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Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake!

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A picnic area with wooden benches and picnic tables, surrounded by trees. - Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake! (Vanderbilt)
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A cozy cabin room with wooden walls, two sofas, a small table with a lamp, a TV on the wall, and a window. - Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake! (Vanderbilt)
A grassy yard with two white buildings, one with a garage and another with a door, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky. - Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake! (Vanderbilt)
Two small white cabins in a grassy field with trees in the background. - Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake! (Vanderbilt)
A firepit, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake!. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake!

  • Gas log fireplace, Vermont Castings, Beautiful! Only 2 cabins available that are not owner-used, these are new to the market on an 80-acre beautiful retreat. Virtually all brand new stuff from Sam's club, including new serta mattresses, 600 thread count sheets, new towels, pots and pans, TV, silverware, plates, decor, etc. Welcome to this delightful knotty pine cabin combo family get-a-way less than one mile from beautiful Thumb Lake (aka, lake Louise) near Boyne Falls/Vanderbilt. This cosy retreat features one knotty pine cabin with 2 new Sealy queens, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom with a bathtub/full shower. Cabin includes all the essentials like Truestream WiFi, AC, heating, coffee maker, stove, microwave, and full-size refrigerator and smart TV so that you can stream via your own subscriptions. Guests will appreciate the peaceful surroundings and the warm, charming atmosphere of this fantastic property. A second, smaller cabin is for rent as well, about 40 feet away, only these 2 cabins are for rent, with no other properties or rentals on the 80 acre retreat. Combine both cabins for a group or family event, and Paul/host willing to help accommodate larger groups with other space and hosting equipment.

    Our place will help you feel at home while you're enjoying family, friends, and reunions with the beautiful and warm outdoor setting, with beautiful views of the Thumb Lake and Chandler Hill area. Char-broil commercial grill for BBQ-ing outside shared with other cabin, oversized outdoor rocking chairs, patio and picnic table provided. Fire-ring provided, shared with other cabin.

    Bring your boat, tri-toon, kayaks and water fun to enjoy beautiful Thumb Lake. Setting is on private property with only the two cabins and garage, offering private setting with viewing of Deer, elk, sandhill cranes, herons, ducks, geese, and other wildlife that are in the general area and have been spotted.

    If you love beautiful clean water and beaches, you will love Thumb Lake, bring your water gear, boat, kayak, canoe, etc. Attached pics show the picnic tables/pavilion, and all water shots/pics are at Thumb Lake, within one mile of the cabins. Four-wheeler/recreational trails nearby for fun in the summer and snowmobiling (close to Chandler hill area for snowmobiling and mushrooming).

    New Sealy Queen mattresses, including Posturepedic+ Walsh 13" hybrid, Pro, etc. About 20 minutes to Boyne, Gaylord and Petoskey. Room for parking for boat caravan, toys etc. Lighted outdoor area for safety.

    Cabin is charming rustic, older charm with antique door handles (see picture), yet updated with AC and WIFI, and USB and C style charger outlets, Bluetooth music listening available. Refreshing fresh water well is tasty and cold! More pictures to come, new to the rental market and just getting started. More improvements to come as well, e.g., paint exterior, window repair and replacement.

    Beautiful Thumb Lake Public pavilion, public beach and public boat launch just a mile or so down the road.

    Second cabin may also be for rent as well, please enquire.

    Both cabins are slightly discounted as they are a work in progress and we are new to the rental program. for example, some basic repairs, paint, etc.

    Max stay is 7 days, 6 nights or less, please see house rules. This ensures quality turnover and proper cleaning and sanitizing. Reservations beyond this are not allowed, and will be cancelled by owner at no charge to VRBO owner by VRBO.

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About the area

Located in Vanderbilt, this cabin is near a water park. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyne Mountain and Black Bear Golf Club. Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Vanderbilt travel guide
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Vanderbilt, MI

What's nearby

  • A cable car system with passengers, set against a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.
    Boyne Mountain
    17 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Lake Thumb
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Standard Lake
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan
    25 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    49 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Corwith Station
    12 min drive
  • Trail Town Tavern
    12 min drive
  • White Wolfe Inn
    12 min drive
  • The Yurt
    13 min drive
  • Olde Town Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake! located?

Situated in Vanderbilt, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Reardon Lake, Lake Thumb and Standard Lake. Lake Eighteen is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Knotty Pine Cabin: 2 bdrm, gas Fireplace, near great mushroom area & Thumb Lake! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and property was perfect for my boys and I. It was very clean with a big lot with lots of activities for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great! Cozy and nice, with very comfortable beds. It was a great place to stay while enjoying northern Michigan. Paul was a good communicator and made everything easy. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as it was pictured. The bed was very comfortable and plenty of space for our dogs to roam. The owners were very friendly and easy to work with. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean, and exactly as described. Communication with Paul was great and he replied quickly! Excellent stay here, would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul was a friendly and available host, the property was in a great location to explore the beautiful area! We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding little cabin! Perfect host made our stay feel like home. Quick response with what little needs we had. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, very accommodating, great communication..cute little cabin. Worked great for us. Just needed a place to sleep a couple nights. Fit the bill for what we were looking for. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026