Stunning ever-changing views of Grass Lake.  Can you see yourself here?
Lodge and Carriage House from The Dock
Signature Shot from Across Grass Lake
Grass Lake Lodge from a Drone
Views from The Dock at Night
Grass Lake Lodge is Dog Friendly!
Lodge from The Lawn
Night Shot from The Dock
Welcome to Grass Lake Lodge-Front Entrance
The Lodge from The Beach
Drone Shot from Above
A View That Always Changes
View from the Driveway to The Lodge, Carriage House and Both Lakes
Ideal for multi-generational families.
Says it all!
Aerial photo of Grass Lake Lodge, Grass Lake, 40 of 65 acres and Townline Lake
Drone sunset shot from Townline Lake to Grass Lake & The Lodge
Pete scored a nice Bass!
Big Northern Pike too!  Way to go Tim!
Monster Northern Pike by one of our repeat winter guests
Fall King Salmon fishing on the nearby Pere Marquette River
Upper Fire Pit...so Relaxing!
One of two fire pits!
Two Firepits
Relax on the Dock...fish, coffee in the morning, cocktails at night
Relaxing on the Dock!
Relaxation
Wine on the Dock
Grass Lake Tavern Outdoor Bar with Views of the Lakes
Grass Lake Tavern lake views
Grass Lake Tavern Outdoor Bar
The Hot Tub...with Lake and Fire Pit Views!
Hiking on Miles of Groomed Trails on the 65 Acres
Grass Lake Lodge  - Big Rapids, MI - Big Rapids
“Chief Stogie” welcomes you and your guests at the front door.
Front Entrance Bench
Loft with Pull-Out Queen Couch
Great Room from The Loft
Gourmet Kitchen with Plenty of Space to Gather
Wolfe Range
Dining Table off Great Room & Kitchen
Gourmet Kitchen Signs
Dining Room Table with Views
Private Chef Experience Dinner.  Guests love it and you take the night off!
Not a better spot to grill out...great views of lakes and right off the kitchen!
Relax by the gas fireplace.  Photo of Bob’s family from the Upper Peninsula 1908
Massive Gas Fireplace with 23' High Ceilings in Great Room
From the Great Room...Hot Coffee!
Bob's Family from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...Grandpa on Top!
"Tree Branch" Art Designed by Owner Bob Ekman.  Near the Front Door!  Light it Up!
Main Floor Powder Room Near Entrance Door
A Look Back to the Entrance from The Great Room
Peter Lik art in the Great Room.  Find the snow!
Master Bedroom - Comfortable King Bed
Lake views and private deck from the Master Bedroom
Master Bathroom with Heated Floors
New King Bed in Upper Bedroom (Previously Queen)
"Kid's" Bedroom with 2 Full and 1 Twin Bed
Game Room
Pool Table in The Game Room
Game Room with new PIng Pong table, Shuffle Board and a Pool Table.  Great music too!
Flat Screen TV and Sitting Area with Queen Pull-Out Couch in Game Room
Lower level bathroom...Lodge themed
Abundant wildlife at Grass Lake Lodge
Our Buddy Dude on the Beach
Our fake "loving" swans keep the geese away!
Complimentary Fishing Boat with optional Trolling Motor, 2 Kayaks, Canoe and Paddle Board
Canoeing in a great past time at Grass Lake Lodge.  Canoe to Townline Lake.
Like Glass!
Complimentary Kayaks
Beach, Boats and Dock
Carriage House
Carriage House Queen Bedroom
Carriage House Kitchen and Dining Area
Carriage House Kitchen
Carriage House Living Room with Great Views of Two Lakes
Ducks on the pond!
Dusk with a great 12-volt lighting system!
Private Owner Wine Cellar but fun to look at!
Winter is the best at Grass Lake

Grass Lake Lodge - Big Rapids, MI - Big Rapids

12 guests
4 bedrooms
4.5 bathrooms
5000 Sqft
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About this place

Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5

One-of-a-kind 5,000 SF 3BR, 3 1/2 BA, cedar-sided Lodge on 65 acres with the private 6 acre Grass Lake. Includes the amazing 1,000 SF 1 BR, 1 BA adjacent Carriage House. Just The Lodge can be rented but not just The Carriage House. All new exterior look for both as of Summer, 2024! Announcing Pickleball court coming Spring of 2026!

Grass Lake Lodge is #1 on Michigan’s “Only in Your State” for properties that provide a discount for longer stays. Check out this link.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/michigan/discount-vacation-rentals-mi/

5 of 5 reviews over the past two+ years! We love our guests and they love us!

