Your creative sanctuary: a tranquil 2-bed cabin on 6 private wooded acres. It’s designed to help you unplug. Instead of TV, find art supplies & instruments waiting for your imagination. Play records on the vinyl/bluetooth speaker. Read by the fireplace. Let the kitchen inspire your baking. Explore Lake Huron, or hike & birdwatch at Port Crescent State Park. Evenings bring forest stargazing. In final relaxation, enhance your stay by renting the mobile sauna. Message us when your creativity peaks.
The space
We call our place: Star Forest Stay. The main and guest bedroom doors are pocket doors with privacy glass that do not lock. There are skylights in the main room and bathroom above the shower.
The main bedroom has the shower area inside a private entrance bathroom that can be shared with other guests.
Cooking and Baking Kitchen Amenities: You’ll have access to a full kitchen with additional amenities including a full line of spices and herbs, an assortment of oils, a knife set, a popcorn maker, a blender, a small food processor, a coffee grinder, an espresso machine, a vegetable spiralizer, a kitchenaid mixer, a pastry board and baking sheets, a cast iron skillet and a full set of non-stick select pans by calaphon, and a donut maker. We also have a fire pit and 3 burner outdoor BBQ grill with utensils located in the kitchen. There is no dishwasher on site. Please contact us with any questions you may have if you’re not sure how to use.
Summer A/C: We have automated A/C units in the main room and laundry room that can cool the whole place. We also have floor and ceiling fans to circulate the cool air in the space. We have found that the units can cool the space down to about 72 degrees on a 90 degree day.
Winter Fireplace: there is a remote to turn the fireplace in and off. There are 3 AA batteries located in the drawer next to the fireplace in case they need to be replaced. Please make sure to turn off before you leave In order to maintain unattended propane fire integrity.
Water: This place runs on well water and a septic tank. We have recently installed a water softener with Culligan water and it is great for washing dishes/laundry and showering. We will also have a 5 stage filtered water faucet at the kitchen sink.
The Forest: our 6 acre forest bumps right up to Port crescent state park. We have groundskeepers that upkeep the land between guests. Please use the “pack it in, pack it out” method when staying here. That means, no alcohol bottles thrown from the back porch or cigarette butts flicked anywhere within our area.
Guest access
Your access includes the entire main floor as described. We kindly request that guests refrain from entering the crawl space. Additionally, to ensure our housekeeping team is well-equipped, specific drawers are locked and labeled for their exclusive use.
Other things to note
Guest Requirements & Property Rules
Reservation Standards: We value the integrity of our retreat and prioritize hosting guests with a proven history of positive reviews. To maintain our standards, we manually vet all booking requests.
Verification & Agreement: To finalize your stay, the primary guest must provide a valid government-issued ID and sign our Rental Agreement within 48 hours of booking. Your reservation is not confirmed until these documents are received and reviewed. We reserve the right to uphold our cancellation policy for guests who do not complete these requirements.
Sauna: Our wood-fired traveling sauna (@pondrsauna) is often on-site and available for guest rental. Please message us before your arrival for a discounted add-on. Note: If the sauna is rented elsewhere during your stay, we will coordinate a brief window to pick it up.
Hunting: To ensure a peaceful environment, hunting is strictly prohibited on our 6 acres. This cabin is a retreat space and is not equipped for dressing game.
