Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Mesick, MI

Hodenpyl Dam8 min drive
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf30 min drive
Crystal Mountain36 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs 2nd bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Loft Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

*5-Star Super Host for 10 years* JUST RE-OPENED after top to bottom remodel in 2023!* Perfect Get-Away for couples, friends and family. Escape to this beautiful retreat nestled on 10 forested acres along a babbling creek. Enjoy time around a cozy wood fire, games around the dining table, and preparing meals in your new fully stocked kitchen. This sanctuary is the ideal place to Unplug from your connected life.

The space:
*4 comfortable bedrooms and 2 full baths offer everyone private space in a cozy setting.
*Fully stocked, open-concept kitchen was recently remodeled with gas range, air fryer, coffee pot, full fridge/freezer, and all the dishes, pans, and spices you'll need. Water is spring fed and delicious; no bottled water is needed here.
*Large living room offers overstuffed couches to relax around the wood fireplace.
*4-seasons studio overlooking the babbling creek is the perfect bug-free spot for reading, having a coffee, or yoga.
*Outside, enjoy the sunshine and fresh air on the large deck with steps down to the water. Relax in the hammock by the creek. Explore 10 acres of private hiking trails or just head down the quiet dirt road.

Guest access:
You are renting the entire home with full private access (2 Twins, 2 Full Beds, and 1 Queen). Easy Keyless entry. Includes plenty of parking, Charcoal grill, an outdoor campfire ring, hiking trails. Property adjoins National Forest on a quiet dirt road. There are additional hiking, Skiing, and snow mobile trails nearby.

About 30 minutes to everything:
Perfectly placed between Crystal Mt and Caberfea Ski Resorts, and just 30 minutes to Traverse City for shopping, dining, and wine tasting. Visit Cadillac, Lake Michigan, Sleeping bear Dunes, Wine tasting, Interlochen, The Manistee National Forest, and more

Other things to note:
ADULT Accommodations Only. Steep steps in home and fast moving creek in the backyard make this not a child-safe home. Highspeed internet now available, however there is no t.v. Bring your music player or computer for entertainment outside of nature. Wifi calling/texting is now available.

Property manager

Amanda Morgan

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Additional fees for non-staying event guests.

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

Note from host: Additional fees for non-staying event guests.

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Mesick

Located in Mesick, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Tippy Dam Recreation Area, while Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mesick, MI

What's nearby

Hodenpyl Dam - 8 min drive
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 30 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 36 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 37 min drive
Little River Casino - 58 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Jim's Bucksnort Saloon - 12 min drive
Ellens Corners - 13 min drive
Crossroads Bar - 9 min drive
Mushroom Bar - 12 min drive
Brew Há - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hodenpyl Dam. Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

21 Nov 2023

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

Peaceful and Serene

My Dad and I stayed for several days and we're very pleased. The location is so peaceful and the home itself is exceptionally comfortable, clean, and well stocked. The host is generous, kind, and an excellent communicator. If you want to soak in nature this is the place.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

16 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful and Positive

This is an incredible property. The windowed studio is a special place on a rainy morning or yoga space. Great location, total privacy, and every amenity was taken care of. Excellent bed and bathrooms. Appreciated the CD collection and steps down to the creek for splashing around. Overall very peaceful and enjoyed a satisfying stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

15 Aug 2023

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

A great place to unwind

The home is definitely a place to unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet. You can enjoy the outdoors right behind the house with a walk through the woods or just sit on the glass/screened in porch with your morning coffee. It's location is far enough away yet just a nice drive to all the wonderful sights that are Michigan. Thank you Amanda for creating a wonderful home for others to enjoy. We certainly did!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

16 July 2022

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

Perfectly peaceful

We spent 5 nights reading and relaxing in very comfortable couches and beds. Located in a quiet secluded part of the Manistee National Forest, the sound of the babbling brook can be heard from every creekside room. Well stocked and zippy quick responses from Amanda made it feel like home right away. Birds singing everywhere and comfy outdoor furniture added to our relaxation. The bathrooms were especially spacious with excellent showers. I'd give this vrbo 10 stars if I could.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Morgan

Born and raised Michigander. Love everything this beautiful state has to offer including hiking, cross country skiing, foraging, boating, fishing, walking the beach, rock collecting, bird watching, and more. I purchased and transformed this home with my guests in mind. I wanted to offer a comfortable place for people to get away from the noise and stressors of life to rejuvenate.

Why they chose this property

This property adjoins National Forest on 2 sides, offering life-long privacy. The Seaton Creek babbles in the back yard- you can feel it take your stress away with its flow.