We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake! We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.

If you desire to spend some time in nature in Northern Michigan while having very comfortable accommodations, a lot of privacy, and the ability to do some kayaking, canoeing, and/or hiking onsite, you have found the spot! This is truly an amazing vacation rental property as it is an incredible combination of being in nature while still staying in very beautiful, modern, and comfortable accommodations. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) FIRE HAZARD: The lodge is located in the middle of a jack pine forest. Jack pines are particularly susceptible to forest fires, so please be very careful with fire! 2) PETS: All pets are strictly prohibited! 3) CARPORT AND GARAGE: The carport that is attached to the house is available for guests to use and at least 2 large vehicles can easily fit in the carport. The large detached garage is not available for guest usage, except for the covered picnic tables next to the garage. 4) MAIN ENTRANCE: The main entrance to the home is on the second floor and does require walking up a flight of stairs. Most of the living space, including the kitchen, is on the second floor. As such, the layout of the home may not be well-suited for older individuals or individuals that have difficulties with stairs. 5) VACATION RENTAL HISTORY: The property was previously managed by Agape Vacation Rentals as "Callahan's Goose Creek Lodge". The property then went up for sale and was not available for rent for several months. The property has now had some additional updates made by the new owners and, starting in October, 2024, it is now being marketed as "Hazel's Goose Creek Lodge" (named after the family's dog). 6) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

The home is in a rather rural and somewhat isolated area next to Goose Creek outside of Grayling, Michigan. There are only a few neighbors in the vicinity, none of whom live very close to the lodge. The home is basically in the middle of a large jack pine forest next to Goose Creek. With 13.5 private acres, the home offers a great deal of peace, privacy, serenity, and tranquility! The home is conveniently only 10.4 miles (about a 16-minute drive) from downtown Grayling though. Downtown Grayling is on the Au Sable River and has a growing downtown area with a cute selection of shops, restaurants, cafes, a microbrewery (Paddle Hard Brewing Company), a fun vintage movie theater (The Rialto Theater), and a little park on the Au Sable River. There are also fast food restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and hardware stores in town outside of the downtown area. (We would recommend Ray's Barbeque and Paddle Hard Microbrewery as excellent dining options.) There are a number of hiking trails and small lakes in the area as well. Outside of Grayling, this vacation home is also perfectly situated to allow day trips to a number of other popular northern Michigan destinations: ​ * TRAVERSE CITY: Despite being quite deeply out in the woods, the lodge is only about 45 miles (or a 1-hour drive) from downtown Traverse City! Traverse City is the entertainment, shopping, dining, and cultural capital of northern Michigan. There is a vast array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options in Traverse City including museums, movie theaters, shopping malls, live theaters, and enough restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops to probably match whatever you are looking for! * MACKINAC ISLAND: Mackinac Island is Michigan's treasured gem in the Mackinac Straits where the Upper and Lower Peninsulas come together. No automobiles are allowed on the island and it's necessary to take a ferry there The island is a beautiful and famous blend of history and nature.