LINCOLN LOG CABIN
SLEEPS: 8-10 max
BEDROOMS: 3 Each floor is a suite (see below)
BATHROOMS: 3 (1 on each floor)
LAKEFRONT (Hagerman Lake)
*FISHERMAN'S DREAM (summer & winter)
*WINTER-LOVERS PARADISE
*ROWBOAT, 3 KAYAKS & 2 CANOES INCLUDED
*PRIVATE BOAT DOCK
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*DOGS ARE WELCOMED

This luxurious log home is located in the midst of Ottawa National Forest, on the shore of a crystal clear spring fed lake, just outside the small town of Iron River, Michigan. Hagerman Lake as it is called, named after the original owners of the surrounding property, is an excellent fishing lake both summer and winter.It has been highlighted in Field and Stream magazine for its record Northern catches. It is home to a family of Bald Eagles. Frequent sightings of the state bird, the Loon are made on the lake. A giant Woodpecker loves to awaken you some mornings with its rat-tat. If you get up during the night, make a point to go outside and check out the aurora borealis, a frequent sight in the night sky of the U. P. There is a fire pit in the yard lakeside to enjoy day or night, and ample wood is provided.
Well marked cross-country trails adjoin the property that is great for hiking and backpacking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. As an added bonus, it is located in the heart of snowmobile country. Trail rides abound in every direction. Ice Fishing and Snowshoeing too!  The home itself is a spacious 3600 square foot year round vacation home with all the amenities.

It has a beautiful wrap around deck, great for barbecuing, reading and relaxing. It is steps away from swimming and boating. There IS A DOCK and A ROWBOAT, 2 CANOES AND 3 KAYAKS for easy access to the lake. There is a great recreation room downstairs that has a TV with satellite (all the premium channels). There is an air hockey and foosball table  for game enthusiasts. The  ground floor has radiant heat floors.  The great room on the main floor has a wood burning fireplace to add that extra coziness and warmth in the fall and winter.There is also a dining room table that seats 8, or once the leaves are added can seat up to 12. The house has three master bedrooms with adjoining baths. The main floor bedroom has a Jacuzzi bathtub and steam shower. They are all charmingly decorated and come fully stocked with bedding and towels. They are each on separate levels so afford complete privacy for two or three couples vacationing together. Since your comfort and satisfaction is of upmost important to us, we can not accept bookings of more than 8 total people (including children) at the cabin. 

As an extra layer of security, we do have video cameras in the back and front of the cottage. There are no cameras inside the cottage.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


 

A/C:  One of the few vacation rentals in the Upper Peninsula that actually has air conditioning, even though it is rarely needed.  Still, it sure feels good to turn it on during one of those hot summer days.

Animals: You will find over 35 species of birds in the area. It is very common to see deer, and a merganser family which likes to frequent the home! In addition, there are multiple bald eagle's nests osprey nearby. Don't be surprised when you see fox walking through the yard each morning. Also, on the lake are a couple of loons that produce each year, and heron will also be spotted. Please make sure you don't leave any coolers outside with food in them as they WILL attract Bears! There have been some sightings lately and we want you to be aware of what will draw them in.

ATV: Yes, please brink them!

Wolf River State Trail - https://www.traillink.com/trail/wolf-river-state-trail/

Bill Nicholls Trail - https://www.traillink.com/trail/bill-nicholls-trail/

Iron Ore Heritage Trail - https://www.traillink.com/trail/iron-ore-heritage-trail/

Basement: The comfortable basement is great for relaxing and watching the beautiful lake.    Also, as returning guests may remember, we used to have a pool table, but have replaced it with a foosball table and air hockey.

Bathroom: There are 3 bathrooms in total.  1 each floor adjoining the bedrooms.

Beach/Swimming:  While it is possible to swim directly from the lakeshore in front of the cabin, the best traditional swimming beach is just across the lake. Feel free to row across, attach your own motor onto the boat or drive the 3 miles around the lake to the beach. There is a nice park there as well.  Gravel bottom in front of cottage.

Bedroom Configuration:

 *While there is comfortable sleeping in beds for up to 11 people, 8 people are ideal.

Upper Level Suite- 1 King, 1 Queen + 1 Twin (mattress is foam)

Main Level Suite- 1 King Bed 

Lower Level Suite- 1 Queen Bed + 2 Twin bunk beds (stacked) with an additional trundle bed.

