Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
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About this property
Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.
Enchanting serenity, rejuvenation & gorgeous views, exceptional access to endless ORV trails & state hunting land. Absolute peace & quiet 10 minutes from Gaylord, Otsego Ski slopes, Tree Tops & Otsego golf courses.
2,900 ft uniquely detailed log & stone cabin sits recessed on 10 acres of beauty. Front yard has a large porch, pond, fountain & stream. The back yard is especially spacious, entirely secluded, with wide trails throughout the woods of the back 9 acres. Solar lanterns illuminate both yards & the trail in the evenings.
18 Individual Beds: 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 pull-out sleeper sofas, 2 queen & 11 twin size air mattresses. $25 fee per night applies for each guest in addition to 14, wether staying the night or just visiting, such as with events and get togethers. (No parties.)
*This VRBO is professionally cleaned & inspected after every checkout.
The entire space is all natural, consisting of log, stone, and tongue & groove. The more you look into the True Nature, the more fun you’re going to discover.
Wether you’re looking for a tranquil retreat, a couples getaway, family fun, or a gathering place for friends, hunters, golfers or orv enthusiasts to simply eat, drink & be merry - or all of the above rolled into one - the True Nature never disappoints.
The Basics: Everything is this space from the door mats to the furniture & beds is brand new and selected with your comfort, serenity and enjoyment in mind. The intention & vision was filling this log home with tranquility, uniqueness and fun for all ages. If anything whatsoever falls short of your expectations please let us know and we will do our absolute best to swiftly correct this & ensure you have a relaxing, fun & wonderful stay.
The space has three fireplaces, a variety of games through out & an eclectic assortment of rare steins, viking horns, and various drinking mugs and glasses. House rule: the drinking of beer is to be done from a stein or horn. You don’t choose it, it chooses you. You’ll see.
The living room has a 70” Hd smart tv & each of the three bedrooms has a 55” Hd smart tv. Login to your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon etc, or simply use airplay or cast. There are also three blue tooth speakers for your listening pleasure.
With a typical drip style coffee machine, a Keurig, a French press, an espresso machine, grinder & frothing pitcher, you can rest easy knowing we understand and are not messing around with the coffee situation at the True Nature.
Retreats: This is a most ideal retreat space. You can actually hear the silence here, 24/7. The view of nature from both the front and back decks is divine. Enjoy a head-clearing, energy activating serene walk or jog through 8 acres of woods on widened trails accessed directly through the backyard, anytime you like. Exit the driveway and head in any direction for additional inspiring views.
Family Fun: With it’s spacious floor plan and tavern-like dining room, 3,500 game 4 player arcade machine, electronic dartboard, ping pong, air hockey, full sized shuffleboard, rustic versions of all the classic board games, ring toss, table top shuffle boards, top shelf poker set, outdoor washers, corn-hole, nerf bows & arrows and real-club outdoor golf game this space will keep the fun going (or just the kids out of your hair) all week long.
Canoeing & Kayaking: 15 mins from the cabin. UP North Paddle Sports, Gaylord MI
Golfers: This space is within 15 minutes of the Tree Tops & Otsego golf courses, and comes equipped with a backyard corn-hole like gold game using real clubs to warm up & hone your swing. This is your chance to finally see what it's like to tee off on time, warmed up.
Hunters: While hunting & gutting on the 10 acre property is not permitted by the host, it is also not necessary as it's only a three minute walk through the backyard and you're into 500 acres of state land!
Fishing: Otsego Lake is 15 mins from the cabin and is the largest lake in the Gaylord area. It is an all-sports lake with paved public boat launches, docks, restrooms, picnic areas and beaches.
ORV Enthusiasts: 8 acres of trails in the backyard. 8 acres of trails, in the backyard. That isn't a typo, I just like typing it as much as you like reading it. As if that weren't enough - make a left out of the driveway, and another left at the dirt road about 200 yards - and there are more ORV trails than you could cover. Of course, do give it your best.
Guest Access: There is more than ample parking for all your trailers and circle driveway to make loading & unloading all the easier.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Parties are not permitted. Guest is responsible for all damages and costs related to disregarding host rules.
No tents or parking of Rv’s or ORV’s on grass as it kills the grass and leaves brown spots. Please use the driveway, gravel area and small garage.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Inquire with details before booking for info.
