Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! | House in Hessel

9.6 (119 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Hessel House | Beautiful Cottage on St. Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe!

2 Bedroom House in Hessel

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.

Beautiful Cottage on St Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! is located in Hessel. Beautiful Cottage on St Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Beautiful Cottage on St Martins Bay, Lake Huron, with Pontoon, Kayaks & Canoe! has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Hessel has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Hessel, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: $75 pet fee plus additional security deposit. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Peter B.
Sep 2, 2025 09:09:58 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Amazing property! 100% would stay again!
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