Title: Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=26770438&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! Lakefront holiday home with patio and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! ![Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! (Hessel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26780000/26770500/26770438/2f5a5467.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! (Hessel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26780000/26770500/26770438/4266f855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! (Hessel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26780000/26770500/26770438/8e6951a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! (Hessel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26780000/26770500/26770438/aed52cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! (Hessel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26780000/26770500/26770438/390f960a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a 2-acre clearing with Lake Huron views, this cozy cottage offers the perfect retreat for water adventures and nature lovers alike. Enjoy kayaking or canoeing from the property, take advantage of the included pontoon boat during summer season rentals, or simply unwind on the wrap-around porch with seating areas and a gas grill. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! This cozy up north cottage features a view of Lake Huron including Big St. Martin's Island, Mackinac Island and the Mackinac bridge. It sits on a large 2 acre clearing on the mouth of the river and lake Huron, with a boat well for easy access to water adventures. 2010 Sweetwater 50 horse power Pontoon boat included in 2022 summer season rental. (Memorial Day - Second week in September). The only neighbors are on the far back side of driveway, the property is completely private on lake/deck side. Giant open yard is perfect for kids playing outdoors, lawn games, etc. Sleeping arrangements include: 1 queen size master bedroom on the first floor, an upstairs bedroom with a twin over full bunk and and additional twin bed, and an open loft area with a full bed (and an optional twin trundle underneath) that includes a view of the Mackinac bridge. There are two full bathrooms on the property including a bathtub. There is a huge wrap around porch and a large screened in porch with seating. Gas grill and table/chairs makes bbq'ing on the porch a must! 2 kayaks and a canoe also available for your use during all (non frozen) months. We have WIFI and a smart TV with Netflix, etc. This property is uniquely located near all kinds of Up North adventures including: \-less than 15 minutes to St. Ignace and the Mackinac Bridge \- 10 minutes to quaint downtown Hessel including small Hessel public beach (great for small children), the Les Cheneux islands (and culinary school restaurant) and under 30 minutes to Detour State park, beaches and ferry access to Drummond Island \- 45 minutes to Sault Ste. Marie, Lake Superior, and the International bridge to Ontario, CA \- 20 minutes to beautiful Lake Michigan sandy beaches \- Close proximity to many hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails \- An hour to Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point \-Fishing \-Paddling \-Duck hunting Sportsman- You can fish right off the bank at this property so bring your gear! Local fishing guides available if you are looking for a referral. This is one of the top Walleye fishing spots in northern Michigan, and one of the best Duck Hunting retreats in the state. Bird watchers- bring your binoculars! You will see and hear many many variety of migratory birds at this special spot. This property is located on a unique Great Lakes estuary (where the Pine River meets the waters of Lake Huron.) There is absolutely NO development as you boat to the west out the river's mouth all the way to the Carp River mouth (2-3 miles). Boaters please note: Boat well provides ample room to launch and dock your vessel on site with cement ramp. (also, DNR ramp less than a half mile up river). This location is centrally located for day trips to Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, St. Martin Island, Big St. Martin Island and the Les Cheneaux Islands including the port towns of Hessel and Cedarville. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96420000/96419900/96419806/b8a69999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Direct ice access \~ Waterfront \~ King Bed! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![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%7C46.05317%2C-84.65490&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UMMkck7faNJOSQW6kobDoRk4_E0=) Hessel, MI #### What's nearby - Castle Rock \- 13 min drive \- 16.3 miles - Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace \- 13 min drive \- 16.1 miles - Brevort Township Community Recreation Area \- 15 min drive \- 18.1 miles - Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace \- 16 min drive \- 19.4 miles - Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce \- 16 min drive \- 19.6 miles #### Getting around - Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - Jose's Cantina - ‪Ang-Gio's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!? ### Where is Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 98 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith F. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great base camp Perfect place to stay with a larger group. Close to a lot yet secluded for down time. ##### Keith F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda R. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Location is great as this property is located in the midst of travel to Canada as well as lower Michigan. The local quarry was our favorite swimming hole! ##### Brenda R. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristina K. 