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Lakes of the North MI getaway

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Explore the area

mancelona, MI

Boyne Mountain
Gaylord Country Club
‪28 min drive‬
Otsego Lake State Park
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lakes of the North MI getaway

new added fence. Some pictures wont show the new fence. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. The quiet of the outdoors moves into the cottage. Fenced in backyard for your fur kids. We have a grille 3 bedrooms one bath at the Lakes of the north community area. Club house with pool, Golfing, Restaurant and bar, with trails for you Side by side to snowmobile. We won't have full pictures set until 5/20/2023 since we are doing updates to the whole home including deck, fenced in backyard, sliding door to deck. Thank you! maybe the blackout curtains are just perfect for a good night’s sleep. This area occasionally experiences power outages due to the remote location of the Lake of the North community. This happens 3-4 times a year and may affect both electricity and internet services during those times.

Property manager

Jason E Stark

Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Pet friendly fenced in backyard also

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you allow pets with dirty paws from outside on beds an extra $150+ fee could apply

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 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

Elmira

Elmira is home to this cabin. Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

mancelona, MI

What's nearby

Gaylord Country Club - 28 min drive - 27.1 km
Otsego Lake State Park - 34 min drive - 28.6 km
Gaylord Discovery Center - 36 min drive - 36.5 km
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 42 min drive - 45.5 km
Torch Lake - 48 min drive - 51.7 km

Restaurants

‪Green-Lantern Bar - ‬16 min drive
‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬7 min drive
‪Caruso's Family Dining - ‬16 min drive
‪Larry Reichert Entertainment - ‬23 min drive
‪Osprey Grill at Black Forest - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakes of the North MI getaway have a pool?

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

Is Lakes of the North MI getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakes of the North MI getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakes of the North MI getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakes of the North MI getaway located?

Set in Elmira, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Black Forest Golf Course, Pine Baron Pathway and Big Bradford Lake. Natural Golf Course is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sydnee D.

24 Feb, 2025

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

Great cabin for a snowmobiling trip

Cabin was great for our snowmobiling trip and the pool was great for the kids. Cabin was clean and perfect for a weekend away. The host was great and very responsive to all our questions. Great place for a weekend getaway for everyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

21 Jan, 2025

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

Nice place perfect for pets!

Nice house, great fenced in yard! Easy communication with host

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

12 Feb, 2025

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

Cozy and inviting

Property was exactly as stated. Manager was super easy to deal with as well. A

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Great Cabin!

Very nice accommodations. They property was maintained nicely and the location was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyann B.

13 Dec, 2024

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

Thanksgiving

Perfect little cottage for a thanksgiving stay, great backyars for doggy. Would love to return in summer!!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Great Place to stay for a family with pets!

Enjoy!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

31 Oct, 2024

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

Very nice

Cozy cabin perfect for relaxing and getting away from the busy day to day

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

19 Jan, 2024

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

Ski retreat

We enjoyed the property. Close to many fun things.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

S C.

18 Nov, 2024

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

A wonderful country getaway

The host is very accommodating and quick with communication. The cabinet was so cozy, and comfortable. My wife said it was cute and quaint. My teenage daughter just loved it. The large fenced in backyard made it so convenient for traveling with dogs. The beds were comfortable, and I had everything we needed or wanted, the record player was so nostalgic we had to go and buy one after staying there. Would give six stars if possible. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

savannah y.

2 Jan, 2024

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

a relaxing & fun stay

it was a nice stay. the wood stove kept the house nice & warm. was quiet & peaceful. store wasn’t too far of a trip so that was nice also. would stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

13 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fall color tour

Great place to stay, clean and nice. We went to the clubhouse to use the pool and had our guest application. We were charged a fee to enter the pool, this was not disclosed in the booking description. We paid the fee but this was rather disappointing it was in the description prior to booking.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon B.

1 Jan, 2024

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

Lakes Of The North Stay

Amazing time staying at Jason’s cabin. Located close to ski resorts, Jordan River Pathway that had amazing hiking, and the pool access provided with the cabin was perfect for our boys. We would definitely recommend for people who like to get out and adventure or kick back and relax and enjoy nature.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Awesome place!

Very clean and updated. The fence around the property was awesome for our dog!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Lakes of the North

Very clean cabin, quiet area, no real close neighbors.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

24 Jan, 2024

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

Mancelona Snowmobiling trip

Absolutely had a great time, the cabin was perfect. The trail systems run right behind our location, and got us out on the main trails in a matter of min’s. Setting restaurant was decent with a full bar, and regular food, not just bar food. I will be booking again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O., Bellaire, MI

23 Jan, 2024

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

Peaceful and lovely

Lovely home, well appointed and clean. The owner being dog friendly was so important and my girls love the large, completely fenced in backyard. The WiFi worked perfectly. Looking for peace and quiet…this is the place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

candice d.

