You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.
ENJOY YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT-Poplar Lake Lodge is a very secluded 4000 FT. lodge with a large stocked privately owned lake in Upper Michigan. Fish include Northern, Muskie, Large Mouth, Crappie and plenty of pan fish. Fifteen miles north of Little Bay De Noc and Rapid River, the closet town, which is a 35 minute trip due to the winding roads. Centrally located you have 3 Casinos, 4 golf courses, Marquette, Munising, Escanaba and Manistique all within 1 hour.Three rowboats, canoe, 2 paddle boats, 2 kayaks, 2 13.6 ft. paddle boards and trolling motor with a battery included, you can also bring your own 4 wheelers and ride them anywhere in the U.P. from our door step. (sorry but we do not allow gas motors or guest boats on the lake due to contamination, but you may bring additional trolling motors and batteries) also we have Wifi internet and Direct TV with led tv and Roko. We are centrally located in the Hiawatha National Forest in the middle of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior in Delta County. With no permanent residents for miles and a private dirt driveway 2.5 miles long and a locked gate 2.5 miles away and 1/2 miles from lodge, Enjoy the evening stars and if you are lucky the northern lights. (see pics) If peace and quiet and seclusion is what you are looking for, Poplar Lake Sporting lodge is the place for you.
Property manager
Charlie
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach sun loungers
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Car required
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Electric kettle
Toaster
Blender
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms
Shower
Jetted bathtub
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Foosball table
Table tennis
Arcade/game room
Video games
DVD player
Video library
Games
Books
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit
Laundry
Dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
3 total pets
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessible
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: We have certain areas on outside porch and deck.
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Things to do
Water sports equipment
Boat on site
Kayak on site
Swimming nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hunting nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking nearby
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)
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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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We do consider certain pets, must be preapproved.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Small sand beach and kiddee kindom with fishing.
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: 15
Seniors-only community
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the neighborhood
Rapid River, MI
What's nearby
Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Pine Lake - 38 min drive - 18.1 km
Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 52 min drive - 28.9 km
Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 55 min drive - 33.2 km
Munising Falls - 85 min drive - 52.9 km
Getting around
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 54 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. located?
This Rapid River vacation home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pole Creek Lake and Pine Lake. Round Lake is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Great place for large family vacations, we all had room to stretch and relax. We had regular communication with the owner checking on us and make sure there were no problems.
Perfect place to get away. Peaceful and secluded. 2nd year we have been to the cabin. Already booked for next year. Charles is a great host! Above and beyond for his guests!
Charlie, was kind enough to accommodate my special request. It was absolutely perfect, we had a lovey Christmas in the woods and the kids had a fantastic time playing in the snow. We had a cozy fire every day and spent the holidays enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The lodge was ideal for our special trip.
Everything was great! Beautiful scenery, lots of outdoor toys, fishing, and best of all - QUIET. Listening to the sound of water lapping the deck at night was so restful. Thanks for making our friend's getaway week so successful and fun!
Wonderful! Peaceful & perfect family friendly getaway!
Vacationed at Charlie's Lodge in July with my husband and four children ages 9, 8, 6, & 4. Everything was wonderful. If you're looking for a remote and peaceful get-away-from-it-all vacation, this place is for you! We only left the property once to get some groceries. There was so much to do! Charlie was very attentive and helpful. We definitely plan to come back!
Very nice secluded vacation home. Charles was very helpful. We were able to catch a few Northern Pike following his advice.
The 2 fishing boats provided are on the small side. Kids enjoyed the beach, riding the trails and camp fires.
Charlie is the perfect host! Our family has had a very busy, hectic year and we all needed some time away to rest. The lodge was very clean and well organized. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen in all of our VRBO stays. Charlie's directions to the lodge were spot on. A beautiful relaxing place to rejuvenate and recharge. Charlie went above and beyond to make our stay the best. Definitely will want to come back again!
We had a great week.Charlie was always available to answer questions.The fall colors came in with us.While we did not match any fish the lake view was phenomenal. Thank you Charlie for sharing.
Gerald L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Craig C.
23 October 2018
Great property and house
Charlie is good people all the way. The property has the most amazing views. I will be back there one day with my family when grandkids are older. I am group leader of 8 guys that go on excursion every year and to a man this was the best place we have stayed. The home owner is available to help and offer any tourist suggestions. A plus place. Just hope it is available when i want to go back.
Craig C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
10 June 2018
Perfect!
Was great! Was able to just have family time which is what we wanted. House had everything we needed. Lake was more beautiful in person, could just sit on deck for hours. Boys fished for hours at a time and loved it. Everyone wants to come back next year. Thanks Charlie!