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice! The property was very well kept and so cute and cozy! The location and views were amazing! I went with my family and my dad tagged along and we were all comfortable in the home (3 adults, 3 kids) would highly recommend this home! ##### Kristina K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim K. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Location - Beautiful Property Excellent property and location. The location on the bay was excellent. The property was everything promised. It is actually prettier on the outside compared to the picture as it is now red which is great. Have access to the pontoon and kayaks was great and the Neighbor "John" was super nice and a great resource. We would stay again. ##### Tim K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim P. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful lake house This property was perfect for our family. The lake view from the deck were incredible! We viewed eagles, swans, and osprey all from the convenience of the porch. The house was stocked with everything we needed for our 1st trip to the UP. It was also conveniently located as a home-base to venture out and explore parts of rhe UP. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Kim P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela S. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### U.P. Hideaway A quick 20 minutes to the bridge and a relaxing ride to Sault Ste Marie. Northern lights viewing! House had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Didn’t use the pontoon, but nice feature for less windy days. Two bathrooms was amazing!! ##### Angela S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kimberly c. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### UP getaway Comfortable. Lovely grounds. ##### kimberly c. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashleigh G. 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very quiet and relaxing house The house was very clean and only had neighbors on one side who were a very nice older couple. The house was perfect for my husband, me, and our dog who loved the huge yard but could easily accommodate more people. It was so peaceful being on the water and very relaxing. Great house! ##### Ashleigh G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria G. 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway We had such a nice time at this property. I stayed with my parents and dog. We enjoyed the boat and screened in patio. We enjoyed the evening fishing, star gazing, and around a fire. The neighbors were friendly and we always felt safe. Thank you for hosting. ##### Victoria G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula K. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! We needed a quiet, peaceful, relaxing vacation and we certainly found it here. Gorgeous views, beautiful weather, lots of room outside for our dogs to run. The house clean and really cool inside. Loved it! It was great. The time went by so quickly. Special thanks to Dottie for all of her help!!! ##### Paula K. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan S. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax We enjoyed our stay-first time to the UP for us. This property is within a short drive to a variety of places depending on your interest. It is quiet and well maintained, the property owners are responsive if you have questions (we weren’t sure what their preference was to leave the thermostat at with colder air moving in). Would definitely recommend. ##### Dan S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara I. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location! My sister and her BFF and me and my BFF traveled to MI to see Mackinac Island. This was the absolute PERFECT LOCATION. So close to the Ferry and towns. I do wildlife photography and saw 5 bald eagles (one in tree right by back deck) 2 adults, one sub adult, and 2 juveniles. Also took photos of Blue Heron, Double Crested Cormorants, mallard ducks, gulls, Pileated woodpecker, Northern Flickers, awesome milkyway shots and beautiful sunsets. We went to the island twice, and then to Mackinac City to see the lighthouse and Fort, St. Ignace for shopping and food. A quiet, quaint Oasis. Thank you very much for helping us to make lifelong memories! ##### Tamara I. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C., Southwest Michigan 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful spot Peaceful spot with lovely views of Lake Huron and the Pine River. It was a great base for exploring the eastern UP: all the preserves along Lake Huron and the St. Mary's River, Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway, the Hiawatha Forest, and the Hiawatha Highlands (Canada). We appreciated being able to have our dog with us. As other reviewers have noted, the spiral staircase to the second floor and lack of railings on the entry stairs and on the deck were challenging for one member of our family and could make it a challenging location for families with toddlers or anyone with balance and mobility issues. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie H. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing UP getaway We really enjoyed our stay on St. Martins bay! Really the perfect location with access to canoeing and boating on the quiet river, with a view of Lake Huron and boat access if wanted! It was really nice to have access to the owners pontoon boat! We went for multiple rides during our stay. Quick 18 min drive to St. Ignace for dinner (highly recommend the gangplank) or to catch a ferry, as well to a quick drive to more boating access in Hessel and Cedarville. Only 40 minutes to Sault Ste. Marie to enjoy the locks and Lake Superior. Beds were comfortable and clean, and the windows and fans helped for a cool evening the few days where it was warmer. Kids enjoyed the bunk beds, and spiral stairs (my two pretty active 75 year old parents didn’t care for them, and stayed in the downstairs bedroom). Yard was well mowed and our two dogs loved romping. We would definitely stay again! ##### Laurie H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jill W. