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RELAXING FAMILY RETREAT ON SECORD LAKE

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Outdoor Space
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Fireplace
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Gladwin, MI
  • Popular LocationLake Lancer26 min drive
  • Popular LocationSugar Springs Golf Club27 min drive
  • Popular LocationLakeside Golf Course27 min drive
  • AirportRoscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)59 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The cabin had plenty of room for our siblings and families vacation with our mom. Everything super clean, fully stocked ...
Melody H.
Aug 4, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

RELAXING FAMILY RETREAT ON SECORD LAKE

If your looking for an enjoyable, relaxing vacation....This is the spot. Fun nights around the camp fire, lazy days floating in the lake or sitting on the beach. The current water level on the lake does not allow boating. However, two kayaks, two paddle boards and a canoe are on site for guests use. With no boats zooming around, the kayaks and paddle boards are perfect for exploring the lake. Bring the fishing poles too!

Main floor master has a queen bed and a full size futon with an attached full bathroom. Second bedroom on the main floor is a bunk bed with a full on the bottom, twin on top. An additional full bath is also on the main floor. The lower level has two bedrooms and one bathroom with a shower. One bedroom has a queen over queen bunk and a queen bed. The second bed room has a full over full bunk and a queen bed.

Property manager

Kevin Westlake

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hunting 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

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

Property is also known as

Relaxing Family Retreat ON Secord Lake Gladwin
Relaxing Family Retreat ON Secord Lake Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Gladwin

Located in Gladwin, this vacation home is on the beach. Sugar Springs Golf Club and Gladwin Heights Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lancer and Pratt Lake. Water tubing, fishing, and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Lancer - 26 min drive
  • Sugar Springs Golf Club - 27 min drive
  • Lakeside Golf Course - 27 min drive
  • Tanger Outlets West Branch - 38 min drive
  • The Nightmare Golf Course - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River House Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Camp Sports Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Elk Lake Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪O'Sullivan Pub - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Woodland Diner - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RELAXING FAMILY RETREAT ON SECORD LAKE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RELAXING FAMILY RETREAT ON SECORD LAKE?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RELAXING FAMILY RETREAT ON SECORD LAKE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RELAXING FAMILY RETREAT ON SECORD LAKE located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Lake Lancer and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Sugar Springs Golf Club. Gladwin County Historical Museum and Gladwin Heights Golf Course are also within 20 mi (32 km).

RELAXING FAMILY RETREAT ON SECORD LAKE Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
The cabin had plenty of room for our siblings and families vacation with our mom. Everything super clean, fully stocked kitchen everything for family meals and and a beautiful large wood table for everyone to eat and play games at. The house had lots of extra supplies trash bags, TP etc. The owners were very helpful with any questions we had prior to arrival. The back yard is gorgeous, plenty of room for games and the beach was great to cool off in the hot weather. The kayaks, paddle boards and canoe were an amazing bonus. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcella L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect family get away. Comfortable home for 9 adults and 6 children. All the creature comforts you would need plus some! Owners were very good with communication both before during and at the end of our stay highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family place
What a great property for our extended family of 10! Comfy beds, quiet neighborhood and the lake was an excellent source of entertainment for all ages!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
We loved the Gladwin cabin. It was beautiful, spacious and had everything we needed. The deck and patio below were awesome and we enjoyed many fires around the fire pit. The lake was clean and the low water levels were great for us as we like to kayak and fish. No noisy boats going by constantly! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family trip
Great spot to enjoy time with family, great beach spot for cousins to play and splash around in water. Lots of kayak and paddle board time was a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dal L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible host
The house was fine except for clogged bath drains my wife pulled enormous amounts of gross hair out of. We had fun there but the story changed on our last night. We went out and locked up the house taking the key from the mantle labeled Secord Lake house. When we returned we found that key didn't unlock the house! I communicated with the host and after an hour of trying to get in and no local locksmiths available, I told Kevin I would just have to break a window to get in. I chose a bathroom window as it was the smallest. After getting in we swept and vacuumed three times being sure to get all the chards of glass up as we had 3 littles either crawling or walking around in bare feet. The next day we tried to follow the sparse instructions for checking out. We ran out of time washing the towels as we were asked to do as the outdated washer took forever to do a load. We did the dishes as asked. We gathered up the sheets even though nothing about the sheets were mentioned in the instructions. We were told a housekeeping service was coming so we didn't bother sweeping and vacuuming on the last morning we were there. An hour after we left we received a nasty text from Kevin's wife saying how we left the house in a mess and cleaned up none of the glass. After a month and a half of calling VRBO, we have been charged the maximum amount extra (which Kevin is supposed to reimburse) and Kevin was paid for damages ( even though it was his fault) from the insurance we bought. I believe Kevin has been removed as a VRBO host, and we are looking into starting a lawsuit. Kevin should never be allowed to host again and should be financially punished for the trouble he has caused us. BTW we have stayed at many VRBO houses as well as being hosts ourselves. We have never run into trouble like this before. The only variable in our stays was this terrible host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lake Retreat
The house was perfect for our group. We spent four full days relaxing on the deck, out on the lake, and grilling. The use of the kayaks and paddle boards was really nice. The property was well stocked with towels and anything you might need to cook with. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

