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Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs, surrounded by a railing, in a forest with yellow foliage.
A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a hanging hammock, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden staircase, two armchairs with patterned cushions, a small round table, and a wooden coffee table.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.
A fireplace with a 'C' sign above it, a wreath on the mantel, and a stone hearth.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
Sleeps 11•3 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Opal Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Michaywe Pines Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All

Surround yourself in knotty pine at your home away from home. Gather the whole family here and enjoy the large great room with a wood fireplace. Play some games by the fire or enjoy a movie from our video library. Take a nap in our indoor hammock. This is a family friendly place with a loft area for all the kids to sleep in. Or plan your next golf get-away or winter romp here at the Pine House.

This 2,100 square foot home is located in the Michaywe development on a cul-de-sac and is surrounded by wooded lots. It has three bedrooms: one upstairs with a king-sized bed and hammock, another one upstairs with a queen-sized bed and one downstairs with a queen-sized bed. There is a loft with a full futon with a bunk on top, another bunk bed, a twin available upon request and a TV/VCR. There are two full baths, a full kitchen and a large great room with a wood fireplace and an entertainment center with a TV/VCR/DVD, large video library and stereo. There is a large deck in back with a charcoal grill and a bonfire pit.
While here, you can enjoy the free amenities of the Michaywe Owners Association, including the clubhouse (restaurant, bar, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pool, spa and sauna), lighted and groomed cross-country ski trails and a private beach with beach house and playground at Opal Lake. The Pines Golf Course is also located within the Michaywe development. https://www.michaywe.com/

Just minutes from Gaylord, take advantage of all the unique downtown shops, bars and resturants. Enjoy snowmobiling (rentals available in town) on hundreds of miles of groomed trails accessible right from our front door. Downhill skiing at Boyne Mountain or Tree Tops is under 1/2 hour away. Boating/jet skiing/fishing can be enjoyed from the public launches at Opal Lake and Otsego Lake State Park, plus several other nearby lakes. Michigan's 'Alpine Village' is famous for it's 21 championship-caliber golf courses, as well as it's location in the center of the Michigan Snow Belt. Only a one hour drive takes you to historic Mackinac Island, the wineries at Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
***Please load and start the dishwasher, including the coffee pot and filter if used, and remove
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 230678vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gaylord

Michaywe, a neighbourhood in Gaylord, is home to this holiday home. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes Golf Course and Michaywe Pines Golf Course. Bavarian Falls Park and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. 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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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Opal Lake - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Otsego Lake - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lakes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Belle Iron Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mama Leone's Italian Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All located?

Located in Michaywe, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chub Lakes, Lakes Golf Course and Michaywe Pines Golf Course. Opal Lake is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Beth Ginsbach

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In 2000, our family set out to buy the perfect Up North vacation home. Our clan consisted of my husband and myself, (pregnant with our first child), my sister, her husband and their daughter Brittany, and my mom. After a few weekends looking around the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, two-thirds of us came upon the Pine House. That two-thirds convinced the other one-third (my husband and I) to buy the home sight-unseen, as they were so anxious to make it our own. We made the leap, and many years later (and a total of six more children later) we are still enjoying our Up North vacation retreat.

Why they chose this property

Gaylord fit our needs, as we wanted to enjoy the quiet and beauty of the outdoors, while still having the conveniences of a nearby city. Gaylord is home to many golf courses, lakes and beaches for summertime enjoyment, and it is also located in the middle of the Michigan Snow Belt, allowing us to ski, snowmobile and sled. Michaywe Owners Association also fit our needs as it has it's own indoor pool, beach and playground, perfect for our growing family.

What makes this property unique

Over the years, our family has had bonfires with s'mores, songwriting and games of 'telephone', walks in the woods, bike rides, long days at the beach, snowmobile rides, quiet time with our own families as well as large family reunions, boating excursions, movie and game nights, fire-side chats and stargazing. As our children have grown, and we are lured by other vacation destinations, we have used our vacation home less and less. We are now offering it to others to enjoy as we have. Joining VRBO has been a joy, as I have learned that mushroom hunting is a spring-time sport in Gaylord and also how to make a 'dough boy' by an open fire.

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English, Spanish

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