Liberty Lodge - modern, accessible & surrounded by nature

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Great Room with large stone fireplace and cherry dining tables for 14 guests.
Liberty Lodge supports Camp Liberty Inc., a charity that supports our Veterans.
Dining
Dining
Fully equipped kitchen opens to Great Room so everyone can interact.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Brooklyn, MI
  • Watkins Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wamplers Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Michigan International Speedway
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Black Bear Bedroom.

1 Queen Bed

Duck Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Elk Bedroom

1 King Bed

Labrador Retriever Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bass Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Black Bear Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Liberty Lodge - modern, accessible & surrounded by nature

Nestled on 138 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows, & the banks of the River Raisin, Liberty Lodge offers rustic-themed, accessible accommodations with a spacious floorplan, indoor & outdoor fireplaces, a terrace, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Enjoy three miles of trails, a pond, wildlife viewing, bonfires, fishing, an outdoor chapel, and much more. Indoor & outdoor accessible equipment is available. Pet friendly. A perfect place for a family gathering or getaway with friends.

Enjoy an upscale lodge décor with modern amenities. Constructed in 2015, the décor of each room is inspired by different wildlife that are native to Michigan. The first floor of the Lodge is fully accessible, and we can assist guests with indoor and outdoor mobility equipment.

The 1100-square-foot Great Room features cathedral ceilings, wood beams, and a large stone fireplace. The 55-inch smart TV includes Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and the Paramount Network. Beautiful cherry tables allow comfortable dining or meetings for up to 14 guests. The accessible kitchen includes an island, sink, and appliances that will allow everyone to participate in the meal.

The first floor includes two large bedrooms with queen beds and ample room for the use of a rollaway bed, playpen, or wheelchair. Lovely art tile adorns each of the bathrooms. The Bass Bathroom features a tile waterfall and pond with whimsical fish, turtles, and frogs and is fully accessible with a large curbless shower and grab bars. Follow the paw prints into the Bear Bathroom and discover the wonderful tile murals in its curbless shower and walls. A solid pine door separates the Great Room from the sleeping area to provide privacy and diminish noise.

A beautiful pine and iron stairway leads to the loft and upstairs bedrooms. The loft is the perfect spot to read a book, work on your laptop, or enjoy family time playing one of the many board games that have been provided. The primary bedroom includes a comfortable king bed and window with a beautiful view of the garden and meadow. A bedroom with two twin beds is a good place for kids. A pull-out double bed in the loft can also accommodate additional guests.

A 1200-square-foot outdoor terrace includes a large firepit, comfortable outdoor furniture, and patio tables that comfortably seat 12. There is plenty of room for grilling, and we can provide both large and small charcoal grills. A large pantry that can be accessed from the terrace makes serving large groups very convenient. Check out the Fun Shed to find lots of outdoor games like Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Bocce ball, flying disks, and fishing gear. Don't forget to bring your furry friends as we have a "dog spa" complete with a raised shower to rinse off the pets after they have been swimming or exploring.

The great outdoors offers some of the best opportunities for enjoyment at Liberty Lodge. This is a peaceful, secluded, and soothing environment. You will be able to explore 65 acres of native prairie meadows with fruit trees and over 40 different species of wildflowers, 60 acres of hardwood forest, and 6 acres of food plots. We maintain nearly three miles of mowed trails for romantic walks, hiking, and cross-country skiing. You may also enjoy water sports with three-quarters of a mile of frontage on the banks of the River Raisin and our farm pond. Spend some time in our accessible wildlife viewing blinds that overlook our food plots and you will likely see deer, wild turkey, birds of prey, pheasants, raccoons, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, and a myriad of songbirds. The outdoor chapel located on a bluff overlooking the river provides the serenity for introspective reflection or to become closer to God.

There's lots more to do if you'd like to venture to the nearby attractions and restaurants. The Irish Hills are full of antique shops, wineries, mini-golf, the famous Mystery Hill, and Michigan International Speedway. Rent a pontoon boat at nearby Wamplers Lake or Clark Lake and enjoy a float-in meal at Jerry's Grill or Eagle's Nest. Enjoy the shops and restaurants of the quaint nearby communities of Napoleon, Manchester, and Brooklyn. If you care to drive a little further, Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and their universities, museums, and nightlife have a great deal to offer.

Check out our guidebook for more information and recommendations on activities at and near Liberty Lodge.

Property manager

Rachel and Allan Lutes

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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The Lodge is not childproofed.
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Events

No events allowed
All events must be approved prior to booking.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
The pet fee is $20.00 per day per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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We can provide complete terms regarding guest verification. You may receive an email to complete your screening. Contact us with any questions.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: All events must be approved prior to booking.
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

About the area

Brooklyn

Located in Brooklyn, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gauss' Green Valley Golf Course and Clark Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Watkins Lake State Park and Lefglen Nature Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Michigan International Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brooklyn, MI

What's nearby

  • Watkins Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wamplers Lake - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Hayes State Park - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
  • University of Michigan - 36 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 24 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aggies Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Napoleon Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Poppa's Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Pub & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Liberty Lodge - modern, accessible & surrounded by nature pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Liberty Lodge - modern, accessible & surrounded by nature?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Liberty Lodge - modern, accessible & surrounded by nature?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Liberty Lodge - modern, accessible & surrounded by nature located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Watkins Lake State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cobb Lake and Bessey Lake. Lefglen Nature Sanctuary and Mellen Camp Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regina P.

