Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge

Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge

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Shot from the other side of the private 6 acre Grass Lake
The Lodge is incredible at night too!
Morning at Grass Lake
Drive on in!  Lodge on left and Carriage House on right.
Great Room and view of Grass Lake and outdoor area from loft

Overview of Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge

5 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Big Rapids, MI
  • Popular LocationTownline Lake6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Rapids Riverwalk11 min drive
  • Popular LocationFerris State University12 min drive
  • AirportSaginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2 Blow-Up Beds

2 Double Beds

Carriage House (extra) Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Carriage House - Adjacent for Extra Charge

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Game Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

Upper-Level Lakeside

1 King Bed

Upper Level Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Level - Multiple Beds

1 Single Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Carriage House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Powder Room

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge

One-of-a-kind 5,000 SF 3BR, 3 1/2 BA, cedar-sided Lodge on private 6 acre Grass Lake. Plus 1,000 SF 1 BR, 1 BA adjacent Carriage House available for extra charge.

The Lodge are #1 on Michigan’s “Only in Your State” for properties that provide a discount for longer stays. Check out this link.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/michigan/discount-vacation-rentals-mi/

5 of 5 reviews over the past two+ years! We love our guests and they love us!

On your own 6-acre private Grass Lake. Amazing views of two lakes! 65 amazing acres with over 2+ miles of private hiking/snow shoeing/cross country skiing trails. Great fishing (Lake is stocked) loaded with Bass, Crappie, Northern Pike and Panfish with dock and use of low-tech fishing boat with trolling motoe availabel to rent. Plus a paddle boat, paddle board, canoe and two new kayaks...all included. Large Master Bedroom with King Bed, heated floors in bathroom and private deck, upper level large Bedroom with new King Bed and third with three comfortable beds...two Full and One Twin. Two other pull-out couches. Two blow up mattress beds just in case. Lodge can sleep 12 comfortably depending upon make-up of group and up to 14 with adjacent Carriage House. Gourmet kitchen, dining and family room with incredible sound system throughout the house and outdoors. Music system is played through an Apple products only. Wifi throughout. Screened-in porch and dining deck with new table with10 chairs with grill overlooking both lakes. Indoor and Outdoor bars. "Game Room" with pool table, new ping pong, shuffleboard, putting green, sound system, TV, kitchenette and comfortable seating area. Two fire pit areas with outdoor music. New hot tub! Outdoor games include basketball net, horseshoes, new corn hole and many other fun games. Garage parking for two cars. Dogs allowed with approval from owner (no cats as owners are allergic).

Adjacent Carriage House of 1,000 SF 1 BR plus Pull-Out Couch, Kitchen, Dining Room and living plus spectacular views of two lakes from private deck. Included with Grass Lake Lodge only when requested for an additional $175 to $225 per night plus $95 cleaning per stay. We now have Wifi available in the Carriage House as well. Request and we will communicate how we handle this additional booking. Carriage House is NOT booked with others while Lodge is rented. Thank you.

Perfect for families, friends, corporate retreats, reunions, couples and Ferris State University groups. For families whose kids are learning from home, this can be your second home with Wifi for the kids and parents who may also need to work or learn from "home". Since we have limited data for each month, we ask that our guests refrain from streaming movies and gaming.

Grass Lake Lodge’s housekeepers clean and disinfect after each stay to a very high level.

Book now for 2023 as dates are filling up fast. Check out our website as well www.grasslakelodge.com.

Grass Lake Lodge is offering "GLL Extras" for 2023! This includes on-premises massages, private chef experiences, bartender services, grocery and/or beverage pick-up, delivery and placement, S'mores packages, firewood bundles, Specialty Jams by Carolyn and electric trolling motor rental. Please ask for "GLL Extras".

Baby gear such as cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more can be rented through BabyQuip as seen on Shark Tank. Please use this link to see what is available.
https://www.babyquip.com/holly279?a=238d667

5 of 5 VRBO and Airbnb Reviews for over two years! Read them on those websites.

Thank you! We look forward to creating amazing memories as we have for so many families and friends.

Property manager

Bob Ekman
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All activities are subject to adult supervision.

Events

No events allowed
Only overnight guests are allowed unless approved

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Max of 2 dogs and no cats due to Owner allergies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking only. Please clean up.
Guest must sign short term rental agreement within 24 hours after booking
Security deposit is a "hold only" for $1,000 held 2 days prior to arrival
All activities including use of the lake are at the risk of each guest.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only overnight guests are allowed unless approved
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Big Rapids

