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Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.

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Our private dock.  Early morning fog - beautiful.
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Property grounds
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Twin Lake, MI
  • Duck Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Schaffer Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Michigan's Adventure
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.

This four bedroom, three 1/2 bath home is located on Duck Lake in Twin Lake, Michigan.

Enjoy picturesque views of the spring-fed lake from all three levels of the home. A large wrap around porch and private porch off of the master all overlook the lake. The home is completely furnished in Northern Woods and Lake motif, including rustic and log, Amish-made queen sized beds in bedrooms (three queen beds, one twin). Air conditioning is only located in the four bedroom area

Enjoy sunsets, peaceful mornings, calls of nature, hiking, kayaking, row-boating, and swimming. Fishing?

The Lake House is where you’ll find it all.

Property manager

Greg Harvath
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you bring a pet, you are required to pay an addition fee of $50 per pet.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Twin Lake

Located in Twin Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Duck Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan's Adventure and Arboretum Park. Vantage Paintball and Jumpin' Jupiter Skate & Fun Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Map
Twin Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Duck Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Schaffer Lake - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Crocker Lake - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 32 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Effin' Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Overboard Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Daves Tavern And Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nonie's Tasty Corner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Lagos Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Woods, Sophisticated Rustic Charm, With All Amenities Of A Modern Home. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Duck Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hendrickson Lake. Schaffer Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amie P.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great stay in a quiet place.

My family and I had a great stay. The home was beautiful, quiet and located perfectly for what we needed on this trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori B.

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

Very Sad

We booked this for a weekend wedding. The day of our check in my youngest brother died unexpectedly. I reached out to the owner for a full or partial refund and he said there was nothing he could do. I then reached out to VRBO for assistance and after some conversations they indicated that the owner was not willing to refund any of the money. Very upsetting that he could not find it in his heart to do the right thing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izabela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Listing does not do this place justice

We were very impressed with this cottage, from the second we entered. Very clean, spacious and had everything we needed. And then there were the views of the lake. Beautiful sunrises, sunsets and overall an awe...experience. Would love to return. Thank you for a great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

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

Duck Lake house

Beautiful property, beautiful home, very clean and very relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Beautiful Lake House Getaway

The pictures didnt do this place justice. Tucked away in a private wooded neighborhood alongside a gorgeous little lake. The open concept home and breathtaking lake view made for a relaxing and comfortable stay. There's lots of room in this 3 story home with a walk out basement. It has a lot of steps, so if you may not enjoy it as much if you're not very mobile. I took the row boat out and caught some fish and enjoyed the wildlife. The sunsets are amazing from this property,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

So relaxing

Was in area for daughters wedding and we found this gem. The owers communication was excellent. This area was so nice and peaceful very little activity on lake that weekend which made it even better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D. D.

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

Lake house vacation

The lake house was a great choice for my family. The kids loved fishing off the dock, swimming, and rowing. My wife and I prized the tranquility and relaxing on the deck. It’s still close enough to Muskegon that it was easy to run in and out, and we appreciated the cleanliness and roominess for all of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra M.

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

Family Reunion Golf Outing

It was an absolute ahh moment with lots of memories. Enjoyed the privacy, the decks with views, boating, fishing, fires, and the roominess for fun and fellowship.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

"Snoopy Land" Adventures

We had the most amazing family vacation. The house was absolutely perfect to feel like everyone wasn't right on top of each other with some of the most picturesque views. The lake itself is extremely sandy and shallow for young children. There was everything we needed to have wonderful family meals every night. Add in the fact that Michigan Adventure is only about 15 minutes away and you have a perfect vacation for all of us! There are quite a few stairs to get down to the lake itself so if traveling with individuals who this would be an issue for would advise against but for us it was more than fine!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Peaceful

My family had a very peaceful time at this property. The lake is quiet, and we were able to relax the whole week. The house and decks are very comfortable. Everything was clean, and the host provided essentials such as hand soap and toilet paper. The views from the decks are exceptional! We saw and heard so many different types of birds. The week we stayed was particularly hot and muggy, so the air conditioning in the bedrooms was much appreciated! The only thing we want to mention to future renters is that there are quite a few stairs down to the lake and dock. The stairs are fairly steep. We were fine with them, but we wanted to mention them for people who may have difficulty with stairs. The host provided deck chairs, but if you want to sit down by the lake you have to carry the chairs down the stairs and then back up again at the end of your stay. It was definitely worth it, but again, may be difficult for some people. This property is quite beautiful, quiet, and serene. We were able to see a bald eagle on a few occasions too! Overall, a wonderful place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin n.

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

Thank for the great memories!

The house and lake were exactly what we were looking for. My boys got to play and fish in the lake. The house was perfect for us and very comfortable. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your house. The memories will last a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn D.

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

Great spot for a family get away

We took our family here for a few days away and we all had the best time! The place is well kept and plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Way Exceeded Expectations

My son and I spent the weekend there with my two labrador retrievers. The property is absolutely gorgeous. It sits overlooking a very tranquil and beautiful lake. We heard and saw birds constantly. There was no road, human, or motor noise at all. We brought our kayaks and enjoyed the lake. Our dogs enjoyed a swim,( it was too cold for us still this early in the year!) The house is extremely comfortable. You could easily have a much larger group here. Property manager was a delight to interact with. We would return in a heartbeat and hope to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev B.

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

Beautiful house in a great location

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property with plenty of space. Greg provided all the information well ahead of time and also was in touch with us through our stay. The pictures do not do justice to this property with beautiful views from the deck and balcony. Very comfortable beds and clean appointments. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shannai G.

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

Anniversary

A free friends and I stayed for an anniversary weekend. Just to get away & had good fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh s.

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

Peaceful environment

The house and property where both pretty awesome! The home is well cared for, and it shows. We would definitely book this location again, it was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie P.

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

Property worked well for us!

The property was perfect for our group of 6 adults! Lots of room in the living room and downstairs common area. The kitchen was plenty big enough for all 6 of us to be cooking at once. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, bowls and cooking utensils. The owner was very responsive to answer some questions I had before we arrived. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place

The house was much bigger than expected from the pictures online. Plenty of room for our party of 7 adults. The covered wrap around porch was perfect for those rainy evenings. The host Greg was amazing. He is very accessible and answers your questions promptly. Would definitely recommend this place for a great getaway on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Z., Ann Arbor

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

Quiet and lovely location

We couldn't stop gazing out the front window at the beautiful view. But when we finally managed to pull away from that view, we saw a spacious, clean, nicely decorated space. Everything we needed was at hand. The owner/manager made all instructions clear and easy to follow.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim A., Howell, Michigan

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

Great family time

We loved it here. Rustic area but the home had everything we were looking for. Right on a small lake and we all enjoyed the fishing from the dock. Lake is several steps down from the house and the trip back up took some time. The house is roomy and has all the conveniences of home. Most stores etc were a short drive. Can't wait to schedule another trip to this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg Harvath

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Our family live in Douglas, Michigan (Saugatuck-Douglas).

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the views. This little lake is a private little diamond in the rough.

What makes this property unique

It's our weekend home and we actually use it so you know it's well taken care of and maintained. An incredible retreat in the country.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests