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Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks

Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks

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Overview of Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Manistique, MI
  • Popular LocationIndian Lake State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndian Lake Golf Course9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalms Book State Park15 min drive
  • AirportEscanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back bedroom, next to 3/4 bath

1 Double Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Middle bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks

INDIAN LAKE LODGE

SLEEPS: 6-8
BEDROOMS: 3 bedrooms
BATHROOMS: 1.5 (1 full bath- bathtub/shower combination) + 1 (3/4 bath, shower, toilet and sink)
*INLAND-- NOT LAKE FRONT, 100 FEET FROM SHORELINE OF INDIAN LAKE
*SMALL SANDY SWIMMING BEACH (not for use in mooring boats)
*HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
*PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED (due to association guidelines)
*RENT 1 CABIN OR ALL 3 TOGETHER

This lodge is roomy and delightful! Everything you need is here-Cable TV, WiFi, Washer & Dryer and more! This cabin is located in Manistique, Michigan which lies along the south shore of Indian Lake. Indian Lake is 8400 acre spring fed lake. The Lodge is 100 feet from the shoreline, behind cabins #5 & #6, with a great view and easy access to Indian Lake. Indian Lake is the fourth largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with an area of 8,400 acres. It is 5 miles long and 3 miles wide. Indian Lake has a maximum depth of 18 feet with about 90 percent of the lake less than 15 feet deep. Game fish include perch, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, rock bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, sturgeon and brown trout.

This vacation spot is great for swimming, boating, water sports, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, biking and sightseeing. Also, a cozy spot during hunting season. Easy access to launching your boat is best at the state park nearby (1/2 mile from the Lodge and a $4.50 per vehicle if you do not have a State sticker in your window.) We do recommend pulling your boat nightly due to the high winds.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A/C: No. Fans (2 oscillating) are available for use and there is a nice breeze that comes in off the lake.

Association: This cabin is a part of the Mountain Ash Condo Association. Back in the 1980's this was known as the Mountain Ash Resort.

ATV's: Not allowed at this property.

Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1: 3/4 bath, shower, toilet & sink
Bathroom #2: Full bath, bathtub/shower, toilet, sink (washer/dryer in the bathroom)

Beach: The beach area outside the pavilion is small, and it is just used for swimming. It is not for docking boats. The association does not allow boats to be pulled up and left all night. They must be taken to the Indian Lake State Park and trailered back and forth each night.

Bedroom Configuration:

Bedroom 1 (front): Queen

Bedroom 2 (middle): Bunk bed set & 2 twins

Bedroom 3 (back bedroom, next to 3/4 bath): Full

Boats: The association does not allow boats to be pulled up and left all night. They must be taken to the Indian Lake State Park and trailered back and forth each night. Easy access to launching your boat is best at the state park nearby (1/2 mile from the Lodge and a $4.50 per vehicle if you do not have a State sticker in your window.) We do recommend pulling your boat nightly due to the high winds.

Cable/Satellite TVs: There is a 27" TV with cable, Plus, there is an additional TV with cable in each of the bedrooms.

Cell phone service: Cell phone service is generally unreliable in the Upper Peninsula when you travel outside of Marquette and Escanaba.

Distances:
*Mackinac Bridge- approximately 1 hour away.
*Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore- approximately 1 hour away.
*Tahquamenon Falls State Park- approximately 2 hours away.

Dock: There is NOT a private dock for the Indian Lake Lodge. At times, we may be able to offer you dock space at another cabin (300 feet from the Lodge), yet this is never guaranteed. Please call or text our office (734) 837-4976. You can paddle to Indian Lake in about 2 minutes, it's just across the street and the headway is just a couple hundred yards away.

Fire Pit- Fire pit on site. Bring your own wood or have it delivered (906) 341-5698

Fishing: Game fish include perch, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, rock bass, small mouth bass, bluegill, sturgeon and brown trout.

Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online athttp://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx

Fishing poles: Please bring your own.

Grill: Yes there is a charcoal grill available. Guest must bring their own charcoal.

Grocery Store: Jack's Fresh Market: 735 E Lake Shore Dr, Manistique, MI 49854 (906) 341-8070

Guns: We cannot allow target shooting anywhere near the Indian Lake (Mountain Ash Association) Cottages. There are neighbors close by. Plus, there are local 2 gun ranges in the area that are accessible.

