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Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Large great room with lots to do!
Front of Cabin - Summer Nights
Back of Cabin - Summer Nights
Great Room
Huge Dining Table

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Little Bear Lake
  • Place, West Twin Lake
  • Place, Garland

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts

Get away to this cabin in the woods and make the most of everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Hibernation Station is the quintessential outdoor getaway backing up to thousands of acres of state land where you can hit ATV and snowmobile trails, hunt, do some mushroom picking or hike. Our cabin is just around the corner from Little and Big Bear lakes great for swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking. Perfect for family fun, couple’s retreats, or a guys’ weekend for up to 8 guests!

In summer months enjoy the large deck backing up to the woods, a fire pit, outdoor bar, kayaks for the nearby lakes, miles and miles of trails for off-roading fun, and a huge pole barn to store all of your toys. Golfers can find three golf resorts all within a 25-minute drive!

When temperatures start to fall, take advantage of the snowmobile trails just steps from the cabin, local skiing, tubing, and snowshoeing, or hide inside in the warm cabin and checkout the snow from the abundant windows looking onto the beautiful winter scenery.

The cabin has everything you could need for your escape from the bustles of everyday life! The fully equipped kitchen includes a coffee maker, microwave, dishware, breakfast bar, and a dishwasher. There are two living spaces with TV, internet, and games all in a cozy setting. Towels and linens, ceiling fans, washer & dryer are just a few more things to ensure a carefree stay!

A couple of things to note!
Our property is located off of a two-track road. We highly recommend a four or all-wheel drive vehicle in winter months. While we do our best to keep it plowed, it's in the woods! Things get messy.
The only internet available is through a T-Mobile hotspot we provide. You can have multiple devices connected to the network and stream, which is how we provide cable (through YouTube TV). But again, you're in the woods, so we like to caution it's not as powerful or reliable as your cable or broadband internet in the city.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not move furniture.
Be respectful of neighboring properties. Quiet hours 10pm - 7am.
No illegal activity of any kind.

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Garland and Michaywe Pines Golf Course. Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego County Sportsplex are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Little Bear Lake - 5 min drive - 0.8 km
  • West Twin Lake - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Garland - 21 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Lake Louise - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 31 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪J and B's Spot Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Depot Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪J and K's Pit Stop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting 4-Season Retreat in the Woods Near Trails Lakes and Resorts located?

Located in the heart of Johannesburg, this golf cabin is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Little Bear Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of West Twin Lake and Lake Louise. Ginsel Lake and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

It’s a great place to stay!

We all enjoyed our trip, We cooked breakfast and dinner every day and snowmobiled during the day. The cabin had everything we needed and plenty of games to enjoy. Would highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Weekend getaway

Group of friends for a sporting clays weekend, great place, very clean and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari V.

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

Always Wonderful.

Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent N.

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

Outstanding

Loved the cabin for many reasons including cleanliness and amenities being the ones that stand out! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen R. S.

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

Bear Lake Hideaway

Loved the beautiful remote location. Excellent first class decor and amenities. Very comfortable furniture and king bed. Loved the game room, smart TV, wifi and wood burning stove. Just as comfortable as being home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Great cabin

Great cabin with lots of inside fun family activities. Host was a great communicator as I didn’t have much online cell service when arriving to get checked in. Would recommend a suv/truck as cabin is on a rough dirt road. Thanks for a good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari V.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

Cannot express how wonderful this cabin is. Ashley's attention to detail makes Hibernation Station one of the most welcoming places we've stayed. Almost don't want to tell anyone how great everything was so we can keep it our secret. Already planning our next trip back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evandro M.

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

Great Cabin in the woods.

The cabin was better than we expected. Everything was clean and new. The playroom is spacious, with tons of options. I definitely will come back. Communication with the manager was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay L D.

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

Relaxing get away

We had a great time! We appreciated the restaurant list in the welcome book. We spent a whole day just hanging out and playing all of the games. Wish the swing had been up and wanted a basketball for the hoop, but we had plenty to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Amazing Winter Getaway!

