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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Germfask, MI
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Stuart Lake
  • Kennedy Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Germfask

On waterfront.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Germfask vacation home, you'll find Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Manistique River Roadside Park. Kennedy Lake is within 6 miles (10 km) and Chip Lake is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manistique River Roadside Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kennedy Lake - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 41 min drive - 39.2 miles
  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 47 min drive - 34.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪bryants highbanks restaurant and lounge - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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 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 Superiorland Hiker Hostel ( 6beds, 4 baths) and you can combine the two facilities for a large family gathering or group outing.

We are less than five minutes from Seney National Wildlife Refuge.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River to downtown Germfask?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Germfask.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer B., Gibsonia

Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was listed as having air conditioning. It does not. Do not rent in the summer ,it was 87 in the house. Nothing was cleaned from previous renters. Beddingand towels were all dirty. Trash on counters and in house. I spent 3 hours cleaning before we could unload the car. Left over food in the refrigerator and old coffee in the pot. The location was good for our needs. The manager took days to respond. We did receive a 3 day refund after contacting VRBO.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MJ D.

Liked: Cleanliness
When we first walked in, we were really impressed by how clean it was. The kitchen is pretty well stocked with what you need to cook. We did our breakfasts and dinners there for the most part and had no problem with anything. The appliances worked great. The beds are comfortable. It's notable that Germfask has the (infamous) Benny just down the road, antique stores, Seney Wildlife refuge. Pictured rocks is under an hour away. The Bear Ranch is under an hour, as areTahquamenon Falls. It's really a great central location for the hot spots up there. The host is incredibly considerate and accommodating. The Jolly Inn, a local favorite restaurant, is right across the street and is well worth the walk over. We saw a few deer in the backyard before we came home. Overall, the stay was quite pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Svetlana K., Southfield

We wish this place could be more clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie C., Reedsburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, great price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

boiddad

Good Location and OK Value

Trailer was relatively clean. Ants in bathroom, but we set out Terro and took care of the ants. Beds were firm but noisy. Air conditioning was a portable unit sitting on a chair in the living room and couldn't keep the trailer cool during unseasonably warm weather. Overall OK value for the price.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Getaway Place

Everything we needed and I work remotely so that went smoothly as well. Beautiful home base. We will be back when we are in the area. Thank Chris and Robert
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

JEFFREY G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to see the gems of upper michigan

Great place to stay. Nice house and plenty of room. Centrally located within a hour of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Hard to go wrong. Great place and I’d stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family UP trip

Great location and nice little town
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lois M.

Liked: Cleanliness

False advertising

The house was very clean and but not comfortable because it was advertised air conditioning and in 90 degree weather it was very hot for two 86 year olds and one who had to be on oxygen and in a wheelchair. No screens in living room and on doors. Found a portable atr conditioner but wouldn't fit in any windows except kitchen. Rob had to put it in and get lawn maintenance man to help him lift it up on a chair. The house was very nice. Everything you could possibly want. We looked for bath towels and found them wet in the washer.we had to put them in dryer and fold them. We rented the house because it had a ramp. It was very hard to get up and down it. It needed fixed at the bottom. Also when we arrived there was garbage left on porch that animals got into. The trashcan was also full. full.get up and down it him lift it on a chair so it would fit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central Location

This property was a good location for us. We visited a friend near Manistique and met an old college friend at Tahquamenon Falls. Less than a hour drive to the falls, Munising and Pictured Rocks and 1½ hours to Sault St. Marie. So much beauty to see!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannie S.

Great Location

Family trip to fish and sight see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

It was sufficient. We had everything we needed. The lock/key didn’t work for the door. We were unable to contact the manager. The house was in a good location for sightseeing. We would consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jon & Carolyn G., Permanent Travelers

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B., Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to gather!

This was the perfect location for our family reunion - it was near where all the activities were taking place. We thought we could bring a dog and found out after we booked it that we couldn't. We made it work anyway, but it was an extra expense to board our dog at home. The host was great at communicating and very prompt! We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Great location

Place was between Mackinac Island and Picture rocks. Location worked perfectly for us to visit both locations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The location of this property was perfect. All the locations that we wanted to travel to were about the same distance. Even though the location seems isolated, it is not. Down the road you’ll find a small supermarket, a restaurant across the street and a kayaking/canoeing/campground facility to travel down the Manistique River. It was super easy to check into the home. The home was exactly as the listing displayed. We had plenty of space for our kids to play and they loved unwinding/watching tv when we came back after a long day of activities. It was a plus having a washer/dryer. There was no AC but the temperature was tolerable with the windows open and running the ceiling fans/other fans provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

valerie b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean home, was our base for day trips in the UP.

Clean property and thankful for the ramp into the home. I think the home needs some maintenance as we had some difficulty with the lock and most of the screens are in need of repair or replacement. With no Central Air, it would have been nice to have enjoyed open doors and windows, but during the time of our stay the mosquitos were a real problem! The owner was responsive and again, it was a good location to enjoy the UP.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly, Saginaw

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to make as a base camp. Everything we wanted to do was only about an hour away. The house was very clean, roomy and well equiped. The down side were the uncomfortable beds. They were very firm and noisy. We were not able to have the windows opened because mosquitoes kept getting in through holes in the screens. Even with the windows closed they somehow still got in. If the screens and beds were updated I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nick P., Oakland, MI

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs to be cleaned better

Rented for a snowmobile trip. 6 guys so the sleeping set up was perfect. We got there and trash bags were piled up at the door. Beds weren’t made, there wasn’t enough bed sheets, the dust was disgusting. Nothing was wiped down. The fans had fur on them. Water pressure was really bad as well. We had to finish cleaning before we brought our stuff in. Dirty laundry in the washer. Great house and location. Just needs much better housekeeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022