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Living area
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Johannesburg, MI
  • Popular LocationLittle Bear Lake18 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtsego Golf Club22 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichaywe Pines Golf Course32 min drive
  • AirportAlpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)57 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 18
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo

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About the area

Johannesburg

In Johannesburg .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and 9 miles (15 km) of Little Bear Lake. Lakes Golf Course and Rick Smith Golf Academy are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Little Bear Lake - 18 min drive
  • Otsego Golf Club - 22 min drive
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 24 min drive
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 32 min drive
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paul's Pub - 7 min drive
  • Big Lake Market - 17 min drive
  • J&B Spot Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • The Old Depot - 7 min drive
  • Flora Cafe - 17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enchanting serenity, fun, nature & spaciousness.

Enchanting serenity, rejuvenation & gorgeous views, exceptional access to endless ORV trails & state hunting land. Absolute peace & quiet 10 minutes from Gaylord, Otsego Ski slopes, Tree Tops & Otsego golf courses.

2,900 ft uniquely detailed log & stone cabin sits recessed on 10 acres of beauty. Front yard has a large porch, pond, fountain & stream. The back yard is especially spacious, entirely secluded, with wide trails throughout the woods of the back 9 acres. Solar lanterns illuminate both yards & the trail in the evenings.

18 Individual Beds: 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 pull-out sleeper sofas, 2 queen & 11 twin size air mattresses. $25 fee per night applies for each guest in addition to 14, wether staying the night or just visiting, such as with events and get togethers.
(No parties.)

*This VRBO is professionally cleaned & inspected after every checkout.

The entire space is all natural, consisting of log, stone, and tongue & groove. The more you look into the True Nature, the more fun you’re going to discover.

Wether you’re looking for a tranquil retreat, a couples getaway, family fun, or a gathering place for friends, hunters, golfers or orv enthusiasts to simply eat, drink & be merry - or all of the above rolled into one - the True Nature never disappoints.

The Basics:
Everything is this space from the door mats to the furniture & beds is brand new and selected with your comfort, serenity and enjoyment in mind. The intention & vision was filling this log home with tranquility, uniqueness and fun for all ages. If anything whatsoever falls short of your expectations please let us know and we will do our absolute best to swiftly correct this & ensure you have a relaxing, fun & wonderful stay.

The space has three fireplaces, a variety of games through out & an eclectic assortment of rare steins, viking horns, and various drinking mugs and glasses. House rule: the drinking of beer is to be done from a stein or horn. You don’t choose it, it chooses you. You’ll see.

The living room has a 70” Hd smart tv & each of the three bedrooms has a 55” Hd smart tv. Login to your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon etc, or simply use airplay or cast. There are also three blue tooth speakers for your listening pleasure.

With a typical drip style coffee machine, a Keurig, a French press, an espresso machine, grinder & frothing pitcher, you can rest easy knowing we understand and are not messing around with the coffee situation at the True Nature.

Retreats:
This is a most ideal retreat space. You can actually hear the silence here, 24/7. The view of nature from both the front and back decks is divine. Enjoy a head-clearing, energy activating serene walk or jog through 8 acres of woods on widened trails accessed directly through the backyard, anytime you like. Exit the driveway and head in any direction for additional inspiring views.

Family Fun:
With it’s spacious floor plan and tavern-like dining room, 3,500 game 4 player arcade machine, electronic dartboard, ping pong, air hockey, full sized shuffleboard, rustic versions of all the classic board games, ring toss, table top shuffle boards, top shelf poker set, outdoor washers, corn-hole, nerf bows & arrows and real-club outdoor golf game this space will keep the fun going (or just the kids out of your hair) all week long.

Canoeing & Kayaking:
15 mins from the cabin.
UP North Paddle Sports, Gaylord MI

Golfers:
This space is within 15 minutes of the Tree Tops & Otsego golf courses, and comes equipped with a backyard corn-hole like gold game using real clubs to warm up & hone your swing. This is your chance to finally see what it's like to tee off on time, warmed up.

Hunters:
While hunting & gutting on the 10 acre property is not permitted by the host, it is also not necessary as it's only a three minute walk through the backyard and you're into 500 acres of state land!

Fishing:
Otsego Lake is 15 mins from the cabin and is the largest lake in the Gaylord area. It is an all-sports lake with paved public boat launches, docks, restrooms, picnic areas and beaches.

ORV Enthusiasts:
8 acres of trails in the backyard. 8 acres of trails, in the backyard. That isn't a typo, I just like typing it as much as you like reading it. As if that weren't enough - make a left out of the driveway, and another left at the dirt road about 200 yards - and there are more ORV trails than you could cover. Of course, do give it your best.

Guest Access:
There is more than ample parking for all your trailers and circle driveway to make loading & unloading all the easier.

Property manager

Phil

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No pets, parties, events, smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Additional fee of $100 per stay applies.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family gatherings are permitted. Parties are not.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Family gatherings are permitted. Parties are not. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We needed a place that would hold my entire family comfortably and this house fit the bill perfectly! Great western cabin theme and neat little things to amuse the guests as well as an awesome game room in the basement. There’s a cool trail to explore the woods out behind the house. The grandkids loved it! Thoroughly enjoyed our time together and this place helped facilitate the family event! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Atmosphere
Perfect get away - even when the plan was to do some skiing and mother nature wasn't cooperating! Luckily, this place was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a very great house to get a few guys out in the golf course
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

It's Willie Earl Jr!

Liked: Cleanliness
The Wendy’s Guy & Family!!
It’s our second summer enjoying the cabin, and this year was even better! My uncle was our chef, again, and he even had a couple sous chefs or tasters, let’s just call them “beggars”… in my nieces & nephew. We implemented few more games around the house into daily play, and even added them to our famous relay race (that I came up with:)!! MY TEAM WON! Really good times were had… OH! We built a fire and roasted marshmallows this summer, too! (Forgot to get wood last year) The only suggestion I have is that the Wi-Fi and amplifiers should be elevated so that the signal isn’t blocked. None of the tvs we’re getting a signal the first night till, which I thought were the clouds, then decided to raise them up myself, having to cut the plastic tie from one of them to do so, hope that was cool. And maybe a bamboo shade for the garage side of the back porch to lower when that sun beats down?? Anyway, we had a great stay! Thanks Phil. Also, thanks for checking for my mom’s phone! Lol
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor party
Awesome property that hosts a lot of people. Worth every penny
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

erica c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Large well appointed homes with everything you need to have a wonderful stay. Lovely surroundings with town nearby for shopping. Rapids and other entertainment. We all agreed we would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
We wanted to thank you for a wonderful stay in your beautiful cabin. A good time was had by all! So gorgeous, and the setting is so peaceful and pretty. Thanks for all your gracious hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominic T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great norther getaway
This property is extremely beautiful inside and out. Our favorite part was the trails through the back yard, perfect way to absorb some nature! The yard is perfect for outdoor games!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022