Explore Michigan's Elk Country At This Cabin Retreat-Outdoor Enthusiast Dream

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A wooden interior with a staircase, wooden walls, and mounted animal heads.
A log cabin interior with multiple deer heads mounted on the ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A log cabin with a stone foundation, a green metal roof, and a deck with outdoor furniture.
A log cabin interior with multiple deer heads mounted on the walls, a stone fireplace, and a cozy seating area with a couch and coffee table.
A wooden cabin-style kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Johannesburg, MI
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Bear Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Loft Bedroom

2 Queen Beds, 4 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is home to this holiday home. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Treetops Resort and Garland. Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego County Sportsplex are also worth visiting.
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Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Clear Lake - 22 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lake Louise - 28 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Little Bear Lake - 29 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Otsego Golf Club - 36 min drive - 40.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Michigan's Elk Country At This Cabin Retreat-Outdoor Enthusiast Dream pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Explore Michigan's Elk Country At This Cabin Retreat-Outdoor Enthusiast Dream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Explore Michigan's Elk Country At This Cabin Retreat-Outdoor Enthusiast Dream?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Michigan's Elk Country At This Cabin Retreat-Outdoor Enthusiast Dream?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Explore Michigan's Elk Country At This Cabin Retreat-Outdoor Enthusiast Dream located?

Situated in Johannesburg, this holiday home is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Clear Lake. Little Bear Lake and Lake Louise are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful, very clean, everything provided! Fun, interesting little gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time for the 4th of July weekend! A lot of space and love the outdoor atmosphere! Close to the ORV trails! Our group had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely beautiful place with gorgeous views. Check-in was easy and quick. The home was super clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved it. House was welcoming and the view was spectacular.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable. Beautiful property. Owners easy to communicate with
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very peaceful with all the amenities a family needs. Wonderful views, very clean and comfortably. Host was very responsive.Perfect get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July stay

We were absolutely blown away on how clean this cabin was. It was such a beautiful place and very well taken care of. Talking to Katie (the owner) she was such a kind and nice person we loved booking with her! We will definitely 100% be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing View

What a gorgeous property with a gorgeous view. The property was perfect, very nicely decorated and perfect for our group. Everyone loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great peaceful getaway

We absolutely loved our stay. Katie was a great host! The house was very clean and comfortable. The property and view are amazing. We were hesitant about the loft beds and one bathroom with 12 people but it all worked out great! The bathroom and especially the shower are huge. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods

Very nice cabin, A good ways into the woods, no neighbors. Beautiful inside, well kept. Wish it had some outdoor space with a roof, near the cabin, as it rained, but that’s a luxury. Recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you, Mark! We happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the lack of neighbors! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family summer trip

This home is beautiful, wood interior and outdoors theme! It is tucked away in the woods on a private setting. It was clean, comfortable and very well stocked for cooking. The owner was terrific with communication! My family had the best time here! It is close to many lakes and the state park for water sports and swimming! Truly well thought out and prepared for guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The views from the back of the property were spectacular! Very unexpected. The cabin had plenty of room for 4 adults, 2 kiddos and a dog. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the outside every morning and every evening. The shower was also pretty amazing, many jets and huge! The bugs were a pretty big problem when the windows (with screens on) were open after dark. It would have been nice to leave the windows open as there is only one ceiling fan and no AC, but we also understand its hard to prevent the small bugs from getting in when located in the woods as the cabin is. Overall, it was a great experience and we'd stay again, possibly bringing along some fans if staying in the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you, Jeri! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay (minus the bugs)! Until we can install a permanent A/C system, we have made portable fans available to future guests. We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of my favorite places to stay. The home is gorgeous inside and out. It's kept extremely clean and has all the amenities that you need. The home is spacious and perfect for a group. The exterior is well kept with room to play yard games. The fire pit placement is perfect. The views of the surrounding landscape is amazing. Absolutely love it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Great private location. Sunsets out the back door reminded me of the Smokies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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