20 Jul, 2024

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

3rd visit

This was our 3rd time visiting this property and our first time staying a full week. We were blessed with great weather and swam at both beaches but pencil beach was our favorite even though it’s smaller but the water is beautiful! We did a day at the pool and many days on the trails. Our dog loved the early morning walks on the nearby trail! House is always clean and welcoming, the deck is my favorite spot by the fire table. We plan to come back 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug, 2023

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

Very Nice Place

Spent a week at Jason's place mid July. Was a work trip, but familiar with the area and wanted a change from life in Ft. Lauderdale. Jason was responsive for questions, place was immaculate, and property was very nice, quiet and secluded. If you are looking for this sort of place, this would be a great one to consider.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann W., Ypsilanti

19 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

Jason's cottage is clean, comfortable, and quiet - all the things I look for and appreciate when traveling. Modern tech amenities (for remote working) and fun decor were a definite plus. I travel solo with one of my pups, and the fenced-in back yard was perfect. At night the solar lights out in the yard beyond the fence amid the tall trees turned the area into a fairy land! It's a lovely 25 minute drive to Gaylord or Mancelona if you want supplies or are looking for lots of stuff to do. I've been VRBOing for 20+ years - this was one of my favorite places. Thanks, Jason, for sharing!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Great location for outdoor fun

Great location, with access to hiking, swimming, small towns, etc. in Northern Michigan. House is fairly small but suited our family of 5 well. Back yard and deck are terrific. And the owner is nice and easy to communicate with. Only complaint is the house is very sparse. No toiletries, very little in terms of kitchen/cooking supplies, etc. Several parts of the house inside and out are showing some wear, but nothing too bad. And the shower often soaks the bathroom floor when someone uses it; you have to be very careful, and often dry up the floor afterward. Also, when we were there, the indoor pool had been drained and closed but we had no idea when we booked. The place is good (and location is great). Just recommend stocking it and giving it a little TLC for renters.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin Q.

18 Aug, 2024

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

August stay

This place is tucked into a private neighborhood and has a nice fenced yard. The yard is still a work in progress and minimal grass so be aware if it’s muddy and you have dogs that you will want to bring something to wipe their feet. Our dogs loved exploring the yard. The deck and all the seating outside was nice too. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom as the stairs were not carpeted and it would have been a lot for the dogs to go up and down. The bedrooms looked nice upstairs though too. There is no gate to block the stairs off so a baby gate would be ideal or just get creative. Make sure to bring your own keurig cups for coffee! There are a couple grocery stores roughly 20 minutes away. The bathroom door and bedroom door were both hard to open and close due to how tight the door frames were-maybe due to humidity, but no way to not wake up your significant other when trying to get out of room. This location is close to many other locations so it’s convenient to get around. Host was quick to respond to any questions I had too which I really appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

30 Oct, 2023

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

100/10

I had an amazing time over the weekend. It was so nice to get away for a while and just relax. The place was very clean and well kept, it was a very comforting, cozy, and quaint experience. Ive already recommended not only this specific cabin but VRBO in general to all of my friends. My dogs loved it, there was a spacious backyard and a beautiful back deck to lounge on. It started snowing yesterday night as well, and watching the snow fall was such a peaceful experience for once. Comunication is very important to me when it comes to trips like this, and to say Jason was excellent in keeping in touch would be an understatement. Very polite and quick with replies, he helped me out with so much. I cant express my gratitude enough. All in all, the property, the host, and the experience were all 100/10 and I will GLADLY be planning another trip out there as soon as I can!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loni N.

14 Aug, 2023

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

Very cozy home

The home was exactly, if not better then we anticipated. I took my 2 kids, my mom and our small dog. The home was very cute, beds were comfy, tv was easy to figure out. We did have a little trouble figuring out the air conditioner, but only because we were stupid...lol...we realized you had to Point the controller at the system. There was even dog bowls and a couple toys for our fur baby to use. The only thing that was a little concerning was the fenced in back yard, there were some small high spots in the back of the link fence. But we just kept an eye on our pup and she didnt even try to get out. If the owner could just bang the poles down a little bit it would be PERFECT. Its wasnt a deterrence at all, just maybe something that could be looked at. Home not far from Mancelona, where there is a family fair grocery store, and dollar general. There is also a little bar restaurant and pool in the community. We didnt have a chance to make it there but when we go back we will make a point to. There were also 2 bikes for use, the male bike could use a little oil on the brakes but my son and daughter were super excited, we were going to bring bikes but decided not too. Definitely lots of places to explore with the bikes. My kids very much enjoyed them. We couldnt talk about it more, we WILL DEFINITELY be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

7 Mar, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Egor R.

3 Jan, 2025

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

We loved the stay!

Everything was really excellent! We used th kitchen and there was all the equipment we needed for us to eat and drink. We would love to stay longer for one more day but, the house was already booked and we couldnt stay longer. Overall, the house was really nice and we recommend for other people to stay here too!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024