Big Twin Lodge - Lake Life, Off-Roading, Snowmobiling, Wooded Seclusion!
Mancelona, Antrim County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Big Twin Lodge - Lake Life, Off-Roading, Snowmobiling, Wooded Seclusion! Enjoy the best of two worlds: the excitement and fun of lake and trail life, and the tranquility and privacy of forest living!This spacious, comfortable home was built in 1973, and is situated on 6 acres of private forest in Mancelona, MI, overlooking Lake Louie, known locally as Louie's Pond. And just across the street, gue...
Big Twin Lodge - Lake Life, Off-Roading, Snowmobiling, Wooded Seclusion! Enjoy the best of two worlds: the excitement and fun of lake and trail life, and the tranquility and privacy of forest living!This spacious, comfortable home was built in 1973, and is situated on 6 acres of private forest in Mancelona, MI, overlooking Lake Louie, known locally as Louie's Pond. And just across the street, guests enjoy a private slice of beach and use of a dock (rarely shared with owner when they're around) on the popular Big Twin Lake. So you can enjoy some nature and solitude, and participate in the excitement of lake life all in the same vacation. Just about a mile up the road, there is access to popular ORV trails, making us a perfect location for those who like to ride trails or snowmobile.The home itself is perfect for nature lovers who enjoy a quiet, serene setting. Window walls on all sides allow you to feel like you're outside, while enjoying the comfort of the indoors. Enjoy 3000 sq. ft. of carpeted living space plus an additional 700 sq. ft. of enclosed porches/sun rooms, all overlooking peaceful Louie's Pond, gorgeous year round. The home has TWO master bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The upper master has a brand new king bed, and a wall of windows overlooking Lake Louie. It has a private heated sunroom where, year round, you can enjoy a quiet morning with a cup of coffee and remarkable views of the lake and surrounding forest. The spacious lower master bedroom also has a brand new king bed and private en-suite bathroom with tub/shower. Also downstairs is the third bedroom with a queen bed with memory foam mattress and power adjustable head. In warmer months, guests will fight for a space on our sleeping porch! With two twins beds, a double bed and a beautiful seating area, surrounded by glass walls, it is akin to glamping! On warmer nights, glass doors can be left open with just the screen doors in place, so guests can enjoy warm breezes and night sounds, while the woods give privacy from neighbors. NOTE: This is an UNHEATED space. There are no curtains, so privacy is limited. (See photos.). These things should be taken into consideration when planning sleeping arrangements. Don’t hesitate to ask for more details!In addition to the two en-suite bathrooms, there are two others, (full downstairs and 1/2 upstairs) for a total of 3 1/2 bathrooms. (No waiting!)The hub of the home is the kitchen, and this one has it all! A large island and lots of counter space, full-size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster and toaster oven, and any utensil or pot or pan you could need. (Yes, we have a roaster and a crock pot!) We’ve stocked the cupboards with pantry basics (salt and pepper, flour, sugar, a variety of spices, oil…) and a selection of coffee, tea and hot chocolate. And we’ve left plenty of space for your own grocery items, in the kitchen cupboards and the large nearby pantry. The home has two large dining areas, both with expandable tables, with room for everyone in your group. There is additional seating - and fabulous views - around several patio tables on the upstairs 3-season porch. The upstairs formal living room has a brand new 50 inch smart TV (bring your own login. Some free channels available. DVD/VCR player and a large library of videos available.), but we prefer watching the view out the three walls of windows! The downstairs family room is equipped with a Roku enabled TV and will be a perfect place for kids to hook up their video games and play on rainy days. A large coffee table is ready for board games or puzzles (of which we have a nice selection for your use). Gain access to the lower 3-season sleeping porch from this family room. Here you’ll find another lovely seating area overlooking Lake Louie, as well as two twin beds and a double bed. While these may be too cold in winter months, they will be prime sleeping spots in spring, summer and fall! Also downstairs is a large laundry room with washer and dryer (detergent provided), folding table, and plenty of storage room. Our home is heated in the winter with quiet and comfortable baseboard hot water heat (in 4 separately controlled zones for personalized comfort), and cooled in the summer by shading trees, cool lake breezes, and when needed a mini-split located in the center of the living space upstairs. (No central air.)Our home is well-maintained and professionally cleaned for your comfort and peace of mind. If outdoors is more your thing, we have a lovely deck, and a screened porch with porch swing. There is a firepit with rustic bench seating and plenty of firewood, an outdoor gas grill, a small fishing dock at the pond, and plenty of places to explore.When you're ready to get out on the water, Big Twin lake is just a 2 minute walk down the driveway, where you have access to a dock and a slice of beach for sunning, swimming, or accessing your boat. (There is a public boat launch less than two miles away.) Two kayaks are also available for your use. There is a small shed here with kayak paddles, life jackets, beach toys, etc. for guest use. Feel free to leave your beach things here during your stay. The lake boasts 215 acres of clear water, a sandy bottom, and 80' depths for days of fun fishing, sailing, skiing, swimming and sunbathing. Spring and fall, you may enjoy ORV'ing, and in the winter