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"Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Beaverton, MI
  • Wixom Lake
    1 min walk
  • Oliver's Pizza
    5 min drive
  • Bay County Central Bus Station
    46 min drive
  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    46 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.

"Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly!

"Laughing Turtle", located 25 minutes from Midland, overlooks the river and the lakebed from the former Wixom Lake. The large windows open to sweeping views. In the morning, enjoy a spectacular sunrise as it fills the cabin with golden rays. In the evenings, enjoy the stars or moonrise by the campfire underneath the apple and pear trees. The setting is private and quiet, where you may see meandering deer or eagles in flight! Relax in a comfortable and open concept, fireplaced living room. Rest comfortably in 2 private bedrooms and ample loft space with two additional queen beds suitable for large and smaller families alike. The full kitchen is inviting with fully furnished cabinets. All rooms have black out curtains for those needing those morning escapes. So, please come and enjoy your new vacation destination!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Wixom Lake. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Steps from Wixom Lake and 10 minutes by car from Sanford Lake

Property manager

Douglas Omara

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

"Laughing Turtle" - A Wixom Lake paradise vacation home. Pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Very nice, clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M., Valparaiso, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Just getting away
Just getting away for a few days, as we own our own business and I work a full time job on top of that. It was a very nice home! Loved the fireplace and the lay out. Comfy get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Newly remodeled, tastefully decorated. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Comfortable, Relaxing
I traveled from Colorado to Michigan to visit my family. Wixom Lake is centrally located and was the perfect spot for my family to gather! :-) The house is in a quiet area and there was plenty of room for those who wished to stay overnight. We visited Amish farms in the area and purchased fresh eggs, produce and baked goods. Gladwin is building a trail system along the Cedar River that was pleasant for all ages. There are family friendly restaurants, Nikki's and the Juicy Bone nearby. The adults had fun visiting the little dive bars in the area, and I can recommend Off the Hook Tavern and the Bentley Bar. I hope to return someday and enjoy the restored lake.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House
Clean, well stocked, suited our needs. There is no lake. After a rain, the house had a sulfur/sewer odor that would not go away. Most anything is at least 30 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for familiy
We were in the area for a family reunion, this was a perfect place for 5 adults. Clean and comfortable, we would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
The home was clean and perfectly sized for our 7 person extended family. The kitchen was well supplied for a family that likes to cook. The hosts were communicative and always responded quickly. The neighborhood was quiet and walkable. Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
Just 4 friends looking to get away for a weekend of relaxation..it was perfect! Clean, comfy and great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
We rented the laughing turtle,to celebrate my sister's 40th birthday. The 7 of us slept very comfortably and had plenty of room for relaxing. Midland isn't too far away,so we went to the Midland mall and did some axe throwing. Doug & Kim's house is beautiful and very clean. I can only imagine how much more peaceful the view will be,once the water returns to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024