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Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town.

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cornell, MI
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ludington Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Sand Point Lighthouse
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Exterior

Family Retreat with Lake Views at Ludington Park

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is AU$926
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Family Retreat with Lake Views at Ludington Park

About the area

Cornell

With a stay at this vacation home in Cornell, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Pioneer Trail Park and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Wells Sports Complex.
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What's nearby

  • Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Ludington Park - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Sand Point Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 32 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Family Inn The - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buck Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town.

We welcome you to Frenchy's Forest Lodge. If you're looking for a quiet, secluded, and relaxing getaway- look no further.

We are honored to open our home to you and are confident you will love it just as much as we do. We have put a lot of thought and effort into our cabin ensuring it will be the perfect destination. Our property is uniquely private surrounded by woods perfect for bird watching, sightseeing, stargazing under a bonfire, turkey hunting, and more! A true 'Cabin in the Woods' experience, but you'll do anything but "rough it" here with our pristinely clean home, including all of the modern amenities.

Our Lodge is big enough to sleep 11 yet cozy enough to be enjoyed by 2. We have taken special measures to provide adequate space for everyone with large closets, spacious bedrooms, a large, finished basement, dining for everybody, and a beautiful open concept layout that allows everyone to feel at ease. Our spacious kitchen is fully stocked with items ranging from a pizza cutter to a crockpot, and everything in between; it's100% ready for family gatherings.

Frenchy's Forest Lodge is located 10 minutes from Downtown Escanaba, 3 minutes from the Rusty Rail Bar & Grill, 50 miles from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, day trips to endless waterfalls, minutes from kayaking, hiking, ATV/Snowmobile trails, and more.

This is truly a place to enjoy all four seasons.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mary Theoret

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
2 total pets
Note from host: We allow horses as well!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Stunning, secluded lodge nestled in the woods- minutes from town. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place! Everything was exactly as described. The cabin was perfect for 5 teenage girls and two adults. We had a good balance of “chilling out” and taking in the UP. There was plenty of space for the girls to spread out. The location was perfect - just over an hour to Pictured Rocks and less than 20 minutes to the beaches in Gladstone and Escanaba. Communicating with the host was easy and mostly unnecessary. We had one issue with a wasp nest that was addressed very quickly. Detailed directions provided were perfect (especially because the trek back to the cabin is a little different). If we find ourselves in the Escanaba area again, we would definitely consider staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarahelizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in the woods

Got a place in the UP to home base from and take the little kids on day hikes. Worked perfectly, and was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful winter weekend

Our second time visiting this cabin left us just as impressed as the first. There was plenty of room for our families of 4 and 5, with our pooch. Kids and adults alike greatly enjoyed playing outside in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice gathering place

Wonderful family gathering place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Birthday Celebration

Everything about this cabin, location, prompt response by Mary to all my questions before arrival, firewood, wildlife (deer, family of turkeys, birds, etc.), appliances, washer & dryer all highly appreciated and used! Location is close to my brother’s camp making it convenient to go back and forth. And, two evenings we had family visit for dinner and outdoor fire (they even brought firewood one evening that we used and one evening used firewood provided at cabin. There were 6 of us staying at cabin, plenty of room for all. Best compliment was when our sons left with their gals, they said “this place was awesome Mom” !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in the cabin! It was rustic and beautifully furnished and decorated. The quiet and scenic property was a pleasure to wake up to. It was about 15 minutes to Escanaba or Gladstone. There were 3 TVs, and had good Wi-Fi. We saw turkeys, deer, 4 different squirrels, and a bear from a distance. I highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of season family getaway

Family had an awesome time in this secluded, quiet and roomy home. Enjoyed watching the wildlife and playing in the large yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

This was a beautiful, secluded place for a family getaway. The cabin was well-appointed with everything we'd expect and then some. We particularly enjoyed sharing the property with all of the deer! The park and beach in nearby Gladstone was a big hit with the children. and beachand beach at
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect cabin

