Serenity at the Pine House: Get Away from it All

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Gaylord, MI

Michaywe Pines Golf Course8 min drive
Otsego Lake State Park12 min drive
Loon Golf Resort14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)82 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

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.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Todd and Beth Ginsbach

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gaylord

This vacation home is located in Michaywe, a neighborhood in Gaylord. 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. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.

Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 8 min drive
Otsego Lake State Park - 12 min drive
Loon Golf Resort - 14 min drive
Gaylord Discovery Center - 20 min drive
Otsego Golf Club - 23 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Burger King - 18 min drive
Mama Leone's Italian Restaurant - 18 min drive
Inn The Woods Restaurant - 8 min drive
Michaywe - 8 min drive
Porter Haus - 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.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MADELINE C.

20 Feb 2024

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

Ski & swimming @ the Pines!

We loved it & it's location! This was our second time to come to the Pines!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

14 Aug 2023

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

Perfect is an Understatement

This location is such a hidden gem! In a neighborhood but still tucked away for privacy this location is such a nice place. The inside was outstanding as well and the pictures truly do not do this place justice! Definitely a must stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

6 Aug 2023

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

Cabin in the woods

The cabin was a lovely getaway in the Michaywe community. It was a little trek out to Hwy 32. We had a short visit yet we enjoyed using the grill, the firepit, the association's pool and sauna.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

29 July 2023

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

Great Up North family and friend getaway

The house was great for our two-family party of 10. We loved the location, the comfortable, spacious living areas, and the deck in the back. The house was in a tranquil, quiet area, but had nearby amenities. We used the home as a base for a daytrips around Northern MI.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel O.

23 July 2023

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

Great cabin

We enjoyed our stay. It had everything we were looking for in a getaway. Host was amazing, very accommodating and helpful. Will recommend this to anyone that needs to get away that wants out door activity. Opal lake was awesome, the staff there are very friendly. Couldn’t have asked for a better place. Thank you Todd and Beth.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Beth Ginsbach

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.