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

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The Retreat Home is nestled on a wooded setting along a babbling creek.
Open concept kitchen with bar seating
4-Seasons sun room
Back deck overlooks the creek
Overstuffed Couches invite you to relax.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Mesick, MI
  • Place, Hodenpyl Dam
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Marilla Township Hall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lower Peninsula Experimental Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 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

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

*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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
Additional fees for non-staying event guests.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Bear Country- To prevent damages and keep our bears safe, Please take all trash and recycling with you.
Make sure all windows are closed prior to leaving as well as porch slider is locked.
HANG used wet towels over shower rods off floor please. Leave USED beds UNMADE.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2602297vb
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
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

Mesick

Located in Mesick, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf and Fawn Crest 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 Huron-Manistee National Forest and Gordin Fisk Memorial Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Mesick, MI

What's nearby

  • Hodenpyl Dam - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Marilla Township Hall - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Lower Peninsula Experimental Forest - 18 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 26 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 28 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellens Corner's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪charlie's place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brew Ha’s Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Empty Coffee Cup - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Chandlers Cafe - ‬9 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,241, 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 Nature Lover's Retreat: 10 wooded acres along a babbling creek?

On-site parking is available at the 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 a river, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hodenpyl Dam. Gordin Fisk Memorial Park and Marilla Township Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Morgan

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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.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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