coffee pot) Boats: 1 aluminum rowboat for you to enjoy! Also 3 stand up paddle boards. We do have some life jackets there-but it's always best to bring your own. (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Books/Board Games/Radio: We have all three of these for your enjoyment and entertainment! Cell phone coverage: Very spotty. To the best of our knowledge, only Verizon customers seem to get the best connection. AT&T service does not seem to work at all at The Mint. Deck: There is a deck, along with a patio set and beach chairs. Distance: Northern Michigan Speedway-- right down the street from the cottage Up North Blueberry Farm: U-pick blueberries! Located in Gaylord, approximately 10 miles from the cottage. Call of the Wild Museum & Gift Shop: Gaylord's City Elk Park: The city of Gaylord maintains an elk herd and provides viewing areas for the public to stop and watch the impressive herd. Under the city's care the roughly 70 elk can be viewed from near the Elk's Lodge off Grandview at Elk View Park. The herd is contained on 108 acres. City staff feed the animals corn, hay and sugar beets, plus vitamins. The herd started with three elk 14 years ago, when a local nature center closed. Currently, a few of the bulls weigh well over 800 pounds and stand roughly 6' tall. The bulls will don their massive horns during the fall and winter, dropping them in the spring. \* 15 minutes from Gaylord \* 20 minutes from Boyne \* 25 minutes from Petoskey \* 40 minutes from Charlevoix \* 1 hr. from the Mackinac Bridge \* 4 hrs. from Detroit Dock: dock where guests can tie their own boat to as well as the rowboat provided Fire pit/Firewood: We have firewood provided at the cottage for your use. There is a fire pit near the water's edge. There are lawn chairs underneath the cottage for you to pull out and use as you'd like around the fire. It's always helpful when the chairs are returned upon use. Thank you! Fishing: Bass- both large & small, pike, pan fish, walleye are often caught here. Minnows, crayfish and frogs are regularly spotted near the shore. Please bring your fishing poles. Grill: Yes-there is a propane grill and a charcoal.(charcoal and fluid not provided) Grocery Store: In Vanderbilt, MI there are options. Handicap accessible: Everything is accessible on main floor for a wheelchair Internet: Yes, Truestream wifi Landline: There is no landline phone, so we recommend bringing a cell phone. Verizon is the service provider that works best at The Mint. AT&T is virtually nonexistent. Pets: Sorry, we can not accept pets at this time. Septic: Please be advised that the septic system works well with 6 people or less at the cottage. If you have guests, you will need to be extra conservative with the septic, this rural system can get clogged with more than 6 people using it regularly. Please be conservative. Swimming: The swimming has been reported to be very good at the cottage. Towels/Linens: Yes, basic linens and towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels. TV/standard DVD player: We have Direct TV. There is a TV with a standard DVD player and a VHS player for you to use in the living room. Also, there is another TV upstairs that will play DVD's and has Direct TV. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76920000/76912700/76912615/c9c7085a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Felker's Cottage: Fall Adventures Await – Enjoy the Beauty of Huffman Lake this Autumn! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 78389 ## About the area Located in Elmira, this cottage is on the beach. Boyne Mountain and Gaylord Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eva and Vern Hanel Jr. Nature Preserve and Marvin Memorial Nature Preserve. Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Elmira travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Elmira.dx3000441941) [View more Cottages in Elmira](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Elmira-Cottages.d3000441941-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.13436%2C-84.78515&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LcrvL9PSpQmytcBdejkqu-p3UF4=) Elmira, MI ### What's nearby - Lake Thumb - 21 min drive - 6.5 miles - Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 28 min drive - 14.9 miles - Boyne Mountain - 28 min drive - 14.9 miles - SkyBridge Michigan - 35 min drive - 16.2 miles - Odawa Casino - 43 min drive - 27.4 miles ### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 53 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Railside Bar and Grill - ‬22 min drive - ‪Elkhorn Grill and Guiding - ‬24 min drive - ‪Vanderbilt Mill Street Diner - ‬23 min drive - ‪Corwith Station - ‬19 min drive - ‪Forx - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets located? > Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Thumb, Lake Eighteen and Standard Lake. Village Park and Vanderbilt Library are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Mint : Fall Fishing, Fireside Chats & Cozy Blankets Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Chris Y. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Fun We had a good time very cute clean house ##### Chris Y. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri W. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorial Weekend The Mint was very clean. The queen bed upstairs was very hard as others stated. Maybe a mattress topper needed. Sheets and towels need replacing. ##### Terri W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachael M. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing cabin This place was so very chill and quiet. The lake is also very peaceful with minimal boats on it! Only negative is that the beds are a bit hard. ##### Rachael M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Such a pleasant place to stay. Roomy for three of us. The lake is beautiful. ##### William Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terence M. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall colors Well maintained, clean, and comfortable. ##### Terence M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jenny R. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location We enjoyed our stay! However there was no dock in as stated, and the boat available was unreachable. It would be helpful to have something that talks about the lights in the home.The light switches didn't match the lights. My family made it a game of "How to turn the lights on". The lake is beautiful and we were lucky to have a week where the weather cooperated and it wasn't too hot, because there is no AC here. The seating was limited outside. There were 3 chairs by the lake and 2 on the deck with a picnic table. We had 6 people. The outdoor awning was amazing. Overall we had a good stay, but there can be some upgrades to make things better. ##### Jenny R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### adam d. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip 2024 Great location near a number of excellent Lake Michigan beaches that we visited during our stay. Hoffman lake was clean, calm, warm, and the fish were biting all week. The home had everything we needed to make the most of our stay! Thank you, and perhaps we will visit again in the coming years. ##### adam d. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave R. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent home for “The Guys” annual fishing trip. The Mint was an excellent home with plenty of room for four guys to relax and enjoy! The views of the lake were outstanding and having lakefront access was key to enjoying the water. Fishing was good…..only had a few bites and caught one 14” bass……but we had an awesome time! We will definitely be returning next summer for our 2nd annual fishing trip! ##### Dave R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph I. 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Mint is great Excellent location. Small, quiet lake with decent fishing. The kids enjoyed the spiral staircase and big deck. The wife enjoyed the awesome lake view. I thoroughly enjoyed the quiet area and fish. Awesome place, we will definitely be staying here again! ##### Joseph I. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. 27 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get Away Property The house was as described on line. It was neat, tidy and was great to have everyone together. The view of the lake was nice and don't forget the retractable awning. Checking in and out was easy and the owners were great to work with. They provided local info and worked with us when we called. There is a rowboat but no other water craft. Overall a very nice experience. ##### Daniel H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephen C. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Average at best Super Hot!! No a/c and only 2 box fans. Miserable! We had a nightly visitor who left droppings on the counter and in the cupboards. Ants freely roamed the kitchen at will. Having a washer or at least a dryer would have made a big difference. Definitely dated inside with a mild musty smell. Would not stay again. Great Location, beautiful lake! No fish ##### Stephen C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kelly C. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Beautiful property, was not clean First of all the property itself is beautiful the water is wonderful. But unfortunately it was not very clean. My husband pulled the bed sheets down to check if they were clean. The listing for the property says smoke free. there was an ashtray full of cigarettes buds on the deck and we dont smoke, can't stand it! Not enough towels said to bring your own beach towels but should bring extra bath towels. Dirty sponge was left on the kitchen sink and I opened the cupbard to get a pan out for breakfast,the cupboard looked like someone just threw all the pans in it. So I am not sure who is doing the cleaning but I would say that it really needs to improve alot. I took pictures of everything if you need them. I am sorry I wanted to leave a better review but we unfortunately will not be back. ##### Kelly C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Robb P. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Very unsatisfactory We arrived on Monday night and everything seemed to be ok. In Tuesday morning we discovered ants on countertops and near sink. I texted property manager and he replied promptly that he would have caretaker address. Caretaker showed up with ant spray and ant buttons neither of which helped at all. Wednesday night we were sitting in the living room and heard a noise in kitchen area. Within minutes we saw a mouse near and then on the microwave! This was late evening and I immediately sent text to property manager. The next morning I received a text back to call him. By this time I called him back and explained situation and told him we were not staying another day as we could still hear the mouse. He understood and refunded 2 days rent which was fair. We also had earwigs in the house. I truly believe an entire extermination was needed. Also had problem with coffee maker-I purchased a cheap one and TV. Overall not a satisfactory rental to say the least! Have stayed at other properties thru VRBO in the past without any problems! ##### Robb P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kurt E. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kurt E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chloe W. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake time! Wonderful time on the water. House sits right in the waterfront and we loved taking the row boat out. Would stay again! ##### Chloe W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sage B. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Mint was Mint Just a Blast. Did not seem real at first when first arrived. Greeted by a beautiful view and quite nature around you. Lake was GREAT for fishing. Have not pulled that many pike in awhile. Great Spot and will be back! ##### Sage B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle C. 24 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WEDDING ON THE LAKE Exactly what we needed. Close to the wedding festivities. ##### Kyle C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Barry G. 11 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice! Me and my family had a wonderful at Captain Frans. Clean and in good order. ##### Barry G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris A. 13 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake house Great Lake cabin for our trip. Extremely quite. Had everything we needed. Thanks again! ##### Chris A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Theresa L., Saint Charles, Illinois 9 Oct 2018 #### Wonderful location The lake was quiet and lovely and the home was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much. This is a beautiful location, central to many attractions in northern Michigan. We will stay here again. ##### Theresa L. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel P. 4 Oct 2018 #### Great We had a wonderful time. ##### Angel P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Bonnie E., Michigan 21 Aug 2018 #### Clean,well represented, WIFI good on weekends,Murky bottom lake w a good public beach. Nice rowboat. Cottage clean, well kept up. Very good water, nice stainless steel cookwear. No mosquitos, amazing! WIFI and beach not so much ... WIFI worked best on weekends mucky lake bottom in shallows; but nice public beach acrossed lake. Cottage discruption well represented. Bonnie ##### Bonnie E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 31 Jul 2018 #### Exactly as advertised Exactly as advertised. Comfortable. Lake had decent fishing. Deck is wonderful. Just a great place to chill for a week. Remote enough so you feel away from it all, but close enough to Gaylord or Petoskey if you need supplies or want to hit the Big Lake. We had a lot of fun! ##### David G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mike T. 22 Jul 2018 #### Clean and big house The 75' of sand beach only extended about four feet into the lake. After that, you sink over your ankles in the muck. Most of our swimming took place off our boat or at the township park on the south side of the lake. Kitchen needs more spoons. The power awning was nice for early parts of the day to get out of the sun on the deck. ##### Mike T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren G. 6 Aug 2017 #### Great family get away! Had a great time! We had plenty to do at the cabin and we were close enough to hiking trails, big water, Petosky and Mackinaw to get out and explore! We will definitely be back next year! ##### Lauren G. 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