Title: Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan - 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 # Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan Vacation home in Mancelona with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan ![A heated pool - Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan (Mancelona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88194800/88194778/22858399.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan (Mancelona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88194800/88194778/c2990f19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan (Mancelona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88194800/88194778/0e007e35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan (Mancelona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88194800/88194778/1cfad04f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan (Mancelona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88200000/88194800/88194778/c62e7114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the Heart of Michigan at Privat Retreat, a serene oasis on 30 acres. Unwind with friends and family by the firepit, enjoy a match on the volleyball court or take a refreshing dip in the inground swimming pool. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - 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. ### Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. Privat Retreat on 30 acres in the Heart of Michigan. Sleep up to 20 people.15 Minutes from skiing and golf at Schuss & Boyne. 45 minutes to Traverse City, Gaylord, Grayling, or Cadillac. Enjoy our oasis backyard with inground swimming pool, full volleyball beach sand court, and spend your evenings by the firepit counting stars. Close to snowmobile &ORV trails and minutes to the world-famous Torch Lake, and Black Star Farms Winery. Be our guest! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the marina ### Things to do - Heated pool - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Water tubing 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91910000/91907100/91907097/ceb356e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire Hotel on Fife Lake! 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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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.81169%2C-85.03184&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Fr_uUPpAn0AKTvcLHFBBES4QNbo=) Mancelona, MI #### What's nearby - Grandview Golf Club \- 13 min drive \- 11.2 km - Timber Wolf Golf Club \- 14 min drive \- 16.2 km - Twin Birch Golf Course \- 18 min drive \- 20.6 km - Lake Bellaire \- 25 min drive \- 32.4 km - Torch Lake \- 28 min drive \- 37.9 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Hens Den - ‬16 min drive - ‪Casa Nueva - ‬15 min drive - ‪Roadhouse Saloon - ‬20 min drive - ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬22 min drive - ‪The Iron Skillet - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan have a pool? ### Is Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan? ### What time is check-out at Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan? ### Where is Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Retreat in the Heart of Northern Michigan Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather L. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property, immaculately clean! Had everything we needed! We had the perfect vacation! ##### Heather L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlena H. Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication This place is amazing for multiple families to stay! Especially families with little children. I ##### Marlena H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shelby w. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay We had a great time. Many trails for riding. The pool and hot tub were amazing. We had all age ranges from 5 years old to teenagers and we all had a fantastic time. Definitely recommend! ##### shelby w. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara D. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun getaway We had so much fun here. The house was so clean and accommodated all needs. I have never used vrbo so when I had questions the host was so helpful. We had a lot of very young kids between the ages of 7months to 6 years and they all had a blast! The pool was a popular favorite for all of us. Overall, it was a beautiful home that allowed us to make some really great memories spending time with extended family. Would highly recommend! ##### Kara D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie S. Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem Our family of 13 absolutely loved this home. Katrina was so helpful and accommodating. The house itself is even better in person, plenty of space to spread out, and configured so everyone could find privacy. The kitchen is well stocked with everything a foodie group could want and then some. Linens and beds were very comfortable, and even the allergy sensitive ones in our group were comfortable. (The laundry products are lightly scented) 0There are tons of extra toys and things for the littles and even the older kids had games and things to keep them busy. All in all a real gem. ##### Julie S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary T. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Family Stay! Stayed with our adult kids and their families - 16 of us in all! The house was big, clean and well stocked with everything we needed! Plenty of space to spread out. We really enjoyed the outdoors - from the backyard cooking and entertainment area to the the entire isolated community which is quiet and full of wildlife. The only non-positive comment is that the dumpster is a 1/2 mile trek down the road. Be prepared to place the bags in your trunk if you do not have a truck. Not a big deal - just be prepared. This place is in the woods - and it's worth it! ##### Gary T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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