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Lake And Trails Lodge

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Living area
New stainless steel appliances.
Dining
Room
Queen bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mancelona, MI
  • Schuss Mountain
  • Torch Lake
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lake And Trails Lodge

Beautiful knotty pine interior cottage sits on the north end of sandy bottom, crystal clear all sports Starvation Lake. Full southern view of lake from 3 levels of tiered decking. 1st bedroom has a queen bed, 2nd bedroom has a double bed. Natural stone fireplace with wood burner insert. Brand new stainless steel appliances. Wifi, Netflix and a DVD collection available. Very private lake. Hilltop views are gorgeous! Great central location to Traverse City, Gaylord, Petoskey, Bellaire, and Charlevoix. ORV and snowmobile trailhead is just across the road from the bottom of the driveway. Walking distance to The Hideaway Bar.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Mancelona

Located in Mancelona, this cottage is on the waterfront. Grandview Golf Club and The Legend are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Otsego County Sportsplex and Bavarian Falls Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Mancelona, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 35 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 39 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 43 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 46 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 46 min drive - 38.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hide-a-Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪blackberry patch - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake And Trails Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lake And Trails Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake And Trails Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake And Trails Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Grandview Golf Club, Au Sable River and Schuss Mountain. Otsego Lake State Park and Grass River Natural Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

beth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake. Very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Perfectly Peaceful!

My son’s jaw dropped in joy when we stepped out onto the beautiful deck and saw that view! It was just what we needed! A sweet, peaceful lake with ducks, great blue herons, and resident loons made kayaking our favorite activity. Thanks for having two kayaks for us to use! The water is so clear and having a sandy entry by the dock made playing frisbee with our dog in the water the best! And what a nice detail that you had a doggie “gate” to keep her safely on the deck. Loved a great big table for games and eating too. Thanks for the memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Gorgeous views of the lake and very relaxing atmosphere. Place has everything that you need for a wonderful get away!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Beautiful location and cottage!

Wonderful place to stay with family, gorgeous views and lovely cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett P.

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

Cabin on starvation lake

This place was perfect for myself my fiance and our dog. It had everything we needed to cook and the water was perfect for all of us to swim and hangout by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P., Michigan city

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

Amazing

A great gem of a place to stay.. the view of the lake was amazing…Tammy was so great and help make our stay wonderful… would definitely book again..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

brittany M.

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

Amazing!

My family & I rented this house for my birthday weekend. It was absolutely perfect! The house is a cute little cottage on the lake. The kayaks were a HUGE hit! Definitely recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil F.

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

Loved it

Great view of the lake from theback deck...outdoor furniture kept very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Nice accommodations on a beautiful lake

We found the cabin very comfortable and the lake highly enjoyable. The kayaks were a nice bonus. Left behind a couple items, the communication with the host was quick and our items made it back to us. Thank you for a lovely stay and exceptional service!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Side by side and fishing hideaway

Perfect location for both ATV-riding and fishing. The view is just spectacular! It was a perfect family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

This was a great location to the ORV trails and conveniently very close to the local bar/restaurant. Place was clean and cozy with a great view of the lake. My only complaints are that the TV apps kept booting us out repeatedly (it rained most of our stay) and there were no life jackets/PFD for us to use the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

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

Great Property.

Very happy with our stay. Everything was as expected, and more! Perfect location for day trips to Traverse City, Charlevoix, Boyne City, Petoskey and Gaylord. The lake was beautiful and so relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sheri g.

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

Great location and views

Good place to stay central to a lot of tourist destinations. One hour to most places. House was clean, view and back porch were awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan H.

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

Great lakefront place to stay.

Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views from the deck - great lakefront. Easy access to Bellaire, Petoskey and Traverse City. Very quiet all week. Clean comfortable place and the bar within walking distance has good burgers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Grandparents Cottage Vacation

This is a wonderful place to stay. The lake is so clear and the fishing is great and the cottage is lovely. The host Tammy is wonderful- responsive and answered all the questions we had- very kind. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much Tammy for being such a wonderful host and providing us the opportunity to stay at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Fantastic stay!

