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The Garden Grove Apartment: 40-Acre Forest Retreat & Historic Lodge near Lake MI

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden, MI
  • Place, Garden Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fayette Historic State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Moss Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Garden Grove Apartment: 40-Acre Forest Retreat & Historic Lodge near Lake MI

The Space: Private & Sprawling
The Garden Grove Apartment is an expansive, light-filled unit designed for families, groups, or those seeking a truly peaceful home base.

Bedroom 1: Master Suite with King Bed and private ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 2: Guest Suite with King Bed and private ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 3: Two Twin Beds (shares one of the ensuite bathrooms)—perfect for kids or friends.

Living & Lounge: A sprawling living room featuring a Smart TV with pre-loaded Roku and Netflix.

Entrance: Enjoy the convenience of a private exterior entrance on State Street, or enter through the lodge’s main lobby.

The Complex: Historic Charm & Modern Community
While your apartment is completely private, you are part of the Garden Grove Retreat, a former Catholic retreat house turned into a boutique nature lodge. As our guest, you have full access to:

The Grove Coffee & Cafe: Located in the main lobby, our seasonal on-site cafe serves gourmet espresso, lattes, and fresh-baked treats.

The Cocktail Lounge: Open Thursday–Saturday evenings, it’s the perfect spot to unwind with a drink after a day of hiking.

The Labyrinth: A hidden gem on the property—this medieval-style walking path is surrounded by crabapple trees and offers a meditative space for reflection.

40 Acres of Nature: Explore miles of private wooded trails, perfect for birdwatching or spotting deer.

Communal Spaces: Access the lodge’s cozy parlor, dining room, and outdoor seating areas where you can meet fellow travelers or find a quiet corner to read.

Prime Location for U.P. Adventures
We are the ultimate headquarters for exploring the central Upper Peninsula.

Walk to the Village: Stroll into Garden Village for seasonal festivals and the Village Artisans Gallery.

Fayette Historic State Park (10 mins): Visit the famous ghost town ruins and white cliffs of the Garden Peninsula.

Water Access: We are minutes from Lake Michigan boat launches (perfect for fishing Big Bay de Noc) and sandy beaches.

Centrally Located: Kitch-iti-kipi (Big Springs): 30 minutes

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: 60 minutes

Escanaba: 50 minutes

Practical Amenities
Easy Self-Check-In: Receive your codes before arrival for a hassle-free start to your vacation.

Trailer Parking: Ample on-site parking with plenty of room for boat or snowmobile trailers.

Winter Fun: Direct access to local snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing at Fayette and Indian Lake.

Dog-Friendly: We welcome your furry companions!

Note: Garden Grove Retreat is an "Airbnb-style" lodge. While our staff is always a text or phone call away, we do not have a 24-hour front desk, ensuring you have the privacy and independence of a vacation rental with the soul of a historic inn.

Ready to find your peace in the U.P.? Book the Garden Grove Apartment today!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Free breakfast and laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • 12 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Garden Golf Club
Free breakfast is served. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.
Guests are served free breakfast.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please no smoking indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please gather trash and tie up your trash bag. Leave it in the unit and we'll take care of it!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet hours 11pm to 7am, please.
Smoking is prohibited (all types).

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Max 2 dogs. Inquire first about other pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Max 6 guests total, including children.

Events

No events allowed
Please contact host to inquire about events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking indoors.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Note from host: Please contact host to inquire about events.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1872

The Garden Grove Apartment: 40-Acre Forest Retreat & Historic Lodge near Lake MI Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, large space. Clean and inviting. Didn’t find the surrounding area as attractive as pictured. Didn’t receive check-in instructions until two days prior and needed to share with friends who were traveling. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Quite

Nice stay was very clean everything worked well. Was nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique experience!

We stayed only two nights and wished we could have stayed longer. The apartment was roomy, very clean and so comfortable. We could access the retreat center to enjoy the bakery cafe, the common room and the breakfast dining room. We walked the trails, walked to the play ground, and art store. We traveled the short distance to Fayette State Park and took in the history of the area and beauty of Lake Michigan. I hope we can visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem

The Garden Retreat center was perfect for our all girls’ winter get away. The center was quiet. Everyone we met was very nice and helpful. The apartment is spacious and well stocked for meal prep and cooking. The grounds allowed us to do some cross-country skiing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R., Newport News, Va

Liked: Cleanliness

Room to Sprawl

Clean, comfortable and large unit to sprawl out and enjoy time w/ family while exploring the UP.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf course cabin

Peaceful and relaxing visit to the UP. The cabin is well stocked and spacious with gorgeous views of the golf course and deer visits in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Setting

Other than the washer and dryer not working, it was a wonderful spacious place to stay. Absolutely will rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B., Shelby Township, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Great place, great location. Hosts get an A+++!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri B., Shelby Township, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

WOW- great stay in Garden!!!!

We were so impressed with our room. We had the 3 bedroom 2 bath with kitchen and loved the location and the set up of our little suite. Our location was fantastic to our friends who live less than a mile away. The communication prior to our trip was excellent and the breakfast (continental) was perfect. We spent 3 nights and wished we could have stayed longer. We did not have time to walk the grounds but everyone we met said it is beautiful. We will be back!!! Out of 5 stars, we give 10 stars!!!! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John & Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Clean and comfortable

Living room and dining room are large. Kitchen is well-stocked with utensils and pans -- all that I needed for food prep. When I had questions, communication with the manager was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Stay in the UP

The location was comfortable, convenient, and very clean! The wifi stopped working on our first night but was fine on the second night. The kitchen needs some more supplies but we were able to make it work. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

suhas p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiawarha Forest

We enjoyed our stay here as the unit was nice and clean when we arrived. The putdoor area of the retreat was also beautiful and had plenty of areas to explore. The property is located about 1.5 hpurs from Pictured Rocks, which was beautiful. We would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Min Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and great location

We enjoyed staying at Nicole’s place, very spacious and great location. It is very close to our favorite restaurant “Dock’s Bar and Grill”. The only thing I would recommend is to make this place more homey. Overall, we had good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020