TURTLE COVE-Lakefront cottage. Pictured Rocks 30 min away
Overview
Rooms and Beds
Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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bedrooms | 2 | sleeps 6 |
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bathrooms | 2 |
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Description
URTLE COVESLEEPS: 6BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 2LAKEFRONT (Town Lake)*2 KAYAKS, 1 ROWBOAT INCLUDED (Memorial Day to Labor Day)*PET FRIENDLY*FANS ONLY- NO AIR CONDITIONINGEnjoy 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 bedBedroom #2: 2 full size bedsBATHROOMS: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 GolfGarden 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 cottage65 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.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.
What's Nearby?
Attraction | Distance |
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Hiawatha National Forest | 1 min walk |
Corner Lake | 10 min drive |
Grand Island | 23 min drive |
Munising Falls | 24 min drive |
Pictured Rocks Golf Club | 25 min drive |
Restaurants
Restaurant | Distance |
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The Camel Rider’s | 18 min drive |
Getting Around
Transportation | Details |
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Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) | Sawyer Intl.) |
FAQs
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at TURTLE COVE-Lakefront cottage. Pictured Rocks 30 min away?Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is TURTLE COVE-Lakefront cottage. Pictured Rocks 30 min away located?Nestled on the beach, this Wetmore cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Corner Lake. Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).