months, you may prefer snowmobiling. You're in luck as the home is located just a mile or so from ORV/snowmobile trails. You can ride your machines to the trail heads from the house. (Please let us know if you're bringing trailers so we can discuss the driveway and parking.) If skiing is your thing, you're just 25 minutes from Shanty Creek Resorts, or 40 minutes from Boyne Mountain. Other nearby towns you may enjoy visiting: Bellaire, home of Shorts Brewery, Grayling, and Kalkaska. The hub of all things hip and trendy, and a great place to shop, eat out, or take in a movie is Traverse City, a 50-minute drive to the west. Whether you enjoy the great outdoors or prefer more “civilization” there are plenty of places to visit, sights to see, things to explore!Access to our garage is included for convenient loading/unloading in any weather. (Covered walkway between house and garage.) It's also a great place to store your ORV's.Our home is suitable for up to 10 people (and limited to 10 by local ordinance). PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION OF SLEEPING AREAS: beds for four people are on 3-season, UNHEATED sleeping porch, not appropriate for use in coldest months. (There are two sofa beds in heated areas if the sleeping porch is too cold.)We keep the home smoke-free and pet-free, making it a comfortable place for people with allergies. (Please note: $500 fee if you bring pets.) For your convenience, we leave adequate supplies of paper towels, bathroom tissue, 3-in-1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash, trash bags, dish soap, etc. for your stay. Sheets and household linens are provided – please bring your own beach towels. Local ordinances prohibit parties or events. (Enforced by local law enforcement.) Our home is not suitable for bachelor/bachelorette parties and similar gatherings! Outdoor cameras in use to help protect our home and enforce policies.We look forward to hosting your next vacation! Please reach out with any questions!HOUSE RULES:1. Check in is 4:00 PM. Check out is 10:00 AM. Exceptions must be approved ahead of time. 2. Guest limit is held strictly to 10 people. Daytime visitors must leave by 11:00 PM. 3. Parties and events in short term rentals are strictly prohibited by local ordinance, and this is enforced by local law enforcement. Those violating this rule will risk being asked to leave immediately. If you are not sure if your particular gathering is allowed, please contact property manager before booking. 4. Smoking (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vapes, etc.) is strictly prohibited in the house. Additional cleaning fee may be assessed if guests smoke inside the home. If you smoke outside, please clean up your own butts. 5. Recreational drugs (even legal ones) are strictly prohibited in the house and on the property. 6. Please be considerate of our neighbors and keep noise levels reasonable, especially between 11pm and 8am. 7. Bathroom towels are for in home use only. Please do not take our towels to the beach. 8. Guests are responsible for any damages caused during their stay. 9. To keep our home comfortable for our guests with allergies, and because our home is carpeted, pets are strictly prohibited. Guests who bring pets agree to pay a $500 additional cleaning fee.10. We have recently widened our driveway to accommodate longer trailers if you’re bringing trailers or more than 4 vehicles, please check with us to be sure we can accommodate.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Game room
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Beach
- Lake
- Rural
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Mountain climbing
- Golf
- Golf privileges optional
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Lake view
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Stair gate
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Highchair
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- On the waterfront
- On a lake
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Kayak
- Snow sports gear
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Golf
- Optional golf privileges
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, games room, near the beach, skiing nearby
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- No smoking in the home. Please clean up butts if you smoke outside. No recreational drugs, legal or otherwise, anywhere on property.: No smoking in the home. Please clean up butts if you smoke outside. No recreational drugs, legal or otherwise, anywhere on property.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Mancelona
Located in Mancelona, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Otsego Lake State Park and Grass River Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Otsego County Sportsplex and Bavarian Falls Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Grandview Golf Club 26 min drive
- Schuss Mountain 39 min drive
- Torch Lake 44 min drive
- Torch Lake Park 46 min drive
- Boyne Mountain 56 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hide-A-Way Bar 8 min drive
- Manistee Lake Inn 19 min drive
- Kiootees Bar & Grill 22 min drive
- Lalone's Restaurant 19 min drive
- The Ole Soul 22 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Twin Lodge - Lake Life, Off-Roading, Snowmobiling, Wooded Seclusion! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Big Twin Lodge - Lake Life, Off-Roading, Snowmobiling, Wooded Seclusion!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Twin Lodge - Lake Life, Off-Roading, Snowmobiling, Wooded Seclusion!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Twin Lodge - Lake Life, Off-Roading, Snowmobiling, Wooded Seclusion! located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 10 mi (16.2 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club. Au Sable River and Twin Birch Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).