Turtle Cove on Town Lake: Paddle, Fish & Relax – Your Perfect Summer Getaway!

Wetmore, Michigan
$337 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

URTLE COVE
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 2
LAKEFRONT (Town Lake)
*2 KAYAKS, 1 ROWBOAT INCLUDED (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*PET FRIENDLY
*FANS ONLY- NO AIR CONDITIONING


Enjoy your stay near Munising in this old-school cabin retreat. Nothing fancy here. Just soak in the lake and some comfortable creature comforts (WiFi, washer/dryer, 2 bathrooms) close to Pictured Rocks. Town Lake is located just 12.8 miles south of Munising.

Please note: The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms.The furniture, windows and flooring are all older and the cabin is solely for those with simple tastes. This is not a place if you are particular in any way, shape or form. This cabin is priced lower than others in the area due to the need for updates. Road can be rough going down to cabin, so if your car rides low, please use caution.

The simple ranch style cottage has 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a King bed and a room with 2 double beds. Turtle Cove has a large living/dining room to enjoy the relaxing view of the lake or watch TV. Cabin is equipped with basic WiFi. There is also a cell phone booster for those of you that have Verizon. The living area includes a futon and a sleeper sofa as well. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, toaster, silverware and dishes for your use. Two bathrooms each have their own shower, one of which is between the bedrooms. A washer and dryer is located within one of the bathrooms. A propane grill and fire pit are lakeside. Town Lake is known to be a good swimming/fishing/and quiet boating lake. Pete's Lake nearby is known as the all-sports lake. The cottage is only a couple hundred yards from Forest Glen convenience store where gas, boats, jet skis, pontoons, bait and ice cream can be enjoyed.

*Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bedroom #1: 1 king size bed
Bedroom #2: 2 full size beds

BATHROOMS:
Bathroom #1: Full bathroom (sink, toilet, tub/shower combo)
Bathroom #2: 3/4 bathroom (sink, toilet, shower)

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Only 25 minutes away on Lake Superior in Munising. Below are just a few of the things that you will find in Munising and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area.
Miners Falls: it is a waterfall located on Miners River in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The falls drops about 40 feet over a sandstone outcrop with a 10-foot crest.
Mini Golf: Miners Falls Mini Golf & located in Wetmore the Eagle Falls Adventure Golf
Garden Bay Winery: About 40 mins away in Cooks, MI (20 miles west of Manistique) on US Hwy 2. also have a wine tasting room where you can sample their wine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Airport: The closest airport is at Sawyer International Airprort in Marquette (MQT), 48 miles from the cottage
65 miles to Escanaba (ESC) normally has the best rates. Flying to the Upper Peninsula is rarely at a discount.

Boat Launch: Town Lake is a private lake which is unofficially a no-wake lake. It is a quiet lake. You can rent a boat the Forest Glen General Store across the lake and launch from there. There is no official launch for Town Lake at Turtle Cove. There is not a public launch on the lake. A small boat may be possible to launch, yet it is not recommended.

Cable: NO cable TV. There is a Smart TV for streaming.

Fishing: A variety of pan fish, including redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and largemouth bass. You are required to purchase a fishing license. You can get it online at the DNR.

Pet: 1 pet is allowed (no weight limit). Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay.

Swimming: Not a traditional swimming beach. The entire lake is hard sandy bottom. You can swim here-but the lake does get deep pretty quickly, so small kids should be monitored closely. The first 10 feet from shore goes from 0 ft to 2 ft. the next 10 ft from shore goes from 2 ft. to 5-6 ft. then drops to 12 ft. pretty quickly. There is a more traditional shallow water beach less than 1 mile away at Pete's Lake Day Use Area.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Croatian Danish English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Music Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Roger M.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    This house is comfortable and the lake view is great. The manager was attentive and maintained contact with us. Furniture is in good condition. Water pressure is good and we had plenty of hot water. The house is on a dirt road. The address is not in Google Maps.

  • Teresa A.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    The listing of the house on the lake was accurate. It's a lovely, quiet place and the house is roomy. It was clean and comfortable. The outdoor area had lots of chairs, firepit and picnic table.

  • Jim B.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Dear friends,Jim and I really enjoyed our stay at Turtle Cove. We rested, cooked fancy meals, read books and enjoyed the lake.I promised to let you know if there were items that needed attention. We noted the following:1. Lower corner cupboard of the SW corner of the kitchen needs a new hinge.2.The vacuum filter needs replacing or a good cleaning.3. Window mechanism in the SW corner of the living room needs repair. Some windows do not have handles.It would be nice to have at the cabin:1. Plastic placemats to protect the tablecloth.2. New can opener3. Dust mop4. Dresser in the master bedroom5. Potato peelerThank you again for the wonderful vacation.

  • Dawn D.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    The property is so beautiful and quiet. The bed was extremely comfortable. We thouroughly enjoyed our stay!

  • Connie I.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay. House was very clean. Had everything you need I think only one car went by in 4 days when we were there. No one next door so it was so peaceful. We used the Kayaks. The lake is little but so quiet. No speed boats. We will be back some day!!!! Thank You!!!!

  • Margaret L.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We enjoyed the cabin, the boat, the kayaks, hiking, pictures rocks cruise, waterfalls and great food. We will be back again great area for an outdoor adventure vacation. We went Rock hounding on show of Lake Superior and enjoyed our time very much

  • Lilly c.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Amazing location and property.

  • Scott L.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    This is my second fall trip to the Turtle Cove property in Hiawatha National Forest. The house and property were excellent, clean, and ready when we get in the first evening. The location made for great adventures and the morning views of the fall colors were excellent as I sipped my coffee. I will look to stay at this property again on my next visit to the area.

  • Bruce H.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    All was great

  • Caroline R.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Property was clean, had a nice layout and good location. The furniture needs an upgrade, the couch and recliner, mattresses and outdoor chairs all need replacement. If you’re using this as a place to sleep and eat, probably fine but if you plan to spend any time here be prepared for no comfortable place to sit and hang out. We booked because we thought the price was lower but with the fees it wasn’t close to the $280 per night. It has great potential but some money needs to be invested in the place

  • Diane M.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Perfect serenity with gorgeous views. So close to ATV trails, & some of the best parks UP has to offer.

  • Wade B.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    Quaint, nice cabin. Off the beaten path, yet close to general store and daytrip excursions. Enjoyed the kayaks and rowboat. Fishing brought in our largest bass to date. Appreciated the fire pit. Really enjoyed the stay.

  • Danny K.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    The property exceeded expectations. Neighbors are great. Everyone had a great time.

  • Joellen R.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    There is so much to do in this area. This house was the perfect quiet after a busy day. The lake is quiet, the fish are biting, the house is cozy with a wonderful cross breeze and the beds are comfortable. Hope to return next summer.

  • Curtis G.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    My family of 5 stayed in this home for the week of the Fourth. We felt like we were in our own up north cabin. It was easy to find with the directions they provide, and the cabin was stocked with everything you could need.

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$337+
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