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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, video library
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Hideout in the Woods

A down to earth 4 bedroom, 2 bath home nestled in the woods that features 2 large gathering rooms (one is a theater room) and a huge covered front porch. There is a full kitchen and two separate eating areas. We also have an external gameroom/hangout in our big red barn called the Hideout Saloon.

The main part of the house was built by my grandad in 1946.

The trim around the doors and windows are all made from aged pine that he had saved in the 1950's.

We have central air and heat.

There is a 4 foot fire ring perfect for cooking, making s'mores, or just relaxing.
There is a washer and dryer for your use.

We have a charcoal grill for you to use...bring your own charcoal and starter fluid.

There is a tankless water heater so you can take back to back showers. Sorry no bathtubs.

Come relax and just chill. The sandy beach is only a mile away as is the rest of town or relax on our 42ft covered porch

Firewood is available to use if it is in the shed. If not, then Jack can deliver a full cord of oak if you desire for around $80. Please contact him directly prior to your stay and mention that you are staying at Hideout in the Woods. 989-370-0822. He is cash only and can dump the wood right by the firepit.

The Hideout Saloon is now open and equipped with a pool table, dart board, foosball, sound system, player piano, and custom made bar. This space can be heated by 2 propane heaters that we provide along with the tanks. You are responsible for the propane.
Make sure you checkout the pictures. Please note that the Hideout Saloon is available to you, but please do not review us on its cleanliness as it lives in the woods in an old pole barn.

Property manager

Steve Vaughan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking in the house, do it at the firepit

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Stay off furniture, dog cage available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: there are non-gated stairs
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hideout Woods House Au Sable Charter Twp
Hideout Woods Au Sable Charter Twp
Hideout in the Woods Oscoda
Hideout In The Woods Oscoda
Hideout in the Woods Private vacation home Oscoda
Hideout in the Woods Private vacation home
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Hideout in the Woods Oscoda
Hideout in the Woods Private vacation home
Hideout in the Woods Private vacation home Oscoda

About the neighborhood

Map
Au Sable Charter Twp, MI

What's nearby

  • Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Serradella Golf Course - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lakewood Shores Resort - Blackshire Golf Course - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Tawas Point State Park - 27 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 29 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Desi's Taco Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ausable Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideout in the Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hideout in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideout in the Woods?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Hideout in the Woods located?

