The Crown Jewel Lodge is one of our largest most modern with a hit of cottage like aesthetics sitting on 9.8 acres. Sugar River runs across the estate in the back with pathways open for recreational activities, such as fishing, biking, hiking and many other activities. The Lodge is roughly 2,600 SQ FT with 3 floors including the basement 5 bedrooms, 2 on the top level, 1 on the mail level and 2 on the lower level. 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. Each level has its own bathroom. Three car garage, propane powered kitchen area, bar area, oven, stove, fridge, microwave and outdoor barbecue grill and lamb rotisserie oven along with bonfire pits. Hammock, lawn chairs, benches and more. The main level bathroom has a jet-propelled jacuzzi and the backyard has a jet-propelled hot tub on the wraparound. Entertainment areas on all 3 levels and SONOS surround sound speakers built into the cottage. Karaoke system as well. Air conditioned and ventilation equipped. Secure and designated. Verizon 4GLTE powered Internet Connection with extended WiFi. There is a beautiful designated smoking sun room that overlooks the river. Child's play area level 3, baby crib included along with many children games and entertainment areas. The lower level has a game area equipped with a pool table, dart table, ping pong, beer pong tables, and sitting area lounge included with your reservation. The lower level has its own walkout deck area as well. The maximum capacity sleeps up to 18 adults and children. The estate is pet friendly and is equipped with an electric fence. Checking in may be requested earlier. Please inquire if needed. Enjoy!
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Pets must be contained within and or on premises.
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Explore only within the estates designated trails.
Unless leaving the estate only explore within the premises. Hunting is not permitted near or around premises.
Please place any used towels and dish ware in the laundry and kitchen areas prior vacating. Failure to do so additional cleaning fees may be assessed.
Please be sure to place garage into bags and toss into bins provided by the side garage and main garage as we have added a total of six bins.
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Property # 2415011vb
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
Gladwin
Located in Gladwin, this cabin is on a river. Secord Lake Marina and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaverton Schools Nature Area and Gladwin School Nature Area. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Your home, away from home!?
As of 24 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your home, away from home! on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,708, 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 Your home, away from home!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Your home, away from home!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Your home, away from home!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Your home, away from home! located?
This family-friendly Gladwin cabin is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Secord Lake and Secord Lake Marina. M-30 Roadside Park and Gladwin Township Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lodge is very pretty and is equipped with everything you need family had a great time air conditioning worked great hot tub was nice definitely enough for everyone in all age groups to enjoy
Our large family were so thankful for the time we got to spend together at this cabin. It was the cleanest we have ever had and had just the right amount of space and activities for everyone. I cannot overstate how amazing this place is!
A great location and nice amenities! THat this location is open to Weddings and Parties was really nice. The pool table and ping pong in the basement were great. The listing of "Arcade" and "Fitness equipment" is a little misleading: there is a single old bicep curl pulley system and a small desktop arcade-like computer. There were a few minor funcionalities which could be improved (stovetop constantly try to auto-spark, some of the furnitue is not supremely solid, stairs to the creek missing some steps) but it was a good location, available, and met our needs. The kitchen was nice and big and we could cook and prepare. The beds and bathrooms were all very clean and well laid-out.9/10!
The host was very prompt in responding.Everything was as expected! Clean hot tub, great grounds.There was a tree down by the river and smashed the fire pit down there. The steps to the river were precarious so we used caution. Not a deep river, more like a creek, we’re not able to fish there, went to Secord Lake instead. I did have some pillow cases that did not smell good, had to wash myself, but that didn’t ruin my experience! The stove top was fickle and would randomly spark the starter while in use. All in all I would highly recommend, we really enjoyed our stay!
Lots of things in the place did not work. No batteries for remotes for gaming console. None of the screen doors work and blinds in master would not go up or down. Walkway to river is very sketchy and would not recommend going all the way down.