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Johannesburg
Located in Johannesburg, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Gaylord Discovery Center, or check out an event or a game at Otsego County Sportsplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Johannesburg Branch Library - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Lake Louise - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Johannesburg Lake - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Ginsel Lake - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Kujawa Lake - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Paul's Pub - 7 min drive
J and B's Spot Bar - 12 min drive
The Old Depot Restaurant - 7 min drive
J and K's Pit Stop - 6 min drive
Tip Top Bar - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness. on 21 May 2026 start from £319, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness. located?
This family-friendly Johannesburg cabin is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Johannesburg Branch Library and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve. Ginsel Lake and Lake Louise are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Absolutely amazing stay, such a beautiful and spacious cabin! Great for staying at and keeping both adults and kids entertained. I love the lil discoveries across the home, there was so much thought put into this wonderful home away from home.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
That’s so very kind, thank you. I just love when ‘someone gets it’. Makes it all so worthwhile.
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Amazing place to stay!! The house is so unique and we oved every part of it. Would stay there again. Host responded quickly and was very helpful. Thank you for an amazing home away from home for the weekend.
jennifer s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2026
Thank you very much Jennifer, hope to have you & yours back soon!
We can't say enough positive things about our stay! We brought our 2 adult daughter's with their spouses for a Snowmobile getaway and it was absolutely perfect! Thank you for being such gracious hosts, hope to return next year!
The house was so cool! It had so many little fun things. We had a group of church teenagers with us and we were stuck inside all weekend due to cold, but they still had so much fun just being at the house!
Amazing stay! Cabin was full of amenities, fun games, and just beautiful. Outside property had bonfire pit, outdoor games, and landscaping was like being in your own private park. Loved the walking trails , the lanterns were magical! Would definitely stay again. So much thought and love has gone into this cabin
Large well appointed homes with everything you need to have a wonderful stay. Lovely surroundings with town nearby for shopping. Rapids and other entertainment. We all agreed we would stay again
This property is extremely beautiful inside and out. Our favorite part was the trails through the back yard, perfect way to absorb some nature! The yard is perfect for outdoor games!
We wanted to thank you for a wonderful stay in your beautiful cabin. A good time was had by all! So gorgeous, and the setting is so peaceful and pretty. Thanks for all your gracious hospitality.
We needed a place that would hold my entire family comfortably and this house fit the bill perfectly! Great western cabin theme and neat little things to amuse the guests as well as an awesome game room in the basement. There’s a cool trail to explore the woods out behind the house. The grandkids loved it! Thoroughly enjoyed our time together and this place helped facilitate the family event! Thanks so much!
It’s our second summer enjoying the cabin, and this year was even better! My uncle was our chef, again, and he even had a couple sous chefs or tasters, let’s just call them “beggars”… in my nieces & nephew. We implemented few more games around the house into daily play, and even added them to our famous relay race (that I came up with:)!! MY TEAM WON! Really good times were had… OH! We built a fire and roasted marshmallows this summer, too! (Forgot to get wood last year)
The only suggestion I have is that the Wi-Fi and amplifiers should be elevated so that the signal isn’t blocked. None of the tvs we’re getting a signal the first night till, which I thought were the clouds, then decided to raise them up myself, having to cut the plastic tie from one of them to do so, hope that was cool. And maybe a bamboo shade for the garage side of the back porch to lower when that sun beats down??
Anyway, we had a great stay! Thanks Phil. Also, thanks for checking for my mom’s phone! Lol
It's Willie Earl Jr!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Glad to hear you & yours had a great stay! Those are great suggestions, thank you!!
About the host
Hosted by Phil
Native Michigander, husband, father, entrepreneur & enjoyer of the True Nature.
Why they chose this property
This spacious 2,200 ft log & stone cabin is a rare gem with 8 acres of trails & a multitude of amenities, a 4 player 3,500 game arcade, and games of all kinds inside & out, and is only 15 minutes from The Tree Tops & Otsego courses, and the Otsego Ski slopes, as well as downtown Gaylord.
What makes this property unique
Furnished in Jan 2022 with eloquent cabin style furniture & comfy mattresses on handmade log beds. Serenity, peace, quite, relaxation & fun, with more games than you can count throughout… and a few secret surprises you’ll have to see to appreciate.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests