Turtle Cove on Town Lake Wetmore

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TURTLE COVE (on Town Lake near Pictured Rocks) Sleeps 6, Dog Friendly, Boat included

Pets Welcome

Bedrooms

2

Baths

2

Sleeps

6

TURTLE COVE
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 2
LAKEFRONT (Town Lake)

*2 KAYAKS, 1 ROWBOAT  INCLUDED (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*DOG FRIENDLY
*FANS ONLY- NO AIR CONDITIONING


Enjoy your stay near Munising in this old-school fishing 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.
 
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 and Roku box.  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 General Store (906) 573-2655 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 Airport 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 Roku box available for use. 

Convenience store:   Forest Glen General Store 7445 NF-13, Wetmore, MI 49895 (906) 573-2655

Fishing: A variety of pan fish, including redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and largemouth bass. You are required to purchase a fishing license. You can purchase an e-license from the DNR by clicking here. 

Pet: 1 dog 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. 

 

Amenities

Property/Indoor Amenities
  • Basic Paper Products (Paper Towel & TP)
  • Internet/ WiFi
  • Iron & Ironing board
  • Linens & Towels included
  • Pets allowed
  • Telephone/Landline
  • Washer & dryer
Kitchen Amenities
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Coffee maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Standard Kitchenware & Utensils
  • Stove
  • Toaster
Outdoor Amenities
  • Canoe or Kayak included
  • Deck/Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Grill-Propane
  • Rowboat Included

Season Period Min.Stay Nightly Weekly
01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 2 $249.00

Reviews

Another great visit to Town Lake
We had another great visit to Town Lake! We love coming back here every summer. It is a perfect location to swim and kayak. The dog loves it up here too. She loves to swim and chase her toys when we throw them in the lake and she swims out to get them. It is so relaxing and we will be sure to come back for our sixth year.
Tom
Aug 2024
Perfect chill vacation
We totally loved our time at Town Lake. We went 4-wheeling, to waterfalls, fishing . So much fun!!
Diane
Aug 2024
Great cabin
Just spent 6 days with our 9 year old, who is an outdoor enthusiast. The lake was the perfect size that she was able to take the kayak out by himself to explore, fish, catch turtles, and enjoy the freedom. The residence was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend and revisit again.
Kira
Jun 2024
Outstanding lake stay
We so enjoyed Town Lake. It is so clear and a no wake lake. Small and swimming is the best. The house met our needs as we did a lot of activities by the big lake- Superior.

FVR RESPONSE:

Hi Celeste, thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so happy that you were able to enjoy your time at the house, and exploring the area! It's also great to know that you had a chance to enjoy the peaceful swimming Town Lake offers. Hopefully we can host you again!
Celeste
Aug 2023
Turtle Cove
We had an amazing time at turtle cove. We loved everything about the cottage and the property, we could of stayed longer. It was as described, clean, cozy, private, great location. We highly recommend and would stay again.

FVR RESPONSE:

Thank you for reviewing your stay, Alena! We are so happy to know you had an amazing time and found the cottage to clean, cozy, and as described! We would truly be delighted to have you back for a future stay, whenever you're back in Wetmore!
Alena
Aug 2023
Cute
This was a cute and comfy cabin. Very nice for the price, we’ve stayed in cabins 1/4th this size for 3 times the price on Lake Superior. There are a lot of reviews saying it could use better cleaning, however the spiders get very busy the day after you take their webs down. I had a spider web the next morning after I woke on my bag going to the wall. So it could be the cleaners are cleaning and those little spiders get to work asap to make new webs. We did however not use the shower between the two bedrooms because it looks like it’s coming apart and we didn’t want moisture getting into the walls, that should probably be checked.

FVR RESPONSE:

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay Jennifer! We also appreciate your understanding for how quickly the spiders can get to work, in regards to the homes cleanliness, but do appreciate you mentioning the shower walls. I updated our maintenance team so we can look into that more and get working! As a whole, we are so delighted to know you enjoyed your stay, and hope we can host you again in the future!
Jennifer
Aug 2023
Pleasant
House was a picturesque lake. very peaceful and enjoyable. House was a good place to relax at.

FVR RESPONSE:

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay William! We are so happy to know you enjoyed your stay, and found the house to be peaceful, picturesque, and able to provide you with a nice comfortable stay! We would love to host you again! 
William C
Jul 2023
5 stars
Beautiful location and cottage. Lots of room. Very clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend. Definitely will be renting again. 

FVR RESPONSE:

Thank you for sharing such a lovely review, Lori! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at the house, as well as the time spent in the Manistique area! We would love to host you again!

