Lakeside Log Home, dog-friendly, fireplace, free boats, fishing, swimming

gaylord, Michigan
$162 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 11

Max Sleeps

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.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).

“Junior’ cabin has 2 all-season bedrooms and a 3-season back bedroom and sleeps 7-11, and it has a fireplace!

Thinking ahead to other seasons

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.

Our other vacation cabin is called “Honeymoon” (VRBO 298533) 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.

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    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 Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Permitted Outside Only Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 11

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Joseph

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    Our stay at Wild Wind Cabins during our winter snowmobile trip was absolutely perfect. The snow-covered surroundings created a peaceful and picturesque retreat, with easy access to Trail 774, just 5 minutes away. The cabin itself was cozy and well-equipped; one could easily sleep 8 with a warm fireplace that made chilly nights feel extra comfortable. We especially loved the breathtaking views of the snow-covered lake. The location was secluded yet accessible, providing a great balance of privacy and convenience. Whether sitting by the fire or riding nearby snowmobile trails, every moment was special. We would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a charming winter snowmobiling adventure.

  • david

    Submitted Feb 14, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Write by the trails.

  • Karri

    Submitted Oct 27, 2023

    Stayed Oct 18, 2023

    The property was very quiet and owner was helpful and friendly when arriving. It was kind of weird that the owners house is about 10 feet away from the rental cabin. The outside area/grounds were very messy - old vehicles, sofa, trash, kids toys everywhere. The first night we were there it began to rain during the night and then we heard dripping the roof was leaking in several spots in the master bedroom. We were told just to put bowls under it. it rained for 2 days. We looked outside and noticed the roof was not even shingled/completed and in one of the area that it was leaking had been leaking previously because it had black mold on the ceiling and the ceiling was sagging there. There were a few other spots in the ceiling that were sagging as well in the living area. Kitchen has limited items to use there was not even a can opener. The beds were comfortable and the view from the deck across the lake was very nice. You do have to travel on a dirt road to get to the property.

  • Submitted Mar 22, 2021

    Stayed Mar 19, 2021

    I enjoyed the cozy cabin, fireplace, And the view of the lake. The lake was frozen during our visit, However the view of the lake during the Sunset was pleasant.

  • Danielle C.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    We stayed there for 2 nights. The back room had many mini holes in the ceiling. The room was cold;Kids found spiders on bed; mice poop in the drawers; kitchen was so unorganized. There were limited areas for dogs going out potty.

  • Larry T.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2026

    Stayed Feb 7, 2026

    Very accommodating went out of their way to make sure we were happy

  • Joshua C.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Access to snowmobile trails was great! Rokko and others on site were very friendly and helpful.

  • Sam P.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    Great place to stay in the winter time for local skiing!

  • Mark C.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 17, 2025

    Host made the process very easy. Great stay for a snowmobiling trip. Thanks again.

  • judy g.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Layout of cabin was nice, bed comfortable. Fireplace was disappointing could not use !!Grill outside not clean and there should have been life jackets for the boats. Owner very friendly

  • Zachary V.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Really loved this get away. Great, right on the lake with an in house fireplace. It was perfect for the wife and our dog.

  • camiel s.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This cabin is absolutely atrocious. I can't believe how disgusting it was. For a thousand dollars there is no sandy beach, it was completely overgrown and the yard was full of building materials and nails. The cabin itself was horrendously dirty. The pictures they have available for this cabin are nothing like what it is actually like. When you first walk in, the breezeway is full of garbage. The kitchen cabinets had black grime all around the handle, when they actually had handles. Under the sink is full of mold and nasty. The floors hadn't been swept. The bathroom was disgusting, the toilet had pubic hair all over it, the bottom of the bathtub was dirty, they left USED shampoo and body washes. There was still garbage left in trash cans and there were clothes still in a dresser drawer. The one room isn't even fully attached to the rest of the cabin and there's blankets nailed to the ceiling. There is no privacy and the hosts dog wouldn't leave ours alone. Also this place is overrun by spiders. There is no AC so it is disgustingly hot. The pictures they have listed on here are LIES, this listing is absolutely nothing like what it is actually like. The views aren't even that great, the view from the kitchen window is of old trash cars. BUYER BEWARE this place is a health hazard. It looks like they had an extra dilapidated building on their property and decided to try and make money off it without actually doing anything to it.

  • Chris M.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Where to start. For one no keys to the property and i guess its my fault for not reading it has no AC 91 degrees hot as heck. Brought my family of 8 to have a good place to stay and we was all sweating to death pretty embarrassing when you rent it from 800 miles away for the 4th of July weekend and know where else to go. Aints spinders and nats everywhere. Fire pit was full of old ashes construction garbage all around it. The place definitely needs ALOT of work to be done on it. It felt like vrbo let us rent a crack house with no keys to even lock up our valuables. I hot customer service and the guy says it didn't list AC in it but it didn't say it came with 3 fans either. So i give this a 0 unless you like tent camping for that price

  • FED Corporation L.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    When our employees arrived they found that the cabin didn't match the pictures posted online. One of the beds was on an enclosed porch, there were holes in the wall, the ceiling was falling in, and the roads were poorly maintained. When asked for a refund due to these reasons it was declined. Overall, it was not portrayed accurately online.

  • Brenden W.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Fishing was decent given the weather we had(very windy). Great vibes all around, cabin was nice and spacious, Rokkos brother TJ was a great guy and a big help with any questions.

  • Nicholas S.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Place was great for couple guys and myself for a snowmobile trip. Easy access to tails

  • Eric E.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 5, 2024

    Went snowmobiling for a long weekend. Hosts were great people to deal with. Super close access to trails. If you love the woodsy, outdoors - you'll love this. Overall really good experience!

  • lizmarie n.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Small weekend getaway love it me anf family and my doggies. Host super friendly. Will definitely go back

  • Timothy W.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    The fireplace was nice. The washer and dryer worked refrigerator and stove worked. 3 of the 5 beds had mouse droppings between the sheets. The king bed had a spot on the sheet, that washed out when we washed it, so obviously those sheets had not been washed from the previous guests. been w

  • Kevin G.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Perfect stay at a great cabin. Nights were quiet and peaceful. Lake view off the back porch was relaxing. Rocco and TJ were perfect hosts Look forward to our next stay.

  • Megan B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    End of summer vacation. Mental reset. Exploring northern Michigan. Visiting childhood memories.

  • STACEY C.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Quiet peaceful scenery. Lots of wildlife on the lake. Good access to Gaylord ! Plenty of fish in the lake !

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Includes taxes and fees
$207+
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