Gladwin Vacation Rentals

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2012-01-01T10:10:00.000-05:00

September TURKEYS!!! (2011)

2011-10-18T06:59:00.003-04:00

18 Turkeys in the yard!

The dogs are not sure what the make of them.

The puppy runs for the safety of the couch!

Summer Fun Photos June 2011

2011-10-18T06:54:00.000-04:00

Fall Colors

2011-10-18T06:52:00.001-04:00

Barred Owl on Sugar River Road

2011-02-21T09:25:00.001-05:00

This pretty Barred Owl was sitting in a tree during the snow storm on February 20th, just a few miles from the Retreat.

Snowmageddon, Feb 2nd, 2011

2011-02-05T06:34:00.002-05:00

The Retreat looks like a winter wonderland after getting a fresh 10 inches of new snow on top of the ten inches of snow we already had on the ground!

Jim moved some serious snow on February 2nd!

FACEBOOK!

2011-01-19T17:50:00.002-05:00

You can now find us on Facebook!

Winter at the Retreat

2011-01-19T17:44:00.003-05:00

The Retreat is covered in a blanket of white.

There is almost a foot of snow on the ground as of January 18th.

Swimming Party!

2010-08-23T09:11:00.001-04:00

More guest Photos from the Retreat!

2010-08-10T12:20:00.003-04:00

Someone caught the GIANT Bass on a Barbie pole!

Second place!

Looks like a boat race!

The Retreat now has a SWIM RAFT!!!

2010-05-27T21:20:00.002-04:00

New at the Retreat in the Woods!

Swim Raft!

The Retreat in the Woods is all spruced up and ready for summer guests to start visiting! Wait! It's still SPRING! Memorial Day weekend is almost here and we still have the weekend open. Email us for special LAST MINUTE Memorial Day Weekend Rates!!!

Here's Jim getting the raft all cleaned off with a good POWER WASH!

L@@K! Someone left our next guests some free firewood.

Call Jim & Ivie and set your dates aside now!

989-429-0124

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Fun Photos from the Rodgers Family! (April 5th to 9th, 2010)

2010-04-15T21:13:00.003-04:00

Spring Break!

Snowman at the Retreat

2010-01-07T18:57:00.001-05:00

Our last visitors left is a permanent guest. Well, a permanent guest as long as the weather stays cold.

Merry Christmas from the Retreat in the Woods

2009-12-24T11:50:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas from the Sugar Springs House

2009-12-24T11:46:00.002-05:00

The Retreat in the Woods - First Big Snow

2009-12-09T19:49:00.002-05:00

Today was a scenic winter day at the Retreat.

The wet snow was clinging to the trees.

The pond is starting to freeze, but it's still thin ice.

Picnic area in the snow.

It's a beautiful scene from the house.

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We still have Christmas open as of Dec 9th. New Years is already booked. Visit our web site at http://GladwinVacationRentals.com to view our calendar.

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Fall Photos

2009-10-09T09:28:00.000-04:00

We're starting to get some fall color.

The color should be in it's PRIME around the 15th to the 20th.

Check out the fish. I think they are looking for handouts!

Some Summer of 2009 Photos

2009-10-09T09:16:00.003-04:00

Smith Family Visit

2009-08-09T14:40:00.005-04:00

The Smith Family was so kind to share their photos with us! Thanks!

This owl was hanging around the Retreat all week. Makes the coolest noises. 8-6-09

Owner Response: SO THAT'S WHAT WE HEARD!!!! We heard that owl too, when we were over there last week cleaning the house up and replacing the sink. We looked for it, but never saw it. It was out there a long time. The first time we heard it, it was in a tree near the laundry room. The kids saw it fly over towards the mercury light, by the garage, but my husband and I never saw it. It was LOUD! We thought it was a screech owl, but from this photo you took, it looks like a Barn Owl. Was it a bigger sized owl???

Getting firewood at the Mast Amish Sawmill in Gladwin.

Pet bass looking for handouts.

8 inch Bluegill. Of course, he gets thrown back to get even bigger!

Another nice bass.

Enjoying a canoe ride around the pond.

Daisy at the beach 8-7-09

Midnight fishing!

Dog napping...

Another nice bass! Good job!