shawny k.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house
the house was very clean and had everything you could ever need. our family enjoyed sitting around the fire in the evenings. and the kids played in the sand for hours. if you want well away from the tourists, this is the house for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake stay
Everything was as advertised. Even with the water levels being low we still enjoyed the lake and surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Hudsonville

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely and comfortable
Very nice and modern with plenty of room. The multiple patios and the views were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jackie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
2021 Family vacation
Delightful stay. Very accommodating for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect choice for us!!
We had a total of ten in our party of which four were children. We were hesitant to travel due to COVID-19 but In the end decided to go so that we could get together as a family. This ended up to be the perfect destination for us because it allowed us to stay put and still have plenty to do within the confines of the home and beach area!! Even though motor boats were not allowed due the current water level, having access to the kayaks, canoe, paddle boards, fishing and floating more than made up for it! It is a very calm lake and was quiet the week we were there. The decks have plenty of seating and the fire pit area was perfect to make s’mores and to enjoy the sunsets. The house was clean when we arrived, check-in went smoothly and there was plenty of room for everyone!!! Most importantly, Sara and Kevin were VERY responsive and easily accessible when we had questions! Their home is well stocked with all needed paper products, pantry items, kitchen accessories and cleaning supplies If and when we return to Michigan, we definitely would consider returning to this home because it more than met all of our needs!!! Thx for a wonderful week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Motrinc Family
We had a good time but wish we could have gone swimming -- too many stumps to avoid. Caught a 20 inch large mouth bass. Glad to have air conditioning with days of 95 degrees. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Westlake Retreat
Beautiful home, lovely beach, with many amenities. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.

8/10 Good

Tiffany A., Metro Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Family lake house
House was nice and as expected. Bedding and towel quality were just average, but there was plenty of them. Kayaks, paddle boards etc were great. Our only disappointment was that when renting pontoons from the marina you can’t tow any tubes, wakeboards etc, so recommend renting elsewhere or bringing your own. The owners were super responsive when needed. Overall a great week at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

suzanne b.

Very nice property. Well appointed and comfortable accommodations.
This property is spacious on the inside and out. The outdoor decks are very nice and have many furnishings for relaxation. We liked the “water toys”. We especially enjoyed the kayaks and the canoe. The water raft/tube was broken so we could not use it. It would have been nice to have that. Boat dock was damaged and needs replacing;however, we could still dock our rental boat with it. One has to be careful on the dock as it is a bit unstable. Our overall experience was excellent and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Wonderful for a large family!
Where to even start! The homeowners were prompt to respond to any questions we had. The house is stocked with everything you need. The views from the house are amazing. The dining table is large enough to fit the whole family. The beds are comfy. The house is a great set up for wandering babies/toddlers. The beach is full of fun activities. There are plenty of toys for little ones, board games, and firewood! This is the second time we have stayed in this home and already have another trip for August! Just stop right here and book this house, you WON’T regret it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

