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Lakes of the North Barndominium

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A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a brown sofa, a black couch, a coffee table, and a television on the wall.
A room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a sliding barn-style door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a patterned rug.
A sign for Lakes Of The North Golf Course and Settings Restaurant & Pro Tavern.
A two-story building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a grill.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Elmira, MI
  • Place, Gaylord Country Club
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego County Sportsplex
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lakes of the North Barndominium

LAKES of THE NORTH in the middle of recreation paradise! Beaches and Golf and Trails OH MY!!

If golf is your game Lakes of the North has its own course located 1 mile from the cabin. With a proshop and tavern/restaurant. Other world-famous courses nearby Jack Nickels Signature Course, The Bear in Traverse City and Harbor Shores Resort in Harbor Springs. Arnold Palmer Signature Course, Legend of Shanty Creek also Garland in Lewiston, Tree Tops in Gaylord and Boyne Mountain Course in Boyne Falls.

Boyne Mountain also offers Sking, snowboardng a disc golf course and Avalanch Bay indoor water park.

If hanging out at the beach or fishing is your thing there are 2 beautiful lakes with in a mile of the cabin. Lake Harold and Pencil Lake both have beautiful beaches and great fishing. Both are quiet peaceful, no wake lakes with long pavilions for BBQ & Picnics. Lakes of the north also offers outdoor tennis courts and basketball courts.

With hundreds of miles of snowmobile and ORV trails in the Lakes of the North area there is no need to load your trailer. You pull out of the cabins driveway and be on the trails in minutes. Hiking trails are just nearby too!

Brand new 2022 **Barndominium**

This is right where you want to be, in this private cozy barndominium in the woods. We can accommodate up to 7 people. It has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, laundry rm, full kitchen and dining area.

BEDROOM 1: Queen

BEDROOM 2: Queen

ADDITIONAL ACCOMIDATIONS: One futon in the living room

ADDITIONAL ACCOMIDATIONS: One more private futon in the sitting room



We offer WiFi connection and 2 TV’s in the main living areas and a TV in each of the bedrooms to enjoy all your favorite shows/movies. Variety of local restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores are within a 10 minute drive. If you enjoy fine dining, shopping or having a few drinks out Gaylord has every restaurant and store you could ever want. Also beautiful Travers City, Petoskey and Belair are only a short and relaxing drive away with all the beautiful Northern Michigan Scenery along the way.

Northern Michigan is known for its beautiful seasons! Summers on Torch Lake, a 45min drive. Cherry Festival and Movie lovers will enjoy all the festivities in Traverse City during the summertime which is less than an hour drive. Stop and visit Bellaire and Alden for craft beer at Shorts Brewery and nicknack shopping, 20 minutes away. Great snowmobiling with trails leading to Gaylord, Wolverine and even up to the Mackinaw Island Bridge!

Lakes of the North area offers something for everyone! So if its Recreation and Relaxation you are looking for the heart of Northern Michigan is the place to be! Bunk House garage can be added during the summer months for an additional $50 and in the winter months for an additional $125 (to cover heating costs)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2985721vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Elmira

Located in Elmira, this cabin is on a lake. Black Forest Golf Course and Gaylord Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arrowhead and Starvation Lake. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
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Elmira, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 24 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 31 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Otsego Golf Club - 31 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 35 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 39 min drive - 51.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Roast Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Green Lantern Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪blackberry patch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Awareness Independent Distributor - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes of the North Barndominium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakes of the North Barndominium?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakes of the North Barndominium?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakes of the North Barndominium located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Arrowhead, Starvation Lake and Lake Tecon. Black Forest Golf Course is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was clean beautiful and well built my children felt at home and the landscape was serene definitely booking again sooner than later.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in the woods with tons of snow
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and Accommodating

Great getaway spot for group of friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

The place was very nice just like the pictures with easy check in. Easy communication with the host as well. We enjoy our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice get away

Great time at the house. It is a great space to get away from it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

Great place stay and very clean. The host was very gracious to us by letting us extend our stay when we had some unforseen circumstances. Much appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall great stay

Had a great time! Convenient & quiet location! Hour from wineries in Traverse City or Charlevoix. We met up with family who are members of Lakes of the North otherwise we couldn’t have gone to Lake Harold. Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing

Overall my experience was great with one exception, I was not told the key to the garage does not unlock the door to the cabin. I got locked out but found a open window i had to climb into.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Everything is good except for the VRBO app. At check in I could not access the messages which contain check in information. No messages were shown and I had to keep refreshing for a while for them to show up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Bogard

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