Beautiful Spring Day to Play

2009-04-10T19:01:00.001-04:00

The kids got a chance to take a spin around the pond.

I don't know who's winning the race.

She's catching up!

Angel couldn't resist jumping into the pond. She loves the water!

Jose & Lisa's Photos from Spring of 2008

2009-03-31T17:22:00.002-04:00

Here's a few we took last spring when we stayed I think it was in April or maybe May. Feel free to use any of them. We had a blast and Mystik is a great fisher-dog too! At least when she got her feet out of her water bucket anyway. Take care. See you soon again I hope.

Jose, Lisa & Mystik

Lisa caught a nice bass and put him back to get bigger!

Jose got a nice hybrid Bluegill. This fish are FAT!

Mystik is just watching the fish!

Aren't they pretty?

Guest Photos by the Sakarins Family

2009-03-26T19:33:00.004-04:00

THE SAKARINS SUMMER WEEKEND - July 2008  Thanks for the great weekend vacation, we all had lots of fresh air,fishing, fun in the hot tub and on paddle boat All of us did lots of relaxing.It was the best laid back vacation we ever had. Everyone of us had a favorite thing to do, even the dog.We didn't want to come home. Thanks Ivie and Jim.

(Fun Fishing - Catch and Release)

(Fun for the four legged friends too)

This bass has been caught and put back, many times.

Sugar Springs House

2009-01-12T16:36:00.002-05:00

New! Affordable Vacation Rental in the Heart of Sugar Springs!

The Sugar Springs House

This modest home is located in the heart of Sugar Springs
Resort. Enjoy golfing, swimming and other leisure
activities, just a short walk away.

Sugar Springs offers a beautiful 18 hole championship golf
course, pro-shop, restaurant, beaches and an indoor heated
swimming pool! (Golf and swimming pool use, are additional
charges to use. Pay as you use).

The swimming beach is located just a walk down the street. The
golf course, restaurant and swimming pool are located just across
the street. There is an open deck and a fire-pit in the back yard.

Fully furnished with stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher,linens, dishes, pots, pans, two bathroom, cable TV (large screenTV), VCR and DVD, radio and MORE!Just brings yourselves, some clothes and food!!!

Affordable rates!

High Season: $500 wk, $230 wkd, $70 daily (Sun-Thur)

Mid Season: $450 wk, $200 wkd, $60 daily (Sun-Thur)

Low Season: $400 wk, $200 wkd, $60 daily (Sun-Thur)

Visit our web site for more details!

http://www.GladwinVacationRentals.com

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Snowy Sunrise

2009-01-03T18:20:00.001-05:00

Early December Snow

2008-12-31T17:54:00.004-05:00

We went from a few inches of snow in the begining of December, to over 20 inches of snow by Christmas Eve.

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This is what the picnic tables looked like on Christmas Eve! Lots of snow. It rained that Saturday and we lost a lot of this snow.

We still have a lot of snow on the ground, but not this much.

Great place for a Family Get-Away

2008-12-31T17:46:00.002-05:00

Play games.

Cook up a great mean in the roomy kitchen. Go Jim! Cook those eggs!

CHEEEEZZZE!

Gladwin County Traffic Jam

2008-12-21T11:05:00.001-05:00

This is the kind of traffic jam we get in Gladwin County!

Snow, Snow and More Snow!

2008-12-10T11:22:00.002-05:00

If you like snow, we have it!

Here is a picture of the picnic tables at the Retreat last night (Dec 9th). A big snow storm went through Gladwin County, leaving a foot of fresh snow.

Of course, this also left us with some extra work. Roof raking is always fun. (Ha ha). I pulled a bunch of snow off of the roof last night and it was still snowing.

Guest Photos from July 2008

2008-08-10T12:30:00.008-04:00

Hi Ivie, Jim, Heather and Ryan,

I finally have a chance to write you and tell you that we had such a wonderful time at your "Retreat"! I can't believe it has already been a week and a half since we left there. We are now reliving our vacation thru our photos and hopefully I have attached a few of them.

I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful it was to watch my older dog Molly swim and have the time of her life. I truly believe that when I took her out the morning we were back she looked at me very sad as if to say "Where is that pond?".

I really hope we get another chance to rent your beautiful retreat and I can certainly see why you have so many devoted people that come back year after year. We thank you again and hopefully will see you again on a future vacation.

