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Hideout in the Woods

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A living room with a L-shaped black leather sofa, wooden flooring, and two wall-mounted paintings.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a Christmas tree, and a plaid sofa in a room with wooden walls and a ceiling fan.
A rustic outdoor area with a fire pit, wooden benches, and a small wooden structure.
A Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, a fireplace with logs, and a plaid rug.
A small cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set in a rural setting, this vacation home accommodates 14 guests across 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a deck, porch, and patio, ideal for outdoor gatherings. The property welcomes pets and offers games for entertainment. Nearby attractions include Au Sable River and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Au Sable River
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Au Sable Charter Twp, MI
  • Place, beach near Oscoda Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 upstairs left

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 upstairs right

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Birch and Bears

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Antlers

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hideout in the Woods

A down to earth 4 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in the woods that features 2 large gathering rooms (one is a theater room) and a huge covered front porch. There is a full kitchen and two separate eating areas. We also have an external gameroom/hangout in our big red barn called the Hideout Saloon.

The main part of the house was built by my grandad in 1946.

The trim around the doors and windows are all made from aged pine that he had saved in the 1950's.

We have central air and heat.

There is a 4 foot fire ring perfect for cooking, making s'mores, or just relaxing.
There is a washer and dryer for your use.

We have a charcoal grill for you to use...bring your own charcoal and starter fluid.

There is a tankless water heater so you can take back to back showers. Sorry no bathtubs.

Come relax and just chill. The sandy beach is only a mile away as is the rest of town or relax on our 42ft covered porch

Firewood is available to use if it is in the shed. If not, then Jack can deliver a full cord of oak if you desire for around $80. Please contact him directly prior to your stay and mention that you are staying at Hideout in the Woods. 989-370-0822. He is cash only and can dump the wood right by the firepit.

The Hideout Saloon is now open and equipped with a pool table, dart board, foosball, sound system, player piano, and custom made bar. This space can be heated by 2 propane heaters that we provide along with the tanks. You are responsible for the propane.
Make sure you checkout the pictures. Please note that the Hideout Saloon is available to you, but please do not review us on its cleanliness as it lives in the woods in an old pole barn.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are non-gated stairs
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Stay off furniture, dog cage available
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in the house, do it at the firepit
Washing of linens and towels are done by us, but you need to strip the beds and put the sheets and pillow cases in the laundry bins.
Dishes are washed by you, they can be left drying
No cutting any live trees. If there is wood in the shed, you may use it.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1440402vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

Oscoda

Located in Oscoda, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course and Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Tawas Point State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Au Sable Charter Twp, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Oscoda Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 28 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Collar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Edelweiss Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪AuSable Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideout in the Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hideout in the Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hideout in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideout in the Woods?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hideout in the Woods located?

This family-friendly Oscoda holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Lake Huron is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Steve Vaughan

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We also own an Internationally award winning BBQ sauce company (UncleStevies.com). I have worked half my life in construction and the other half in IT. I love the woods, hiking, camping, canoeing, hunting. This cabin is our go to place to get away.

Why they chose this property

My great great grandfather came to Oscoda from Saginaw in 1853. There was not much going on. He later returned in 1862 and established the farm in 1864. This cabin is built on the same spot as the one the family built that burned down in 1911 with the two towns Au Sable and Oscoda burned to the ground.

The majority of the renovations were done by my wife, my kids, and myself. We spent nearly 2 years driving up every weekend to work on it.

At one point, the family owned several hundred acres of land and had a cattle farm on it. some of the old fence can still be found as you walk around.

What makes this property unique

We have a super large covered porch perfect for rainy days or watching the thunderstorms at night.

Our Hideout Saloon is our own creation that is our take on a Wild West Saloon that you would have found in the Northwoods. It features a custom made bar, pool table, foosball, darts, player piano, and sound system. This is available to you at no extra charge.

We offer two large gathering rooms. One has a projector and bluray player. Both are equipped with sound systems.

All of the log begs were hand built by us. We felled the trees, dragged them to the house, de-barked them, and created each bed to be unique.

The large barn style doors and the trim in the house were from wood that my granddad pulled from the river and store to use one day. He passed away in 1957 never getting the chance to use them. I am sure he would be proud that we finally used them on the cabin.

My wife built the large table from extra floor boards we found in the attic while remodeling to commemorate the family heritage we have up there.

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