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Rapid River Lodge for Rent: Peaceful, Spacious Lodge w/ Waterfall View - Large groups and families welcome! - Property 159018

Lodge 5 bedrooms, sleeps 22

Rapid River lodge photo
Rates per property (USD)
$225 - $325/nt
$1,200 - $2,200/wk
$4,000 - $7,500/month
Call Cara Middleton and Mark Hurliman
734 837-4976
(International +1 734 837-4976)
 
Email Owner
Property type:
lodge, 5400 sq. ft. 
Location type:
river, rural  
Highlights:
river, rural, pets considered, air-conditioning, satellite or cable, TV, DVD, parking, barbecue  
Rapid River lodge photo - Rapid River Lodge in the Summer

Rapid River Lodge in the Summer

Rapid River lodge photo - The vast space with open kitchen + sitting areas

The vast space with open kitchen + sitting areas

Rapid River lodge photo - Cozy bedroom with bunk beds

Cozy bedroom with bunk beds

Rapid River lodge photo - The peaceful lodge along the Rapid River

The peaceful lodge along the Rapid River

Rapid River lodge photo - The custom made wood table which seats 18

The custom made wood table which seats 18

Rapid River lodge photo - View of sitting area, looking toward entryway.

View of sitting area, looking toward entryway.

Rapid River lodge photo - Relax by the campfire and grill s'mores

Relax by the campfire and grill s'mores

Rapid River lodge photo - Great room sitting area w/ handcrafted fireplace.

Great room sitting area w/ handcrafted fireplace.

Rapid River lodge photo - The rapid river in fall colors

The rapid river in fall colors

Rapid River lodge photo - The grand, open kitchen...perfect for your group!

The grand, open kitchen...perfect for your group!

Rapid River lodge photo - Just 20 feet from the river! 2 beautiful decks.

Just 20 feet from the river! 2 beautiful decks.

Rapid River lodge photo - The roaring fireplace

The roaring fireplace

Location of Lodge 159018

Nearest airport:   Marquette (MQT- 35 miles) or Escanaba (ESC) at 23 Miles
Nearest motorway:   U.S. 41 (less than 1 mile) and Hwy.2 at 6 Miles
Nearest beach:   beach at 10 Miles
Car: necessary

Rapid River Lodge Availability

Updated:
Nov 22, 2009
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Rapid River Lodge Rates

Rental Basis:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Fall 09 Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 17, 2009 $1,700 $800 n/a $325 $275 $5,500 2 Nights
Notes: The Colors are gorgeous, the hunting fabulous, plus extraordinary tranquility await!
Winter 09-10 Dec 18, 2009 - Feb 28, 2010 $1,900 $800 n/a $325 $275 $6,000 2 Nights
Notes: Enjoy the cross-country skiing. next to the trails and snowmobiling- right from the Lodge!
Spring 10 Mar 1, 2010 - May 27, 2010 $1,200 $600 n/a $225 $200 $4,000 2 Nights
Notes: The water is normally rushing and the deep thaw is taking place. Time for the blooming to begin!
Summer 10 May 28, 2010 - Sep 6, 2010 $2,200 n/a n/a n/a $300 $7,500 1 Week
Notes: Book during 2009 to receive 2009 rates! Enjoy the 7 night/8 day week with plenty of room!
  • Rates between $1200-$2100/week and $225-$450/night
  • This is the perfect place for your group to enjoy being together, yet easily able to respect each other's privacy at the same time. Just think--The weekly (7 nights/8 day) peak rate of $2100 divided by 5 (bedrooms) = just $300 per week = $60/night per couple (or small family). That's cheaper than most of the local hotels! Plus, the Lodge includes a large dining room /kitchen, river frontage and 40 acres of private land , including 1/4 mile (both sides) of river front to explore! What a deal!
    **2 night minimum for Holiday bookings.
    **One night weekend bookings unless there is availability within one month of booking.
    **Last minute guests with small groups or a couple will be considered for partial rental of the Lodge. Please inquire.

    *Week = 7 nights/8 days
    *Weekend = Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
    *Check-in time: 3:00pm
    *Check-out time: 12:00pm (noon)
    *Flexible arrival and departure times based on availability.
    *Mid-week holidays will be charged at the weekend rate.
  • *$500 rental/security deposit required, is applied to your balance. Final payment due 1 month before arrival
    *6% MI use tax add.
    *Arrival: 3pm. Check out: 11am
    *$100 set-up fee is incl. Groups of 21-60 people are required to bring add. supplies (tp, towels, etc.)
    *Last-minute bookings welcome. Within 30 days require a payment by credit card.
    *Flexible arrival-departure time based on avail.
    For cancellations 30 days or more prior to your scheduled arrival date, we will refund your reservation deposit, less a $50.00 cancellation fee.
    *Refunds will not be given for cancellations within 30 days of the scheduled arrival date. If we are able to rebook the Island for all or part of your reserved dates, we will refund you the rental amount received from the replacement guests, minus a $50 administration fee . If we are unable to book the Island during the time you reserved, then your total payment will be forfeited.
    *All 'no shows' forfeit the entire amount of the reservation.

