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The Loon Lodge

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Levering, MI
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bessey Creek Nature Preserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Michigan Biological Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Levering

Located in Levering, this cabin is on the beach. Cheboygan Opera House and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Levering, MI

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
  • Roberts Family Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Michigan Biological Station - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hoppie's Landing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lake Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Vacation House - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Loon Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Loon Lodge?

As of 28 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Loon Lodge on 29 May, 2026 start from S$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 The Loon Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Loon Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Loon Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Loon Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Levering cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Douglas Lake, Bryan Wildlife Nature Preserve and Bessey Creek Nature Preserve. Judson Pike Marsh Nature Preserve and University of Michigan Biological Station are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

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

Loon Lodge

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Dan Belprez

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The Loon Lodge is a place of retreat and adventure for our family. We run our family’s farm full-time in Mid-Michigan but our hearts live in the serene woods of Northern Michigan and the epic beauty of the Great Lakes. We are so grateful to share this gift with you!

When we first saw this cabin, we fell in love with its rustic and historic charm. The whole log walls and rafters transport you to a time when Northern Michigan's lakes were wild and undeveloped, and cabins like these were carved out and constructed of the very woods around them.

That's what makes this place so special to us! We love the rustic logs and simplicity of a time-old cabin, but more importantly - we love that with just a short drive this cabin allows us to strip away the incessant noise of day-to-day life and focus on spending quality time together as a family.

We only get 18 summers with our kids being "kids," what better way to make memories than around a campfire on a lake, enjoying the long days of Northern Michigan Summer.

Why they chose this property

Douglas Lake is a very quiet lake. With the University of Michigan owning over half of the shoreline, there is very little development compared to other lakes in the area - meaning there is plenty of wildlife.

We use our cabin as a getaway to escape the noise of daily life and enjoy the pristine nature that Douglas Lake has to offer. We regularly see and hear loons, as there is typically more loons on the lake than boats. Eagles also frequent our area of the lake as well as blue herons and beavers that swim out of the creek feeding Marl Bay. While we haven't seen a Black Bear up there yet, we have found bear tracks in the sand along the east shore of the lake.

Douglas Lake offers a great escape to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Northern Michigan nature, while still being just a 15 mile drive to the Straits of Mackinac.

What makes this property unique

We have done our best to honor this cabin's past by leaving as much of its original woodwork and character as it is. While so many of these small lakeside cabins are being torn down to make way for bigger, fancier lakefront properties, our dream is to preserve this little piece of Michigan's historic roots, and share our little hideaway with other like-minded families.

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