Kayaks
Great Room at Night
Wood Burning Stove
Master Bedroom- King
Master Bedroom with Lake Views
Workspace in Master Bedroom with Lake View
Master Bedroom Twin Loft
Dining Area
Dining Room Lake View
Cedar Bathroom #1 with stand up shower.
Queen Bedroom
Bathroom #2
Common Stairwell to Master & Basement
Common Stairwell to Bear Den (aka Basement)
Lower Level Living Space Adjacent to Bunkhouse
Double Bunks
Single Bunks
Laundry Room
Laundry Room Sleeping Area
Futon
Family Game Night?
Sunset Paddleboarding
Swim Raft
Tether Ball
2 Hybrid/Kayak SUPs, 2 Sit-In Kayaks
Beautiful Sunsets
Welcome!
Snowmobile Adventure Tour
Front Door
Winter on the Lake
SnowFire
Only 15 mintues away!
Caberfae Peaks
Sunset at the Peaks
Forest Across the Street
Neighborhood
Smore's for All Seasons!
Trails, Trails, Trails!
Paddle, Raft or Float/Tube the Manistee River
Bass, Pike, Perch, Bluegill...Photo taken from end of Happy Cabin dock.
Sand Dunes on the Lake
Backyard Sunset
Hiking to the Dunes
Dunes
Go Karts
Visit a local Farm
Feed the Alpacas
Aerial view of Lake Meauwataka
Clear Waters
Famous Loons

Happy Cabin: Repeat Guest /Direct Booking Site - Cadillac

10 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2000 Sqft
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About this place

Lake Life! Kayaks, Fishing, Swimming, Campfires.

***Currently accepting direct booking reservations for repeat guests, referrals, houfy hosts and guests with positive reviews as verified on houfy or other platforms.

***Our LOWEST TOTAL $ booking price guaranteed across all platforms. Will match any lower nightly rate for this property on other platforms.

Experience the magic of all 4 seasons at this lakefront cabin situated on crystal clear "all-sports" Lake Meauwataka (10 mi N of Cadillac)! Open & spacious, this family friendly cabin is ideal for a multi-family get away. Unplug & relax amongst the majestic serene White Pines of the Manistee National Forest. An ALL SEASON destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, swimming, fishing, boating, scavenger hunts & more await!

*MUST BE 25 y/o TO BOOK*

*NOT A PARTY HOUSE*

*NO PETS or PET REQUESTS*

($300 Refundable Security Deposit Due >24 hrs of Check-in)

This countryside escape has a secluded and serene "Up North" feel, yet only a 10-15 min drive to shopping & restaurants in the City of Cadillac and only 1.5 miles away from the General Store which has almost everything you could need including delicious pizza, ice cream, alcohol & daily meal deals.

Please Note: Our Cabin is located off a dirt road so if this doesn’t bother you keep reading….The property is surrounded by White Pines and perched upon 65 feet of lakefront sandy bottom access. Across the lake sits a township park, complete with a campground, hiking trails and sand dunes. There is also a 9-hole "volunteer-created" disc golf course.

Location is well suited as a launch to many popular Michigan tourist destinations including Traverse City/Interlochen, Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Big Manistee River & the Ski/ Golf Resorts of Caberfae Peaks and Crystal Mountain.

This is a "Family-Friendly" Cabin. It is not high-end; however, it is lovingly cared for by the owners who use it often and take great pride in making it a fun and cozy place to make memories. It is 2000 square feet and features 2 FULL bathrooms.

Sleeping:

Sleeping Quarters include a Master Bedroom with gorgeous lakefront views (King & Single Bed Loft). The second bedroom (Queen) is tucked away and allows privacy and a bathroom nearby. The third bedroom (Bunkhouse) is the perfect spot to send the kids. Located on the lower level with it's own living area, this sleeping area features two sets of bunk beds (Full/Full & Twin/Twin). There are also sleeper sofas (great room/ lower living) twin futon in the laundry room, foldaway twin cot and pack & play.

The open floor plan on the main level allows for lakefront views and interaction amongst guests in the kitchen, dining and great room areas. The great room features a wood burning stove, a large LED wall mounted Fire Feature & Smart TV.

Wifi/TV: High speed internet for remote work. Smart TV with streaming options

however you will need to use your own subscriptions for certain applications enabled through guest mode on the Roku TV. The TV also gets approximately 16 channels via antenna and there is a DVD player with many movie options to choose from. Many board games & crafty accessories are provided.

Workspace: Desk with lake views in Master Bedroom.

Kitchen: Our kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances and tableware for your stay. There is a common pantry and spice basket. You are welcome to use any staples in the cabinets or condiments in the refrigerator if they are available, but we can't guarantee anything will be there for certain. It all depends on what people use and what people leave.

Laundry Room: Washer/Dryer.

Linens/Towels provided.

Garage/Basement: Owner's private storage areas and not included in the rental.

Shed: Open & available to use. Here you will find outdoor games, disc golf sets, campfire sticks, fishing poles etc..

Optional: Kids Clubhouse. Inquire for Details.

Heating/Cooling:

The house has A/C in the master bedroom and Queen Bedroom. Tree cover, lake breezes and fans keep the rest of the house cool in the summer.

The house has two furnaces, a wood burning stove and a propane stove.

Backyard Amenities: Firepit, Dining Area, Pedal Boat, Kayak's (x3 Adult, x3 Youth), SUP's (x2), Tetherball, Corn Hole, fishing poles etc..

Seasonal Notes:

The dock is removed Oct-April. Please inquire if booking during a transition period. Life Jackets Provided.

Snow Removal: Removal service is triggered after an event causing more than 4 " accumulation since last removal. There will be occasions where there may be a few inches of snow on the driveway and walkway. A snow shovel and rock salt is provided.

Please Note: There is an additional charge of $10 per night/Guest >6 guests to account for extra cleaning/laundry/septic charges.

You will be communicating directly with the Property Owner and not a management company.

What this place offers

54 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Desk
Smart TV
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Nearby activities

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Water skiing
Rafting
Water tubing
Kayaking
Golf
Miniature Golf
Cycling
Swimming

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

  • Crib/Pack 'n Play
  • High chair

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Meet the Host

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Christie

Owner

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Owners Christie & Clint both work in the healthcare industry. We both love the outdoors, working hard and traveling. Michigan is is our primary residence with Tucson Arizona as our winter escape. "The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been and the memories we've made along the way!"
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Member Since
December 2023

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Location

WaterfrontLakefrontParkWoodsSki Slopes

Getting around

Location is rural and off a dirt road.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
10 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Pets • Smoking • Parties
$Security Deposit
300
Refundable

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