Internet: WiFi is available

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Enough parking for 2-4 vehicles.

Pavilion: As a guest, you are welcome to use the pavilion to spend time along the water, cook or enjoy the small beachy area. The Indian Lake State Park, just 1 mile around the bend has a more expansive pavilion/ sandy beach area.

Pets: We're sorry, yet due to safety concerns, we will no longer be able to welcome pets of guests to any of the cabins at the Mountain Ash Association. The only way to have a pet with the Mountain Ash Association is to purchase a cottage. Owners are allowed to have pets, yet guests are not.

Play area/swing-set: As guests of the Mountain Ash Association, you and your family can enjoy the small play area and swings for your kids.

Privacy: This cabin is a part of the Mountain Ash Condo Association. Back in the 1980's this was known as the Mountain Ash Resort. Each of the cabins is now privately owned. Freshwater Vacation Rentals manages 2 of the cottages: Indian Lake Lodge & Indian Lake #1. There are no other rentals on this property. The rest are the owners just enjoying their home. Many of the owners live here all summer.

Space: Ranch-style cabin, clean comfortable.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: YES! There is one on the property.

Wheelchair Accessibility: In 2013, we have added a brand new ramp/deck which allows for wheelchair accessibility. The entryway door is 32". Right from your van door to the cottage, the cottage is accessible. Plus, both toilets are ADA height toilets. Plus, we have a safety grab bar, mounted on the end wall, to assist in getting in and out of the bathtub/shower.

Wood: Fire pit on site. Bring your own wood or have it delivered (906) 341-5698

Extras:

Big Springs "Kich-iti-kipi": Michigan's largest freshwater spring. Two hundred feet across, and 40-feet deep. Over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from fissures in the underlying limestone at a constant 45 degree Fahrenheit. By means of a self-operated observation raft, visitors are guided to vantage points overlooking fascinating underwater features and fantasies. Ancient tree trunks, lime-encrusted branches and fat trout appear suspended in nothingness as they slip through crystal waters far below. Clouds of sand kept in constant motion by gushing waters create ever-changing shapes and forms, a challenge to the imagination of young and old alike.
Indian Lake Golf Course: A very popular, 18-hole golf course along Indian Lake. Just 5 miles from the Cabin.
The Kewadin Casino: It is approximately 10 minutes (7 miles) from the Lodge. If you make reservations, they will pick you up at the cabin and return your group as well.
Historic Manistique Water Tower: The Old Water Tower is one of the many historic sites in Schoolcraft County. Built in 1923 and constructed in the “Roman revival” style, it is also listed in the national register. The renovated building will provide space for arts related public events and public rest room facilities while preserving one of Manistique's unique and historic buildings.
Fayette State Park & Historic Town site: Fayette was once one of the Upper Peninsula's most productive iron-smelting operations. Located on the Garden Peninsula at Snail Shell Harbor. When the charcoal iron market began to decline, the Jackson Iron Company closed its Fayette smelting operation in 1891. It is now a completely restored village including 22 historic buildings, museum exhibits and the visitor center, which can be toured May through October. The historic site is located in Fayette State Park.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Premier Host
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Manistique

Located in Manistique, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Indian Lake Golf Course and Stony Point Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Indian Lake State Park - 6 min drive
  • Indian Lake Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 11 min drive
  • Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital - 13 min drive
  • Palms Book State Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tap21 - 10 min drive
  • Hardee's - 10 min drive
  • Big Boy - 11 min drive
  • Wheaty's Pub - 9 min drive
  • Clyde's Drive-In - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Indian Lake Lodge (Indian Lake): 1 Hour from Mackinaw and Pictured Rocks located?

This family-friendly Manistique cabin is located on a lake, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Indian Lake State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manistique Boardwalk and Manistique Central Park. Indian Lake Golf Course and Manistique Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the front porch
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

kristine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Relaxing, quiet, nice weather
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Pretty views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Primary
Everything was good. Property needs to put a sign up at entrance. The sign appears to have fallen down. Would like to see the fish cleaning station operational. Don
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indian Lake Lodge was such a fantastic place to stay.
I would rate this a top rvbo. The only issue we had was that there was no soaps for showering supplied. Otherwise, communication with staff and accomodations were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 13 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.

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