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"Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly!

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Beaverton, MI
  • Midland Center for the Arts
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Dow Gardens
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

"Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly!

"Laughing Turtle", located 25 minutes from Midland, overlooks the river and the lakebed from the former Wixom Lake. The large windows open to sweeping views. In the morning, enjoy a spectacular sunrise as it fills the cabin with golden rays. In the evenings, enjoy the stars or moonrise by the campfire underneath the apple and pear trees. The setting is private and quiet, where you may see meandering deer or eagles in flight! Relax in a comfortable and open concept, fireplaced living room. Rest comfortably in 2 private bedrooms and ample loft space with two additional queen beds suitable for large and smaller families alike. The full kitchen is inviting with fully furnished cabinets. All rooms have black out curtains for those needing those morning escapes. So, please come and enjoy your new vacation destination!

Property manager

Douglas Omara
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Beaverton

Beaverton is home to this holiday home. Alden Dow Home and Studio and The Tridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Secord Lake Marina and Northern Lanes Recreation. Plymouth Park Fun Zone and Dow Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Beaverton, MI

What's nearby

  • Midland Mall - 27 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Midland Center for the Arts - 30 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Dow Gardens - 30 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Dow Diamond - 32 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 50 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juicy Bone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Welcome In Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Family Dinner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rooster's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yack's Dry Dock - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at "Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly! located?

Situated in Beaverton, this holiday home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Sanford Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Secord Lake Marina and Gladwin County Historical Museum. Northern Lanes Recreation and Gladwin Heights Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

My friends and I really enjoyed staying at Laughing Turtle! The house was spacious and very cute. The beds were comfortable and everything was easy to find. Communication with Doug was easy and quick. I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

Great Stay

Newly remodeled, tastefully decorated. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Great for familiy

We were in the area for a family reunion, this was a perfect place for 5 adults. Clean and comfortable, we would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Girls weekend

Very nice, clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

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

Girls Getaway

Just 4 friends looking to get away for a weekend of relaxation..it was perfect! Clean, comfy and great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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

Just getting away

Just getting away for a few days, as we own our own business and I work a full time job on top of that. It was a very nice home! Loved the fireplace and the lay out. Comfy get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Beautiful place!

The home was clean and perfectly sized for our 7 person extended family. The kitchen was well supplied for a family that likes to cook. The hosts were communicative and always responded quickly. The neighborhood was quiet and walkable. Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Nice House

Clean, well stocked, suited our needs. There is no lake. After a rain, the house had a sulfur/sewer odor that would not go away. Most anything is at least 30 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Girls Weekend

We rented the laughing turtle,to celebrate my sister's 40th birthday. The 7 of us slept very comfortably and had plenty of room for relaxing. Midland isn't too far away,so we went to the Midland mall and did some axe throwing. Doug & Kim's house is beautiful and very clean. I can only imagine how much more peaceful the view will be,once the water returns to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Quiet, Comfortable, Relaxing

I traveled from Colorado to Michigan to visit my family. Wixom Lake is centrally located and was the perfect spot for my family to gather! :-) The house is in a quiet area and there was plenty of room for those who wished to stay overnight. We visited Amish farms in the area and purchased fresh eggs, produce and baked goods. Gladwin is building a trail system along the Cedar River that was pleasant for all ages. There are family friendly restaurants, Nikki's and the Juicy Bone nearby. The adults had fun visiting the little dive bars in the area, and I can recommend Off the Hook Tavern and the Bentley Bar. I hope to return someday and enjoy the restored lake.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Douglas Omara

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English

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