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Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, books

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Gaylord Country Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gaylord Discovery Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gaylord

On lake.Stay at this Gaylord vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Pine Baron Pathway and 6 miles (10 km) of Natural Golf Course. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Otsego County Sportsplex are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 15 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 21 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 23 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 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.

Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly


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.

“Honeymoon" cabin has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 6-8,

Our other vacation cabin is called “Junior” (VRBO 368462) 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 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.

Property manager

Rokko Jans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside, however outside smoking allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether 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. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly to the airport?

This vacation home is 55.4 mi (59-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly to downtown Gaylord?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi away from Gaylord.

Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 123 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Me

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in the Woods

Very friendly hosts and a great location. All necessities were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kurt S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Good location,very nice hosts,attention to detail on housekeeping needs greatly improved.listing very deceiving.not what we expected when we arrived at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin

Loved the cabin. Walked in and felt very comfortable and like I was home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenell D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun in the woods and on the water

Ultimately we had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness

My Vacation and it was GREAT!

The cabin was great. I want to explain that the cabin was rustic and in the middle of the woods. GREAT in my opinion. That means bugs and critters who also enjoy the woods. The owner were great. The owners were there to great us as soon as we arrive. Everything the web sight said was all true. Had a great vacation and we will be back. The only problem was we are a board gaming family and I suggest a little more lights but I will still come back. Thank you for a great time. Kim F Michigan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Priscilla S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect location for a family reunion nearby. Cabin was rustic, charming but in need of overall cleanliness and basic supplies (kitchen cookware, linens, toiletries and window screens, and outdoor seating) we enjoyed our time at Wild Winds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H., Farmington Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming old home in the woods

We needed a place to relax after a day of snowmobiling in Gaylord and this home fit the bill perfectly. Spacious and charming it was like we were time-warped back to the 50's/60's. The original cabin, along with the addition, allowed the four of us plenty of room for sleeping and lounging. It was a pleasure to meet the owner and get the history of the property. He was very informative and easily accessible if needed. Our winter trip was awesome and I know we'll be back in the summer to enjoy the lake. Overall a great weekend in a great home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile weekend

We had a great experience at the cabin. This is a rustic cabin with all the patina of its history. I grew up going to a cabin just like this. The host was very accommodating, making sure the house was warm when we arrived at 1:00am in the morning. There was plenty of parking for sleds and trailers. Trail head was at the end of the drive. If you want a place that's warm, comfortable, and to relax with your friends, you have a great place. If you have issues the family is close by to help out in any way they can. This is what I expect of a well mature northern Michigan cabin. We will stay there again, as long as the snow holds out for the season. Being off the beaten path gives you a nice seclusion from the hotel scene. Was a great time. Appreciated all your help Rokko.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie S., Hastings, MI

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rustic cabin with nice trails

It was nice to get away from home, however there were a few things we didn’t love. The cabin is rustic, which we are perfectly ok with, however it definitely hadn’t been cleaned in some time. A lot of dust, cobwebs in doorways, and dried food on the table cloth. The property itself could be amazing and beautiful, however there are numerous piles of trash, cans, old building supplies, etc. From the description it sounded like there was just one other rental nearby however, there are 2 cabins that the family lives in there as well, which was fine. We had our privacy. We did enjoy the trails to walk our dogs and the direct TV. There is zero Verizon cell service and no WiFi, which again we were ok with. Just making others aware as the description does list WiFi as an amenity.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location.....but

The location of the cabin was great. Very secluded and peaceful. The cabin however was very questionable. The cabin clearly has a mold issue that you can smell. There were cobwebs all over the place and it just seemed dirty. I have 6 kids and a dog, and my house is cleaner. It's just not what you'd expect from a vrbo rental that you pay a cleaning fee for. Not tall person friendly. 6ft doorways. Hit my head several times even with ducking. At the end of the day, it's a cabin in the woods and not a hotel. Owner was very nice! Cabin just needs some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away from the city life

We enjoyed the cabin and the hiking. We had access to canoes but unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys golf trip

