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SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.

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This is one of the most secluded spots in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Every room in the lodge has a great view of the lake.
Kiddee Beach with boats and fire pit
Kitchen seats 14 with 3 refrigerators and 6 burner stove.
Living room area with view of lake and woods

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rapid River, MI
  • Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Corner Lake
  • Rapid River Ski Trail
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.

ENJOY YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT-Poplar Lake Lodge is a very secluded 4000 FT. lodge with a large stocked privately owned lake in Upper Michigan. Fish include Northern, Muskie, Large Mouth, Crappie and plenty of pan fish. Fifteen miles north of Little Bay De Noc and Rapid River, the closet town, which is a 35 minute trip due to the winding roads. Centrally located you have 3 Casinos, 4 golf courses, Marquette, Munising, Escanaba and Manistique all within 1 hour.Three rowboats, canoe, 2 paddle boats, 2 kayaks, 2 13.6 ft. paddle boards and trolling motor with a battery included, you can also bring your own 4 wheelers and ride them anywhere in the U.P. from our door step. (sorry but we do not allow gas motors or guest boats on the lake due to contamination, but you may bring additional trolling motors and batteries) also we have Wifi internet and Direct TV with led tv and Roko. We are centrally located in the Hiawatha National Forest in the middle of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior in Delta County. With no permanent residents for miles and a private dirt driveway 2.5 miles long and a locked gate 2.5 miles away and 1/2 miles from lodge, Enjoy the evening stars and if you are lucky the northern lights. (see pics) If peace and quiet and seclusion is what you are looking for, Poplar Lake Sporting lodge is the place for you.

Property manager

Charlie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small sand beach and kiddee kindom with fishing.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
We do consider certain pets, must be preapproved.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We have certain areas on outside porch and deck.

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: 15
Seniors-only community.
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid River

Located in Rapid River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Hiawatha National Forest and Pole Creek Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Rapid River Ski Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. located?

This Rapid River holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pole Creek Lake and Pine Lake. Round Lake is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christopher o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, nicest fish camp I've ever been too. Lots of big predatory fish. Nice place to relax. Comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Reunion in the wilderness

Beautiful rustic resort way back in the wilderness. A beautiful lake in your back yard. We hit it at the peak color season and it was wonderful. The young folk loved the kayaks and bond fires every night. We all had a great time and the host was terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Family time

Excellent vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

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

Remote nature secluded

The only thing negative was fly’s and mosquitoes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean V.

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

Lovely place.

This was the perfect place for our family reunion. There is plenty to do and plenty of places to relax. Charlie was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Great Family Vacation

Great place for large family vacations, we all had room to stretch and relax. We had regular communication with the owner checking on us and make sure there were no problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Grandma Hansen

Wonderful place to stay for peace and quiet and Family Fun. Our little ones loved the beach, paddle boards, kayaks and the playground. Our big kids (men) loved being able to fish and play around. Us ladies enjoyed all of them staying busy. It
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

Relaxing!

Relaxing stay on beautiful property! Charlie was great, very friendly & accessible! He even had fishing bait delivered to the door for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzen B.

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

Winter Wonderland

Charlie, was kind enough to accommodate my special request. It was absolutely perfect, we had a lovey Christmas in the woods and the kids had a fantastic time playing in the snow. We had a cozy fire every day and spent the holidays enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The lodge was ideal for our special trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arianna R.

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

Off the grid

Gorgeous property, operates on solar so you’re off the grid with Wifi! Stars like you’ve never seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia & Brian G.

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

Ultimate relaxation

Everything was great! Beautiful scenery, lots of outdoor toys, fishing, and best of all - QUIET. Listening to the sound of water lapping the deck at night was so restful. Thanks for making our friend's getaway week so successful and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

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

Mid June vacation

Very nice secluded vacation home. Charles was very helpful. We were able to catch a few Northern Pike following his advice. The 2 fishing boats provided are on the small side. Kids enjoyed the beach, riding the trails and camp fires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful! Peaceful & perfect family friendly getaway!

