Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Johannesburg, MI

Little Bear Lake
‪5 min walk‬
West Twin Lake
‪15 min drive‬
Garland
‪20 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Get away to this cabin in the woods and make the most of everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Hibernation Station is the quintessential outdoor getaway backing up to thousands of acres of state land where you can hit ATV and snowmobile trails, hunt, do some mushroom picking or hike. Our cabin is just around the corner from Little and Big Bear lakes great for swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking. Perfect for family fun, couple’s retreats, or a guys’ weekend for up to 8 guests!

In summer months enjoy the large deck backing up to the woods, a fire pit, outdoor bar, kayaks for the nearby lakes, miles and miles of trails for off-roading fun, and a huge pole barn to store all of your toys. Golfers can find three golf resorts all within a 25-minute drive!

When temperatures start to fall, take advantage of the snowmobile trails just steps from the cabin, local skiing, tubing, and snowshoeing, or hide inside in the warm cabin and checkout the snow from the abundant windows looking onto the beautiful winter scenery.

The cabin has everything you could need for your escape from the bustles of everyday life! The fully equipped kitchen includes a coffee maker, microwave, dishware, breakfast bar, and a dishwasher. There are two living spaces with TV, internet, and games all in a cozy setting. Towels and linens, ceiling fans, washer & dryer are just a few more things to ensure a carefree stay!

A couple of things to note!
Our property is located off of a two-track road. We highly recommend a four or all-wheel drive vehicle in winter months. While we do our best to keep it plowed, it's in the woods! Things get messy.
The only internet available is through a T-Mobile hotspot we provide. You can have multiple devices connected to the network and stream, which is how we provide cable (through YouTube TV). But again, you're in the woods, so we like to caution it's not as powerful or reliable as your cable or broadband internet in the city.

Property manager

Ashley Croll

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not move furniture.

Be respectful of neighboring properties. Quiet hours 10pm - 7am.

No illegal activity of any kind.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego County Sportsplex.

Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

Little Bear Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
West Twin Lake - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
Garland - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
Otsego Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 27.2 km
Boyne Mountain - 60 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Paul's Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪J&B Spot Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Lewiston Curling Club - ‬18 min drive
‪Country House Ice Cream - ‬19 min drive
‪The Old Depot - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts located?

Located in the city centre, this Johannesburg cabin offering ski-in/ski-out access is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Little Bear Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kujawa Lake and Johannesburg Lake. West Twin Lake and Lake Louise are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

16 Feb, 2025

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

It’s a great place to stay!

We all enjoyed our trip, We cooked breakfast and dinner every day and snowmobiled during the day. The cabin had everything we needed and plenty of games to enjoy. Would highly recommend staying there.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

9 Feb, 2025

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

Hibernation Station

This was an outstanding cabin for us! We weren’t there much during the weekend but it was a very relaxing and homey cabin to come back to after a long day. Cabin was spotless and check in/out directions were easy to understand. We loved the game room…so much room for activities! If staying here in the “snow” months you would definitely benefit from a 4 wheel or all wheel drive vehicle. We would definitely stay here again and again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

10 Jan, 2025

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

Winter Wonderland

Amazing cabin, very clean and cozy. Had everything our family loved games, movies, reading by the fire …. comfort of a home away from home. A place to call “up north” to get away. Highly recommend to disconnect and create family time! Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice I.

2 Dec, 2024

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

Best cabin ever!

Beautiful place lots to do! Great owners too! Our 2nd time renting this cabin and would definitely rent again and again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

21 Nov, 2024

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

2nd time staying

Very nice cabin. We enjoyed our 2nd stay just as much as the 1st time. Listing description is spot on. Wifi not strong but that's well explained in the description. Cabin was clean, comfortable, and great condition. Adding a top dishwasher rack would be helpful but that's a very minor inconvenience. Clear communication and instruction from friendly owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

17 Nov, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanty R.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Great place for a quiet stay

I ended up with a short notice free long weekend and got lucky to find this place. Everything was exactly as described and even cuter in person. It was quiet and well taken care of, I loved all the little touches. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in the woods. While there are neighbors nearby, everyone was quiet and respectful and you can only see one neighbor from the front yard. Everything was perfect and I got some much needed relaxation and sightseeing done. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

15 Oct, 2024

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful, cozy cabin with private yard. Everything was as listed and made our extended weekend getaway just perfect. Wish there would have been some wood available onsite for the wood stove and an awning over the front door would have kept us dry while getting in while it was raining. But those things wouldn’t stop us from coming back or recommending this place to someone else.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari V.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Always Wonderful.

Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice I.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing cabin

Beautiful place! Loved every minute of our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect place!!

This place was everything advertised and more! The location was remote and tucked away, the house was clean, and the pole barn was perfect for our gear. The game room was everything the pictures advertised; we had a blast! In one weekend, we disc golfed, rode the trails and golfed at the lakes. Nothing was more than 30 minutes away. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Heavenly hideaway

We haven’t been to little bear lake in 30 years. It was a wonderful, emotional and truly blessed vacation. My brother lives in Switzerland and couldn’t believe we were able to find a gorgeous cabin on Little Bear. Your cabin made our dreams come true. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

3 Aug, 2024

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

Little paradise in the woods

This cute cabin in the woods has everything you need for all ages. We had so much fun playing the games, walking, enjoying our coffee in the morning on the deck and riding the trails. Great place to relax and get away for a week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

27 Jul, 2024

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

Family Fun

Our 2nd stay here. Great game room for fun on the rainy days. Backs up to state land for exploring. Clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah M.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Great Hideaway

This cabin is the perfect hideaway for just about any age! We traveled with our kids ages 1 year to 11 years and they all enjoyed it. There’s no dangerous areas for a crawling baby (just lock the glass door if you want to leave the front door open because it doesn’t latch) and there’s so many fun games and activities for all ages! We didn’t get to do much hiking or anything, but it seems there is a lot in the area. Beds were comfy. The only thing for me was that it got a little sketchy driving in and out with my van. It was doable but just be ware in case there’s a lot of rain. Definitely need 4 wheel drive in winter like they said! Hope to go back one day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Great place!

It was the perfect spot for us to stay while we enjoyed places around Northern Michigan. We loved all of the activities that were provided in the great room!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evandro M.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Great Cabin in the woods.

The cabin was better than we expected. Everything was clean and new. The playroom is spacious, with tons of options. I definitely will come back. Communication with the manager was great as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merideth B.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Family get away

Great time in the cabin! We went to several different places so we didn't get to spend as much time at the cabin as we would have liked. However, our time there was wonderful! The fires every night seemed to bring out the laughter and fun. I had several friends comment on how lovely the cabin looked (from pictures) and seemed interested in renting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

27 May, 2024

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

Just what we needed

The game room was a hit with the kids and us adults. We loved the open space and had plenty of room to be comfortable. The use of the barn was nice to store our side by side in. The location back in the woods made for great privacy and gave you the up north feel.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

21 May, 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Group of friends for a sporting clays weekend, great place, very clean and great location!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

28 Apr, 2024

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Charming and fun

The home was very cute with a wonderful game room area in the back. The property was very well maintained and had everything we needed for our stay. We struggled to find the dirt road leading to the house…Waze didn’t seem to have the exact location but once we put the address in Apple Maps we had no trouble. Location is close to a lot of other towns. We spent our time exploring the many state parks and trails around the area. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky K.

28 Feb, 2024

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Stay and Play

Beautiful home and tons of fun. Communication was easy, and responsive. Would definitely recommend, and plan to come back again! Our guest ages ranged from 3-63 and everyone had a blast. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

14 Feb, 2024

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

Michigan

Everything was great about this property. The driveway was a bit rough getting in, but we were able to make it through without the need of 4wd. We wanted to bring snowmobiles, but MI winter wasn't cooperating. Either way, trail systems are within a short distance and we were able to take our tiny ATV's out. The place itself was great. Having the wood burning stove was super nice for cold weather without having to crank the heat. There are a ton of good games and activities to keep you occupied while indoors. 10/10 would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

23 Jan, 2024

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

Excellent.

Thank you so much for the stay at your Cabin. It is definitely the kind of place that my friend and I would love to be able to retire to. We love the winter and being out in an area where there is almost nobody around. I'm sure it isn't as quiet in the summer, but it was an awesome stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024