Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

Woodward Lake Sanctuary offers a peaceful, tranquil setting abundant in water fowl (geese, ducks, heron, loons, cranes) perfect for kayaking, breathtaking sunrise/sunset, yet minutes away from downtown Cadillac, Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, biking, hiking, snowmobile trails, ski resorts, golf courses, restaurants, and winery. A 40-minute drive to Traverse City offers Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, annual Cherry Festival, restaurants, and local theatre entertainment.

This home away from home offers the comforts and amenities in a cozy, warm eco-friendly setting for relaxation, decompression, and an opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and friends. A selection of coffee, tea, spices, and essential cookware for meal preparation is available, Wi-Fi and Smart TV for indoor entertainment, and two kayaks, a 12’ aluminum rowboat, propane and charcoal grills, and fire pit for outdoor entertainment.

As this is an eco-friendly environment, removal of footwear is encouraged (indoor shoes or slippers an alternative option) in order to protect indoor setting from outdoor toxins such as bacteria. This is also a pet-free environment for the protection of those with allergies.

Also close by:
Downtown Cadillac: 9 mi
Caberfae Ski Resort: 13 mi
Crystal Mountain Resort: 28 mi
Eldorado Golf Course: 11 mi
Lakewood on the Green: 12 mi
Cadillac Country Club: 8.3 mi
Sleeping Bear Dunes: 58 mi
Leahy’s Rock Vineyard: 20 mi
White Pine Rail Trail trailhead: 9 mi
Meijer/Walmart: 8 mi
Meauwataka General Store: 3 mi

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Cadillac, MI

What's nearby

  • Adventure Island Family Fun Park - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lake Cadillac - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Lake Mitchell - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Cadillac Lake Park and Boat Dock - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 33 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Timbers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Tony's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Helsel's Chubby's Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hemlock Federal Campground - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Cottage - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for sharing your home:) the waterfront and sunrises were so beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

diana w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing cottage
very nice stay. clean-nice touches with chocolates on towels. everything we needed was there, near towns, but quite at the lake. needed to fix one recliner that didnt work, but not a big deal. great for our girls birthday trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend
Home was great, so many amenities, beautiful location. We had an amazing time. Definitely recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet retreat
We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S., Ionia, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful location. Great stay. Plenty of room for the family. We love Ruth's house
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away spot!
This is the second time staying here and we really liked it. Bonfires by the lake at night and fishing the many lakes in the area were highlights for us. The place is clean, the view is beautiful, and the Wi-Fi has been updated to a faster speed, which helped entertain us on the day we got rained out. We plan to stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay. The place was everything we were looking for! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for day trips!
Clean cottage. Great location for day trips to the Traverse City area / other surrounding Lake communities and Sleeping Bear sand dunes. Host's communications were clear, friendly. VERY affordable!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
Nice and quiet. Beautiful view! Great little place to stay and had everything we could need to enjoy our stay. Wonderful friendly owner. Would recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodward Lake sanctuary
We enjoyed our stay at Ruth’s place! There were very thoughtful, unexpected touches such as chocolates on our pillows, fresh flowers on the table when we arrived, and a stack of wood already prepared and ready to light in the firepit! The lake is calm and serene, and overall location is a nice launching point to adventures throughout northwest Michigan. The cottage itself is as described; nothing fancy, but affordable, clean and adequate space for our family of five. Thank you Ruth!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Property very clean, area very quiet and peaceful, right by the lake, fishing boat and kayaks available. Everything you need for great time is there. We spend amazing time at this property and we definitely will be back next year. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
Excellent communication, beautiful view, nicely stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck V., Leonard, MI.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Play Time
Beautiful location, very clean accommodations, quiet neighborhood, great neighbors, no bugs, I’ll be back next summer for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake cottage retreat
Dear Ruth, This cottage is so cute and cosy and feels like we came home! You have made this cottage so comfortable and thiught of everything! The lake is amazing and we were able to enjoy morning sunrises, swans, sand cranes and geese. Our family came over and we enjoyed the kayaks and rowboat and fishing on the lake. The firepit was set up and and ready to go and we had smores after a great day on the lake. Thanks afain for a great stay. We have shared with our friends and family what a wonderful cottage this was and looking forward to coming back! Jackie Monteith Ps, thanks for so many extra touches like the fresh flowers on the kitchen table, candy bowl in the living room, mints on the towels and firepit set up for the fire made it extra special!! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean / Comfortable
Worked great for our hunting trip. Loved the fire pit. Kitchen well stocked with utensils, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

christa c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful with a great view
The back porch made my vacation! There is a small screened in back porch that is perfect for a cup of coffee, a stack of books and a view of the lake. I didn't need much more than that.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing, shopping and relaxing
Upon entering, we were very impressed with the cleanliness and neatness of our house. We enjoyed all of the room and the amenities we were afforded. From the kind communication to the fresh flowers, we were more than pleased with our accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanest!
We absolutely loved this property! It was the cleanest place we have ever stayed! All the essentials were there and organized in a very uncluttered manner. We really liked having the space to actually store our belongings/food. Made us feel like we were home! We appreciated the kayaks & firewood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet lakeside retreat
Cleanest property we have ever rented. Quiet lakeside retreat. Enjoyed kayaking, and the enclosed porch for the fire works that we’re going on over the lake. (4th of July). Close to beautiful cadalliac. Enjoyed near by restaurants, Convenient to shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Michigan
It was a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than we expected
Place was very nice and clean inside. Bring your clothes, toiletries, and food and your pretty much set. Everything you need is there... amenities were beyond impressive. We had a nice time in the nearby state park and grilling by the firepit while relaxing watching wildlife in/around the lake. Thank you very much for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls week
The place was beautiful, close to everything we wanted to do. We went to lake Mitchell twice, lake cadillac once, Traverse City/lake Michigan twice and even went tubing down the Platte. We had so much fun. Only downfall was that we couldn't swim in the lake we were at, it was beautiful to sit by in the morning and have coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teruko J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home
We enjoyed our stay. The home was cozy and clean. The neighborhood was quiet, the lake was beautiful, & it wasn't too far from town. The only issue we had (not really even an issue), my daughter & I were too tall for the shower head but we adapted. We will stay again if the need arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in Cadillac
Ruth is truly a SuperHost! Stayed during the Christmas Holiday and the special Holiday touches were so sweet! We even had Christmas lights on upon checking in. This is our second time staying and will not be our last. Not only did we have the essentials but many extras Ruth really thinks of everything a guest may need. Very clean and comfortable, leaps and bounds over a Hotel room. Super easy check in and great communication. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023