This home was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! It comfortably fit our entire wedding party and had everything we could have needed. There were plenty of blankets, linens, cooking supplies, and storage space for food. The extra refrigerator was incredibly helpful for a large group.The hot tub was fantastic, and the kids loved spending time in the game area with the pool table and ping pong table. The river setting was gorgeous, peaceful, and relaxing, while still being easy to find and access.Check-in was simple, and the hosts were incredibly accommodating by allowing us a late checkout during our wedding weekend, which made a huge difference. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special occasion.We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
I am not the person to leave a bad review for anyone. However other travelers need to be aware. The pictures for this property are not current. The cabin has mold in it, our entire family of 17 got sick from a three day weekend staying here, specifically in the basement. There was Mold on the grill, broken & missing steps going down to the river, more burnt out light bulbs than lit, in the four seasons room, all the mattresses in the house need replaced, they are awful. Leftover food and ice from previous guests in the freezer, leftover opened cigar packages left from previous guests. Missing handle on oven door, stove igniter misfired, Broken chairs to sit at for the dining room table. Several broken blinds on windows. Oven & refrigerator not cleaned, broken glider on the front porch, Two family members got spider bites in the house on two separate floors at night. Temp regulation awful: Main floor comfortable while upstairs hot, and downstairs cold. The fire pit was flooded and not cleared out. The furniture on the front porch was so dirty you couldn’t sit on it. The cabin overall is in a great location, and could be a really neat place, but it. Needs a lot of TLC and needs to be kept up with.
We had a wonderful time, the house was clean and so beautiful if you're looking for a log cabin vibe to relax at, this is the house. It was a family getaway. And everyone enjoyed it, the grandparents the couples, and grandchildren all loved it
Such a beautiful house! Our family loves to cook and the kitchen has everything needed to do just that! We enjoyed canoeing and hiking nearby and did some R&R.
This was the perfect house for our family’s weekend get together. It had plenty of room and there was a lot of fun things to keep the kids busy. We really enjoyed our stay.
My family and I stayed here for thanksgiving! The house is great and the perfect log cabin! We have 11 people and a couple of dogs and there was room and bedrooms for everyone which worked out perfectly!
The property is awesome and will be staying here again soon!
We had a great time. There was ample space for our large group and had everything we needed. The hot tub and game room were a huge hit with the teens and adults.
A lovely home with plenty of space and bathrooms for us all. It was in a nice wooded setting. We enjoyed the nature trails and walk down to the river. We wish we had been able to access the river directly behind the house as in the past.
Overall great stay. We only had a little trouble with the hot water but the host was very quick with finding someone to repair it for us. Would go again.
Had a great time and was very impressed with the cabin. Had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. It one of those "Same time, same place next year". Thanks for a worry free stay.
Everything about this weekend rental was east and wonderful! The owner communicated well, the house was exactly as expected, and as a result our time was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2023
Super glad that everyone enjoyed their stay. Thank you Alexis!
Had a great time and a local golf course and fishin close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Rita Aljic
Kenan (Ken) & Fikreta (Rita) Selimagic a family from originally from Croatia 🇭🇷 & for who isn’t sure it’s in Eastern Europe. A neighbor of Italy 🇮🇹 across the Adriatic and a friend of everyone. We fell in love & moved to the states 25 years ago. We love enjoying the great outdoors every summer and winter in Northern Michigan. All four seasons with amazing summers? Who doesn’t? We do & love to see others enjoy the same things we treasure. Time. Time is the most if not most valuable asset that depreciates every day we like it or not. Sadly, one significant fact is that we’re so occupied with work or life that the thing we call time goes by before our eyes! The next valuable thing next to time are the great moments and memories we make over our lifetimes. It’s that was is most important. Family & the Freinds getting together for any reason is something less common nowadays more so than we realize. Family and friends gatherings rather it’s for a weeding, reunion or just because. We accommodate the space and opportunity to create those memories & moments that will last a lifetime. Thank you for choosing any one of our destinations for your memory log and we are happy to assist that in everyone feasible. - Ken & Rita :)
Why they chose this property
The sounds of water flowing down a backyard river is irresistible. The most amazing scenery and beautiful nature, zero noise makes us feel at peace with oneself.
What makes this property unique
The property was constructed by one of the greatest “log home” cabin builders in the US. The craftsmanship, time and design it must have took to build is mind boggling. Also, to do so on black bear territory definitely makes a statement. Construction photos from 1999 during construction are posted downstairs their floor of the property. Check them out!
Languages:
English, Croatian
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests