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Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge

On Big Twin Lake. Sandy 100 ft beach on crystal clear all sports lake with beach cabana (w/ refrigerator) and decks on water. Decorated in Ralph Lauren style. Minutes from snow skiing, shopping and golf. In the heart of snow mobile country. Boyne Mt 30 min, Schuss Shanty Creek 15 min,Traverse City 40 min. Twenty other great golf courses within 20 min. Great for 2 to18 no group too small. Very cool and captivating setting . Winter or summer family get togethers are always a success.

Property manager

Glenn Spencer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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: No cats allowed. Well trained dogs only

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Big Twin Lakefront Mancelona
Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge Property
Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge Mancelona
Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge Property Mancelona

About the neighborhood

Map
Mancelona, MI

What's nearby

  • Schuss Mountain - 35 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 40 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 43 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 52 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 52 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hide-A-Way Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kiootees Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lalone's Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly vacation home is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Grandview Golf Club and 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club. Schuss Mountain and Au Sable River are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Big Twin Lake Lakefront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Absolutely gorgeous views! House was very comfortable, we had 12 adults and 2 babies under 6 months. Baby families were in the basement and no one could hear us downstairs. Lower level rooms didn’t feel like basement. Another super nice thing was the towels and linens didn’t feel super cheap and overused. We might go back in winter!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect fall get away!
The property is beautiful and we loved every minute of it. Great memories for a family that grew up on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lake cabin
This place has tons of room and cabin charm. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Wonderful time in a wonderful space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We really had a great experience. The house was very nice and had everything we needed. Great location on a beautiful lake. The host Glenn was very accommodating and helped with all of our questions and concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Big Twin Lake
Very pleased with the property. House had all desired amenities, great location, and comfortable for a large group. Communicating with the property owner was easy and he was responsive. As another mentioned, the beach area was different than pictured, but there was still a good area for young kids to access water and play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Overall a beautiful place to stay. Glenn the owner of the place was great to work with and very easy going. Only one item, the photo of the house from the water showed a sandy beach. The beach is no longer there due to the lake level, but access to shallow water is very easy for little ones from the docks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeannie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion in July
We loved the lake, the dock and the deck - we made awesome memories with three generations. We rented kayaks to enjoy the whole lake. Ample life jackets were available at the house. Some of us were spooked by the many animal heads mounted inside, but we had a good amount of space. Downstairs could benefit from a dehumidifier. Cherry season is the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place the family enjoyed every minute
We will be booking again ..
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatly enjoyed our stay.
The Polo Lodge exceeded our expectations. It was clean, spacious and very comfortable. The extended table on the deck and the comfy living room worked very well for our family. It is an amazing clean, clear lake that my family enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
This is a beautiful place and we made so many memories for our children and grandchildren. They all loved it. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

glenn s.

Fabulous No one would be dissappointed
Couldn't be better. All members of our family agree. We were lucky to get this rental
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Evette K.

Outdoor Lakeside Fun
Our family gets together every 2 years for our reunion and spend a week together at a lake house that holds us all. There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate 6 couples and their children. We loved being outside on the dock enjoying the lake. We fished but didn't catch anything legally big enough to keep. The lake was perfect for water sports, it was like glass in the morning and really never got choppy. In the house the two large tables (one on the deck and one in the dining room) accommodated everyone. The kitchen was a little smaller than we were use to but we made it work. The house offered a lot to look at with its hunting theme and darker décor. We ladies would of like to have had more of a beach décor, this is decorated to appeal more to the outdoors man. All in all we had a fantastic time together and are very appreciative for our stay at the Polo Lodge!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

glenn s.

Amazing
Everything was incredible. All the details were like a true resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

I give it 10+ stars!
Talk about Heaven on earth! My family has been renting vacation homes for about 20 years and we've never had such a perfect experience as with this house. The owner is the most pleasant, ethical owner we've ever dealth with!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Family Vacation
Glenn and Carol completely outdid themselves with this house. It is absolutely gorgeous and they are just as accommodating. We had plenty of room for five little ones and six adults. The house was immaculate when we arrived and has the most stunning view. Glenn's recommendation from a local boat renter in town added to our stay. Not far from Traverse City, with a day trip to Petosky and Harbor Springs was also a bonus. Would highly recommend a stay here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

FRIENDS ANNUAL WEEKEND AT POLO LODGE
Polo Lodge is a beautiful place to spend time with friends. Georgous view looking out on lake, and the lodge had more than enough room for our group of 14. Even though it did rain some, we still enjoyed staying inside visiting, watching movies . We will definitely go back to the lodge. Beautiful furnishings, and well equipped kitchen. And very homey. Set back off road in woodsy setting, but within driving distance of outside activities. Loved it there....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dave m.

GREAT PLACE !!!
What a great get away ! We had 16 golfers stay at Glen's place and really enjoyed it. The grounds and cabin were beautiful, the large table on the patio made for a great location for a relaxing conversation. The dock down on the lake also accomodates several people and is a relaxing place to hang out. I would recommend it to anyone, upon arrival Glen also called to confirm everything was OK ad to see if we needed anything. Just a little jealous it's not my place, Thanks Glen Dave
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Girls Weekend
This was our second stay at this property and is by far one of our favorites. So so cozy and comfortable. Great Fireplace, bedrooms, deck and beach. Had 17 women who enjoyed each others friendships, played cards, watched movies, took walks around lake, golfed, read and laughed alot. Had all our meals at home with everything you need provided. Awesome place!!!!!!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Polo Lodge
I wrote a review yesterday and I left out a word from what I understand. My name is Sandy and I started my review with Wow and Wow again. I continued on to say nice things but I left out the word "more" when I was referring to the owner who I said "couldn't have been (more) accommodating and nice." Could you please insert the word "more" where I left it out in my review. Thanks and sorry about that. Sandy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Sandy G.P. Farms, MI
WOW and WOW again is all you say about the Polo Lodge. We just got back from a week there and it is just beautiful, inside and out. We had our Family Reunion there and my family couldn't stop talking about the place all week long...they LOVED it! We took some amazing family pictures on the lawn by all the gorgeous flowers. Enjoyed the herb garden & cucumbers on the beach. The owner could not be accommodating & nice. If I can get the family together again in Michigan we would certainly rent the Polo Lodge again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ralph lauren polo lodge mancelona,mi
Ive stayed at the polo lodge on two seperate occasions, summer & winter seasons. I will affirm that its absolutely beautiful and plenty of room. We had about 14 women in their 30's and everyone would agree they had the time of their life.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

glenn s.

Owner review correction
There is internet with a very strong wifi. It even works on the beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent for large groups
We had about 17 extended family members for a winter getaway and really enjoyed it! The fireplace is great, it's cozy, and there are plenty of games. The owners are accomadating and gracious. Of course, there are plenty of great towns and resorts within easy driving distance. We are planning on returning on a regular basis.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Perfect-What more can I say?
We were a group fo 4 couples, all retired that meet once a year for a reunion. We've been all over the US from Washington to South Carolina. This home is the BEST place we've ever stayed. It is a beautifuly furnished home with everything you need. Fantastic location on the lake and a great beach. Close to several golf courses. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation with peace and quiet from the city look no further. Northern Michigan Rocks!!