We had such a relaxing, peaceful week. Tammy’s lake house is well stocked and the decks and lake are gorgeous. We would recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

What a View

Loved our stay check in was simple and the cottage was clean and comfortable. The view from the top deck at the house had a beautiful view of the length of the lake. The second deck had very comfortable lounge chairs at lake level the table was very nice for when playing in the water. I will definitely return to this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Peaceful lake not far from the action

We loved quiet mornings and evenings looking over the lake and the chance to kayak right from the house. Excellent cycling right from the house too. Traverse City was an easy drive away. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable. Tammy was a great host with good communication for everything.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Lake Retreat

An amazing stay with beautiful lake views! Very well appointed lake house with great outdoor spaces both at the house and right at the waters edge. Perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, relaxing and simply enjoying the outdoor ambiance of the lake. Hosts were great in communicating when needed. The house had all we needed for a comfortable stay. It was nice to be able to walk or bike to the local general store for any conveniences and ice cream! Oh, and our dogs loved the outdoor deck for laying in the sun. Would definitely recommend and stay again, hopefully soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

David R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Odor

Camp had a sewer/septic smell . Pungent so to speak. We hardly stayed there during day but aired camp out . Other than that the camp is convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Location. Location. Location

I love where this house is located. Perfectly perched above one of my favorite lakes. The view is the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee. Its also within walking distance to a bar and store. The house is also on some great ATV trails. The house is a bit dated though and could use some work. The windows need to be sealed there is water coming through the edges causing a musty smell and warping the interior wood trim. Besides that it was everything we could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

L L.

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

Excellent lake view

We really enjoyed sitting on the upper deck in the morning drinking our coffee and/or eating breakfast. Evening was great also having drinks and snacks when the lake was smooth as glass. There is quiet time (low speed) on the lake in the evening and morning. Watching the loons (thought they were ducks at first) was totally interesting. We had two Great White Herons trolling on the edge of the lake below the deck.I would include a pic but I only got a video of them taking off. Going to Mancellona for breakfast at The Iron Skillet (which we recommend) be aware that the nav system may put you on snowmobile trails. Was happy I had AWD with good ground clearance. Started using the satellite view to pick hard roads. Although Starvation Lake is one of the smaller lakes, we definitely enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Sandy H.

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

Amazing view off the deck and centrally located

When we walked into the Lake and Trails Lodge, we were capitivated by the view of Starvation Lake from the main room of the house! It was even better standing out on the deck. The deck had three levels withe the lowest being the dock on the water. It is 56 steps down to the dock so those with mobility limitations would have a difficult time going down and coming back up. The house was small/cozy but we knew that from the property description and more than big enough for my wife and I. The house was clean and well-stocked too. The lake was cool/refreshing with sandy bottom. We didn't do any fishing but saw lots of fish jumping in the evenings. The owner, Tammy, was easy to work with and very responsive. One minor limitation was the wifi internet and TV service. There is no cable or satellite TV, just streaming and apps. We experienced frequent interupptions in the internet service so if working on-line or watching streaming programs there were recurring interupptions (lasted 3 - 5 minutes but the service restarted each time, never out for hours or anything). Our only other drawback was having 4 days of overcast skies and rain (but you can't control the weather). Overall, it was a clean, affordable rental that is centrally located to many northern Michigan destinations (about 45 minutes to Lake Michigan or Traverse City and about an hour from the Mackinac Bridge). We would certainly consider staying at the Lake and Trails Lodge again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tim D.

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

Great week at The lodge

Great view of the lake and exceptional outdoor space on the decks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Bob G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Items for review

Note the following: * No towels or wash clothes; *No easy beach access; *Canopy on pontoon boat damaged and not useable; *Dangerous slippery wood steps into the water; *submerged cement blocks immediately in water entry area; * "jerry rigged" patio gates of canvas and hooks; *No dresser for clothes in one of the bedrooms. Lived out of suitcases for 2 guests. In my opinion, the beach area items must be addressed to avoid personal injury.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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