5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska | Cabin in Mancelona

Originally built in 1995, this A-frame lodge was once a rustic hunting and fishing cabin. It lived many years as a seasonal property before evolving into what you see today. This peaceful cabin sits amongst 5 acres of beautiful maple trees. What drew us to this property was the quaint Northern Michigan location and the knotty pine interior. There is something welcoming and relaxing about a peaceful, rustic-feeling retreat in the woods. This is how The Lodge: Our Northern Knotty was born.
the space
this cozy retreat is ideal for couples but fits up to five people (**max 4 adults**) looking for a place to detach, surrounded by towering maple trees Inside you’ll find a kitchen with all the necessities and then some. (Unless a dishwasher is a necessity!) There is a peninsula with two stools, a stocked coffee and tea bar, and cozy seating in the living room around the wood stove. A staircase leads to the open loft where you will find a queen bed, closet, dresser, side table, ceiling fan, chair overlooking the loft, and desk with its own chair. On the main floor across from the bathroom is a small bunk room containing narrow twin bunks and a cubby-style dresser for some storage. The bathroom has a toilet, sink, vanity, wall heater, and standing shower (no tub). The mudroom is the perfect drop-zone and features the laundry area - we have an air mattress with a mattress topper available in this space for additional sleeping arrangements. There is an outdoor fire pit with four Adirondack chairs, along with wood provided at no extra charge for your use. The patio has a picnic table with an umbrella, a gas grill, and a charcoal grill (charcoal not provided). Please note there are two hammock hookups just past the fire pit; hammocks can be found in their bags inside the rope basket in the mudroom. The house has mini splits to control the heat and cooling.
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pets and pet fee:
up to 2 medium-size dogs are allowed at the cabin (sorry, no cats - your hosts are allergic!) and they must be housebroke, which means no puppies :(
please keep dogs in a crate if they will be left at the cabin unattended - this helps protects your fur baby and our personal property The mudroom is a great climate controlled space for this.
the pet fee is $40 This covers labor and supplies for additional cleaning.
guest access:
you have full access to the cabin, patio, and fire pit area The property is marked with flags, so feel free to take a scenic stroll amongst our five acres. Just please be mindful and respectful of neighboring properties.
we love sharing our space with others, but we kindly ask you to comply with house rules because doing so helps us keep our retreat in great shape for future guests
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other things to note:
(1) there is currently no wi-fi available on the property - talk about truly detaching, right? a personal hotspot would be needed if this is a requirement for you (or use your phone as a mobile hot spot)
(2) hunting, fireworks, and parties are not allowed
(3) no smoking of **any kind** is allowed inside the cabin Smoking outside is fine, but please dispose of your trash responsibly.
(4) we love sharing our space with others, but we kindly ask you to comply with house rules because doing so helps us keep our retreat in great shape for future guests
(5) we have board games, a tv with several dvd's, books, lawn games, and more!
(6) this home is located on a single-track private dirt road It may be muddy, have pot holes, etc.
(7) we do our best to keep firewood stocked, however, we don’t guarantee it You may need to purchase a cord or two at the gas station down the road.
(8) please note this home is located on 5 heavily wooded acres - you may encounter bugs/mosquitos and occasional wildlife
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distance from the lodge: our northern knotty to popular destinations:
seven bridges nature trail: 65mi
torch lake/alden: 8mi
vista ridge winery: 8mi
grass river natural area: 81mi
kalkaska: 85mi (good stop for groceries - family fare, northland foods)
mancelona: 85mi
schuss and shanty creek: 11mi
bellaire: 13mi
torch lake cellars: 15mi
glacial hills pathway and natural area trailhead: 16mi
gt butterfly house bug museum(seasonal): 16mi
elk rapids: 20mi
traverse city: 28mi
skybridge (boyne falls): 30mi
gaylord: 33mi
boyne city - ski/golf/avalanche bay indoor waterpark: 37mi
charlevoix: 41mi
petoskey: 46mi

5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska is located in Mancelona. 5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cabin features Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

5 acre A-Frame near Torch Lake, Shanty Schuss Mtn, Traverse City & Kalkaska has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 People. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mancelona has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Mancelona, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.