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Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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

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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

Map
Cadillac, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Mitchell - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • William Mitchell State Park - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center - 7 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Adventure Island Family Fun Park - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Lake Cadillac - 9 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪13th Street Market & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jeans Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vealecation Hot Tub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Tea Leaf - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town?

On-site parking is available at the 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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Reviews

Woodward Lake Sanctuary - Perfect Getaway Minutes From Town Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay, clean and maintained accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and it was easy entering and leaving. Kitchen has everything and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was amazing and it was such a beautiful view and home! Me and my friends had such a nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Beautiful Property!

We loved our stay, the property was gorgeous, everything was very clean, we loved the chocolates on the bed and the extra little tidbits that made it feel homey!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere! Ruth is a great host. All the amenities you need to enjoy you're stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and extremely peaceful. Had everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked, quiet, cute, and comfortable. Plenty of space, and perfect for our getaway. Highly recommend. Cant wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Wendy N.

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

Nice & comfortable

Very nice place to stay! Easy check in. The house is more spacious than I thought and stocked with everything you would want. We had a great time! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire week was absolutely incredible. Love every feature of the home. Close proximity to Cadillac & Traverse City. Love the entire area in Northern MI. Ruth Essig was above & beyond an excellent hose. She was knowledgeable & very friendly. Lookong forward to our week in '26.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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