 
Lori
Oct 2022
Great cabin and waterfront views
Great cabin for a fall hunting trip. The views are awesome and the cabin was clean and in excellent shape. The cabin had everything we needed and was dog friendly. The driving directions are hard to follow and could be updated and “Turtle Cove” signs put out as it was difficult to find at night. All-in-all a great cabin, an excellent experience, and good times were had by all!

FVR RESPONSE:

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Turtle Cove! We appreciate the suggestions for how we could improve directions and signage getting to the house, and will look for ways to make those more clear. It truly is great to know that you found the cottage comfortable, clean and able to provide you with a great stay! Hopefully we can host you again!
 
Scott
Oct 2022
5 stars
It was so nice to be back at Turtle Cove on Town Lake after lasts years absence. The new flooring was a nice surprise and really gave the place a fresh new look. We had a great time using the lake and we even got to know the neighbors who were very friendly. It was a wonderful two weeks and we were all sad to leave when our time was up. Thanks for a great lake house and great service and amenities. 

FVR RESPONSE:

Hi Thomas, thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! Also, thank you for noticing the extra work put into the new flooring! We love knowing that you had another great stay, and were able to get to know the neighbors a bit! We look forward to having you back!
Thomas
Aug 2022
Good location near Munising
Nice cabin near Munising. Enjoyed the lake- kayaked and fished. Comfortable cabin.

FVR RESPONSE: 

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Michelle! We are happy to know you found the cabin to be comfortable, and able to provide you with an enjoyable stay! Hopefully we get a chance to host you again!
Michelle
Aug 2022
Lake House
Beautiful lake house in a serene and peaceful town of Wetmore. The house was amazing and came with kayaks and row boat which were all fun to use. We also fished on the lake and enjoyed bonfires at night. Loved our stay and would definitely rent again!! Amazing!

FVR RESPONSE
Chad, we love when our guests use the word "amazing" when describing their vacation!  Rowboats, kayaks and fishing sure do make for a great time.  We look forward to your return!
Chad
Jun 2022
Turtle Cove
Had a great week with lots of fishing and hiking on the 9mi bike trail right down the road from the cabin! The cabin is just what I like, nice and simple with some requirements for me, pet friendly with a boat, and some niceties like washer and dryer. Having Forest Glen General Store so close is very convenient for electric motor rental and bait. The only reason it was not a five star is because the direct tv was replaced, without notice to you folks, by RUKO. Premium channels, like Netflix, require a pin, which was not provided, so on bad weather days you are kind of stuck with limited viewing. The other issue is the boat still leaks. Not a lot, but you need to do some bailing after every trip around the lake.


FVR RESPONSE
Jess, hiking and fishing makes for a great summer vacation.  We're glad that you had a great week.  Thank you for your feedback and we hope to work with you again.
Jess
Jun 2022
Provided the basics.
The only thing would be is the Internet barely worked.

FVR RESPONSE
Barbara, we're glad that overall you enjoyed staying at Turtle Cove on Town Lake.  Internet in the U.P. is spotty at best, which we  know can be frustrating.  We do hope to work with you again at any of our properties.
Barbara
May 2022
5 stars
This was a very comfortable home on a peaceful lake. The house offered all of the “extras” of being at home. The kayaks, row boat and fire pit added so much outdoor entertainment. The house truly provides everything we needed ( and forgot to bring!) The water in the house tasted so fresh and clean. It was a perfect getaway in the UP- but close enough to Munising to enjoy the Pictured Rock Boat cruise, local mini golf and ice cream. The local general store had the fishing supplies and snacks we needed as well! We will definitely book again!
 

FVR RESPONSE

Jane, we hope that you caught lots of fish!  It sounds like you took advantage of all the amenities to the fullest, which is great.  We look forward to your return.
Jane
Jul 2021
Me and my group loved this place. The lake view was definitely my favorite! The house had all we needed for cooking and it was helpful. One of the highlight from the trip was that we took a paddle boat and explore the lake and kids loved it! Outside was so dark at night and we saw so many stars When we looked up sky. We WILL come back here again!!

Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Risa, we love enthusiastic reviews like yours!  Thanks for taking the time to write it, and we'll look forward to your return.  Turtle Cove is an old-school cabin retreat.  It's nothing fancy, but it is delightful.  Town Lake is known to be a good swimming, fishing and motorless  boating lake.
Risa
Oct 2019
This place is perfect for your Munising adventure. The lake was nice and the place very well taken care of.

Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Cody, we are happy that Turtle Cove worked our so well for you.  It sleeps 6, is pet friendly and comes with 2 kayaks and a rowboat for guests to use to explore Town Lake.  We hope that you come back again.
Cody
Sep 2019
Clean, peaceful and well laid out.
The house was clean, simple and had a great floor plan. Thankfully they had WiFi since the phone service can be a but spotty up there. The house was only steps from the beautiful lake (and the lake only had a few houses on it). It was nice and peaceful and, while there were neighbors on one side, we never saw them. The only negatives: the carpets were stained (I always fear that I'll be blamed for the stains so I get a little anxious about that) and they could stand to get some newer towels. One that I used was tattered and torn (even though it was nicely rolled, like how a hotel would do it). They do have a blow dryer, which I'm not sure the ad mentioned. Overall, a great place to stay!


Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Kelly, we are glad that Turtle Cove on Town Lake worked out so well for you.  It sleeps 6, is pet friendly, and has 2 kayaks and a rowboat for guest to explore Town Lake.  We'll let the owner about the carpets stains and the towels.  We hope that you come back again.
Kelly
Sep 2019
Beautiful view, peaceful & clean.
While I am giving this rental 5 stars, I would have preferred to give 4.5. This cabin-type of rental was very clean (smelled clean) but the carpets were worn and stained. Everything else was very tidy and clean. The views in the house were amazing and the floor plan was nice and open (good use of space). It overlooks a peaceful little lake and provides front (back?) door access to the lake (just steps away from the little deck). There is one close neighbor but we never saw anyone at the house so it was very private at this rental. There were nice little touches like wifi & cable, which is a necessity in this area if you need to get ahold of anyone for any reason. That said, the owners / mgt could maybe spend a few dollars on some new towels. They were rolled nicely, like a hotel, but one of the towels I used was severely tattered and torn which was a bummer (not the end of the world but a little annoying). Also, I'm not sure if the booking description had mentioned this but there was a hair dryer at this rental which was very nice to have. Not all rentals have them. Overall we loved this place and would highly recommend it to those looking to get away from it all!



Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Kelly thanks for taking the time to write this extensive review, and for your recommendation.  We really appreciate it.  We are happy to know that Turtle Cove was a  good fit for your family.  We appreciate the suggestions for improvements, and we will pass those on to the owners.  We do hope to see you again.
Kelly
Sep 2019
A great week on Town Lake
We had a wonderful and relaxing week. We went swimming everyday and the kayaks were a very nice bonus for a beautiful, clear, northern Michigan lake. The house was very nice and well apportioned. It was a week we'll be thinking about until we go there again. Hopefully that will be next year!

Freshwater Vacation Rentals Response
Thomas, we'd love to have you back again next year!  Turtle Cove on Town Lake is an old-school cabin retreat.  Town Lake is known to be a good swimming/fishing/and quiet boating lake.  Plus you are only 25 minutes for Pictured Rocks.
Thomas
Aug 2019
Wonderful place


FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Brandon, it makes us happy when our guests enjoy our properties as much as we do, and Turtle Cove is easy to enjoy.  Having 2 kayaks and a rowboat plus being pet friendly makes this the perfect vacation spot.  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is only 25 minutes away.  We hope to see you again soon.
Brandon
Jul 2019
We loved the location!! Perfect family vacation. Loved having the boats on location. Overall we had a fantastic vacation

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Erica, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Turtle Cove.  Guests can use the 2 kayaks and the row boat to explore the lake and it's pet friendly  Town Lake is known to be a good swimming, fishing and quiet boating lake.  You are close to Pictured Rocks if you want an outing.
Erica
Jul 2019
Freshwater Vacation Rentals: Turtle Cove, Wetmore Michigan
Freshwater Vacation Rentals is a customer oriented and extremely professional company. They have Beautiful properties that are well maintained and their customer service is the best in the industry. The Turtle Cove vacation rental in Wetmore Michigan sits beautifully on Town Lake about 15 minutes from downtown Munising. The house is very clean and well maintained. Most homes that sit on the water tend to get a musty smell but Turtle Cove had absolutely no issues with that "on the water smell" that plagues most vacation rentals. The rental has all the amenities of home, i.e... wifi, satellite television, washer/dryer...etc and plenty of space to accommodate a large family. There are 2 kayaks and a paddle boat accessible to the renter and enough wild life running around the property to keep the kids entertained. ( frogs, turtles, ducks and many others). It is relatively quite and peaceful but the frogs do get pretty conversational with eachother.. ha ha. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great Upper Peninsula get away.

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Charles, thanks for this great review, and for your kind words for FVR.  Great customer service is our #1 priority.  Town Lake is known to be a good swimming/fishing/and quiet boating lake, so the kayaks and row boat come in handy.  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is only 25 minutes away on Lake Superior in Munising.  We hope to see you again!
Charles
Jul 2019
Beautiful view of the Lake
We enjoyed the light on the lake as well as the loon, turtles, frogs and the muskrat who traveled back and forth in front of the cottage. The row boat and kayak's were a nice addition.

