Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81450 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Baldwin, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
Shrine of the Pines6 min drive
Big Star Lake23 min drive
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Swinging Fly cabin! It’s a true cabin in the woods located on the Middle Branch of the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin Michigan (trout season applies on this section of river). It’s been recently remodeled from top to bottom - it’s a gem to be enjoyed year round. The Swinging Fly is located on 8.2 acres of property which includes 1,320 feet of private river frontage. You can fish right out the back of the cabin, or a short five minute drive down the road and you're floating on the headwaters of the Pere Marquette’s famous flies-only waters (year round fishing). There is also canoeing and hiking trails available. Try a section of North Country National Scenic Trail, it's the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont and it passes right though the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Lake County also boasts 393 lakes, and 42 trout streams to explore within its boundaries.

Wood is provided for use with the outdoor fire pit. Please no Bond-fires.

Property manager

Charles Brammer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor Space

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

The cabin is not baby proofed. Supervise children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Keep dirt and water out of the cabin. Hang wet items outside during summer. Waders can hang inside during winter if over boot trays.

Do your own dishes. Any excessive messes beyond laundry should be cleaned by the guest or an excessive cleaning fee may be charged.

No Waders worn in cabin. Four chairs are set up outside to don waders. During winter months there will only be one chair in breezeway do to snow.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Birch Grove Trailhead and White Pine Trail State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

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What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
Shrine of the Pines - 6 min drive
Balwin Teen Health Center - 9 min drive
Big Star Lake - 23 min drive
Ferris State University - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Red Rooster - 14 min drive
Dairy Queen - 8 min drive
Barski - 11 min drive
Northern Exposure Cafe - 6 min drive
Edie's Log Bar - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Pere Marquette River and Shrine of the Pines. Balwin Teen Health Center and Big Star Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Apr 6, 2024

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

Incredible Cabin!

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay. Both the cabin and the setting are beautiful, and Charles is an excellent host! We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Mar 12, 2024

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

Perfect for Fly Fishing Trips!

The property is fantastic and Charles was great to communicate with throughout our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

Jan 24, 2024

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

Perfect secluded cabin

This log cabin in the woods has all the comforts of home, especially a fireplace that makes it so cozy you’ll never want to leave. It is so secluded from the moment you drive onto the property and the river running past the front of the cabin is just gorgeous. The owner is very responsive and gives you all the tips and info you need to make it an enjoyable and relaxing stay. It couldn’t have been a better winter getaway for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean G., Ann Arbor

Dec 4, 2023

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

Perfect cabin

We just finished our weekend stay and had a great experience! Three of us came to Baldwin for a weekend of Steelhead Fishing (definitely not Steelhead Catching, tough weekend) and had a wonderful stay. The Cabin is situated perfectly to launch into the Flies Only section. The hosts were easy to communicate with and quite accommodating. We fished hard, relaxed harder, ate well in town (highly recommend 876) and had a great time. We'll be back- and hope the fish will be as well!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth T.

Oct 22, 2023

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

Lovely weekend

Cabin was great for a quiet weekend away. Plenty of space to relax and very pretty property right on the stream.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charles Brammer

Our family of four - Dad, Mom, & 2 teenagers, enjoy coming to our cabin for some quiet relaxation and outdoor activities, including drift boat fishing on the river, nature hikes, outdoor fires, horseshoes, riding ATVs nearby, and reading on the dock. We also love to take a dip in the river on hot days. Its a great spot to play catch or just put a float out tied to a anchor and relax with a favorite beverage in hand.

Why they chose this property

Its close to everything, yet secluded. We almost never see anyone pass by on this section of river.

What makes this property unique

Great location on the river, peaceful and quiet area. Since we own both sides of the river, the view is ours to enjoy and lawn chairs in the river are never a issue. It’s a great place for 2 families to come so the kids have friends because the third bedroom is detached but joined overhead by a roof over the breezeway, allowing space and privacy for sleeping.