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Caribou Ridge! Sleep 28+. 1of2 Lodges StunningView

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Exterior
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Interior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 28418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Mio, MI
  • Mentor Township Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • M33 Roadside Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Caribou Ridge! Sleep 28+. 1of2 Lodges StunningView

Check out our newest property featuring an indoor PRIVATE POOL! Check out our newest property featuring a big private indoor pool w/ pool room featuring 86in TV, bar, pool table, hot tub, sauna, 20 acres, 7 bedrooms, and loaded with other amenities! Located in SW Michigan. Check out the link! www.vrbo.com/4115741

Rent both lodges to accommodate up to 60 guests!

Sweeping views of the Ausable River Valley throughout one of Michigan's most unique mountain lodges! This is 1 of 2 equally spectacular mountain lodges available to stay on 60 acres of secluded "mountaintop" right in mid-Michigan. Rent one or both properties for your family, friend, corporate or wedding event.

Welcome to the Caribou Ridge Lodge. One of Michigan's most stunning and spectacular vacation homes. Caribou Ridge Lodge, along with it's sister lodge, Elk Ridge Lodge (also available for rent), sits atop 60 private wooded acres of Mio Mountain. Guest's won't even believe they are not in the middle of the Smoky Mountains. Both Lodge's offer incredible, 180 degree panoramic views of the entire Ausable River Valley from throughout the Lodge's, wraparound decks, and outdoor entertaining areas.

Guests are greeted by a giant log archway at the start of the over 1/2 mile long driveway that winds through the 60 wooded acres up to the top of the ridge where the lodge sits.

Caribou Ridge Lodge has over 235 five star reviews with over 10 years of history as a vacation rental. Many guests have came every year since their first visit.

This custom designed cedar log construction lodge features an endless array of custom design elements and unique furnishings. The Lodge can comfortably sleep 28 people, making it perfect for large groups, weddings, reunions, or family gatherings.

Guests have exclusive access to the entire lodge as well as the entire 60 acre property. The large driveway can accommodate a large number of vehicles with plenty of room to maneuver trailers etc. It is common to see bald eagles and hawks soaring along the ridgeline directly in front of the properties.

Many guests snowtube, sled, or even snowboard down the long driveway during the winter. Sleds are typically available for guests to use.

Guests can reach the Au Sable River and the Mio Dam area in 3-4 minutes by car to enjoy all kinds of water activities including swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, river tubing, fishing, etc. Several businesses offer canoe, kayak, or tube rentals just a few minutes from the driveway.

The property is also just a few hundred feet from groomed state ATV/UTV/snowmobile trails. The trails are easily accessible from the driveway and trailering is not necessary.

The property features an outdoor steam sauna but new panoramic view barrel saunas for each lodge are pending installation along with either a new swim spa or pool. Check back for updates. Additional costs may apply to the heating/cleaning of any available hot tub, swimspa, or pool. Please inquire prior to booking for up to date information on when they should be completed.

AMENITIES
-Pool Table/Ping Pong Table
-Shuffleboard
-Cornhole
-Beautiful outdoor firepit
-Private playground shared only with sister lodge
-Checkers/Chess as well as numerous other games
-Wifi
-Smart TV's with satellite
-Propane grill
-Fully stocked kitchen
-Outdoor steam sauna shared with sister lodge, private sauna coming soon
-Swim spa or large hot tub coming soon
-Air Conditioning and central heat
-Event hall available for an additional fee
-Beautiful indoor natural fireplace
-Hammocks available (seasonal)

8 passenger golf cart also available for additional fee.



WEDDING FEATURES AND AMENITIES:
Ceremony site overlooking the ridge with seating for up to 125 guests and a natural type awning for the actual ceremony

Separate cocktail hour area with optional outdoor bar, cocktail tables, and decor

Indoor reception area featuring tables and chairs that is permanently decorated to a base level that guests may choose to customize if they desire

Linens available for an extra fee

Typically guests must rent both lodges for weddings but sometimes this is not required.

Pricing varies depending on options chosen but pricing is lowest for the 2023 and 2024 years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-Firewood is not included but may be pre-stocked by lodge staff prior to arrival for an additional fee. Please inquire.

-Early Check In and Late Check Out may be available for an additional fee
No smoking of any kind inside the property.

No pets are permitted on the property.

An additional fee applies for each guest over 12 guests. Please inquire to confirm exact pricing prior to making a reservation.

Property manager

Adam Wright

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 are allowed on site
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

Mio

Located in Mio, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Boney Park and Wild Frontier Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mio, MI

What's nearby

  • Mentor Township Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • M33 Roadside Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Smith Lake - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Garland - 48 min drive - 41.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mio Pizza Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mio Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ellie's 12 Tables - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Caribou Ridge! Sleep 28+. 1of2 Lodges StunningView pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Caribou Ridge! Sleep 28+. 1of2 Lodges StunningView?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caribou Ridge! Sleep 28+. 1of2 Lodges StunningView?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caribou Ridge! Sleep 28+. 1of2 Lodges StunningView located?

This family-friendly Mio cabin is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Mentor Township Hall. M33 Roadside Park and Au Sable River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

5.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Nerdfest 6x this location

Great place. Always a good time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Great Views!

We had a group of 16 men go up north on a golfing trip and couldn't have been happier with this location and set up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Needs improvement

We were excited for our stay, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up toexpectations. Upon arrival, we had to reach out to the host to havethe driveway plowed. The couple he sent to plow it even told us whereto buy a shovel because, after searching, we couldn’t find one easily.We also had to reach out for the entry code, as no welcome email wassent—though the host did apologize for this.Inside, the house lacked essential supplies like toilet paper, papertowels, and trash bags. Some amenities were in poor condition—chippedplates, broken fridge drawers, and a fireplace missing stones. One ofthe beds even had a screw sticking out, which wasn’t exactly the cozytouch we were hoping for. The hot tub? Apparently, it required atwo-week notice, which was never mentioned before booking. We reached out one week prior and was told by the host that he would try to have it ready for us, however it was completely frozen when we got there. After settling in, we ran into more issues—the grill didn’t work, babygates were missing, and several small details were overlooked. When wereached out to the host after our stay, he visited the property anddismissed most of our concerns, claiming to have "found" missing itemsafter multiple adults had already searched thoroughly.This rental could be great with better upkeep and communication, butas it stands, it was more of an obstacle course than a relaxinggetaway. Hopefully, future guests have a smoother experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Chandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION

I would not book using this property manager as he was very hard to get ahold of. I had two phone numbers to get in touch with him after trying several times messaging through VRBO. The first phone number was disconnected and after leaving a voicemail on the second number and not hearing anything, I finally texted the number and was communicating with someone else who works for the property manager. She was the only one helping me for awhile until about a week prior to our stay. When we arrived the property was just as the pictures portrayed however we did not have any hot water at first and our tv was not working which was disappointing because we wanted to watch the football game and ended up having to go to the bar to do so. None of the sliding doors locked either. We were told a new tv would be delivered in the morning and then never heard from anyone again. The property was beautiful but it was so stressful booking with this property manager that I would never book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chase W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ND1IRISH

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Loved it

Adam was extremely accommodating, place was clean and we had a great time relaxing with a spectacular view! Only thing we missed was not having a hot tub. Sauna was nice though. I’d highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Adam Wright

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