Entire cabin

Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!

Photo gallery for Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!

A two-story wooden cabin with a deck, large windows, and a garage. - Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! (Elmira)
A room with a red tiled floor, a large grey mat, and a small red table with chess pieces. - Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! (Elmira)
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, a dining area, and a ceiling fan. - Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! (Elmira)
A wooden deck with a table and umbrella, surrounded by trees. - Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! (Elmira)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a refrigerator. - Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! (Elmira)
A firepit, laundry facilities and a sauna are just a few of the amenities provided at Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Add dates for prices

About this property

Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!

  • Our home away from home in Northern Michigan is 15 miles west of Gaylord and is centrally situated to several great destinations for the entire family to enjoy. Located on a private and quiet double lot, its secluded location offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The cabin has 4 bedrooms plus an overflow loft (sleeps 9 people, maximum guests is 12), along with two full bathrooms. The kitchen is completely stocked to cook for an army if you’d like, along with a full size washer and dryer. After a long day of adventuring, enjoy the sauna and indoor hot tub, or warm up next to the fireplace. Outside there is plenty of space to park your trailers, plus a nice fire pit with plenty of wood to cook s’mores (cooking sticks provided).

    If you want to do a little shopping or dining, the Alpine Village of Gaylord is just a quick 15 minute drive and offers several great local restaurants. If you care to venture out a bit further, the cabin is centrally located, allowing you to easily make a day trip to some of the best resort towns in the state (Mackinac Island - 70 miles, Petoskey - 50 miles, Traverse City -50 miles).

    Looking for a home base for snowmobile or ATV riding? The cabin's proximity to Trail 4 makes it an ideal base for snowmobile or ATV enthusiasts, granting access to some of Northern Michigan's finest riding trails. Located in ‘the buckle’ of the Northern Michigan snowbelt, there is an average snowfall over 150 inches a year! Want to ski? Boyne Mountain – one of the largest ski resorts in Michigan – is less than 30 minutes away, and several smaller resorts are even closer.

    There are several amenities available right in the neighborhood, including a golf course and restaurant.

    This home has been in our family for 20 years and has provided so many great memories. If you have any questions about the area or the home, don’t hesitate to ask!

    Other amenities:
    Internet / wifi
    TV in living room and two bedrooms (all equipped with Roku smart systems)
    Kitchen includes coffee maker, griddle, blender, toaster, dishwasher, microwave
    Propane gas grill
    Board games, cooler, tennis rackets, campfire cooking utensils available for use
    Washer and dryer with secondary drink refrigerator
    outdoor fire pit

    PLEASE NOTE - The home does NOT have central air conditioning, but there is a large mini-split heat pump that cools the majority of the house comfortably. There are also fans are available in the closets and there are several ceiling fans throughout. With the cool mornings and open windows the house remains comfortable.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please no smoking or vaping of any kind inside the home.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Elmira is home to this cabin. Otsego Lake State Park and Lake Arrowhead reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Visit our Elmira travel guide
View more Cabin rentals in Elmira
Map
Elmira, MI

What's nearby

  • A cable car system with passengers, set against a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.
    Boyne Mountain
    40 min drive - 47.3 km
  • An aerial view of a turquoise sea with boats anchored near the shore.
    Torch Lake
    44 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Lake Arrowhead
    15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Gaylord Country Club
    28 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    34 min drive - 27.1 km

Restaurants

  • deer run pro tavern
    19 min drive
  • blackberry patch
    26 min drive
  • Settings Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Westside Pizza
    32 min drive
  • Vintage's
    22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! located?

Situated in Elmira, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Arrowhead and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Manuka and Lake Tecon. Black Forest Golf Course and Pine Baron Pathway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Up North cabin in the woods: a perfect spot for nature lovers & adventurers! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, very clean! Worked well for our family trip. Host was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Secluded Location

Stayed there for our annual golf trip, good place and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

Great place for family getaway everything was easy from booking to checking in and out
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The place is clean and very comfortable. Plenty of room for guests. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin in the woods

We enjoyed our time here. Updates are needed but overall it was a great quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf Get A Way

Great place. Secluded and quiet. Plenty of amenities. Host was helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay on our side by side getaway! The property and amenities were great and the location was perfect for trail access and other locations we wanted to see. Jay communicated everything very well and was responsive to any questions we had. Also plenty of parking for our trailers which is very hard to find. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cozy comfortable clean cabin

We had a very enjoyable stay at Jay’s cabin in “Lakes of the North”. The beds were all very comfortable and house was very well taken care of. It has older decor wich made it feel very Nostalgic and reminded me of my childhood. Jay was very easy to communicate with before and during our stay. I would highly recommend this beautiful place in Elmira.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary weekend

The cabin was centrally located to all the places we wanted to visit: Charlevoix, Petosky, Our family had a great time and loved that everyone had their own rooms. The weather was chilly but that certainly wasn’t the host’s fault … we were thankful for a fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Spot

This house is everything you could ask for in Northern Michigan. It was very clean, spacious, and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely rent again in the future. Jay was awesome to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Very comfortable and spacious. Fully stocked kitchen. Plenty of towels for washrooms, hot tub and sauna. Comfortable seating outside. Easy drive to the Coastal Towns. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend Away

Our family enjoys a weekend away each winter and we look for a place with lots of bedrooms and at least two bathrooms. This place had what we needed with the extras such as the hot tub and sauna and use of the community pool. Not only did we enjoy our time together but also all the amenities that came with it. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. Gaylord is not far away so we spent time there as well. This place was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Bubps

Very nice spacious home for large family, great hot tub for those sore muscles after long days ride. Little out in the boonies but definitely doable riding sleds on the roads to the trails. Parking was good for the most part, especially with two large sled trailers. Hope to return on another trip soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like visiting close friends

This home is warm and welcoming. We felt like we had been here many times before. The location is perfect as a home base for various outdoor activities. Or just a quiet weekend to unplug and enjoy family. My wife and I are already talking about future trips to this home during different seasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding /golf weekend

Great woodsy cabin. Had plenty of room for our 2 families. Everyone got their own bedroom. Liked having some bedrooms with TVs and fans and large living area with TV and dining table for card playing. Furniture alittle dated but overall cabin worked well for our weekend .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Colltvisit and respite weekend

The property is so peaceful and beautiful! This is a property well loved by its owner. I think they are new to renting out their home and have a few things to update and work on. That being said, we did not lack for anything and had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was super clean and extremely well stocked. Anything you needed could be found and it was perfect for our annual family trip. Jay was a great communicator and the property itself had plenty for our group to do - including fishing at the lakes and swimming at the clubhouse pool. We would definitely suggest this place to others looking for a place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very responsive and a joy to work with. The house was everything that it said it was and it was well equipped and very clean. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great We will likely want to reserve for same weekend next year
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy house, great for snowmobiling
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with everything you need and more! Jay was very friendly and responsive! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time during our stay. The Host was quick to responsed with any questions I had.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, very comfortable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for family time together. Lots of room in this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025