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

Gaylord cabin with kitchen

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TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Property grounds
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About the neighborhood

Gaylord

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Gaylord cabin, you'll find Pine Baron Pathway and Natural Golf Course. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Otsego County Sportsplex are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪China1 Buffet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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!

Our other vacation cabin is called “Honeymoon” (VRBO 298533) 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. FREE Hi-SPEED INTERNET. The price is the same for either log home. In July and August we rent by the week (Saturday to Saturday) There is $100 cleaning fee, and well-behaved dogs are permitted for an additional fee.

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

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, for 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: smoking is permitted outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: well-behaved dogs OK--$50 for one; $75 for two

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is permitted outside only

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Log Home Wequas Lake Fireplace Snowmobile Trails Parking Skiing

Log Home On Wequas Lake Dog friendly Fireplace Free Boats

Log Home Wequas Lake Fireplace Snowmobile Trails Parking Skiing

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly to the airport?

This cabin is 59.8 mi (70-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly ?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly ?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly to downtown Gaylord?

This cabin is 5 mi away from Gaylord.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 197 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Danielle C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed there for 2 nights. The back room had many mini holes in the ceiling. The room was cold;Kids found spiders on bed; mice poop in the drawers; kitchen was so unorganized. There were limited areas for dogs going out potty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Larry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating went out of their way to make sure we were happy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Access to snowmobile trails was great! Rokko and others on site were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in the winter time for local skiing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host made the process very easy. Great stay for a snowmobiling trip. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

judy g.

Layout of cabin was nice, bed comfortable. Fireplace was disappointing could not use !!Grill outside not clean and there should have been life jackets for the boats. Owner very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really loved this get away. Great, right on the lake with an in house fireplace. It was perfect for the wife and our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

camiel s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This cabin is absolutely atrocious. I can't believe how disgusting it was. For a thousand dollars there is no sandy beach, it was completely overgrown and the yard was full of building materials and nails. The cabin itself was horrendously dirty. The pictures they have available for this cabin are nothing like what it is actually like. When you first walk in, the breezeway is full of garbage. The kitchen cabinets had black grime all around the handle, when they actually had handles. Under the sink is full of mold and nasty. The floors hadn't been swept. The bathroom was disgusting, the toilet had pubic hair all over it, the bottom of the bathtub was dirty, they left USED shampoo and body washes. There was still garbage left in trash cans and there were clothes still in a dresser drawer. The one room isn't even fully attached to the rest of the cabin and there's blankets nailed to the ceiling. There is no privacy and the hosts dog wouldn't leave ours alone. Also this place is overrun by spiders. There is no AC so it is disgustingly hot. The pictures they have listed on here are LIES, this listing is absolutely nothing like what it is actually like. The views aren't even that great, the view from the kitchen window is of old trash cars. BUYER BEWARE this place is a health hazard. It looks like they had an extra dilapidated building on their property and decided to try and make money off it without actually doing anything to it.
Garbage everywhere, grill was caked in grime.
Building is literally falling apart.
someone else's garbage they lovingly left for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic for sure

Where to start. For one no keys to the property and i guess its my fault for not reading it has no AC 91 degrees hot as heck. Brought my family of 8 to have a good place to stay and we was all sweating to death pretty embarrassing when you rent it from 800 miles away for the 4th of July weekend and know where else to go. Aints spinders and nats everywhere. Fire pit was full of old ashes construction garbage all around it. The place definitely needs ALOT of work to be done on it. It felt like vrbo let us rent a crack house with no keys to even lock up our valuables. I hot customer service and the guy says it didn't list AC in it but it didn't say it came with 3 fans either. So i give this a 0 unless you like tent camping for that price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

FED Corporation L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
When our employees arrived they found that the cabin didn't match the pictures posted online. One of the beds was on an enclosed porch, there were holes in the wall, the ceiling was falling in, and the roads were poorly maintained. When asked for a refund due to these reasons it was declined. Overall, it was not portrayed accurately online.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenden W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay and enjoy some fishing!!!

Fishing was decent given the weather we had(very windy). Great vibes all around, cabin was nice and spacious, Rokkos brother TJ was a great guy and a big help with any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Wild Wind Cabins during our winter snowmobile trip was absolutely perfect. The snow-covered surroundings created a peaceful and picturesque retreat, with easy access to Trail 774, just 5 minutes away. The cabin itself was cozy and well-equipped; one could easily sleep 8 with a warm fireplace that made chilly nights feel extra comfortable. We especially loved the breathtaking views of the snow-covered lake. The location was secluded yet accessible, providing a great balance of privacy and convenience. Whether sitting by the fire or riding nearby snowmobile trails, every moment was special. We would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a charming winter snowmobiling adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile trip

Place was great for couple guys and myself for a snowmobile trip. Easy access to tails
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dominic P.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great secluded getaway

Went snowmobiling for a long weekend. Hosts were great people to deal with. Super close access to trails. If you love the woodsy, outdoors - you'll love this. Overall really good experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

lizmarie n.

Loved

Small weekend getaway love it me anf family and my doggies. Host super friendly. Will definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what we expected!!!

The fireplace was nice. The washer and dryer worked refrigerator and stove worked. 3 of the 5 beds had mouse droppings between the sheets. The king bed had a spot on the sheet, that washed out when we washed it, so obviously those sheets had not been washed from the previous guests. been w
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite and Peaceful

Perfect stay at a great cabin. Nights were quiet and peaceful. Lake view off the back porch was relaxing. Rocco and TJ were perfect hosts Look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short getaway from life

End of summer vacation. Mental reset. Exploring northern Michigan. Visiting childhood memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

STACEY C., Usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful scenery

Quiet peaceful scenery. Lots of wildlife on the lake. Good access to Gaylord ! Plenty of fish in the lake !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Relaxing!

Great location. We spent a fun week at this lakeside cabin. We enjoyed the water, the fishing, and the trails. The owner and his family were very nice. The cabin did have a lot of spiders, which our girls didn't like.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waquas lake stay June 15 to 22, 2024

The cottage was a rustic dwelling that was very peaceful and off the beaten path on a calm and tranquil lake. Plenty of room for five adults Bedrooms, kitchen and living area was large enough for our group. I especially liked the deck facing the lake for reading and relaxing. I would recommend adding some additional screens to the windows that did not have screens for summer ventilation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brittin S.

Quiet cabin on a small lake

Our boys had a 3 on 3 tournament and they wanted something to do in their down time so they wanted fishing. They had a great time and the property owners were great and very helpful, especially when my son hooked his finger good and needed a decent pair of snips to cut the hook, and even though we woke them up for help- they were so kind. The cabin was older and outdated, not sure if there was a way to lock up the cabin… The cabin needs thicker window curtains for privacy. It had plenty of room and a grill to use kitchen had sufficient kitchenware to use.. Our kids enjoyed themselves, I would probably stay again if I find myself in Gaylord in the future. Location was great, they had boats to use, kayaks, row boats, and paddle boats.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

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