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Backroads Retreat! Firepit, close to hiking, side by side and/or quad trails.

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Property grounds
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Ossineke, MI
  • Popular LocationPaul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanborn Country Park8 min drive
  • AirportAlpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)26 min drive

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About the area

Ossineke

In Ossineke .You'll find Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox and Dinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Mich-e-ke-wis Park and Negwegon State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox - 3 min drive
  • Dinosaur Gardens Prehistorical Zoo - 3 min drive
  • Sanborn Country Park - 8 min drive
  • Beaver Lake - 26 min drive
  • River's Edge Golf Club - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Connie's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smokey's Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rosa's Lookout Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wagon Wheel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Backroads Retreat! Firepit, close to hiking, side by side and/or quad trails.

Quiet country setting. Spacious, very clean and well-maintained home. Perfect getaway for adults, families, bachelor and bachelorette retreats. Stay a weekend or stay the week or two! Bring your golf cart, bikes, side-by-sides, quads, hiking shoes and your beach towels. This Backroads Retreat is the perfect getaway for those who love the outdoors. This property also has a nice garage perfect to store the toys away for the night or enclose your vehicle. This property can sleep up to six guests. One bedroom has two full size beds, and the living area has a couch, loveseat and we have two roll away beds stored in the garage for added guests. Nice kitchen with a bar. Close to well-known restaurants such as Connie's Cafe, Mountain Bar and Grill, Rosa's Italian Cuisine and the Wagon Wheel. Enjoy great food and cocktails at these local restaurants. Looking for a thrilling adventure to explore with the children? Just minutes away is Dinosaur Garden Museum. Take a walk back through prehistoric times and see life-size dinosaurs along with mini-golf, gift shop, snacks and ice-cream. Across from Dinosaur Gardens, families can enjoy Shinga Ba Shores, a nice large playground for family picnics and children to run, play and explore. Property is also close to Ossineke Beach, a nice sandy beach with a playground and picnic area. After a full day of fun and adventure, enjoy the evening sitting next to the fire pit roasting smores and enjoying the fresh air. Interested in staying fit, attend local POUND class less than a mile away. Classes offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm in the evening and Saturday mornings at 8:30am. Amenities include clean linens, towels, hair dryer, toiletries, outdoor games, iron and ironing board.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Consideration given for additional pet(s).

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Backroads Retreat! Firepit, close to hiking, side by side and/or quad trails. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Backroads Retreat is a Nice Place
Owner was very kind and available. The place was very clean and well kept. Our stay was too short to fully explore the property but it looked worth doing so. If in the area we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
It is an adorable place, super quiet and dog friendly. Loved it, and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alysse S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding stay
Great stay for our groomsmen the weekend of our wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ossineke visit
Excellent spot for overnight stay. Gracious hosts and was able to check in early. Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would highly recommend 5/5
The property manager was phenomenal as far as communication goes both before, and after our stay. The rental was clean and cozy. The property was beautiful. Our trip to Ossineke was fantastic! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!
Quick overnight trip to explore north east MI lake huron side. House had everything we needed and was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
I stayed with two buddies on a boys trip. We were looking for something surrounded by nature, and we found that! Curt (the owner) gave me a call before I showed up to tell me about the place a bit. I HIGHLY recommend this place! Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect view for Meteor showers 😉
The privacy was amazing. So quiet and peaceful. We were able to watch the meteor shower and the skies were so dark every star was so clear! The owners were so kind and caring. Made it stay so great! Thank you for this wonderful experience 🤗
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short,.clean stay
We decided to turn our day trip into an overnight and booked this last minute. Host was responsive, house was very clean, had everything we needed to make spaghetti for dinner, and plenty of clean towels. Host even set out microwave popcorn, which was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023