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Your home, away from home!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Gladwin, MI
  • Secord Lake Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Lancer
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lakeside Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Lower Level Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Living Room

1 Double Futon

Main Level Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Pullout

1 Double Futon

Upper Level Bedroom #1

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upper Level Bedroom #2

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main Level Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Level Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your home, away from home!

The Crown Jewel Lodge is one of our largest most modern with a hit of cottage like aesthetics sitting on 9.8 acres. Sugar River runs across the estate in the back with pathways open for recreational activities, such as fishing, biking, hiking and many other activities. The Lodge is roughly 2,600 SQ FT with 3 floors including the basement 5 bedrooms, 2 on the top level, 1 on the mail level and 2 on the lower level. 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. Each level has its own bathroom. Three car garage, propane powered kitchen area, bar area, oven, stove, fridge, microwave and outdoor barbecue grill and lamb rotisserie oven along with bonfire pits. Hammock, lawn chairs, benches and more. The main level bathroom has a jet-propelled jacuzzi and the backyard has a jet-propelled hot tub on the wraparound. Entertainment areas on all 3 levels and SONOS surround sound speakers built into the cottage. Karaoke system as well. Air conditioned and ventilation equipped. Secure and designated. Verizon 4GLTE powered Internet Connection with extended WiFi. There is a beautiful designated smoking sun room that overlooks the river. Child's play area level 3, baby crib included along with many children games and entertainment areas. The lower level has a game area equipped with a pool table, dart table, ping pong, beer pong tables, and sitting area lounge included with your reservation. The lower level has its own walkout deck area as well. The maximum capacity sleeps up to 18 adults and children. The estate is pet friendly and is equipped with an electric fence. Checking in may be requested earlier. Please inquire if needed. Enjoy!

Property manager

Rita Aljic
Premier Host

Languages

Croatian, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby cribs available.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Pets must be contained within and or on premises.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Explore only within the estates designated trails.
Unless leaving the estate only explore within the premises. Hunting is not permitted near or around premises.
Please place any used towels and dish ware in the laundry and kitchen areas prior vacating. Failure to do so additional cleaning fees may be assessed.
Please be sure to place garage into bags and toss into bins provided by the side garage and main garage as we have added a total of six bins.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gladwin

Located in Gladwin, this cabin is on a river. Secord Lake Marina and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaverton Schools Nature Area and Gladwin School Nature Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gladwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Secord Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Lancer - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Lakeside Golf Course - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Sugar Springs Golf Club - 16 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Pratt Lake - 19 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The River House Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O'Sullivan Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Woodland Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Shoe Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Secord Township - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your home, away from home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Your home, away from home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your home, away from home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your home, away from home! located?

This family-friendly Gladwin cabin is located on a river, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Secord Lake Marina, and within 6 mi (10 km) of M-30 Roadside Park and Gladwin Township Hall. Hummerson Lake and Clement Township Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

House of Restoration L.

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

Great stay

Stay was great as always. Nice and relaxing. I took one star off cleanliness because the sun room had a strong cigarette smell. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

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

Fun

We had a blast besides 10" of snow!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Excellent for large groups!

We had a great time. There was ample space for our large group and had everything we needed. The hot tub and game room were a huge hit with the teens and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will D.

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

Holiday stay

It was fantastic. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great Family Thanksgiving Stay!

My family and I stayed here for thanksgiving! The house is great and the perfect log cabin! We have 11 people and a couple of dogs and there was room and bedrooms for everyone which worked out perfectly! The property is awesome and will be staying here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great place for a family getaway

Beautiful home that was well decorated for the holiday season. Plenty of space for an extended family of 18. Cleanliness was 10/10. Driveway was plowed and salted which was a great peace of mind with the winter weather. Would highly recommend. Hours of fun and laughter to be had in the many spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Nice, clean and private location

Had a great time and was very impressed with the cabin. Had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. It one of those "Same time, same place next year". Thanks for a worry free stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing experience

We rented this property with high hopes, but unfortunately, we left disappointed due to a few issues. Firstly, there were no working smoke detectors in the home, which is a major safety concern and a non-negotiable for me. Secondly, the hot tub was in terrible condition – the water looked green and filthy.For future guests, I hope these important matters are taken seriously and fixed promptly. It’s a shame because the location and overall layout of the home were nice, but safety and cleanliness should always come first.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mike H.

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

Family Getaway

We were a group of 12 (10 adults and two kids under 3) and fit comfortably at the property. Everything was as advertised in the property description except for the water access since the stars down to river were roped off. We'd stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy M.

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

Annual family vacation

The house needs some repairs. There is a sewer smell when we sit by the camp fire. We had an overall great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great place for families.