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

Great place for a staff retreat

We spent the day in a great space to plan our year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

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

Anniversary Stay

Property was beautiful, and was enjoyed by everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Amazing

My wife and I stayed with our two dogs. We had such a great time exploring the property with our dogs and we know they absolutely loved it. Definitely will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

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

Heart ❤️ A-versary

It was a pleasant stay. Home was very cozy. Beautiful grounds. We celebrated my year anniversary of receiving my gift ( a heart).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward E. F.

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

Great to relax and use as a base.

Our daughter is in a wheelchair. Access was one of the best she has experienced. She was also able to test out a track chair.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BECKY J.

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

Fourth of July getaway

We loved the house everything was so spacious and the bathrooms were done so well. W rented the golf cart to get around the property which I would recommend. Saw all kinds of wildlife, went fishing, watched fireworks from the back.yard at night. Took kids swimming at Wampler's Lake . It was a wonderful week and the history behind the Liberty Lodge regarding disabled Veterans was an added bonus for us having.do many veterans in our own family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private setting

This property is just as it’s listed. Roomy, clean and a lot of yard space. We were there to lay my mom and sister to rest in Tecumseh and this was near family and friends. There is a large outdoor patio with plenty of tables and chairs and a great fire pit. Liberty Lodge worked very well for us. One of our friends thought this might be a great place for their daughter’s wedding reception so they might look into it. All in all it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bill n.

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

Easter Weekend 2023

Myself, my son (wheelchair), granddaughter, my sister-her daughter & husband. Liberty Lodge attracted me because of it's accessibility for folks in wheelchairs. Outstanding amenities for all. Friendly, helpful, and prompt communication with hosts. Just arrive, unpack, enjoy! Great grounds abounds with nature. We had a terrific time. We hope to come back. And thanks for the support of our Veterans from Liberty Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Amazing, Peaceful getaway!

This is an amazing property and private lodge. The hosts were incredibly helpful before and throughout our stay and made sure we had a track electric wheelchair for our daughter to cruise the trails. The lodge is well furnished and the beds were very comfortable. We had a great time hiking the property enjoying the wildflowers, deer, and wild turkeys. We also did kayaking and fishing on the property and caught a Pike and Bass. There is also a variety of things to do in the area including good restaurants in nearby towns, antiquing, horseback riding, boating, kayaking and much more. Most of all it was a quiet and relaxing time for our family to getaway and enjoying bonfires and the amazing setting. We will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandee D.

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

Great Family Vacation

We spent a week at Liberty Lodge with 6 adults and 2 young children and we had a great time! The facility was very clean and spacious. The provided linens and towels were quality and the kitchen was well stocked. My family had a great time, watching movies, playing games, and doing family meals. We spent time at the lodge and also used it as home base for several excursions such as to the Toledo Zoo; swimming at Hayes State Park; Hidden Gardens, and hiking at Watkins Lake State Park. We loved the fire pit right out the back door and the spacious terrace. We rented the golf cart for the last 4 days of our trip and it was well worth it to be able to drive all around the property. The only issues were caused by mother nature and beyond anyone's control which were the abundance of tics requiring frequent tic checks and due to a lack of rain the river was down several inches so fishing wasn't great. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cee L.

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

Something for everybody

Get-togethers with the whole family are all too few. How to please everyone in a group of 9? My husband got to see his football game and listen to the excellent sound system on outdoor speakers. The kids could ram around on the trails in total safety. My dil could cook in the kitchen that had everything. We kayaked and canoed with my sons’ watercraft. My fire master built campfires every night. I heard “this place is incredible!” Dozens of times. But the most blissed family members were the dogs, in dog nirvana.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

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

Top Notch House!

The house was amazingly beautiful! No expense spared on the building of the house. Beautiful tilework, granite and marble counters, comfortable beds and great furniture! So many different tables for eating, playing cards, food preparation. I have stayed in many VRBOs and this may be the most well stocked house! They thought of everything! The property had beautiful trails cut all through the amazing fields of wildflowers that we walked. I work somewhat with native plants and I noticed the LACK of invasive species in the fields that were just blooming with beautiful things! Great speaker system that went inside and out. The place is used for Disabled Veterans at times so it was very awkward when the vets came and wanted to use the property, of course they are veterans we cant tell them no! But we also rented the place for privacy so that was a little strange to deal with... but they wanted to use the trails and what not also and said they were members so what do you say? Did not take away from the amazing house! Also the grounds keeper drove up fast and aggressively pulled his truck right up next to the tables we were all sitting at to "deliver some wood" seemed very strange like he was checking on us and then said he wanted to mow in the middle of our outside dinner, we asked him not to and he said that was totally fine, then he came back at 830am on saturday and mowed, not very cool...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rachel and Allan Lutes

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Rachel Lutes and her family are your hosts. It is our goal that people will enjoy this property and that it will provide an atmosphere that uses nature and the outdoors to promote health, wellness, and happiness. Let us know what we can do to make your stay a special experience for you, your family and your friends.

Why they chose this property

The Liberty Lodge was created by Camp Liberty, which was founded in 2012 as a charity to benefit our Veterans and U.S. Service Members. Camp Liberty Inc. continues to utilize the Lodge and property for its events and programs. By staying at Liberty Lodge, you are helping support the charity by defraying the operating costs of the property. You can find out more about Camp Liberty at camplibertymichigan.org or on Facebook at campliberty4vets.

What makes this property unique

Peace, quiet, solitude, and the natural beauty of this property provide opportunities to disconnect, slow down and enjoy. Three miles of trails, wildlife, wildflowers, star gazing, and much more provide lots for guests to do without leaving the property. The Irish Hills, local lakes, restaurants, golf courses, wineries, and universities provide convenient entertainment for those that want to venture a little farther out.

Languages:

English