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FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B

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Escape to FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY, a serene Bed & Breakfast nestled on the edge of Ottawa National Forest. Unwind with ski-in/ski-out access, relax in the large screened-in gazebo or by the fireplace with a cocktail in hand. This peaceful retreat offers private bathrooms, robes, and TV for added comfort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located in Watersmeet, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Ottawa National Forest and Sylvania Wilderness can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Gateway Lodge Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Watersmeet, MI

What's nearby

  • Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Beaver Dam Lake - 10 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Northern Waters Casino Resort - 13 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bond Falls - 35 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Dinner Lake - 36 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Road House Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Big Mama's Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪One for My Baby - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Eagles Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪D & J's Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B

Bed & breakfast by the lake
FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B provides a garden and more. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this bed & breakfast offering ski-in/ski-out access, ski lift privileges, and ski privileges. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A porch, a billiards/pool table, and books
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B include comforts such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens, and refrigerators

Property manager

Debbie and Alan Piel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

We are Secluded Quiet Located Upper Peninsula
We are Secluded Quiet Located Upper Peninsula Watersmeet
We are Secluded Quiet BED & Breakfast Located Upper Peninsula
We are Secluded Quiet BED & Breakfast Located Upper Peninsula
We are Secluded Quiet Located Upper Peninsula Watersmeet
We are Secluded Quiet BED & Breakfast Located Upper Peninsula
We are Secluded Quiet Located Upper Peninsula Watersmeet
We are Secluded Quiet Located Upper Peninsula

Frequently asked questions

Is FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B located?

Located on a lake, this ski-in/ski-out bed & breakfast in Watersmeet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ottawa National Forest and Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Beaver Dam Lake and Allen Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

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

Best place ever

If you are looking to relax or get out and do things this is your place.Our stay could not have been any better. Debbie and Al are so friendly and want to make your stay the best they can that they go way above any expectations.I cannot say enough about our stay. And I will not even say anything about the breakfast you have to experience it for yourself!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful getaway up north

Excellent, quiet, beautiful surroundings, yummy breakfast and the best hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay & Megan D.

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

Perfect Get Away

The home is beautiful and the solitude and view are well worth the trip. The hosts are amazing and the breakfast is delicious! We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiaqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Amazing hosts

Great location, house and hosts. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was perfect! The location, the hosts, the food, etc...I can not say enough how wonderful this place is. Many of my friends and family have requested info with plans to visit in the near future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

judith.resetargmail.com

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Such a beautiful home and surrounding area. The owners were so great and we really appreciated their hospitality, delicious breakfast and wonderful conversation!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Amazing home and amazing stay

Debbie and Alan are the best hosts we’ve ever had. We only stayed the night but that evening was so relaxing, the bedroom was perfect and the breakfast was fantastic. We recommend anybody stay here if you’re looking for a nice quiet retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

relaxing, elegant retreat in the U.P.

Gorgeous secluded home surrounded by nature, with beautiful views of adjacent small lake. Exceptionally pleasant hosts and terrific breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend Northwoods Getaway

Beautiful facility and grounds. Debbie and Alan were very cordial and accommodating. They serve an outstanding breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful retreat deep in the woods. Wonderful hosts and beautiful property. Nature all around. Couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Excellent!!!

This was our first Bed and Breakfast stay and it was such a great experience. Debbie and Alan are great people. Highly recommend a stay with them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Lovely

Lovely setting, home and hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, serene location with lots of hiking adjacent. Lovely, unique house with an excellent guest room. Owners quite gracious and helpful. Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine S.

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

A gem

Beautiful property, lovely hosts. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nadine W.

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

Up North Get Away

Our stay with Debbie and Alan was great. Their home looks like a resort. The amenities were beautiful and they made us feel right at home. We would definitely stay here again if we’re up this way .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful retreat

Debbie and Alan are gracious hosts with a beautiful home. If you are looking for a peaceful and serene retreat, this is your dream. They go above and beyond to meet your needs, are informative and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi F.

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

Absolutely Magical

It was wonderful! Debbie and Al are very special hosts, they put love into absolutely everything they did to make our stay very relaxing and special! The accommodations were perfect, the food was outstanding and Debbie made the best chocolate chip cookies we've ever had! The overall experience we had magical time! Thank you Debbie and Al, you are very special people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina K., St. Charles, IL

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

Simply great.

The home is beautiful, the surroundings serene, and the hosts warm and accommodating (and great cooks!). We hiked, kayaked, and mountain biked, enjoyed delicious dinners and shopped a bit. We were sad to leave and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bob G., St. Charles

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

Watersmeet

Wonderful property only outdone by the owners Debbie and Alan. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most peaceful stays we have ever had. Debbie and Allen were phenomenal hosts. Beautiful home and surrounding grounds. Breakfast was very filling and you will not leave hungry. Planning to come back and that was before I even walked in the door!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayme M., Burkittsville, Maryland

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

Spectacular Accommodations!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous wood and stone home overlooking Twist Lake. Beautifully decorated with attention to so many details like piped in bird sounds from the outside. The gourmet breakfasts were fantastic. Living quarters were very private and quiet. We were so happy with this little piece of heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Spectacular!

My husband and I have been coming up north to the Eagle River area for many years and typically stay in a cottage on a lake. We decided to try something new this year and stayed at Debbie and Alan’s bed and breakfast. The property was absolutely stunning and the location was great. Debbie and Alan were wonderful hosts providing great conversation, tips about local spots to visit and absolutely incredible breakfasts. We really loved our stay and hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary W., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Retreat Experience

This bed and breakfast is a warm retreat that is very special. The hosts are a wonderful couple who make every effort to insure their guests are comfortable. We were greeted with delicious chocolate chip cookies and a coffee/tea bar was always available. The included breakfast was always delicious, The home itself is a wonderful design and the grounds add to the experience with a rock garden and water element.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021