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20 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Spacious Layout | Canoes & Rowboat Provided | Dogs Welcome w/ Fee
Pack your days with lakeside adventure at 'The Lake County Retreat,' a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental home in Baldwin! Scenic views and nature-centered relaxation promise a memorable stay with loved ones, whether you're grilling up the day’s catch or toasting s'mores under the stars. This Whalen Lake escape puts you close to paddling, trails, and top-rated local eateries — all in a tranquil setting.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
- Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
- Bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed (twin/full), 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
- Game Room: 2 twin beds
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
INDOOR LIVING
- Multiple living areas
- 2 Smart TVs, board games
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Game room, sunrooms
- Ping-pong table, mini basketball game
- Dining table, breakfast bar
- Punching bag, piano, jetted tub
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private dock, lake views
- Fire pit (bring your own wood)
- Charcoal (bring your own charcoal)
- Patio, dining area, umbrella
- 2 canoes, rowboat, life vests
KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster, blender
- Keurig dual drip/pod coffee maker
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics
- Trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Baseboard & electric heat, ceiling fans
- Linens, towels, hair dryer
- Iron/board, hangers
FAQ
- No A/C
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only, 2 max)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 4 steps to enter
- 2 bedrooms & full bath on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (10 vehicles)
- RV/trailer parking
-- THE LOCATION --
- Near ORV trails
- 0.2 miles to Pere Marquette State Trail
- 2 miles to shops & restaurants
- 3 miles to Idlewild Beach
- 11 miles to Manistee National Forest
- 93 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The property has fans but does not have air conditioning
- This 2-story home requires 4 steps to enter with 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 1st floor
Pack your days with lakeside adventure at 'The Lake County Retreat,' a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental home in Baldwin! Scenic views and nature-centered relaxation promise a memorable stay with loved ones, whether you're grilling up the day’s catch or toasting s'mores under the stars. This Whalen Lake escape puts you close to paddling, trails, and top-rated local eateries — all in a tranquil setting.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
- Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
- Bedroom 3: 1 bunk bed (twin/full), 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
- Game Room: 2 twin beds
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
INDOOR LIVING
- Multiple living areas
- 2 Smart TVs, board games
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Game room, sunrooms
- Ping-pong table, mini basketball game
- Dining table, breakfast bar
- Punching bag, piano, jetted tub
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private dock, lake views
- Fire pit (bring your own wood)
- Charcoal (bring your own charcoal)
- Patio, dining area, umbrella
- 2 canoes, rowboat, life vests
KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster, blender
- Keurig dual drip/pod coffee maker
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics
- Trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Baseboard & electric heat, ceiling fans
- Linens, towels, hair dryer
- Iron/board, hangers
FAQ
- No A/C
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only, 2 max)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 4 steps to enter
- 2 bedrooms & full bath on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (10 vehicles)
- RV/trailer parking
-- THE LOCATION --
- Near ORV trails
- 0.2 miles to Pere Marquette State Trail
- 2 miles to shops & restaurants
- 3 miles to Idlewild Beach
- 11 miles to Manistee National Forest
- 93 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The property has fans but does not have air conditioning
- This 2-story home requires 4 steps to enter with 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom on the 1st floor
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Michigan
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Great location for fishing the PMCould use some updating such as a washer and dryer for laundrySome cracked floor tiles in kitchen that should be replaced.Big place with lots of beds.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Had a great time with family and the bedroom arrangements worked great
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Nice stay
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
Being by the lake was everything! It was beautiful on the water and several self-propelled boats were provided for use during our stay. It was also nice that Roku was available. They had a beautiful main room (the main property picture) with plenty of seating for our 12 family members. There was no AC, which was tough during the day, especially in the kitchen, but it cooled off plenty at night and the fans provided were helpful. A few of the ceiling fans were loose and wobbled a bit when in use. It's worth noting that the house does not include common VRBO amenities like shampoo and conditioner. The kitchen had a hodgepodge of kitchenware. If you're planning to cook anything specific you might want to check if they have it on site.On a final note, unfortunately, it looks like it hasn't been checked on in a long time. As someone who rents out a home myself, I still take pride in my rental property and wanted it to be thoroughly enjoyed by the occupants. That did not seem to be the case here. There was also a great deal of moisture in one of the first floor rooms that could benefit from a dehumidifier in the summer months. Everything smelled wet in there and my children preferred sleeping on couches in the main room instead of having their own bedroom. Several doors and windows were not secure so bugs easily got in the home. To make matters worse, a bat came into the home hunting all those buggies that got in during the day. Not my favorite way to wake up at night.
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7.6Good
(6 Ratings)
"Had a great time with family and the bedroom arrangements worked great "
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