Discover your perfect Northern Michigan escape. Our cozy Airbnb, on Lake Martin, offers easy access to hiking, restaurants, and water activities. A perfect getaway! Wake up to stunning lake views, unwind by relaxing on the deck with fresh air, and enjoy a fully-equipped cabin including a kayak and canoe. Our home is close to golf courses and scenic hikes. Whether you're into an active lifestyle or just need a secluded escape, this Airbnb has it all. Book now for an unforgettable stay! The space The Lake Martin Retreat is a charming home that offers a cozy space that sleeps up to 6 adults plus 2 children. Sleeping Areas: we provide all linens and comfortable bedding. - BEDROOM 1 (main level): 1 queen bed, luggage rack, direct access to the main floor bathroom, and a laptop friendly work space - BEDROOM 2 (upper level): 2 twin beds and another laptop friendly work space - BEDROOM 3 (upper level): 4 twin size bunk beds (top bunks for kids only) Bathrooms: we provide towels (bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, makeup towel) and quality and sustainable personal care products from Public Goods (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, hand soap). - BATHROOM 1: full bath (bathtub) - BATHROOM 2: 3/4 bath (standing shower) Kitchen: fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and spices. We also provide an initial supply of Keurig coffee pods, creamer, tea, trash bags and a water filter (rural location = hard water). Entertainment: You can enjoy a variety of board games, a canoe and kayak, and community fire pits. Living Room/Dining Area: enjoy a great open space with vaulted ceiling and direct view of Martin Lake. Back Deck: there is an outdoor dining area that seats four. At night, try keeping the porch light off, so you can stargaze from the porch or on the sandy shore. Parking: each reservation comes with 2 parking spots in the community parking lot. *For your safety and ours, the home is equipped with a security camera near the entrance door facing the parking lot. ***Please note before booking that there is no AC and no dishwasher at the property*** Guest access You will have private access to the entire home during your stay minus the owner's closets. You will receive a code to the front door several days before your arrival. Other things to note AREA: the property is less than 8 miles to downtown Gaylord and 5 miles to the closest gas station. Gaylord has a wide range of restaurants and shops. Gaylord's historic Alpine Village is home to independently-owned shops for a truly one-of-a-kind dining and shopping experience. AC: summer is fairly mild in Northern Michigan. Like many homes in the region, there is no air conditioning in the unit. That said, we do provide portable/standing fans, and we encourage guests to open the windows to help with air circulation when necessary. WASHER/DRYER: due to septic tank limitation, only a single load is allowed per stay * Main guest must be 21 years old to book. * The retreat is in a quiet and secluded community area, so no parties, no events, nor loud noises (Quiet Hours: 11 pm to 9 am). * The property is located in a wooded area, so you may see and hear bugs, furry critters of all sizes (including but not limited to deer, squirrels, and rodents), and reptiles. Our property has regularly scheduled pest control, however, we cannot guarantee that any such critters will not be visible in and around the property. Please try to keep the doors closed, do not leave food outside to prevent entry of unwanted critters. Also do not feed any wildlife as they are wild animals. No refunds will be provided if a local critter visits the property. * No refunds for weather/natural disasters/power outages/other things that are beyond our control.