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Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop! (Watersmeet)
Perched on the hilltop, Otter Lodge offers a serene retreat with phenomenal sunset views from its generous deck. Unwind in the living room with DirecTV satellite programming or explore the fully stocked kitchen with a dishwasher. Enjoy unlimited WiFi and gentle slopes to the lake.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop!

  • Otter Lodge is located on the top of the hill past Wild Wings Cabin. This is an immaculate four-bedroom home with a generous kitchen fully stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. A bonus is a dishwasher that isn’t MOM! The living room features a 47" tv, a reclining sofa, a reclining chair, and a sleeper sofa. This was the owner’s home of the previous resort and sits behind existing cabins. You will still be treated to phenomenal sunset views from the generous deck. While this cabin sits a bit higher off the lake, there is a gentle slope to the water and pier.

    The Otter Lodge Living Room features a 47" TV with DirecTV satellite programming, a recliner, a reclining sofa, and a sleeper sofa. The kitchen offers a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. Bedding is provided, but you provide your own towels. ADDED VALUE – We have a cell booster and unlimited wifi in this home!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 8:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Watersmeet, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. McCormack's Cisco Chain Marina and Gateway Lodge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sylvania Wilderness and Guido Rahr, Sr. Tenderfoot Forest Reserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding. Visit our Watersmeet travel guide
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MI, Watersmeet

What's nearby

  • Jane Lake
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Cox Lake
    6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • West Bay Lake
    7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Dutch Lake
    8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sylvania Wilderness
    9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rogers Bar
    31 min drive
  • Forest Lake Country Store
    18 min drive
  • Cisco Lake Resort
    24 min drive
  • the lodge
    17 min drive
  • Forest Lake Cafe & Wine Cellar
    18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop!?

Check-out is at 8:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watersmeet vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ottawa National Forest, Jane Lake, and West Bay Lake. Sylvania Wilderness is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Lakeside wilderness resort cabin with dock, fire pit, on-site store, bait shop! Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Ross O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent place!

Construction crew stayed for a couple nights while working in the area. Nice location, roomy property, beds need an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 Snowmobile Trip

Very accommodating, they let us check in an hour early. Nice big parking lot for truck and trailers. We had to open the heat vents down stairs to get heat. 9 guys all had their own bed. Good access to lake and local snowmobile trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

It was a great trip! Snowmobiling and hanging out with great friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Max G.

Fall fishing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent place will book again
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Overall great stay in a cozy old house on a beautiful lake. Could use a sign on the Otter Lodge's dock space as that wasn't clear with how it sits back from the lake. A call the to the company to ask and even the map in the house were not super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lizton, IN

Annual Summer trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The transition from the pervious owners to Hiller Vacation homes was smooth with the email notifications and the app to use for checking in and to receive status updates.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place….lots of room!

This cabin has so much room that we didn’t even use the lower level and there was 7 of us! It has ample parking for trucks and trailers. The only issue we had was trying to find the place. We had three different phones bringing us to three different locations! Not convenient when traveling with big trailers. Overall…I would definitely recommend staying here though! Very easy to get to trails in both states!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice location. A bit pricey for being off season.

It was pretty much as described. The main room TV worked initially, but would not connect to the network later. I called the manager who never responded.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Pete W.

pete wergedal stay with hiller

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we have stayed with wilderness bay lodge for a few years now and the stay has been good , we donated a freezer to otter bay cabin and we like the location. i have decided not to rebook due to the cost is getting to high for this cabin , increasing 700 dollars in the past year.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lousy internet

Our family liked the size of the cabin but the full-size beds are not comfortable for two adults to sleep in. The internet was hit-or-miss. We would recommend trying a booster. When we checked in, we were told they didn’t know how the service was for the tv. There was none! With 3 rain days, it would have been nice to be able to watch something on TV. The price is also outrageous for this cabin. We could have rented two cabins for what we paid for this one at Wilderness. We’ve been coming for many years and this is the first year that we switched cabins because our family is growing and we were surprised that many of their cabins were empty that week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023