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

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Germfask, MI

Seney National Wildlife Refuge
‪16 min walk‬
Manistique River Roadside Park
‪2 min drive‬
Kennedy Lake
‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Germfask

Within a short walk of Seney National Wildlife Refuge, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Manistique River Roadside Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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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

‪Jolly Inn - ‬11 min walk
‪Eagles Nest - ‬6 min walk
‪Toveys Jolly Inn - ‬5 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.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table. Housekeeping is available on request.

Property manager

Bruce Bournay

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Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Germfask within a short 15-minute walk of Seney National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Kennedy Lake and Manistique River Roadside Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a kitchen as well as a car service and a garden.

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

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River?

Yes, every accommodation at Gateway to Pictured Rocks & Seney NWR 2BR Cottage located on Manistique River comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

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

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Oct 15, 2024

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.

Sep 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

JEFFREY G.

Aug 25, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

Aug 11, 2024

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.

Jul 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family UP trip

Great location and nice little town

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lois M.

Jul 27, 2024

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.

Jul 10, 2024

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.

Jul 8, 2024

Great Location

Family trip to fish and sight see.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannine D.

Jun 19, 2024

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

Sep 8, 2023

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.

Aug 13, 2023

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.

Aug 2, 2023

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.

Sep 18, 2022

The place was very convenient for us

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

john b.

Aug 19, 2022

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

Aug 11, 2022

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.

Aug 7, 2022

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.

Jul 29, 2022

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.

Jul 18, 2022

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

Jul 7, 2022

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

Mar 14, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Sep 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Up north getaway

Close to all of the attractions

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Sep 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth the drive!

A small cabin in the middle of nowhere, but on the way to everywhere! This place was an excellent point from which to explore almost all of the U.P., and just a few hours drive was worth it to see places like Copper Harbor, Porcupine Mountains, De Tour Village, and everywhere in between!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darryn B.

Sep 14, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway spot in UP

We really enjoyed staying in this home. It was roomy, comfortable and cozy. It had everything we needed for a terrific stay in the Upper Peninsula. The rooms were clean and well-lighted. The furniture was nice and homey. The washer/dryer came in handy. The only drawback was the water pressure in the home was a bit low, but with just two of us we were able to coordinate it. Also it's a great location. From here in Germfask we were able to get to a bunch of places within 30-45 minute drive, such as Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Munising, Manistique and other places. And the best part was, at night we could see a million stars. Coming from a big city, that was like a miracle for us! We would definitely stay here again if we have the chance.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M., Lincoln Park, Michigan

Sep 8, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

In the middle of everything

Our stay was awesome. Central location to all of the things you would want to do and the river behind the property was beautiful. We loved the soaking tub which we enjoyed after the long hikes. Thanks again for having us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Alice Y.

Aug 13, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as described

My kids said that for the U.P., the place was very good; indicating there's a different/lower standard for U.P. rentals. The sticking point for me however, is that the list of amenities was not as described and it should be more accurately described. It indicated 3 queen beds but they are either full or 3/4 and need to be replaced. Every time someone moves in the bed, it makes a lot of noise. Queen size sheets are way too large for the beds. The older hide-a-bed in the living room should be replaced; the mattress was filthy and thin. The standing lamp in the living room won't stand on its own; it has to lean against something else or it will fall over and only one of the three lights on it had a bulb. The description indicates AC but it's a "portable" unit which is not very effective and there were high humidity days during our stay. The house needs central AC. The house needs intense and thorough cleaning. The deck had one hole in it upon arrival and after a torrential downpour, another appeared. That entire board was soft and spongy; an accident waiting to happen. There were only two outdoor chairs provided. The house wasn't prepared for us prior to our visit; I had to do all the laundry and cleaning before family arrived, the previous occupants trash and empty returnables were still there and remained there during our stay. One box fan had broken blades and was inoperable. We took apart the other and cleaned it; it was filthy. We had to take apart the vacuum cleaner and remove the hair and fibers around the roller and clogged in the tube. The manager made things right with me but all that work was not part of my vacation plan. The list of problems is too long to list. The homeowner should live there for a while and start fixing all of the problems with the home. No one appears to be investing in the routine maintenance and upkeep of the property.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021