Great place for our guys golf trip. Excellent communication and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature lovers paradise

We stayed at the wild winds for a week. It was a great property very secluded which we love but still very close to a lot of awesome stuff to do. It was a nature lovers paradise had lots of trails in the woods that were beautiful. We went to Torch lake, Lake Michigan and a bunch of other cool beaches all within a hour drive or you can just stay at the cabin and enjoy the beautiful Wequas lake right out your front door. The owner was very professional and great to work with. We will definitely be going back in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Peggy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

NOTING LIKE THE PICTURES☹️

There was no beach like the pictures showed. We never had fire wood, even though we asked. The cabin was what I expected, a cabin, but it was not clean. There was cobwebs, dust, some mouse dropping and you had to use a large bowl to do the dishes because there was no stopper. I never met the host, only his brother(?). The yard was full of junk. The wild geese were being fed were you walked down to the boats and "beach", so you had to walk through goose poop. We had to fix one of the paddle boats to use it. One of the chairs on the balcony was broken. Needless to say, I will not be booking with them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wild Winds Stay

Our stay was pleasant and great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Averelle U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

Rokko was very kind and friendly. Gave us an excellent tour of the place. A wonderful getaway for those looking to fish and enjoy nature!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Troy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not to bad for an out of the way place

Every thing worked in the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

D H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

The cabin was exactly as described. It was plenty of room for our party of 7. All essentials were provided. There was plenty of parking for our vehicles. Rocco greeted us upon arrival. One negative was the lack of wi-fi only because one teen needed to finish an online class while we were on vacation but we use a hotspot from other devices to make it work….on the positive, no wi-fi means more quality family time. I wish the window in the room with bunkbeds opened to allow air circulation. Overall my family were fine with the property. It is very peaceful and relaxing. I could have stayed much longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bernie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and quiet

Nice large cabin ,Every thing you need is there , nice people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle R., DeWitt, Mi

Disliked: Cleanliness

Remote & rustic

There is no internet or phone access. (That can be a blessing or curse.) The lake is peaceful. Rocco was nice. It was too rustic & remote for our needs, as we had intended to work remotely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew W.

very rustic

The cabin was very rustic. Peaceful lake but the road in is dirt and rough. Internet was not available. Kitchen was furnished with most everything and nice to have washer and dryer. Quite and relaxing with wooded paths and lakes. Not for the person looking for high-end accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stacy C., Angola

So much natural beauty!

There were so many animals to see and enjoy. There are a few additional full time residents around this rental. The other residents have bunny cages and there are some that even roam free. The same residents spread cracked corn on the beach, so there are geese, ducks, and squirrels to watch. The trails are wide, so you can easily walk with your pet and family. We saw numerous wild strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries along these paths. There is a private pond with a canoe that we used all enjoyed. We saw loons, deer, and raccoons on our many walks. I was unable to get my girls to swim, because the water is dark, and they could see fish, lol. We generally stay in very secluded homes away from others, and unfortunately this isn't the perfect rental for that. There are 2-3 full time families across the drive from the rental. They were wonderful, just not as private as others in our group had wished for. The cabin is rustic as described, so don't expect new appliances and cabinets, but it is well stocked and maintained. The king bed upstairs is very firm, and the winding stairs to get there may deter older guests from choosing this room. While we were there, it was very warm, and there were many fans provided that we could disperse as needed to attempt and cool the place down. With only 1 bathroom, it would have been nice to have a curtain separating the shower area from the toilet area so multiples could share the room at once, but that is a very minor detail. The owner and other residents were welcoming and accommodating. I personally loved almost everything about this location. There was quite a bit of project materials around the outbuildings, that weren't a great view, but certainly not a deal breaker. My kids would have preferred a clearer beach area, and my husband would have preferred fewer neighbors. Its impossible to please everyone, and all things considered this property was a success.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place & people

Lots of nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Beth B., Beaver Falls, PA USA

Unique, delightful and rustic!

Deep in the woods; gracious host; lots of wildlife; very unique; entirely safe; extremely rustic, nature did the landscaping; nothing fancy but we really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022