Large lodge perfect for a relaxing, quiet getaway.

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7 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 20557.4 sq m

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Bitely, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Big Star Lake
‪20 min drive‬
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
‪48 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Basement bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Basement bunk room (2)

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Floor King

1 King Bed

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Queen (2)

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Queen (2)

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Basement (shared)

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor (shared)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy this spacious beautiful lodge with your family at our quiet and relaxing property. Located on a deer ranch. Share stories on our front porch or cozy up with a book by the fireplace. Play yard games outside! Our kitchen has a fully stocked pantry. Large dining room table will fit your entire family. Our lodge is perfect for family get-togethers. Most rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Perfect for church groups, family reunions, or team building! No bachelor parties, party groups, etc. Property manager lives on site in separate home.

Property manager

Kelly

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO shoes inside lodge (slippers are great for winter months!)

Important information

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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bitely

Located in Bitely, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shrine of the Pines, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bitely, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Nichols Lake - 17 min drive - 12.7 km
Big Star Lake - 20 min drive - 11.7 km
Cecilia Lake - 23 min drive - 15.1 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 48 min drive - 38.8 km

Restaurants

‪Mel's On The Lake - ‬25 min drive
‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬17 min drive
‪River City Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪J T's Freeman Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪Pizza Barn Plus - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large lodge perfect for a relaxing, quiet getaway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large lodge perfect for a relaxing, quiet getaway.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large lodge perfect for a relaxing, quiet getaway.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large lodge perfect for a relaxing, quiet getaway. located?

This family-friendly Bitely holiday home is located on a river, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roby Lake and Triple Lakes. Musketeep Lake and Big Star Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

1 Aug 2024

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

Great fun!

We had a very nice time with our friends and kids and felt this property was in great shape and offered plenty of amenities for us to enjoy. We hope to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin R.

30 July 2023

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

Spacious lodge, private setting for extended family gathering

This comfortable, clean lodge provided everything we needed for a relaxing 4 days with our children, their spouses and the grandchildren. The setting is both secluded and unique. We were able to make short drives to Lake Michigan beaches and to local rivers for kayaking; but most enjoyed coming "home" to this unique and secluded setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette A.

4 Aug 2024

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

Ladies Weekend

We all had a great time during our annual mothers/daughters weekend at the Allen Creek Lodge. The lodge was beautiful and very roomy. We loved the en suites in most bedrooms...didn't have to wait for the bathroom during shower time. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and all of the beautiful deer. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O., Minneapolis, MN

7 July 2021

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

Great Place for Our Family

The property is perfectly captured by the photos at VRBO. It is a well-kept, remote property by a quiet stream. It was perfect for our family gathering. It might not be for everyone-- read the rules carefully before you book it-- but we found exactly what we hoped for.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

9 Aug 2024

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

Family Vacation

We had a fun week! Pentwater is 30 minutes away, Ludington beach was lovely, we hiked on trails in the Manistee National Forest and had fun kayaking and rafting in the Pere Marquette River. Only complaint is it was 30 minutes or more to do any of that, but the nights were gorgeous by the campfire, it was quiet and we enjoyed watching the deer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

12 June 2024

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

Relaxing Weekend Away

Brought a group of 15 for a weekend work retreat and only have positive things to say about the lodge. The property manager was very helpful and met us at check in for a tour. There was plenty of room for us to have our weekend as well as indoor and outdoor activities. The kitchen is extremely well equipped we were able to make dinner and breakfast for all of us. Highly recommend to all looking for a large lodge in West Michigan!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam F., Hudsonville, MI

15 Aug 2023

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

Back to Nature!

What a fantastic place to just hang out with family in a natural setting. Such a cool thing to see so many deer! If you are looking to unplug, play games, and enjoy time on the front porch, this is the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

18 July 2021

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

Seclusion and peace and quiet

Seclusion and peace and quiet property was absolutely beautiful. This is definitely a place to go to get away and be away from everything. The property manager was absolutely fantastic and has a wonderful family. Our family had a great time and enjoyed watching the deer from the front porch and playing board games in the evening

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

23 Aug 2023

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

Return Guests

Returned two years after our first stay with an even larger group (15 adults, 11 kids ages 0-7) and still had plenty of space! The kids loved running around the yard, biking and playing in the stream! We took a nice day trip to Pentwater one day which had a very nice beach! The host and property manager/caretaker were both super helpful and responsive!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA L.

19 June 2023

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

Absolutely beautiful!

We loved our stay. We brought our adult children and our grandchildren. Loved the placed. Really appreciated that our adult children had ensuite bathrooms so that we did not have to share. The children loved the bunk rooms. Such a serene place to be. Everything about this place was beautiful and extremely well kept. We even discussed another vacation here in a few years.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren W., Cincinnati, OH

27 June 2023

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

Amazing Northwoods Lodge

We had a large 5 family reunion at the lodge and it was fantastic. Between Kelly for property rental and Dave for his onsite help we were totally set up for a successful visit. We can’t say enough about the house amenities – the kitchen, dinning areas, sleeping areas, downstairs recreation room and grilling on the back deck – everything was comfortable and spacious. Easy house access for grandparents to go with the first-floor master suites. The wildlife viewing from the front porch alone kept us entertained for hours. Also, plenty of nearby entertainment for the active set with trips to Silver Lake State Park, Ludington and canoeing/kayaking/rafting on the Pere Marquette river. 100% recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S., East Lansing

