See all properties

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

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

Outdoor dining
Unclassified image, 2 of 45, button
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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.

Property manager

Charlie

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 3 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.
  • Wheelchair 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

Similar properties

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Rapid River Lodge: A Peaceful Spring Getaway with Stunning River Views!

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 48 reviews
Rapid River Lodge: A Peaceful Spring Getaway with Stunning River Views!
LIST_ALT

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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.
MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 52 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 55 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 70 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Munising Falls - 85 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. located?

This Rapid River vacation home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hiawatha National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pole Creek Lake and Pine Lake. Round Lake is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

BEVERLY W.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Family time
Excellent vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

Jean V.

Lovely place.
This was the perfect place for our family reunion. There is plenty to do and plenty of places to relax. Charlie was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Great Family Vacation
Great place for large family vacations, we all had room to stretch and relax. We had regular communication with the owner checking on us and make sure there were no problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cory B., USA

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

Suzen B.

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

Annette B.

Relaxing!
Relaxing stay on beautiful property! Charlie was great, very friendly & accessible! He even had fishing bait delivered to the door for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arianna R.

Off the grid
Gorgeous property, operates on solar so you’re off the grid with Wifi! Stars like you’ve never seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia & Brian G.

Ultimate relaxation
Everything was great! Beautiful scenery, lots of outdoor toys, fishing, and best of all - QUIET. Listening to the sound of water lapping the deck at night was so restful. Thanks for making our friend's getaway week so successful and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

Mid June vacation
Very nice secluded vacation home. Charles was very helpful. We were able to catch a few Northern Pike following his advice. The 2 fishing boats provided are on the small side. Kids enjoyed the beach, riding the trails and camp fires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W., Battle Creek

R & R at Poplar Lodge
Charlie is the perfect host! Our family has had a very busy, hectic year and we all needed some time away to rest. The lodge was very clean and well organized. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen in all of our VRBO stays. Charlie's directions to the lodge were spot on. A beautiful relaxing place to rejuvenate and recharge. Charlie went above and beyond to make our stay the best. Definitely will want to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald L., Ballwin

Great place to relax
We had a great week.Charlie was always available to answer questions.The fall colors came in with us.While we did not match any fish the lake view was phenomenal. Thank you Charlie for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Great property and house
Charlie is good people all the way. The property has the most amazing views. I will be back there one day with my family when grandkids are older. I am group leader of 8 guys that go on excursion every year and to a man this was the best place we have stayed. The home owner is available to help and offer any tourist suggestions. A plus place. Just hope it is available when i want to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Verified traveller

Perfect!
Was great! Was able to just have family time which is what we wanted. House had everything we needed. Lake was more beautiful in person, could just sit on deck for hours. Boys fished for hours at a time and loved it. Everyone wants to come back next year. Thanks Charlie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

A Little slice of Heaven
Love, Love, Love this property! Very secluded and peaceful on it's own private lake. Had tons of fun fishing and exploring. We brought our own Kayaks, and loved the peaceful rides at dawn and dusk. As Charlie knows, driveway needs some holes filled so per previous comments, bring a car thats a bit higher off the ground. Plenty of fridge space to stock up on your groceries for the week. We've already booked for next year, cant wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Perfect vacation!
If you’re looking for relaxation, THIS is the place. It’s our second time coming here, and we love it. Fishing, corn hole, BBQing, Paddle boat, it’s got it. Nice place to go for relaxing and just spending time with family. The updates Charlie did since we were last there are great. The big fridge really helps. Charlie is helpful with anything you need or comment on, thanks for everything Charlie, we’ll be back again! Brian and Karen

10/10 Excellent

ARIANNA W.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Awesome escape! No other place like it !
Just love this little piece of heaven! It is just what is needed after a hectic work place! I guess that is what the doctor ordered so I keep coming back for refills. This coming year will be my fourth trip and it is just like coming home. Charlie is a wonderful host and always make sure everything is perfect even down to the bottle opener! Love the solitude, going for walks with the dogs, and finding a different place for coffee in the morning with gorgeous views everywhere. I look forward to coming back every year !

10/10 Excellent

Karin T.

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

Judy B.

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