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

Find serenity amidst nature’s splendor: immerse yourself in peaceful surroundings with direct access to outdoor activities.

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Escape to Poplar Lake Lodge, nestled in the heart of Hiawatha National Forest. This secluded retreat offers a private lake stocked with Northern, Muskie, and Large Mouth fish for endless fishing adventures. Unwind on the 2.5 miles long dirt driveway or explore the surrounding wilderness with rowboats, kayaks, and paddleboards at your disposal.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
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About the neighborhood

Map
Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

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

About this property

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

Family-friendly lodge by the lake
Consider a stay at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this lodge is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A foosball table, barbecue grills, and table tennis
  • Books, games, and outdoor furniture
  • A video library, water sports equipment, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. include perks such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's dinnerware
  • 3 bathrooms with jetted tubs and showers
  • LED TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: We have certain areas on outside porch and deck.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 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.

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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 lodge 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.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Suzen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Karin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Shiloe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

brian f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

christopher o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Corinne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Excellent vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

LINDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote nature secluded

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

10/10 Excellent

Cory B., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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