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Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.

Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.

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The cowboy hats vary in size and are for wearing. The whip is discretionary.
Interior
Rockers so comfy time stops.
Interior
Living area

Overview of Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Johannesburg, MI
  • Popular LocationLittle Bear Lake18 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtsego Golf Club22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichaywe Pines Golf Course32 min drive
  • AirportAlpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.

Enchanting serenity, rejuvenation & gorgeous views, exceptional access to endless ORV trails & state hunting land. Absolute peace & quiet 10 minutes from Gaylord, Otsego Ski slopes, Tree Tops & Otsego golf courses.

2,900 ft uniquely detailed log & stone cabin sits recessed on 10 acres of beauty. Front yard has a large porch, pond, fountain & stream. The back yard is especially spacious, entirely secluded, with wide trails throughout the woods of the back 9 acres. Solar lanterns illuminate both yards & the trail in the evenings.

18 Individual Beds: 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 pull-out sleeper sofas, 2 queen & 11 twin size air mattresses. $25 fee per night applies for each guest in addition to 14, wether staying the night or just visiting, such as with events and get togethers.
(No parties.)

*This VRBO is professionally cleaned & inspected after every checkout.

The entire space is all natural, consisting of log, stone, and tongue & groove. The more you look into the True Nature, the more fun you’re going to discover.

Wether you’re looking for a tranquil retreat, a couples getaway, family fun, or a gathering place for friends, hunters, golfers or orv enthusiasts to simply eat, drink & be merry - or all of the above rolled into one - the True Nature never disappoints.

The Basics:
Everything is this space from the door mats to the furniture & beds is brand new and selected with your comfort, serenity and enjoyment in mind. The intention & vision was filling this log home with tranquility, uniqueness and fun for all ages. If anything whatsoever falls short of your expectations please let us know and we will do our absolute best to swiftly correct this & ensure you have a relaxing, fun & wonderful stay.

The space has three fireplaces, a variety of games through out & an eclectic assortment of rare steins, viking horns, and various drinking mugs and glasses. House rule: the drinking of beer is to be done from a stein or horn. You don’t choose it, it chooses you. You’ll see.

The living room has a 70” Hd smart tv & each of the three bedrooms has a 55” Hd smart tv. Login to your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon etc, or simply use airplay or cast. There are also three blue tooth speakers for your listening pleasure.

With a typical drip style coffee machine, a Keurig, a French press, an espresso machine, grinder & frothing pitcher, you can rest easy knowing we understand and are not messing around with the coffee situation at the True Nature.

Retreats:
This is a most ideal retreat space. You can actually hear the silence here, 24/7. The view of nature from both the front and back decks is divine. Enjoy a head-clearing, energy activating serene walk or jog through 8 acres of woods on widened trails accessed directly through the backyard, anytime you like. Exit the driveway and head in any direction for additional inspiring views.

Family Fun:
With it’s spacious floor plan and tavern-like dining room, 3,500 game 4 player arcade machine, electronic dartboard, ping pong, air hockey, full sized shuffleboard, rustic versions of all the classic board games, ring toss, table top shuffle boards, top shelf poker set, outdoor washers, corn-hole, nerf bows & arrows and real-club outdoor golf game this space will keep the fun going (or just the kids out of your hair) all week long.

Canoeing & Kayaking:
15 mins from the cabin.
UP North Paddle Sports, Gaylord MI

Golfers:
This space is within 15 minutes of the Tree Tops & Otsego golf courses, and comes equipped with a backyard corn-hole like gold game using real clubs to warm up & hone your swing. This is your chance to finally see what it's like to tee off on time, warmed up.

Hunters:
While hunting & gutting on the 10 acre property is not permitted by the host, it is also not necessary as it's only a three minute walk through the backyard and you're into 500 acres of state land!

Fishing:
Otsego Lake is 15 mins from the cabin and is the largest lake in the Gaylord area. It is an all-sports lake with paved public boat launches, docks, restrooms, picnic areas and beaches.

ORV Enthusiasts:
8 acres of trails in the backyard. 8 acres of trails, in the backyard. That isn't a typo, I just like typing it as much as you like reading it. As if that weren't enough - make a left out of the driveway, and another left at the dirt road about 200 yards - and there are more ORV trails than you could cover. Of course, do give it your best.

Guest Access:
There is more than ample parking for all your trailers and circle driveway to make loading & unloading all the easier.

Property manager

Phil

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings are permitted. Parties are not.

Pets

No pets allowed
Additional fee of $100 per stay applies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets, parties, events, smoking.
Pets, parties, events & smoking are not permitted. Guest is responsible for all damages & costs related to disregarding the house rules.
No tents or parking of Rv’s or ORV’s on grass as it kills the grass and leaves brown spots. Please use the driveway, gravel area and small garage.

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
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

About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Gaylord Discovery Center, or check out an event or a game at Otsego County Sportsplex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Bear Lake - 18 min drive
  • Otsego Golf Club - 22 min drive
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 24 min drive
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 32 min drive
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paul's Pub - 7 min drive
  • Big Lake Market - 17 min drive
  • J&B Spot Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • The Old Depot - 7 min drive
  • Flora Cafe - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
We needed a place that would hold my entire family comfortably and this house fit the bill perfectly! Great western cabin theme and neat little things to amuse the guests as well as an awesome game room in the basement. There’s a cool trail to explore the woods out behind the house. The grandkids loved it! Thoroughly enjoyed our time together and this place helped facilitate the family event! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Atmosphere
Perfect get away - even when the plan was to do some skiing and mother nature wasn't cooperating! Luckily, this place was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
It was a very great house to get a few guys out in the golf course
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

It's Willie Earl Jr!

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Wendy’s Guy & Family!!
It’s our second summer enjoying the cabin, and this year was even better! My uncle was our chef, again, and he even had a couple sous chefs or tasters, let’s just call them “beggars”… in my nieces & nephew. We implemented few more games around the house into daily play, and even added them to our famous relay race (that I came up with:)!! MY TEAM WON! Really good times were had… OH! We built a fire and roasted marshmallows this summer, too! (Forgot to get wood last year) The only suggestion I have is that the Wi-Fi and amplifiers should be elevated so that the signal isn’t blocked. None of the tvs we’re getting a signal the first night till, which I thought were the clouds, then decided to raise them up myself, having to cut the plastic tie from one of them to do so, hope that was cool. And maybe a bamboo shade for the garage side of the back porch to lower when that sun beats down?? Anyway, we had a great stay! Thanks Phil. Also, thanks for checking for my mom’s phone! Lol
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor party
Awesome property that hosts a lot of people. Worth every penny
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Phil

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Native Michigander, husband, father, entrepreneur & enjoyer of the True Nature.

Why they chose this property

This spacious 2,200 ft log & stone cabin is a rare gem with 8 acres of trails & a multitude of amenities, a 4 player 3,500 game arcade, and games of all kinds inside & out, and is only 15 minutes from The Tree Tops & Otsego courses, and the Otsego Ski slopes, as well as downtown Gaylord.

What makes this property unique

Furnished in Jan 2022 with eloquent cabin style furniture & comfy mattresses on handmade log beds. Serenity, peace, quite, relaxation & fun, with more games than you can count throughout… and a few secret surprises you’ll have to see to appreciate.

Languages:

English
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