Orchard Cabin

The Orchard Cabin is the first log cabin built on the property it sits next to the orchard and garden under large hemlock trees. The Cabin is located on the edge of the homestead and in the main compound area of the property insight of the owner’s cabin. The covered front porch overlooks the yard and pasture where the sheep and chickens forage. Through the garden there is a small pond with a hammock, sitting area and a fire ring for your use.

The Orchard cabin has two large lofts that are accessed by a ladder and bridge that connects them. The lofts are set up for sleeping with a queen size bed in one and a set of trundle beds in the other.  There is an extra twin size mattress under the trundel your welcome to use for a 5th guest and large sofa that could be used to sleep on and there is plenty of floor space for air mattresses (provided by you). Sheets and blankets pillows are provided for the four beds in the cabin, however daily maid service is not part of the package. This is a rustic cabin with electricity and  a hand pump for water. There are no showers for this cabin (plans for a sauna are in the works) however if you really must have a shower we could arrange a time you could use our shower. The YMCA offers showers and towels for a small fee and is easy to find in Marquette. 

The wood fired masonry stove is the heat source for this cabin.  The wood is provide in a shed attached to the cabin.  There is an outdoors composting toilet just is steps away.  You will find the kitchen fun to prepare meals in with stove, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, crockpot, cookware and dishes. There is plenty of room to sit and enjoy yourselves in the living dining area of this cabin.  Parking for 2-3 vehicles just feet from the cabin.

Once you arrive your only 8 miles from Marquette, MI however the last 2 miles in are on dirt logging roads. So in the spring and winter all-wheel or four wheel drive vehicle is recommended. You will not want to leave once you are here. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, collect fresh eggs (when they are laying) lay in the hammock listen to the sounds of nature and the barnyard or take an adventure hike, bike ride, snowshow, ski right out the door. 

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 chain saws, dogs, sheep, and chickens as well as a roaster so you will most likely hear some charming farm sounds.  Our dogs are friendly but they do 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 very rare occasion our neighbors may run a generator or have a night party.   The cabins may have spiders and an occasional mouse 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 a 2-day minimum stay, and like to try and meet with each party early in their stay.   We would be happy to take you on a short tour of the property if your interested let us know.    If you arrive after 9:00 pm we will meet with you the next day  at your convenience.