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Home Sweet Home Away from Home

Lakefront holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Property grounds
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Welcome to your Northern Michigan haven on private all-sport Lake Louise, offering 120 ft. of lake frontage and incredible sunsets. Enjoy a pontoon boat ride or swimming in the lake, relax with yard games and a hot tub soak under the stars, or cozy up indoors with DirectTV premier package and WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Hot tub

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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.

Home Sweet Home Away from Home

Welcome to your new home away from home with 120 ft. of frontage on private all-sport Lake Louise in Johannesburg, Michigan.

Johannesburg is only 10 miles east of Gaylord; in the heart of the golf mecca with direct access to ORV/snowmobile trails less than a mile away. Experience the privacy and beauty of Northern Michigan year-round with incredible sunsets and prime fall colors.

With 3 spacious bedrooms, sleeping up to 10 people, and 2 full baths, we look forward to being your go-to getaway destination.

Our guests enjoy outdoor amenities and activities including:
- private beach
- hot tub
- outdoor TV (not pictured)
- pontoon boat*
- yard games/activities (fowling, cornhole, giant stacking blocks, and badminton available)
- gas and charcoal grills (Blackstone, Big Green Egg)
- swimming
- firepit
- fishing (limited equipment available)
- RV hookup available (120V @ 30 Amp)
*Not included but may be available upon request with arrangements made in advance.

Guest favorite indoor amenities and activities include:
- DirectTV premier package (includes HBO, Showtime, Starz, etc.)
- WiFi
- games/card games

Other guest favorites nearby:
- shopping and dining
- spa services at Treetops Resort
- Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve
- Gaylord's City Elk Park
- golf
- skiing and snowboarding

Child accommodations available including Pack N Play, highchair, and BumBo seat.

Please reach out with questions about accommodations, amenities, or anything else that's important to ensuring a comfortable stay. We look forward to being your home away from home and the place you go for your moments that matter.

Please be aware of outdoor camera on premises for liability and security purposes.

Rates discounted to nullify cleaning fee at 7 nights if applicable.

5 night minimum Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please inquire if you're seeking an exception.

Plenty of room to back up and unload multiple trucks with enclosed trailers for snowmobiles and SXS's.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Louise - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 30.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Depot Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Legends On The Hill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Sports Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tip Top Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Sweet Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home Sweet Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Sweet Home Away from Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Sweet Home Away from Home located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Louise and Ginsel Lake. Johannesburg Branch Library and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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