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Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- darts- fire pits

Family-friendly cottage with a water park and a hot tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Game room
Escape to a serene lakeside retreat on Wixom Lake, where a unique landscape offers endless opportunities for relaxation and fun. Unwind in the indoor hot tub, challenge friends to a game of pool or darts in the rec room, or cozy up by one of two fire pits. With exclusive use of the home and property, enjoy yard games, arcade games on Xbox, and basketball hoop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- darts- fire pits

Enjoy a beautiful cottage on “Wixom Lake”. If you are not familiar with the area, in May 2020 dams failed changing the landscape. Although there currently is no water this retreat will provide you a unique getaway. Our home sits on one of the “fingers” of Wixom Lake and currently has a small stream running through. There is a ton to enjoy on the property and the surrounding area. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, rec room with a pool table, dart board, bar, tv. Weber BBQ Grill and indoor hot tub.

Full exclusive use of the home, deck, patio, two fire pits, grill, yard games, dartboard, pool table, arcade games, Xbox, basketball hoop and indoor hot tub. 1 bedroom has a queen bed with attached full bath. 2nd bedroom is a full bed with a single top bunk. The living room has 2 sofa couches that can sleep 4. There is a Jacuzzi brand hot tub in the sun room. All buildings on the property have heat and a/c. Other things to note there is WiFi and four smart TVs (living room, both bedrooms and rec room) ran by Firestick and/or Roku. The indoor hot tub fits two adults. Use of two kayaks are included that can be taken to nearby sites.. **As mentioned, water is not accessible but a natural creek runs through. You will notice in the pictures this water level changes seasonally** We are on a small septic drain field so we ask that guests limit using the hot tub once per day.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $50/stay. Light shedding and barking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Cottage on "Lost Lake" with indoor hot tub Cottage
Cottage on "Lost Lake" with indoor hot tub Beaverton
Cottage on "Lost Lake" with indoor hot tub Cottage Beaverton

About the neighborhood

Map
Beaverton, MI

What's nearby

  • Sanford Lake - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hays Township Hall - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Northern Lanes Recreation - 19 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Midland Mall - 23 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Midland Center for the Arts - 26 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaverton Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Downtown Diner and Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juicy Bone - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big R's Pump & Party - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- darts- fire pits pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- darts- fire pits?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- darts- fire pits?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- darts- fire pits located?

Located in Beaverton, this family-friendly cottage is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Sanford Lake, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Northern Lanes Recreation and Gladwin County Recreation Area. Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center and Gladwin City Hall are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Up North Retreat - hot tub - pool table -arcade- darts- fire pits Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

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

Great Stay

Nice of very thoughtful touches made this a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Relaxing, family get away

Cute, clean , quiet get-away. The property is well maintained, inside and out. The cottage was well stocked with all the daily necessities. The game room and yard games kept everyone, especially the kids, entertaining.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick c.

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

Clean, spacious, and family friendly

The host made access easy. The home was clean. The detached rec room was great. The host was responsive and easy to communicate with. The area is quiet and beautiful. I highly recommend the stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the hosts had great , property is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Wonderful place

Nice size excellent game room Good size yard Made it a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Great experience!

This location is clean, well kept and had thought of all the details. Our trip was seamless and absolutely met our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

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

Cozy get away

Perfect place for a cozy weekend. The weather was not the greatest but the hot tub, rec room, games and TV were all a bonus for family time away from home. We were especially happy to be able to bring our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Perfect getaway!

I was so impressed with this getaway! The place was spotless and full of amenities! I particularly enjoyed the hot tub. I also appreciated the history of the dam break. I am looking forward to returning when the dam is fixed! The game room was also a lot of fun. Even without the waterfront, this was such a great place to stay! The hosts were very accommodating and the late check out was greatly appreciated! I highly recommend booking your getaway here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Wonderful stay!

My husband and I came here for our 15 year Anniversary. It was a wonderful stay. Very clean and comfortable. The surrounding houses were close but it was very quiet and relaxing. It had most everything you would need for preparing food as well as coffe options. The Jacuzzi tub was just amazing! We used it nearly twice a day the entire time we were there. The game room was a lot of fun for just chilling out. We were a little dissapointed as we had no way to Kyak since the river is no longer there for the time being as that wasn't indicated on the site. But otherwise we were 100% satisfied and talked about coming back with our kids at some time! We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Wonderful Time Spent With Family

My husband and I were in the area visiting our son and his wife and their 3 week old baby. The house was perfect for us. Spacious and well appointed . We stayed in most of the six days we were there and cooked. The kitchen was so well stocked, there wasn’t anything my husband, the chef of the family, needed. We especially loved The Toasted Toad “bar” which was a perfect addition when you’re traveling with an infant and can’t go out to a real bar. Pool table, dart board, TV. We had many memorable nights at the Toasted Toad. Honorable mention goes to the fire pit . Coming from Florida it was nice to have a fire in the middle of the summer. Great time bonding with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022