Peaceful Yurt in Waterloo Rec Area. 1.5 miles from Portage Lake Park/Beach.

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Grass Lake, MI
  • Lone Oak Vineyard Estate
    6 min drive
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards
    11 min drive
  • Michigan International Speedway
    39 min drive
  • Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Living area
Exterior

About this property

Peaceful Yurt in Waterloo Rec Area. 1.5 miles from Portage Lake Park/Beach.

Welcome to Yurt at Waterloo! (formerly Yurt at Havenswood) Very peaceful and private Yurt in the heart of the Waterloo Recreation Area Grass Lake, Michigan. This 16' Yurt sits on a 12 acre wooded lot. Perfect way to get the camping experience without being on top of your neighbors. You will not find a quieter place with so many great things to do within 10 minutes.
We are surrounded by hundreds of miles of trails in the Waterloo Conservation area. Maps provided. There is a trail head on our street a few hundred feet from the yurt. You will have a private driveway and parking area. Plenty of privacy for campfire nights and deck lounging while enjoying the sounds of nature. You will not find more private camping and serenity!
The yurt sleeps a maximum of 4 adults, with twin size bunk beds and a full size futon. The 8 foot picnic table compliments the fire pit with grilling grate. Rustic outdoor living at its finest. Very clean outhouse near Yurt.
Private drive and parking
We completely respect the needs and desires of our guests. We are available if ever they need anything, but we have also done our best to create a totally private environment.
We are in the center of so many popular Michigan hot spots. We are 30 minutes west of Ann Arbor and 45 minutes south of Lansing. We are 15 minutes east of downtown Jackson, and just minutes from the quaint downtown of Grass Lake.
As far as our Neighborhood goes, we are in the Waterloo Preservation Area. Surrounded by hundreds of miles of hiking, running and biking trails. The Portage Lake Campground is only 5 minutes away with lots of options for swimming, boating, fishing, disc golf and other outdoor type festivities, along with a beach and private showers during season.
There is also the small Welch Lake less than .5 miles away that is fantastic for fishing, small boat, and kayaking. Kayaks and trailer provided for a fee.

As dog lovers, we welcome you to bring up to 2 furry friends! BUT... common courtesy is a must. This includes picking up waste (bags provided) and not leaving them unattended in Yurt. If you have dogs over 50 lbs, contact owner for possible exceptions. Both of our dogs are over 50 lbs, so we get it... :)

We are also less than 10 minutes away from the Sandhill Crane Winery which has beautiful views, live music, and great wine and food.

Minutes from Calderone Golf Club!

We do not have electricity or running water. If running water is needed, please ask. We do have battery powered lighting and lanterns, but guests encouraged to bring their own. We provide clean sheets and bedding on the mattresses. Drinking water provided. Trash bags provided.

Rated one of top Yurts in Michigan https://trip101.com/article/yurts-in-michigan

Property manager

Chuck Hoyt

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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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 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Grass Lake

Grass Lake is home to Peaceful Yurt in Waterloo Rec Area. 1.5 miles from Portage Lake Park/Beach.. Art 634 and Michigan Theatre of Jackson are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lone Oak Vineyard Estate and Sandhill Crane Vineyards. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan International Speedway or Keeley Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Grass Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Lone Oak Vineyard Estate - 6 min drive
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards - 11 min drive
  • Cascade Falls - 21 min drive
  • University of Michigan - 36 min drive
  • Michigan International Speedway - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 16 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sandhill Crane Vineyar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hostess Cakes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Munith Cafe - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Yurt in Waterloo Rec Area. 1.5 miles from Portage Lake Park/Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Yurt in Waterloo Rec Area. 1.5 miles from Portage Lake Park/Beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Yurt in Waterloo Rec Area. 1.5 miles from Portage Lake Park/Beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing rustic glamping spot!
Wow is all I can say about our trip to the yurt! We had such a wonderful time and mase so many amazing memories with our kids! The yurt is exactly as described. It had a futon and 2 bunk beds, perfect for my husband 2 kids and I. The space was clean and all we needed for the long weekend. We love rustic camping ( no running water or electricity) so this was perfect for us. We cooked over the fire for all our meals. There is a cooking grate over the fire which was helpful. There was plenty of seating around the stone fire pit. If you want the sound of nature and isolation this is for you! At night when all the lanterns are off you are in total darkness which we though was cool! There is a string of battery powered lights around the inside of the yurt which we liked at night which is basically like the light of the moon. Tons of things to do in the area. Lots of canoe liveries about 35-55 minutes away. Easy to get to for a day trip! Lastly our hosts were beyond easy to get a hold of and were very helpful through the booking as well as the entire trip! Highly recommended this property! We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Hoyt

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My wife and I live in Ann Arbor but acquired this property because we love the solitude and serenity. Having camped at campgrounds in the past, we dislike being on top of your neighbor. Instead, we go for the peace and quiet. This is our first venture into hosting something so it will be a learning experience. All recommendations for improvement are welcome!!

Why they chose this property

While only being a few miles off the highway, it is complete solitude. You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but still close to all the necessities. And you are within a few miles of several lakes, and right next to Portage Lake beach and campground, and hundreds of miles of trails.

What makes this property unique

There is complete privacy at the Yurt of Waterloo! You have a large open area to entertain, cook out, etc. but still tucked in 12 wooded acres. The separate driveway adds to the privacy. We own a small cottage on the property that we are renovating and may/may not list for rental. If we do, you will see an added benefit for larger parties!

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