Spruce, Michigan
Take in gorgeous sunsets and crystal clear water from our year-round home on the eastern shore of Hubbard Lake- one of Northern Michigan’s finest inner lakes. Lounge on the private deck overlooking the lake or cozy up in front of the fireplace in the knotty pine living room. This lakefront gem has been lovingly cared for and provides privacy on a unique 1/2 acre wooded lot with mature oak and towering pine in a quiet residential setting. 100 ft. of lake frontage. The perfect "Up North" getaway any time of the year!
Home features two bedrooms with queen beds, living room with stone fireplace and two sofa beds (one queen and one twin), full kitchen, laundry room, one bathroom and a dining nook. Outdoor table, fire pit and deck (which is located down a flight of stairs toward the lake).
Quiet serene location where you can truly relax and unwind. In warm weather sit back and listen to the call of the loons, lapping waves and the whispering pines. In cold weather, curl up in front of the fire and enjoy the beautiful views!
Things to know:
Firewood is provided. There are steps down to the lake, with a deck halfway down. Please note that the steps to the lake are not maintained in the winter.
The dock is in from June through mid-September. The dock includes a large swim platform with steps to easily enter the lake. The shore is rocky, and water shoes highly recommended for swimmers. Paddle boards are available at no additional cost. Kayaks also available seasonally.
In addition to the fantastic fishing, boating and swimming on Hubbard Lake, the Cottage is conveniently located near the following:
Hiking & ORV Trails
Golf courses (White Pine National Golf Resort 10 mins; Rivers Edge 15 mins; Eagle Ridge 30 mins)
Lake Huron (20 mins)
Negwegon State Park (fantastic stargazing, Night Sky Park) (25 mins)
Harrisville State Park (25 mins)
Downtown Alpena (27 mins)
Wineries - 2 in Alpena
Breweries, restaurants and grocery stores within 5-25 minutes.
Quality linens are provided (organic cotton sheets and bath towels- but please bring your own beach towels). Dogs are welcome (two dogs max of any size) but please keep them leashed when outside and clean up after them. We have a tie up for a dog in the backyard, the yard is not fenced.
The cottage is professionally cleaned and sanitized between visits and cleaning and sanitizing products made available to guests.
**June - August weekly rentals only, Saturday through Saturday
Our family stayed over the Thanksgiving weekend. Beautiful big backyard. The view was just amazing & sunsets didnt disappoint. It was such a quite & relaxing place. The cottage was warm and very cozy. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking our Thanksgiving dinner. (Super thankful for that! ) & our doggies loved their stay! Thank you Harley for sharing this great escape! We hope to return for another season ♡
Comfortable cottage with a wonderfully historic look and feel. Huge yard overlooking the lake.
We enjoyed a great relaxing fall getaway at the Hubbard Lake house. Pockets of vibrant color were starting in the area foliage. The home has a vintage flare but is well appointed with kitchen supplies, comfortable furniture and beds. Outstanding sunset views of the lake from inside and out. We also enjoyed a warm fire on a rainy chilly day. Our dogs enjoyed the yard and a sandy beach at Huron Park in Black River not to far away. Overall we had a nice relaxing stay and we hope to return in the future. Thanks!
Perfect place to take retreat from busy life. Crystal clear water, beautiful pines, quiet neighborhood and gorgeous house completed with perfect sunsets. If you want to rewind, recharge body and a brain, this is a place to stay. My wife, our German shepherd and I, enjoyed perfect week staying at Whispering pines cottage.
we had a wonderful and relaxing stay. Beds were comfortable and cabin was fully stocked with everything we could have needed. It was so nice to try the paddle boards and be able to take our family pets with us. Neighborhood was peaceful and friendly and safe to walk our dogs. We enjoyed some amazing sunsets. Communication and entry was easy to get into the cabin. Thank you for sharing your little get away with my family.
Thank you for letting us enjoy your cottage. It has been a real home from home. Fantastic stay!
Location was beautiful. House was in good shape but tv didn’t work. No problem. We spent time enjoying the ambiance and had a chance to unwind. Nice touch with the wine welcome. Wish the fishing was better though.
Quiet... Peaceful... My wife and I enjoyed our few days overlooking beautiful Hubbard Lake and just relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
We stayed for 4 days and did some last minute ice fishing. The house was roomy with a fireplace with more than enough firewood. Beds were comfortable and the view was fantastic. I would stay again and if your looking for a summer vacation get a way this is the place.
The property was exactly as portrayed. Very well stocked with all necessities. Host were very helpful and friendly. The view from the kitchen sink had my wife wanting to do dishes all the time.?
Did not turn on the TV once. Hiked; found some good restaurants in the area. Will come back but this time for more than one week. The fall colors were absolutely brilliant. The hosts were attentive and the house is just a great place to relax and read.
My wife, our 1 1/2 year-old Havapoo pooch, and myself had a wonderful stay at Whispering Pines cottage. The scenic location overlooking Hubbard Lake is beautiful and the cottage is surrounded by other impressive homes/cottages. The cottage was exactly what we were looking for with knotty pine paneling, comfortable beds, and other functional home furnishings and appliances. The cottage was clean and stocked with every convenience you would need for a successful multi-day visit at an Up North cottage. The communication with the owners was outstanding. Our experience was very enjoyable. We would definitely stay at Whispering Pines cottage again.
Awesome views of the lake out front window then turn around and great view of woods from full size window. Knotty pine throughout! Bottle of wine And welcome folder was a Class Act!! Property Owners were awesome !!
We really enjoyed our stay here. Harley was a great host and his cottage brought back nostalgic memories for us. The beds are comfortable and the home is very clean, which we appreciate. Thank you for sharing your cottage, Harley.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Home was very clean, comfortable and met all of our needs. The location was perfect. We hiked, swam, kayaked and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. We already miss the loons. We will definitely come back to stay. The home owner was excellent about responding to any questions or concerns that we may have had.
The cottage was well appropriated. The hosts thought of everything. We had a great time. This is one of the best we ever rented.
We truly enjoyed our stay. The home is a perfect getaway! Very cozy, quiet and the views are awesome. Harley and Sarah are wonderful hosts. Hoping to stay again in the future!
We loved our time here. Mid April, the lake's ice was moving with the great winds! The pines on the land were wonderful. The location was Quiet, the neighborhood low key and sweet. Lake Hubbard is beautiful. The house was perfect for us in all ways. So comfortable. Nothing amiss. The shower was a godsend! The hosts were so fine, communications spot on.
What a wonderful haven for us. Easy location with all the amenities and comforts. The lake view was awesome! We hiked at the surrounding trails with our dogs. We loved having a fire in the fireplace! Easy closure stay details. Thank you Harley and Sarah! What a gem of a spot you have there for folks like us to enjoy as well as our mini dachshunds Clara and Charlie.
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