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Sue, we love when our guests appreciate a property as much as we do.  Watching nature do its thing is simply the best, and  Turtle Cove on Town Lake gives that to you in spades.  We hope to see you back again.
Sue
Jun 2019
Everything listed as amenities was there plus more. The house was very clean, and perfect for our stay. Thanks for being great hosts!

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Marty we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Turtle Cove.  It's great having 2 kayaks and a rowboat to go around Town Lake.  It's close to Pictured Rocks for a great day trip.  We hope to see you again.
Marty
Jun 2019
“Truly enjoyed our stay.
“Very clean. We spent one day seeing waterfalls and one day at soo locks, mackinaw bridge, mackinaw city, and finally the big spring. Loved watching the huge trout. The unit was in a great location. No complaints.”

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Jim, wow, y'all did a lot of sightseeing - good for you!  It's great to vacation at a property that gives you access to all of these fabulous UP sites.  Town Lake is known to be a good swimming/fishing/and quiet boating lake so it's perfect for summer water fun.  We hope to see you back soon
Jim
Jun 2019
The place is right next to the lake and the living space is much bigger than the pictures. We loved our stay in the cabin and kayaking in the lake. Freshwater was very prompt in communication and kept firewood for bonfire ready for us as requested. Everything was great. Thank you :)


FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Srishti, we are so glad that you liked staying at Turtle Cove.  Town Lake is a lovely lake - good for both swimming and fishing.  Plus,  it's a very peaceful lake.  We look forward to working with you again.
Srishti
Jun 2019
The house was beautiful located and very quite. We enjoyed our stay very much.


FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
Emma, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Turtle Cove on Town Lake, and we hope to work with you again!
Emma
Oct 2018
Our stay was more than we could have asked for. They had everything we needed and the house was even larger and more equipped than we expected! It was a perfect location for our weekend trip to pictured rocks



FRESHWATER RESPONSE:

Rachael, we are so happy that you chose Turtle Cove for your vacation, and that it was everything you were hoping for. Aren't Pictured Rocks incredible?  We're hoping that you use Freshwater Vacation Rentals again.
Rachael
Aug 2018
The Cabin was great!!! The living space was larger than expected. Pictures did not do this place justice! Quiet lake. Everything we needed. Great location. We will definitely be back again.

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:

We are so happy that you enjoyed Turtle Cove on Town Lake.  We look forward to seeing you again!
Nicole
Aug 2018
Peaceful cabin on the lake! Secluded location with the most beautiful view
If you are looking for a fancy cabin, this isn't for you! However, if you want a family friendly location, you have found the spot. Plenty of room inside so the kids don't drive you crazy. Kayaks to enjoy the lake. If it rains there is satellite and wifi, but it's okay to pretend the wifi is broken. This was our first trip to the area, and we are already planning the next visit. Thank you for sharing this home with us!


FRESHWATER RESPONSE:

 We are so happy that you had a great vacation at Turtle Cove.  It is the perfect place to  go to unwind.  We'd love to have you back again!
Alexandra
Aug 2018
lovely home with every amenity
great fishing, owners left tea and coffee for us in a big kitchen. back in the forest in a quiet and secluded spot but close to a little store where i could get tackle and the few groceries we didn't bring.

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
We are so thrilled you enjoyed your stay! Yes, the little store close-by is extremely convenient. We hope you consider booking with Freshwater in the future for your next Michigan adventure. We have 54 other properties to choose from as well.
Melora
Sep 2017
Family Fun
We had a wonderful time at Turtle Cove. We spent our days hiking and kayaking Pictured Rocks and a couple days fishing Town Lake. The house was very nice for our family. We were concerned with the light switch in the small bathroom, there seems to be a bad connection. Also housekeeping could be better but everyone has different standards. Overall it was a wonderful week.

FRESHWATER RESPONSE: 
Thank you for your feedback, and rest assured it is noted. I will let our Director of Cleaners know and have put in a maintenance request for the light. Thank you, again. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay! It is a great jumping point to a variety of attractions in the area. Please consider checking out our 54 other properties next time you book your Michigan adventure!
Michaelene
Jul 2017
CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!
the cabin was way nicer then the pics! had a small little problem when we got there but it was taken care of right away. it was a nice quiet lake, caught lots of fish, loved how peaceful it was at night sitting next to the bonfire. beds were amazing! My family wants to make it a yearly event!

FRESHWATER RESPONSE:
We would love to host your family again! We love the fishing as well. Ugh...and the beds are super comfortable there. Thank you for the positive feedback on a place we absolutely love! Be sure to check out our 54 other waterfront properties next time you plan your Michigan adventure! 
Kendra & Ray
Jun 2017
Great place on the lake!
Spacious, clean, comfortable property on a quiet lake. Quick responses to all inquiries, we felt at home the whole time we were there. Date of stay: May 2015
Michelle
Mar 2017

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