Woodward Lake Sanctuary

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Cadillac, MI

Lake Cadillac
‪11 min drive‬
Lake Mitchell
‪11 min drive‬
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
‪33 min drive‬
Cadillac, MI (CAD-Wexford County)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

Woodward Lake Sanctuary offers a peaceful, tranquil setting abundant in water fowl (geese, ducks, heron, loons, cranes) perfect for kayaking, breathtaking sunrise/sunset, yet minutes away from downtown Cadillac, Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, biking, hiking, snowmobile trails, ski resorts, golf courses, restaurants, and winery. A 40-minute drive to Traverse City offers Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, annual Cherry Festival, restaurants, and local theatre entertainment.

This home away from home offers the comforts and amenities in a cozy, warm eco-friendly setting for relaxation, decompression, and an opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and friends. A selection of coffee, tea, spices, and essential cookware for meal preparation is available, Wi-Fi and Smart TV for indoor entertainment, and two kayaks, a 12’ aluminum rowboat, propane and charcoal grills, and fire pit for outdoor entertainment.

As this is an eco-friendly environment, removal of footwear is encouraged (indoor shoes or slippers an alternative option) in order to protect indoor setting from outdoor toxins such as bacteria. This is also a pet-free environment for the protection of those with allergies.

Also close by:
Downtown Cadillac: 9 mi
Caberfae Ski Resort: 13 mi
Crystal Mountain Resort: 28 mi
Eldorado Golf Course: 11 mi
Lakewood on the Green: 12 mi
Cadillac Country Club: 8.3 mi
Sleeping Bear Dunes: 58 mi
Leahy’s Rock Vineyard: 20 mi
White Pine Rail Trail trailhead: 9 mi
Meijer/Walmart: 8 mi
Meauwataka General Store: 3 mi

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

In order to protect the health and well-being of all guests, the option is offered to leave outdoor footwear at the door. Indoor shoes welcome

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

About the area

Cadillac

Located in Cadillac, Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Adventure Island Family Fun Park and Cadillac Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and William Mitchell State Park.

Cadillac, MI

What's nearby

Adventure Island Family Fun Park - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
Lake Cadillac - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
Lake Mitchell - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Cadillac Lake Park and Boat Dock - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 33 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Timbers - ‬7 min drive
‪Pizza Tony's - ‬17 min drive
‪Helsel's Chubby's Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Hemlock Federal Campground - ‬16 min drive
‪The Boathouse Cottage - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

17 Feb 2025

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

Very comfortable.

Enjoyed our time there and was great at the last minute. Thank you to our host!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

8 June 2024

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

Great stay

Would stay again

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thank you for sharing your home:) the waterfront and sunrises were so beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

diana w.

18 Sept 2024

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

relaxing cottage

very nice stay. clean-nice touches with chocolates on towels. everything we needed was there, near towns, but quite at the lake. needed to fix one recliner that didnt work, but not a big deal. great for our girls birthday trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

27 May 2024

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

Very quiet retreat

We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

4 July 2024

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

Relaxing weekend

Home was great, so many amenities, beautiful location. We had an amazing time. Definitely recommend this property

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki W.

3 Sept 2024

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

Nice vacation property

We just loved our stay and plan to return next year!! The property on the lake was peaceful and relaxing. I loved kayaking and going out on the boat. The property owner communicates regularly and we had everything we needed to have a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bob C.

14 Aug 2024

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

Getaway North

It was a quiet time. Enjoyed all the amenities.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S., Ionia, Mi

31 Dec 2023

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

Great stay

Beautiful location. Great stay. Plenty of room for the family. We love Ruth's house

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

26 Aug 2024

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

Ladies trip

The place was very cute. It had a lot of extras, toilet paper, body soap, trash bags, kayaks, and fire pit ready to go. Downside is the road noise and only one towel per guest.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

23 June 2023

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay. The place was everything we were looking for! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

26 June 2024

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

Great get away spot!

This is the second time staying here and we really liked it. Bonfires by the lake at night and fishing the many lakes in the area were highlights for us. The place is clean, the view is beautiful, and the Wi-Fi has been updated to a faster speed, which helped entertain us on the day we got rained out. We plan to stay here again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

22 Sept 2024

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

Woodward Lake vacation

We truly love the entire stay. Incredibly well kept home, nice & well kept property. We are seriously wanting to come back for a week this coming summer if there is an availability. Met & spoke with ruth Essig. She was very friendly & professional. Our 4 day stay was absolutely incredible. Thank you for the efforts in the clean & well kept property & home. Hoping to be back there soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

14 Aug 2023

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

Perfect spot for day trips!

Clean cottage. Great location for day trips to the Traverse City area / other surrounding Lake communities and Sleeping Bear sand dunes. Host's communications were clear, friendly. VERY affordable!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dona M.

23 Sept 2023

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

Family get away

Nice and quiet. Beautiful view! Great little place to stay and had everything we could need to enjoy our stay. Wonderful friendly owner. Would recommend highly!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John V.

28 Aug 2024

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

Perfection

I needed quiet time. I got all that and more. Excellent communication with Ruth. I’m

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

7 July 2024

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

We enjoyed our stay at Ruth’s place! There were very thoughtful, unexpected touches such as chocolates on our pillows, fresh flowers on the table when we arrived, and a stack of wood already prepared and ready to light in the firepit! The lake is calm and serene, and overall location is a nice launching point to adventures throughout northwest Michigan. The cottage itself is as described; nothing fancy, but affordable, clean and adequate space for our family of five. Thank you Ruth!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

29 May 2023

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

Awesome place

Property very clean, area very quiet and peaceful, right by the lake, fishing boat and kayaks available. Everything you need for great time is there. We spend amazing time at this property and we definitely will be back next year. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne H.

19 Jan 2023

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

Quick get away

Excellent communication, beautiful view, nicely stocked kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita G.

11 July 2024

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

Nice, quiet lake and neighborhood.

We didn't know the key was in the lockbox.Difficult to get it out and replace. We had only used digital keypads before. Had a pleasant stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck V., Leonard, MI.

26 June 2023

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

Play Time

Beautiful location, very clean accommodations, quiet neighborhood, great neighbors, no bugs, I’ll be back next summer for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

19 Nov 2022

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

Clean / Comfortable

Worked great for our hunting trip. Loved the fire pit. Kitchen well stocked with utensils, etc.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

christa c.

8 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful with a great view

The back porch made my vacation! There is a small screened in back porch that is perfect for a cup of coffee, a stack of books and a view of the lake. I didn't need much more than that.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

11 June 2023

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

Fishing, shopping and relaxing

Upon entering, we were very impressed with the cleanliness and neatness of our house. We enjoyed all of the room and the amenities we were afforded. From the kind communication to the fresh flowers, we were more than pleased with our accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

12 Aug 2023

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

Cleanest!

We absolutely loved this property! It was the cleanest place we have ever stayed! All the essentials were there and organized in a very uncluttered manner. We really liked having the space to actually store our belongings/food. Made us feel like we were home! We appreciated the kayaks & firewood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Cadillac

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.8/10

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9.0/10

10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Very comfortable.

Cheryl B.

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Great stay

Justin M.

8/10 Good

Deborah

Deborah

10/10 Excellent

diana w.

relaxing cottage

diana w.

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Very quiet retreat

Kristine L.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Relaxing weekend

Melissa G.

10/10 Excellent

Nicki W.

Nice vacation property

Nicki W.

8/10 Good

Bob C.

Getaway North

Bob C.

10/10 Excellent

Angel S., Ionia, Mi