With fondest memories... Nancy, Ellen, Mike, Paco and Molly.

Memorial Weekend Just Opened Up!!!

2008-05-21T10:02:00.003-04:00

Last minute cancellation just opened up Memorial day weekend. If you are still looking to book the Retreat in the Woods for the Holiday Weekend, get a hold me ASAP to reserve it. I'm going to send an emailer out to my past guests to see if anyone has been thinking about getting away.

Call Ivie on her cell at 989-429-0124

Fawn at the Retreat

2008-05-21T09:51:00.002-04:00

This little girl was next to the drive in to the property. Isn't she precious?

The fawns are here. If you're staying at the Retreat, you will want to only "Look" and "Not Touch" a fawn, if you come across one. I only took pictures of this little bundle and then left her along. I'm sure that after I left, her mom came and moved her to a safer location.

Visitor Photos & Note

2008-03-24T13:48:00.001-04:00

Good evening Ivie,

I just wanted to thank you. We had another wonderful stay at the Retreat.

I have attached a couple pictures of the visitors we had this week. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching them. I tried to get pictures of the racoon but all I got were eyes!

I have to admit I hated to see our vacation end.

Thanks again.

We've Got LOTS of Snow!

2008-01-23T18:07:00.000-05:00

We got an unexpected layer of fresh snow yesterday.

We were expecting 4-5 inches and got 9!

About a week ago, we lost one of our hammock trees (and maybe a picnic table)! With all of the snow we've had this year, and the mild temperatures, our tall pine tree, by the fire pit, fell over and landed on the picnic table! We'll have to find somewhere else to hang the hammock this summer.

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-13T14:07:00.001-05:00

Let it Snow!

2007-12-13T13:45:00.000-05:00

We have lots of snow for this time of year. We've already been out snowmobiling.

We think that there will be a White Christmas, this year!

Speaking of Christmas, we still have the Retreat available this Christmas! If you've been thinking about getting away for the Christmas season, give us a call. It's beautiful out there right now... with all of the pretty snow.

Sorry... New Years is already booked.

Don't forget! The HOT TUB is up and running all year long!

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Summer Fun at the Retreat!

2007-08-26T17:01:00.000-04:00

These are some photos of our daughter's Birthday Party on August 25th.

Lets burn some hot dogs!

Guest Photos from the Rudolphs!

2007-07-06T15:38:00.000-04:00

Here are some great photos from one of our guests!

Look at this whopper Bass! And this isn't even the biggest one in the pond!

This big fishy was thrown back to get even BIGGER!

Relaxing after a long day playing in the pond.

Relaxing in the swing!

Thanks Rudolphs, for the great photos of you trip!

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Summer Fun at the Retreat!

2007-06-04T13:02:00.001-04:00

Summer it here and it's time to play!

These photos were taken at the Reatreat in the Woods on June 2nd.

The kids were having a great time swimming in the pond all day!

Most of the summer of 2007 is booked up. Now taking reservations for 2008!

Email Us to Book Your Vacation Today!

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Cute Sign of Spring!

2007-05-27T20:24:00.000-04:00

Springtime Newborn

I took these photos on Friday, May 25th. The kids and I were coming back from checking in a family at the Chalet, and this little guy (or gal) was standing along side Meredith Grade Road. When it saw the car coming, she/he laid down in this funny position.

She/he almost looks like Bambi on ice (without the ice).

This baby instinctively laid down to hide from us. However, to road didn't provide much cover. I got out of my car with my camera and took these photos. Shortly after I took the first two photos, I let the kids walk up to see, but I didn't let them get too close or even attempt to touch it. We just looked at him.

Soon another car drove up and we pointed out the baby along side the road. Of course, out came the camera phones. Then when one of the guys got out of their car to take a picture, the little fawn got up and did a clumsy trot for the woods. When he came to the edge of the woods, he tripped and fell. The fawn laid there as still as it could and we took the next photo below.

Shortly after I took this picture, I grabbed a small tree branch that was laying in the ground and coaxed him to move away from the edge of the road. The little guy got up and wobbled away, baaing like a little sheep. I'm sure that it's mother was flipping out. I know she was nearby, because we could here her in the woods across the road.

After the baby was at a safe distance away from the road, we let it be. We got in our car and drove away. I'm sure that mom would be showing up soon to lead the awkward little baby away to better cover.

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Gladwin County Photo Slide Show

2007-01-31T09:12:00.000-05:00

I thought this would be fun to share during this cold winter months. I put together a slide show of some of my favorite photos taken in Gladwin County. I took most of the photos accept for three. The deer and the geese photos were taken by Bill Rivert of Sugar Springs and the photo of the people in the canoe, was taken by one of our guests at one of our vacation rentals. The rest of them, I took. Click on the photo below to visit the slide show.

ENJOY!

Snow at the Retreat in the Woods

2007-01-27T11:57:00.000-05:00

The snow is here at the Retreat. These photos were taken before the last snowfall, so we have even more now!
Look at all the snow on the picnic tables!

Hot tub in winter. It's beautiful spending time away in the winter, at the Retreat in the Woods.

Winter at the Retreat in the Woods

2007-01-22T09:17:00.000-05:00

Retreat in the Woods in Mid January

These were taken before yesterday's storm. I'm sure there is a lot more snow out there now. I'll take some updated photos soon.

Snow Surfing

2007-01-22T09:01:00.000-05:00

I thought you might enjoy a little winter fun. This little mini video was taken from our back yard yesterday during the snow storm.
(Not at one of the cottages).

We have SNOW!

2007-01-21T16:12:00.000-05:00

Well, Winter is finally here in full force. These photos were taken at my home a few minutes ago. It's still coming down pretty hard.

Here is our Snow Level as of a few minutes ago. I guess you could say it's our table snow meter.

Here is a picture of our kids sleding down our back hill at our home.
When I get a chance to go out to the cottages, I'll try to get more winter photos. I'm sure it's really pretty out there today.

Is Winter Back? We'll See!

2007-01-08T08:18:00.000-05:00

Well... we have a "Little" snow. It's pretty sticking to all of the trees. It's not enough to go sledding or snowmobiling, though...

It's supposed to stay cooler this week. Maybe closer to "real" winter temperatures.

The lakes around here are still free of ice. This is the first winter since we moved up north in 1992, that I've seen the lakes with NO ICE on them this far into the winter season. A few days ago, I saw an active frog jump into the lake an hide. He wasn't slow or sluggish... I think he thought it was spring!

I'll get some photos posted when I take some new ones.

Merry Christmas!

2006-12-12T18:13:00.000-05:00

Some Photos from one of our Guests...

2006-12-12T17:54:00.000-05:00

Retreat in the Woods!

One of our guests just sent us a bunch of photos of their visit, last summer. This was their second visit to the Retreat in the Woods. They were here in 2005 & 2006 and coming back next year!

Awe! Isn't he cute!

These puppies sure like to fish! Of course, these fish don't look very scared. They're swimming right up to the dogs. I think the fish have just as much fun teasing the dogs.

More Fishing.....

and MORE and MORE fishing!
I wonder if these dogs ever caught anything?
This tired puppy needed a long nap after a hard days play!
Thanks for the great pictures Rudolph Family!

Book Your Christmas or New Years Holiday Today!

2006-11-19T22:36:00.000-05:00

Enjoy the Up North Lakefront Chalet or the Retreat in the Woods during your Christmas or New Years Holiday. Both homes will have a tree set up from Mid December to January 2nd.

Enjoy the holidays in an Up North setting. It doesn't get any better than this!

Pet Friendly Vacations!!!

2006-11-08T20:06:00.000-05:00

Why leave your dog at home or in a kennel, when you can take him on vacation with you? Check out our "Pet Friendly" page: http://petfriendly.gladwinvacationrentals.com/

Also, we just changed the way we charge for pet fees. We used to just charge a flat fee of $25, no matter how many days you decide to stay. To make it more fair, we are now charging $5 per night (for up to two dogs). So now if you stay for a weekend, the pet fee will only be $10. If you stay for a week, the fee will be $35. We hope that this new change will benefit our renters and their 4 legged friends!

Fall at the Retreat

2006-10-08T23:13:00.000-04:00

Fall is here and it's time to enjoy the color and smells of the season.
It was such a pretty day to enjoy the sights.
The yard is full of colorful leaves.

Comment - Retreat in the Woods - Sept 29-Oct1st, 06

2006-10-04T18:58:00.000-04:00

We were looking for a great plcae to relax and unwind from the daily stress and grind of a big city. Although one of the days was rainy,the place was perfect. Even with the rain we enjoyed ouselves immensly. It lacked for nothing. Very comfortable,very relaxing and simply put just an absolutly fantatsic experience. Thank you for having us.

Rick Duken, Dayton, OH

Regarding the Rentals Below

2006-09-05T23:14:00.000-04:00

I know that the two rentals below have nothing to do with our two Gladwin Michigan Vacation rentals, but we decided that we wanted to offer a couple of our weeks at these two resorts, up for rent. We simply don't have time to use all the vacation weeks that we currenly own at these two resorts.

Right now, we have one week at each place available for the rest of 2006. We also one week at each place available for 2007. That will still leave use one week to use in Virginia for next year.

We just got back from our Virginia trip a few days ago and absolutely LOVED it out there! We plan to go back some time next summer. The water park was a BLAST!!!

As for the Orlando rental at Vacation Village at Parkway... it's just about 10 minutes away from Disney. There is a ton of fun things to do in that part of Florida.

Please feel free to call or email us about any of our rentals.

Other "Out of State" Vacation Options!!!

2006-09-05T22:55:00.000-04:00

Introducing the Eagle Trace Condos in the Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia!
We own two deeded weeks of vacation condo per year at the lovely Eagle Trace Vacation Condos in Massanutten Resort! We are looking to rent one of our weeks each year and use one week for ourselves. We'd love to get away for two weeks ourselves, but simply can't take that much vacation. First come, first serve! You pick the week you want and we'll make arrangements for you. Click here to take a VIRTUAL TOUR of this beautiful double unit condo!
Enjoy 4 Seasons of Fun at the Massanutten Resort! The resort offers Virginia's largest Indoor Waterpark, 2 golf courses, down hill skiing and tubing, swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, steam rooms, fitness room, playgrounds, hiking, skate boarding park, tennis courts and so much more! We have one double unit with lockouts. Rent the entire unit or rent either the upper or lower units for a lesser price. * The upper unit sleeps 4 and has 2 double beds, a large kitchenette, living room with fireplace, dining area & an awesome view!* The lower unit also sleeps 4 with a queen sized bed and a queen size sofa sleeper, full kitchen, living room, dining area & a great view!
Both units have access to a shared laundry area only accessable between those two units. Rent the entire unit (sleeping max of 8) for $1000 per week. Rent either the upper or lower lockouts (sleeping max of 4 each) for $600 per week. EMAIL US TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS RENTAL

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Looking for an Orland Florida Vacation??? Here is Vacation Village at Parkway!

We also have one week every year that we'd like to rent out at Vacation Village.Located in the heart of Orlando, Florida’s entertainment area, Vacation Village at Parkway provides luxurious accommodations and amenities just minutes from the area’s world renowned attractions. Each two bedroom suite features1500 square feet of fully furnished living space for your comfort and relaxation. Swimming pools and recreational areas await your family’s enjoyment. Vacation Village at Parkway is located at the intersection of I-4 and U.S. 192, the crossroads of Orlando’s entertainment area. Five minutes from your door you’ll find the Walt Disney World® Resort where your family can enjoy the fun and magic of the Disney-MGM Studios, The Magic Kingdom ®, Epcot ®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park, and more. Other nearby attractions include Discovery Cove, Sea World Orlando and Universal Orlando.

This unit is also a double unit with lockouts. Unit #1 sleeps up to 4 people and has a full kitchen and Jacuzzi tub.Unit #2 sleeps up to 2 people and has a partial kitchen (kitchenette). It's set up much like the units in Virginia, accept they are both on one level.Rent the entire double unit for just $1000 per week or rent Unit #1 for $600 per week or Unit #2 for $500 per week.

Click HERE to find out more about Vacation Parkway and the local attractions. EMAIL US TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS RENTAL

Guest Comment - Retreat in the Woods - Aug.6-11,2006

2006-08-18T20:49:00.000-04:00

Guest Comment posted to the Guestbook:

This was our 2nd time at the Retreat. Our expectations were exceeded even more than last year with the addition of the new hot tub, new grill, and new bench swing. Jim and Ivie are always looking to raise the bar when it comes to customer satisfaction. Fantastic hosts!

