Beautiful wooded setting in Lakes of the North!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pool
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Elmira, MI

Schuss Mountain
‪35 min drive‬
Boyne Mountain
‪39 min drive‬
Otsego Lake State Park
‪40 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Loft

3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Main 1

1 Queen Bed

Main 2

1 Queen Bed

Walkout Basement Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Loft Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the peace and quiet of this very private setting at the end of a cul-de-sac in the woods. Features a large gathering area, as well as a finished basement.

Easy access to ORV and Snowmobile trails, skiing, boating, canoeing, golf, and the many other activities available in the Lakes of the North community.

Enjoy miles of hiking in the trails and State land that is directly adjacent to the cottage.

Property manager

Brian Austin

Languages

English

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

There is an additional $50 charge for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

While bedding is provided, guests are required to bring towels or risk paying an extra $50 cleaning charge. I do this to avoid higher cleaning fees.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elmira

Located in Elmira, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Boyne Mountain and Gaylord Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Otsego Lake State Park and Grass River Natural Area. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elmira, MI

What's nearby

Schuss Mountain - 35 min drive - 31.9 km
Boyne Mountain - 39 min drive - 30.8 km
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 39 min drive - 31.3 km
Otsego Lake State Park - 40 min drive - 26.0 km
Torch Lake - 41 min drive - 41.5 km

Restaurants

‪Green-Lantern Bar - ‬16 min drive
‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬17 min drive
‪Caruso's Family Dining - ‬16 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬17 min drive
‪Settings Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful wooded setting in Lakes of the North! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful wooded setting in Lakes of the North! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful wooded setting in Lakes of the North!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful wooded setting in Lakes of the North!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful wooded setting in Lakes of the North! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Gaylord Country Club, Otsego Lake State Park and Au Sable River. Call of the Wild Museum and Intermediate Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

30 March 2025

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

Winter weekend getaway

Upon arrival the house was very easy to check into, and clean and ready for us! We had 4 families stay here, 8 adults and 8 children, and the space was perfect for everyone. We had a couple questions and the host was very quick to respond and was very helpful! It’s about 30 minutes to Boyne Mountain, and the access to the Lakes of the North clubhouse was awesome as the kids had a blast swimming! Will rent here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn R.

5 January 2024

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

Great stay

Home was beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

9 February 2025

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

Great home for a snowmobile trip!

The house was as advertised and met all of our needs! The home was close to a private trail leading to the marked trail system. The host was very helpful with any issues that arose. Will definitely consider this listing for future trips!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary D.

4 August 2024

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

Two Buck Cabin

Nice cabin and surroundings. The host was easy to communicate with and very accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

13 August 2023

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

Great Property

Great Location for Golf, great house!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri C.

20 August 2024

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

It rained all weekend

It was very nice. Loved the connection w all ages, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

16 July 2023

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

Family vacation

Location perfect, lower level beds not the best, but overall great place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

28 August 2024

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

Great place to stay!

Loved the property! We stayed with six adults and four kids and it was the perfect size for our group. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The Lakes of the North area offered an indoor pool perfect for the kids and there was also a lake with a small beach area. We also brought our UTV and had access to the trails basically at the end of the driveway - it was perfect and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

17 August 2024

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

Great location

Great communication. Owner went over and above with accommodations. The trails are and the end of the road for anyone riding ATVs/snowmobiles.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Flint charter township, MI

25 July 2022

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

Michigan adventure

A large but cozy cabin in the north Michigan woods! clean and affordable, near a beautiful lake . Our family had a great time… Hoping we can come back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

28 September 2021

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend. We were impressed with the cleanliness of cabin & plenty of room ( & beds) for the whole family. The ATV trails are close by so we could ride for a while then go back to cottage and relax. We highly recommend & Hope to stay again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

15 June 2023

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

Awesome Spot

The house was awesome and exactly as described. It also had a ton of room for parking. Our favorite part was that it was tucked away from others. Will definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L.

7 August 2023

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

Family Get- together.

Lots of room. Comfortable. Close to day trips to points of interest.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert H.

3 August 2023

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

golf trip

we had 9 people stay and there was ample room for everyone. we each had our own bed which was nice. the cabin is a little secluded which is what we liked but only 15 min. to Gaylord. will rebook for next year. this was our 3rd stay at this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith K., Granger, IN USA

24 July 2023

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

Great Place to Stay!

This was a great place to stay if you're looking for privacy and seclusion. The cabin was very comfortable and inviting. We felt like we were alone in the woods, but we were within 20 minutes of dining, groceries, gas, etc. The cabin is located in the middle of all the places you would want to visit. We took day trips tp Boyne Mountain, Petoskey, Mackinaw City, and Cheboygan. we also were content with spending a few days just hanging around the cabin. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry Wrozek W., Blissfield, MI

22 July 2023

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

Beautiful setting

We enjoyed our stay here so much. We had 3 generations of our family from 4 to 68 and 2 choc. labs. Lots of room for the dogs to run and explore. The property is secluded and surrounded by nature. ATV trails right down the road. Our host was very accommodating and responded right away to our questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

28 July 2024

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

Beautiful home with plenty of space

We stayed at Brian’s cabin for 2 separate weeks this summer. We had an absolute blast. We took advantage of the pool at the clubhouse, beach house, and lake Harold. The house has plenty of space for the 13 people plus our puppy. Everything was easy and readily accessible at the house. We cooked plenty of meals in the kitchen with no issues and enjoyed games and family time by the fire. We will definitely be returning here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

12 July 2024

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

Great home for what we wanted to do

We went to Michigan to ride our OHVs. Had a great time. Were able to ride in and out of the house to some trails. House was clean. Host was awesome and very quick to respond. Minor issue with garage disposal, but host had someone to us in a few hours to fix. Overall great experience, would rent again if we were to come back to this area. Thanks Brian!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron B., Jackson

14 February 2023

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

Privacy & Location

The house, property, manager/owner, cost was all good, only problem is the steep driveway, we arrived before the plow guy was able to get rid of the slush & ice at the bottom of drive so most of us parked in the dead end street which turned out to be ok and no issues. plenty of room for sleds and close to back trails, this was a return trip for my family and we plan to be back every winter, thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Holly J.

20 August 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zara M.

20 August 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cori F., Grand Ledge MI

18 November 2022

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

Weekend getaway

There were 3 couples and we all enjoyed our stay! Upstairs was a little warm, need fans, but the rest of the cabin was very cozy and comfortable. We ate at the little restaurant by the golf course and had terrific food and service. Took advantage of the indoor pool, water temp was perfect and hot tub amazing! Very quiet location and enjoyed walking the backroads.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maycy L.

4 October 2022

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

Golf trip

Rented the place for a long weekend with bunch of guys for golf. The location was great and most amenities were provided. The only complaint we have is dog poop everywhere outside. A couple of the guys stepped on it..lol Please pick up the poops!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

21 September 2022

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods

Cabin is secluded and clean perfect for a getaway. Amble parking for a trailer and trial is within feet of the driveway.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

5 September 2022

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

Labor day tradition

Our extended family just left this jewel in the middle of Lakes of the North. We had lots of fires with plenty of privacy on a cul de sac so kids could ride bikes. The club house swimming was pricy for many trips but really clean and fun for all. Make sure and bring your own towels but lots of other amenities were included!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Austin

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Loft

Main 1

Main 2

Walkout Basement Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Loft Bath

Main floor bath

Spaces

About this property