Located in Big Rapids, this lodge is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Townline Lake, while Artworks and Card Wildlife Education Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena and P&J Plantiques. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Townline Lake - 6 min walk
  • White Pine Trail State Park - 10 min drive
  • Big Rapids Riverwalk - 11 min drive
  • Ferris State University - 12 min drive
  • Clear Lake Golf Club - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 11 min drive
  • Jimmy John's - 14 min drive
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 14 min drive
  • Culver's - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this lodge in Big Rapids is situated in the mountains, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Townline Lake, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Katke Golf Course and Big Rapids Riverwalk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly retreat!
What an amazing property and location. My wife and two teens spent an amazing week fishing, playing games in the game room and relaxing. The owners are wonderful people who truly care about making sure renters have everything they need. Communication was outstanding and fast. They truly paid attention to small details that really helps renters like labeling all the light switches in the cabin so you know what lights you were turning on. We were also welcomed with a smores kit, information about the cabin and things to do very well laid out and some many other little things the owners do that really makes you feel like they truly care. We only rented the main cabin and was impressed with how clean and well maintained everything was. The layout is great for families and big groups. We spent a lot of time downstairs in the game room playing pool, ping pong, shuffleboard and video games (New machine delivered right before we got there). We spent our days on the dock and in the boat fishing on the private lake. My son caught a very nice pike right off the doc. I could go on and on, to many great things to list. If you want a quiet location to relax in a beautiful cabin this is your place! We're already trying to figure out when we can come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Beckie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
corporate retreat
small medical practice retreat with plenty of space to present content and also have lots of team building exercises and fun with a beautiful property to enjoy! We will be back next winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Hosts, Views & Experience!
My now-husband and I booked the Grass Lake Lodge for an intimate family wedding. The house and property are absolutely gorgeous; the view of the lake is visible through huge windows and it was so nice to wake up to every day. Bob and Karen have clearly thought through every detail of hosting guests; from a welcoming note & surprise gift upon check-in to keeping the bathrooms plentifully stocked with lotion, shampoo & conditioner. The basement offered plenty of 'friendly' competition and entertainment with the pool table, the ping pong table and a large TV, and of course, a walk-out to the hot tub. The hot tub was so relaxing, and the location offered a nice view of the lake while being close to the house. Loved being able to listen to music through the built-in system! Bob & Karen were gracious enough to allow us to have this small event, and were so awesome through the entire booking & checking-in process, even making several recommendations for local food & bartending services for the wedding which turned out to be amazing. If you stay here, we highly recommend using the 'GLL Extras' for bartending (Celeste) & The Blue Cow for the Private Chef experience. The caretakers were friendly and took great care of the place, even coming to help us when one of the speakers on-site wasn't working properly. We definitely plan on staying here again. Bob and Karen are AMAZING hosts!! Thank you again for trusting us with doing something a bit outside the norm on your property. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Charlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grass lake lodge
Amazing place! Everything you need. Peaceful and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Loved it !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob Ekman

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Karen and Bob Ekman now of Brentwood, TN designed (took 12 years) and built Grass Lake Lodge in 2009 with the amazing efforts of local builder John Iltis of Iltis Construction. Building this 5,000 SF lodge and 1,000 SF Carriage House was a "labor of love" for both of them. They have three adult children, Kelly, Brad (DIL Maddie) and Kyle (DIL Tara), Grandson Zeland and two amazing dogs...Dude and Harley. Karen is an Interior Designer and you will see that throughout the property. Bob is a 40 year veteran of the hospitality and music industries, loves the outdoors and works hard to make Grass Lake Lodge a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor experience. Bob & Karen know what is takes to make our Grass Lake Lodge guests happy! To date, we have had 5 or 5 Review Scores over the past two years. Check out what others had to say!

Why they chose this property

Grass Lake Lodge is a hidden gem...a one-of-a-kind lodge loaded with amenities, views and wide-open spaces. The views are breathtaking and changes every day. Where can one see views of two lakes at the same time...from your living room? Grass Lake and Townline Lake. Although the Lodge has ample beds, a larger group can expand into our Carriage House with its own amazing views and private deck. Grass Lake Lodge is a great value for families, couples, corporate retreats or groups from Ferris State University. You will want to return again and again! Our guest reviews are close to perfect.

Grass Lake Lodge now offer "GLL EXtras" for guests. For purchase, this includes on-premise massages, private chef experiences, bartender services, BabyQuip baby & toddler rental equipment, grocery and/or beverage pick-up, delivery and placement, property tours on our new UTV, S'mores packages, firewood bundles, Specialty Jams by Carolyn and trolling motor rental.

What makes this property unique

You just cannot go wrong with the Grass Lake Lodge experience. You will want to come back again and again. Many already have in just over three years of sharing Grass Lake Lodge. Private Lake plus over 2+ miles of your own groomed trails. Great fishing...Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie and Panfish. There is a channel leading to Townline Lake and there is a canoe included. Try it if you dare. Outdoor bar (Grass Lake Tavern), two fire pits, horse shoes, basketball hoop, lawn games, pool table, ping pong, shuffle board, and putting green. Amazing music system throughout the property including 8 outdoor speakers. Hike, snow-shoe or cross-country ski on over 2+ miles of trails. Bob & Karen recently added the use of adjacent Carriage House with an additional Queen bedroom, kitchen, living with pull-out couch plus dining area and a private deck with amazing views of both lakes. The Carriage House is rented separately after booking the Lodge. If you have a small family group of over 10 people, it is ideal! Average review is 5 of 5 stars on VRBO!

Check out "GLL Extras"! On-premise massages, private chef experience, bartender services, BabyQuip baby & toddler rental equipment, grocery/beverage pick-up, delivery and placement, S'mores packages, firewood bundles, Grass Lake Specialty Jams and trolling motor rental.

We are less than 10 minutes from Ferris State University.

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