Escape to this serene Frederic vacation rental, surrounded by 25 acres of private land. Relax by the wood-burning fire pit or explore endless trails right across the street. With a fully equipped kitchen and satellite TV, you'll feel right at home.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6223 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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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.
Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a relaxing trip to this Frederic vacation rental! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch-style house features a fully equipped kitchen and satellite TV so you can settle in comfortably. Explore the private 25 acres of land, take your horses for a ride, or just kick back by the fire pit. If you're seeking some small-town eats, head to a local restaurant down the road. Hit the slopes of Hansen Hills in the winter or go fishing at a nearby lake in the summer!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fire Pit | Satellite TV | RV & Trailer Parking | State Land Trail Across Street
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: Twin Daybed, Twin Trundle Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished patio, gas grill, private deck, picnic table, run-in shed, 25 acres INDOOR LIVING: Dining table, ceiling fans, dry bar, contemporary decor, sliding glass door, pet beta fish on-site KITCHEN: Cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, microwave, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, dishware/flatware, CrockPot, toaster GENERAL: Towels/linens, washer & dryer, cleaning essentials, central heating, saddle racks, firewood & hay (for additional fee) FAQ: Stairs required for access & bedrooms, not suitable for elderly (second-floor bedrooms & no grab rails), no internet connection PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), ATVs, quads, & snowmobiles welcome
-- THE LOCATION --
MAKE A SPLASH: Otsego Lake State Park (14.1 miles), Manistee Lake (21.8 miles), North Higgins Lake State Park (24.3 miles), Torch Lake (41.2 miles), Torch Lake Sandbar (42.3 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (81.3 miles) OUTDOOR SPOTS: Hartwick Pines State Park (6.9 miles), Hanson Hills Recreation Center (15.1 miles), Grayling State Forest Area (29.5 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (36.5 miles), Traverse City State Park (49.9 miles) AREA SKIING: Forbush Corner (3.0 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (41.5 miles), Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (49.7 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (55.8 miles) LOCAL GOLF: Lakes of the North Golf Course (19.9 miles), Michaywé Pines Golf Course (21.3 miles), Grandview Golf Club (23.5 miles), Timber Wolf Golf Club (25.7 miles), Forest Dunes Golf Club (28.0 miles) NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Sledheads of Frederic (5.5 miles), Call of the Wild Museum (20.7 miles), Roscommon Zoo (32.5 miles), Elk Rapids (50.6 miles), Traverse City (53.7 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (52.1 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to enter and access the bedrooms which may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: The property may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility as the bedrooms are all upstairs and there are no handrails on the stairs
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Free firewood
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Table tennis
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,400 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Frederic is home to this holiday home. AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grayling Country Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Frederic travel guide
Is Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines located?
Situated in Frederic, this holiday home is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Au Sable River and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Big Bradford Lake. Grayling Hospital and Hartwick Pines State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).
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Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines Reviews
Reviews
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Nicely situated for exploring the surrounding towns, including Gaylord, and enjoy outdoor activities. We also really enjoyed the relaxing deck and waking up to the sounds of the birds.
Such a cute and quiet little place for a relaxing stay, not far off the highway and close enough to anything you may need. Great location whether you plan to stay in and enjoy the scenery or just use it as a play to stay while exploring northern Michigan. Highly recommend. Only thing we had to do was bring what we needed to make our meals since spices and cooking utinsels were slightly limited, but we are a heavy home cooked meal kind of a family.
Went for a weekend get away to secluded property.
If for a horse person, house and land with barns is set and ready for you. State forest trails across the street and dead end road that had zero traffic.
Great place for all outdoor up north activities.
I’ve spent several short vacations in the Grayling/Gaylord area. This was by far the best lodgings I’ve stayed in. The owner is a friendly, positive can do type of person.
The pad was nice, just dusty and it’s probably due to the dirt road it sits on. The shower needs some attention tho and there was an old hairy bar of soap left over.
This cabin and property was nothing short of amazing. The cabin itself is very clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The property and surrounding area is beautiful and I would highly recommend staying here. We couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming and gracious host… A great time was had by all and we can’t wait to come back!
Nicely appointed properly, everything we needed for our stay. The dogs loved the space to run, and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. Close enough to family for visiting, but removed enough to fully relax.
Communication with the property manager was expedient and helpful. The home and property was beautiful and in a great location. Home was clean and inviting. There was just one thing that we personally didn't like. All the beds in the home are full size mattresses and were extremely uncomfortable for 2 people. Maybe we are just used to a larger bed, but the full size mattresses were cramped for the 2 of us and were also very uncomfortable. This was a HUGE bummer since everything else was amazing! For us, the bed situation was a big disappointment. We had a 3 night stay and left a day early just to get back home to sleep in our own comfy bed.
I know this isn't a huge deal for most people, but for those that value comfortable large beds, I wanted to share this with the community.
Everything else was perfect! Would HIGHLY recommend if the sleeping situation isn't a huge deal to you. Only reason I left it 4 stars was because of the beds.
I had a great time at this house! I felt at home during my stay. It’s secluded, quiet, has a specious outside area. It was very clean, smelled nice, looked just like the listing. Although there was not wifi I had no issue connecting to a tower so I could still use data on my phone, it wasn’t a dead zone.
The listing said there was wood on site, I didn’t see any but it might have been all gone before my stay but it was no problem as I found some at a local gas station.
I did not need to communicate with the host as everything went smoothly, the check in/out instructions where straight forward and easy to follow.
I would recommend staying here and I would LOVE to return one day! Thanks!!!
We enjoyed the property. It was super clean and smelled great when we arrived. Biggest issue was the road (which owner has no control over I know). It’s a dirt road (which I knew prior) but it’s not the kind of dirt I’m used to experiencing. It was a mix or hard dirt and sand. Heavy rain one night meant we couldn’t get out one day as the road was nothing but squishy mud and impassable for a FWD car.
Again, nothing the owner can do about that as there are way too many dirt roads in the area. Just don’t bring your good car that’s for sure! And four wheel drive would be helpful.
About the property: really enjoyed it but couldn’t find coffee cups. Had coffee, coffee maker and filters but no cups. At least that we could find-maybe we didn’t look hard enough? Not a deal breaker.
Biggest ‘issue’ was the shower head and lack of pressure. I like to feel like my skin is being peeled off in the shower :-) and this definitely didn’t do it for us. But that’s a super easy fix that I had to do with my own place. Again not a deal breaker.
Overall, outside the road, if you’re looking for a wooded “people free” place to stay this would be perfect. Just don’t bring your hood car!
Mike T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chloe
28 Feb 2022
Clean Comfortable Cozy Stay
We had a great time here at the ranch. It exceeded our expectations and has everything well stocked. We were 5 minutes from our favorite xc ski place Forbush Corner and had a great time. This place was cozy comfortable and clean. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this host - she was so accommodating and genuinely wants guests to enjoy their stay. Five stars for sure!
Chloe
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine
19 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed this beautiful property in the woods.
It was warm and cozy looking out at the snow-covered trees. A perfect place to return to after skiing/snowshoeing/hiking the trails.
The owner was wonderful. We actually had a power outage while we were there, and she moved us to a new property within a few hours.
Great stay. Highly recommend.