Entire home

Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun.

Photo gallery for Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun.

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun.

Waterfront House on Scenic Loon Lake
Nestled in the forest, this lakefront home has it all. You can enjoy panoramic views from the stunning open concept communal space. But, why stay inside when the large private yard includes a scenic bluff and shoreline on Loon Lake? Of Michigan’s 11,000+ inland lakes, Loon Lake in Hale, Michigan, has to be one of the gems. It is tranquil, yet rated for all-sports, so whether you are looking for a quiet getaway or a family holiday of active fun, you won’t be disappointed. Come visit anytime—we promise, it is spectacular in every season!

Indoor Space: Chuck the Buck welcomes you!
This house has 2900 sq. ft. of living space with all the comforts and conveniences of home. The cathedral ceiling of the entry level creates a huge gathering space with enough lounge seating for everyone. It is open to a fully equipped kitchen and indoor dining around the dinette table or at island bar stools. Yes, we have a large screen TV, but don’t forget to check the entry cabinet for games and puzzles. The entry level also has two spacious master bedrooms with comfortable king size beds, two full bathrooms and a dedicated laundry room. Off season visitors (Oct-May) may appreciate the warmth and ambiance of the gas fireplace.

The giant upstairs loft includes a half bath, lots of sleeping space (queen, bunkbed, twin bed), couches for hanging out, desks for your students or the work-from-home folk, and even a play area with a few toys for the kiddos. On the upstairs landing, you will also find a book nook with a selection of classics and a beanbag chair to nestle into. Also available, an electric piano—please respect the instrument, children must be supervised.

Coming May 2024, more available square footage at the walk-out level (pool table, seating area).

Outdoor Space: Gather, Visit, Play, Make Memories!
This is why you book here! Enjoy outdoor meals on the full-length deck (propane barbeque available), a tranquil morning with a cup of coffee on the lower patio, or sunset campfires at the top of the bluff (firepit and firewood provided). The 35’ elevation enhances the view! Wide, gradual, sturdy steps provide access to the lake level or take the switchback walking path down the hill (new). Lakeside improvements (2023) created a 106’ ribbon of flat land at the lakefront (construction pictures posted--grass has now come in). Dock (May 15-October 30) provides access to gradual slope and sandy bottom Loon Lake for loads of waterfront fun. Guests are welcome to use our two kayaks and one canoe (paddles and keyhole style lifejackets provided). Please bring custom fit lifejackets for children and non- swimmers. Motorized watercraft are not included in the rental, but you may launch your own boat at the nearby Plainfield Township public access site for fishing or all-sports fun.

Tourist Stuff: You cannot do it all in one visit!
Hale is the gateway to the Huron National Forest, 20 miles from Lake Huron, close to multiple hiking, cycling, and skiing trails, many ORV trails for off roading in all seasons, golf courses, hunting, fishing, even shopping (if you must—Tawas) and so much more. Check the entryway guestbook for local options and add your own suggestions for future guests.

Property manager

Jim Proctor

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2900 sq ft (269 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Hale, MI