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
2 August 2017
A Little slice of Heaven
Love, Love, Love this property! Very secluded and peaceful on it's own private lake. Had tons of fun fishing and exploring. We brought our own Kayaks, and loved the peaceful rides at dawn and dusk. As Charlie knows, driveway needs some holes filled so per previous comments, bring a car thats a bit higher off the ground. Plenty of fridge space to stock up on your groceries for the week. We've already booked for next year, cant wait to go back!
Heather R.
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
18 August 2018
Perfect vacation!
If you’re looking for relaxation, THIS is the place. It’s our second time coming here, and we love it. Fishing, corn hole, BBQing, Paddle boat, it’s got it. Nice place to go for relaxing and just spending time with family. The updates Charlie did since we were last there are great. The big fridge really helps. Charlie is helpful with anything you need or comment on, thanks for everything Charlie, we’ll be back again! Brian and Karen
We spent a week at this property, enjoying each others company, cooking, playing games, fishing, reading, playing pool, bad mitten, ping pong, campfires and all sorts of sand and water activities. It was a great removal of all distractions and all about being together. If your plan is to just relax, this is the place for you. The bugs were not our friends but Charlie had well prepared us for that and Off Deep Woods bug spray kept them at bay. Charlie does a great job of making sure you understand everything and is available at any time. Great vacation!
ARIANNA W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jane S.
10 November 2014
Awesome escape! No other place like it !
Just love this little piece of heaven! It is just what is needed after a hectic work place! I guess that is what the doctor ordered so I keep coming back for refills. This coming year will be my fourth trip and it is just like coming home.
Charlie is a wonderful host and always make sure everything is perfect even down to the bottle opener!
Love the solitude, going for walks with the dogs, and finding a different place for coffee in the morning with gorgeous views everywhere.
I look forward to coming back every year !
We had a fantastic week at Poplar Lake Lodge. Charlie was a great host and filled us in on all the nuances of lake life. We were looking for a private escape out in nature with great fishing and that is exactly what we got. The inside is spacious and equipped with everything we needed, and the inside simply paled in comparison, to what the outdoors offered when you walk down to the lake. We’ve been to many lake houses, and this is the first lake house that had a sandy beach for children, a total game changer. Also, kiddy kingdom was very helpful for our grandchildren as they sometimes get bored with the adults focused on fishing.
Thanks Charlie! We will be back.
The property is listed secluded, this may be an understatement, 30 minutes off the last main road. This was exactly what we were looking for.
Charlie is the most amazing host as he meets you at the lodge to go over all the unique features as this is a solar powered house. There were a couple small issues as we were the first quests for this summer, but Charlie quickly solved them and was very concerned about our experience.
Make sure you bring everything you need as it is about 45 minute drive for groceries. Mosquitoes are an issue but that's what you expect in the UP during the summer, just bring plenty of bug spray.
Nice beach with sandy bottom for the kids, fishing was good, though we were unable to catch any muskie.
Overall experience, without Charlie 4 1/2 stars, Charlie brings that up to 5 ++++ stars. Will be going back again.
Beautiful rustic resort way back in the wilderness. A beautiful lake in your back yard. We hit it at the peak color season and it was wonderful. The young folk loved the kayaks and bond fires every night. We all had a great time and the host was terrific.
We brought our six children, one set of our parents and adult brother to explore and rest deep in the woods during peak fall color. We enjoyed every aspect of what this place had to offer...sandy beach, kayaking, fishing, walking the two mile secluded driveway (which was GORGEOUS), rode our ATV around, played yard games in the yard, played pool, campfires...we had perfect weather and absolutely gorgeous colors. We even got to see the northern lights while we were there! Charlie is the best host we've had in our many years of renting through VRBO. He met us there and explained how the solar power things work, checked with me via text after our first 24 hrs there, later on when we realized the trolling battery was losing its charge he went right out and bought a new one. He was great for getting directions for us as well. This kitchen was also the best stocked kitchen of any rental we've ever stayed at. After our stay he called to ask for any suggestions on improvements and made sure we had a great time. Highly recommend this place for a secluded, peaceful, fun stay in the Northwoods of the UP.
Wonderful place to stay for peace and quiet and Family Fun. Our little ones loved the beach, paddle boards, kayaks and the playground.
Our big kids (men) loved being able to fish and play around. Us ladies enjoyed all of them staying busy.
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Our stay was very peaceful and quiet. The kids enjoyed paddle boats, kayaks and jumping off the floating dock, They also enjoyed feeding the swans that live on the lake.
We had a great time in game room playing pool, ping pong, foosball and darts. If you want off the grind vacation this is the place to go..