Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- sandy oasis- fire pits

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A cozy room with a large window, wooden walls, a couch, and a small table.
A bar area with stools, a fan, and a wooden counter.
A wooden deck with a hanging planter of succulents, a flagpole with an American flag, and a pond with a brick pathway.
A room with a television on a stand, a clock on the wall, and a sign with a quote.
A wooden staircase leading to a building with a brick wall and a green umbrella.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Beaverton, MI
  • Place, Sanford Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Midland Mall
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Midland Center for the Arts
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Beaverton

Located in Beaverton, this cottage is near a water park. Sanford Lake and Historic Market Place reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Northern Lanes Recreation and Dahlia Hill. Travelling with kids? Consider Dow Gardens and Midland Center for the Arts. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Beaverton, MI

What's nearby

  • Sanford Lake - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Midland Mall - 26 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Midland Center for the Arts - 29 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Dow Gardens - 30 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Dow Diamond - 31 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaverton Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big R's Pump & Party - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Downtown Diner and Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Bone - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- sandy oasis- fire pits pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- sandy oasis- fire pits?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- sandy oasis- fire pits?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- sandy oasis- fire pits?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- sandy oasis- fire pits located?

Located in Beaverton, this family-friendly cottage is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Sanford Lake, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Northern Lanes Recreation and Historic Market Place. Dahlia Hill and Midland Center for the Arts are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, awesome, clean very very comfortable facilities. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a nice , comfortable, relaxing stay! Best VRBO by far!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable! The only downside I would say would be the water pressure, Taking a shower was terrible. Other than that, the house was great. Felt right at home, was very relaxing and the game room was awesome!! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Hi Melissa. Thank you for the note and staying with us. It has come to our attention that we do have a water pressure issue we were not aware about. We are currently managing this as we speak and we'll make sure it's ready and back to normal for your return and any future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Nice of very thoughtful touches made this a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the hosts had great , property is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Nice size excellent game room Good size yard Made it a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful home and experience! Booked this cottage for three nights for my fiances birthday and did not disappoint. The home was so cozy and clean. The rec room is awesome and very entertaining. The owners go as far as keeping glasses in the freezer for ice cold chilled drinks. I highly recommend this cottage for a nice R&R! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was exceptionally clean and beautifully decorated for Christmas, which made it feel so cozy and festive. The hosts were incredibly thoughtful and clearly put a lot of care into making sure the house had everything you could possibly need. Everything was well taken care of and exactly as described. We truly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!

This location is clean, well kept and had thought of all the details. Our trip was seamless and absolutely met our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, family get away

Cute, clean , quiet get-away. The property is well maintained, inside and out. The cottage was well stocked with all the daily necessities. The game room and yard games kept everyone, especially the kids, entertaining.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy get away

Perfect place for a cozy weekend. The weather was not the greatest but the hot tub, rec room, games and TV were all a bonus for family time away from home. We were especially happy to be able to bring our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, spacious, and family friendly

The host made access easy. The home was clean. The detached rec room was great. The host was responsive and easy to communicate with. The area is quiet and beautiful. I highly recommend the stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

I was so impressed with this getaway! The place was spotless and full of amenities! I particularly enjoyed the hot tub. I also appreciated the history of the dam break. I am looking forward to returning when the dam is fixed! The game room was also a lot of fun. Even without the waterfront, this was such a great place to stay! The hosts were very accommodating and the late check out was greatly appreciated! I highly recommend booking your getaway here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

My husband and I came here for our 15 year Anniversary. It was a wonderful stay. Very clean and comfortable. The surrounding houses were close but it was very quiet and relaxing. It had most everything you would need for preparing food as well as coffe options. The Jacuzzi tub was just amazing! We used it nearly twice a day the entire time we were there. The game room was a lot of fun for just chilling out. We were a little dissapointed as we had no way to Kyak since the river is no longer there for the time being as that wasn't indicated on the site. But otherwise we were 100% satisfied and talked about coming back with our kids at some time! We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2024
Thank you for your review and kind things you wrote. We're disappointed with the lake situation as well and excited for its return. We look forward to hosting you again with a repeat discount. We will try to make it more clear within our description that the water is not accessible at this time and more pictures showing the different water levels we get throughout the seasons.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Time Spent With Family

My husband and I were in the area visiting our son and his wife and their 3 week old baby. The house was perfect for us. Spacious and well appointed . We stayed in most of the six days we were there and cooked. The kitchen was so well stocked, there wasn’t anything my husband, the chef of the family, needed. We especially loved The Toasted Toad “bar” which was a perfect addition when you’re traveling with an infant and can’t go out to a real bar. Pool table, dart board, TV. We had many memorable nights at the Toasted Toad. Honorable mention goes to the fire pit . Coming from Florida it was nice to have a fire in the middle of the summer. Great time bonding with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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