23 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful, large home in the woods

My family and friends and I had an absolutely amazing long weekend at Allen Creek Ranch! The house is huge and perfect for a large group of multiple families—worked great for seven families (2-4 individuals/family)! All bedrooms, except the basement rooms, have their own bathroom which was very nice and convenient. Never did we feel cramped. So much space! The kids loved playing in the creek out back and all of us really enjoyed seeing the deer! Kelly (owner) was a great and timely communicator in all of our exchanges before we arrived. Dave (property manager/caretaker) was so friendly and helpful! He answered alllll our questions :) Such a wonderful weekend and we plan to return next summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H., Columbus Grove, OH

12 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful and Peaceful

I chose this location for it's remote location and peaceful setting. I brought a group of women for a Women's Retreat. Everyone loved the cabin and the property. It was well taken care of and the beds were super comfortable. We had everything we needed. The owners responded quickly when I had questions. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Boaz R.

4 Aug 2021

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

The photos don’t make justice on how great this property is!

Since we got to the ranch until we left, the overall experience was great! The photos don’t make justice on how great this property is. As youth leaders, my wife and I are always looking for the best experience for our youth group when it is about spending time together. We have been hearing very positive feedback about the cabin and the time the youth spent together. Dave was great helping us at all times and Kelly was so helpful answering all questions during the booking process. We for sure will be looking forward for another stay at this property in the future Thank you! P.d. Would be nice to update the photos on the website with the latest condition of your property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley J.

24 July 2021

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

Allen Creek Lodge

Beautiful lodge in a beautiful setting. We had a fabulous time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith Z.

11 July 2021

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

Amazingly Perfect Group Getaway

Initially when I was booking this lodge I was concerned with the amount of space available. However, when I first stepped into the cabin ALL of my worries were immediately wiped away. As someone who is concerned about forgetting something I was very surprised to find that everything was well stocked. Dave is the nicest property manager and helped with any concerns we had. It is very apparent that he cares for the property and wants to make sure his guests are comfortable. He exceeded our expectations and the property provided for a great amount of fun for my group. I have no doubt that anyone who stays here would return as I myself can't wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ty M.

20 June 2021

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

Very nice lodge

Dave, the onsite manager, is great

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

17 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

Our group had an amazing stay at Allen Creek Lodge. The property was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Dave, the on site property manager was a great host who really went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. One of our groups favorite things was all of the deer we got to see every night as they come in to feed. These were by far the largest bucks we had ever seen. We hope to come back and stay again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jillian K.

7 Aug 2020

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

Simply Amazing

I don’t think I could rave more about our stay at the Lodge. From the time you enter the property you are blown away by the beauty. We gathered as a family for a memorial and so everyone could be together. The lodge provides ample space to be together, relax, and get away. The house was immaculate, updates, and all of the bathrooms made for a comfortable stay for everyone ;) Our family felt so blessed that we were able to gather in such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your property with others. We can’t wait to come back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Grace A.

20 July 2020

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

Perfect Family Getaway!

This beautiful lodge turned out to be the perfect family sanctuary for the weekend! With the busyness of life and the current pandemic situation, God led us to this wonderfully quiet place, just what everyone needed, enclosed with His creation in a unique way. It was super clean and over-the-top with supplies. Having private bathrooms with each bedroom was a dream, and the kitchen was a delight to work in. Plenty of dining space, lounging area and play space for the children. Thank you for providing such a great spot for people to enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

13 July 2020

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

Excellent getaway!

Perfect place for our family as we just needed a long weekend to be together with no distractions. Not a lot of things close by but that’s ok. Silver lake is 40 minutes away. The quiet evenings watching deer was amazing. Dave was a great property manager and took care of everything we needed. Communication with the owners was great. Property was as we expected and more. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregor R.

2 Mar 2020

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

Great place for our thirtieth reunion!

I am part of a group of gentlemen who have been "getting away from it all" and connecting with old friends on an annual basis. Our 30th anniversary trip location could not have been nicer for a bunch of guys! Incredibly spacious accommodations with superior facilities and modern amenities! Nestled in the woods with a creek right in the back yard this lodge is a real luxury spot. The property manager Dave is exceptional! He is prompt and at the same time unobtrusive. He was a very good host from beginning to end. One suggestion to improve - Update the rental agreement to reflect your rule of wearing no shoes while in the house. Many of us would have brought slippers rather than walk around in our socks.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kelly

We stayed at Allen Creek Lodge in the past and fell in love with the lodge and property. We look forward to our family creating many memories here. In the off-season we love to have families enjoy our lodge and we offer deer hunts from September to December.

What makes this property unique

Its so quiet and peaceful here. It honestly is the perfect place to just relax, unwind and enjoy each others company together.

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Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Basement bunk room

Basement bunk room (2)

Main Floor King

Main Floor Queen

Main Floor Queen (2)

Upstairs Queen

Upstairs Queen (2)

1 half bathroom

Basement (shared)

En-suite

En-suite

En-suite

En-suite

En-suite

Main Floor (shared)

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