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SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.

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Children’s area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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Rapid River, MI
  • Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail
  • Round Lake
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)

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About this property

Entire place

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

SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.

ENJOY YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT-Poplar Lake Lodge is a very secluded 4000 FT. lodge with a large stocked privately owned lake in Upper Michigan. Fish include Northern, Muskie, Large Mouth, Crappie and plenty of pan fish. Fifteen miles north of Little Bay De Noc and Rapid River, the closet town, which is a 35 minute trip due to the winding roads. Centrally located you have 3 Casinos, 4 golf courses, Marquette, Munising, Escanaba and Manistique all within 1 hour.Three rowboats, canoe, 2 paddle boats, 2 kayaks, 2 13.6 ft. paddle boards and trolling motor with a battery included, you can also bring your own 4 wheelers and ride them anywhere in the U.P. from our door step. (sorry but we do not allow gas motors or guest boats on the lake due to contamination, but you may bring additional trolling motors and batteries) also we have Wifi internet and Direct TV with led tv and Roko. We are centrally located in the Hiawatha National Forest in the middle of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior in Delta County. With no permanent residents for miles and a private dirt driveway 2.5 miles long and a locked gate 2.5 miles away and 1/2 miles from lodge, Enjoy the evening stars and if you are lucky the northern lights. (see pics) If peace and quiet and seclusion is what you are looking for, Poplar Lake Sporting lodge is the place for you.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Hiawatha National Forest. A hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available. Free WiFi and a jetted tub are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a dryer, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Pole Creek Lake
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: We have certain areas on outside porch and deck.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We do consider certain pets, must be preapproved.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Small sand beach and kiddee kindom with fishing.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We have certain areas on outside porch and deck.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 15
Seniors-only community
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 and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brian f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was on a secluded lake deep in the woods. Perfect location to escape the madness of the world and catch your breath.Location is beautiful and the property owner does a fantastic job providing a ton of entertainment options if relaxation and the beauty of nature isn’t enough
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiloe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful secluded property! So much amazing nature see and plenty to do without ever leaving the property. The owner has pretty much thought of everything you would need and was great with communicating and explaining what we needed to know. We had a wonderful time and would like to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne T., Bay City, MI 48706

Liked: Cleanliness
Charlie was a great host. He was very accommodating. The house had everything you needed. From activities to the well stocked kitchen. The only thing you need to bring is your food. The lodge runs on solar power but honestly you wouldn't even know, it really didn't effect how we went about the day. There is so much to do there that I never heard my 4 grankids say I am bored. As for the 4 adult children they constantly were entertained by what the lodge had available. We never left the property because there was so much to do there. Thank you Charlie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jean G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Milwaukee, Wi. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Clean, quiet, lots of room, and beautiful lake and countryside. It was a nice stay and the whole family enjoyed it. Charlie was good to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R., Hamilton, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great experience here! The fishing was fun - Pike, Muskie, Bass, Perch and Sunfish. The beach area was nice - loved that it had a firepit with cooking tripod. Canoe, rowboats, SUPs, paddle boats, kayaks, life jackets, play area, pool table, foosball, ping pong, tons of board and card games, puzzles, movies, and sand toys all available. Lovely screened in porches. We brought our whole family and our quads - and everyone always had something to do for fun! The host (Charlie) was so sweet and was always available to contact with any questions or issues. Great place to disconnect from the world for a while!!
You know it’s going to be a great day when the sunrise looks like this!
Swan family residents - there is crushed corn to feed them each morning.
Nice pike!
Firepit, beach and house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rapid River Poplar Lake Stay!

I organized a trip for a plan to do some isolated fishing with my family and that’s exactly what we got. The Lodge is very unique in an off grid location in the national forest. We loved the isolation and seclusion. And for the fishing it was great catching pike, black crappie and bass.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time in the wild U.P.

Our group consisted of my wife, 1 year old son, 87 year old grandma, my dad and his girlfriend, my brother, and our 2 dogs. You can't get a more idyllic or picturesque version of the wilderness in the U.P. than Poplar Lake Lodge. While very remote, Charlie puts a lot of effort into making the grounds and lodge comfortable. The solar power provided most of what we needed, only having to use the generator once for a short while. We caught a lot of fish including a 35" northern pike and 5lb bass! The flies and mosquitos were real but manageable and not overly thick during the day around the lodge. The private road in is rough but our mini van and non-4 wheel SUV made it even with heavy rain. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, nicest fish camp I've ever been too. Lots of big predatory fish. Nice place to relax. Comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion in the wilderness

Beautiful rustic resort way back in the wilderness. A beautiful lake in your back yard. We hit it at the peak color season and it was wonderful. The young folk loved the kayaks and bond fires every night. We all had a great time and the host was terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W., Indiana, America

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, Beautiful, Restful

We brought our six children, one set of our parents and adult brother to explore and rest deep in the woods during peak fall color. We enjoyed every aspect of what this place had to offer...sandy beach, kayaking, fishing, walking the two mile secluded driveway (which was GORGEOUS), rode our ATV around, played yard games in the yard, played pool, campfires...we had perfect weather and absolutely gorgeous colors. We even got to see the northern lights while we were there! Charlie is the best host we've had in our many years of renting through VRBO. He met us there and explained how the solar power things work, checked with me via text after our first 24 hrs there, later on when we realized the trolling battery was losing its charge he went right out and bought a new one. He was great for getting directions for us as well. This kitchen was also the best stocked kitchen of any rental we've ever stayed at. After our stay he called to ask for any suggestions on improvements and made sure we had a great time. Highly recommend this place for a secluded, peaceful, fun stay in the Northwoods of the UP.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandma Hansen

Wonderful place to stay for peace and quiet and Family Fun. Our little ones loved the beach, paddle boards, kayaks and the playground. Our big kids (men) loved being able to fish and play around. Us ladies enjoyed all of them staying busy. It
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY W.

