Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Atlanta, MI

Garland23 min drive
Clear Lake State Park30 min drive
Little Bear Lake44 min drive
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

House is beautifully 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 3 separate living areas and additional sleeping in basement. House is 1750 square feet so there's plenty of space to spread out. Interior is completely finished with knotty pine. Located on beautiful Avery Lake in Atlanta Michigan adjacent to hundreds of acres of state forest. A natures lover paradise.

Family room features a 50 inch TV with satellite TV and some board games. Living room features a fully functional wood burning fireplace, 50 inch TV with satellite, 2 recliners and couch. Walk out basement has game room (air hockey, table shuffleboard, ping pong, table for games/cards), couch, mini-fridge and 2 twin beds.

Sleeps 8: Linens provided. Loft bedroom has king bed, two main floor bedrooms each have queen bed, two twin beds in the basement.

House has two main floor bathrooms (one with tub/shower combination and the other with stand up shower).

Property features: Horseshoe pit, throwing block (for axes or knives - must bring your own), campfire pit (hot dog forks and campfire pie cookers on site), gas grill, canoe, 5 kayaks, 2 paddle boards and boat dock.

Avery Lake is 350 Acre All-Sport Lake with quiet hours from 7 pm to 10 am. Quiet hours are for fishing and observing nature. This lake has a mostly natural shoreline and beautifully clean water. Two-thirds of lake is surrounded by state forest land. Excellent fishing for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Sucker, Sunfish, Walleye, and Yellow Perch.

Canoe, kayak and life jackets are available. Please use at your own risk. Bring your own boat, jet-skis, etc. Boat launch 1/2 mile down the road at Avery Lake State Campground and park at our dock. Rental boats are available from Twin Lakes Marina in Lewiston and able to be delivered to Avery Lake for your use.

Avery Lake offers excellent swimming opportunities for families of all ages. There's a nice beach at the state campground 1/2 mile from the house.

ATV/Snowmobile riders paradise. There's miles and miles of trails throughout the state land. Many of the trails are groomed.

Excellent home base for day trips. Only one hour to Cross in the Woods Shrine in Indian River, 90 minutes to Mackinac City. Take the kids on a ferry ride to Mackinac Island or across the Mackinac Bridge to the UP of Michigan.

We want your family to enjoy northern Michigan as much a we do. Our family vacations are always best if our entire family is together which includes our beagle Reilly and our Labrador Duke. We welcome your dog to vacation with you as long as the these rules are followed:
1. Must be up to date on all vaccinations.
2. Must be on current heart worm, flea/tick preventative (area is wooded and there are ticks around).
3. Must be friendly (non-aggressive breed), house trained and NOT get on any furniture.
4. Must not be allowed to roam free outside.
5. Must be crated when not with family.
6. Owner must clean up all pet waste from yard.
7. Pay additional pet cleaning fee (house must be allergy free for next guests).

Property manager

Michelle Kecskes

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No child size life jackets are available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$100/pet fee per stay. If over 7

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on property will void your deposit.

Do NOT burn pine in fireplace (burn hard wood only). One bushel of firewood per night stay included.

Take your trash will you or pay $5.00/bag (deducted from security deposit). Must clean up after your pet - or you will forfeit your security deposit.

NO SMOKING on property. Smoking will forfeit your security deposit.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Atlanta

Located in Atlanta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wild Frontier Fun Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and West Twin Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Atlanta, MI

What's nearby

Garland - 23 min drive
Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic - 24 min drive
Clear Lake State Park - 30 min drive
Little Bear Lake - 44 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park - 72 min drive

Restaurants

Chatter's Bullpen Bar & Grill - 20 min drive
Lucky D's - 19 min drive
Elk Crossing Cafe - 19 min drive
J D's Pizza Place - 20 min drive
The Baklava Shop - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature lovers paradise w/direct access to lake, trails & ample trailer parking. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Garland, West Twin Lake and Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic. Wild Frontier Fun Park and Little Bear Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway Location

Had a wonderful time. Cabin is beautiful and was wonderfully decorated for Christmas. We were hoping to do more winter outdoors activities, but the weather did not cooperate. We did, however enjoy our time together playing games as a family and watching some Christmas movies. The cabin is definitely off the beaten path, but we loved the secluded little neighborhood. The cabin had wifi, but cell service in the area is very limited.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

18 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat,clean,thoughtful homeowners.

Peaceful walks, comfortable accommodations, family competitions. This made for a great experience for all.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

27 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Beyond expectation. Anticipated all of our needs plus.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanci M.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a nature lover’s paradise

The house was lovely - clean, inviting, & well appointed especially in the kitchen. Plenty of outside space - perfect porch, fire pit, & small dock. Garage access was nice with dogs as a staging and clean up spot before entering the house. Nice walking/hiking options both around the small neighborhood and the vast trail system that is steps from the door which allows endless outdoor exploration. Good location for day trips - ~30 mins to Gaylord & under 1 hr to Mackinaw City/Island & Alpena. Lastly, but critical, the primary bed was comfortable. There was even a massive dog bed that our pups took full advantage of. All in all, the space felt like home.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean & cozy

House was very clean and cozy and the beds are super comfy. Great variety of kitchen wares and of great quality also, which isn’t common, so thank you for that! Of course the game room is always a hit. The location is sweet if you like being out in the boonies and want to unplug and go exploring.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Kecskes

We've enjoyed vacationing on Avery Lake for many years (using local hotels and other property rentals) that never allowed our dogs. In spring 2018 our dream up north house came up for sale and we were fortunate enough to be able to buy it. We're now ready to share our home with you and your four legged family members to make your own up north vacation memories.

Why they chose this property

We're offering an affordable family vacation spot that won't break the bank. This home is the ideal place to do everything outdoors or to do nothing. Spend the day riding the trails, boating on the lake, paddle boarding, fishing or just sit relax in the hammock with a good book. Curl up the the fireplace, popcorn and a good movie. The choice is yours.

Avery Lake is a clean lake for fishing, water sports and boating. It's surrounded by state forests and only an hour or so from tourist attractions in Gaylord, Indian River and Mackinac.

What makes this property unique

Free Wifi to help keep you connected (if you want to).

Central Air - a rare find in a northern Michigan house.

Located in Atlanta - The ELK Capital of Michigan and the only city in Michigan located on the 45th parallel.