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Perfect lodging for big groups, 8 bedroom +

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an onsite pool table.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

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Rapid River, MI
  • Place, Rapid River Ski Trail
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Island
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Munising Falls
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
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About this property

Perfect lodging for big groups, 8 bedroom +

Timberdoodle Lodge is located four miles east of Highway US 41 approximately halfway between Escanaba and Marquette in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, 16 miles north of Lake Michigan and 17 miles south of Lake Superior. This location places the lodge near the geometric center of the Upper Peninsula: North, South, East, West. The lodge was built in 2002 by the Anderson Family and has over 500 acres of private property available to its guests. The west branch of the Whitefish River flows through a large portion of the property.

Whether you enjoy campfires with S’mores or playing in the snow, Timberdoodle Lodge has something for you. Perfect for families (with kids), big groups, and furry friends (pets).

The lodge has one large cooking facility. A large great room 900 sq. ft. which has a pool table and satellite tv.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 8 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave the lodge and property in the same condition you found it.
Please empty trash during stay and prior to leaving. Bin is found on the side of garage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 990015
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: 3

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect lodging for big groups, 8 bedroom + pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 8 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect lodging for big groups, 8 bedroom +?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect lodging for big groups, 8 bedroom +?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect lodging for big groups, 8 bedroom + located?

Situated in Rapid River, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest and within 16 mi (25 km) of Lake Stella and Rapid River Ski Trail. Pole Creek Lake and West Branch Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Perfect lodging for big groups, 8 bedroom + Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Timberdoodle more like awesome-doodle

I love this place! Plenty of room for everyone to have their own room great kitchen and a beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

susan V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great location for my family's annual glamping vacation. Plenty of room for kids and adults. Lots of room to run around outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Micah L.

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

Always a pleasure

We've stayed at Timberdoodle many times, and it's simply delightful - perfect for large groups who know each other well, or are just getting to know each other!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Vacation

Nice property, Exactly what we expected
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

OMG The Kitchen!!

The Timberdoodle lodge is a spectacular destination. The commercial kitchen alone makes it worth the stay. Had a great time socializing with friends, enjoying great food and sitting in the sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

We love the Timberdoodle

We have annual men’s retreat at the Timberdoodle. The most important part is that everybody gets a bed. The kitchen is fantastic and loved the sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Wonderful place for a large group with kids

Timberdoodle has the feel of a hunting lodge, but it worked well for our group ranging in age from 1-65. The kids loved the fields to run in, the apple trees, the raspberry bushes, and the pavilion with picnic tables was perfect for outdoor dining. There were plenty of beds for everyone and the kitchen was spacious with lots of fridge space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah L.

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

Fantastic way to experience the UP

We came up for our second time for our annual Michigan Ice Fest visit from Detroit. Timberdoodle is a treat - it's a fantastic way to experience the UP, both on the property and in the area, and served our large group effectively. The kitchen is spacious and efficient, with plenty of room for everyone, and the abundance of bedrooms made it easy for our group - plus the sauna is always a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Great Get-away!

Our extended family of 32 of all ages had a great time. The kitchen was set up for large group cooking and dining. There was enough room to eat and play games. The grass area was large enough for the kids to run around and have some great wiffle ball games. A nice surprise were the state of the art 3 washer and dryers! Tamara was a dream to work with. She answered all of our questions! It was a great vacation for all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Amazing time.

Property was amazing! We could of stayed at the property the entire week and I would of been fine (dogs were in heaven with that much space). Having 8+ bedrooms was fantastic for everyone to have their own space. The large kitchen was a plus. Can’t say anything bad about this lodge. Even Tamara was great and on top of answering any questions I had. 10 out of 10
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Family Togetherness

The house was fantastic for our annual family gathering of 16! There was ample bathroom facilities, and bedrooms. We especially liked the 3rd floor boys and girls dormitories for the eight teen cousins! Living area, large dining/game tables, places for teen boys to do their daily runs, lovely views of large acrage, billiards table, huge commercial kitchen, bar area and coolers, and especially the fry griddle a son-in-law has now decided he must have. We took day excursions to many waterfalls, hiking, and beaches on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Centrally located to almost all U.P. fun destinations. A wonderful “home” to return to at the end of the day, make dinner and enjoy a variety of evening activities. Everyone was very pleased with Timberdoodle!. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Loretta S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

We had a good time but it was dirty

Pros: Nice location, big house, lots of beds, plenty of towels, lots of place outdoors to run and play, 3 washers and dryers, pretty quick response time. Cons: I was really surprised to see how dirty it was! We washed or rinsed quite a few of the dishes before using them. There were mouse droppings in the kitchen. The sink area in the garage next to the washers and dryers had a bowl that looked like blood from someone butchering and was incredibly filthy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Loved it!

This is a beautiful place! Bedroom setup was great as was the main living area. Owners were very responsive. Loved the industrial kitchen - it had pretty much all of the dishes and utensils you could think of needing in preparing food for a large group. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

Super Stay!

Timberdoodle Lodge was a fantastic place--beyond what I thought it would be. We had a super time rattling around in such a large place. We had planned to bring more with us, but there were only 13 of us. The kitchen was amazing and having so many rooms to decide from....wow! I loved the dining room table which was large enough to fit all of us so we could eat as a family. The family also enjoyed the pool table and the kids learned a new game. And, the fire pit with the picnic shelter and tables...who would have thought of that?! You did! :) I would just suggest perhaps one thing. Though I know this lodge was made for those who are healthy and in shape, it might be nice to have a chair lift for the stairs up to the rooms, if possible, for those who have trouble climbing or descending stairs. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience! We all enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

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

Perfect place for a family reunion

Our family had a wonderful say here! The lodge is setup nicely for large groups. Everyone enjoyed the pool table and playing games indoors. The trails, river, fishing, kayaking, and walks were a hit for outdoor activities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

2nd Annual mens retreat.

Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the lodge, the kitchen is amazing as well as the amenities. Enjoyed the trails and sitting under the pavilion.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah L.

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

Cozy and comfy despite the cold!

We had frigid temperatures during our ice climbing trip, but 25+ of us stayed at Timberdoodle without issue. The house was warm, the sauna was hot and - fortunately - the driveway was well plowed during our stay. Timberdoodle was a fantastic option for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Timberdoodle

Awesome house and property. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

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

Family reunion

Lots of space for football and frisbee. Many hiking trails. Near beach and picture rocks. Spacious kitchen and large table.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey K.

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

A perfect place for families!

This is our 4th year at Timberdoodle. Each year has been a fun and memorable experience for everyone on our family from ages 5 to 75. Sleeping accommodations, kitchen, living room and surrounding land are perfect for large families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

Timberdoodle rocks!

Great time playing pool and poker! Best part was everyone had a bed and a private room. Kitchen was amazing with a big enough griddle to make pancakes for everyone. Already booked next years adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Great week

Lots of fun on the trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Amazing Farm!

Myself and my family absolutely loved our stay at the farm. The layout was very functional for a large family and kitchen set up perfect for everyone to prepare food comfortably! The wood fired sauna was also a huge added bonus :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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