A perfect get away for our big family!!
This house was perfect for our family. It was clean spacious and there was plenty to do for the kids. The mini beach, water toys/equipment and fire pit kept all of us busy. This was our second time here and would recommend to anyone !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

All the amenities you could possibly want on a vacation. Excellent family vacation!!!!
The property was perfect, and well maintained!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie L.

Beautiful
Stayed here with 3 families and had a blast... This house amazing, it has everything that you would possibly need. The lake was awesome very clean and clear, perfect for all ages. Would recommend renting a pontoon from the marina the kids loved tubing and there is so much to see on the lake and many sandbars to stop at and swim. We will be booking again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Awesome family getaway
We spent a week at the house. There were 15 of us including 10 adults and 5 kids. The house was very spacious and with beds for everyone. The kids loved the beach and it was nice that the house had kayaks, a canoe, paddle boards and inner tubes. It was well stocked with toiletries and cleaning supplies and kitchen utensils and there were plenty of towels for everyone. They had a refrigerator in the lower level and a washer and dryer with plenty of detergent for laundry. There were lots of smart tvs in the house with DVD players and with internet access there was Netflix too. We rented a pontoon from Secord Marina. Overall everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

Almost perfect
They don't give you half stars but if they did this home was a 4 1/2 star. The only reasons I can't go that extra half were questionable cell coverage and a grill that needed a little work. The owners assured me that would change so I am sure you will enjoy a 5 star experience. First the owners were very accommodating and flexible. The house was perfectly laid out for a family gathering with plenty of room to sleep and move around. It was very clean and the furniture was beautiful. The lake was perfect for cruising or any other boat activity. Bring your fishing rod there was plenty of that going on. The deck and backyard were wonderful places to hang out and watch the kids play on the beach and enjoy the water toys that were at our disposal. Great fire pit made for relaxing evenings watching the northern Michigan stars. Location was only a couple hours north of metro Detroit. Secor Lake Marina were also very accommodating with our pontoon boat rental. I would highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Annual Family Vacation
Every year, we, as two families, take a week and rent a property in a different area in Michigan. We have been doing this for over 10 years and this week/property did not disappoint!!! The home was as advertised and included all amenities referenced. It was very clean and able to comfortably accommodate 10 of us. The beds were good quality and the kitchen table with benches very unique - a nice touch allowing all of us to gather. The weather was outstanding and we spent most of our time outdoors. The yard set up was ideal with the sand area leading into the water and the decorative concrete patio with fire pit and numerous chairs. We trailered a boat and found the waterways to be a pleasant surprise. We explored a number of tributaries that feed Secord Lake and there were two different marinas for fueling on the water. We found the neighbors to be pleasant, which is not always the case as a renter. A subset of our group golfed at a nearby course and found it to be reasonably priced. West Branch was relatively close for a mid week Walmart run. Only experienced one issue and to the owner's credit it was addressed promptly. The AC compressor was not functioning - once contacted, the owner had a local repairman out within 24 hours to replace a fuse. The only reason for sharing this is to give an idea of how the owner was to work with. Would definitely recommend this property for those considering a rental in mid-Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

Room for everyone
Five siblings, their mom, their spouses, their kids - even a (great) grandchild...there was plenty of quality space for all. We generally had great weather during our stay, so the beach got plenty of use all day long, and then campfires every night. Everything we needed to cook complete meals (minus the food) was in the kitchen. Do yourself a favor when you reserve this great house and call Secord Marina to reserve a pontoon boat for a few days so as to be able to fully enjoy the river - we went through 3 tanks of gas in the boat, between cruising, visiting, and tubing (and playing at the sand bar).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016