Vacationed at Charlie's Lodge in July with my husband and four children ages 9, 8, 6, & 4. Everything was wonderful. If you're looking for a remote and peaceful get-away-from-it-all vacation, this place is for you! We only left the property once to get some groceries. There was so much to do! Charlie was very attentive and helpful. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W., Battle Creek

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

R & R at Poplar Lodge

Charlie is the perfect host! Our family has had a very busy, hectic year and we all needed some time away to rest. The lodge was very clean and well organized. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen in all of our VRBO stays. Charlie's directions to the lodge were spot on. A beautiful relaxing place to rejuvenate and recharge. Charlie went above and beyond to make our stay the best. Definitely will want to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald L., Ballwin

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

Great place to relax

We had a great week.Charlie was always available to answer questions.The fall colors came in with us.While we did not match any fish the lake view was phenomenal. Thank you Charlie for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect!

Was great! Was able to just have family time which is what we wanted. House had everything we needed. Lake was more beautiful in person, could just sit on deck for hours. Boys fished for hours at a time and loved it. Everyone wants to come back next year. Thanks Charlie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

A Little slice of Heaven

Love, Love, Love this property! Very secluded and peaceful on it's own private lake. Had tons of fun fishing and exploring. We brought our own Kayaks, and loved the peaceful rides at dawn and dusk. As Charlie knows, driveway needs some holes filled so per previous comments, bring a car thats a bit higher off the ground. Plenty of fridge space to stock up on your groceries for the week. We've already booked for next year, cant wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Perfect vacation!

If you’re looking for relaxation, THIS is the place. It’s our second time coming here, and we love it. Fishing, corn hole, BBQing, Paddle boat, it’s got it. Nice place to go for relaxing and just spending time with family. The updates Charlie did since we were last there are great. The big fridge really helps. Charlie is helpful with anything you need or comment on, thanks for everything Charlie, we’ll be back again! Brian and Karen

10/10 Excellent

ARIANNA W.

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

Relaxation at its finest

We spent a week at this property, enjoying each others company, cooking, playing games, fishing, reading, playing pool, bad mitten, ping pong, campfires and all sorts of sand and water activities. It was a great removal of all distractions and all about being together. If your plan is to just relax, this is the place for you. The bugs were not our friends but Charlie had well prepared us for that and Off Deep Woods bug spray kept them at bay. Charlie does a great job of making sure you understand everything and is available at any time. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Awesome escape! No other place like it !

Just love this little piece of heaven! It is just what is needed after a hectic work place! I guess that is what the doctor ordered so I keep coming back for refills. This coming year will be my fourth trip and it is just like coming home. Charlie is a wonderful host and always make sure everything is perfect even down to the bottle opener! Love the solitude, going for walks with the dogs, and finding a different place for coffee in the morning with gorgeous views everywhere. I look forward to coming back every year !

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Peaceful, Beautiful, Restful

We brought our six children, one set of our parents and adult brother to explore and rest deep in the woods during peak fall color. We enjoyed every aspect of what this place had to offer...sandy beach, kayaking, fishing, walking the two mile secluded driveway (which was GORGEOUS), rode our ATV around, played yard games in the yard, played pool, campfires...we had perfect weather and absolutely gorgeous colors. We even got to see the northern lights while we were there! Charlie is the best host we've had in our many years of renting through VRBO. He met us there and explained how the solar power things work, checked with me via text after our first 24 hrs there, later on when we realized the trolling battery was losing its charge he went right out and bought a new one. He was great for getting directions for us as well. This kitchen was also the best stocked kitchen of any rental we've ever stayed at. After our stay he called to ask for any suggestions on improvements and made sure we had a great time. Highly recommend this place for a secluded, peaceful, fun stay in the Northwoods of the UP.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin T.

