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Cozy cabin in wooded neighborhood - perfect Fall location

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Welcome to the Scout House!
The gas fireplace is remote operated and can heat the whole cabin.
Seating for four at the table and two at the counter/bar.
Enjoy the light coming in through the large windows!
We have a record collection for you to choose from and a record player to enjoy.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Lakes Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Michaywe Pines Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy cabin in wooded neighborhood - perfect Fall location

Welcome to the Scout house! This family friendly chalet in located a residential area in the woods and is just moments from Otsego Lake, downtown dining, two ski resorts, and several golf courses!

The thoughtfully updated chalet is full of nostalgic sleepaway camp vibes to inspire the explorer within you. The large deck wraps around three sides of the cabin and is the perfect place to unwind in the evening. After dinner, gather around the fire pit to roast s'mores and tell wild stories.

Inside, you can warm up by the gas fireplace. We have a cozy living area with plenty of seating and space to curl up with a good book or the remote to the television. The large dining table is great for game nights, and our growing collection of vinyl records add to the fun.

The Scout House has a galley kitchen with a large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven/stove, microwave and several small appliances. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The largest bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom. The other two bedrooms have full size beds. There is a desk in one of the bedrooms for those who need to work or study during the stay. A stacked washer and dryer are also available for your use.

With hiking/biking/snowmobiling trails nearby, several lakes to explore, wildlife viewing from the deck, and numerous outdoor adventures within a one hour drive, The Scout House is your cheerful home base for your Up North getaway!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Dogs must be registered at time of booking and kept on a leash at all times when outside of the home, per our community rules.
Dogs cannot be left unattended in the home.
No burning of candles or scented wax items like Scentsy.

About the area

Gaylord

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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Lakes Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 35 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 36 min drive - 56.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bennethum's Northern Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jody B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moms Weekend away

The cabin was perfect for our small group of moms who just needed a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori D.

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

Pleasant and homey

Very happy with this property. Cozy and pleasant location, easy check in, check out. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great winter retreat

Returned again this year and enjoyed another long weekend up north. Love that we can bring our dog and that there's a place to sled nearby. Always very clean, no artificial air fresheners, well stocked kitchen. Our family enjoyed time together away from school and work. Hoping to return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

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

We had a great stay

The house was clean and comfortable. Everything was comfortable, and the gas fireplace was a nice touch. It brought the place up to a comfortable temperature quickly. The roads in the neighborhood are twisty and windy, so be sure to have your phone or a GPS for navigation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

We stayed in January 2023 for a weekend. Everything was great except the very hard beds and uncomfortable couch. We were out most of the time and it wasn’t an extended stay so it wasn’t a deal breaker. We’d stay again for a short stay. Everyone is different. If you like a firm mattress, this is the place 4 you..lol
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Adequate Accommodations

Furniture is outdated and not very comfortable. House was very clean on the inside. The outside needs some TLC. Nice fenced in yard, however, the yard needs cleaned up. It’s in a beautiful location in Michaywe so that was a positive. We would rent there again provided there were modest upgrades done. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna S.

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

Great Fall Getaway!

The home was very nice, and the location was perfect for a fall getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene P.

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

The Gaylord House

Very nice house very clean and comfortable and nice location we would definitely stay there again 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Fun Family Getaway

What a great place to stay! The owners obviously put much thought and care into decorating and furnishing this little cabin. It has has a fun retro vibe which we all enjoyed. It's not a large home, yet it had everything we needed for a 4 day family getaway. The 3 bedrooms were all adequately sized and the 2 bathrooms worked out well for our family of 5. Michawaye is a lovely wooded community and we enjoyed seeing deer and other wildlife, yet we were close to downtown Gaylord where we found some great locally owned restaurants and shops. We also enjoyed boating and visiting the beach at the Otsego Lake Park, just a short drive from the cabin. We were captivated by the Parks board game, which the owners had available for us to use. We spent several hours playing it and it is definitely on our Christmas wish list. The round dining table was perfect for both games and meals. There are only 4 chairs around the table, but we used one from the desk in one of the bedrooms. If you have 6 people, you'd have a problem though. A folding chair or two would come in handy for that situation. Likewise, the table on the deck only had 4 chairs. Our only real complaints are a shortage of drinking glasses (I think there were 3 small and 3 larger glasses) and a very dull vegetable parer. Other than that, we loved everything about this property and would definitely love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Perfect for us!

We stayed at the Scout House for 4 nights. The owners provided great communication and answered all of my questions promptly. The neighborhood was beautiful. We had a doe in the front yard on the first day and on the second day a group of wild turkeys. We are very happy that we did not choose to stay at a hotel. We loved the home away from home atmosphere. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joette H.

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

Restful Get-Away

This property is just perfect for a restful stay in Northern Michigan. It has plenty of room, things are logically placed, and is clean and bright. Very little traffic on its blacktop road. We had deer visit us every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Very nice

Really a great spot. Owner is great. You won’t go wrong on this one in Gaylord.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great winter weekend getaway

We enjoyed the cleanliness of the house and that we could bring our dog with us! The kitchen was well stocked, the bathroom water pressure was great, and the rooms were cozy. We also enjoyed playing in the snow and sledding on a local hill recommended by the owner. Would love to return to the property some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

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

Cute, clean, close

Close to Hartwick Pines and trails. Quiet neighborhood. Toasty fire place. Hosts easy to contact. Not deluxe, very nice for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kate Rallis

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Hi, we are Jason and Kate!

After three years of traveling this great country in an RV and having the adventure of a lifetime, we discovered Northern Michigan and couldn't stand to leave! Putting down roots in this incredible oasis has been our greatest adventure yet. We love it so much here that we purchased a cabin to share with others. Come be our guests and see what life on the 45th parallel is all about!

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