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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Hessel, MI
  • Place, Castle Rock
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinac Bridge
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hessel

When you stay at this vacation home in Hessel, you'll be 7 minutes by car from Lake Huron. .This vacation home is 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel.
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What's nearby

  • Castle Rock - 22 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 23 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Bridge View Park - 26 min drive - 28.3 miles
  • Brevort Lake - 27 min drive - 26.3 miles
  • Mackinac Bridge - 30 min drive - 31.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ang-Gio's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sweet Winds Farm. Comfy Farmstay. Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Is, fresh eggs.


Welcome to Sweet Winds Farm!

Sweet Winds is a delightful, "step back in time" farm property located just 1 mile inland from Lake Huron in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. This retired farm is actively transitioning into a sustainable agricultural homestead. When you visit, you'll experience the early stages of this journey and are welcome to enjoy fresh eggs and whatever seasonal bounty is available from the gardens and hoop houses (its been a process, thank a farmer)!

The Space & Accommodations
The home perfectly blends the cozy charm of a cottage, a traditional UP cabin, and a farmhouse. It is incredibly cozy in the winter and surrounded by an abundance of nature and wildlife during the warmer months. Summer months have cool nights and comfortable days.

Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms (Comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests with 1 Queen, 1 Full, and 2 Twin beds).

Living Room: Features a warm, working wood stove perfect for chilly evenings.

Kitchen: Fully equipped with almost everything you need to prepare your own home-cooked meals.

Outdoor Amenities: A small front porch perfect for morning coffee, a charcoal grill for cooking up fresh-caught fish, and a chiminea for evening fires under spectacular, star-filled skies.

The Land: You will have entire access to the house and the private 10-acre property. Feel free to wander the grounds, explore the hoop houses, and drink from our excellent well water.

Location & Getting Around
Nestled off a paved highway and tucked 1.5 miles down a gravel road, the property offers a wonderfully private, secluded feel while keeping you connected to the best of the Eastern UP.

Central Hub: Ideally located for day trips to St. Ignace, the Les Cheneaux Islands, and Sault Ste. Marie.

Trail Access: Located directly adjacent to Snowmobile/ORV Trail #47, making it a perfect base camp for trail riders and outdoor adventurers. Gravel bike riding and cruisers do great along the country roads.

Other Things to Note
Connectivity: Cellular service works on the property. Please note that we do not currently have Wi-Fi, allowing you to truly unplug and connect with nature (though we may add it in the future based on guest demand!).

Entertainment: A TV screen and DVD player are available with a selection of movies.

Family Friendly: We have plenty of games, books, and toys for youngsters, plus acres of open space for them to safely run and play.

Ready to experience sustainable farm life in the UP?
For more details on our journey, visit us at http://www.Sweet Winds Farm.com
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Thank you for your stay! Check out time is 11am, unless otherwise arrangement are made. Please place garbage in green dumpster. Wash and put away dishes. Close gate. Safe travels.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Sweet Winds Farm. Comfy Farmstay. Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Is, fresh eggs. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute property, perfect for our weekend in the UP!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I like the location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a Comfy Country Home to come back to after touring the Sites that the Upper Peninsula has to offer. We Enjoyed Our Stay & Will Be Returning in the Future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean remote place to stay! We enjoyed unwinding after hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Family Get-away

Awesome property and great location. Easy to get to and had all the amenities of home and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful property

Beautiful peaceful property where our family was able to unwind after busy lake/island days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mackinac Island

Very clean and cozy property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice peaceful property. The chickens were cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tawan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet get away in Michigan UP

Nice place to stay to get away from everything. We loved the fresh eggs!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A taste of the UP

This property is secluded yet has easy access to I75 for visiting northern Michigan attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

denise c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

down on the farm

was a wonderful place to stay, we will come back someday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

verterans d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This property was perfect for our work group. Beds were comfortable, house was clean, location was great. Will definitely stay again. Thank you jessie!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

My wife and I wanted to stay somewhere peaceful and quiet but still close to st ignace, and this place was absolutely perfect. We loved watching the stars at night and drinking our coffee on the front porch in the mornings, we had a lot of fun seeing the chickens and collecting the fresh eggs! We had the best anniversary trip! We will most definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was incredible. Very nice farm house feel. Very very relaxing. We went up to go fishing and had more fun relaxing at the house. The owner is on it with any questions we had. The chickens were a blast. Fed them from our hands and pet them. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Great relaxing weekend. Place was clean and quiet just what we were looking for. Enjoyed watching the hummingbirds in the morning. All the amenities we needed were provided. Stayed up and watched the northern lights and meteor shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway, home away from home! Very relaxing and can unplug from everything. My daughter didn’t even care that we put her tablet up for the weekend. She cried when it was time to go saying she didn’t want to leave lol. We are already talking about going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

We enjoyed our time on the farm. Our cell service was hit and miss, but we were busy taking in all that Hessel and Cedarville has to offer. The rooster and chickens can be entertaining as well. If you're looking for a relaxing atmosphere with most of the comfort of home, this place is for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful summer getaway

What a lovely spot! Close to the ferry to visit the island, as well as some cute small towns. Our 2 year old loved visiting the chickens and exploring the yard, and we all loved the fresh eggs. Wear pants and socks when exploring outside - we encountered many ticks. Loved watching all the birds and even saw some early morning deer visitors. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leeann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved it at Sweet Winds Farm. The location was perfect for our planned trip to Mackinac Island. Super convenient and easy. The home itself was clean, perfect amount of room for our family of 6, but also cozy and warm feeling. Not great cell service, but that was a blessing. It felt like a step back in time a little to just enjoy family time and make breakfast together before heading out for the day. We had everything we needed there - lots of towels, pillows, and full kitchen.My kids LOVED the chickens on the farm. They were sweet and fun to feed. Jessie was also great at communicating throughout our entire stay. I’d love to come back again some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

UP Getaway

We had a few days to spend in the UP and we were happy to stay at Sweet Winds farm. My kids enjoyed watching the chickens in the yard and commented on how quiet it is there. The accommodations worked out well for our family of 6. We enjoyed looking at the nature books and playing some of the board games provided at the property when it was raining or before we left for our excursions. The property is 20-25 minutes from the Narnia trail (Bush Bay trail) in Cedarville, which is just dreamy! It also worked out for us to take in the sights at Whitefish point, Sault Ste Marie, and St. Ignace. Thanks form providing a peaceful retreat for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025