979 sq ft of knotty pine coziness
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15 minutes to Torch Lake sandbar, 20 minutes to Bellaire/Schuss Mountain, 45 minutes to Traverse City.
Built in 1995 w/ heat & cooling
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Relax. Rest. Recharge. We welcome you to surround yourself with 5 acres of peaceful nature
Ready to rest, relax and unwind in the heart of Northern Michigan? This cozy A-Frame features a knotty pine interior, renovated kitchen, wood burning stove, and a loft. With two bedrooms, we can accommodate both families and couples (a maximum occupancy of 5 guests - 4 adults).
We do our best to stock the home with whatever you should need to enjoy your stay - linens, pillows, a kitchen stocked with equipment, games, books, toiletries, and more. We encourage you to turn off your devices and spend time enjoying your surroundings. Make a cup of coffee and take a walk through our peaceful 5 acres, or head into town to view the beautiful Torch Lake. The Lodge: Our Northern Knotty is the perfect “home base” for all of your Northern Michigan explorations.
We are honored to share our home with you and look forward to hosting you.
Amenities & Information
PET POLICY
Up to 2 potty trained dogs are allowed. No cats, sorry! Your hosts are allergic.
We remind you its best to have a visual on your pups at all times. This is Northern Michigan - you could see deer, skunk, squirrels and (the very occasional) bear. In order to help provide a relaxing and safe environment for both you and your fur babies, we have leads available.
We ask you please crate your dog(s) inside the home if you need to leave them at the cabin alone. This helps us ensure their safety, as well as our personal property.
SLEEPING
Queen-sized bed in the upstairs loft.
Main-floor bedroom w/ narrow twin sized bunk beds.
All beds come with linens, pillows, & extra blankets.
Maximum occupancy of 5 guests - no more than 4 adults.
KITCHEN
Electric stove/oven, fridge, microwave & toaster.
Pots, pans, plates, silverware, utensils, cups & mugs.
French press coffee maker, coffee maker, tea kettle.
Cutting boards, various spices/oils, and more!
The water is from a well system - there is a Brita filter in the fridge.
BATHROOM
Single bathroom w/ walk-in shower stall.
Bath towels, hand towels & bath mats.
Hair dryer and extra feminine products.
Shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
OTHER FUN EXTRAS PROVIDED
Hammocks
Board games
Fire pit, roasting sticks & chairs
Yoga mats - namaste!
Charcoal & propane grill
Wood burning stove
Record player & records
We do our best to keep wood stocked, however, we don’t guarantee it. You may need to purchase a cord or two at the gas station down the road.
LOCATION
Seven Bridges Nature Trail: 6.5mi
Torch Lake/Alden: 8mi
Vista Ridge Winery: 8mi
Grass River Natural Area: 8.1mi
Kalkaska: 8.5mi (Good stop for groceries - Family Fare, Northland Foods)
Mancelona: 8.5mi
Schuss and Shanty Creek: 11mi
Bellaire: 13mi
Torch Lake Cellars: 15mi
Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead: 16mi
Elk Rapids: 20mi
Traverse City: 28mi
SkyBridge (Boyne Falls): 30mi
Gaylord: 33mi
Boyne City - Ski/Golf/Avalanche Bay Indoor waterpark: 37mi
Charlevoix: 41mi
Petoskey: 46mi
TECHNOLOGY…or lack thereof
We believe in the power of recharging - with that being said, we like to keep things simple around here.
Most cell phone service providers seem to get good service.
There is NO WIFI - if you need to work off of a computer, set your phone to “mobile hotspot” or bring your hotspot device with you.
We do have a TV available in the living room with a DVD player & several DVDs.
House Rules: Absolutely no hunting, fireworks, or parties. No smoking of ANY kind is allowed inside the cabin. Smoking outside is fine, but please dispose of your trash responsibly. Please pick up after your pets as well.
You are welcome to park your trailers, snowmobiles, etc. in our driveway - we have lots of room! Please note while we live on a quiet and private road, you are still amongst residential homes in the area. The use of ATVs and snowmobiles is VERY normal, as is gunfire here and there. Please note you might hear some noise every now and then.