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Book You Winter Get-Away - Beautiful Scenic Cedar Chalet near Gaylord

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Exterior
Exterior
Sledding hills onsite!
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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ELMIRA, MI
  • Schuss Mountain
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Book You Winter Get-Away - Beautiful Scenic Cedar Chalet near Gaylord

Book your Winter Get-Away at a peaceful, relaxing, and private cozy cabin up north just west of Gaylord in "Lakes of the North" Association Community.
Plenty of Weekends still available

Cabin is close to all groomed snowmobile trail systems and all of Michigan's premier ski Resorts:

Many of the ski resorts now includes Snow-Tubing which is a blast for all family members

Boyne Mountain Ski Resort (now includes tubing) - 25 minutes
Boyne Highlands Ski Resort - 50 minutes
Nubs Nob Ski Resort - 50 minutes
Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain Ski Resort (now includes tubing) - 30 minutes
Tree Tops Ski Resort Ski Resort(now includes tubing) - 25 minutes


READ & NOTE (and if you are a previous customer): The Basement has now been finished off with new 1/2 bath, laundry; plus a brand new game room with Pool table, ping pong, and 70" Smart TV - 49" TV on main floor

WiFi

Absolutely the cleanest you will find (family's personal cabin)
Newer carpeting
Newer appliances
Nice private quiet setting
Large driveway to accommodate ample cars and trailers

Gas grille and newer patio furniture
Brand New 5600 game old school style video game machine

Nice Hiking trails directly behind the property

Lakes near by:
Lake Harold - 1.5 miles - Non-motorized boats (Swimming, Fishing, Paddle Boats)
Pencil Lake - 3 miles - Non-Motorized boats (Swimming , Fishing, Paddle Boats)
Otsego Lake - 20 minutes
Lake Charlevoix - 30 minutes
Torch Lake - 40 minutes
Elk Lake - 40 Minutes
Grand Traverse Bay - 1 hr
Burt Lake - 40 minutes
Mullet Lake - 40 minutes
Walloon Lake - 35 minutes

Close to premier up-north cities:
Boyne City - 30 minutes
Charlevoix - 45 minutes
Petosky - 45 minutes
East Jordan - 30 minutes
Gaylord - 25 minutes
Bellaire - 25 minutes
Traverse City - 1 hr
Mackinac City - 1:10

Resorts:
1)Boyne Mountain Resort - Includes Avalanche Bay Water Park, Spa, Zip-line, Mountain Biking Trails, Golf, multiple restaurants, family activities - 25 minutes
2)Tree Tops Resort - Golf - 25 minutes
3)Schuss Mountain-Shanty Creek - Golf - 25 minutes

Casinos:
Turtle Creek Traverse City - 40 minutes
Odawa Casino Petosky - 45 minutes
Odawa Casino Mackinac City - 1:10

Walk-out deck overlooking wooded setting
Bonfire pit

Adventurous Amenities:
Miles of numerous ATV trails and two tracks for your motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides

Includes 1 queen bed plus 6 double beds amongst 4 bedrooms including loft and one bed in the half finished basement.
49" TV with DVD player
70" Smart TV in Game Room(Finished Basement)
Brand new Old School Arcade Style video game console with 5600 games

Access to Lakes of The North brand new club house (for small fee $ - Approx $8/person per day: Family, 3-Day, Weekly, discounted passes avaiable) including:
- Pool with Slide
- Lazy River
- Hot Tub
- Lounge
Pool is closed on Tuesdays for maintenance
(Some photos are of the Clubhouse/ Clubhouse amenities)

- Weekly rates available

AWESOME GET-AWAY at a unique cozy cabin!

Property manager

Vince Iafrate
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elmira

Elmira is home to this chalet. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Travelling with kids? Consider Gaylord Discovery Center and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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ELMIRA, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 24 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Schuss Mountain - 33 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 33 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 37 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 43 min drive - 44.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Green-Lantern Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Caruso's Family Dining - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Settings Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Book You Winter Get-Away - Beautiful Scenic Cedar Chalet near Gaylord have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Book You Winter Get-Away - Beautiful Scenic Cedar Chalet near Gaylord pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book You Winter Get-Away - Beautiful Scenic Cedar Chalet near Gaylord?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Book You Winter Get-Away - Beautiful Scenic Cedar Chalet near Gaylord?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Book You Winter Get-Away - Beautiful Scenic Cedar Chalet near Gaylord located?

Set in Elmira, this family-friendly chalet is within 20 mi (32 km) of Gaylord Country Club, Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego Lake State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maggie C.

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

Amazing snow get away!

This is the perfect place if you're looking for somewhere to just crash at the end of the
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candess C.

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

Cozy getaway

Cozy home feel. Very ckean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

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

Family Snowmobile Trip

Brought up 2 family's with kids for a 4 day snowmobile trip This place is perfect for groups with kids.The roads around the cabin are so easy for little kids to ride their own sleds along with the adults.Great location and easy to get to the trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

Cozy home away from home

This is now our third stay at this property, perfect location and love the house. Vince’s communication is always on par!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great home base for skiing

Our family of 13 stayed at this lovely cabin for a weekend of skiing. It worked out perfectly for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bubba N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend b4 Christmas

The pictures of the property and the home were deceiving, it was quite smaller than we had all expected...however we did accommodate the 14 individuals and belongings....for our last trip it was alright
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Review of Iafraite VRBO rental

We all enjoyed the cottage, and it accommodated our family quite well! It was clean and had a nice "up north" feeling!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christie B.

