Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20242 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Johannesburg, MI

Little Bear Lake10 min drive
Garland26 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course32 min drive
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

+1

1 Double Futon, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

+1

1 Double Futon, 2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

+1

2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Escape to the ULTIMATE PRESERVE to enjoy the seclusion of this 460 acre fenced in preserve. Enjoy being one with nature while still being close to everything FUN to do in Northern Michigan. You will be only 13 miles from the most unbelievable golf courses located in Gaylord MI.. While inside our preserve enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, looking for antlers, searching for Morel mushrooms or walking around and observing the hundreds of Whitetail Deer and other wildlife. The groomed state trail for snowmobiles, Atvs and side by sides is right outside the gate. Snow ski in Gaylord or go to Beautiful Boyne Mountain.

*IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING THIS PROPERTY, PLEASE BEGIN RESERVATION PROCESS BY CONTACTING OWNER BY CLICKING THE ASK THE OWNER A QUESTION TAB ON FIRST PAGE. AFTER THE RESERVATION IS MADE WE WILL BE ALLOWED TO TALK ON THE PHONE AND IF EITHER PARTY FEELS THAT ITS NOT A GOOD FIT YOU WILL GET A FULL REFUND.

The lodge is 2600 square feet and has a very open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The bedrooms all have 2 sets of bunkbeds, (full over queen) along with there own bathroom. All 3 bedrooms also have a pull-out futon. If everyone is sleeping single there are 14 spots, if there are 2 people on each queen bed there are 20 spots. The bedrooms are on each end of the lodge while the main part is wide open with a full kitchen, large bar top (seats at least 4), fireplace, 2 flat screen tv's, large dining table (seats at least 16), pool table, and a large sectional sofa. There is also a mud room with a washer and dryer at one end of the lodge for all your outside gear. Just outside the French doors there is a Weber gas & charcoal grill for your cooking enjoyment along with a propane smoker . Enjoy making smores while sitting around the fire pit & fire wood located beside the pond. This is truly a beautiful preserve for nature lovers to enjoy. For additional information please contact owner.

Property manager

Paul Eckert

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

The cowboy hats vary in size and are for wearing. The whip is discretionary.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets on the property what so ever!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke outside only!

Please do not harm or kill the wildlife, it is against the law

No firearms, weapons or fireworks period

Please do not mess with the animal mounts inside the lodge, they are very expensive

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Johannesburg

This holiday home is located in Johannesburg. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

Little Bear Lake - 10 min drive
Garland - 26 min drive
Otsego Golf Club - 26 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 32 min drive
Otsego Lake State Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

Paul's Pub - 9 min drive
J&B Spot Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
The Old Depot - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv located?

Situated in Johannesburg, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Little Bear Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and West Twin Lake. Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic and Garland are also within 12 miles (20 km).

10

Exceptional

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This beautiful location was perfect balance of adventure & quality time! Amenities indoor & outdoor exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul Eckert

What makes this property unique

This preserve is unique in the fact that you will be staying in a 460 acre wildlife preserve and able to see hundreds of deer and other forms of wildlife. you can roam the preserve on foot and look for morel mushrooms, search for sheds off the bucks or just sight see and enjoy nature.