Boats:  Lake is not busy with boats and great for water skiing. We currently (as of 2017) have 2 canoes and 1 small rowboat as well as 3 kayaks for your use.  We do have some life jackets available, yet we would advise you to bring you own. Life jackets are required for each person on the boat. No exceptions. If you have children, you must bring their own life jacket, as life jackets vary by size for the little ones.

Boat Launch: On the opposite side of the lake there is a small public park and boat launch on Hagerman Lake Road that you are able to use.

Boat Rental:  In nearby Eagle River, WI. Bubba's Boats & Boat Sport Marina.

Bugs: Typical flies, mosquitoes, spiders, and ants.

Cable/Satellite TVs: We have a TV with cable at the cottage.

Cell phone service:  Since cell phone reception is spotty, we have installed a satellite phone for your use (with unlimited local and long distance service, in conjunction with the wi-fi.)

Children: We do have a pack n play available for young children. Plus, we do have a child gate you are welcome to use for one of the staircases.

Dishwasher: Please note, there is no dishwasher. The picture that appears to be a dishwasher is a compactor.

Distances:

Eagle River: approximately 45 min away

Indianhead: ski resort approximately an hour away

Lac Vieux Desert Resort Casino: try your luck at the casino in Watersmeet about 35 minutes away

Mackinac Bridge: approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes away (245 miles)
 

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: approximately 3 hours (157 miles)
 

Pine Mountain: ski resort approximately an hour away
 

Powderhorn: ski resort approximately an hour away

Ski Brule: come enjoy this great family ski resort just 10 miles away
 

Tahquamenon Falls National Park: approximately 4 hours away (226 miles)
 

Wisconsin border: just 10 miles away

Dock: The dock at the cabin is 20 foot long. It is about 4 1/2 deep at the end.

Fire Pit: There is a fire pit in the yard lakeside to enjoy day or night, and ample wood is provided.

Fireplace: Wood burning fireplace.  Wood is provided.

Fishing: Bring your poles. Enjoy excellent summer fishing with a right from the dock or with the simple fishing boat we provide.  In the winter, you can bring your own ice shanty, or go out onto the ice with your auger to enjoy some great fishing on the secluded Hagerman Lake. Enjoy northern pike, blue gill, walleye and smallmouth bass.  It's a spring fed lake. Bluegill are found right around the dock in the summer. One guest even caught 100 bluegills in one day.

Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online at http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx

Grill: Yes, there is a propane grill for your use. Propane is provided.

Handicap Accessible: Main level only has a couple of stairs to enter the home.  Will want to exercise caution when navigating the remainder of the home as there are stairs leading to upper and lower levels.

Hospital/ Medical Care: The closest hospital is in Iron River, about 5-6 miles from the cottage. There is also a clinic in the shopping center by the grocery store.

Hot Tub: No. Once upon a time there was hot tub at the cabin. It was laid to rest last year.  Still, we do have a Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom so you can enjoy those relaxing jets.

Hunting: Not onsite.

Internet:  YES, Wi-Fi is here! Enjoy! !5GB available weekly. Any excessive use over the 15 GB will be billed to you as extra cost.

Kitchen Supplies: All basic kitchen pots/pans, dishes and cooking utensils are included. Though we don't currently have a dishwasher, the garbage disposal is a wonderful asset.  We also have a new stove and refrigerator. 

Linens:  Yes, we provide you with basic sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are particular about the thread count of your sheets, let us know, and we will make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets.

Parking:   3 -4 cars at most.

Parks: Well marked cross-country trails adjoin the property that is great for hiking and backpacking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.

Pets: Dogs are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $50/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on.  Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we’ll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.
 

Privacy: The cabin is on a lake with other homes in view.

Snowmobile Trail: You can snowmobile right from the cabin door. Closest trail is Trail #2/15, 7.5 miles from cabin (just before intersection at Gibbs City Rd. & Mcnutt Rd.) Trail is called Iron City Orv/ State Line Trail. Other trail is south of Hagerman Lake, Trail #15 roughly 5 miles from cabin (close to state line)

Space:  a spacious 3 story, 3600 sq ft, year round vacation home with all the amenities.

Store: Angeli’s Grocery store which is approximately 11 minutes away.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels.  Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water.

Washer and dryer: Yes.  Detergent is provided.
Wood:  Wood is provided.

Watersports: Hagerman Lake is an all-sports lake.

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