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Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cadillac, MI
  • Place, Lake Mitchell
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Cadillac
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

Woodward Lake Sanctuary offers a peaceful, tranquil setting abundant in water fowl (geese, ducks, heron, loons, cranes) perfect for kayaking, breathtaking sunrise/sunset, yet minutes away from downtown Cadillac, Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, biking, hiking, snowmobile trails, ski resorts, golf courses, restaurants, and winery. A 40-minute drive to Traverse City offers Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, annual Cherry Festival, restaurants, and local theatre entertainment.

This home away from home offers the comforts and amenities in a cozy, warm eco-friendly setting for relaxation, decompression, and an opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and friends. A selection of coffee, tea, spices, and essential cookware for meal preparation is available, Wi-Fi and Smart TV for indoor entertainment, and two kayaks, a 12’ aluminum rowboat, propane and charcoal grills, and fire pit for outdoor entertainment.

As this is an eco-friendly environment, removal of footwear is encouraged (indoor shoes or slippers an alternative option) in order to protect indoor setting from outdoor toxins such as bacteria. This is also a pet-free environment for the protection of those with allergies.

Also close by:
Downtown Cadillac: 9 mi
Caberfae Ski Resort: 13 mi
Crystal Mountain Resort: 28 mi
Eldorado Golf Course: 11 mi
Lakewood on the Green: 12 mi
Cadillac Country Club: 8.3 mi
Sleeping Bear Dunes: 58 mi
Leahy’s Rock Vineyard: 20 mi
White Pine Rail Trail trailhead: 9 mi
Meijer/Walmart: 8 mi
Meauwataka General Store: 3 mi

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
In order to protect the health and well-being of all guests, the option is offered to leave outdoor footwear at the door. Indoor shoes welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Cadillac

Located in Cadillac, Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. William Mitchell State Park and Waldeck Island Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Adventure Island Family Fun Park and Jennings Community Playground. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Cadillac, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Mitchell - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Adventure Island Family Fun Park - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Lake Cadillac - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cadillac Lake Park and Boat Dock - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 29 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪13th Street Market & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jeans Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Indian Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪STICK A PIG IN IT - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kidd friendly and Very comfortable. Love the kitchen and all amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, centrally located. Perfect for a relaxing weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great bike race weekend at this location. It was very clean and comfortable and we appreciate the kitchen and cooking amenities, even a few basics in the pantry was nice. There was low water pressure though which made showers interesting. That’s our only complaint. It was a nice place to lay our heads during a fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked, quiet, cute, and comfortable. Plenty of space, and perfect for our getaway. Highly recommend. Cant wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great stay

Would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Violet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay at Woodward Lake Sanctuary! It was very clean and the fresh lake air was wonderful. Chocolates on the pillows were a nice touch. She even had a package of baby wipes for us because she knew we were bringing our baby, very considerate. Air conditioners were pulled for season by mid September. Just an fyi
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay. The place was everything we were looking for! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Very comfortable.

Enjoyed our time there and was great at the last minute. Thank you to our host!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel S., Ionia, Mi

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

Great stay

Beautiful location. Great stay. Plenty of room for the family. We love Ruth's house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

diana w.

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

relaxing cottage

very nice stay. clean-nice touches with chocolates on towels. everything we needed was there, near towns, but quite at the lake. needed to fix one recliner that didnt work, but not a big deal. great for our girls birthday trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki W.

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

Nice vacation property

We just loved our stay and plan to return next year!! The property on the lake was peaceful and relaxing. I loved kayaking and going out on the boat. The property owner communicates regularly and we had everything we needed to have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

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

Great get away spot!

This is the second time staying here and we really liked it. Bonfires by the lake at night and fishing the many lakes in the area were highlights for us. The place is clean, the view is beautiful, and the Wi-Fi has been updated to a faster speed, which helped entertain us on the day we got rained out. We plan to stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

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

Ladies trip

The place was very cute. It had a lot of extras, toilet paper, body soap, trash bags, kayaks, and fire pit ready to go. Downside is the road noise and only one towel per guest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck V., Leonard, MI.

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

Play Time

Beautiful location, very clean accommodations, quiet neighborhood, great neighbors, no bugs, I’ll be back next summer for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eric H.

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

Michigan

It was a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Woodward Lake vacation

We truly love the entire stay. Incredibly well kept home, nice & well kept property. We are seriously wanting to come back for a week this coming summer if there is an availability. Met & spoke with ruth Essig. She was very friendly & professional. Our 4 day stay was absolutely incredible. Thank you for the efforts in the clean & well kept property & home. Hoping to be back there soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John V.

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

Perfection

I needed quiet time. I got all that and more. Excellent communication with Ruth. I’m
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean s.

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

Fantastic Vacation

This cute place on the most peaceful lake was absolutely perfect. We kayaked Woodward lake for our morning coffee hours. We brought bikes and our own kayaks, and kayaked Lake Cadillac and biked the The White Pine trail. We had dinner outside on the nice outdoor furniture provided. We enjoyed bonfires every night and star gazed. Ruth was the most awesome host, providing everything you need to make a comfortable stay. We will be returning sooner than later. Thank you Ruth for a memorial vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and cleanliness are fantastic. This is the perfect place to relax and visit after a long day of activities.First class Host went above and beyond to assure our stay was a good one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
was great. lots of fire wood. only problem was the mucky bottom of lake. difficult to get into kayak. I realize the lake was really low , so may have been the problem. Beds great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host. Great communication. Its the thoughtful things that meant alot. chocolates on the pillows , towels laid out, fresh flowers and cut wood all ready for use. Not to mention the beautiful view. My family really thanks you for the use of your property and for you being such a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was amazing and it was such a beautiful view and home! Me and my friends had such a nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere! Ruth is a great host. All the amenities you need to enjoy you're stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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