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Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake

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The Ripples Treehouse
Dining
Deck overlooking Carpenter Lake
Room
The bathroom has an adjoining utility room with washing machine

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Mesick, MI
  • Place, Hodenpyl Dam
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake

Enjoy the quiet enchantment of this treetop hideaway. Enjoy wilderness like hiking to a babbling creek or fabulous fishing, swimming, and boating in a private setting, truly a unique experience with natures finest furnishings.

This a gramping (glamorous camping) experience, the treehouse is 14 feet by 7 feet inside, with a 2 foot porch on 2 sides. Similar to the size of a pop up camper. The bathroom, outside enclosed shower, laundry room, deck, grill, sink, lake and many other amenities are about 80 yards away at the main house. The sleeping arrangements are a queen size bed with an optional fold out air bed cot.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pick up after pets, droppings in yards or walkways
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Retract cloth awning over main house deck immediately after use
Fires only allowed in provided circular fire bowl in lakeside yard
Please pick up any pet dropping in yards and walkways

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2728952vb
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

Mesick

Located in Mesick, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kresge Auditorium and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Interlochen Center for the Arts and Adventure Island Family Fun Park. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Mesick, MI

What's nearby

  • Hodenpyl Dam - 19 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Lake Mitchell - 25 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 26 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 29 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellens Corner's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jk's Whisper Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bucksnort Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buckley Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake on 17 May 2026 start from AU$166, 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 Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rustic Treehouse on fabulous private boating, fishing and swimming lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Hodenpyl Dam. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel C.

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

Such a cute place! Very unique

Very clean and fun place to stay. Lots of activities to do outside and easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Nathaniel was a great guest, they left everything clean and orderly, I would suggest him to other hosts and they are welcome back anytime
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8/10 Good

tana c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing. Only thing was I am allergic to scents so the sheets were a little to much. But we just used our sleeping bag
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Tana was a great guest, left everything clean and orderly. We would recommend her to any short term rental host & welcome her back anytime.
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2/10 Terrible

Albert O.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is cute besides getting bit from spiders falling from the rafters it looks like there is a big outside porch its on the next door house and shower is outside in the next door and and toilet is next door if you need to use potty at night you have to use a 5 gal bucket for 1000 for a week not worth it.better off staying in a tent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Albert was complaining about details that were clearly listed on my page even before he arrived. All his complaints except the bug issue on this review are spelled out in my listing. He obviously never read the listing! It is stated as Glamping ( glamours camping). We have never had a complaint about bugs, the treehouse is water proof, and virtually bug proof, cleaned and inspected on a regular basis, it is 12 feet high built on 5 different trees with one tree protruding through the inside of the treehouse, in the woods in Northern Michigan.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Mong

Host profile image
Hi I’ve been enjoying all the benefits nature and Whipple’s Ripples has to offer since 1968

Why they chose this property

This is a unique vacation paradise for people who like privacy, and Intimate partnership with nature away from internet, deadlines, and distractions.

What makes this property unique

Get the very rare chance to sleep high in the trees, surrounded by nature beauty

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