Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Johannesburg, MI

Little Bear Lake
5 min walk
West Twin Lake
15 min drive
Garland
20 min drive
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Get away to this cabin in the woods and make the most of everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Hibernation Station is the quintessential outdoor getaway backing up to thousands of acres of state land where you can hit ATV and snowmobile trails, hunt, do some mushroom picking or hike. Our cabin is just around the corner from Little and Big Bear lakes great for swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking. Perfect for family fun, couple’s retreats, or a guys’ weekend for up to 8 guests!

In summer months enjoy the large deck backing up to the woods, a fire pit, outdoor bar, kayaks for the nearby lakes, miles and miles of trails for off-roading fun, and a huge pole barn to store all of your toys. Golfers can find three golf resorts all within a 25-minute drive!

When temperatures start to fall, take advantage of the snowmobile trails just steps from the cabin, local skiing, tubing, and snowshoeing, or hide inside in the warm cabin and checkout the snow from the abundant windows looking onto the beautiful winter scenery.

The cabin has everything you could need for your escape from the bustles of everyday life! The fully equipped kitchen includes a coffee maker, microwave, dishware, breakfast bar, and a dishwasher. There are two living spaces with TV, internet, and games all in a cozy setting. Towels and linens, ceiling fans, washer & dryer are just a few more things to ensure a carefree stay!

A couple of things to note!
Our property is located off of a two-track road. We highly recommend a four or all-wheel drive vehicle in winter months. While we do our best to keep it plowed, it's in the woods! Things get messy.
The only internet available is through a T-Mobile hotspot we provide. You can have multiple devices connected to the network and stream, which is how we provide cable (through YouTube TV). But again, you're in the woods, so we like to caution it's not as powerful or reliable as your cable or broadband internet in the city.

Property manager

Ashley Croll

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

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

Do not move furniture.

Be respectful of neighboring properties. Quiet hours 10pm - 7am.

No illegal activity of any kind.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego County Sportsplex.

Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

Little Bear Lake - 5 min walk
West Twin Lake - 15 min drive
Garland - 20 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 28 min drive
Boyne Mountain - 60 min drive

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Paul's Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪J&B Spot Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Lewiston Curling Club - ‬18 min drive
‪Country House Ice Cream - ‬19 min drive
‪The Old Depot - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts located?

Located in the city centre, this Johannesburg cabin offering ski-in/ski-out access is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Little Bear Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of West Twin Lake and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve. Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic and Garland are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shari V.

3 Oct 2024

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

Always Wonderful.

Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice I.

26 Aug 2024

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

Amazing cabin

Beautiful place! Loved every minute of our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

15 Aug 2024

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

Perfect place!!

This place was everything advertised and more! The location was remote and tucked away, the house was clean, and the pole barn was perfect for our gear. The game room was everything the pictures advertised; we had a blast! In one weekend, we disc golfed, rode the trails and golfed at the lakes. Nothing was more than 30 minutes away. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

10 Aug 2024

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

Heavenly hideaway

We haven’t been to little bear lake in 30 years. It was a wonderful, emotional and truly blessed vacation. My brother lives in Switzerland and couldn’t believe we were able to find a gorgeous cabin on Little Bear. Your cabin made our dreams come true. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

3 Aug 2024

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

Little paradise in the woods

This cute cabin in the woods has everything you need for all ages. We had so much fun playing the games, walking, enjoying our coffee in the morning on the deck and riding the trails. Great place to relax and get away for a week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

27 July 2024

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

Family Fun

Our 2nd stay here. Great game room for fun on the rainy days. Backs up to state land for exploring. Clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah M.

22 July 2024

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

Great Hideaway

This cabin is the perfect hideaway for just about any age! We traveled with our kids ages 1 year to 11 years and they all enjoyed it. There’s no dangerous areas for a crawling baby (just lock the glass door if you want to leave the front door open because it doesn’t latch) and there’s so many fun games and activities for all ages! We didn’t get to do much hiking or anything, but it seems there is a lot in the area. Beds were comfy. The only thing for me was that it got a little sketchy driving in and out with my van. It was doable but just be ware in case there’s a lot of rain. Definitely need 4 wheel drive in winter like they said! Hope to go back one day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M.

17 July 2024

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

Great place!

