[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Step into Pure Michigan with hiking trails- 60 Acres by Boyne Mountain Family-friendly vacation home in Elmira with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245700/95245616/390fefa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245700/95245616/c257c85b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245700/95245616/9810a95e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245700/95245616/884455ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95250000/95245700/95245616/1fddcbc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lonesome Grouse Lodge is a unique northern Michigan Barndominium nestled on 60 private acres, offering a peaceful retreat amidst the woods. With its own private patio and access to hiking trails, enjoy nature's splendor in this secluded haven. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### Step into Pure Michigan with hiking trails- 60 Acres by Boyne Mountain The best place to check out the leaves changing in the fall 🍁, hit the ski slopes ⛷️, minutes from the best snowmobile trails with space to park trailers on our property ❄️. This unique northern Michigan Barndominium that Sits back in the woods at the end of a long driveway on 60 private acres. It has Shared access with the main lodge but offers its own privacy. The details are in the decor. Perfectly located within easy driving distance to all of the best places in northwest MI. Quiet and peaceful with all the wildlife and greenery. The property is six miles north of Elmira, MI. All roads leading to Lonesome Grouse Lodge are off the beaten path. You can’t see any neighbors and will rarely hear a car. There is no light pollution; a clear night will reveal the millions of stars you’ve been missing in the city. The bird watching is plentiful. The flowers are blooming. The smores are waiting to be cooked. 1000 SQ foot guest house with private back patio. You will very rarely see us other then to share a camp fire or In passing in the driveway. There is a mile and half walking trail around the property and access to all 60 acres for hiking, snowshoeing or a picnic. You Can grill out while hanging out in your own hammocks (summertime). How close? Boyne Mountain Resort - 15 minutes Treetops Resort - 25 minutes Petoskey - 30 minutes Bellaire - 40 minutes Mackinaw City - 60 minutes Traverse City - 60 minutes ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Optional ski privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Optional ski privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66390000/66386000/66385937/31544fc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### All Aboard! 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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=45.13203,-84.8299&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gvnrGziwdO%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40W%40S%40W%40SBU%40WBSBUBUBSBUBUDSDUBSDUDSDSFSDSDSFSFSFSFQFSFQFQHQFQHSHOHQHOHQHOHQJMHQJMHOJOJKJOJMJMLMJMJKLKJKLKJKLILKLILILKLGLINGLGLILGNGLENELENELENENCLCNCNCLCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNBNDLDNDNDLDLDNFLFLHLFNFLHLFLJLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJJJLLLJLJLJNJJJNHNJLHPJLHPHNHPHNHPHNHRFPHPFPFPFRFPFRFRFRDRDRFRDRDRDTBRDTDRBTBTBRBTBTBR%40VBT%40R%40V%40R%40V%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FRAVATATATATATCTATCTCRCTCTCRCTETERCRETERETGREPERGRGRGRGPGRGPGRIPGPIPINIRININIPINKNINKNILKNKLKLKLKLMLKLKJMJKJMJKJMJMHMJMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMDMFODODMBODODMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOEOAMCOEOEMCOEMEOGMEOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIMIMKMIMKKKMKKKMKKKKMMMKMKMKMKMKOIMKOIOKOIOIQIOIOISIOIQGQIQGSGQGSGQGSGSGSESEQGSEUESEUCSESEUCUCSCUCUCSCUAUCUAUAUAUAUAUAW%3FS%3FW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yEfXQHzCS68-oEQXes4w51a_5-4=) Elmira, MI #### What's nearby - Lake Thumb - 19 min drive - 11.2 km - Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 21 min drive - 15.2 km - Boyne Mountain - 21 min drive - 15.3 km - Deer Lake - 25 min drive - 18.9 km - SkyBridge Michigan - 27 min drive - 17.4 km #### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Railside Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive - ‪Betty's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive - ‪Forty Acres Tavern - ‬23 min drive - ‪Eagle's Nest - ‬29 min drive - ‪Everett's - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Step into Pure Michigan with hiking trails- 60 Acres by Boyne Mountain pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Step into Pure Michigan with hiking trails- 60 Acres by Boyne Mountain? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Step into Pure Michigan with hiking trails- 60 Acres by Boyne Mountain? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Step into Pure Michigan with hiking trails- 60 Acres by Boyne Mountain located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Eighteen, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, and Lake Thumb. Gaylord Country Club and Boyne Mountain are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Step into Pure Michigan with hiking trails- 60 Acres by Boyne Mountain Reviews 10 ### 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 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki S. