Lakeside Retreat | Hot Tub, Kayak, Arcade, Pontoon

This "up north" lakefront retreat is equipped with all the amenities you could ever want for your next family vacation. The home features a gas fireplace, 3 gas log stoves, 3 deck levels, an arcade, video games, karaoke, pool table, streaming channels, firepit, kayaks, canoes, a hot tub, outdoor bar, yard games, and pontoon rental available all while being the largest lot on the private all sports Todd Lake.

This entertainment centric home will leave you with unforgettable memories.

★THE SPACE★

Lakeside Lodge is adorned with knotty pine tongue and groove throughout the main level, for a rich, warm and welcoming feeling for your "up north" escape. Spread across three expansive floors of this large family retreat, you'll find something for every member of the family. The home has 10 sliding glass doors to fill the home with natural light, provide easy access to one of the three levels of decks, and expansive views of the massive back yard and outdoor entertainment epicenter all along the private, all sports, Todd Lake. This home is perfect for iconic summer experiences or cozy fall and winter getaways.

The main floor features a bunk room and gaming center with a wall mounted tv, pool table, gas burning log stove, two sliders that open onto the deck and a private bath and shower. Connected to this is the main living space with an additional wall mounted tv, river rock fireplace, arcade, video game console, karaoke machine and a plethora of board games. The kitchen and dining space are located through the foyer with connected laundry and bathroom facilities and another gas fired log stove.

The master bedroom is located on the second floor with it's own private balcony and en suite bathroom. Our "Big Bear" kid's suite is located on the second floor as well with it's own private bathroom, playroom area and beds.

The walkout lower level provides a private suite, living, and sleeping areas, an additional bathroom, and ground floor access to the lower deck, year-round hot tub, outdoor bar and outdoor entertainment areas.

The home is centrally located near the White Pine and Marquette trail systems, ORV and snowmobile trails, hiking and public lands, as well as many rivers, lakes and streams. It is the perfect jumping off point for year-round outdoor entertainment, or coming together with friends and family.

Located in Central Michigan, our Lakeside Lodge sits in the middle of on a large parcel just a few minutes from Reed City, Michigan and the nearby towns of Chase, Hersey, Evart, Big Rapids, Sears, Marion, and Tustin. Central Michigan is the perfect destination at only an hour and a half from Grand Rapids, two and a half hours from Detroit, and three and a half hours from Chicago.

Book your up north experience today!

The pontoon rental is seasonally available for additional summer fun.

⭐️ 5 STAR HOSTS ⭐️

Forest & Flow Retreats focuses on unique homes and experiences so our guests can build memories for years to come. Over 15% of our bookings come from repeat guests, something we are very proud of. As you may have guessed from our name, we target natural properties with water or forest features that create a calm, peaceful and tranquil environment far removed from the hustle of day to day life.

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and believe in protecting public lands through conservation efforts and the associated funds raised through hunting, fishing, and orv licenses.

We believe our homes and public lands should be a safe space for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or ethnicity.

Each year, we donate a portion of our earnings to public land trusts and / or conservation efforts so that our waters and land can be protected for years to come.

We have hosted tens of thousands of guests over the years across our properties, helping family and friends have a memorable experience!

★KEY FEATURES★

🏠 Entire Private Home
🛌 Premium Beds, Pillows & Linens
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
♨️ Year Round Hot Tub
🔥 Indoor Gas Fireplace & 3 Gas Fired Log Stoves
🪵 Multiple Outdoor Wood Firepits
🍖 Multiple Grilling Options
🐶 Dog Friendly
🛶 Kayaks, Canoes, Tubes & Outdoor Activities
🎤 Karaoke
🎮 Video Game & Arcade
🛜 Highspeed Internet & WiFi
📺 Netflix & Disney+
🛥️ Pontoon Boat Rental Onsite

✨ Starlight Nights
🌲 Hundreds of Acres of National Forest
🏃‍♀️ Miles of Hiking

🌸 Spring Blossoms
☀️ Summer Sun
🍁 Fall Foliage
❄️ Winter Wonderland

★NATURAL ATTRACTIONS★

The home is located in a perfect area for outdoor enthusiasts and is close to:

🎣 Rivers – The Muskegon River, Hersey River and Manistee Rivers branches
🚤 Lakes – Rose Lake, Big Lake, Indian Lake, Chippewa Lake, Sunrise Lake, and Big Long Lake
🌲 Public Lands – Cadillac State Forest Area, Roscommon State Forest Area, Mark Knee Memorial GEMs, Sugar Boal State Land, Mud Lake Recreation Area, Pere Marquette State Forest, Au Sable State Forest and Haymarsh Lake State Game Area
🚲Bike Trails – Pere Marquette State Trail and White Pine Trail are both part of the rails to trails program.
🏃‍♀️Hiking trails are abundant in the state forests and at Mud Lake Trail Loop

★OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES★

Being in Central Michigan provides a host of year-round activities:

✔ Exercise – Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Backpacking
Water Sports – Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing
✔ Power Sports – ORV Trails / Side by Side (SXS) Trails, Off Road Motorcycle Trails, Touring Motorcycle Trails
✔ Winter Activities – Snowmobiling, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
✔ Fall Activities – Color Tours, Leaves Changing, Corn Mazes, Salmon Fishing, Cider / Winery Tours, Apple Picking
✔ Hunting – Whitetail Deer; Bear; Turkey; Predator; Pheasant, Woodcock, Grouse and Upland Bird; Goose, Duck and Other Waterfowl; Small Game Hunting
✔ Fishing – Bass, Lake Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Steelhead
✔ Golfing – Rose Golf Course, Birch Valley Golf Course, Spring Valley Golf Course

★FURTHER AWAY★

Located less than an hour away are the cities of Mt. Pleasant and Cadillac. Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University while Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts who will be going on day time adventures, Manistee National Forest and Roscommon's Au Sable State Forest are also under an hour's drive.

★GUEST ACCESS★

Our guests have full access and use of the entire home and surrounding land. If you are unsure where the property lines end, please ask and we can assist! The privacy and safety of our guests and neighbors is very important to us.

Access is provided through a remote digital keypad, controlled through our Ring security system. Parking is convenient and close to the home, we only ask that guests do not park or drive on the lawn.

As a remotely located, rural home we manage travel times between our properties for turnovers between guests based on expected arrival times and the most efficient routes. Often, we can accommodate an earlier check in, just ask us in the days before your reservation and we will do our best to help!

🏠 Entire Private Home
🌲 Private (Not Shared) Outdoor Spaces
🅿️ Ample Parking
📞 24 / 7 / 365 Phone & SMS Support
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🛡️ Professionally Monitored Security by Ring Alarm Pro

★LOCATION DESCRIPTION★

Located on the largest lot on the 75 acre, all-sport Todd Lake, the property is tree-lined and features a large outdoor entertaining space, significant shorelines and a private dock. The lake has a boat launch, so bring your jet skis, pontoon or bass boat!

The home is private, secluded, and modern allowing you the freedom to enjoy yourselves while still being just a short drive to restaurants, stores and other conveniences. The surrounding cities and towns provide adequate dining options and we make recommendations in our guidebooks.

If you want seclusion from neighbors and freedom to enjoy yourself, this is the place.

★NEARBY CITIES & TOWNS★

➡️ Reed City, MI; 7 Miles / 13 Minutes
➡️ Hersey, MI; 9 Miles / 14 Minutes
➡️ Le Roy, MI; 9 Miles / 14 Minutes
➡️ Chase, MI; 13 Miles / 18 Minutes
➡️ Evart, MI; 16 Miles / 21 Minutes
➡️ Sears, MI; 20 Miles / 26 Minutes
➡️ Big Rapids, MI; 22 Miles / 29 Minutes
➡️ Baldwin, MI; 24 Miles / 30 Minutes
➡️ Cadillac, MI; 26 Miles / 30 Minutes

★FURTHER AWAY★

➡️ Marion, MI; 26 Miles / 34 Minutes
➡️ Barryton, MI; 32 Miles / 38 Minutes
➡️ Chippewa Lake, MI; 25 Miles / 39 Minutes
➡️ Clare, MI; 42 Miles / 51 Minutes
➡️ Mt. Pleasant, MI; 62 Miles / 64 Minutes
➡️ Grand Rapids, MI; 76 Miles / 69 Minutes
➡️ Detroit, MI; 205 Miles / 3 Hours 14 Minutes
➡️ Chicago, IL; 253 Miles / 3 Hours 40 Minutes

★EVENTS & USAGE★

We get frequent requests from guests to use our homes for weddings, family reunions, camping, or other large gatherings. Many of these types of events are high-impact and can affect future guest stays, so we carefully manage them.

If this is something you are looking for, we can discuss details and whether any additional fees would apply.

In the event your preferred dates are already taken, or you are traveling with a larger group, please view our other listings or reach out to us as we provide numerous rental options in the region.

★ADDITIONAL SERVICES★

For an additional fee, we can provide concierge tailored services for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays or weddings.

🔨 A handyman is available for minor to moderate repairs, 24/7/365.
🔧 Professional services are available for major repairs, 24/7/365.
🧹 Cleaning services can be performed mid stay for guests who want a hotel experience for an additional cost.

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