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Relaxing escape year round!

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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Mancelona, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Relaxing escape year round!

Relaxing escape. Spend days on the water and nights by the fire at this quaint cottage. The best of summer and winter. Right on a small quiet fishing lake and near several all sports lakes, golf courses, hiking trails. and ORV trails. In the winter adjacent to snowmobile trails and surrounded by ski resorts. Just a short drive from everything northern Michigan has to offer. A true gem!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)

No pets on furniture and all poop picked up.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1500226vb
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

About the area

Mancelona

Located in Mancelona, this cottage 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 AuSable Artisan Village and Otsego County Sportsplex. Bavarian Falls Park and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Mancelona, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 28 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 28 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 30 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 32 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 35 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪blackberry patch - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Stop 'N Shop - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing escape year round! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Relaxing escape year round!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing escape year round!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing escape year round!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing escape year round! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Grandview Golf Club, Au Sable River and Timber Wolf Golf Club. Schuss Mountain and Twin Birch Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice secluded place to stay with a beautiful area to hangout by the water. The lake was very clean! I do recommend bring fans with you during the summer, since there isn’t any air conditioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a beautiful quiet spot, with all the supplies we needed to make ourselves at home immediately. We are both painters, and got some good paintings down by the water. We had a little dog with us, and really appreciated the gate on the deck.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
So glad you enjoyed yourselves! I would LOVE to see your paintings!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn O.

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

Michigan cabin

Perfect spot to get away and relax. We enjoyed the quiet and clean lake. The two fire pits were a bonus! Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josef v.

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

Beautiful Property

This was a great stay! Peacefully lake, had kayaks and paddle boat. Hocking trails in the other side of the lake. The house had all the basic necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Beautiful property

This was the perfect getaway for our family. The house is on a small lake with only maybe 15 other houses. It was so peaceful. The property is well maintained, the host was great with communication, and we had a great time. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

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

Great little cabin close to the ATV trails.

Kate was great to deal with, cabin was great. If there was any not perfect comments, the cabin could have used a few more amenities, (Toilet paper, kleenex, aluminum foil so you know what to pack and what not to pack), and maybe less stuff left in the refrigerator and freezer, it was hard to get all of our supplies in there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan P.

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

Warm and Cozy Cottage

Our stay was great! My fiancé and our two dogs stayed and enjoyed the lake, fishing, and walks around the neighborhood! Very quiet and peaceful! The cottage is small and cozy, definitely felt like home! The paddle boat was fun for fishing and exploring the lake. At night we enjoyed the cute fire pit area with a campfire and s’mores! I would definitely recommend this place for a small family or a couple with or without pets, it will make for a fun and relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Summer getaway

Exactly what I needed/wanted for my long weekend getaway. What Up North has always been to me. A cabin/small house that was built years ago with some updates. It still has the Up North charm being in the woods, on the water and not being a huge modern house like I live in at home. If you want to escape the craziness every day life, this is the place to stay. It’s by hiking trails, 1.5 hours from the UP and so many other natural beauties of our state/
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Wonderful long weekend getaway

This home and the hosts were excellent! The property was just as described and perfect to serve as a home base for exploring the area, but also comfortable with plenty of amenities to stay in and relax inside or out on the beautiful property and lake. Communication with the host was easy and all of our questions were answered in a timely manner. Check in instructions and other relevant information were provided in advance of our arrival, and the host shared a phone number for easy texting/calling in case additional contact needed to be made during our stay. Overall this cabin was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and made for a perfect spot to rest, relax, and unwind during our long weekend stay in the area. We especially enjoyed the fire pit! Would love to return and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The cabin was just perfect. It had everything we needed! I was worried about no air. It was so shaded and cool in the evenings, it was great. I have never stayed at a more peaceful place. A lot of times the loons were the only noises you heard at night. My kids loved the paddle boat. We all caught fish. The fire pit right by the water was probably my favorite. Everyday we traveled to see things…sand dunes, Mackinac island,,Gaylord call of the wild, Traverse City mini golf and old mission store, pictured rocks, Alden, Bellaire. I wish the weather would have cooperated for Torch Lake it is absolutely gorgeous. Kate was great with communication and so helpful!! Oh how I miss it already.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

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

Lovely quiet retreat

Overall, our stay was very pleasant. The neighborhood is very quiet and we had a great time swimming in the lake. The host provides a paddle boat and kayaks that were a lot of fun too. A few things that would have been helpful to know are: 1.) We have Verizon cell service and it was VERY spotty. 2.) The decline to the water from the cabin is pretty steep. Take note if you have anyone who may have issues with uneven stairs. 3.) There's no AC. I knew this was a possibility going into it, but we had some pretty hot days in the house. As I mentioned though, this is a very nice property on a very quiet lake - we had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
BEWARE*** Of the peeling Pleather couch! On the paperwork inside it says the AC works but there is no air conditioner to be found. It got so hot in there the Pleather couch started peeling. My son was tossing and turning laying on it and it peeled. Then my grandson ran a matchbox car along back of it and it peeled. She is charging me a hefty fee. Accused me of having more then 6 people. Then said something about this old delapidated closet door that came off the tract. Believe me I always make sure I take good care of a place I stay in but never in my wildest dreams did I think a couch start peeling!!!!!! Our first night we had some obnoxious drunks next door. She has firewood that costs a fortune. Do not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Tranquility

The cabin was clean and located in a quiet neighborhood. It was decorated nicely and we easily relaxed both inside and outside of the property. The two fire pit areas were great and we really liked all the outdoor lighting. We also liked how the bedding was folded up on each bed and we could see how clean the mattress pads were. The paddle boat and kayaks are nice additions as well. We did not swim in this lake. It is weedy and the lake is very small and the cabin is located at an end where it is very shallow. Without much boating activity it is expected that given the hot weather the water vegetation was plentiful. We went to starvation lake and manistee lake to swim. Some suggestions would be more than 6 towels. We had to do laundry everyday and the washer and dryer are located in a bedroom. With no air conditioning and hot weather, it made it worse. There was only one 6 inch fan provided for the whole cabin. No one slept in the bunk bed because it was too hot to be on the top and too stuffy to be on the bottom. 84 degrees inside was stifling. The freezer was full of food. So it left very little room in it for our frozen items. We weren’t sure if it was previous renters that housekeeping didn’t clean out. Overall, this place is such a peaceful place. We loved drinking our morning coffee and having afternoon cocktails on the deck overlooking this secluded lake. It’s a wonderful place to gather your thoughts and have a memorable time. Thank you for being per friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie P.

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

Great stay

We had a great long weekend. They let us check in anytime Thursday which we were so happy for. The outside is beautiful with the lakefront and fire pit. Great location to trails. Would go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Kate Stanton

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