This was the perfect house for our family’s weekend get together. It had plenty of room and there was a lot of fun things to keep the kids busy. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Michael

Had a great time and a local golf course and fishin close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laina H.

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

Beautiful setting

Serene property with large gathering areas and multiple individual areas. Meet our large families needs with ages ranging from infant to 85yrs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Sibling getaway

Very relaxing around the fire pit, clean house, unfortunately the pool table needs work and the staircase down to the creek was very scary, would not want children playing on that staircase
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Perfect vacation rental

I had my 50th birthday at this get away. Family and friends,.it was very spacious. Will come.agaiin. Wish I could have stayed another night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma W.

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

Breathtaking

Very relaxing beautiful place. Our family really enjoyed this!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

A nice getaway spot for many.

Overall great stay. We only had a little trouble with the hot water but the host was very quick with finding someone to repair it for us. Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Overall a great stay in a beautiful home.

Nonstick cookware was scratched up. Lots of cooking utensils provided. Corn kernals found in one bed, pinecones found in another. Plenty of towels provided, but could use more wash cloths. Night stand in master bedroom unstable. Liggts are dim, could use more/brighter lighting. Directions to home via Google Maps are about 1/2 mile off. Overall a beautiful home. Host very responsive to messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Delightful Cabin

Everything about this weekend rental was east and wonderful! The owner communicated well, the house was exactly as expected, and as a result our time was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Large Home for Family Gatherings

In Gladwin for our son’s destination wedding. Found the perfect home to host family and friends for a wedding weekend. Many memories made with lots of places to sit and visit from the large kitchen table dining area, to the enclosed porch, back deck and lower level for kids to hang out….simply fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaytlen B.

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend!

We stayed here for our intimate wedding with just siblings & parents. It was absolutely gorgeous & worked perfectly for a venue. The property manager was very quick to respond to questions and the house was extremely clean! The hot tub was perfect! The stairs to the river are currently broken so they are taped off but we didn’t mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorden G.

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

Great stay with family and friends

Very nice cabin and property. Everything that could be needed was included. Definitely recommend for get together with friends and family. Would love to come back during summer/fall and see what the rest of the property has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vova K.

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

New Year celebration

Everything excellent, if you want relax and stay far away from people good place to stay and spend time with family , a lot different games , but one little issue who loves Xbox games, controller doesn’t work , everything else perfect, thanks for our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas K.

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

Guys Trip

We had 12 guys come up to play golf by the cabin. The house had great location with many resources nearby. House setup was wonderful and gave many options for us to entertain ourselves. Front yard was great for yard games and the back deck gave great views of the forest/river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENDALL S.

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

Gorgeous Log Cabin

The property is absolutely beautiful. 5 stars for sure. We had 18 men here for an ice fishing event nearby. There is a lot of space and activities for the group in the house. My only advice for other large groups like mine would be to carpool. We had a lot of trucks and parking had to be carefully planned. The Host was awesome and communicated very fast to questions. Enjoy this cabin in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rita Aljic

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Kenan (Ken) & Fikreta (Rita) Selimagic a family from originally from Croatia 🇭🇷 & for who isn’t sure it’s in Eastern Europe. A neighbor of Italy 🇮🇹 across the Adriatic and a friend of everyone. We fell in love & moved to the states 25 years ago. We love enjoying the great outdoors every summer and winter in Northern Michigan. All four seasons with amazing summers? Who doesn’t? We do & love to see others enjoy the same things we treasure. Time. Time is the most if not most valuable asset that depreciates every day we like it or not. Sadly, one significant fact is that we’re so occupied with work or life that the thing we call time goes by before our eyes! The next valuable thing next to time are the great moments and memories we make over our lifetimes. It’s that was is most important. Family & the Freinds getting together for any reason is something less common nowadays more so than we realize. Family and friends gatherings rather it’s for a weeding, reunion or just because. We accommodate the space and opportunity to create those memories & moments that will last a lifetime. Thank you for choosing any one of our destinations for your memory log and we are happy to assist that in everyone feasible. - Ken & Rita :)

Why they chose this property

The sounds of water flowing down a backyard river is irresistible. The most amazing scenery and beautiful nature, zero noise makes us feel at peace with oneself.

What makes this property unique

The property was constructed by one of the greatest “log home” cabin builders in the US. The craftsmanship, time and design it must have took to build is mind boggling. Also, to do so on black bear territory definitely makes a statement. Construction photos from 1999 during construction are posted downstairs their floor of the property. Check them out!

Languages:

English, Croatian

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