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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gladwin, MI
  • Place, Secord Lake Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, M-30 Roadside Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Lower Level Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Living Room

1 Double Futon

Main Level Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Pullout

1 Double Futon

Upper Level Bedroom #1

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Upper Level Bedroom #2

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main Level Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Level Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your home, away from home!

The Crown Jewel Lodge is one of our largest most modern with a hit of cottage like aesthetics sitting on 9.8 acres. Sugar River runs across the estate in the back with pathways open for recreational activities, such as fishing, biking, hiking and many other activities. The Lodge is roughly 2,600 SQ FT with 3 floors including the basement 5 bedrooms, 2 on the top level, 1 on the mail level and 2 on the lower level. 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. Each level has its own bathroom. Three car garage, propane powered kitchen area, bar area, oven, stove, fridge, microwave and outdoor barbecue grill and lamb rotisserie oven along with bonfire pits. Hammock, lawn chairs, benches and more. The main level bathroom has a jet-propelled jacuzzi and the backyard has a jet-propelled hot tub on the wraparound. Entertainment areas on all 3 levels and SONOS surround sound speakers built into the cottage. Karaoke system as well. Air conditioned and ventilation equipped. Secure and designated. Verizon 4GLTE powered Internet Connection with extended WiFi. There is a beautiful designated smoking sun room that overlooks the river. Child's play area level 3, baby crib included along with many children games and entertainment areas. The lower level has a game area equipped with a pool table, dart table, ping pong, beer pong tables, and sitting area lounge included with your reservation. The lower level has its own walkout deck area as well. The maximum capacity sleeps up to 18 adults and children. The estate is pet friendly and is equipped with an electric fence. Checking in may be requested earlier. Please inquire if needed. Enjoy!

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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
Baby cribs available.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Pets must be contained within and or on premises.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Explore only within the estates designated trails.
Unless leaving the estate only explore within the premises. Hunting is not permitted near or around premises.
Please place any used towels and dish ware in the laundry and kitchen areas prior vacating. Failure to do so additional cleaning fees may be assessed.
Please be sure to place garage into bags and toss into bins provided by the side garage and main garage as we have added a total of six bins.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gladwin

Located in Gladwin, this cabin is on a river. Secord Lake Marina and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaverton Schools Nature Area and Gladwin School Nature Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gladwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Secord Lake Marina - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • M-30 Roadside Park - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Gladwin Township Hall - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Clement Township Hall Park - 9 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Elk Lake - 11 min drive - 17.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪woodland diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Riverhouse Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O'Sullivan's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Shoe Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Secord Township of Hall - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your home, away from home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Your home, away from home!?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your home, away from home! on 6 April 2026 start from NZ$1,075, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Your home, away from home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your home, away from home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your home, away from home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your home, away from home! located?

This family-friendly Gladwin cabin is located on a river, 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Secord Lake Marina, and within 6 mi (10 km) of M-30 Roadside Park and Gladwin Township Hall. Hummerson Lake and Clement Township Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place and location, made for a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, suited our needs, and had plenty to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jae L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy and relaxing and the beds were comfortable. The cabin was well stocked with toilet paper and clean towels and was very clean. The hot tub and tub worked great and the fire place was stocked with plenty of wood. The sound system wasn’t working because the internet was down but we had brought our own blue tooth speaker so our stay and small family wedding turned out very lovely. We were very thankful for the hosts making their place available. The hosts were very responsive and kind. They were open to leaving their Christmas decorations up longer and even allowed us to check in early.We look forward to celebrating our anniversary in the future if the Crown Jewel is available in the future. Thank God, wow it was such a lovely visit.We were very thankful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and home were great. We plenty of space for a large group. Walking trails and being on the river were added bonuses. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this property and hope to return next year. It had space, comfort, class, and everything else we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful house! Our family loves to cook and the kitchen has everything needed to do just that! We enjoyed canoeing and hiking nearby and did some R&R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As soon as we stepped in the home, we felt the warmth and cozy vibe of cabin living. We had enough room for 15 people. One of us was limited to first floor due to recent foot surgery , but was able to glide around the home with a knee scooter easily. Our host was immediately avail when we had questions. Dining table was used for large card games and other Xmas games. We stayed during freezing rain and snow storm but the weather didn’t interrupt our time together. Pros: windows, appliances, garage to home entryway, 3-car garage, hot tub. The property was great for walking and enjoying the winter weather and walking the 3 dogs! Some adults even used the sleds. What can be improved: one bedroom downstairs didn’t have privacy such as a door. Could add more seating/meeting space downstairs such as a small bar or card table & chairs. Another shower. Only because with 15 people, it took longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home with plenty of space and bathrooms for us all. It was in a nice wooded setting. We enjoyed the nature trails and walk down to the river. We wish we had been able to access the river directly behind the house as in the past.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nice place but it’s not far away from main road and there are neighbors close to it. Also, the stairs shown in backyard are not accessible to river
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great Family Thanksgiving Stay!

