You will find your "Great Escape" and tons of country fun at this terrific, private location just off of Lake Skegemog in the Rapid City/Elk Rapids area. The Great Escape was originally an up north camp in the mid 1960s/70s and now is a wonderful northern retreat. Take your family back to when kids played outside and grown-ups relaxed on the porch sipping ice tea on a warm summer day. Featuring a total of 3 bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms in the main house. You can bring the entire family with an additional 2 rustic bunk houses outside that are great for the kids or adventurous adults. Two-level house. Sleeps 6. (new kitchen summer 2022) Will consider short stays during any season. Prime summer season 3-night minimum.
1 king pillow top, 1 twin, and 1 queen on the upper level and 1 full and a sofa bed on the main level in main house. There is also window air conditioning on the upper level. 5 bunks (10 twins) in the Eagle bunk house. The Fox bunk house has a queen mattress and window air conditioning. No bathrooms in the bunk houses. Direct TV/DVD, and high speed internet.
Situated on 2 grassy acres it is perfect for outdoor games (yard games are provided), mini baseball field and badminton court. Also included a slackline and a small climbing wall for the little athletes in your family. Roast marshmallows on the fire pit at night under the clear northern skies at night. There are 2 grills provided for big family picnics. 3 hammocks for napping. Relax under the shade of tall trees or stretch out on a blanket. This is how a vacation should feel. So much fun! Shower outdoors under the stars too in the outdoor shower. Huge covered porch with Adirondack chairs and enough room to eat outdoors.
Walk 1/4 mile to Lake Skegemog access. 3 miles to Elk Lake access. 6 miles to Torch Lake access. About 15 minutes to Elk Rapids. 18 miles to Horse Show. 1/2 hour to Traverse City .
Pets welcome. No smoking. Linens provided. Window air conditioner upstairs only.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 6.
Bedroom 1: King bed || Bedroom 2: Queen bed || Bed 3: Double ||
2 Bunk Houses with Bunks.
OUTDOORS: Deck/patio, Grill, Lawn/garden, Outdoor play area, Badminton, Climbing wall, Hammock, Firepit, Mini baseball field, Outdoor games, Outdoor shower, Porch, Near lake, Exceptional views
INDOORS: WIFI, Board games, Flat panel TV, DVD player, CD player, Stereo system, Fireplace
KITCHEN: Coffee maker, Dishes & utensils, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Pantry items, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Dining table, Kitchen island, Cookware, Spices
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, Linens & towels, Window A/C, Fans, Smoke alarms, Heating
PARKING: Space for 7 vehicles
-- POLICIES –
- Pets allowed with fee
- No smoking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.