My friends and I stayed here for 3 nights into the weekend. The house was pristine when we arrived...it almost looked brand new. As other reviews have stated, if you follow the directions to get there it isn't a problem. Dave and Marry were more than happy to answer any questions I had about finding the home as well. If you're looking for a cabin 15-20 minutes out of town away from the city I don't think it's possible to beat this place. Beds, the yard, the woods...everything down to the silverware were perfect when we arrived. The pictures don't do it justice. I would highly recommend it to any of my friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Private cabin with lots of space for everyone!! Quick drive to beaches and lots of other attractions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property, Excellent Hosts: 11/10

Excellent property with plenty of room inside and outside. We had a full itinerary planned of golfing, sightseeing, casino trips, and dinners. We opted to stay in afternoons for yard games, bonfires and take advantage of the spacious, well-maintained lawn. Deer and several wild turkeys visited us during the weekend. This is my 2nd visit as a guest at the property, we are already planning another in fall. This place checks all the boxes for space, comfort, amenities, & it’s SO CLEAN. GREAT HOSTS.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family vacation

Entire family had a wonderful time. Great property, helpful hosts, secluded but close to other activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful scenery away from neighbors and noise.

In Escanaba for granddaughters graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Johnson Fishing Group

Eccellent communication with owner, helped us in everyway because we had a hard time finding it due to poor cell service. Very clean log can in the woods.Would definetly stay there again. Internet was down but we didnt care because we were there to get away from it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bree B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up North Cabin with all Amenities!

Booked for a friends and family weekend! 4 adults and 5 kiddos under 5 yrs old. The cabin is spacious for large groups with great hiking in the area. We loved the bonfire set up and how relaxing the living room was. Bummed that mother nature didn't have snow in February but I'd imagine that this place would be GREAT for snow adventures and hunting!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hunting getaway

Dave and Mary are the best people to work with to make your vacation special!!!! The cabin is beyond beautiful and is set up extremely well for what ever you want to do. The location is perfect to enjoy the wilderness and only being 15 min. From town is a huge bonus. There is a ton of wildlife to watch which is why we came back again and will return next year! Dave and Mary are the perfect owners to take care of your ultimate vacation and build family memories! Thank you Dave and Mary, we will see you again soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and Secluded

It was just what we were looking for! We came to see the sights and fall colors and the best colors were actually at the cabin. We enjoyed time there and were able to keep all three kids as well as the adults entertained on the day we had starting late due to rain. The cabin was the cleanest place that we have rented. Dave and Mary were very responsive and on top of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Overall fantastic lodgings. Clean, roomy, secluded. Gorgeous location. Only room for improvement would be correct address on listing. We got in to town late and finding it in the dark wasn't easy since we went to the wrong address(the one listed on VRBO). I was sent the correct address by the property owner but didn't realize at first that they differed. Would definitely recommend this property to others staying in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The cabin was perfect for our needs. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in the woods!

What a great place to get away from it all and just relax. Great place with plenty of room and wildlife outside. Only recommendation to other bookings, follow the directions to the place from the host, do not use GPS to get to the cabin. Thank you again for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Family Vacation

This is a lovely, spacious, warm home with everything we needed. The property is secluded and yet easily accessible. We hiked, had campfires, watched meteor showers, and had a fabulous time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc A., Holland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family Yooper getaway

We had 10 adults and one grand baby and the house handled us all with ease. A little challenging to find initially but the seclusion is delightful. The house is well furnished inside and outside. Only complaint is lack of airflow in main floor dining family room as huge windows face west and get a lot of afternoon sun and we made all our meals using the oven which only added to the heat. Always cooled off overnight. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin

We had a wonderful time watching the wildlife out the phew windows. It was perfect for a nice relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great memories

Everything was perfect & we truly enjoyed our time there. Can’t wait for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion Escanaba

2 sisters had difficulty finding the place; daughters/hubbies had no problem. Saw deer and turkeys almost daily. Lots of mosquitoes, but still well worth it. Would have loved a dishwasher; but I made each group of relatives wash dishes so it wasn't always me!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023