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake - 2 min walk
  • Long Lake Park and Boat Launch - 7 min drive
  • Long Lake - 8 min drive
  • Little Bass Lake - 10 min drive
  • Secord Lake - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Lake Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pickles Hard Hat Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Victorian Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Bob's Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Pizzeria & BBQ - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Loon Lake and Loon Lake Park. Loon Lake Nature Park and Long Lake Park and Boat Launch are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Make new memories! Vacation in the forest on Loon Lake: spacious; scenic; fun. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fall walk
This place is amazing! Spacious, clean, beautiful view and the house was everything we needed plus more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loon lake experience
Amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Loon cabin
We loved our stay at Lake Loon. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
The home is amazing!! The property has everything you could imagine. We rented a boat from a local place and had the best time of our lives. The shore is shallow and sandy, great for younger kids to play in or gradually wade out. The house is outfitted with everything you might need. The owners are fantastically kind. This house goes on my list of favorites.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Our family had such a great time at this location. The home was beautiful, fully stocked with everything we needed and was very clean. We had a bonfire all the time and the wood was supplied. We really enjoyed spending time in the water, btw, the water is crystal clear! The steps going to the water are not bad going down…coming back up was a little rough after spending hours floating on the water. If you have bad hips I wouldn’t recommend. Overall our experience at this home was fantastic and my family created wonderful lifelong memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Our family wanted a relaxing get away. This home is everything we were looking for! Amazing view, great location and home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We brought our family (8 of us) for a special trip before our kids move out of the house. This place surpassed our expectations and we had an amazing week. We felt spoiled. Everything was clean and seemed new. There is a great view of the lake and we kept our boat tied at the dock. The only downfall is 93 steps to the lake, but it is worth every step. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and friends gathering on the lake
Our group had a great weekend in this fabulous house on Loon Lake, equipped with everything we needed, inside and out. The house was spacious and comfortable. Beautiful lake views from every window. We kayaked, canoed and swam. We grilled dinner on the patio and enjoyed a bonfire, toasting marshmallows on the fire pit. Communication with the owners was excellent! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bridget k.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of a once in a lifetime trip
We stayed here at the end of our 5 Great Lakes in 24 hour trip. It was exactly what we needed. The lake was perfect; the sitting area made it so easy to stay down there for the day. Lots of room! The cottage itself was perfect. Ample living space and the bedrooms were great for each of the 3 couples. Jim and Lori were fantastic hosts and very responsive leading up to the trip. Would absolutely recommend and return if we had the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
The place was lovely! It was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. Communication with owners was very easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deer Camp
This place is perfect for camp of any sorts with large groups of people. Communication of the process is nice and easy with the owners. There's an absolutely beautiful view and so much to do in the area Looking forward to a trip back during ice fishing season already.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall color tour weekend
This place was exceptional. Everything we needed. Family that was staying at another place came on Saturday to watch the michigan football game. They couldn’t get it at the other place! Clean, beautiful. Would love to stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful loon lake
We had the most amazing time here with our dog over memorial day. It was so peaceful and quiet on the lake. There are lots of great areas both indoors and outdoors to spend time. Jim was extremely responsive to questions, including right when we got in at 10 pm for a question about how to turn the grill on. We only had 2 people, but there was a lot of room for additional people if you have a larger group. I would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
A few family members and I stayed for a weekend of ice fishing. We had a blast and have no complaints about the property. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House with great view of Loon Lake
The house was spotless, well stocked and exceeded our expectations. I rent several vacation homes each year and this is as good as any. Nice owners and if you have not been to Loon Lake you are in for a treat. I would definitely recommend this rental. 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Northville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and you can bring your doggie!
Absolutely stunning home and view! Totally relaxing and private. Lori and Jim were quick to respond when making a reservation. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall family getaway
We had an amazing long weekend at this beautiful home! Three generations (4 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 kids) were all very comfortable because the home is so spacious and cozy. We enjoyed the fall colors along the River Rd Byway. There were trails for hiking and scenic overlooks to accommodate all ages. Great communication from the owners and plenty of blankets, pillows, and anything needed in the kitchen. Excited to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view!! Beautiful home!
We absolutely loved staying at your property! The view was gorgeous and the house had all the comforts of home. We loved that you had tons of blankets and outdoor seating. The beds slept great and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
What a beautiful place, better than the pictures portray! The stairs are not difficult, my folks are 85 and they did fine. One of the best places we have stayed. Great communication with the owners and prompt. A+++
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Marcia Madhavi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay until the lake got a chemical infusion
We had a lovely 3 days at this spacious, clean lake house in mid-August. The views of the lake from the house and deck, and lake access- were great. Several adults found the mattresses to be uncomfortable, and it was inconvenient to have to drag 4 indoor chairs outside to supplement the 4 chairs at the deck table so that all 8 of us could eat together. Still, we would have rated this property higher if we hadn't had a negative experience on our 4th day. We were swimming in the lake in the morning when a neighbor hollered over that there had been an herbicide infusion in the lake that morning, making it unsafe for swimming (Glyphosate, Endothall Diquat Dibromide, and more). We were surprised and upset! We got our toddlers out of the water and into the shower ASAP. We couldn't use the lake for our last day and a half. When I messaged the hosts later, they said that they were sorry that this happened during our stay. They hadn't been notified about the herbicide treatment either. Still, we were paying guests that were unable to utilize the lake as planned. An offer to at lease reimburse us for lost lake time would have been appropriate and appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House w/ everything you need!
Everything went smooth and was as advertised, great communication and instructions for everything. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very serene
We absolutely loved the house .. view was spectacular The lake was great and was so nice to be able to use their kayaks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house!
This lake house is simply the best house and location I have stayed in. It has a beautiful deck overlooking a beautiful lake. We created so many wonderful memories sitting on the dock, floating in the water, and playing games at night. A fantastic place with fantastic owners!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim s., clinton township, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view and the Home was Spectacular
We had a great relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake house property
We loved this lake house property & our 2 family group really enjoyed our time there! The upstairs was perfect for our group of 6 kids to each have their own sleeping space but still be together. The house had all of the comforts of home & there wasn’t anything that seemed “missing” when we needed it. There are quite a bit of steps to the lake, but as long as we remembered everything we needed when we headed down then we were all good. The kids loved taking the kayaks out & the adults just stayed by the dock. The lake was so clear and we loved that the water was shallow off of the dock so that the kids could play without worries. The area was great too & we’ve already talked about planning a trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022