After staying here in the Pond Cabin at Bear Tree Homestead, writer Andrew Stark wrote up a lovely article and Midwest Living Magazine. In May/June 2020, the article was titled "A Wild and Watery Getaway to Marquette Michigan." The Pond Cabin is the most private cabin we offer. It is off-grid and sits on the far end of the pond. There is no electricity or running water. Firewood to heat the cabin is provided in colder months. Water is available, and there is a 2 burner gas stove for cooking and a private fire pit and picnic table. A front porch overlooks the pond and offers a great place to sit even on a rainy day and enjoy a book.

The rustic Pond Cabin is just under 200 square feet, can sleep 5 people. A fold-out sofa bed lower and full-size mattress are in the small low ceiling loft, accessed by the ladder. This space is tight, a steep ladder accesses no rails, and it can be very warm in the summer. Clean sheets, blankets, and pillows will be provided, but you will need to make up the beds. This cabin has its own out house a short distance from the cabin. The pond cabin is easily accessible with its own driveway and parking for 2-3 vehicles. It is a short walk to our cabin area. We have a "Host" sign on our front porch if you need to get more water or find us. A tent can be set up next to this cabin.

We are located in the middle of a recreational area. You can walk, ski, snowshoe, bike and hike right from the cabin to destinations like Hogback Mountain, Harlow Lake, Sugarloaf, Noquemanon Trail network, North Country Trail and trails that lead you to lake Superior shores.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION. This is a working homestead, and our cabins are rustic. We have lots of sounds around our homestead, including occasional chainsaws, dogs, sheep, cows, ducks and chickens, as well as a couple of roasters, so you will most likely hear some charming farm sounds. Our dogs are friendly, but they bark, especially when people come and go. We also have neighbors, and their dogs seem to think this is the place to be, so you may encounter their dogs as well. On a occasion, our neighbors may run a generator or have a night party. The cabins may have spiders and even mice, but we do our best to take precautions before your arrival.

The Homestead is only 8 miles from downtown Marquette, but the last 2 miles are trail roads and can be difficult to travel in the winter and spring thaw. We recommend a 4 wheel or all-wheel drive during these times,

Refunds will not be considered for mismanaged expectations, and any concerns can always be addressed with your host directly.

We do accept single night stays, and you will find a sheet of information in the cabin and instructions on how things work.

We no longer require a meet and greet, but our paths will hopefully cross while you are on the property. You can text or call with any questions you may have during your stay or stop by our home.

Best Hipcamp in Michigan 2022 runner-up.