Hideout in the Woods

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Au Sable Charter Twp, MI

Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course13 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course13 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course18 min drive
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs left

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 upstairs right

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Birch and Bears

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Antlers

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A down to earth 4 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in the woods that features 2 large gathering rooms (one is a theater room) and a huge covered front porch. There is a full kitchen and two separate eating areas. We also have an external gameroom/hangout in our big red barn called the Hideout Saloon.

The main part of the house was built by my grandad in 1946.

The trim around the doors and windows are all made from aged pine that he had saved in the 1950's.

We have central air and heat.

There is a 4 foot fire ring perfect for cooking, making s'mores, or just relaxing.
There is a washer and dryer for your use.

We have a charcoal grill for you to use...bring your own charcoal and starter fluid.

There is a tankless water heater so you can take back to back showers. Sorry no bathtubs.

Come relax and just chill. The sandy beach is only a mile away as is the rest of town or relax on our 42ft covered porch

Firewood is available to use if it is in the shed. If not, then Jack can deliver a full cord of oak if you desire for around $80. Please contact him directly prior to your stay and mention that you are staying at Hideout in the Woods. 989-370-0822. He is cash only and can dump the wood right by the firepit.

The Hideout Saloon is now open and equipped with a pool table, dart board, foosball, sound system, player piano, and custom made bar. This space can be heated by 2 propane heaters that we provide along with the tanks. You are responsible for the propane.
Make sure you checkout the pictures. Please note that the Hideout Saloon is available to you, but please do not review us on its cleanliness as it lives in the woods in an old pole barn.

Property manager

Steve Vaughan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Find out more

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There are non-gated stairs

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Stay off furniture, dog cage available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking in the house, do it at the firepit

Washing of linens and towels are done by us, but you need to strip the beds and put the sheets and pillow cases in the laundry bins.

Dishes are washed by you, they can be left drying

No cutting any live trees. If there is wood in the shed, you may use it.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 are allowed on site

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oscoda

Located in Oscoda, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Au Sable Charter Twp, MI

What's nearby

Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 13 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 13 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 18 min drive
Tawas Point State Park - 27 min drive
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 28 min drive

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

Hilltop Bar - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - 6 min drive
Ausable Inn - 3 min drive
Chee Peng of Oscoda - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideout in the Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hideout in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideout in the Woods?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hideout in the Woods located?

This family-friendly Oscoda holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Lake Huron is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

2 Feb 2024

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

Great weekend getaway

This is the 2nd time we stayed, and will book again for our next winter get away. Great place and location. We have up to 8 adults, plenty of room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

16 Nov 2023

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

Comfortable beds

We were very comfortable, it was nice having all the space we each had our own bedroom and played at the table in the kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor I.

3 Oct 2023

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

Perfect short stay

My extended family and I were in the area for a wedding and needed a place that could house 6 adults and 7 kids ranging in age from 1-7. This was a great find and we loved utilizing the outdoor fire pit.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

20 Sept 2023

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

Nice Oscoda House in the Woods

We were pleased. The barn/man cave is very nice and a great place to gather. Thanks for the great accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

12 Jul 2023

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

Great location and room for everyone and everything you need

A wonderful property with space for the whole family and then some! We enjoyed the bonus of the saloon and spent a great time playing the games in there. Absolutely loved the privacy of being in the woods and the trails get not far from stores and the towns. Comfortble beds and plenty of places to sit and relax.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Vaughan

We also own an Internationally award winning BBQ sauce company (UncleStevies.com). I have worked half my life in construction and the other half in IT. I love the woods, hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting. This cabin is our go to place to get away.

Why they chose this property

My great great grandfather came to Oscoda from Saginaw in 1853. There was not much going on. He later returned in 1862 and established the farm in 1864. This cabin is built on the same spot as the one the family built that burned down in 1911 with the two towns Au Sable and Oscoda burned to the ground.

The majority of the renovations were done by my wife, my kids, and myself. We spent nearly 2 years driving up every weekend to work on it.

At one point, the family owned several hundred acres of land and had a cattle farm on it. some of the old fence can still be found as you walk around.

What makes this property unique

We have a super large covered porch perfect for rainy days or watching the thunderstorms at night.

Our Hideout Saloon is our own creation that is our take on a Wild West Saloon that you would have found in the Northwoods. It features a custom made bar, pool table, foosball, darts, player piano, and sound system. This is available to you at no extra charge.

We offer two large gathering rooms. One has a projector and bluray player. Both are equipped with sound systems.

All of the log begs were hand built by us. We felled the trees, dragged them to the house, de-barked them, and created each bed to be unique.

The large barn style doors and the trim in the house were from wood that my granddad pulled from the river and store to use one day. He passed away in 1957 never getting the chance to use them. I am sure he would be proud that we finally used them on the cabin.

My wife built the large table from extra floor boards we found in the attic while remodeling to commemorate the family heritage we have up there.