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Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv

Find your perfect balance between relaxation & adventure on this beautiful preserve.

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Escape to the Ultimate Preserve in Northern Michigan, where seclusion meets nature and adventure. This 460-acre fenced preserve offers hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife observation of hundreds of Whitetail Deer and more. The lodge features an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, fireplace and pool table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Map
Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Johannesburg Branch Library - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Little Bear Lake - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Lake Louise - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Kujawa Lake - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve - 13 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪J and B's Spot Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Old Depot Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪J and K's Pit Stop - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv

Property highlights
Take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv . Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A billiards/pool table, charcoal grills and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Note from host: You can smoke outside only!
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 do not harm or kill the wildlife, it is against the law
No firearms, weapons or fireworks period
Please do not mess with the animal mounts inside the lodge, they are very expensive

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets on the property what so ever!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside only!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv located?

Situated in Johannesburg, this lodge is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Little Bear Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Johannesburg Branch Library and Kujawa Lake. Johannesburg Lake and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Nature Lovers Get Away! Large groups, Ski, Golf, Hike, Snowmobile, Atv Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Great place

Perfect for our golf trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodations for large groups and nature lovers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot, everyone loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

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

Would stay again!

This was a great place to stay for me and my crew. It easily accommodated all of us, was in a good location, and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend extended family get together. Kids had a blast enjoying abundant wildlife. Awesome outdoors setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place, pictures do not do it justice. Extremely accommodating and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aravind P.

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

Beautiful lodge!

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful property! The home was spotless, well-maintained, and exactly as described. Everything was clean and comfortable, and we felt right at home. The preserve was absolutely stunning — peaceful, scenic, and a perfect place to relax and unwind. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay and play at The Lodge! Thanks for being great a great host Paul. See ya next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Get Together

This place never disappoints, this is the second time we have rented and will be back again. This place is amazing, 120% satisfaction!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Weekend stay

Great weekend, we had 12 people and had more than enough space / sleeping accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Great golf weekend

This was the second time we have stayed here and everything was as good as the first time great scenery great house and plenty of room for everyone and very private would stay again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Guys weekend

Great spot to get away and enjoy the outdoors. Great wildlife and good amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre S.

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

Great Weekend

We had a great time! Perfect for our large group to enjoy the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

The guys couldn’t stop talking about how great the setup was

From the moment we walked into the lodge and had deer just outside our windows and sipping water from the ponds, everyone just couldn’t stop talking about how much better this place was than all of our previous up north golf trilps, even though it was a little further away from the courses than we’ve stayed in the past. This is going to be our go-to place every year from now on if it’s available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi H.

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

Perfect cabin for bachelor party weekend.

Just a beautiful piece of property. The pictures don’t do a justice. Better than advertised. Would return if given the opportunity. For being bunk beds, the beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Guys weekend

Perfect place for a large group has all you need to stay entertained for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica U.

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

Beautiful lodge

Excellent property! 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

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

Golf trip

Awesome property within a reasonable drive to Treetops. It was our second time staying. Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan s.

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

golf trip

located near Gaylord, some of Michigans best golf coarses, a beautiful property that can host multiple people all under one roof. wildlife abounds on the property. we saw deer, and turkey. we even saw a newborn deer fawn. excellent way to hit the links with friends in northern michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Golf weekend

Perfect place to stay for a large group golfing for the weekend. Plenty of space. Even better than the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jena C.

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

Bachelor/Bachelorette Gathering

This beautiful location was perfect balance of adventure & quality time! Amenities indoor & outdoor exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey P.

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

Bachelor weekend

Gorgeous property and an amazing lodge. Being in the middle of nature with wildlife right outside your back door was a great experience. Close to many golf courses, lakes and rivers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

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

Goodtimes

Very cool place to stay. Every morning we woke up to numerous deer feeding. Pretty cool to just sit and watch em to start the day. Its a little further away from Gaylord than whatwe preferred but it was worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

juli

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

Perfect

Just perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Amazing Property & Stay

This was probably the coolest vacation rental we all ever stayed at. Paul was very easy to work with for everything. Highly, highly recommend staying here - you won’t regret your decision. Thanks again Paul!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023