Title: Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! Cottage in Hale with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! ![Dining - Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! (Hale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104860000/104859600/104859505/cc498cfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! (Hale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104860000/104859600/104859505/cbc01e11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! (Hale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104860000/104859600/104859505/8026bbb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! (Hale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104860000/104859600/104859505/ed508a39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! (Hale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104860000/104859600/104859505/cc2d978c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat, surrounded by the natural beauty of Ogemaw county. Lounge on one of three decks, enjoy a picnic by the lake with access to a boat slip and BBQ area or cozy up in front of your Smart TV. Outdoor activities include corn hole games and fire pit gatherings. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! Dock slip & tons of fun await!! Ready to enjoy the best inland lake in Michigan?! Then book some time at Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat! This cozy cottage has a completely remodeled kitchen along with several upgrades to make your stay enjoyable. In addition to the full size bed in the bedroom, you'll have a full size sofa sleeper in the living room and a full size futon in the front 3 season room. The cottage also has wifi, a smart tv and 3 decks for you to lounge and relax. There's a picnic table, propane bbq, corn hole game and a fire pit for your outdoor activities. In addition you'll have access to the picnic table by the lake as well as a boat slip for you to use during your stay. So whether you have a row boat, pontoon, fishing or speed boat, you'll be able to dock it for your entire stay. If kayaking or paddleboarding is your thing, those are available for a small few during your stay. Sage Lake, a 785 acre all sports lake, has some of the best fishing in the area. It also has some sand bars and great places to swim and enjoy the beauty. Ogemaw county is home to several canoe liveries, state and national parks, walking, hiking and ORV trails as well. https://www.mlive.com/michigansbest/2021/05/surprise-winner-tops-torch-lake-for-michigans-best-inland-lake-in-northern-michigan.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR07giRUAUZrGT3b3WfXjfUlxtMZqfbpKtFpmLvGhvnGM1dQkteJEEeInPI\_aem\_ATHgenpcIwmm8aAphBigSTUR3gghPsGLXqPfe14IAn4rZ4RPVBtHcwHvCr0wWX5aAbMf5V97B6rho7lM8c-qVx7d ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122850000/122844800/122844731/9e57329e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Getaway, 2-bedroom house with kayaks and deck East Tawas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=122844731&PinnedHotelID=122844731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116540000/116531200/116531189/16c4121a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Corner Cottage in East Tawas East Tawas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=116531189&PinnedHotelID=116531189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57118300/57118208/60e0556a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Socrates Place Resort on Lake Van Etten in Oscoda, Michigan Oscoda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=57118208&PinnedHotelID=57118208&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83220000/83217700/83217673/w907h683x59y0-48760356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheerful cottage with 4 private beach accesses!!!! 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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 Hale is home to this cottage. Green Briar Golf Course and Wicker Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loon Lake Nature Park and Sage Lake. [Visit our Hale travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hale.dx3000442074) [View more Cottages in Hale](https://www.expedia.ca/Hale-Cottages.d3000442074-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.34842,-83.92356&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:utumGfif_O%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%3FW%40U%40S%40W%40SBU%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUDSBSDUDSBUDSDSFQDSFSDSFQFSFQFSFSFQHQHOFQHQHQHOHQHMHQJMHQJMHOLMHMJMJMLMJMJMJKLKJKLKLKJKLILILILILILGNGLILGLENGLGNELENELENENCLCNCNCNALCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHLHLJJJLJLJJJJJLLJLJLJLJLJLJLJNHLJPHLHPHLJPHPHNFPHPFNHPFPFRFRHPDRFPFRDRFRDPDRDRDTBRDTDRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40RBT%40T%40R%40V%40R%40T%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATATARAVARATCTATCRCTCTCRCTCTERERCRETERERERGPERGRGPERIRGPGRGPIPGNIPGPINIPKPILIPILKPILKNKLKNKJKLKLKLMLKJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMHMHMHMHMDOHMFMFMDOFMDODODMDODMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMIOEMIMIMIMIMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKMMMKMKKIOMMIOKMIQKMIQIMIQIOIQIQGQIOIQGQGSGQGSGSGQESGSEQGSESESCUESESCSEUCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCUASAWASAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NJR7KFYpVdAJtG1zXywD-25-hUA=) Hale, MI ### What's nearby - ![Tawas Point Lighthouse has been in operation since 1876. #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7029/59cc1cfd-01f2-47e0-b65e-4f3cf17f8f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tawas Point State Park 52 min drive \- 61.0 km - Sage Lake 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Long Lake 17 min drive \- 14.4 km - The Dream Golf Course 38 min drive \- 52.0 km - Saganing Eagles Landing Casino 55 min drive \- 79.0 km ### Restaurants - The Cedar Tavern & Grill 12 min drive - Kenyon's Lakeside and Dining Lng 7 min drive - Timber & Tides Restaurant 19 min drive - Long Lake Bar 19 min drive - Timber& Tides Restaurant 19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rocky Racoon's Rustic Retreat at Sage Lake! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little cabin with a view of lake This my first time staying at a VBRO. It was very clean and comfortable. I would stay there again ##### Susan B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rhonda L. Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very cute, clean, and great neighborhood. We will stay again. ##### Rhonda L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, cozy, convenient Getaway! Very pleased with this well-maintained property! Tim was easy to work with and very responsive. Would definitely stay here again :) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa P. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Second time renting this lovely Cabin. We’ll be back! ##### Vanessa P. 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