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A residential swimming pool with a stone accent wall, a hot tub, and a covered patio area.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A house with a stone foundation, a porch with a bench, and an American flag.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and hanging pendant lights.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mancelona, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Twin Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandview Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mancelona

This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Manistee Lake and Pickerel Lake. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Twin Lake - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Little Twin Lake - 12 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Grandview Golf Club - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Crawford Lake - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hens Den - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Casa Nueva - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Skillet - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Save-A-Lot - ‬17 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.

Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Privat Retreat on 30 acres in the Heart of Michigan. Sleep up to 20 people.15 Minutes from skiing and golf at Schuss & Boyne. 45 minutes to Traverse City, Gaylord, Grayling, or Cadillac. Enjoy our oasis backyard with inground swimming pool, full volleyball beach sand court, and spend your evenings by the firepit counting stars. Close to snowmobile &ORV trails and minutes to the world-famous Torch Lake, and Black Star Farms Winery. Be our guest!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

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

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
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
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: 6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Mancelona, close to Grandview Golf Club, Manistee Lake, and Starvation Lake. Pickerel Lake is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Will I be able to park at Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all house.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 27.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan?

No, there aren't any house at Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan that offer a balcony.

Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, immaculately clean! Had everything we needed! We had the perfect vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shelby w.

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

Great place to stay

We had a great time. Many trails for riding. The pool and hot tub were amazing. We had all age ranges from 5 years old to teenagers and we all had a fantastic time. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
This place is amazing for multiple families to stay! Especially families with little children. I
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

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

Fun getaway

We had so much fun here. The house was so clean and accommodated all needs. I have never used vrbo so when I had questions the host was so helpful. We had a lot of very young kids between the ages of 7months to 6 years and they all had a blast! The pool was a popular favorite for all of us. Overall, it was a beautiful home that allowed us to make some really great memories spending time with extended family. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Gem

Our family of 13 absolutely loved this home. Katrina was so helpful and accommodating. The house itself is even better in person, plenty of space to spread out, and configured so everyone could find privacy. The kitchen is well stocked with everything a foodie group could want and then some. Linens and beds were very comfortable, and even the allergy sensitive ones in our group were comfortable. (The laundry products are lightly scented) 0There are tons of extra toys and things for the littles and even the older kids had games and things to keep them busy. All in all a real gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

Excellent Family Stay!

Stayed with our adult kids and their families - 16 of us in all! The house was big, clean and well stocked with everything we needed! Plenty of space to spread out. We really enjoyed the outdoors - from the backyard cooking and entertainment area to the the entire isolated community which is quiet and full of wildlife. The only non-positive comment is that the dumpster is a 1/2 mile trek down the road. Be prepared to place the bags in your trunk if you do not have a truck. Not a big deal - just be prepared. This place is in the woods - and it's worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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