Title: Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78492000/78491957/e9207bb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78492000/78491957/20e2867a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78492000/78491957/04cd6f3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78492000/78491957/b13cc4a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78500000/78492000/78491957/f3954416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Woodward Lake Sanctuary, surrounded by water fowl and majestic sunrises, unwind in a cozy eco-friendly setting perfect for relaxation. With amenities like kayaks, rowboat, grills and fire pit nearby downtown Cadillac's attractions. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town Woodward Lake Sanctuary offers a peaceful, tranquil setting abundant in water fowl (geese, ducks, heron, loons, cranes) perfect for kayaking, breathtaking sunrise/sunset, yet minutes away from downtown Cadillac, Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, biking, hiking, snowmobile trails, ski resorts, golf courses, restaurants, and winery. A 40-minute drive to Traverse City offers Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, annual Cherry Festival, restaurants, and local theatre entertainment. This home away from home offers the comforts and amenities in a cozy, warm eco-friendly setting for relaxation, decompression, and an opportunity to enjoy quality time with family and friends. A selection of coffee, tea, spices, and essential cookware for meal preparation is available, Wi-Fi and Smart TV for indoor entertainment, and two kayaks, a 12’ aluminum rowboat, propane and charcoal grills, and fire pit for outdoor entertainment. As this is an eco-friendly environment, removal of footwear is encouraged (indoor shoes or slippers an alternative option) in order to protect indoor setting from outdoor toxins such as bacteria. This is also a pet-free environment for the protection of those with allergies. Also close by: Downtown Cadillac: 9 mi Caberfae Ski Resort: 13 mi Crystal Mountain Resort: 28 mi Eldorado Golf Course: 11 mi Lakewood on the Green: 12 mi Cadillac Country Club: 8.3 mi Sleeping Bear Dunes: 58 mi Leahy’s Rock Vineyard: 20 mi White Pine Rail Trail trailhead: 9 mi Meijer/Walmart: 8 mi Meauwataka General Store: 3 mi ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules In order to protect the health and well-being of all guests, the option is offered to leave outdoor footwear at the door. Indoor shoes welcome ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.303425,-85.54274&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7BlmGbqbiO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%40WBS%40U%40UBUBSBU%40UBSDUBSDUBSDSDSDUDSDSFQDSFSDQFSFSFQHQFQFQHQHQFQHOHQHOHOJQHMJOHOJMJOJMJMJMJMJMJKLKJMLKLKJKLILILKJILINGLILGLGNILGLENELENGLENELCNCNELCNANCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLBNDNDLFLDNDLDNFLHLFLFNHLFLHLHJJLHLHLJJLLHJLLJJLLJJLHLJLLLHNJLHNJNHNJNHNHNHPHNHPFPHPFPFPHPFPFRFRDPFRFRDPDRDRFTBRDRDRBTBRDTBRBT%40TBRBT%40TBT%40R%40V%40R%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTARAV%3FTARAVARCTATCRCTATCRCTETCRCRETERCRGTEREPERGRGPERGRGPGRIPGPGPIPGPIPINIPININKNINKNINKLINMLKLILKLMJKLMJKLMHKJMLMHMHKJMHMHMFOHMFMFMHODMFODMDMDODOFMBOBOBMDO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAOCOAMEOCOCMCOGMEOEMEOEMGMEOIMGMGMIOGMIKIMKMIMIKMMIMKKMMKKKKMKMKMKMKMKOKMIOKOIMKQIOIOIQIOGQIQIQGQGQIQGSGQGSEQGSESGSEQESEUESESCUESCSEUCUASCUCUCSAUAUCSAWAS%3FUAW%3FSAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dQFmA9R-lPtjSp6GEEGOJLtZTSE=) Cadillac, MI #### What's nearby - Lake Mitchell - 9 min drive - 10.1 km - Adventure Island Family Fun Park - 10 min drive - 12.3 km - Lake Cadillac - 10 min drive - 13.0 km - Cadillac Lake Park and Boat Dock - 16 min drive - 17.0 km - Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 36 min drive - 26.3 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪13th Street Market & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Timbers - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hot Traxx Ent. World Headquarters! - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Tea Leaf - ‬11 min drive - ‪BASEMENT CLUB - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 65 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.4/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck V. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property, great location, very comfortable and a great deal. This is our 3rd year staying here. ##### Chuck V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon S. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a great place to stay amazing view we are on a high school fishing tournament so we are up early and back late. It would be a great place for a family to go and spend a weekend on the lake. Wish we would’ve had more downtime to enjoy it but all in all it was a perfect place to stay very close to town but yet nice and quiet thanks again. ##### Brandon S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron W. May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and clean Good house ##### Ron W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The home was clean and comfortable. Beautiful views of the lake, close to restaurants, businesses in Cadillac. The host was very friendly and had fresh flowers for us when we arrived. Has everything we needed for our weekend trip. ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike W. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Location We enjoyed our long weekend on at the house on the lake. It was peaceful and we had a bonfire each night. Lake was not busy and quiet. ##### Mike W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl B. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable. Enjoyed our time there and was great at the last minute. Thank you to our host! ##### Cheryl B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin M. Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Would stay again ##### Justin M. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary F., Waterford Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cadillac getaway Wonderful place to stay, great Michigan quiet getaway! ##### Mary F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Thank you for sharing your home:) the waterfront and sunrises were so beautiful. ##### Deborah Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine L. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very quiet retreat We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and had everything we needed. ##### Kristine L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa G. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend Home was great, so many amenities, beautiful location. We had an amazing time. Definitely recommend this property ##### Melissa G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda M. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay We had a wonderful stay. The place was everything we were looking for! We will definitely be back! ##### Amanda M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bob C. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway North It was a quiet time. Enjoyed all the amenities. ##### Bob C. