Adventures in the Northwoods

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Watersmeet, MI

Ottawa National Forest
1 min walk
Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center
11 min walk
Roadhouse Tavern
12 min walk
Eagle River, WI (EGV-Union)
33 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Free WiFi

Parking available

Microwave

Living/dining area

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Ottawa National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a patio
Steps from Ottawa National Forest and 11 minutes on foot from Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center

Adventures in the Northwoods offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Watersmeet cottage is smoke free.

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

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Northwoods Adventure Up's Forests Lakes House Watersmeet

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Northwoods Adventure Up's Forests Lakes Watersmeet

Northwoods Adventure Up's Forests Lakes

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Winter Fun in the UP!

Adventures in the Northwoods Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

24 Oct 2024

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.

12 Oct 2024

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.

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hunting

Good

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber O.

29 Sept 2024

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.

5 Sept 2024

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.

25 Aug 2024

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.

29 Jul 2024

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.

17 Jul 2024

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.

8 Jul 2024

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

6 Jun 2024

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.

27 May 2024

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.

6 May 2024

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.

2 Apr 2024

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.

29 Feb 2024

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.

8 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonus find

Cozy, convenient,clean

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Little House stay

Very comfortable and clean

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

23 Jun 2023

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.

1 May 2023

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.

27 Mar 2023

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.

8 Feb 2023

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

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cozy and perfect for the northwoods.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

27 Sept 2022

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.

20 Sept 2022

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.

2 Aug 2022

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.

18 Jul 2022

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