This place was exactly as the listing said, if not better! Ashley was a tremendous communicator. Place was loaded with games and fun! Beautiful area to hike out back in the State Forest. Absolutely will return, if in the area. Less than 30 minutes from skiing/snowboarding (Treetops and Otsego). Great place to get away and relax. Would be a perfect place to stay and never leave for a winter getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids enjoyed all the games.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was amazing and very relaxing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year staying here, great location for trail riding and golf. We had a great time again! The game room is perfect and overall an awesome place to stay. Will definitely be looking to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

Summer orv trip

This cabin is AWESOME! We loved it. The game/recreation room was great. Plenty of games for everyone of all ages. The TV was great for a movie night and an endless choice for movies! The cabin had everything that you needed, from the coffee bar to the kitchen and everything in between. The grandkids loved the hammock and the basketball goal. Very peaceful. We rode sxs's straight from the cabin and liked that we had access to the pole barn to park them in. Great communication with the owners and check in was easy. I really can't say enough about this place. Everyone loved this place. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Nice beach in Lewiston which is about 15 minutes from the cabin. Absolutely loved It!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great weekend at the hibernation station!

The stay was great overall. Cabin is lovely. Really enjoyed the family/game room. Came up to ride atvs. The ice storm put a bit of a damper on that, but we rode over in kalkaska so it wasn’t a total bust. Loved having use of the pole barn to store our atvs. Thankfully we did not bring our large trailer with us. Would not have made it down the narrow road to the cabin! There was a mistake in our booking and the host was quick to rectify it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Hibernation Station

This was an outstanding cabin for us! We weren’t there much during the weekend but it was a very relaxing and homey cabin to come back to after a long day. Cabin was spotless and check in/out directions were easy to understand. We loved the game room…so much room for activities! If staying here in the “snow” months you would definitely benefit from a 4 wheel or all wheel drive vehicle. We would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Winter Wonderland

Amazing cabin, very clean and cozy. Had everything our family loved games, movies, reading by the fire …. comfort of a home away from home. A place to call “up north” to get away. Highly recommend to disconnect and create family time! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice I.

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

Best cabin ever!

Beautiful place lots to do! Great owners too! Our 2nd time renting this cabin and would definitely rent again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

2nd time staying

Very nice cabin. We enjoyed our 2nd stay just as much as the 1st time. Listing description is spot on. Wifi not strong but that's well explained in the description. Cabin was clean, comfortable, and great condition. Adding a top dishwasher rack would be helpful but that's a very minor inconvenience. Clear communication and instruction from friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanty R.

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

Great place for a quiet stay

I ended up with a short notice free long weekend and got lucky to find this place. Everything was exactly as described and even cuter in person. It was quiet and well taken care of, I loved all the little touches. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in the woods. While there are neighbors nearby, everyone was quiet and respectful and you can only see one neighbor from the front yard. Everything was perfect and I got some much needed relaxation and sightseeing done. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Beautiful getaway

Beautiful, cozy cabin with private yard. Everything was as listed and made our extended weekend getaway just perfect. Wish there would have been some wood available onsite for the wood stove and an awning over the front door would have kept us dry while getting in while it was raining. But those things wouldn’t stop us from coming back or recommending this place to someone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice I.

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

Amazing cabin

Beautiful place! Loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Perfect place!!

This place was everything advertised and more! The location was remote and tucked away, the house was clean, and the pole barn was perfect for our gear. The game room was everything the pictures advertised; we had a blast! In one weekend, we disc golfed, rode the trails and golfed at the lakes. Nothing was more than 30 minutes away. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

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

Heavenly hideaway

We haven’t been to little bear lake in 30 years. It was a wonderful, emotional and truly blessed vacation. My brother lives in Switzerland and couldn’t believe we were able to find a gorgeous cabin on Little Bear. Your cabin made our dreams come true. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

Little paradise in the woods

This cute cabin in the woods has everything you need for all ages. We had so much fun playing the games, walking, enjoying our coffee in the morning on the deck and riding the trails. Great place to relax and get away for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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