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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a refrigerator, microwave, and stove.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a pond and grassy area.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a covered seating area, and a door with a sign.
A living room with a pool table, a sofa set, a television, and a small play area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a built-in trash can.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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st helen, MI
  • Place, Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Saint Helen
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Richfield Township Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bring your large group, whole family, guys/girls weekend, family reunions, etc.

The property is very private with two ponds for fishing and swimming, sandy beach, swim raft, firepit, large open lawn and wooded walking trails.
The property is located right down the road to the best snowmobile, ORV and atv trails. The lodge is 10 min from town and offers many amenities including golfing, rafting and canoeing.
Partial house rental may be available, contact me for details.
The lodge offers a large living space, huge kitchen with island and dining area. There are 3 main floor bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including large tub. Recently finished basement has game room, second living room, 5 additional bedrooms and 3rd bathroom. There are also multiple decks and barbeque grill.

- Sandy beach, with swim raft for all.
- Large lawn open area for young ones to enjoy freedom ride their toys like the parents do.
- Nature trails throughout the property for walking and observing nature (sorry no riding machines on trails)

- We do use the property and barn on occasions to perform farming tasks while renters are staying here. We wouldn't use the home or interfere with the guests as the farming is done of the main house property.

There are exterior security cameras onsite. One on the front porch and two others viewing the driveway and back yard.

Minimum night requirement
7 nights peak (Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
3 nights off peak

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See contract for full list of rules
Note the rental cost includes 16 people per night. There is a $10 per night fee per person for any over 16.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2221959vb
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Helen

Located in St. Helen, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Birch Point Golf Club and Forest Dunes Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area and Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Ogemaw Nature Park - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lake Saint Helen - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Saint Helen Community Garden Park - 10 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Richfield Township Park - 11 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angry Oven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dawg House Coney - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bring your large group, whole family, guys/girls weekend, family reunions, etc. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bring your large group, whole family, guys/girls weekend, family reunions, etc.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bring your large group, whole family, guys/girls weekend, family reunions, etc.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bring your large group, whole family, guys/girls weekend, family reunions, etc.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bring your large group, whole family, guys/girls weekend, family reunions, etc. located?

This family-friendly St. Helen holiday home is located on a river, 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Bear Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area. Ogemaw Nature Park and Saint Helen Community Garden Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 26 out of 29 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has plenty of room for a large family. The house was comfortable and there was a lot to do right on the property. Excellent communication with the host. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what was needed for our group. 20 men fit comfortable, with plenty of outdoor space for hanging after. We were in town to golf and there are a lot of great close options. We needed a place with room and plenty of beds and this fit the bill. Ample parking was a plus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marck S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying here for our large grouo! Very accommodating and the host is responsive! Great place to stay if your riding Exit 222
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sheri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another successful stay at this wonderful home! This is the second time my entire family (adult children, their spouses, and my 9 grandchildren) have stayed at this wonderful home. Updates have been done which further enhanced the experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian E.

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

Keno lodge

Our stay was outstanding came in for a weekend to play golf the house was clean and Duane was more than accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bill C.

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

Winter sports

We enjoyed the spaciousness of the home. We were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Golf weekend

Group of 8 couples had a golf weekend. House was perfect for all of us, each having own bedroom. In the country so it was quiet. Beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Great House!!

This house was unbelievable..........we were there for a Funeral and this house was able to let our 3 families all stay together. 8 Bedrooms..............We had a great experience and Duane was Great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Great guests and very much welcome anytime. Pleasure to work with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Great!

Duane is very obviously a professional and committed to your satisfaction. The home was just as described, even exceeding expectations. Superlative host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
Joe and his group were great guests. Took great care of the home and communicated very well. I would rent to them any time. They cleaned and left the home in great shape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

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

6TH Annual Golf Outing

This property has something for everyone.. very clean house nicely groomed property each member in our group had their own bedroom with a Queen to a full bedroom. I heard Zero complaints from our group. This was our 2nd year staying at this property. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma H.

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

Keno Lodge Family Vacation

Overall we were very impressed and had a great stay at the lodge. Our only complaint is the dishes in the cupboards were dirty, we had to re wash everything before we used it. One suggestion we also have is the shower/tub combo is very slick and could use some sort of grips on the bottom, bathing children in the tub and some of the adults with mobility issues had some trouble. Duane was a great host and was very responsive to any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank for the feedback. This is the first we have gotten this feedback. We will address this as part of our check.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family Vacation

This was our first large family vacation. We all loved the property and had plenty of space for being together and separate. Enjoyed the large kitchen, basement, and front and back yards, both ponds and the trails through the woods! Even had a fire and played cornhole our last night. We stayed home all day on the 4th of July and grilled and swam and played in the yard. Enough bathrooms for the 13 of us. No closet and limited cabinet access was fine, since it was expected. Loved using the board games at night. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sheri G.

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

Memories Made

This property is what the doctor ordered. Family never left except for getting groceries. Grandchildren loved the swimming pond, the downstair fun area and the 70 acres to explore. There was so much to do that the TV never got turned on. My only negative is that there was not storage for our dry goods. Though the kitchen has plenty of counterspace, a majority was taken up with our groceries. My suggestion would be to put a baker's rack in the room with the safe. This is right outside the kitchen and would be within reach. To top it all off, my grandchildren want to know when we are going back to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Great idea Sheri I will look into this.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J P.

