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Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge

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A lakeside view from a porch with a wooden railing, a gazebo, and a distant forest.
A wooden interior with a dining area, a bar, and a kitchen.
A kitchen with wooden walls, a large oven, and a dining area with a bench.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a computer desk with a monitor.
A wooden interior with a kitchen area featuring stainless steel appliances, a wooden table, and a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Mancelona, MI
  • Place, Twin Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Twin Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mancelona

Located in Mancelona, this holiday home is on the beach. Grass River Natural Area and Hartwick Pines State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include AuSable Artisan Village and Otsego County Sportsplex. Travelling with kids? Consider Bavarian Falls Park and Gaylord Discovery Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Mancelona, MI

What's nearby

  • Twin Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Twin Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 30 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 44 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Front Street - 57 min drive - 80.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mancelona holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Starvation Lake and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Grandview Golf Club. Schuss Mountain and Au Sable River are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home on Big Twin Lake. Clean Lake too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True north Michigan lake experience! The lake was gorgeous and the Polo Lodge had all the amenities we needed for a large sibling family vacation. Clean, well appointed, gorgeous views, and lots of activities. Great lication for exploring nearby towns. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. The property was spacious, well-maintained, and offered absolutely stunning views that we enjoyed throughout our visit. The house was thoughtfully appointed with all of the basic necessities, making it comfortable and convenient from the moment we arrived. It truly felt like a home away from home. We would gladly stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a gorgeous setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakefront property for large group! Only downside was there actually was not a fire pit outside even though the listing said there was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2026
Kevin: Glad your stay was enjoyable My appologies for no Fire pit. You probably saw where it was on the lakeside lawn. However, it rusted through and ws removed last November and yes we neglegted to take it off the website as we will be putting a new one in this summer. Our family has loved one as well for the past 35 yrs. It was on the beach until the water level went up 4 ft and we had to mve it to the lawn. Again, sorry for the error. But I trust you found our family cottage enjoyable as we have Regards, Carol and Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect fall get away!

The property is beautiful and we loved every minute of it. Great memories for a family that grew up on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We really had a great experience. The house was very nice and had everything we needed. Great location on a beautiful lake. The host Glenn was very accommodating and helped with all of our questions and concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake cabin

This place has tons of room and cabin charm. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Twin Lake

If you are looking for a quiet large family group this is the spot! Plenty of large gathering areas but also enough space to get some quiet time for everyone. Talk about a great view to start and end your day WOW just gorgeous!! Talk about a crystal clear lake very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Wonderful time in a wonderful space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

This is a beautiful place and we made so many memories for our children and grandchildren. They all loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Big Twin Lake

Very pleased with the property. House had all desired amenities, great location, and comfortable for a large group. Communicating with the property owner was easy and he was responsive. As another mentioned, the beach area was different than pictured, but there was still a good area for young kids to access water and play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Summer Vacation

Our family all really liked the house as it was perfect inside and outside with the large deck with plenty of seating for eating or relaxing, with plenty of shade. The large dock was very nice also for docking our large pontoon boat and swimming off of. We did lots of skiing, tubing, and a little fishing in the beautiful lake which is a nice size. We also joined in the 4 of July boat parade on the lake and had a lot of fun! Another great family vacation at an amazing lake house up north. Thanks again to Glenn and his family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation

Glenn and Carol completely outdid themselves with this house. It is absolutely gorgeous and they are just as accommodating. We had plenty of room for five little ones and six adults. The house was immaculate when we arrived and has the most stunning view. Glenn's recommendation from a local boat renter in town added to our stay. Not far from Traverse City, with a day trip to Petosky and Harbor Springs was also a bonus. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

Absolutely gorgeous views! House was very comfortable, we had 12 adults and 2 babies under 6 months. Baby families were in the basement and no one could hear us downstairs. Lower level rooms didn’t feel like basement. Another super nice thing was the towels and linens didn’t feel super cheap and overused. We might go back in winter!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing and unique place - perfect for a larger family gathering. There was plenty of space for gathering. We ate dinner on the large outdoor patio almost every night. The large dining room allowed for board games until late in the evening. The lodge is big enough for everyone to have their own bedroom, and there is a small hang out area in the lower level if quiet time was needed. I asked Glenn if we needed to bring beach towels, he responded that all we needed was our own food - and he was right. The lodge is well stocked with everything needed. We hated to leave. We enjoyed meeting Holly who stopped in to water the beautiful flowers and make sure we were settled in okay and had everything we needed. This is a great place and highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glenn’s home is absolutely stunning! The pictures on Vrbo do not do justice. The deck and boat dock is where we spent most of our time, as the water was so clean and blue! There was plenty of room for a multi family group to spread out and enjoy the home and lake. We loved that the kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need to prepare meals. The bedrooms, bathrooms were stocked with plenty of bedding and linens. Thank you for letting us make so many memories in your home, we will be talking about this trip for years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family gathering - loved the location on a small lake and the house is spacious and has everything! We did find ourselves traveling some distances to get to the sights of northern Michigan but it’s a big area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Overall a beautiful place to stay. Glenn the owner of the place was great to work with and very easy going. Only one item, the photo of the house from the water showed a sandy beach. The beach is no longer there due to the lake level, but access to shallow water is very easy for little ones from the docks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family reunion in July

We loved the lake, the dock and the deck - we made awesome memories with three generations. We rented kayaks to enjoy the whole lake. Ample life jackets were available at the house. Some of us were spooked by the many animal heads mounted inside, but we had a good amount of space. Downstairs could benefit from a dehumidifier. Cherry season is the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place the family enjoyed every minute

We will be booking again ..
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greatly enjoyed our stay.

The Polo Lodge exceeded our expectations. It was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The extended table on the deck and the comfy living room worked very well for our family. It is an amazing clean, clear lake that my family enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous No one would be dissappointed

Couldn't be better. All members of our family agree. We were lucky to get this rental
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Outdoor Lakeside Fun

Our family gets together every 2 years for our reunion and spend a week together at a lake house that holds us all. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate 6 couples and their children. We loved being outside on the dock enjoying the lake. We fished but didn't catch anything legally big enough to keep. The lake was perfect for water sports, it was like glass in the morning and really never got choppy. In the house the two large tables (one on the deck and one in the dining room) accommodated everyone. The kitchen was a little smaller than we were use to but we made it work. The house offered a lot to look at with its hunting theme and darker décor. We ladies would of like to have had more of a beach décor, this is decorated to appeal more to the outdoors man. All in all we had a fantastic time together and are very appreciative for our stay at the Polo Lodge!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Everything was incredible. All the details were like a true resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I give it 10+ stars!

Talk about Heaven on earth! My family has been renting vacation homes for about 20 years and we've never had such a perfect experience as with this house. The owner is the most pleasant, ethical owner we've ever dealth with!
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