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

Nice cabin

Nice cabin, so many beds, basement was perfect for our teenagers! Loved that we could bring our dogs. We brought bikes thinking we could ride to clubhouse and beach, but you’ll definitely want to drive. It’s about a mile and half one way. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Very Quiet and Peacful Stay

Plenty of space for the family and dogs. Home was well stocked. Kids loved the game room in the basement, and the pool at the clubhouse. Heed the owners warning and print out some maps of the neighborhood, both ATT and VZW service was spotty while driving around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

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

Great getaway

Secluded and peaceful but close enough to everything... We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

up north vacation 2024

very nice. loved the way it sit in the woods. very peaceful. I would have no problem staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Definitely stay again

The place was just what we were looking for. Nice and peaceful and quiet. Centrally located to go any direction and find great things to do and see..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Spring break

We stayed here for two nights for a short spring staycation. The house had more than enough room for our family and had games and books for the kids. We really enjoyed the pool area at the clubhouse too. The house was very clean and well maintained and communication was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Great Spot

We love Lakes of the North and all it has to offer. The house was exactly as described. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tye P.

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

Excellent Cabin in the Woods

The cabin was just as it was pictured. Amazing place that provided the quiet we were looking for! Thank you so much! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Perfect Place

This place is very nicely suited for any vacation. It was perfectly located for our golf trip in the summer and would be the perfect destination for a fall/winter trip to Northern Michigan. This place will comfortably accommodate a small or large family and is furnished with plenty of games to keep you entertained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael A.

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

Mid-week Summer Stay

Owner was easy to communicate with and responsive. We had a group of 6 and the space was adequate. Beds are small and I recommend bringing your own pillows. Everything was in working order and well maintained. We did not want for anything. This is a very nice cabin with a great lot. The deck has a beautiful and private view of the woods. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Very Quite and Peaceful...

We had a very nice stay. The cabin had all of the necessities covered. The game room in the basement was nice for our children. The location is also very good with a short drive to Gaylord.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Elmira

Fabulous place in the middle of a lot of places to visit! The owner was very nice and it was easy to get in touch with him. The little ones enjoyed the clubhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

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

Family snowmobile trip

Brought a group of families up for a long weekend of Snowmobiling. The house and property was great for entertaining kids There is a hill to sled down out back. The games in the basement were wonderful. Cabin is only a few minutes away from the clubhouse to go swimming. The loft area works out great for all the kids to sleep at as well. We all loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tania F.

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

Winter retreat

Nice get away to relax de-stress and enjoy family while doing some winter activities. Home was clean,comfortable,Vincent always responded quickly to any question. We loved are stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Tom K.

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

Quiet cabin in the Woods

The cabin was great for a quick getaway. Easy drives to Traverse City and Charlevoix for day trips. Some neat little lakes close by for exploring. The cabin is clean, the décor is a bit "masculine" - perfect for a group of guys heading up to golf or fish or snowmobile, and good for families that like up north.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allyson K.

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

Private Cabin w/ Lots of Amenities

Very nice place in a private setting with access to Lakes of the North amenities (swimming pool, golf course, private lake, etc). The home has a newly finished lower level w/ extra bath, very large TV and arcade games that the kids loved. The living area is open to the kitchen, so there is space to gather that leads out to a nice deck area w/ grill. The place was clean and host was friendly and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Paradise

One of the most family friendly properties ever. It had everything we could have wanted. If you are looking for a place that will meet all your families needs, look no more, this is it. thank you, thank you, thank you. Our memories will last forever!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Memorial day family getaway

It was fun and we wish we could have been there longer. The clubhouse pool is a must go and the kids loved Lake Harold. The guys enjoyed the hiking trail. The only thing missing was tongs, which we has forks and other things to get by with. The pool table was just set back in and not balanced, but the weather was too nice to stay inside anyways. Beautiful cottage. We recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vince Iafrate

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Vince built this cabin with a friend approximately 20 years ago. He used it originally as a snowmobiling cabin when he was single. Vince married Liz 10 years ago and now enjoys this cabin with his wife and children. The kids love coming here for long weekends because there is so much to do in the area!! The Lakes of the North pool is the kids' favorite activity, especially since the new clubhouse opened this past year! In the summer we love to visit all of the nearby lakes!! In the winter we all love to ski at Boyne Mountain Resort!

Why they chose this property

Lakes of the North is a 5 mile long wooded community with large lots. You can get away Up North into the woods, yet have all modern amenities nearby. Our chalet has two bedrooms on the main floor, a bedroom in the walkout level, and a large loft with 4 full-sized beds!
We pride ourselves on our cleanliness!! We use this chalet ourselves and have very high standards.

You will not run out of things to do! We love how the the chalet is only 15 minutes away from Gaylord and 30 minutes away from Boyne and Charlevoix, approx 45 minutes away from Traverse City, 90 minutes away from Mackinac Island. Otsego Lake State Park is only about 20 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

Please visit the Lakes of the North website for full information on the amenities offered:
website: LakesOfTheNorthHoa (dot com)


Clubhouse with large pool, slide, lazy river, hottub, game room for kids, showers, etc
Two onsite lakes (Pencil Lake and Lake Harold)
Golf course
Settings restaurant
Airport onsite
Winter sports area

Languages:

English

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