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Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River

Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River

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Gateway to Pictured Rocks Cottage overlooks the Manistique River
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Overview of Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1084 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Germfask, MI
  • Popular LocationSeney National Wildlife Refuge15 min walk
  • Popular LocationPictured Rocks National Lakeshore38 min drive
  • Popular LocationOswald's Bear Ranch50 min drive
  • AirportEscanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Master

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River

Two bedroom, two bathroom home on the Manistique River is less than an hour from either end of Pictured Rocks.

Handicap accessible, dog friendly, and backs up the Manistique River.

Sleeps 6 in bedrooms with an additional 4 on fold out bed/couches.

Located in Germfask at the beginning of a snowmobile trail 43, it is walking distance to grocery store and the Jolly Inn. This property is adjacent to the Gateway to Pictured Rocks Lodge (3beds, 2 baths) and you can combine the two facilities, along with the hiker hostel for a large family gathering or group outing.

Owner is an avid birdwatcher and can help you plan your trip. We are less than five minutes from Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

Property manager

Tom Funke

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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
It is a violation of Michigan State Law to smoke within 25 feet of any entrance to this building.
Snowmobilers must enter through mud room (side door, not sliding door or front door) and leave suits there before entering house.
Don't use the fireplace, for looks only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Germfask

Located in Germfask, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Milakokia Lake. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Germfask, MI

What's nearby

  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min walk
  • Milakokia Lake - 29 min drive
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 38 min drive
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 50 min drive
  • 12-Mile Beach - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jolly Inn - 11 min walk
  • Eagles Nest - 6 min walk
  • Toveys Jolly Inn - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jon & Carolyn G., Permanent Travelers

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok due to location but...
The location was excellent but a few things were lacking. The AC was completely inadequate to deal with hot days. It's just a portable unit that is probably capable of dealing with room less than half the size of the property. Thus we had to run it far more than we - and the owner - would have liked, during the hottest days of summer. The portable AC vented through a window, which made the home insecure. We would have gladly opened the windows because the outside temp was cooler, but the blinds were broken and some of the screens were missing, so we couldn't rely on outside overnight air to cool the property. At least one of the beds lacked a mattress cover under the bottom sheet. The "security stick" for the sliding rear door was broken, so it would have been easy for someone to enter the property through that door. It took two days for the owner to respond to a message via VRBO when we inquired if we could get a late checkout. The side door lock was broken. There was hair in 1 of the shower drains that the water wouldn't go down. We had to clean it out Hopefully the owner will switch the internet from satellite to newly-available internet service. We were unable to use the internet when it rained, and it was always very slow and connections were very "iffy." The instructions for connecting to the internet were posted on the refrigerator in a type font that was tiny and blurred, so it was difficult to read. We had to guess at what the password was.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very happy with property. Had a wonderful time, would have liked to stay longer. Clean and well maintained . Would have liked more outdoor chairs (white stackable ones would work). Not a big thing though. Pretty centrally located to see the sights.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Martha K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Martha
The cabin was amazing and centrally located. Not the cleanest place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

janice w.

The place was very convenient for us
Ok
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

john b.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house
This house had everything we needed and plenty of room for 6 people. Communication with the owner was very good. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom Funke

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I am the author of 50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, biologist, career outdoor educator, & avid backpacker. I have hiked over 2000 miles of the North Country Trail.
I am the owner of Trailspotters & Upper Peninsula Outfitters, which is headquartered next door.

I also an avid birdwatcher, having worked for Michigan Audubon for 25+ years as a volunteer, board member, and staff. If you like to birdwatch, I can help you plan your trip and get those lifers!

Why they chose this property

Our long term plan is to build a community of lodging in Germfask, on the Manistique River. This is our second property which compliments the Gateway Lodge nextdoor.

What makes this property unique

Tap into our expertise and let us help you plan your trip! Onsite managers Rebecca and Brian are experts at helping you plan things to do in the UP.

You also can tap into our outfitting program. We have canoes & kayaks for rent, spotting services and gear for rent. We have access to the Manistique River as well.

We can help you plan a birdwatching trip as well.

Languages:

English
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