Grass Lake Lodge - Big Rapids, MI - Big Rapids
Grass Lake Lodge - Big Rapids, MI - Big Rapids
Waterfront on 65 Amazing Acres and a Private 6 Acre Lake-Grass Lake Lodge
14 Guests · 4 Bedrooms · 4.5 Bathrooms · Cabin · Entire place · 5000 Sqmt
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One-of-a-kind 5,000 SF 3BR, 3 1/2 BA, cedar-sided Lodge on private 6 acre Grass Lake. Plus 1,000 SF 1 BR, 1 BA adjacent Carriage House available for extra charge. All new exterior look for 2024!
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. Music system is played through an Apple products only. Wifi throughout. Screened-in porch and dining deck with new table with10 chairs with grill overlooking both lakes. Indoor and Outdoor bars. Game Room with 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 plus Pull-Out Couch, Kitchen, Dining Room and living plus spectacular views of two lakes from private deck. Included with Grass Lake Lodge only when requested for an additional $175 to $225 per night plus $95 cleaning per stay. We now have Wifi available in the Carriage House as well. Request and we will communicate how we handle this additional booking. 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. Since we have limited data for each month, we 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 2023 as dates are filling up fast. Check out our website as well www.grasslakelodge.com.
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Grass Lake Lodge is offering GLL Extras for 2023! This includes on-premises massages, private chef experiences, bartender services, grocery and/or beverage pick-up, delivery and placement, Smores 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 two years! Read them on those websites.
Thank you! We look forward to creating amazing memories as we have for so many families and friends.
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. Music system is played through an Apple products only. Wifi throughout. Screened-in porch and dining deck with new table with10 chairs with grill overlooking both lakes. Indoor and Outdoor bars. Game Room with 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 plus Pull-Out Couch, Kitchen, Dining Room and living plus spectacular views of two lakes from private deck. Included with Grass Lake Lodge only when requested for an additional $175 to $225 per night plus $95 cleaning per stay. We now have Wifi available in the Carriage House as well. Request and we will communicate how we handle this additional booking. 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. Since we have limited data for each month, we 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 2023 as dates are filling up fast. Check out our website as well www.grasslakelodge.com.
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Grass Lake Lodge is offering GLL Extras for 2023! This includes on-premises massages, private chef experiences, bartender services, grocery and/or beverage pick-up, delivery and placement, Smores 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 two 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
1 / 3
Main Floor Master Suite
1 king bed
Master with great bath, closet, laundry room & private deck
Upper-Level Lakeside
1 king bed
New King! Amazing views of two lakes and beach.
Upper Level - Multiple Beds
4 double beds, 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed
Great for kids and groups...plus 2 pull-out couches
Carriage House - Adjacent for Extra Charge
1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed
This is our Carriage House at an extra charge
2 Blow-Up Beds
4 double beds
Amazing views of two lakes and beach from Upper Level BR
Carriage House (extra) Living Room
1 sofa bed
Game Room
1 sofa bed
Pool Table, Shuffle Board and Ping Pong Table
Upper Level Loft
1 sofa bed
What this place offers
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Paper Towels
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Fire Pit
High Speed Internet
Desk
Desk Chair
Smart TV
Nearby activities
Jet skiing
Fly fishing
Basketball
Walking
Nature Viewing
Bird Watching
Ping Pong Table
Suitability
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.
No Parking
Two car garage for guests plus numerous other outdoor spaces.
Meet The Host
Bob
Owner
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 40 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 in 2015. Karen is an interior designer for upscale and our properties.
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Member since: November 2022
Speaks: English
Response rate: 66%
Response time: within 24 hours
Scenic views
Stunning every-changing water views of two lakes including the 6-acre private lake.
Beach view
Lake view
Golf Course view
Mountain view
Garden view
Woods view
Location
Enjoy 65 acres with a 6 acre private lake. 7 minutes to Big Rapids and Ferris State University
Beachfront
Waterfront
Woods
Ski 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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Guests
1 guest, 1 pet
Adults
Over 18 years of age
1
Children
0-17 years of age
0
Pets
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Policies and Rules
Check In: 4PM - 12AM
Primary contact will receive full Guest Information including "GLL Extras" at least a week prior to arrival which will include the door code(s). Please ask if you would like to receive this information sooner.
Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 25
25 or older for majority of guests
Maximum occupancy: 14
Up to 14 people when including the Carriage House...which has an additional Queen Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen/Dining/Living Room with a Sleeper Sofa
House Rules
No parties of over the number of people sleeping at Grass Lake Lodge unless approved by Owner, Bob Ekman.
No children in the hot tub under 8 years of age at any time.
No children in the hot tub under 8 years of age at any time.
Payment Policy
Payment via Venmo @Robert-Ekman or Zelle 6302404747 or via check to Robert Ekman, 712 Edmondson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027.
Refundable Damage Deposit
We do require the purchase of damage insurance in the amount of $59 per stay plus tax.
Cancellation Policy
100% Refund if cancelled 60 days our from date of arrival, 50% if cancelled 30 days from date of arrival and not refund inside of 30 days out from date of arrival.
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