On your own 6-acre private Grass Lake. Amazing views of two lakes! 65 amazing acres with over 2+ miles of private hiking/snow shoeing/cross country skiing trails. Great fishing (Lake is stocked) loaded with Bass, Crappie, Northern Pike and Panfish with dock and use of low-tech fishing boat provided complimentary. Plus a paddle board, canoe and two new kayaks...all included. Large Master Bedroom with King Bed, heated floors in bathroom and private deck, upper level large Bedroom with new King Bed and third with three comfortable beds...two Full and One Twin. Two other pull-out couches. Two blow up mattress beds just in case. Lodge can sleep 12 comfortably depending upon make-up of group and up to 14 with adjacent Carriage House. Gourmet kitchen, dining and family room with incredible sound system throughout the house and outdoors. New Wifi throughout. Screened-in porch and dining deck with new table with10 chairs with grill overlooking both lakes. Indoor bar and Outdoor covered bars area named “Grass Lake Tavern”. "Game Room" with new pool table, new ping pong, shuffleboard, putting green, sound system, TV, kitchenette and comfortable seating area. Two fire pit areas with outdoor music. New hot tub! Outdoor games include basketball net, horseshoes, new corn hole and many other fun games. Garage parking for two cars. Dogs allowed with approval from owner (no cats as owners are allergic).

Adjacent Carriage House of 1,000 SF 1 BR Queen plus Pull-Out Queen Couch, Kitchen, Dining Room and living plus spectacular views of two lakes from private deck. Available in a separate listing in our third party platforms and/or ask the Owner. This listing is for The Lodge only. The Carriage House cannot be rented on it's own. Wifi available in the Carriage House as well. Carriage House is NOT booked with others while Lodge is rented. Thank you.

Perfect for families, friends, corporate retreats, reunions, couples and Ferris State University groups. For families whose kids are learning from home, this can be your second home with Wifi for the kids and parents who may also need to work or learn from "home". We do ask that our guests refrain from streaming movies and gaming.

Grass Lake Lodge’s housekeepers clean and disinfect after each stay to a very high level.

Book now for 2025 and released 2026 as dates are filling up fast. Check out our website as well www.grasslakelodge.com.

Grass Lake Lodge is offering "GLL Extras" for 2025! This includes on-premises massages, private chef experiences, grocery and/or beverage pick-up, delivery and placement, S'mores packages, firewood bundles, Specialty Jams by Carolyn and electric trolling motor rental. Please ask for "GLL Extras".

Baby gear such as cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more can be rented through BabyQuip as seen on Shark Tank. Please use this link to see what is available.
https://www.babyquip.com/holly279?a=238d667

5 of 5 VRBO and Airbnb Reviews for over three years! Read them on those websites.

Thank you! We look forward to creating amazing memories as we have for so many families and friends.

Sleeping configuration

Main Floor Master Suite

1 king bed

Upper-Level Lakeside

1 king bed

Upper Level - Multiple Beds

2 double beds, 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed

Carriage House - Adjacent for Extra Charge

1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed

2 Blow-Up Beds

2 double beds

Carriage House (extra) Living Room

1 sofa bed

Game Room

1 sofa bed

Upper Level Loft

1 sofa bed

What this place offers

45 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Desk
Desk chair
Smart TV
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Nearby activities

15
Jet skiing
Kayaking
Golf
Swimming
Fly fishing
Fishing
Basketball
Walking

Property Suitability

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Child friendly

All activities are subject to adult supervision.
  • Children's books and toys

No events allowed

Only overnight guests are allowed unless approved

No smoking allowed

Outdoor smoking only. Please clean up.

Parking Included

Two car garage for guests plus numerous other outdoor spaces.

Meet the Host

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Bob

Owner

English
Bob & Karen Ekman own Grass Lake Lodge in Big Rapids, MI and Clearwater Shores on Smith Lake, AL. Bob has been in the hospitality industry for over 45 years including Marriott, IHG and others. He has been an entrepreneur as well with start ups like MAH Hospitality, Country Music Fantasy Camp and was the Operating Partner at Fontanel and the Deadwood Mountain Grand after retiring from IHG after 20 years in 2015. Karen is an interior designer for upscale and our properties.
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
within an hour
Member Since
November 2022

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Scenic views

Stunning every-changing water views of two lakes including the 6-acre private lake.
Beach viewLake viewMountain viewGarden viewWoods view

Location

Enjoy 65 acres with a 6 acre private lake. 7 minutes to Big Rapids and Ferris State University
BeachfrontWaterfrontWoodsSki in/out

Getting around

Travel by car only to Grass Lake Lodge in Big Rapids, MI. Plenty of parking for up to 14 guests. Commercially fly into Grand Rapids, MI and then a one hour drive. There is a private Robin-Hoode Airport in Big Rapids less than ten minutes away.
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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
12 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties

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