5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska | Cabina en Mancelona

Originally built in 1995, this A-frame lodge was once a rustic hunting and fishing cabin. It lived many years as a seasonal property before evolving into what you see today. This peaceful cabin sits amongst 5 acres of beautiful maple trees. What drew us to this property was the quaint Northern Michigan location and the knotty pine interior. There is something welcoming and relaxing about a peaceful, rustic-feeling retreat in the woods. This is how The Lodge: Our Northern Knotty was born.
The space
This cozy retreat is ideal for couples but fits up to five people (**max 4 adults**) looking for a place to detach, surrounded by towering maple trees. Inside you’ll find a kitchen with all the necessities and then some. (Unless a dishwasher is a necessity!) There is a peninsula with two stools, a stocked coffee and tea bar, and cozy seating in the living room around the wood stove. A staircase leads to the open loft where you will find a queen bed, closet, dresser, side table, ceiling fan, chair overlooking the loft, and desk with its own chair. On the main floor across from the bathroom is a small bunk room containing narrow twin bunks and a cubby-style dresser for some storage. The bathroom has a toilet, sink, vanity, wall heater, and standing shower (no tub). The mudroom is the perfect drop-zone and features the laundry area - we have an air mattress with a mattress topper available in this space for additional sleeping arrangements. There is an outdoor fire pit with four Adirondack chairs, along with wood provided at no extra charge for your use. The patio has a picnic table with an umbrella, a gas grill, and a charcoal grill (charcoal not provided). Please note there are two hammock hookups just past the fire pit; hammocks can be found in their bags inside the rope basket in the mudroom. The house has mini splits to control the heat and cooling.
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Pets and Pet Fee:
Up to 2 medium-size dogs are allowed at the cabin (sorry, no cats - your hosts are allergic!) and they MUST be housebroke, which means no puppies. :(
Please keep dogs in a crate if they will be left at the cabin unattended - this helps protects your fur baby and our personal property. The mudroom is a great climate controlled space for this.
The pet fee is $40. This covers labor and supplies for additional cleaning.
Guest access:
You have full access to the cabin, patio, and fire pit area. The property is marked with flags, so feel free to take a scenic stroll amongst our five acres. Just please be mindful and respectful of neighboring properties.
We love sharing our space with others, but we kindly ask you to comply with house rules because doing so helps us keep our retreat in great shape for future guests.
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Other things to note:
(1) There is currently no Wi-Fi available on the property - talk about truly detaching, right? A personal hotspot would be needed if this is a requirement for you (or use your phone as a mobile hot spot).
(2) Hunting, fireworks, and parties are not allowed.
(3) No smoking of **any kind** is allowed inside the cabin. Smoking outside is fine, but please dispose of your trash responsibly.
(4) We love sharing our space with others, but we kindly ask you to comply with house rules because doing so helps us keep our retreat in great shape for future guests.
(5) We have board games, a TV with several DVD's, books, lawn games, and more!
(6) This home is located on a single-track private dirt road. It may be muddy, have pot holes, etc.
(7) We do our best to keep firewood stocked, however, we don’t guarantee it. You may need to purchase a cord or two at the gas station down the road.
(8) Please note this home is located on 5 heavily wooded acres - you may encounter bugs/mosquitos and occasional wildlife.
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Distance from The Lodge: Our Northern Knotty to popular destinations:
Seven Bridges Nature Trail: 6.5mi
Torch Lake/Alden: 8mi
Vista Ridge Winery: 8mi
Grass River Natural Area: 8.1mi
Kalkaska: 8.5mi (Good stop for groceries - Family Fare, Northland Foods)
Mancelona: 8.5mi
Schuss and Shanty Creek: 11mi
Bellaire: 13mi
Torch Lake Cellars: 15mi
Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead: 16mi
GT Butterfly House Bug Museum(seasonal): 16mi
Elk Rapids: 20mi
Traverse City: 28mi
SkyBridge (Boyne Falls): 30mi
Gaylord: 33mi
Boyne City - Ski/Golf/Avalanche Bay Indoor waterpark: 37mi
Charlevoix: 41mi
Petoskey: 46mi

5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska Se encuentra en Mancelona. 5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska ofrece alojamiento, con Aire acondicionado, Mascota amigable, Ropa de cama/Ropa de cama, Entre otras comodidades. Estas características Cabina Aire acondicionado, Mascota amigable, Ropa de cama/Ropa de cama, Para que su estadía sea cómoda.

5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska posee 2 Dormitorios , 1 Baño, y ocupación máxima de 5 people. El alquiler mínimo para esta propiedad es 1 nights, Pero esto puede cambiar dependiendo de la temporada que planee quedarse. Los invitados anteriores lo han calificado 2, y VRBO lo etiquetó como un Cabina de primera calificación debido a los excelentes servicios prestados por el propietario o gerente de este Cabina, y ha proporcionado constantemente excelentes experiencias para sus invitados. La mayoría de las familias o invitados que lo usan lo recomiendan a sus amigos y algunos son invitados repetidos. Cabina tiene un vecindario amigable, y el Mancelona tiene lugares interesantes para visitar. Si quieres aprender más sobre el Cabina en Mancelona, Como lugares para visitar y cosas para hacer cerca, puede consultar a continuación para obtener más información.