This family-friendly Oscoda vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Lake Huron is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Hideout in the Woods Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great place for the family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
This is the 2nd time we stayed, and will book again for our next winter get away. Great place and location. We have up to 8 adults, plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family accommodations!
Lots of room for our 9 family members, our dog, and for local family to visit. It’s a clean and comfortable place with all the amenities you’d need. We enjoyed the fire pit, Saloon, and what a media room!! We were very close to stores, restaurants and such too. Thank you Steve!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Taylor I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short stay
My extended family and I were in the area for a wedding and needed a place that could house 6 adults and 7 kids ranging in age from 1-7. This was a great find and we loved utilizing the outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Close to eveything including multiple bars and beaches. Has everything you need for a getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds
We were very comfortable, it was nice having all the space we each had our own bedroom and played at the table in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Oscoda House in the Woods
We were pleased. The barn/man cave is very nice and a great place to gather. Thanks for the great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hideout
Had an awesome time..loved the scavenger hunt!!!! And was located great spot secluded in woods but close to town 😁😁
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and room for everyone and everything you need
A wonderful property with space for the whole family and then some! We enjoyed the bonus of the saloon and spent a great time playing the games in there. Absolutely loved the privacy of being in the woods and the trails get not far from stores and the towns. Comfortble beds and plenty of places to sit and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and Beautiful
This house is the perfect up north get away in the woods. Plenty of room, close to town, so much to do and plenty of room to spread out. The theater surround sound and saloon was fun for the kids and adults. The kitchen has all you need. The front porch was a perfect morning spot for coffee and we even had deer walk through the front yard. Plenty of room to park the boat and the beds were also very comfortable. The communication with the host was top notch. You won't be sorry if you book here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and convenient
Brought in the New Year around the fire ring and enjoyed games in the saloon. Bathrooms/Shower was nice. The location of the cabin to town was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids loved the movie room
Saw a bald eagle
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oleksiy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and cozy house in the wood
We love to stay in this absolutely comfortable and large in space house, Very clean, nice inside decoration, soft memory foam matrasses and big pillows. We had fun in saloon and outside by the fire pit. Definitely recommended !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We absolutely loved our stay. It was clean and so much space for everyone. Although we didn't get a chance to hang out in the barn we did check it out. The porch may have been one of our favorite places huge and covered so you could enjoy the storms we had while there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Benjamin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun property!
We had a goos time here. The place was very cute and it had a old house feel(because it is). The layout was somewhat confusing but we liked that about the place! The barn was fun and so was the scavenger hunt they provided. Easy check in. The projector room was angood time too. Would recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleotte T., Redford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Wonderful
The property is exactly as its listed plus much more. Its very spacious throughout, with everything we needed already there. The porch and projection room are everything, with a year round Christmas tree, we loved it! My family have over 15 years of renting properties and I can say without a doubt this one is in the top 10 Two suggestions: barn needs better insulation for the winter months and the two upper rooms could use small tvs. The owner was so nice and he communicated well, any questions were answered fast. Thank You Steve for such an unforgettable experience, we'll definitely be back in the summer months 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Sara A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect rustic getaway
Easy to feel far away from everything when you’re at Steve’s place! Spent three days with a group of friends, had everything we needed to cook and hang out comfortably. The outdoor space is fantastic and there is plenty of room for a lot of people. Self-cleaning check out was fine, but not a very powerful washing machine to try to do 6 beds worth of linens/towels all before a noon check out. I would maybe bring my own sheets next time to avoid the trouble. It was also not totally clean when we arrived - tons of dust bunnies and grime. Could use a heavier deep cleaning more regularly, but I know it’s a busy season. Everything else was great, and Steve was a terrific and communicative host. Thank you, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Austin B.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Bedbugs
First night there, my sister woke up and noticed her bed was filled with little red bed bugs. She has bites all over her. The host sent someone to spray. She saw a bedbug and said, "yes, that's a bed bug, we use this spray all the time, IT WORKS". She did not go through every room like she says. The host is trying to say it's fleas from my dog. My dog was never in that room prior. The host and cleaning attendant are very rude. I was hung up on. This is not a listing anyone should use. With such good reviews, we are very aur
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in May
What a cozy, unique, & homey cabin in Northern Michigan. We spent this weekend with our niece's & nephews (12 of us) as a getaway Christmas Gift. This was our 1st time doing this & this will Not be the last time. This place was PERFECT for our weekend. Most all of us had never explored this part of Michigan and loved exploring. We saw scenic overviews & climbed dunes of the AuSable River, beach front of Lake Huron, and Huron-Manistee National Forests Lumberman's Monument, it was a Blast and the "Hideout in the woods" was in a ideal location for that! The cabin held us all Very comfortably, absolutely loved the dinner table that we ALL fit at. The theater room was a great place for games & entertainment. Scavenger hunt entertained & challenged the kids. Amazing fire pit ring we spent LOTS of time around. I can Not say enough about how fantastic Steve(the owner) was at fast responses to all of my Q's, and I had a lot of them as this was my 1st vrbo rental ever. My husband and the kids all raved about how comfortable the beds were & we all LOVED the hideout saloon. My only disappointment was how fast our time went. Everyone was already taking about "next year". Thank you, "Hideout in the woods" for being the place where we made unforgettable memories with our family, that are priceless!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideout!!
The house was very spacious, but we still spent most of our time on the covered front porch and yard. Plenty of room for our family to spread out if they chose. Plenty of the essentials are stocked (tp, shower supplies, etc). Very much appreciated
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Perfect house for a group of friends who went on a golf trip. The saloon is great. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
This place was great! So private and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Stay
A sense of isolation yet close to amenities. Only a mile or so from town and close to a beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandi s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes you should stay here!
We had a great time relaxing in the woods! It was winter so we didn’t spend a lot of time outside. We did however use the saloon and play pool and foosball and darts! Inside it’s a charming cabin with 4 bedrooms. Cute little twin beds are slid into the wall in upstairs bedrooms creating sleeping places for more people. Huge table in main part of house for meals and board games. It’s quiet, no one bothers you and yet there’s a store a mile away if you need something. Host was also very easy to contact and ask questions. Nice little cabin in the woods in rural northern Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Owners were amazing place was spotless and easy to find. Hoping to be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022