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FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Watersmeet, MI
  • Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Northern Waters Casino Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kerr Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Watersmeet

With a stay at this bed & breakfast in Watersmeet, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Ottawa National Forest and 13 minutes by foot from Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center. .This bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Northern Waters Casino Resort and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Beaver Dam Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Northern Waters Casino Resort - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Paulding Light - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Kerr Lake - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Bond Falls - 25 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Waters Casino Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Mama's Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Strong's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Pigs Bar-B-Q - ‬2 min walk

About this property

FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP!

FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a small Bed & Breakfast located on the edge of the Ottawa National Forest & the Sylvania Wilderness Area. If you’re looking for a place to help you put away the cares and concerns of the world, look no further! We have been hosting guests for 10 years and have loved every minute of it. Our goal is to provide a peaceful, retreat-like experience for our guests and we do whatever we can to make you feel comfortable and welcome. Land O Lakes, WI is 2 miles to the south and Watersmeet, MI is 6 miles to the north. We’re within an hour’s drive from Bond Falls, Porcupine Mountains State Park, and Lake Superior. Nature surrounds you along with the peace and quiet that comes with it! We start your day with a large breakfast and you can end it in the large screened porch by the lake.


This large 1100 sq. ft. suite is on the lower level and has 2 bedrooms and a bath. It can sleep 4 comfortably. One room has a queen size bed and the other has 2 twins. The suite has a living/gathering area with a couch, love seat, and large screen TV, a wet bar with Kuerig, microwave, and small refrigerator, 2 bar tables and chairs for working or game playing, and a 9' regulation pool table. There's a 3-season private entrance for the suite.

We have a separate suite on the opposite side of the house from you and are as available as you wish for us to be. We love to visit with our guests but also want to give you your privacy if you so desire!

Please also check out the upper level suite with private bath that sleeps 2 (property #919649). The entire 3 bedroom/2 bath area is available to rent at a discount for larger groups and sleeps 6.

No smoking on Premises. Not suitable for young children.
There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a refrigerator and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Debbie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices

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

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

Property is also known as

Forest Gardens Getaway is bed & Breakfast Located Beautiful UP
Forest Gardens Getaway is Located Beautiful UP Watersmeet
Forest Gardens Getaway is Located Beautiful UP
Forest Gardens Getaway is bed & Breakfast Located Beautiful UP
Forest Gardens Getaway is Located Beautiful UP Watersmeet
Forest Gardens Getaway is bed & Breakfast Located Beautiful UP
Forest Gardens Getaway is Located Beautiful UP Watersmeet
Forest Gardens Getaway is Located Beautiful UP

FOREST GARDENS GETAWAY is a bed and breakfast located in the beautiful UP! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

Wonderful stay - excellent accommodations and great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snowmobile trip

Beautiful place and setting. Deb and Al were fantastic host. The accommodations were great and breakfast we had each morning was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing House and Hosts!

Thank you Deb and Alan for an amazing stay. The house was beautiful and the breakfast was fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This was an incredible find... me a couple friends stayed here and the place is beautiful and so are the hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to stay

Snowmobile trip, right off the trail, great place, awesome breakfast, outstanding host. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Northwoods relaxation

Secluded place in the woods with outstanding breakfast!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynell K.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is what life is about!! So peaceful & tranquil.

Best property and super clean house. The hostess Debbie & Alan are great & the cutest couple ever. A must see.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian B., Cheboygan

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect in every way!

Debbie and Alan are the kindest most gentle people on the planet. The setting and home are surreal, peaceful, and perfect. This was the absolute best VRBO rental experience we have ever had!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene, secluded lakeside retreat

Wonderful breakfast! Screened gazebo was magical, hosts friendly and attentive. They made us feel at home. Property is simply gorgeous with a lake and amazing flower gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinthe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

What a wonderful, magical experience! Deb and Alan are so kind and welcoming, and that they share their hospitality and beautiful home is such a treat for folks fortunate enough to stay with them. Everything was peaceful and serene, and every comfort that you might imagine wishing for they've already provided (the Kerurig stocked with pumpkin spice pods was a special delight!). Bring your appetite--Deb prepares the most delicious breakfasts; all day fuel for hiking, exploring, you name it. It was wonderful to visit over coffee and to take in the breathtaking beauty of the gardens and lake. Thank you both for making my stay so special and memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Northwoods Paradise

What a beautiful home! Debbie and Allen were wonderful host and made us feel so welcome. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in the Northwoods

We had a wonderful stay at Forest Gardens Getaway on Twist Lake. Very peaceful and serene setting. The hosts are very kind and accommodating. We stayed in their lower level. Very private. Many amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway for mom and daughters

The experience was beyond words! Debbie and Alan have crew a wonderful place to rest, relax, recharge, and reflect. We spent four nights and wouldn’t change a thing. Nature abounds here and even the rainy weather provided what we needed: our own private contemplation station in the Northwoods! The breakfasts and table settings were something we looked forward to every morning. We are so grateful to have had this opportunity. We highly recommend multi-night stay at Forest Gardens Getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

If you are looking for a welcoming, clean, quiet, and comfortable place to stay, look no further! My sister and I had to go to the U.P. and just needed a place to rest for the night before heading back down south. We really hit the jackpot with Forest Gardens! Debbie and Alan are the sweetest people ever. Their home is so beautiful and we enjoyed our time there very much. Breakfast was so delicious and their hospitality was next level. They made a fire for us, had relaxing music playing, lots of comfy blankets to use. We also enjoyed watching all of the birds while eating our breakfast. If I go back up to the area. I’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five stars- highly recommend!

Debbie and Alan are incredible hosts- one of the best vrbo properties and experiences we’ve ever had! Their home is exquisite - relaxing, peaceful, and comfortable. Their property and gardens are breathtaking- we really enjoyed relaxing on the deck after dropping off our child at college. Debbie’s breakfast was the best we had on our entire trip- so delicious! Book with confidence- highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abhi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts Debbie and Alan were outstanding, warm, friendly, helpful and hospitable. The breakfasts were delicious and made according to our dietary preferences. The location and exterior garden and woods were beautiful. I highly recommend this property for anyone visiting the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, friendly hosts!

This is a beautiful property with wonderful hosts - the breakfast was amazing too! We will definitely try to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and setting

The hosts were absolutely wonderful! Their home is just beautiful. The scenery is so serene and pretty. While eating a scrumptious breakfast we looked out over the lovely lake and watched ducks and herons in the water, saw a hummingbird on the feeder, as well as squirrels playing. Early morning coffee out in the screened in gazebo, we heard loons! We stayed in the lower level where we played pool and enjoyed the quiet in the evening! Very peaceful place and we really loved chatting with our hosts. Deb makes the best chocolate chip cookies!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A must go for those looking for a relaxing safe haven. Debbie and Alan are wonderful and welcoming hosts, and Debbie’s breakfasts will leave you speechless. The property is beautiful. Me and my girlfriend loved every second being there. The only negative was leaving, 10/10 relaxation retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

Wonderful hosts, spectacular views, spacious and private accommodations. And on top of it, delicious breakfast prepared by owner every morning. Location is close to waterfalls and Porcupine Mountains. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deb & Alan were fantastic hosts!!! Our stay was just perfect!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest Garden Getaway is the UP at its finest

We stayed overnight at the B and B and were not disappointed. Debbie is a great host and the property was beautiful. Rooms were clean and neat and everything was easy from the time we arrived. I would 10/10 recommend a stay at their BnB again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place, wonderful hosts, great food!

We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Exceptional!

Top 10 reasons ro stay at Forest Gardens Getaway! (Recommendations) #1 Stay at least a day longer than you plan, u will want to stay! #2 Engage in conversation with the owners, Debbie & Alan are wonderful and so comforting and peaceful, just the way the property is #3 They make the best breakfast I have ever had,make sure you are good and hungry in the morning! #4 Make dinner reservations and have snacks for the room. Eatery's are often booked up even for takeout #5 Be prepared to take plenty of pics especially if you are a novice photographer #6 If you are planning a Bachelorette party or wedding shower, renew vows.... this place is an overlooked gem in the U.P. #6 Plan ahead. Book and reserve early. Once here you will want to come often, makes a great anniversary retreat. #7 I'f you or anyone in your party/family has anxiety issues, depression, grief from loss or any issues on the spectrum - this is your place!! My BP dropped after just 1 hour here. #8 Request eating breakfast in the enclosed gazebo! Inside as well... the views are remarkable #9 Take a long walk along the paths, wonders of the trees and animal life are abundant #10 Worth every single cent, a true place of peace and compassion! With Much Love to Debbie & Alan (we will be back again!) -Joe & Tabitha Freeman 7/23/22-7/25/22
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022