My family and I stayed here for thanksgiving! The house is great and the perfect log cabin! We have 11 people and a couple of dogs and there was room and bedrooms for everyone which worked out perfectly! The property is awesome and will be staying here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stairs are broken to go down to the river. Unfortunately some family couldn't get down since they were broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Excellent for large groups!

We had a great time. There was ample space for our large group and had everything we needed. The hot tub and game room were a huge hit with the teens and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great place for families.

This was the perfect house for our family’s weekend get together. It had plenty of room and there was a lot of fun things to keep the kids busy. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

House of Restoration L.

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

Great stay

Stay was great as always. Nice and relaxing. I took one star off cleanliness because the sun room had a strong cigarette smell. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will D.

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

Holiday stay

It was fantastic. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

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

Fun

We had a blast besides 10" of snow!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Nice, clean and private location

Had a great time and was very impressed with the cabin. Had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. It one of those "Same time, same place next year". Thanks for a worry free stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma W.

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

Breathtaking

Very relaxing beautiful place. Our family really enjoyed this!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

A nice getaway spot for many.

Overall great stay. We only had a little trouble with the hot water but the host was very quick with finding someone to repair it for us. Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Michael

Had a great time and a local golf course and fishin close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laina H.

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

Beautiful setting

Serene property with large gathering areas and multiple individual areas. Meet our large families needs with ages ranging from infant to 85yrs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Delightful Cabin

Everything about this weekend rental was east and wonderful! The owner communicated well, the house was exactly as expected, and as a result our time was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike H.

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

Family Getaway

We were a group of 12 (10 adults and two kids under 3) and fit comfortably at the property. Everything was as advertised in the property description except for the water access since the stars down to river were roped off. We'd stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great place for a family getaway

Beautiful home that was well decorated for the holiday season. Plenty of space for an extended family of 18. Cleanliness was 10/10. Driveway was plowed and salted which was a great peace of mind with the winter weather. Would highly recommend. Hours of fun and laughter to be had in the many spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Perfect vacation rental

I had my 50th birthday at this get away. Family and friends,.it was very spacious. Will come.agaiin. Wish I could have stayed another night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rita Aljic

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Kenan (Ken) & Fikreta (Rita) Selimagic a family from originally from Croatia 🇭🇷 & for who isn’t sure it’s in Eastern Europe. A neighbor of Italy 🇮🇹 across the Adriatic and a friend of everyone. We fell in love & moved to the states 25 years ago. We love enjoying the great outdoors every summer and winter in Northern Michigan. All four seasons with amazing summers? Who doesn’t? We do & love to see others enjoy the same things we treasure. Time. Time is the most if not most valuable asset that depreciates every day we like it or not. Sadly, one significant fact is that we’re so occupied with work or life that the thing we call time goes by before our eyes! The next valuable thing next to time are the great moments and memories we make over our lifetimes. It’s that was is most important. Family & the Freinds getting together for any reason is something less common nowadays more so than we realize. Family and friends gatherings rather it’s for a weeding, reunion or just because. We accommodate the space and opportunity to create those memories & moments that will last a lifetime. Thank you for choosing any one of our destinations for your memory log and we are happy to assist that in everyone feasible. - Ken & Rita :)

Why they chose this property

The sounds of water flowing down a backyard river is irresistible. The most amazing scenery and beautiful nature, zero noise makes us feel at peace with oneself.

What makes this property unique

The property was constructed by one of the greatest “log home” cabin builders in the US. The craftsmanship, time and design it must have took to build is mind boggling. Also, to do so on black bear territory definitely makes a statement. Construction photos from 1999 during construction are posted downstairs their floor of the property. Check them out!

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