Watersmeet, Michigan
FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a small Bed & Breakfast located on the edge of the Ottawa National Forest & the Sylvania Wilderness Area. (Find our contact information on MapQuest). If you’re looking for a place to help you put away the cares and concerns of the world, look no further! We have been hosting guests for 8 years and have loved every minute of it. Our goal is to provide a peaceful, retreat-like experience for our guests and we do whatever we can to make you feel comfortable and welcome in our home.
The western side of the UP offers so much to those who love the peace of nature. We're just 20 miles from Bond Falls, which is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the UP. Porcupine Mountains State Park is just a little further and is the home of even more beauty. Lake of the Clouds will take your breath away and Presque Isle Falls is just as beautiful. Going west you'll find Black River Harbor with its 5 waterfalls winding their way through deep gorges and finally emptying into Lake Superior where you can walk for miles on the shore, collecting rocks and enjoying nature at its finest. Return back to the house at the end of your day and relax in the large screened-in gazebo (or in front of the fireplace in the living room area), enjoying the quiet with your cocktail. Here you'll find lots of different song birds, water fowl, beaver, otters, and deer.
This large 1100 sq. ft. suite is on the lower level and has 2 bedrooms and a bath. It can sleep 4 comfortably. One room has a queen size bed and the other has 2 twins. The suite has a living/gathering area with a couch, love seat, and large screen TV, a wet bar with Kuerig, microwave, and small refrigerator, 2 bar tables and chairs for working or game playing, and a 9' regulation pool table. There's a 3-season private entrance for the suite.
We have a separate suite on the opposite side of the house from you and are as available as you wish for us to be. We love to visit with our guests but also want to give you your privacy if you so desire!
Please also check out the upper level suite with private bath that sleeps 2 (property #919649). The entire 3 bedroom/2 bath area is available to rent at a discount for larger groups and sleeps 6.
No smoking on Premises. Not suitable for young children.
The hosts Debbie and Alan were outstanding, warm, friendly, helpful and hospitable. The breakfasts were delicious and made according to our dietary preferences. The location and exterior garden and woods were beautiful. I highly recommend this property for anyone visiting the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
A must go for those looking for a relaxing safe haven. Debbie and Alan are wonderful and welcoming hosts, and Debbie’s breakfasts will leave you speechless. The property is beautiful. Me and my girlfriend loved every second being there. The only negative was leaving, 10/10 relaxation retreat.
Deb & Alan were fantastic hosts!!! Our stay was just perfect!! We will definitely be back!!
Deb and Alan are wonderful hosts, making you feel like family from the first greeting. Their Bed and Breakfast is amazing, every inch is sweet perfection! The attention to detail did not go unnoticed! The breakfast was top notch, I certainly felt like royalty! My husband and I will definitely be staying again in the future! Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed!
Allen and Debbie were born to host guests at their incredibly beautiful haven. The food was unbelievable, the accomodations- spectacular- and the location was amazing. We can’t wait to book our next trip so that we can stay here again!
If you are looking for a welcoming, clean, quiet, and comfortable place to stay, look no further! My sister and I had to go to the U.P. and just needed a place to rest for the night before heading back down south. We really hit the jackpot with Forest Gardens! Debbie and Alan are the sweetest people ever. Their home is so beautiful and we enjoyed our time there very much. Breakfast was so delicious and their hospitality was next level. They made a fire for us, had relaxing music playing, lots of comfy blankets to use. We also enjoyed watching all of the birds while eating our breakfast. If I go back up to the area. I’ll definitely be staying here again!
Debbie and Alan are incredible hosts- one of the best vrbo properties and experiences we’ve ever had! Their home is exquisite - relaxing, peaceful, and comfortable. Their property and gardens are breathtaking- we really enjoyed relaxing on the deck after dropping off our child at college. Debbie’s breakfast was the best we had on our entire trip- so delicious! Book with confidence- highly recommend!
This is a beautiful property with wonderful hosts - the breakfast was amazing too! We will definitely try to stay here again!
The hosts were absolutely wonderful! Their home is just beautiful. The scenery is so serene and pretty. While eating a scrumptious breakfast we looked out over the lovely lake and watched ducks and herons in the water, saw a hummingbird on the feeder, as well as squirrels playing. Early morning coffee out in the screened in gazebo, we heard loons! We stayed in the lower level where we played pool and enjoyed the quiet in the evening! Very peaceful place and we really loved chatting with our hosts. Deb makes the best chocolate chip cookies!