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

A fantastic week at Charlie’s place

We had a fantastic week at Poplar Lake Lodge. Charlie was a great host and filled us in on all the nuances of lake life. We were looking for a private escape out in nature with great fishing and that is exactly what we got. The inside is spacious and equipped with everything we needed, and the inside simply paled in comparison, to what the outdoors offered when you walk down to the lake. We’ve been to many lake houses, and this is the first lake house that had a sandy beach for children, a total game changer. Also, kiddy kingdom was very helpful for our grandchildren as they sometimes get bored with the adults focused on fishing. Thanks Charlie! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Week stay with 8-10 people.

We didn’t find out until we fot there that everything runs off solar power or propane. There is a generator if power dips too low. Propane lights throughout the house, but weren't bright enough for evening reading. Truly though, the only disappointment was not catching any fish, and someone was out every day. Didn't even get any bites. Be sure to bring lots of mosquito spray, as there are tons of them in the morning and evenings. The owner touched base a couple times during our stay, to see if everything was ok, which was very nice. He was very quick to respond to any questions we had. If you don't mind the lack of real electricity and being 2.5 miles off the road into the woods, a definite place to check out. Overall, we had a great stay. Very peaceful, and plenty of things for the kids to do between the water toys and game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger g.

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

If you,re looking for remote this is it

The property is listed secluded, this may be an understatement, 30 minutes off the last main road. This was exactly what we were looking for. Charlie is the most amazing host as he meets you at the lodge to go over all the unique features as this is a solar powered house. There were a couple small issues as we were the first quests for this summer, but Charlie quickly solved them and was very concerned about our experience. Make sure you bring everything you need as it is about 45 minute drive for groceries. Mosquitoes are an issue but that's what you expect in the UP during the summer, just bring plenty of bug spray. Nice beach with sandy bottom for the kids, fishing was good, though we were unable to catch any muskie. Overall experience, without Charlie 4 1/2 stars, Charlie brings that up to 5 ++++ stars. Will be going back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Excellent Family Vacation!

My family just spent a week at Polar Lake Lodge and it was one of the best vacations that we have been on! We wanted to spend some quality time together and let the kids experience some time away from their electronics and the lodge was perfect. I booked the lodge through VRBO, and within 15 minutes of booking, I received a call from Charlie, the owner. He introduced himself and we chatted about the property and what I was looking for in a vacation. Charlie was waiting for us when we arrived and thoroughly explained everything before leaving us to explore for ourselves. The weather was not the greatest throughout the week, but we enjoyed both inside and outside activities. Mt 4-year-old granddaughter was in charge of feeding the swans and she caught a fish her very first time trying! My son-in-law hooked a musky that got away after a long struggle and he had a very large pike that slipped through his net. My family enjoyed using the kayaks, paddle boards and boats. On the 4th of July we went to Gladstone and experienced a small-town parade and festival which was very enjoyable. Evenings were spent having bonfires on the beach or playing games at the large kitchen table. We have vacationed in the U.P. before so we were prepared for the bugs with plenty of bug spray. Most of all we were able to spend quality time with each other in solitude which is exactly what we wanted. We are already discussing when we would like to return! Thanks Charlie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charlie

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I was born in Chicago and came up to the U.P. with my dad to this location during the summer in the 60's. My dad died in 1974 and I continued to enjoy the U.P. In 1990 I moved up with my family and built a 4000 sq. ft. house. After 2 years my wife moved back to Chicago and I stayed. I then opened the property up for guests during the summer and have done so ever since.

Why they chose this property

The most secluded property in Upper Michigan and your own little private resort. No sharing boats, motors or anything else with other guests since there are none. You can 4 wheeler to anywhere in the U.P. right from my front door. I am centrally located,within a hour I have 3 golf courses, 3 casinos, Marquette, Pictured rocks, Escanaba, and Munising.

What makes this property unique

This is one of the largest privately stocked lakes in Michigan( no license required for fishing) and the most secluded location in the U.P. of Michigan with most of the conveniences of home. The 21/2 mile driveway has a locked gate at the beginning of the road. No permanent residents for 5 miles.

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English

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