It was really great weather the whole week. The full moon and clear skies at night made for excellent stargazing. Kathy saw two shooting stars one night. There's nothing like soaking in the hot tub in the midnight hour and experiencing the sights and sounds of the surrounding wilderness.

The fishing was unbelievable this year. We caught so many small-mouth bass that we lost count after a couple days. On the last morning, Jim caught a huge bass in the canoe with only a fishing net and NO bait. Amazing!

Our daughter Ashley had lots of fun. She especially loved having Dad take her on canoe trips around the pond. Other activities included swimming in the pond, picking up frogs off the beach, and laying in the hammock. She definitely liked it when Heather and Ryan came to visit. Good kids!

Our dog Daisy loves coming here. She loves playing fetch in the open field and swimming in the pond. Keeping the raccoons, squirrels, and chipmunks away from the house was on her favorites list as well.

If you have never been here, you are missing out. We're already planning our trip to the Retreat for next year. It's that good!Thanks for everything Jim and Ivie!We look forward to seeing you soon.

Best Regards, Jim and Kathy, Warren MI

Retreat in the Woods - Hot Tub

2006-08-15T19:17:00.000-04:00

Wow! This is great! Time to relax in the new hot tub at the Retreat in the Woods!

More fun times are the Retreat in the Woods!

2006-08-15T19:06:00.000-04:00

What a beautiful day for a boat ride!
And a refreshing dip in the pond!
Great time to relax and talk with friends.
And a great day for BLUE SMILES???

The BEAR Visit at the Retreat! 8/6/06

2006-08-06T19:05:00.000-04:00

There was a visitor at the Retreat in the Woods last night. A Raccoon? A Deer? Maybe a opossum? Hmmmmm.....
Or maybe a hungry Bear?

I came over to the Retreat to check in our guests this afternoon and this is how we found the bird feeder. It looks like our bear came by for a late night snack and bent the feeder pole right over. This is only the third visit we've had for the year. It's been since early July since the last visit.

Guest photos from the Retreat in the Woods!

2006-08-06T18:43:00.000-04:00

Wow! Look at my fish!
Taking the crew out for a spin on the canoe...
Let's burn some yummy marshmellows! They're the best! YUMMMMMM!

Photos are compliments of the Van Buskirk Family. Thanks for the fun photos!

THE HOT TUB IS HERE!!! Report from the Retreat in the Woods

2006-07-21T21:36:00.000-04:00

BEFORE!

and AFTER!!!!

Yes! It's finally here at the Retreat in the Woods. This nice 4 person hot tub has 81 soothing jets! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Just kick back and relax! It will be up and running by July 24th!

Important Information before Checking into the Retreat

2006-07-15T12:31:00.000-04:00

The Hot Tub is Coming! The Hot Tub is Coming!!!

2006-07-07T08:55:00.000-04:00

Just when you thought things couldn't get more relaxing at the Retreat in the Woods! They are! We have a Hot Tub being delivered to the Retreat towards the middle or end of July 2006! We'll have some photos of the Hot Tub once it's delivered. It will look pretty much like the one at the Chalet. I'll keep you updated!!!

Fun Times at the Retreat in the Woods

2006-06-18T22:24:00.000-04:00

Time for some family fun at the Retreat. The fishing is always great. Great for kids!
Enjoy quiet lazy days with family and maybe your 4 legged friend. Dogs LOVE this pond as much as the kids do!
These guys are waiting for hand-outs. When they see people, they think that they might get some free food. These guys are easy to catch, but must be put back.

Report from the Retreat in the Woods

2006-06-07T22:24:00.000-04:00

We've had some beautiful days this week, other than today we had some gloom and rain. I guess every day can't be beautiful and sunny. Things look great out at the Retreat. Now is the time to come an play at the pond.
The fish are looking for food. They are pretty tame and know that when people are at the pond, that often means they are going to be fed. These FAT bluegills LOVE hotdogs, bread and sandwich meat. They've been spoiled over the years with guests feeding them.