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Barndominium What a perfect stay. Beautiful place and close to everything. Definitely a 5 star ##### Vicki S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan D. Sep 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding retreat There are a bunch of cute little features that made me wish we were able to spend more time there. Would be a great place to hang out away from home. ##### Dylan D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey B. Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Everything you need in a beautiful, cozy, comfortable setting. ##### Lacey B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett W. Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter wonderland Loved this cozy place in the woods! Got lucky and had plenty of snow for a snowshoe trek around the property. Very peaceful spot! Loved it! ##### Brett W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DL S. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet We loved our stay. Definitely a very unique place. Highly recommend. Even including eggs fresh from their property! Thanks again! ##### DL S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew M. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway The property is beautiful and quiet, and everything in the barn was perfect! It was well thought out and very comfortable. The fresh eggs were a fun bonus. We had a great time, much too short. ##### Andrew M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly Z. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy, lovely getaway I stumbled across the "barndominium" on VRBO when looking for a quick getaway, and I was so glad I did. It was a totally unique place to stay; the decor is gorgeous and eclectic (unlike most of the standard condos & homes available in this area) and yet totally comfortable. A lot of love and artistry went into the barndominium and the property as well. It was very private and peaceful, and we will definitely be back! (As an FYI, there was a TV there when we stayed.) ##### Holly Z. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W., Carlton, Oregon USA Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! This location was my idea of heaven. A view of a meadow, and the forest beyond, lots of privacy, and tall trees all around. The Barndominium is charming and well-appointed, and the bed was comfortable. I only wish we could have stayed longer, since we barely got a chance to enjoy the space because we were out enjoying the area! ##### Amy W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy J. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get Away We found this property as a last minute get away. The barndominium is is very comfortable and quiet and a great place to crash after a long day of biking and hiking. It is out in the country but it is well worth it for the peaceful setting. About 15 to 20 minutes to Boyne City and 30 minutes to Petoskey. Emily is a great host and we will likely stay here again in the future. ##### Timothy J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandya J. Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the barndominium! My 2 boys and I had a wonderful stay at the barndominium! They got a kick outta the name right away. The location was perfect, not too far from Gaylord for your needs but remote and tucked away for a very peaceful stay. We love going to Boyne and snowboarding and then coming back to tranquility. The place itself is STUNNING! So beautifully decorated; Im stealing so many design tips! The property is vast and my boys and i went on a lovely hike in the morning on the extensive trails. The chicken coop was so cute and the farm fresh eggs were such a wonderful touch. Brought em home and cooked em up, delicious!! I would LOVE to stay here again!! ##### Sandya J. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa F., Cassopolis Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful rural location Beautiful property! The rental is above the owners’ workspace garage, and the main bedroom overlooks the hosts’ home. We prefer more seclusion, but did not have any problems with privacy. Emily was highly responsive whenever we sent a message. We enjoyed walking the trails after arriving, and found plenty to do nearby. A few things to know: There is a lot of storage space. The back deck is private and overlooks the spacious property. Bathroom has radiant heat in tile floor. Water pressure was low in sinks, but shower was fine. There is a spa whirlpool in the listing, but there wasn’t one available. Great variety of kitchen appliances are tucked into cabinets; there is a toaster oven, microwave, and electric griddle, but no oven with stovetop. Looks like wall space for TV but not one available when we stayed. Overall really nice, comfortable space; we had a great time! ##### Melissa F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Animesh A. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place in a private setting Very much enjoyed our stay at Emily’s place which was even more beautiful during fall. ##### Animesh A. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023