Entire cabin·Private host

Relax on the banks of the Pere Marquette River!

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
TV, DVD player, table football, books
TV, DVD player, table football, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relax on the banks of the Pere Marquette River!

Beautiful woods, a warm fire, and a cozy cabin awaits you! This warm and spacious cabin is a rustic retreat on the Middle Branch of the Pere Marquette River. Lost Trail Lodge is close to restaurants and shops in the town of Baldwin. Perfect for people who enjoy getting outside, with nearby options including snowmobile trails, swimming, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, and hunting. Bring your dog, have a cozy campfire, or fish out the back door Apr-Sept! High speed Starlink WiFi!

The space
Come stay with us at Lost Trail Lodge! Overlooking the Middle Branch of the Pere Marquette River, this cabin offers a roomy and comfortable living space. Looking out the large picture windows, guests can enjoy views of the deck, woods, and river. The three large bedrooms are decorated in a vintage camping style. The master bedroom offers a queen bed, and a burgundy and navy canoeing/nautical style. Ever been camping in the Manistee National Forest? Head upstairs and you just might feel like you are there. The upstairs bedroom contains a full bed and a twin bed, along with a comfy chair. The basement bedroom might bring out a sense of adventure in those both young and old with two sets of twin bunks and a twin trundle!

Both bathrooms and the laundry room are accessible to guests staying at the Lodge. Lastly, the expansive deck allows loads of space to relax, watch and listen to the river, and maybe dine under the stars.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house, with the exception of the storage closet on the main floor, and a storage room in the basement. All common spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and dining room, game room, laundry room, and outdoor spaces are accessible to guests staying at Lost Trail Lodge. The TV has a Roku device for streaming (bring your logins), and there’s a camp guitar hanging in the living room if you’re musically inclined and want to jam 😀.

Additional rules
***Please be aware that there is a steep bank and stairs down to the river. For anyone who is physically unstable, children, the elderly, or those traveling with dogs, please be extremely careful (or avoid entirely) and use the hand rope provided. Additionally, the stairs inside the cabin are steeper than normal as well. Please use the handrail.***

Guests:
- Only guests registered in the original reservation are permitted to stay at Lost Trail Lodge.

- If we become aware of additional or different people staying at the cabin, the guest will be assessed a $100 fee for each additional/different person.

- We require that guests verify number of guests and pets before staying.

- Please make sure that all registered guests understand about the steep stairs down to the river.

- Clean up after yourselves please :-) We do not expect that you clean the entire cabin, but put things back where you found them, clean up the garbage inside and out, wash your dishes, and we do ask that you read the Guest Info Book for information on how things work in the cabin and checkout info and procedures. We promise it won't be too painful, and we don't believe in a laundry list of tasks for you to do for check out procedures.

-If guests have any issues at the cabin that are related to maintenance/cleanliness, damages, or anything else that requires our assistance, please notify us within 24 hours, but certainly before check out - we want your stay to be a good experience and we are glad to help!

-Also...Lost Trail Lodge is located in the woods, and on the beautiful Pere Marquette River. It is rustic and we have zero control over an occasional bug that meanders into the Lodge. Please dispose of them, or place them outside, and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature all around you. Sometimes those sights and sounds come from wildlife that live in the area. Anything from squirrels, mice and chipmunks, to snakes, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, porcupines, skunks, deer, and occasionally even a bear (although rare) do live nearby. Please be safe and stay away from the wildlife, and don't leave food out, or wrappings. These insects, birds, fish, mammals, and other creatures are part of what makes Lost Trail Lodge so great.

Pets:
- Service animals or one or two well behaved dogs are welcome at the Lodge. No dog should be left inside the cabin unattended. We have an outdoor kennel available should you need to leave for a couple of hours.

- We expect that you will clean up after your pets both inside and outside if there are messes, accidents, or spills. Notify us as soon as possible if there are big messes, accidents, or spills so that we can offer guidance on cleanup or send someone to assist if needed. Please be aware that additional fees may apply for damages due to pet stains or accidents, so it is to your benefit to let us know.

- Please notify us within 24 hours of any issues, and note that there may be additional charges for damages or extra cleaning that may need to happen.

- Please do not allow pets on the furniture unless needed as part of their service and support work. If they need to be on the furniture, please use one blanket over the course of your stay to cover the furniture.

- Please use the tools and pet waste bags available, to clean up after your dogs in the yard.

- If we become aware of additional or different animals (including cats) brought in by guests, there will be an additional pet fee of $50 requested per day, per animal.

Property manager

Heather DeFer

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • North Lake - 9 min drive
  • Balwin Teen Health Center - 11 min drive
  • Schultz Lake - 12 min drive
  • Big Star Lake - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barski - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jones Homemade Ice Cream - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pompeii's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax on the banks of the Pere Marquette River! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Relax on the banks of the Pere Marquette River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax on the banks of the Pere Marquette River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax on the banks of the Pere Marquette River! located?

This family-friendly Baldwin cabin is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Pere Marquette River and North Pond. Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Shrine of the Pines are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Relax on the banks of the Pere Marquette River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice as it always is here
Have stayed here a couple of times and is always nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great private cabin! Clean and well appointed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, beautiful stay
The place was lovely, hit a tough few days with deer flies in the afternoons (used this time to prep dinner or visit town) but the cool evenings were perfect, morning coffee on the deck even better. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the Woods, Isolated but Convenient
Our group (4 adults, 2 teens) found this cabin to be very cozy and well-appointed! We very much enjoyed our stay, especially the fire pit, and the convenient location to town and lake (beautiful drive out to it). The cabin had everything we needed including plenty of firewood and snacks (as well as toiletries, kitchen gadgets, etc.). There are plenty of things to "keep you busy" inside if you need to - game room with darts, video games, board games, cards, etc. - and movies for the upstairs family room. We had perfect weather so we spent most of our time outside. The evenings got cool, and there were plenty of blankets for the basement bunks, and plenty of fans for the upstairs room where it gets a little warm. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kierra

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t want to leave! Everything about the property was beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Alfredo G., Washington, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin!!!
Nice place, really nice view and close enough to a lot of places to hike with my family and dog!!! We really enjoyed it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

Liked: Cleanliness
such a cozy cabin
I love the charm in this cabin, so relaxing. Hoping to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lost Trail
Very clean and well supplied cabin. The rental process was very well set up! It was the perfect getaway that we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishermen
Facility was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al M., Lake Orion, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Salmon Trip
The house was as advertised and the owners were great. If I come up to fish again I would re-rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the family
Our family stayed the weekend for a fishing trip and the cabin had everything we needed, was in a great location, and the hosts were great in communicating before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too much rain!
Our first day it rained all day into the evening. We still sat around the fire pit. The next few days were very pleasant and relaxing. Hope to go back in the fall. (Bring some firewood with you,, wood rack was empty)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Monroe , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and peaceful cabin
We had a great time at this cabin. It was very secluded and off the beaten path. The cabin was very clean. The game room was a blast. We spent a lot of time there as a family playing games together. The river was very nice to just sit and listen to and also splash around in when the weather was hot. The firepit out front was great as well. No complaints here at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity G.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 27, 2023
We had a great stay! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Clean, nice place. We were a little disappointed that there wasn't any firewood. Other than that it was a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great geataway
Nice long weekend with family. Loved hearing the river running. Cozy and quiet cabin in the woods. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely remote area
Not too far off M37 then Just two unpaved short roads to the property. It had lovely views all around. Decorated nicely with woodsy , river, and fish themes. Downstairs had a wide range of games and activities which was great since we had wet snow one day. Loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., West Bloomfield, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental for everyone
Very happy with the property. Our dogs enjoyed it. I was able to drive and fish the Pere Marquette and easily access it. Amenities were great and the basket of snacks was a pleasant surprise. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cozy Secluded Cabin
Secluded in beautiful natural surroundings, the cabin is stocked with everything you could need. I enjoyed watching the snow through the huge picture windows while wrapped in a comfy blanket.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
Very pretty property, easy to get to even in snow. Host were hands off and attentive, we didn't have anything come up so it was nice to be left in peace. Half hour trip to a brewery in Reed city was nice, cooking amenities made breakfast and even a big pot of gumbo easy to cook. Internet connection was very good, the TV does not have smart features so don't expect to use streaming services or anytthrough it. Overall was a really nice place, if I'm looking for another trip like this I will consider renting the same again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023