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

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Exterior
Lake
Property grounds
TV, books
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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 winter wonderland! Snowmobile trails start at the top of our driveway. Cross-country ski on our 60 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.

This log home, "Honeymoon Cabin" has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8-9 (it was once a one-bedroom cabin, but has been expanded to 4 bedrooms since it was built in the 1950’s).

Or consider our other vacation rental at the Wild Winds:"Junior Cabin," has 3 bedrooms sleeps 8-10, and it has a fireplace! (see VRBO #368462).

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); the rest of the year provides flexible booking. 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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)

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Natural Golf Course - 13 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 18 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 13.2 km

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Home On Wequas Lake, snowmobile trails & parking, near skiing, dog-friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pine Baron Pathway and within 6 mi (10 km) of Natural Golf Course and Marsh Ridge Golf Course. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Country Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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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

Jenell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun in the woods and on the water
Ultimately we had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Averelle U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Miriam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wild Winds Stay
Our stay was pleasant and great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys golf trip
Great place for our guys golf trip. Excellent communication and accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We really enjoy our stay, the fall colors were amazing and the privacy the owners give you is excellent ..... we will definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nelson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin and location
Rokko is great to work with. The cabin met our needs for a couple guys to snowmobile around the Gaylord area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian N., Dewitt

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
We stayed at the bigger cottage and there was plenty of room for myself and 6 friends. Property is very well maintained and quiet. Owners onsite were very friendly. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Troy H.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
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

Gavin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anasta T., East Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a gateway
A short but very pleasant gateway. We really enjoyed the location. The cabin had everything we needed, the lake and outside landscapes were just stunning. Unfortunately it was too windy and chilly to enjoy boats and swimming, hopefully we’ll return one day. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reservations set for next year!
We stayed for just four days last year and loved it so much we added a few days for this year. I have now made my reservations for next year and we are adding more days. The cabin if beautiful, the folks are friendly and helpful. I love this place and we will continue to come as long as it is available. Thank you Rokko:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Ed H., Farmington Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Tammy G.

Beautiful and private lake front property
We stayed at the "honeymoon" cabin for two days and enjoyed every bit of our stay. The owner has had the property in his family for decades and knows the property very well. We really enjoyed using the paddle boats and canoes for no extra charge. The sunsets over the lake were amazing. We saw lots of wild life and enjoyed fires in the evening. We highly recommend this VRBO. My only advice is bring some bug spray to keep the bugs at bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Overall had fun.
The pictures were dated and did not represent our cabin well. There were some minor maintenance issues but overall we had a very restful time and enjoyed running our dogs on their trails.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Michelle R., DeWitt, Mi

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

6/10 Okay

Anne Marie R., Micco, Fl

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lake Wequas log cabin
Beautiful surroundings, extremely rustic and very peaceful. Property owner and occupants very friendly. Shallow lakes for row boating and canoeing, not great for fishing. Property cluttered with various assortment of debris. Cabin neglected and in disrepair. The surrounding property has beautiful and well maintained trails. In total, the old cabin has much potential with some love and rehab.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Wild Winds Stay
I just recently rented this cabin for 4 days. It was the best vacation we have been on in awhile. It was very relaxing and fun. We had friends and family join us and put up a few tents. We were able to bring our dog, which she absolutely loved being outside all the time. The fishing was great, the kids would cast out and had a fish with in seconds. We told ghost stories done by the fire on the beach at night, then played hide and seek in the woods after in the dark:) It was the best. We had brought up our quads and the trails were amazing. The whole stay was just great and we really look forward to staying again next summer. The only thing I didn't realize was that there were other cabins right near us, but no one was there during our stay, so it was private, just what we wanted!!

4/10 Poor

Daniel M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

6/10 Okay

Jamie S., Hastings, MI

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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

Peggy H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
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

Me

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the Woods
Very friendly hosts and a great location. All necessities were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024