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location We loved the location and the large grassy area was a 5 star for our dog. The house is a perfect layout for a vacation rental. Since there were only 2 of us, we didn’t use the upstairs. The bed was very comfy and the living area was a good layout with comfy furniture. We feel that there were things that a good maintenance review and cleaning company could help overall. Some of the outdoor furniture is broken, while other pieces seem to be brand new. One of the screens on the porch was held up with electrical tape and blew off during a very windy night. The closets were full of things that were not organized but just placed in there in a jumble. The bathroom shelves were full of things left behind by other guests and the towels were haphazardly folded. A little organization made room for all the towels and our things that we needed. The shower, sink, toilet were all functional and clean. The kitchen needs some cleaning and organization. The fridge was obviously old, but worked just fine, same with the stove. We appreciated having a dog friendly location and we thank you for that consideration. Overall we were happy to have this wonderful house for our first visit to UP. ##### Jill W. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michelle H. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### My 1st VRBO- not impressed The description didn't have the information of what was there or what I had to bring like hand soap, paper products, wood for the fire, charcoal, etc. I found the place did come with many of these items but not all. We had to refill empty hand soap bottles or near empty bottles. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were clean. The upstairs bathroom facet handles were broke and sloppy, the upstairs shower had a high pitch squeal and on the last day, noticed a possible water leak from the shower door where it meets the tub. The downstairs room has a musty order to it. The fan upstairs has a huge layer of dust on it. Outside I was shocked to see no rails on the entire deck or for any stairs leading into the house. A weedwhacker was not used around the house at all and had grass/weeds growing through the steps. This was my 1st and prob my last VRBO. I have stayed many other places for less money and they had much better experience. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nate P. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a great place to stay! Beautiful views, nicely kept home. Highly recommended for a get away. ##### Nate P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property! 100% would stay again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8a00acd1-ab96-4b33-8fd3-4fcbcce5d8a4-1756822188896.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Peter B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana G. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time at this property. Wonderful large yard ##### Dana G. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Cara B. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice spot on the bay and river. It was quiet but still close to St Ignace. House had everything we needed. We enjoyed the deck, big yard, and firepit. We have made many trips to the UP and finally got the see the northern lights this time. We would definitely come and stay again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/94ffd9fb-fa41-4c2e-b8bb-bf1ebbcd71da-1757962415457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cara B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy M. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was really large and so peaceful being right on the water. We did not use the pontoon or the kayaks. Our dog enjoyed staying there. We saw the northern lights one evening. Easy drive to Saint ignace for meals and to catch the ferry. Porches were great. ##### Cathy M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenn K. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Hessel trip Amazing location and property with incredible views in every direction. The set up of the house and porch are perfect. Lots of space for a big family or group. Great getaway for all of us. ##### Kenn K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary C. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the house, property and location. Very peaceful. House was clean and it had all the essentials to include a nice washer and dryer. We enjoyed the view of the bay. Great area to explore - to include Mackinaw Island. ##### Mary C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lauren G. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is beautiful and communication with the host was easy. The cleanliness of the cottage was a little disappointing after so many excellent reviews saying otherwise. High traffic areas are obviously cleaned well, but anything out of the way at all (under beds, windowsills, inside of washing machine, etc) were quite dirty. The cottage does not have AC, which was uncomfortable, but only on the first day of our stay before it cooled off. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The cottage worked well as a base for day trips. ##### Lauren G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany H. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a great time with family all week! The cottage is in a great spot for day trips. We easily visited Tahquamenon Falls, Whitefish Point, Soo Locks and Mackinac Island. Found lots of good places to eat near Hessel/Cedarville. The cabin was great, plenty of beds and space for 8 of us and our dog. Lots of space in the yard for yard games. We used the Pontoon a few times and kayaking up the river was fun as well. Host/property manager was very responsive. Overall great week! ##### Bethany H. 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