Clean, cozy lakefront cottage 1/2 mi from Blue Bear ORV and snowmobile trail

Mancelona, Michigan
$382 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Lodge

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Sleeps 6. Exclusive setting on private lake. Experience quiet nights and clean, fresh air. Enjoy coffee and beautiful sunrises from the spacious upper deck or grill dinner on the walk-out lower deck. Swim in crystal clear water, relax and soak up the sun on a private raft, catch fish from the dock or troll for big ones while drifting lazily across the lake in the rowboat or canoe. Kayak in solitude or join a friend in the pedal boat. At night tell stories and eat S'mores around the campfire and listen for the call of the loon. In the winter snowmobilers enjoy deep lake effect snow. Located just 1/2 mile from the Blue Bear ORV/snowmobile trailhead; 1 mile from the Hide-A-Way Bar; about midway between Traverse City and Petoskey. Wine tours, 8 ski resorts, 17 golf courses and two casinos are a short drive away.

Inspiring setting for authors, romantic retreat for couples, memorable vacation for families, or girlfriend getaway. Master bedroom has a queen bed, 2nd bedroom has 2 twin beds, upstairs sleeping loft has 2 twin beds, walkout level has a queen sleeper sofa and a twin sleeper sofa is on the main floor. Two full baths and an additional private bedroom vanity and sink in the master bedroom keep everyone happy. Open concept kitchen/dining/living room makes gathering together easy with a big screen HDTV and DirecTV all-sports package. Large dining table seats 8. Have fun in the lower level game room with TV, ping-pong, foosball, board games and puzzles. Sleeping loft designed for kids with kid-friendly movies, puzzles and games. Enjoy miles of snowmobile trails from your front door and hang out at the Hide-A-Way Bar - a family-friendly Up North tradition.

Check In: Any time after 3 PM (contact us with special requests); Check Out: 10:30 AM (or later depending on next reservation)
Quiet time on the lake: 11 PM - 8AM. No smoking, pets (allergy free), or fireworks. Must use provided boats (to protect the lake from invasive species). Must be 28 years old to book.

Fresh, clean linens, towels and a variety of pillows provided. Includes all kitchen ware, Keurig and Mr.Coffee makers, washer/dryer, hair dryer, DVD player and movies, library, grill and picnic table, life jackets and cushions, fishing poles and activities for kids.

A little heaven here on earth! Thank you for such a beautiful place!
Thank you so much! We loved it here!!

A few extra things to know:
1. We are so sorry, but due to previous experiences, we are unable to accommodate smoking anywhere on the property. If you would like to smoke, please consider another location.
2. We are often asked about the additional. $20 charge for each person over 3. This is simply the additional cleaning charge we pay and VRBO does not have a way for us to include that in the cleaning fee.


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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Beach Towels Books Games Smoke-free Property Video Library Dryer Iron/ironing Board
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Outdoor Furniture
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Arcade/game Room Boating Foosball Table Kayaking Table Tennis
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities Water Sports Equipment
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Arcade/game Room Children's Games Children's Toys DVD Player Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Cross-country Skiing Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Kayaking Sailing Skiing Snorkeling Snowboarding Snowmobiling Swimming
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nicholas Z.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2019

    Stayed Aug 30, 2019

    Beautiful property, peaceful, great location.

  • Alexandra A.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2019

    Stayed Aug 20, 2019

    Had the BEST time at Deb's property last week. I am from NY but recently moved to MI and wanted to show my family other parts of Michigan than where I live in GR. Deb's house had something for everyone- kayaks, boats, fishing, board games etc. We loved the fire pit and grill and spent so much time sitting outdoors enjoying each other's company. Deb also really thought of everything! SO appreciate the welcome book with information about places to eat, things to see in the area, what to do when the TV wont turn on etc-she really kept every detail in mind and we were all so impressed. My family already wants to come back next year. Thanks for an awesome time!!!

  • Michelle M.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2019

    Stayed Aug 17, 2019

    We really enjoyed our stay at Loon Lodge. Deb has thought of everything (even big forks for roasting marshmallows ?) and was a pleasure to work with. The boats and kayaks were perfect for gliding across the beautiful lake. Our boys loved having the loft to themselves. It was a true getaway. Wish we could have stayed longer.

  • Nicole H.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2019

    Stayed Aug 8, 2019

    We rented this house for a family vacation and with six adults and two kids we had plenty enough space. There is so much to do at the house and Deb has it stocked with everything you could ever need. The lake was so peaceful and we caught lots of fish and it was a quick drive to other towns. We definitely recommend this for anyone and would come back in a heartbeat !

  • patrick p.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2019

    Stayed Aug 2, 2019

    A great cottage for a family vacation. Great scenery and close to everything. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a great place to rent.

  • Tricia K.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2019

    Stayed Jul 13, 2019

    I can not say enough good things about this place. Deb, the owner, is great!! She is super easy to work with and very attentive to every need. The house has everything you could possibly need or want and the views are stunning! The provided peddleboat, canoes and kayaks were a huge hit with my family. We played games in the lower level when we weren't out enjoying the lake. The Hideaway Bar and Grill is just down the street and is a must! Thier chicken wings are amazing! Overall I would highly recommend staying here. You won't be disappointed!!

  • Ken K.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2019

    Stayed Jul 7, 2019

    Peaceful, enjoyable, relaxing. The owner was friendly and quick to reply to all our inquiries. We will come back!

  • Miranda B.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2019

    Stayed Jun 20, 2019

    Our second trip here was again amazing! So comfortable! Gorgeous view! Love using the paddle boat and kayaks! The the swim raft was a great addition this year! Deb has everything you need! Love the privacy, the beauty, and the peacefulness of this place!!

  • Adelle S.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2018

    Stayed Aug 31, 2018

    We had a great time! Deb thought of everything!

  • Cindy W.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2018

    Stayed Aug 12, 2018

    What I will miss most about Loon Lodge is the deck. Just loved sitting there every morning to start the day - so peaceful and relaxing. The setting in the woods is just beautiful. The grandkids had fun swimming off the raft and fishing from there or the dock. The lodge was great for our grandchildren as they had their own space on the lower level and plenty of room to run around outside. There are plenty of kid friendly movies to watch with the whole family in the evening. The cottage itself was very clean upon arrival and well stocked. Any questions we had were answered or attended to very quickly by Deb. She really wants you to have a wonderful stay! We used the available canoe, peddle boat and kayaks frequently. The peddle boat was our “taxi” for the kids out to the raft. The deck attached to the dock was ample enough for the whole family with comfortable chairs. We found many mini Petosky stones around it and were visited by many frogs. The master bedroom has a temperpedic mattress and it’s own separate sink which worked out great. It was a little tight with sleeping arrangements for our children’s families (3 adults and 4 children). We brought up two inflatable mattresses and used both. The upstairs loft has a low ceiling and works best for children. The downstairs bath is newly renovated and spacious. The kitchen was big enough for all of us to move around and work in with the dining table and sitting area all attached. The cottage was very well appointed and cozy. The fire pit outside was great and was supplied with wood and enough chairs for making s’mores. All in all we had a wonderful stay and will miss “Loon Lodge”.

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$382+
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