Private, Secluded and Family-Friendly Cottage with 2 mini-cabins & Hot Tub

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14212 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sanford, MI

Midland Mall14 min drive
Dow Gardens17 min drive
Dow Diamond19 min drive
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Bed Room

+2

2 Double Beds and 4 Queen Beds

Main Cabin Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Main Cabin Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Main Cabin Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Mini Cabin #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Mini Cabin #2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Main Cabin Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Cabin Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our Secluded Woodland Retreat is Unique. it features 3 secluded cottages (1 main cottage and 2 mini-cabins) on a three-acre property surrounded by Forest. We have no neighbors. The yard features a fire pit, and most yard sports. Relax on the hammock or take a nature hike down a wooded trail. Our property is surrounded by 40 acres of wooded state land. Those 40 acres are adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded state land with trails throughout. We also have a brand new 4-6 person hot tub available for use at an additional fee.

The main cottage is 1,800 sf with 3 bedrooms, a bunk bed room and 2 full bathrooms. All bedrooms are located in the third level loft, with all three bedrooms featuring 1 king size bed each. The bunk bed room is located on the ground level. The main cottage sleeps a total of 14 people comfortably (22 persons if both Mini Cabins are Added). The second floor of the main cottage includes a full kitchen & dining area, living room with couches, a 60” TV, DVD player & Wii gaming system, full bathroom, and laundry. The second floor also features multiple outdoor decks and stairs connecting to the hot tub area and other various & unique areas. Main cottage bottom floor has been converted into a bunk bed room (so that we can offer sleeping accommodations with bathroom access on the ground floor) and 1 full bathroom.

There are 2 “mini cabins” on the property that are available to rent at an additional price for larger groups: Mini Cabin #1 is approximately 20 feet from the main cottage. Mini Cabin #2 is approximately 100 feet from the main cottage and built close to the water. Both Mini Cabins comfortably sleep 3-4 people. Each Mini Cabin is about 240 sf and feature:
• A full-size futon, recliner, and coffee table on the 1st level
• A queen bed in the loft area

Our Woodland Retreat is very private with a huge yard and no neighbors.

Property manager

Jim Wiseman

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRE A SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

NO CATS ALLOWED.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO FIREWORKS OR FIREARMS TO BE USED ON OR AROUND THE PROPERTY. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND GUEST WILL HAVE TO LEAVE THE PROPERTY

SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRE A SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT AT TIME OF BOOKING. NO EVENTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION.

THE USE OF THE POOL MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

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

Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75

Note from host: SPECIAL EVENTS REQUIRE A SPECIAL EVENT AGREEMENT.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sanford

This cottage is located in Sanford. Midland Mall and Midland Area Farmers Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Barstow Woods Park and Sanford Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Northern Lanes Recreation and Dahlia Hill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sanford, MI

What's nearby

Midland Mall - 14 min drive
Dow Gardens - 17 min drive
The Tridge - 19 min drive
Dow Diamond - 19 min drive
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 37 min drive

Getting around

Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Sanford Lake Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Red Oak Family Restaurant - 8 min drive
Lake Breeze Coney Grill Restaurant - 9 min drive
Sanford Whippy Dip - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, Secluded and Family-Friendly Cottage with 2 mini-cabins & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private, Secluded and Family-Friendly Cottage with 2 mini-cabins & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Private, Secluded and Family-Friendly Cottage with 2 mini-cabins & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Secluded and Family-Friendly Cottage with 2 mini-cabins & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Secluded and Family-Friendly Cottage with 2 mini-cabins & Hot Tub located?

Located in Sanford, this family-friendly cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sanford Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Northern Lanes Recreation and Wixom Lake. Dahlia Hill and Dow Gardens are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Z., Farmington Hills, MI

4 Aug 2023

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

Great for a family vacation.

Everyone had a terrific time. The pool was great. The children and some adults had a great time in the pool and jacuzzi and Jim maintained it. There are no real bedrooms in the house but there are three lofts with privacy. We also rented the two cabins. It worked out very well for us. Looking forward to staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Marsha Y.

12 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Definitely not as advertised or pictured!

Before booking I asked the property owner if we had room to park and charge 4 boats since the only reason we were in the area was for a pro fishing tournament. He said yes! I also let him know that it was 7 adults staying with a 9 week old baby. He said it would be perfect for us. What he didn’t explain or picture was that the 3 king bedrooms are the size of a small tent that you can’t even stand up in that have curtains as a door. (Which by the way when you close the curtains you can’t feel the air because it’s provided by a fan attached to the stair railing🤦🏻‍♀️) The mattress is directly on the floor that you have to crawl in and out of after you climb 2 flights of stairs to get to them. There is no lighting upstairs except for a small lamp in each room on a wall shelf. So in the morning we used our phone flashlights to see in our suitcases (since there was no room for clothes in the room itself nor a closet upstairs.) The day we got there the hot water heater was not working, the electric panel kept throwing breakers. The owner did come get it working, but the breaker panel threw breakers every day we were there when the above ground pool was running. The owner yelled and told me not to charge the boats (which obviously wasn’t an option since we were there to fish a tournament and clearly needed charged batteries to operate them) He did attempt at an apology after our conversation but the damage had been done with his lack of professionalism and then he showed up EVERY SINGLE DAY after that. So, I hope you love hanging out with strangers because he is there a lot. We VRBO a lot and have never even seen an owner much less every day of the stay. 🥴 So, to summarize it, don’t stay unless you are bringing a lot of kids that would think staying in a tent size room on the floor is awesome! 7 grown adults did NOT like to crawl in and out of the rooms every day. I have pictures and would post if I could so everyone knows more of what they are getting themselves into!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose T., Gahanna

10 July 2022

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

Lack of Lake does not impact

We had an amazing vacation our closest friends and fur children. The hiking paths were incredible and the pool and hot tub weee so relaxing. My husband caught fish in what’s left of the water on the property with great success a few carp and gahr. The dogs were in heaven. The bedrooms and cabins were all comfortable and quiet and cool as needed in the summer time. The firepit and endless supply of wood made each evening a memorable fun time. Great Wi-Fi quality allowed for music streaming and for smart tv watching the one night we had rain. We would come back and stay at Jim’s any time— and hope to rebook once the lake is refilled.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

23 Aug 2021

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

Great place to get away

Property was fantastic, our second stay and the pool was a wonderful addition this year to cool down during the hottest days of summer. More than enough space for ten adults. Can’t say enough good things about this place, Jim is a great host. Lot of requests to make this an annual destination

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

20 Aug 2021

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

This place was amazing!

The grandkids loved the cabin bedrooms and the pool! The adults enjoyed the hot tub. The yard is beautiful and easy to relax in. The kitchen was great too - easy to cook and serve everyone from.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Wiseman

I am a business owner and entrepreneur who formerly served in the US Marine Corps. I live full-time within 5 miles from this property. I grew up having a family cottage that was the setting for many cherished memories and weekend getaways. I built this cottage so my family, friends, and others could also enjoy a quality family setting to make their own cherished memories.

Why they chose this property

This unique property is centrally located in the state. There are to many family fun adventures to list in this area. I designed and built this retreat for family fun. I am keeping the price point low so that it can be enjoyed by as many family-fun seekers as possible.

What makes this property unique

Our Woodland Retreat has a huge yard. The property is close to all sorts of attractions and activities. Our guests will have total privacy because our property has no neighbors.

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