Liked: Cleanliness

POPLAR LAKE GETAWAY

Our stay was very peaceful and quiet. The kids enjoyed paddle boats, kayaks and jumping off the floating dock, They also enjoyed feeding the swans that live on the lake. We had a great time in game room playing pool, ping pong, foosball and darts. If you want off the grind vacation this is the place to go..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote nature secluded

The only thing negative was fly’s and mosquitoes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Vacation!

My family just spent a week at Polar Lake Lodge and it was one of the best vacations that we have been on! We wanted to spend some quality time together and let the kids experience some time away from their electronics and the lodge was perfect. I booked the lodge through VRBO, and within 15 minutes of booking, I received a call from Charlie, the owner. He introduced himself and we chatted about the property and what I was looking for in a vacation. Charlie was waiting for us when we arrived and thoroughly explained everything before leaving us to explore for ourselves. The weather was not the greatest throughout the week, but we enjoyed both inside and outside activities. Mt 4-year-old granddaughter was in charge of feeding the swans and she caught a fish her very first time trying! My son-in-law hooked a musky that got away after a long struggle and he had a very large pike that slipped through his net. My family enjoyed using the kayaks, paddle boards and boats. On the 4th of July we went to Gladstone and experienced a small-town parade and festival which was very enjoyable. Evenings were spent having bonfires on the beach or playing games at the large kitchen table. We have vacationed in the U.P. before so we were prepared for the bugs with plenty of bug spray. Most of all we were able to spend quality time with each other in solitude which is exactly what we wanted. We are already discussing when we would like to return! Thanks Charlie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B., GRAND RAPIDS MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Week stay with 8-10 people.

We didn’t find out until we fot there that everything runs off solar power or propane. There is a generator if power dips too low. Propane lights throughout the house, but weren't bright enough for evening reading. Truly though, the only disappointment was not catching any fish, and someone was out every day. Didn't even get any bites. Be sure to bring lots of mosquito spray, as there are tons of them in the morning and evenings. The owner touched base a couple times during our stay, to see if everything was ok, which was very nice. He was very quick to respond to any questions we had. If you don't mind the lack of real electricity and being 2.5 miles off the road into the woods, a definite place to check out. Overall, we had a great stay. Very peaceful, and plenty of things for the kids to do between the water toys and game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Wonderland

Charlie, was kind enough to accommodate my special request. It was absolutely perfect, we had a lovey Christmas in the woods and the kids had a fantastic time playing in the snow. We had a cozy fire every day and spent the holidays enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The lodge was ideal for our special trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Excellent vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic week at Charlie’s place

We had a fantastic week at Poplar Lake Lodge. Charlie was a great host and filled us in on all the nuances of lake life. We were looking for a private escape out in nature with great fishing and that is exactly what we got. The inside is spacious and equipped with everything we needed, and the inside simply paled in comparison, to what the outdoors offered when you walk down to the lake. We’ve been to many lake houses, and this is the first lake house that had a sandy beach for children, a total game changer. Also, kiddy kingdom was very helpful for our grandchildren as they sometimes get bored with the adults focused on fishing. Thanks Charlie! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful! Peaceful & perfect family friendly getaway!

Vacationed at Charlie's Lodge in July with my husband and four children ages 9, 8, 6, & 4. Everything was wonderful. If you're looking for a remote and peaceful get-away-from-it-all vacation, this place is for you! We only left the property once to get some groceries. There was so much to do! Charlie was very attentive and helpful. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARIANNA W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation at its finest

We spent a week at this property, enjoying each others company, cooking, playing games, fishing, reading, playing pool, bad mitten, ping pong, campfires and all sorts of sand and water activities. It was a great removal of all distractions and all about being together. If your plan is to just relax, this is the place for you. The bugs were not our friends but Charlie had well prepared us for that and Off Deep Woods bug spray kept them at bay. Charlie does a great job of making sure you understand everything and is available at any time. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory B., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Perfect place to get away. Peaceful and secluded. 2nd year we have been to the cabin. Already booked for next year. Charles is a great host! Above and beyond for his guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Awesome place, great views
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen R., Cassopolis, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT

This was the perfect place for our annual UP trip! Cabin is roomy and the view of the lake is awesome. Everything you need to cook with is in the perfectly stocked kitchen! We caught some blue bill and bass off the pier. The fire pits are great and having the outdoor chairs by the lake was perfect. The cabin was clean and functional all around. The wood stove was perfect for the chilly last night we were there. We loved the two track to get to the cabin. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern convivences and comfort in a remote location

Our group likes to be as remote in the wilderness as possible, but as we get older, we also like to be comfortable as well. This place is huge, very well kept and clean. It's the perfect combination of privacy and solitude with a fantastic enjoyable modern home on a private lake. Looking forward to multiple return visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022