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Dan
November 2025
6 nights at Bear Tree Homestead
Wonderfully beautiful cabin and property. A true homestead with cows, chickens, ducks, and a sauna. I will be recommending this place to as many people as possible. Can hike from cabin to Lake Superior on the North Country Trail!
Phenomenal, very close to Marquette, but a feeling of great seclusion.
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Liz
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Tree Homestead
This was our second stay at the Orchard House, and it was every bit as magical as the first! Jill continues to be the perfect host — warm, attentive, and full of thoughtful touches (including another batch of her amazing homemade cookies!). The house itself is absolutely enchanting, from its cozy, well-appointed rooms to the peaceful property that feels like a true escape from the world.
We loved being so close to the Hogback trailhead — it makes for the perfect day hike before coming back to unwind in such a serene setting. We can’t wait to return and try out the new sauna on our next visit!
If you’re considering a stay at the Orchard House, don’t hesitate — it’s the kind of place that fills your soul and leaves you with memories you’ll want to relive again and again.
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Andrew Scott
October 2025
With pets
From the moment we arrived at the Pond Cabin, everything we experienced exceeded our expectations. The cabin itself was cute, cozy, and very clean. It had a lot more kitchen and camping supplies than we expected. Loved the layout. It comfortably slept three adults and two dogs.
The woods surrounding it and the pond are very beautiful and serene. No road sounds or artificial light, just peaceful nature and the quaint farmhouse. We were welcomed by our gracious hosts and their dogs who made us feel very at home, were so friendly, and made great recommendations for hikes and experiences.
The hike to Hogback mountain is a must. The view from the top and fall colors were just breathtaking and you can walk there right from the cabin! We spent most of a day hiking the NCT and were just blown away by the trails and views.
None of us knew how great the traditional Finnish sauna and cold plunge (into the crystal clear spring fed pond?!?) would relax and rejuvenate us. Wow!
Also worth mentioning it’s an easy, very pretty drive to Pictured Rocks. You can do it all.
All I can say is we will definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone who’s looking for what must be the ultimate UP experience.
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Keaton
October 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Another fantastic weekend in the U.P.! The colors were amazing and I'm glad I took my last minute trip there.
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Chris
October 2025
1 night at Bear Tree Homestead
The cabin was perfect, the land was beautiful, beds are quite comfy, oil lamps and fire are ever so cozy and the cookies so tasty. Hogback mountain trail is very close by and well worth the venture if you can manage a bit of a scramble at lest once. One evening here was not sufficient, we definitely plan to return.
Well worth checking out if taking a trip to the area or just looking to go somewhere beautiful and peaceful to retreat from the world for a while.
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rebecca
October 2025
2 nights at Bear Tree Homestead
Pond cabin is clean, comfortable on the inside, slept exceptionally well, in the warm and cozy loft, using wood stove that kept me warm all night using very little wood. For those who like disconnecting in primitive spaces where the sounds of birds and wind rustling through the trees, an occasional distant rooster's crow, then this is the place you'll not want to leave. So close to North Country trail and easy hike to Hogback Mtn summit with amazing views. Jill the hostess and her family were very friendly as were her 3 dogs. Only heard them bark for a short time in the distance 1st night, while they protected the homestead chickens from wildlife. Jill showed me the authentic Mongolian Yurt they just installed, located on the trail towards the North Country Trail and Hogback mtn. Beautiful! I thought it was easy to find using Jill's directions and my satellite map/location phone. I would definitely stay here again. Hiked Dead Man's River trail nearby many waterfalls, enjoyed Marquette MI Pasties Lawry's and Iron Town Pasty the best, Presque Isle Black Rocks at sunset, and Ore Dock & Black Rock Breweries. Even say an ore freighter being loaded at Marquette's active Ore Dock!
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Maya
October 2025
3 nights at Bear Tree Homestead
beautiful space ! such a special piece of land — couldn’t be more thankful jill + nick opened their home to visitors !
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Ozzy
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful spot in one of the prettiest parts of the country. The host is very helpful and the campsite is very spacious, private and well maintained. I absolutely recommend camping here.
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Mary
September 2025
25 ft Class C
Group trip
Awesome camping spot and great host.
We loved everything about this site.
Very peaceful and a large spot.
Matt checked in on us and made us feel very welcome.
Really close to some awesome riding trails.
Had a great stay and would highly recommend this camping spot.
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Mark
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Wonderful campsite and owners. We really enjoyed our stay and feel this place coincides with what the U.P. can offer: natural beauty, lots of space and a lot of privacy. We hope to return again.
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Morgan
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Our group had an amazing time camping on Matt’s land! He was extremely accommodating and was kind enough to show us around the property to ensure our event would work out on his property. There was plenty of firewood for us to purchase and use throughout the weekend, and Matt was very responsive and helpful when we needed to reach out. I highly recommended Maple Creek Farms for your stay—it is beautiful, private, and spacious!
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Lindsay
September 2025
Group trip
We have loved coming back to Orchard Cabin! This is my family's third trip in and second for a bike race. We love the cabins close proximity to forestville trail head mountain biking and Marquette. This is such a great way to experience Marquette and connect with nature. The host are super kind and great communicators, also a great baker!
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Slotty
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Tree Homestead
Off the beaten path but close to town and very close to some fun hikes/bikes/swims.
Very charming rustic+electric log cabin nestled in the forest. Would love to return in the future!
Thanks to Jill and Nick for opening up your cabin to us.
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Taylor
September 2025
With kids
The pond cabin at Bear Tree Homestead, really the entire homestead as well, is an inspiring, peaceful, rustic escape that we absolutely recommend. Jill and Nick are fantastic. A wonderful, welcoming getaway for making great memories. And the traditional Finnish sauna is very worth it.
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Nicole
September 2025
With kids
Such a sweet spot and worth the challenge of figuring out how to get there! A true homestead experience with incredible construction on the property, including the sauna down by the pond. For those looking for a unique stay, this is it. My 6 year old says she wants to live there:)
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Michael
September 2025
Group trip
Really cool tiny cabin. Perfect mix of camping and air bnb vibes!
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Dusty
August 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Amazing place. Beautiful property. Definitely my favorite Hipcamp so far. Host was great. Nothing bad to say
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Dusty
August 2025
16 ft travel trailer
With pets
Amazing place. Beautiful property. Definitely my favorite Hipcamp so far. Host was great. Nothing bad to say.
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Britton
August 2025
1 night at Bear Tree Homestead
Loved this cabin! It was absolutely adorable and very peaceful. We were greeted by the owners ducks in the pond behind the cabin. Directions were clear. Would stay again!
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JOSEF
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
The site is exactly as it's described and it was perfect for my friends and I.
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