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Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Our private dock.  Early morning fog - beautiful.
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Duck Lake
  • Place, Schaffer Lake
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.

This four bedroom, three 1/2 bath home is located on Duck Lake in Twin Lake, Michigan.

Enjoy picturesque views of the spring-fed lake from all three levels of the home. A large wrap around porch and private porch off of the master all overlook the lake. The home is completely furnished in Northern Woods and Lake motif, including rustic and log, Amish-made queen sized beds in bedrooms (three queen beds, one twin). Air conditioning is only located in the four bedroom area

Enjoy sunsets, peaceful mornings, calls of nature, hiking, kayaking, row-boating, and swimming. Fishing?

The Lake House is where you’ll find it all.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you bring a pet, you are required to pay an addition fee of $50 per pet.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Twin Lake

Located in Twin Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Stonegate Golf Club and Chase Hammond Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Duck Lake and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Michigan's Adventure and Arboretum Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Twin Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Duck Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hendrickson Lake - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Maple Lake - 8 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 18 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Overboard Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Effin Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Daves Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O.p.b. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kooistra Orchards - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Duck Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hendrickson Lake. Schaffer Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rusty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. We brought all our food, fishing poles, kayaks and paddle boards and enjoyed relaxing and playing all Labor Day weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is fantastic. Very comfortable and the views can't be beat. Greg is very easy to get in touch with when we had questions. We loved swimming in Duck Lake but then easy drive to get to Lake Michigan beaches as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great stay in a quiet place.

My family and I had a great stay. The home was beautiful, quiet and located perfectly for what we needed on this trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious, modern, and clean, and the property was beautiful. We especially enjoyed grilling on the wrap-around deck with a view of the water, and roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. The lake was shallow and clear--perfect for our kids jumping off the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Great stay for family of 6

This home was very clean upon arrival. Stocked with everything that we needed for our stay. The host was quick to respond. The location was very good for us having friends that live in Muskegon. Would certainly stay again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn D.

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

Great spot for a family get away

We took our family here for a few days away and we all had the best time! The place is well kept and plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Paradise in Twin Lake

This place was fantastic. The pictures don’t do it justice. Secluded and quit on the lake but 30 minutes from Muskegon and Lake Michigan. Host was very responsive and we had everything we needed. The little private beach was nice for taking a dip and the dock and rowboat are a nice touch for fishermen. I caught a Northern Pike, some sunnies, and several bass. One was 3 lbs. Plenty of room for parking and enough room in the house and deck for a nice family reunion (within reason). Will stay again when visiting family in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie G.

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

Relaxing vacation spot

We had a relaxing visit. There was lots of space and a large deck with a beautiful view. Great place to gather as a family and recharge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

william t.

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

Wonderful, quiet place!

Had a great time mainly just relaxing. Beautiful home and Greg our host was very helpful and and a wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev B.

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

Beautiful house in a great location

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property with plenty of space. Greg provided all the information well ahead of time and also was in touch with us through our stay. The pictures do not do justice to this property with beautiful views from the deck and balcony. Very comfortable beds and clean appointments. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY M.

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

Wonderful, Tranquil and Comfortable

Great house, comfortably furnished from the couches to the beds. Wonderful view. The stairs to the lake made a trip to the gym unnecessary BUT worth it as my gym doesn't have the over all peaceful and beautiful view as this place does.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amie P.

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

Property worked well for us!

The property was perfect for our group of 6 adults! Lots of room in the living room and downstairs common area. The kitchen was plenty big enough for all 6 of us to be cooking at once. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, bowls and cooking utensils. The owner was very responsive to answer some questions I had before we arrived. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Way Exceeded Expectations

My son and I spent the weekend there with my two labrador retrievers. The property is absolutely gorgeous. It sits overlooking a very tranquil and beautiful lake. We heard and saw birds constantly. There was no road, human, or motor noise at all. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed the lake. Our dogs enjoyed a swim,( it was too cold for us still this early in the year!) The house is extremely comfortable. You could easily have a much larger group here. Property manager was a delight to interact with. We would return in a heartbeat and hope to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori B.

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

Very Sad

We booked this for a weekend wedding. The day of our check in my youngest brother died unexpectedly. I reached out to the owner for a full or partial refund and he said there was nothing he could do. I then reached out to VRBO for assistance and after some conversations they indicated that the owner was not willing to refund any of the money. Very upsetting that he could not find it in his heart to do the right thing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with lots of room!This was our third time back and this place never disappoints. Don't get too loud after 10:00 pm outside. Neighbor yelled at us once but that was 3 years ago. No trouble since.Finally got to meet Greg the owner this time. He is really nice and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just what we were looking for. Quiet, rustic area, and a lake. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't very cooperative, so we couldnt venture out and enjoy the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property both were absolutely beautiful. The house was clean, the beds were comfy and there was plenty of towels for me and 3 teenage boys. My 15 year old was excited for this trip because he loves fishing. I took him out on the row boat and he spent most of his time fishing off the dock. The water was warm and you could see the bottom of the lake. There are a couple neighbors but you don't really see them. It felt secluded and it was very quiet. The view from the deck is breathtaking. We loved our stay at this hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described. Nice and quiet lake with a beautiful home and a lot of activities in the area. The host was easy to communicate with and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

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

Duck Lake Nice Stay

This was a great stay for my family. The house was plenty big for the 5 of us. The lake was great for swimming. You do have to walk down like 40 stairs to get to the lake, but wort it. The best part i could take my large black lab there, we loved that the most.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Wonderful week away

We had such a great week. Everything that you could need was provided. We made a grocery run, cooked everything in the very well appointed kitchen and every night enjoyed a camp fire. The kids were in the lake everyday swimming and fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah G.

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

Nice & Quiet

Had everything we needed! Teens forgot about their personal devices and we all enjoyed the lake for swimming & fishing. The view was incredible with so many spots to hangout together or with a book.
Main covered porch
Sunset
Dog friendly
Wildlife
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family reunion

What an amazing property! The host was very accessible and the property is amazing. 100% recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Listing does not do this place justice

We were very impressed with this cottage, from the second we entered. Very clean, spacious and had everything we needed. And then there were the views of the lake. Beautiful sunrises, sunsets and overall an awe...experience. Would love to return. Thank you for a great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

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

Duck Lake house

Beautiful property, beautiful home, very clean and very relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Beautiful Lake House Getaway

The pictures didnt do this place justice. Tucked away in a private wooded neighborhood alongside a gorgeous little lake. The open concept home and breathtaking lake view made for a relaxing and comfortable stay. There's lots of room in this 3 story home with a walk out basement. It has a lot of steps, so if you may not enjoy it as much if you're not very mobile. I took the row boat out and caught some fish and enjoyed the wildlife. The sunsets are amazing from this property,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg Harvath

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Our family live in Douglas, Michigan (Saugatuck-Douglas).

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the views. This little lake is a private little diamond in the rough.

What makes this property unique

It's our weekend home and we actually use it so you know it's well taken care of and maintained. An incredible retreat in the country.

Languages:

English

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