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Hidden Creek Hideaway (Sleeps 8) Snow Days + Sauna Nights = The Perfect Winter Stay

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake City, MI
  • Place, Lake Missaukee
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Grove Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Clam River Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake City

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Blind Lake and Missaukee Golf Club. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Blind Lake - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Lake Missaukee - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Maple Grove Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Clam River Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Lake Sapphire - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake City Tap House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bowright Whiskey Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Grill - ‬11 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.

Hidden Creek Hideaway (Sleeps 8) Snow Days + Sauna Nights = The Perfect Winter Stay

Hidden Creek Hideaway
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2
*Waterfront on Creek!
*4 Exterior Cameras on Property
*Special Features: 9 ft pool table, a 6-person sauna, a shuffleboard table, a chalkboard wall, a card table, and tons of games in the walkout level!
***QUIET TIME - Please be aware there are neighbors, and sound travels so please adhere to the quiet time from 10-8:00am!

Welcome to Hidden Creek Hideaway, a modern retreat with rustic charm nestled along a serene creek—perfect for unplugging and unwinding! This spacious getaway sleeps 8 with 3 cozy bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering comfort for families or groups. The walkout level is packed with entertainment, including a 9 ft pool table, shuffleboard, card table, chalkboard wall, and a wide selection of games. After a day of fun, relax in the 6-person sauna or enjoy the peaceful sounds of the creek just outside. Hidden Creek Hideaway is your ideal escape from the everyday hustle!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes! There is a new central air system at this location.

ATVs: Not for use on property. If you bring them for the trails 10 miles away, please do not remove them from your trailer.

Animals: Deer, Pileated Woodpeckers, Turkey, Squirrel, and Chipmunks are native to the area.

Bathrooms:
Main Floor: Full Bath with shower/tub combo
Downstairs: Full Bath with 5ft walk-in shower

Beach/Swimming: Sandy Beachfront on the Creek. The Creek is 5ft to 6ft in depth, and approximately 10ft wide.

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor: Primary Bedroom: Queen Bed
Main Floor: Second Bedroom - Full Bed
Loft Area: Two sets of Full over Full Bunkbeds
Additional Sleeping:
Walkout Lower Level- Queen Sleeper Sofa & Twin over Full trundle

Boats: There are no boats provided at this location.

Boat Launch: Misaukee Lake has a boat launch! 14 minutes (8 miles)

Bugs: Mosquitoes are common in the summer months

Cable: This property does not have traditional cable, but offers two TV's with Roku devices!

Cell Phone Service: Cell service is decent but can be slow on the weekends & holidays. Service does work well on a hotspot.

Coffee Maker: Yes! There is a Keurig & Mr. Coffee 12 Cups. K-Cups, Coffee, and Filters are provided.

Distances:
Tasty Treat - 66 year old Ice Cream Shoppe! 9 minutes (4.8 miles)
B.C. Pizza: 8 minutes (5.1 miles)
Ebels - Great for Shopping! 10 minutes (7.9 miles)
Misaukee Lake & Misaukee County Park - Great Sandy Beach: 14 minutes (8 miles)
Smithsville Landing Kayak & Canoe Rentals: 24 minutes (18.8 miles)
Houghton Lake: 27 minutes (24.1 miles)
Traverse City: 1 hour & 7 minutes (51.8 miles)
Mackinac Bridge: 1 hour & 58 minutes (133 miles)

Dock: There is no dock at this location

Drinking Water: Filtered Well Water

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: This location has two remote-start gas log fireplaces! One is located on the main floor, and the other is in the walkout level.

Fire-pit: There are two firepits at this location, and a firetable!

Fishing: Lake Misaukee has good fishing, with bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch being native to the lake. It is 14 minutes (8 miles) away.

Golf: Misaukee Golf Club: 5 minutes (4.2 miles)

Grill: Yes! There is a propane grill at this location.

Grocery Store:
Roger's: 9 minutes (4.1 miles)
Ebel's General Store: 10 minutes (7.9 miles)

Handicap Friendly: There are no additional features to make this property handicap friendly.

Heat: There is a new propane forced air system!

Hunting: Hunting is not allowed on the property. Please follow all local and state guidelines if hunting in the area.

Internet: This property does have WiFi! But it is spotty, it is the best offered for the area currently but can not handle multiple devices. If you plan to work remotely, we recommend using an additional hotspot here.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let us know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have standard sheets, pillows, pillowcases and bath towels.

Parking: 6 cars & trailers.

Pets: No pets allowed.

Privacy: There are no neighbors in view during the summer time.

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: 2000 sqft, three-level home.

Seniors: Seniors Welcome! There are four steps into the house. For beach access, we recommend using the walkout lower level to get outside instead of taking the sandy hill.

Special Features: There is a 9 ft pool table, a 6-person sauna, a shuffleboard table, a chalkboard wall, a card table, and tons of games in the walkout level!

Televisions:
Walkout Level- 55” with Roku
Living Room - 50” with Roku

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes! The washer & dryer are in the walkout level, which also serves as the dressing room for the sauna. Detergent & dryer sheets are provided.
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Wood: Yes! There is wood stored by the upper firepit, and guests are welcome to go through the woods for firewood as well.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

951821

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lake City, close to Lake Missaukee, Lake Sapphire, and Missaukee Golf Club. You'll also find Maple Grove Park and Blind Lake within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hidden Creek Hideaway (Sleeps 8) Sauna, Fire Pits, and Fall Foliage Views Awaits!?

At this riverfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Does Hidden Creek Hideaway (Sleeps 8) Sauna, Fire Pits, and Fall Foliage Views Awaits! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hidden Creek Hideaway (Sleeps 8) Sauna, Fire Pits, and Fall Foliage Views Awaits!?

Yes, every accommodation at Hidden Creek Hideaway (Sleeps 8) Sauna, Fire Pits, and Fall Foliage Views Awaits! comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

Reviews

Hidden Creek Hideaway (Sleeps 8) Snow Days + Sauna Nights = The Perfect Winter Stay Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Love the fire ring. Very good communication with check in, etc.. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and great property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! Comfortable set up, wonderful outdoor spaces and incredible communication with our numerous questions. Thank you! Look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025