It was the perfect spot for us to stay while we enjoyed places around Northern Michigan. We loved all of the activities that were provided in the great room!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evandro M.

9 July 2024

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

Great Cabin in the woods.

The cabin was better than we expected. Everything was clean and new. The playroom is spacious, with tons of options. I definitely will come back. Communication with the manager was great as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merideth B.

6 July 2024

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

Family get away

Great time in the cabin! We went to several different places so we didn't get to spend as much time at the cabin as we would have liked. However, our time there was wonderful! The fires every night seemed to bring out the laughter and fun. I had several friends comment on how lovely the cabin looked (from pictures) and seemed interested in renting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

27 May 2024

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Just what we needed

The game room was a hit with the kids and us adults. We loved the open space and had plenty of room to be comfortable. The use of the barn was nice to store our side by side in. The location back in the woods made for great privacy and gave you the up north feel.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

21 May 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Group of friends for a sporting clays weekend, great place, very clean and great location!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

28 Apr 2024

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Charming and fun

The home was very cute with a wonderful game room area in the back. The property was very well maintained and had everything we needed for our stay. We struggled to find the dirt road leading to the house…Waze didn’t seem to have the exact location but once we put the address in Apple Maps we had no trouble. Location is close to a lot of other towns. We spent our time exploring the many state parks and trails around the area. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky K.

28 Feb 2024

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Stay and Play

Beautiful home and tons of fun. Communication was easy, and responsive. Would definitely recommend, and plan to come back again! Our guest ages ranged from 3-63 and everyone had a blast. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

14 Feb 2024

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

Michigan

Everything was great about this property. The driveway was a bit rough getting in, but we were able to make it through without the need of 4wd. We wanted to bring snowmobiles, but MI winter wasn't cooperating. Either way, trail systems are within a short distance and we were able to take our tiny ATV's out. The place itself was great. Having the wood burning stove was super nice for cold weather without having to crank the heat. There are a ton of good games and activities to keep you occupied while indoors. 10/10 would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

23 Jan 2024

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Excellent.

Thank you so much for the stay at your Cabin. It is definitely the kind of place that my friend and I would love to be able to retire to. We love the winter and being out in an area where there is almost nobody around. I'm sure it isn't as quiet in the summer, but it was an awesome stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent N.

2 Jan 2024

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Outstanding

Loved the cabin for many reasons including cleanliness and amenities being the ones that stand out! Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIE K.

10 Oct 2023

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The perfect northern getaway

My family liked the pictures of the house online, but when we actually walked into the house we were blown away by the family/game/dining room. So beautiful, fun and definitely a place to come back to.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari V.

5 Oct 2023

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Absolutely Wonderful!

Cannot express how wonderful this cabin is. Ashley's attention to detail makes Hibernation Station one of the most welcoming places we've stayed. Almost don't want to tell anyone how great everything was so we can keep it our secret. Already planning our next trip back

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

8 Sept 2023

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Weekend getaway

This property is an amazing place to stay for those interested in trail riding. Plenty of room for trailers and parking. Also plenty of entertainment inside of the cabin to keep us entertained when not out on the trails. Our group had a great time and will be happy to be back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

23 Aug 2023

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Chill Bachelorette weekend

It was a super fun time! Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

10 Aug 2023

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Great Up North Getaway

My wife and I had a great time staying at the cabin. It was very spacious and had tons of activities/games that kept our evening busy. The location only a block away from Little Bear Lake was amazing and it's location gave up very quiet evenings. Would definitely return and recommend to friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay L D.

10 Aug 2023

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Relaxing get away

We had a great time! We appreciated the restaurant list in the welcome book. We spent a whole day just hanging out and playing all of the games. Wish the swing had been up and wanted a basketball for the hoop, but we had plenty to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

3 Aug 2023

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Great Place!

Our family had a great get stay and fell in love with Northern Michigan! Loved how the cabin is nestled away in the woods where there was no one else besides 1 other neighbor. It was very nice and quiet. The cabin was very clean and very well stocked. The game room was a hit with the kids! Ashley was very responsive with messages if we had any questions. Definitely recommend this hibernation station!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

24 July 2023

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Backwoods living

We really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful cabin. Certainly back in the woods and even the drive in was fun. We all enjoyed the roomy game room and fire pit. The house has everything you need for a great week or weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023