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Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly

Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly

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Quiet Wequas Lake
junior cabin
deck overlooks Wequas Lake
equipped kitchen
gazebo

Overview of Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

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gaylord, MI
  • Popular LocationGaylord Discovery Center16 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtsego County Sportsplex17 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtsego Lake State Park21 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly

The Wild Winds is a winter wonderland! Stay in this rustic, cozy log home at the Wild Winds that we call the “Junior” cabin (built in the 1950’s). Snowmobile trails start at the top of our driveway. Cross-country ski on our 70 acres of private trails, or visit groomed county trails only a couple of miles away. Ski downhill courses such as Treetops or Boyne Mountain, each only about half an hour away. Or simply enjoy the pristine beauty of our acres of pine forest in their winter frosting!

There is room to park a trailer here.

“Junior’ cabin has 2 all-season bedrooms and a 3-season back bedroom and sleeps 7-11, and it has a fireplace!

Or consider our other vacation rental at the Wild Winds: "Honeymoon Cabin" has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8-9 (see VRBO #298533).

Thinking ahead to other seasons? The Wild Winds is a nature lover’s paradise all year round. We offer many trails for hiking and/or biking. Enjoy fishing, boating and relaxing on the lake and beach, just steps from your rustic cabin. Or spend time at our private pond (actually a small lake) nestled in the woods, where we have installed a dock for deep water swimming and canoeing. Or for a little more excitement the Wild Winds is only 7-8 Miles from world class golfing, shopping, restaurants and other sporting lakes. If you like to take short day trips you could go to Petoskey to see beautiful Lake Michigan, or spend your day at Mackinac Island.


The log homes are right on Wequas Lake, and our beautiful private lake is just a short walk into the woods.

Both homes come equipped with satellite TV, washer, dryer, full kitchen and 1 bath. The price is the same for either log home. In July and August we rent by the week (Saturday to Saturday) There is $90 cleaning fee, and well-behaved dogs are permitted for an additional $60 fee.

There are a total of four homes at the Wild Winds; the Lodge (where my niece lives), the Dorm (my house) and the two vacation log homes.

Property manager

Rokko Jans

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
The Wild Winds
Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
8.6 out of 10, (117 reviews)
Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well-behaved dogs OK--$50 for one; $75 for two

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this cabin is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 10 min drive
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 16 min drive
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 17 min drive
  • Loon Golf Resort - 20 min drive
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 14 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 14 min drive
  • Culver's - 14 min drive
  • The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill - 16 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Write by the trails.

4/10 Poor

Karri

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was very quiet and owner was helpful and friendly when arriving. It was kind of weird that the owners house is about 10 feet away from the rental cabin. The outside area/grounds were very messy - old vehicles, sofa, trash, kids toys everywhere. The first night we were there it began to rain during the night and then we heard dripping the roof was leaking in several spots in the master bedroom. We were told just to put bowls under it. it rained for 2 days. We looked outside and noticed the roof was not even shingled/completed and in one of the area that it was leaking had been leaking previously because it had black mold on the ceiling and the ceiling was sagging there. There were a few other spots in the ceiling that were sagging as well in the living area. Kitchen has limited items to use there was not even a can opener. The beds were comfortable and the view from the deck across the lake was very nice. You do have to travel on a dirt road to get to the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

ashley j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Right for the price
Rokko was kind and inviting. Briefly showed us around the cabin and property and then provided us privacy the rest of our stay. The Cabin itself was not as private as I was expecting, right next door to property owners with a few other cabins on site. Cabin wasn’t as clean as it could have been, but wasn’t horrible. Cozy enough and beds were comfortable. Handbook asked for us to do our dishes, however, there was no dish soap or sponges provided. Did the best I could with hand soap, but I questioned the cleanliness of the dishes I was using because of this. Property itself was also a bit “messy” with lots of random things lying around. Trails and pond with canoe access was a perk. Peaceful and pretty. Was just right for the price and close to all the outdoor recreation sites we wanted to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day
Nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jill W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
convenient location and beautiful area but needs upkeep
We loved Gaylord and the surrounding area and especially the closeness in proximity to other beautiful places. Wild Winds was quiet and there were many birds to watch. We enjoyed fishing and paddle boating and taking our kayaks out on Wequas Lake. The cabin itself was nice and cool and the beds were comfortable. However, the whole place had a smell that was unappealing and we realized that the furniture in the main area had retained some bad smells most likely because of the age of it and a previous pet or smoker. The other problem we faced was that when it rained, the ceiling leaked in the master bedroom and the bathroom. Then we realized that half the roof was in the middle of being replaced. The place needed some repairs for sure as many flying insects kept showing up inside. Also, there was a lot of junk scattered throughout the small housing area, including the remains of the torn off roof, which was just a few feet from the fire pit. We managed to be patient with these inconveniences and still enjoy our time there. The family was kind, but when we mentioned the leaky roof and the plaster which kept dropping on the floor starting the second day, we didn't hear back for several hours. All in all, we wouldn't recommend renting until they have time to clean up, replace the roof and place a few pieces of newer, clean furniture inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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Hosted by Rokko Jans

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