You can go fishing for these big fish, but it's catch and release ONLY to protect the current fish in this pond. We have a some monster fish is this pond. There are a couple of mega bass and lots of BIG bluegills. The Retreat is also a great place for canine friends to kick back and relax too... or to do a lot of playing and chasing!

New Pictures of the Retreat in the Woods

2006-05-26T21:58:00.000-04:00

I took some fresh photos of the Retreat. The photo above is the east side of the pond.
We got a computer hutch over the winter for those people who want to bring a laptop up with them. There is a phone cord at the back. Sorry....there is only dial up available and you need to have a local number to dial in.
Look at this big fireplace. Lots of nice warm fires have warmed many toes during the winter season.
We also got a new headboard for the double bed in the master bedroom. I think it looks very nice.
It's a good evening to feed the fish.

Deer, Deer, Deer... or is it just deer?

2006-05-23T10:38:00.000-04:00

TRICK PHOTO???

I did a little trick with this photo above. This is actually ALL the same deer. I took a bunch of pictures of her as she walked around in the road. I have a program that sewed the photos together and now it looks like three deer in the picture... But it's just one.
Here she is again. This is a close-up of her stairng at my car. Isn't she cute?
This photo was taken just down the road from the deer. There is a blue heron in the background. All of these photos were taken on the road leading to the Chalet.

Darn Bear!!! (Report from the Retreat in the Woods)

2006-05-18T09:23:00.000-04:00

Darn Bear! He's back. We've been staying over at the Retreat the last week or so. I hadn't put any bird seed in the feeders until about 5 days ago. Well.... this morning we woke up to knocked down and bent bird feeders. He even bent my bear resistant one. I'll have to get it rewelded. The weld on it broke last year and I never got around to fixing it. Now I have to.

Usually we don't see any evidence of the bear until June... but it looks like he's visiting earlier.

We've never had a problem with the bears bothering people. They are more scared of you, than you of them. Every encounter we've had, they've run away went they see people or hear a loud noise.

Regardless... we still do not leave people food outside over night. It can attract other critters too.

Audio Report from Retreat in the Woods May 8th

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Click on the audio link to get a report from the Retreat in the Woods:

The Walk

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Do you want to go for an early spring walk with us? Visit http://www.gladwinrealestateagent.com/thewalk to go for a walk in the woods with Angel and I. These pictures were taken just a mile or two from the Up North Lakefront Chalet. You can drive there if you come a visit. Take the foot paths around two lakes surround by all state land. The landscapes are awesome at any time of the year. It's about a 3 mile walk around the two lake and depending on how fast you walk, it can take 1-2 hours from start to finish. I've done it in 55 minutes without stopping to look around much. Enjoy!

Spring time is here

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Spring is here and it's time to think about booking your vacation. For several years, many people have enjoyed their visits to the Retreat in the Woods. This year we have a new addition to our rental homes.

In December, we purchased a cute cottage on a quiet fishing lake. Introducing the Up North Lakfront Chalet, located in the NE corner of Gladwin County on beautiful Blue Lake. (The photo to the right was taken in January).

This cute lakefront cottage is on a quiet, no motor lake, near 1000's of acres of state land and snowmobile trails. The house sits on 2 waterfront lots with a fantastic view of this beautiful up north lake.

Swim in the crystal clear waters from the private swim raft or jump into one of the boats and enjoy an evening of fishing or taking in the views around this quiet up north lake. The home has a large fireplace, living room, laundry facilities, kitchen with breakfast area, open deck, fire pit and charcoal grill. This vacation home is fully furnished and has 2 bedrooms/1.5 baths, and it sleeps up to 4 adults (6 with 2 being children).

Sleeping arrangements: 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen sized Futon, (in living room). This house also has a TV and VCR. The fully-equipped kitchen has a stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, dishes, and pots and pans. Linens and towels are provided. All the basics are there!

The rates for the Up North Lakefront Chalet are the same for both rental homes. Visit our web site for more information: http://www.GladwinVacationRentals.com

Welcome to our Gladwin Vacation Rentals Blog

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We'll be posting everything from the weather, updates, local events and just fun information and photos about the Retreat in the Woods and the Up North Lakefront Chalet in Gladwin County Michigan. Check back often to find out what's going on and visit our main web site frequently.
http://www.GladwinVacationRentals.com