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

Christmas 2022

This was a great place to spend our Christmas. Duane was a great host starting with his communications of the house rules and detailed additions that we could bring for extra comfort. He also explained how to enter the property so that it wouldn’t be any confusion. We arrived to the beautiful property in the middle of a winter storm and the drive away had been plowed for access to the property. The residence was well maintained and appeared freshly cleaned. We had 15 adults (two at 16&17) and 3 kids (1-6 years old) in our family and had plenty of space. The bedrooms were great and the shared spaces (kitchen, living room, dining room, & game room) were all big enough to be in comfortably while enjoying each other’s company. Both the upstairs living room and basement gaming area had 50” plus smart TVs with cable. This allowed us to watch football, basketball, and Christmas movies of course. The residence also provided a variety of board games, though we had brought our own. I had a couple of questions regarding the smoke detector and additional snow removal before we left and Duane responded immediately with answers to my questions. Overall we had a great time and will return to experience more of what the property and local area has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula M.

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

Family Fun Weekend

Overall, we had a great time. We were a large group, which included our kids and grands. For the last 8 years, we have booked various properties in Northern Michigan for a family getaway. Duane is a great host, the property was beautiful, and the size was great for our group. I have to say that for the price point of this property, we found it rather minimally supplied. Also, the chained and locked kitchen cabinets were rather off-putting. The bedrooms have no storage. Closets are locked, no dressers or dressers full of hosts things. Bathrooms desperately need updating. Very inadequate bedding, no extra blankets, no extra kitchen towels. Not even minimal things like salt, pepper, ketchup, laundry detergent, etc. These are things we have always found at other properties. That being said, we had a great time, Duane was good to work with, and we would recommend the property for a large family event. You might just want to lower your expectations a bit if you've stayed at other properties. I think it's important to have a welcoming atmosphere when you go to a VRBO, we sort of felt like we were intruding on their space. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

lindsey w.

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

Great property with lots to do

Overall this is a fantastic property! The owner was very friendly and reasonable to work with. We comfortably fit two families (4 adults and 6 kids), and I think even 3 families would have enough space to spread out. We never ran out of things to do. We were lucky to have beautiful weather to enjoy the swimming pond, but even in colder months the basement game room would be plenty to keep kids busy for hours. The finished basement (looked to be recently renovated) was absolutely amazing. A few points that would have made the stay more comfortable: very limited starter supply of basic items. We got 4 garbage bags, 4 dishwasher tabs, one roll of paper towel, and no shower supplies (shampoo/conditioner/soap) , or band aids. We had to go to Dollar General (less than 10 min away!) to get these items. I’ve never had to provide my own garbage bags or dishwasher tabs at a VRBO property, especially one in this price point. But with two families cooking every meal there for 5 days, 4 dishwasher tabs definitely was not a realistic amount ;) Lastly, none of the upstairs bedrooms had dressers (and the closets are kept locked), and the basement bedrooms had dressers but were filled with the owners belongings. So all 10 of us lived out of our suitcases. Definitely need to get a spot for guests to put their clothes. There was also no linens or a ladder for the bunk beds, which wasn’t a problem for us because we didn’t need the bed space, but just a note in case someone reading this is counting on using it. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony & Lilly N.

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

Would stay again

Duane was super helpful in booking the property and answering questions. Was able to accommodate our entire party of 20. Was available and helpful to answer any questions we had. The kids loved the swimming pond and the trails in the woods. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

judy m.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the kenoLodge. We had 20 people and there was plenty of room and plenty of things to do. The kids enjoyed the swimming pond/beach area. Everyone enjoyed the fishing pond. Shopping and dining was 25-30 minutes away. Really the only negative was the water pressure in the showers and smell of the water from the well. Everything else was great and I would consider staying here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine W.

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

Wonderful getaway for friends

The property was just as described/shown. The house was clean, comfortable and in a great location for all of our activities. The owner was responsive with communication and we had a wonderful stay. The large yard was perfect for games and bonfires. I would definitely book here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marck S.

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

Large group

Wonderful home for a large gathering! Great communication with the owner. Really recommend for your stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances A.

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

Fun for all

lots of room so everyone could have some space when needed. The swimming pond was our kids highlight. My grandson caught an 8 inch bass in the fishing pond catch and release but exciting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Peaceful Family Get Away

We had 16 in our group. 6 adults and 10 kids. Plenty of space. Host helped through the whole process and answered any questions. Loved the swimming pond, trails on property, and the 8 bedrooms for space. Isolated yet close to groceries and other amenities. We to day trip to mackinaw and surrounding lake attractions and parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joann R.

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

Perfect home for our family!

We had a great stay at Keno Lodge! Duane is so easy to deal with and the house was exactly as expected. Our entire family had a great time. Thanks Duane!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Wonderful house with plenty to do.

The house was very spacious with lots of bedrooms and entertainment areas. My family enjoyed all of the outdoor space, swimming pond and fishing pond. The owners had excellent communication and replied quickly with their responses. They were very concerned with making everything excellent for us. The only inconvenience was the very slow to almost nil internet. Overall we all had a great week and would highly recommend this listing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William E.

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

must stay

this property is very nice for family's. there are many things to enjoy on the property and well as the closeness for daytrips. property mgr gave us plenty of area locations
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Duane Jerore

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We are a large family and have 4 adult kids. The family keeps growing and our grandkids continue to multiply. We love to all gather and enjoy time together at the lodge.

Why they chose this property

This is the perfect place to get away from the hectic world and focus on family and friends. The peace and quiet so nice to enjoy.

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