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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fitness facility

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

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 and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 912 sq ft (85 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
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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
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 neighborhood

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
  • Sylvania Wilderness - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bond Falls - 23 min drive - 22.4 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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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Adventures in the Northwoods Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We enjoyed another great weekend! We'll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
What a wonderful stay we had! Quiet, great location and easy to unplug and enjoy the surroundings. Easy access to attractions close by. Thank you and we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Vacation
Was a perfect location for our spring UTV trip. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lukas S.

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

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little House stay
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe g.

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

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy and perfect for the northwoods.

10/10 Excellent

grainne m.

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

Roger F.

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

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonus find
Cozy, convenient,clean
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Walter H.

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

Walter H.

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

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hunting
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

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

Tracy T.

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