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The Loon Lodge

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Sleeping Loft

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Loon Lodge

Nestled in the Marl Bay on Douglas Lake, the Loon Lodge is located near one of four Loon nests monitored by the University of Michigan Biological Station.

17 miles of undeveloped shoreline maintained by U of M on the 3,700 acre lake helps to create a peaceful place for wildlife and human visitors to rest.

Spend the day exploring the lake by kayak, canoe, or paddle board. Enjoy a good book by the lake or take a half mile walk to Bessey Nature Preserve where Lancaster Creek feeds into Douglas Lake.

By night, catch the Northern Lights or the Milky Way Galaxy from the dock while a fire crackles on the shore.

The Loon Lodge is a cozy 1940’s whole log cabin that has been updated & renovated while honoring it’s historical character.

There are two bedrooms (pony walls) each featuring a queen bed. There is also a sleeping loft with a full and twin bed, while a futon is available in the living room for extra sleeping.

A full kitchen, bathroom and living room finish the space, plus an enclosed porch on the lakeside for sipping your morning coffee.

The cabin is best for a couple or single family with kids. Please note that this property does not have Wi-Fi but does have excellent cell service for a hot spot.
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What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bessey Creek Nature Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bryan Wildlife Nature Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Judson Pike Marsh Nature Preserve - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Michigan Biological Station - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

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  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hoppie's Landing - ‬14 min drive
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Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

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

A great family vacation

We enjoyed nights by the fire and days by the lake. Perfect week away from it all 💙
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you so much, Molly! We truly enjoyed your family as a guest. :)
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Rustic Cabin on Lake

Rustic Cabin on Lake with excellent view. My family with young adults had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DeeDee S.

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

Lovely!

This place was perfect for our travels. It did fit 6 of us for sleep and having breakfast and dinner at the big kitchen table! We did enjoy our stay here. Much of our time was spent outside of the house. Kayaks were available for us to explore the lake as much as we could. Mackinaw city is a short drive. Lovely, thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Earlford M.

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

Cabin Rental

Perfect for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay! :)
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10/10 Excellent

Tenaya A.

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

Short ride to the Mighty Mac

Cute simple summer cottage. Nice for a weekend away under the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you!! Glad it was a great stay for your family!
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

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Take a step back in time at Loon Lodge. Authentic/rustic cabin with a beautiful lake view. Perfect to unplug and relax in nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Amazing time!!

It was a nice little cabin with everything you need. Beautiful lake to kayak an water board on. An at night the sky looked beautiful. Great area with a small drive to mackinac and other fun adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Glen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is a mess with junk everywhere. Pictures they show are not true . Cant swim because its literally 2 ft deep and full of weeds! The dock completely rotted not safe.. did not Look like bedding or towels washed from Last stay. All windows were open on arrival. No real lock on doors for safety at night..
Pictures online very deceiving
Found lime this on arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenn N.

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

Beautiful location, very cute and comfortable cabin

The location is about 25 minutes from Mackinaw City or Cheboygan (Walmart, groceries). Douglas lake is gorgeous, and feels remote, peaceful, secluded, quiet. However, we were not far from all of the area attractions. The dock is aging, and a bit flimsy in parts. The cabin is adorable, comfortable and cutely decorated. The only complaint is that the shower did not drain properly (slightly slanted ) causing yuck to collect in one corner. Towels are provided which is nice, but with a family of 5, could have used an extra hand towel during the week to swap out. Note that there is no laundry facility on site. Also, note that the bedroom walls are more like partitions, so there really wasn’t privacy in terms of noise. We loved the location and overall the cabin was great. I would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Krystal B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

There were mouse droppings on and under the bed sheets. Used Q tips and used bandaids scattered in loft. The loft area was more of a crawl space. Holes in the screens. The screen door that faces the lake did not fit flush to the stoop. The gap was large enough for a mouse or snake to easily fit through. Bathroom faucet was not fastened properly to sink. Bathroom floor was constantly wet. We did see a mouse on the counter top one morning crawling over our boxes of food. Property was not as neatly kept as in the photo. The driveway was all sand that was easily tracked into the cabin. The property is not for 8 people more like 5-6. With water front property comes spiders and snakes, but on the up-side, we did hear Loons at about 12:30 am. It property did not appear to be cleaned since last fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2024
Hi Krystal, Sad to hear you did not enjoy your stay. We are always happy to hear feedback on any issues needing to be addressed. We spent a lot of time up there this spring but never had any issues with mice. That said, it is a historic seasonal cabin in the woods, and critters like chipmunks, mice, and spiders can, at times, find their way in. Thanks for pointing out the loose faucet handle, we will fix it immediately. As far as water on the bathroom floor, when it's very hot and humid like it was during your stay, condensation can form on the back of the toilet and drip onto the floor. Unfortunately, ambient air temperature and humidity are things outside the realm of our control. Similarly, the driveway is sandy, since the soil in Northern Michigan around lakes tends to be primarily sand. We cleaned the cabin the morning of your arrival and put new sheets (brand new, bought that day in Cheboygan) onto the beds, so I don't think there could have been mouse droppings in the bed. If you had read the listing, we do specify that while the cabin can sleep up to 8 people, it is "best suited for a couple or single family." The loft is listed as a "children's loft" in the listing for that reason. Again, we are sorry that our cabin did not meet your expectations. We did attempt to reach out several times to check in with you regarding your stay, but got no response from you. We would have happily addressed any issues or concerns you had during your stay. Thanks!
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