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel S., Ionia, Mi Dec 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Beautiful location. Great stay. Plenty of room for the family. We love Ruth's house ##### Angel S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosanne H. Jan 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick get away Excellent communication, beautiful view, nicely stocked kitchen. ##### Rosanne H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicki W. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice vacation property We just loved our stay and plan to return next year!! The property on the lake was peaceful and relaxing. I loved kayaking and going out on the boat. The property owner communicates regularly and we had everything we needed to have a great time. ##### Nicki W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck V., Leonard, MI. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Play Time Beautiful location, very clean accommodations, quiet neighborhood, great neighbors, no bugs, I’ll be back next summer for sure. ##### Chuck V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful, quiet lakeside getaway! More than a “cabin” really, which can accommodate 5 people with 1.5 bathrooms. All of the amenities - kitchen, bath, bedrooms, and outdoors (grill, fire pit, kayaks, rowboat) - included! ##### Timothy Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### diana w. Sep 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### relaxing cottage very nice stay. clean-nice touches with chocolates on towels. everything we needed was there, near towns, but quite at the lake. needed to fix one recliner that didnt work, but not a big deal. great for our girls birthday trip. ##### diana w. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill R. Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Woodward Lake Sanctuary Review We had a great stay. Very clean, comfy and cozy lodgings. Beautiful setting right on the lake. Very close to Cadillac and only 45 minutes from Traverse City. ##### Bill R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Eric H. Mar 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Michigan It was a good time ##### Eric H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles V. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away spot! This is the second time staying here and we really liked it. Bonfires by the lake at night and fishing the many lakes in the area were highlights for us. The place is clean, the view is beautiful, and the Wi-Fi has been updated to a faster speed, which helped entertain us on the day we got rained out. We plan to stay here again next year! ##### Charles V. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. Oct 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place just to relax and enjoy the lake and all the golfing they have in this area,,🤠 Everything was set up perfectly for a great stay and I don't know what to say I just everything was great I mean she had all the everything you needed there to make your meals and just to have an enjoyable time, kudos to you Ruth for making her stay relaxing and enjoyable. ##### David W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy B. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies trip The place was very cute. It had a lot of extras, toilet paper, body soap, trash bags, kayaks, and fire pit ready to go. Downside is the road noise and only one towel per guest. ##### Kathy B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dona M. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away Nice and quiet. Beautiful view! Great little place to stay and had everything we could need to enjoy our stay. Wonderful friendly owner. Would recommend highly! ##### Dona M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. Marie](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-Best-Western-Sault-Ste-Marie.h15045.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackinac-Island-Hotels-Pine-Cottage-Bed-Breakfast.h18278989.Hotel-Information) > > [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Frankenmuth.h882233.Hotel-Information) > > [Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackinaw-City-Hotels-Hamilton-Inn-Select-Beachfront.h1038413.Hotel-Information) > > [Odawa Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Petoskey-Hotels-Odawa-Hotel.h11901899.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Port Huron](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Port-Huron.h119233.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Cabins of Mackinaw](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackinaw-City-Hotels-Cabins-Of-Mackinaw.h8376781.Hotel-Information) > > [Kewadin Sault Ste Marie Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-Kewadin-Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotel.h1865830.Hotel-Information) > > [Drury Inn & Suites Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Drury-Inn-Suites-Frankenmuth.h58071.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo](https://www.expedia.ca/Benton-Harbor-Hotels-Four-Winds-Casino-Resort-New-Buffalo.h13278629.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Sault Ste Marie](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Sault-Ste-Marie.h55206.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Huron by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Port-Huron.h11236133.Hotel-Information) > > [SpringHill Suites by Marriott Saginaw](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-By-Marriott-Saginaw.h2440191.Hotel-Information) > > [Treetops Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Grayling-Hotels-Treetops-Resort.h914489.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield Inn By Marriott Port Huron](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-By-Marriott-Port-Huron.h58062.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Ignace-Hotels-Best-Western-Harbour-Pointe-Lakefront.h1101834.Hotel-Information) > > [Frankenmuth Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Frankenmuth-Motel.h1148366.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Traverse-City.h976684.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Sault Ste. Marie](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham-Sault-Ste-Marie.h966600.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-Comfort-Inn.h118295.Hotel-Information) > > [Crooked Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Hotels-Crooked-Lake-Resort.h31422390.Hotel-Information) > > [Mission Point Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Mackinac-Island-Hotels-Mission-Point-Resort.h1569.Hotel-Information) > > [The Highlands at Harbor Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Petoskey-Hotels-Boyne-Highlands-Resort.h13205714.Hotel-Information) > > [Sugar Beach Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Hotels-Sugar-Beach-Resort-Hotel.h114770.Hotel-Information) > > [Bay Mills Resort And Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Brimley-Hotels-Bay-Mills-Resort-And-Casino.h11980098.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Midland](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Midland.h116959.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Frankenmuth by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Frankenmuth.h6621673.Hotel-Information)