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Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Atlanta, MI
  • Garland
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • West Twin Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Clear Lake State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking.

House is beautifully 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 3 separate living areas and additional sleeping in basement. House is 1750 square feet so there's plenty of space to spread out. Interior is completely finished with knotty pine. Located on beautiful Avery Lake in Atlanta Michigan adjacent to hundreds of acres of state forest. A natures lover paradise.

Family room features a 50 inch TV with satellite TV and some board games. Living room features a fully functional wood burning fireplace, 50 inch TV with satellite, 2 recliners and couch. Walk out basement has game room (air hockey, table shuffleboard, ping pong, table for games/cards), couch, mini-fridge and 2 twin beds.

Sleeps 8: Linens provided. Loft bedroom has king bed, two main floor bedrooms each have queen bed, two twin beds in the basement.

House has two main floor bathrooms (one with tub/shower combination and the other with stand up shower).

Property features: Horseshoe pit, throwing block (for axes or knives - must bring your own), campfire pit (hot dog forks and campfire pie cookers on site), gas grill, canoe, 5 kayaks, 2 paddle boards and boat dock.

Avery Lake is 350 Acre All-Sport Lake with quiet hours from 7 pm to 10 am. Quiet hours are for fishing and observing nature. This lake has a mostly natural shoreline and beautifully clean water. Two-thirds of lake is surrounded by state forest land. Excellent fishing for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker, Sunfish, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Canoe, kayak and life jackets are available. Please use at your own risk. Bring your own boat, jet-skis, etc. Boat launch 1/2 mile down the road at Avery Lake State Campground and park at our dock. Rental boats are available from Twin Lakes Marina in Lewiston and able to be delivered to Avery Lake for your use.

Avery Lake offers excellent swimming opportunities for families of all ages. There's a nice beach at the state campground 1/2 mile from the house.

ATV/Snowmobile riders paradise. There's miles and miles of trails throughout the state land. Many of the trails are groomed.

Excellent home base for day trips. Only one hour to Cross in the Woods Shrine in Indian River, 90 minutes to Mackinac City. Take the kids on a ferry ride to Mackinac Island or across the Mackinac Bridge to the UP of Michigan.

We want your family to enjoy northern Michigan as much a we do. Our family vacations are always best if our entire family is together which includes our beagle Reilly and our Labrador Duke. We welcome your dog to vacation with you as long as the these rules are followed:
1. Must be up to date on all vaccinations.
2. Must be on current heart worm, flea/tick preventative (area is wooded and there are ticks around).
3. Must be friendly (non-aggressive breed), house trained and NOT get on any furniture.
4. Must not be allowed to roam free outside.
5. Must be crated when not with family.
6. Owner must clean up all pet waste from yard.
7. Pay additional pet cleaning fee (house must be allergy free for next guests).

Property manager

Michelle Kecskes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No child size life jackets are available.
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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 2 pets total)
$100/pet fee per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on property will void your deposit.
Do NOT burn pine in fireplace (burn hard wood only). One bushel of firewood per night stay included.
Take your trash will you or pay $5.00/bag (deducted from security deposit). Must clean up after your pet - or you will forfeit your security deposit.
NO SMOKING on property. Smoking will forfeit your security deposit.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Atlanta

Located in Atlanta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Garland and Cedar Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wild Frontier Fun Park and Boney Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Atlanta, MI

What's nearby

  • Garland - 23 min drive - 13.6 km
  • West Twin Lake - 27 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 62 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 72 min drive - 48.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chatter's Bullpen Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lucky D's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Baklava Shop - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Elk Crossing Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪J D's Pizza Place - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Garland, West Twin Lake and Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic. Wild Frontier Fun Park and Little Bass Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Erica Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin stay
Had a great time celebrating the new year with a stay at the Avery Lake cabin. Beautiful view and we loved the wood burning fireplace. Great house for a friend and family trip. Grateful it was dog friendly too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
We enjoyed our stay. Good lake for kayaking and canoeing. The place had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation
We had a wonderful time staying on Avery Lake again! Love the updates on the house and property. Everything you could ever think of needing is available.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy 5 stars!
I have stayed in many VRBOs over the years and this home is the nicest appointed I have ever stayed at. It had all the little things that most VRBO renters don't think of or don't bother with that make a big difference in comfort and convenience. Great for families for a nice up north stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet area
Beautiful place , dog friendly! Everything you need for a great getaway
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get away!
The property was beautiful inside and out. So much to do, or just relax! We loved our stay and the attention to detail was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Get Away
Nice location, beautiful home, nice lake....it had everything we needed and then some. Great cabin for families with kiddos of all ages!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the sun
The family really enjoyed the kayaks, fishing and games in the basement. Thank you for sharing your property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cabin spot
Hosts were wonderful, property was stocked and clean. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Atlanta getaway
It was great except for the weather! Very clean and comfortable. We would definitely go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat,clean,thoughtful homeowners.
Peaceful walks, comfortable accommodations, family competitions. This made for a great experience for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., Chardon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Haven
Very quiet and beautiful. The kids had fun on the lake. Camp fires and the game room were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avery Lake Home
Very enjoyable long weekend spent at this property. Beautiful lake and surrounding scenery. This location is well off the beaten path so great place to go to get away from it all. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The house and our stay was perfect, the only wish is that it was closer to our house !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Older Bunch
Very pleased with property. Would definitely reccomend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, friendly owner, and fun stay
We had a fun time at the cabin with family. It was a bit cold and snowy to do too much outside, but we played board games, and shuffleboard and reconnected as a family. The owner's were very nice and made sure the driveway was free from snow. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Beyond expectation. Anticipated all of our needs plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We had a wonderful stay! The well stocked home was perfectly clean and ready. The fish weren’t biting but the whole family had a fun time out on the lake. Campfires each night for s’mores or pie irons. We aren’t familiar with horses so we didn’t know the near by equestrian campground was going to be upset with our bike ride when we were off exploring! Oops! Won’t make that mistake again. Owners were great with communicating what we needed. Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean & cozy
House was very clean and cozy and the beds are super comfy. Great variety of kitchen wares and of great quality also, which isn’t common, so thank you for that! Of course the game room is always a hit. The location is sweet if you like being out in the boonies and want to unplug and go exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
It is a very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What's Not To Love??
Perfect in everyway. Gorgeous home. Very clean. Everything you could possibly need and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Atlanta, Michigan
The house was lovely. We stayed with another couple, there was plenty of space for the four of us. We loved the rustic decor, so cute!! We had a great time staying in this house, It was clean,and set up well to cook at the house. We enjoyed the kayaks, we took several relaxing strolls around the lake. The corn hole game was a nice bonus to get outside and enjoy the weather. We would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway Location
Had a wonderful time. Cabin is beautiful and was wonderfully decorated for Christmas. We were hoping to do more winter outdoors activities, but the weather did not cooperate. We did, however enjoy our time together playing games as a family and watching some Christmas movies. The cabin is definitely off the beaten path, but we loved the secluded little neighborhood. The cabin had wifi, but cell service in the area is very limited.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun!!!
The property was very nice..clean..well equipped with bath products & kitchen “stuff”!! Kids had fun fishing the channel..lots of fish for them & turtles all over! The only thing this property lacks is swimming..we found a nice beach about half hour away on clear lake! Thank you for sharing your place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Excellent response time with owner. Neighbors very helpful. Little disappointed with dog hair on outside furniture and couch. I do understand though hard to get rid of all dog hair.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Kecskes

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We've enjoyed vacationing on Avery Lake for many years (using local hotels and other property rentals) that never allowed our dogs. In spring 2018 our dream up north house came up for sale and we were fortunate enough to be able to buy it. We're now ready to share our home with you and your four legged family members to make your own up north vacation memories.

Why they chose this property

We're offering an affordable family vacation spot that won't break the bank. This home is the ideal place to do everything outdoors or to do nothing. Spend the day riding the trails, boating on the lake, paddle boarding, fishing or just sit relax in the hammock with a good book. Curl up the the fireplace, popcorn and a good movie. The choice is yours.

Avery Lake is a clean lake for fishing, water sports and boating. It's surrounded by state forests and only an hour or so from tourist attractions in Gaylord, Indian River and Mackinac.

What makes this property unique

Free Wifi to help keep you connected (if you want to).

Central Air - a rare find in a northern Michigan house.

Located in Atlanta - The ELK Capital of Michigan and the only city in Michigan located on the 45th parallel.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests