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Nature Enthusiast-SxS Friendly-6p Hot Tub-Bonfire

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Gaylord Country Club
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Gaylord Discovery Center
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nature Enthusiast-SxS Friendly-6p Hot Tub-Bonfire

Escape to your own private oasis at this secluded retreat, where you can soak in a 6-person hot tub while taking in stunning nature views. Inside, you`ll find an open layout perfect for spending quality time with your loved ones. Cozy up by the fireplace and catch a movie on the 65` TV, or challenge your family to board games and video game battles. But the real highlight of this property is the outdoor space, with a private backyard featuring a hot tub, igloo, yard games, and a fire pit. Recharge your electric vehicle with the area`s only 220 EV charger, while the kids have a blast in the fully-stocked kitchen and kid-friendly bedrooms. Don`t forget to take advantage of our private lakefront access - without the lakefront price. We own a separate lot on the lake, where you can fish, kayak, swim, and enjoy the sunset. Just a short walk down a scenic nature trail will take you there (see photo of the walking trail). And there`s even more to explore in the surrounding area. Take a dip in the community pool, play at the parks, or head to the nearby inland lakes for even more water activities. For the thrill-seekers, there are ATV and dirt bike trails within the subdivision and access to main trails right from the house. Surrounded by nature, yet equipped with all the modern amenities you could need, this split ranch design with vaulted ceilings is the perfect getaway for families and friends. Come unwind, relax, and make unforgettable memories at our private retreat. Book your stay now and experience the ultimate escape.
Guests:
It is always recommended that guest purchase additional insurance for their stay.
Please take off shoes and treat the place as you would your own.
The cabin is only suitable for the number of guests you told the host for your stay, please adhere to this occupancy capacity as we do not allow parties on the property. If you do not follow these rules, you may have additional charges.
Please DO NOT tape anything to the walls and/or ceilings.

Wifi:

There is speedy and reliable wifi that you are able to connect to during your stay. It is a DSL and you can use it for streaming and/or zoom calls.

Hot tub:

We are happy to have guests use the hot tub. Please follow instructions at the house. Guests will be responsible for any damage to hot tub or cover as well as any extra fees incurred because of contaminates in the hot tub. ($75 to pump and refill).

Dishwasher:

Anytime you run the dishwasher during your stay, we recommend the heavy duty cycle, run hot water for two minutes before you start the cycle, as it is not the best dishwasher. You may need to hand wash pots and pans to get them clean. Please load and run the dishwasher on a heavy duty cycle before you go. It takes about two hours to run through a whole cycle.

Trash:

Put the trash in the compactor by the mail building, during and at the end of your stay. Trash bags are provided for you under the kitchen sink. Do not store garbage outside. There are bears and other wildlife in the area that will happily dine on your leftovers. We had sightings of bears every year.

Recycling:

If you want to recycle the closest Recycling Center is located on Hayes Tower Road just South of M-32. It is not well marked. Look for a chain link fenced area with two driveways.

Smoking:

Please absolutely no smoking in the cabin, igloo, or hot tub. We provide a smoking tray on the back porch table. Please be mindful to only discard cigarettes in the designated outside trays. We would like to keep the property clean for families, children and nature.

Pets:

Pets are not permitted in the cabin during your stay.

Please Note: smoking or pets in the cabin will result in additional cleaning, possible damage, and potential delays for other guests. Extra fees will be incurred to guest.


Septic System.

The cabin is on a septic system, please only flush towel paper. The septic system cannot handle flushable wipes, tampons, pads, gum etc. It is located at the rear of the house by the back deck, so do not drive vehicles back there.

Lake:

The lake is excellent for both swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, and ice fishing. There is a designated swimming area by the pool with a dock and a floating dock. Guest are welcome to use the kayaks, canoe and paddleboat, but life jackets MUST be worn. When finished with them, please return the kayaks and canoe to the rack, upside down and lean the paddleboat upright against the tree. Life jackets need returned to the house.
Water levels have been extremely high, however the lake is now receding. If you are operating a watercraft be mindful of the shoreline.

Cameras:

There are two exterior cameras. Which are monitored.

Drinking Water:

The water from the tap is very good for drinking. There is also a purifier located in the fridge.

Yard:

Please keep dirt bikes, four wheelers, SxS, snowmobiles and vehicles off the grass as it does not grow that well. You can park to the right side of the driveway on that grass if needed(west side). Additional parking is located across from the trash compactor too.

