10/10 Excellent
Kyle M.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and peaceful cabin
Kyle M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
Adventures in the Northwoods
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4912 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Watersmeet, MI
- Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center11 min walk
- Beaver Dam Lake28 min walk
- Northern Waters Casino Resort4 min drive
- Eagle River, WI (EGV-Union)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Watersmeet
Watersmeet is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Ottawa National Forest and Sylvania Wilderness can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Gateway Lodge Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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
- High Lake - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
- Bond Falls - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
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
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alycia Z.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Stay
Alycia Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pearson A.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Pearson A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
randy and lisa l.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip
randy and lisa l.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim S.
Jan 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowmobile trip
Tim S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber O.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect UP getaway!
Amber O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amber O.
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Amber O.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
Jul 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Karen W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachael z.
May 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Vacation
Rachael z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
Oct 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trail Rides
Sara M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry H.
Sep 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin in the woods.
Terry H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lukas S.
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
Lukas S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy S.
Sep 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little House stay
Cindy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful wooded getaway
Kelly B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe g.
Mar 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watersmeet snowmobile trip
Joe g.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zach
Jan 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Zach
8/10 Good
Mitchel B.
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunting
Mitchel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
grainne m.
Feb 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable woodland cabin
grainne m.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roger F.
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip
Roger F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Todd K.
Dec 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonus find
Todd K.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up North Cabin
Amy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Travis M.
Feb 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looking forward to another visit.
Travis M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Walter H.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodating
Walter H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dave F.
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watersmeet Cottage
Dave F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy M.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cozy and Peaceful
Cindy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Alison & John Oliver
Although John and Alison lived in Illinois, they have been coming to the Watersmeet area to camp, snowmobile, and discover the beautiful and rugged sights of the upper peninsula for 25 yrs. During the latter part of that time, they were able to purchase a cottage in Watersmeet as a base camp for their year-round activities.
They have retired and made another location in Watersmeet their permanent home. With so many wonderful memories of activities done with friends and family at their cottage, they decided to open it to others to enjoy the amenities of the region too.
They want to thank their previous guests for maintaining and leaving the house so clean. The respect given to the property is appreciated.
They have retired and made another location in Watersmeet their permanent home. With so many wonderful memories of activities done with friends and family at their cottage, they decided to open it to others to enjoy the amenities of the region too.
They want to thank their previous guests for maintaining and leaving the house so clean. The respect given to the property is appreciated.
Why they chose this property
Initially, the woods and nature drew us to camp here in the Ottawa National Forest. We kayaked and canoed the clear lakes. Winters we snowmobiled. After about 18 years driving from Illinois to the UP for weekends, we purchased this Little House as a second home since we already spent so much time here. Additional benefits were the serenity, the quiet, and the friendly people that have settled here. Culturally, residents are involved in arts, crafts, Northwood's interests as making maple syrup, producing plays and music. As we approached retirement, we already knew the UP was where we wanted to be. Finally, we retired and settled into a small home on a lake, and now rent the Little House.
We are still discovering even more places and activities. With the Little House, we hope others can visit this area and enjoy the Northwoods as much as we do.
We are still discovering even more places and activities. With the Little House, we hope others can visit this area and enjoy the Northwoods as much as we do.
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