Cabin in Barryton, MI

The Card's Nest Rental Cabin on Lake in Wooded Area

The Card's Nest Rental Cabin on Lake in Wooded Area

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Cabin as viewed from Lake
View of the lake from the balcony
Fieldstone fireplace on upper level
Kitchen area on lower level
Family room area on upper level

Overview of The Card's Nest Rental Cabin on Lake in Wooded Area

4.7 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Barryton, MI
  • Popular LocationEight Point Lake18 min drive
  • AirportBig Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Convertible bed(s)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Card's Nest Rental Cabin on Lake in Wooded Area

The Card's Nest rental cabin is nestled in the woods located on Gorrel lake. Gorrel lake provides a very nice, private setting. There are only 3 dwellings located on the entire lake. The property is adjacent to Merrill Lake County Park, which provides a place for the children to play, including a playground and swimming beaches on two lakes within walking distance. Located near the Pier Marquette snowmobile trail, The Card's Nest offers something for every season. Nature abounds in the surrounding woods, and is great for spotting birds, animals, and just enjoying nature.

We provide a fully furnished cabin, you need only bring your personal items and towels. A rowboat, two kayaks, and a paddle boat are provided. These can be launched from our small private sandy area, or tied to the dock during your stay.

The kitchen area has cast iron sink, range, and refrigerator. We also provide a 'beer and bait' refrigerator in the downstairs entranceway. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, utensils, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and more.

Bedroom 1 downstairs has a double bed, rustic pine furniture (locally crafted) and a beautiful view of the lake. Bedroom 2 has a double bed. Bedroom 3 provides a double bed and twin bunk beds. There are two double sized futons in family room.

Outdoor area provides a large deck overlooking the lake. There is a charcoal grill, as well as a fire pit with cooking grates. Build in benches and a picnic table provide seating around the deck and firepit area. There is a balcony off the upper floor that offers beautiful views of the lake and woods.

While this is a remote setting, basic needs can be met in Barryton, less than 10 minutes away, and a larger town is only 15 minutes away.

Our weekly rentals run from Sunday to Sunday.

Keywords: private, fishing, furnished, snowmobile, fireplace, boat, lodge, family, dock, pier, firepit, rustic, remote

Property manager

Jay

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Sears

Located in Sears, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Eight Point Lake and Crooked Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Card Wildlife Education Center and Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Eight Point Lake - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Williams Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Papa Lonnie's Pizza - 8 min drive
  • Hadley's Country Kitchen - 8 min drive
  • Holly's Country Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Smokey Bones BBQ - 11 min drive

Reviews

4.7

Exceptional

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Rating 5 - Excellent. 37 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 3 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 1 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Canquel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Perfect place for a getaway vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Sol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic again
Wonderful again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Donna W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
vacation stay
property was very nice everything we could of wanted except cleaning service was terrible nobody cleaned grills for us nor did they clean out the fire pit inside kitchen was filty mouse terds left counters were not cleaned we even had to kill the mouse we cleaned more than the cleaners the place is now mouse free and very clean for the next people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/5 Good

Melissa K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th bday get away
I liked how the property was tucked away on the side of a campground. Everything was great about the cabin, except when we came in, whoever stayed there previous to us left the futon with dirt and gross stains on it. I understand this may not be in the scope of the cleaning crew. We improvised and used a bed cover for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/5 Good

sonya t.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cards best
Jay was really nice had just hired a new cleaning company and they did a bad job we loved the property very nice outside but be careful when you swing we all had leaches when we got out never went swimming again while we were there but there’s plenty of boats to play with and Jay said he would make it up for the bad clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jay

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Why they chose this property

We had been renting this cabin from the previous owners for 8 years, and jumped and the chance to buy this property. We are happy to be able to share our cabin with you. Every time we get to visit, we leave feeling relaxed and renewed.

What makes this property unique

Gorrel lake, being only a few feet from the cabin and deck, provides great views, a nice breeze, boating, and fishing. The adjacent county park offers sandy beaches on two lakes, horseshoes, a playground, and a fish cleaning station.
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