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Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Dining
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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 and check-out are 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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

Located in Cadillac, Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Adventure Island Family Fun Park and Cadillac Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore William Mitchell State Park and Waldeck Island Nature Preserve.
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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

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck V.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and clean

Good house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Would stay again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Waterford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cadillac getaway

Wonderful place to stay, great Michigan quiet getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet retreat

We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for sharing your home:) the waterfront and sunrises were so beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway North

It was a quiet time. Enjoyed all the amenities.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel S., Ionia, Mi

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick get away

Excellent communication, beautiful view, nicely stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki W.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck V., Leonard, MI.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

diana w.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Michigan

It was a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona M.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023