Manistee Forest Retreat: Group-Friendly Lake House

Spacious Layout | Canoes & Rowboat Provided | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee Pack your days with lakeside adventure at 'The Lake County Retreat,' a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental home in Baldwin! Scenic views and nature-centered relaxation promise a memorable stay with loved ones, whether you're grilling up the day’s catch or toasting s'mores under the stars. This Whalen Lake escape puts you close to paddling, trails, and top-rated local eateries — all in a tranquil setting. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 bunk bed (twin/full) - Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed (twin/full) - Bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed (twin/full), 1 queen bed - Bedroom 4: 1 full bed - Bedroom 5: 1 bunk bed (twin/full) - Game Room: 2 twin beds - Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa INDOOR LIVING - Multiple living areas - 2 Smart TVs, board games - Wood-burning fireplace - Game room, sunrooms - Ping-pong table, mini basketball game - Dining table, breakfast bar - Punching bag, piano, jetted tub OUTDOOR LIVING - Private dock, lake views - Fire pit (bring your own wood) - Charcoal (bring your own charcoal) - Patio, dining area, umbrella - 2 canoes, rowboat, life vests KITCHEN - Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher - Microwave, toaster, blender - Keurig dual drip/pod coffee maker - Dishware/flatware, cooking basics - Trash bags/paper towels GENERAL - Free WiFi - Baseboard & electric heat, ceiling fans - Linens, towels, hair dryer - Iron/board, hangers FAQ - No A/C - Pet fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only, 2 max) ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story home, 4 steps to enter - 2 bedrooms & full bath on 1st floor PARKING - Driveway (10 vehicles) - RV/trailer parking -- THE LOCATION -- - Near ORV trails - 0.2 miles to Pere Marquette State Trail - 2 miles to shops & restaurants - 3 miles to Idlewild Beach - 11 miles to Manistee National Forest - 93 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The property has fans but does not have air conditioning - This 2-story home requires 4 steps to enter with 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 1st floor