Trails:

There are designated trails throughout the subdivision designated for dirt bikes, snowmobiles, etc. The speed limit throughout the subdivision is 25 mph.

Kayaks, Canoe and Paddleboat

All guests must wear U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets and follow the rules of the lake. Any damage to equipment will be the responsibility of the guests. Use caution and enter your own risk. Please return the kayaks and canoe to the rack, upside down. Return the paddleboat in an upright position against the tree. Life jackets go back to the house.

Fires:
Have fires only in the firepit and do not leave it unattended. Please put it out when you are done. There are lights that can be plugged into the shed outlet at night. Chairs and toys are in the shed.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests: It is always recommended that guest purchase additional insurance for their stay.

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
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

About the area

Gaylord

Located on a lake, this apartment is in Lake Arrowhead, a neighbourhood in Gaylord. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Pine Baron Pathway - 21 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 25 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 26 min drive - 27.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Vintage's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Westside Pizza - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Point - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Settings - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Enthusiast-SxS Friendly-6p Hot Tub-Bonfire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nature Enthusiast-SxS Friendly-6p Hot Tub-Bonfire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature Enthusiast-SxS Friendly-6p Hot Tub-Bonfire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Enthusiast-SxS Friendly-6p Hot Tub-Bonfire?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Enthusiast-SxS Friendly-6p Hot Tub-Bonfire located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pine Baron Pathway, Natural Golf Course and Black Forest Golf Course. Big Bradford Lake and Otsego Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and well stocked fantastic location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location. The host was timely in responding to any of our questions. The house was clean and equipped with everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the two kayaks which had very nice paddles and life jackets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Great Location with everything you need

Stayed here visiting family that has place on the lake. Just what we needed. Close to everything we needed and nice having access to dock with kayaks and canoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim Z.

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

Family ski weekend

Great house and responsive host. Only issue really is the hot tub takes hours to heat up in the winter, but has a timer that shuts it off so we couldn’t heat it up to use after skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent E.

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

Clean, comfortable, and great location!

Excellent stay at Chase’s place! Had everything we needed and super clean (I am picky about cleanliness:) ). Plenty of towels and nice touch with extra toothbrushes, toiletries, ect. Can tell he put thought into making a comfortable stay!! Thank you for sharing your home and would recommend 100%!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

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

Comfortable and clean

Very clean, nicely updated. Good location. Would stay again. No sleeper sofas in living room- air mattress instead- kids didn’t mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

Perfect getaway for the weekend

The property is surrounded by beautiful trees, shining golden yellow with the fall colors. We loved sitting in the hot tub under the stars. The property was in the perfect location within an hours drive to Boyne and Mackinac City. We especially appreciated the high chair and Pack N Play being available for the infant in our party. We would definitely choose this property again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great Weekend Away

I stayed here with 3 couples, all with children 2 and under. The home was exactly how described, and fit us all very well. The ranch style home was great because there were no steps for the kids, and with the floor plan it was easy to track them. The house was equipped with all the cookware we needed. We spent most days hanging around the house, and ventured out towards Gaylord each day to get away. During the evening the parents took to the hot tub, and enjoyed watching the stars and talking. The only negative was the road leading to the house was on a dirt road that was covered in holes, so it was a slightly treacherous trip to and from the house, but that may have just been given the time of year, and in my opinion is not enough of a deterrent to avoid the house. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Chase Gonion

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Grew up in eastern Michigan, currently reside in St Clair MI. I enjoy all the seasons Michigan gives us. I like being a host because people can experience our "Gonion's Getaway" too.

Why they chose this property

Love the feel of the neighborhood, location to town and other big attractions up north, but yet feels up north. We love the privacy we have at our place. Gaylord is know as the snow belt of the lower and we love to snowmobile right from our place. The summer time is great in our sub too. From the pool to boating to bonfires. We have it all it seems.

What makes this property unique

The privacy for sure. We enjoy the hot tub out back especially after a day of snowmobiling or boating. We have a big firepit outside, plus our big driveway is great for trucks and trailers to bring the toys up. I also own a lot on the water that is two blocks and can walk down to. I put a seasonal dock up that guests can use and launch the kayaks from. Next year (2024) I will have a firepit down by the water. Currently working on putting up an igloo dome to enjoy (hopefully it will by up by end of 2023).

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