Beautiful 4-BD house with heated in-ground pool,fiber internet and trails!

Welcome to The Lodge Retreat, a spacious and secluded 3600 sq ft log cabin lodge perfect for your next group getaway! You will have the entire home (minus basement,garage and 3 closets) all to yourselves! Nestled on 40 private acres, this beautifully designed retreat offers a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay.

Your Secluded Michigan Escape

The Lodge Retreat is ideally located for both tranquility and adventure. We're just 35 minutes from Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant, MI) and Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI), making us a great option for visiting families or groups. The lodge is situated a quarter-mile off a paved road with a winding blacktop driveway through mature trees, offering true seclusion.

Comfort & Convenience for Everyone

Designed with your vacation needs in mind, "The Lodge Retreat" comfortably sleeps 12+ guests, making it ideal for large groups, family reunions, or private events. You'll find a wide array of amenities to enhance your stay:
Also… rumor is, a movie theater room is coming to the basement this fall along with a social room in the heated garage for cold winter days!

Indoor Comforts

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Prepare delicious meals with ease! Our kitchen boasts a dishwasher, two ovens, an air fryer, crockpot, serving essentials, mixer, and a coffee pot (with coffee and creamer provided). Multiple spices. A high chair is also available. Paper towel, dish detergent are also provided.

Inviting Living Room: Relax by the fieldstone fireplace (wood and gas), while enjoying the Smart TV.

Flexible Dining: A 4-person dining table, a bar with 3 stools, and two 6-foot folding tables with 10 chairs provide ample seating for your entire crew.

Game Room Fun: The upper-level loft features a Smart TV, a 10-person poker table with chips and cards, indoor basketball, foosball, and a variety of board games. There's even a dedicated area with toys for younger guests.

Work & Laundry: Desktop workspace with fiber internet ensure you can stay connected if needed. A full-size washer and dryer are available for your free use on the main floor. Laundry detergent available.

Bathroom Essentials: The lodge includes a full bathroom and a half bath on the main floor, plus full baths in both master suites. All are equipped with shampoo, conditioner, body soap, blow dryers, towels and toilet paper.

Sleeping Arrangements

We offer a variety of comfortable sleeping options:

Bedroom 1 (Main Level): Queen-size bed with a semi-firm mattress, and Smart TV.

Bedroom 2 (Main Level): Queen-size bed with a firm mattress and walk-out access to the screened-in porch.

Master Suite 1 (Upper Level): Queen bed, one twin w/trundle, walk-out balcony with two chairs, in-room sink, vanity, and a full private bath.

Master Suite 2 (Upper Level): Queen bed, 1 twin bed, walk-in closet, in-room kitchenette (microwave, mini-fridge, sink) and Smart TV, and an additional half-room with a dresser and two twin beds. This suite also includes a full private bath.

Additional Sleeping: A queen and a twin air mattress are available in Bedroom 1's closet.

Linens: All linens are provided, with extras readily available.

Outdoor Adventures

Screened Porch: Enjoy the views from the screened porch with comfortable seating, a pellet grill (with pellets), andPool towels are also provided here.

Heated In-Ground private pool. Take a refreshing dip in our heated in-ground pool with a diving board. (Please note: Swim at your own risk; life jackets are not provided). Pool floating devices available. The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend (weather permitting, maybe sooner). Thru Labor Day weekend(weather permitting may be later)

Bonfire Pit: Gather around the outdoor fire pit with provided wood, fire starters, and camping chairs for cozy evenings under the stars. Corn hole available

Grilling Options: Choose between a charcoal grill and a pellet grill for your outdoor cooking needs. (Pellets and charcoal provided)

Hiking Trails: Explore the property on our scenic hiking trails. Please note: Trails are closed from September 15th to December 1st for safety and out of respect for hunters.

Pet-Friendly Stays

We're happy to be a dog-friendly home! To ensure a pleasant experience for all guests and maintain our property, we do have a few simple rules:

Dogs must be crated when left unattended if they have any tendencies to jump on doors or not potty trained fully.

Dogs are not allowed in the pool, on beds, or on any furniture.

Please use the designated area away from the home for dog urination and defecation to prevent yard damage.

All pet waste must be disposed of.

Evidence of pet hair on furniture or beds, or any waste/damage to the yard will incur a cleaning or damage fee.

Feel free to take your dogs on the hiking trails!

Nearby Attractions & Dining

Local Restaurants:

Antlers (Canadian Lakes) - 25 mins

The Royals (Canadian Lakes) - 25 mins

Ice Cream Parlor (Barryton) - 5 mins

Attractions:

Canadian lakes castle 20 mins

CMU campus - 30 mins

Ferris State University - 30 mins

Soaring Eagle Casino - 35 mins

Buckley Canoe/Kayak Rentals - 20 mins

Rooftop Landing - 25 mins

Houghton Lake - 1 hour

Cadillac - 1 hour

Hardy Dam - 50 mins

Baldwin ORV trails - 50 mins

The Lodge Retreat is perfect for large groups and private events. Please inquire for more information on hosting your special occasion with us.

Ready to reconnect with nature and create lasting memories? We look forward to welcoming you to The Lodge Retreat!