Wonderful hosts, spectacular views, spacious and private accommodations. And on top of it, delicious breakfast prepared by owner every morning. Location is close to waterfalls and Porcupine Mountains. We will be back for sure!
We stayed overnight at the B and B and were not disappointed. Debbie is a great host and the property was beautiful. Rooms were clean and neat and everything was easy from the time we arrived. I would 10/10 recommend a stay at their BnB again!
We really enjoyed our stay.
Top 10 reasons ro stay at Forest Gardens Getaway! (Recommendations) #1 Stay at least a day longer than you plan, u will want to stay! #2 Engage in conversation with the owners, Debbie & Alan are wonderful and so comforting and peaceful, just the way the property is #3 They make the best breakfast I have ever had,make sure you are good and hungry in the morning! #4 Make dinner reservations and have snacks for the room. Eatery's are often booked up even for takeout #5 Be prepared to take plenty of pics especially if you are a novice photographer #6 If you are planning a Bachelorette party or wedding shower, renew vows.... this place is an overlooked gem in the U.P. #6 Plan ahead. Book and reserve early. Once here you will want to come often, makes a great anniversary retreat. #7 I'f you or anyone in your party/family has anxiety issues, depression, grief from loss or any issues on the spectrum - this is your place!! My BP dropped after just 1 hour here. #8 Request eating breakfast in the enclosed gazebo! Inside as well... the views are remarkable #9 Take a long walk along the paths, wonders of the trees and animal life are abundant #10 Worth every single cent, a true place of peace and compassion! With Much Love to Debbie & Alan (we will be back again!) -Joe & Tabitha Freeman 7/23/22-7/25/22
And there aren't enough positive adjectives in the English language to describe how wonderful this bed & breakfast is! But let me start with the hosts: Debbie and Alan are gracious, kind, funny, personable, welcoming, friendly, and obviously love the work that they do to make sure their guests have an outstanding experience. Debbie is a ball of energy, looking after every detail to make sure your stay is comfortable; she is also an amazing cook! Alan always has a smile and is the mastermind behind the design of the home, right down to the woodworking details, cabinetry, and more. They are both native to the Watersmeet area, so are knowledgeable about things to do, where to find dinner, and more! I miss them both already! Now, the accommodations: well, the first word that comes to mind is beautiful. I marveled at the design features and the little decorating details that went into making the lower suite so comfortable and cozy. Don't get me wrong--it's a very spacious place! It just felt so homey! I've been telling people that our suite is on par with my northwoods dream home fantasy! It's simply lovely! Elsewhere, the fully-screened gazebo is a wonderful breakfast spot, reading nook, or napping place, the grounds are beautifully landscaped (complete with a little waterfall and pond), and there are walking trails for exploring or contemplating or just relaxing. Finally, the breakfasts: Oh, wow!!! Debbie will amaze you with generous, nutritious breakfasts every day. Every breakfast comes with fresh fruits and a small pastry, coffee, juice...and then, the main course could be anything from a yummy breakfast burrito (with spicy hashbrowns on the side), blueberry danish, wild rice quiche, marvelous French toast, bacon, sausage, potatoes... Trust me, you will have enough breakfast to tide you over until a late supper--which gives you more time to go exploring or do whatever it is that you want to do in the northwoods! I absolutely loved staying at Forest Gardens Getaway! For those reading this review on Vrbo, be aware it is a bed & breakfast place, and you cannot rent the entire home as Debbie and Alan live in a private section of the building. We knew that when we booked, of course, and it worked out just fine! In fact, I'm glad Debbie and Alan were there because they are simply the most delightful people I've ever met in the U.P.!! Thanks to them both for a fantastic, beyond my wildest dreams experience!
Warm, friendly, genuine. These are a few descriptions I would use to describe Debbie and Alan. Beautiful, serene, relaxing. Words to describe the atmosphere. You truly feel valued and welcomed and the food is amazing. I hope we get the chance to stay with them again some day.
Beautiful property, Deb and Alan are warm welcoming hosts who have an immaculate property, and the breakfast Deb serves is just out of this world delicious!!
What an amazing property to stay at! Highly recommend if in the area however it was well worth the 4 hour drive for me and my wife to stay at. Alan and Debbie are a wonderful, down to earth couple whom you will enjoy talking with and Debbie’s breakfast that could be on a 5 star restaurant menu. You will not be disappointed!!
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