Located in Rapid River, this lodge 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.
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.
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 2 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
Property # 3677763
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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. pet-friendly?
Yes, SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?
As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. on 26 September 2026 start from NZ$2,567, 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 SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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 lodge 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.
SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This place was absolutely wonderful. Great Lake, tons of space, so much nature, and plenty of activities to do.Charlie was the best host we’ve had. We would 100 percent come back to this place. Thanks so much.
Our week at Poplar Lake Lodge was one we’ll never forget. It was the perfect place for our family to slow down, reconnect, and make so many wonderful memories together.Charlie was an incredible host. He was always quick to respond, answered every question we had, and made us feel welcome from the very beginning. It’s obvious he truly cares about his guests and wants them to have a great experience.The lodge had everything we needed, and the peaceful setting made it hard to leave. We spent our days exploring the Upper Peninsula and our evenings together at the lodge, and it honestly felt like a home away from home.Thank you, Charlie, for sharing such a special place with us. We left with full hearts, and we’d absolutely love to come back someday.
Such a beautiful secluded property! So much amazing nature see and plenty to do without ever leaving the property. The owner has pretty much thought of everything you would need and was great with communicating and explaining what we needed to know. We had a wonderful time and would like to return in the future!
Property was on a secluded lake deep in the woods. Perfect location to escape the madness of the world and catch your breath.Location is beautiful and the property owner does a fantastic job providing a ton of entertainment options if relaxation and the beauty of nature isn’t enough
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.
I organized a trip for a plan to do some isolated fishing with my family and that’s exactly what we got. The Lodge is very unique in an off grid location in the national forest. We loved the isolation and seclusion. And for the fishing it was great catching pike, black crappie and bass.
Our stay was very peaceful and quiet. The kids enjoyed paddle boats, kayaks and jumping off the floating dock, They also enjoyed feeding the swans that live on the lake.
We had a great time in game room playing pool, ping pong, foosball and darts. If you want off the grind vacation this is the place to go..
Perfect place to get away. Peaceful and secluded. 2nd year we have been to the cabin. Already booked for next year. Charles is a great host! Above and beyond for his guests!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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We had a great experience here! The fishing was fun - Pike, Muskie, Bass, Perch and Sunfish. The beach area was nice - loved that it had a firepit with cooking tripod. Canoe, rowboats, SUPs, paddle boats, kayaks, life jackets, play area, pool table, foosball, ping pong, tons of board and card games, puzzles, movies, and sand toys all available. Lovely screened in porches. We brought our whole family and our quads - and everyone always had something to do for fun! The host (Charlie) was so sweet and was always available to contact with any questions or issues. Great place to disconnect from the world for a while!!
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!
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!
Shirley W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
23 October 2018
Great property and house
Charlie is good people all the way. The property has the most amazing views. I will be back there one day with my family when grandkids are older. I am group leader of 8 guys that go on excursion every year and to a man this was the best place we have stayed. The home owner is available to help and offer any tourist suggestions. A plus place. Just hope it is available when i want to go back.
Craig C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 June 2018
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!