Fees

Tax Rate:
6.0%

Rapid River Lodge Amenities

Property Type:
  • lodge

Floor Area:
  • 5400 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • river
  • rural

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • restaurant dining guide
  • security system
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • accept credit card
  • local activities guide
  • soaps basic
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • hot tub
  • telephone
  • activities guide
  • fax
  • air-conditioning

Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • spices
  • stove top burners
  • iron & board
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • grill

Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • woodstove
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 10 people

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 18 people

Bathrooms:
  • 4 BA
  • Master Bath - Toilet, Tub, Shower, 2 person tub
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Extra-deep tub
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, adjoins 2 bedrooms
    Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Shower, vanity in each adjoining bedroom
  • *Bedrooms 4-5 share a bathroom, yet bedroom #5 has an additional private sink/mirror. *The Master Bathroom has a separate toilet plus 2 person tub/changing area, both adjoining the bedroom. *Each of the bathrooms has hand-crafted vanity from local wood craftsmen.

Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 22 people
  • Master - 1 Queen, river view and sitting area
    Pink-Yellow Room - 1 Queen, easy access to 2 bathrooms
    Bunk Beds - 1 Double, 5 Twin/ Single, 1 Child Bed, bunk beds + a trundle
    Double-Bunk - 1 Double, 4 Twin/ Single, bunk bed style
    2nd Master - 1 King, 1 Double, shared bath with private vanity + river view
  • ***Just added this week: 2 air conditioners to help cool 4 of the bedrooms.** *There is plenty of room for extra sleeping in the great room. Make it a slumber party with your sleeping bags! *The Master Bedroom has a wood-burning stove in the sitting area with 2 high-back chairs to keep you extra-cozy as you gaze onto the river front. *2nd Master bedroom with TV and Dish Network with 200 Dish Network FOX, ABC and CBS (New York and San Francisco) through Dish Network *Both master bedrooms have river views. *Child pack and play+ high chair available for easy use. *Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with in order to make your group comfortable. We would be happy to help accommodate your group's needs, in any way we are able (2 extra inflatable mattresses + pull out couch (double bed) in living room available)
Entertainment:
  • toys kids
  • books kids
  • piano
  • games adults
  • games kids
  • satellite or cable
  • VCR
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • DVD
  • TV
  • radio
  • books
  • books adult
  • foosball
  • music library
  • pool table
  • video library

Outside:
  • deck wood
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking off street
  • unscreened porch/lanai
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • child's swing
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • long term renters welcome

Local Activities:
  • hunting
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • skiing
  • golf
  • mountain biking

Pool / Spa:
  • outdoor hot tub

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • forests
  • groceries
  • playground

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting big game
  • hunting small game
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • water tubing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • waterfalls

Notes: *The kitchen has staples+cookware. *Cuisinart ice cream maker! *52' HDTV w/ 200 Dish Network+FOX, ABC and CBS through San Francisco and New York. *High chair, playpen, bounce seat *An additional wood-burning stove is next to the door-wall, in the grand sitting area. *Outdoor seating: Picnic table. *Large outdoor fire pit looking at the river with wood for gazing at the stars or making smores. *Guided fishing (ice or boat) and canoeing on inland lakes and streams can be arranged. *Guided hunting tours for bird, bear and deer available. *Snowshoes avail. *Shopping for essentials just 10 minutes away. *Artisan well with continuous, natural flowing water. *Playground at park, within easy view of Lodge deck. Great for families! *2 decks, both with views of the river. 2 decks - 1 used as a bandstand. It is off of the kitchen and houses the grill and picnic table. Deck #2 is 80 feet long and only 20 feet from the river front. 5 door-walls total *Weddings & Events: 60 max.


Rapid River Lodge Details

Activities near the lodge: Canoeing, tubing along the river, fishing and swimming are all fun activities. Bike trails: Rapid River Trails (13 miles of trails, just outside the Lodge) Chip-In's Island Resort Casino: W399 US Highway 2 and 41, Harris, MI (approx. 40 miles) Kewadin Casino in Manistique off of Hwy 2 (approx. 40 miles East) Island Casino in Bark River off of Hwy. 2 (approx. 30 miles West) Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises: 50 minutes (approx. 40 miles) (Munising) Dog sledding through the Hiawatha National Forest: 1 hour (Wetmore) Snowmobiling: Enjoy 25,000 miles of trails within the Upper Peninsula, starting from outside the Lodge door! Upper Taquamenen Falls: 2 1/2 hours (Paradise and Newberry)

Weddings, Groups of 20+, Local Events, Retreats!: SMALL weddings: 60 people or less. Minimum 2 nights/3 days. We provide 10 tables + the head table with a grand total of 60 chairs. You are responsible for your own organizing, cleaning, catering, add. supplies, parking organization. Parking for 10-15 cars at Lodge. Call for details. We provide supplies (towels, dishware, linens and toilet paper) for groups of 20 or less. 20-60 people? Please bring extra supplies as needed. *January: Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter fun! *February: Ternary Outhouse Races. *April 15-May 15: Apply for your Bear Hunting License. *Mid-April-May: Turkey Hunting. *Last Saturday in April: Trout season begins (although parts of the Rapid River are open year 'round). *May: Mushroom picking. *June Balloons on the Bay. *August: Upper Peninsula State Fair *September 10 - End of October: Bear Hunting. Outfitter trips. *September 15: Grouse and small game hunting. *October 1-December: Bow-Hunting for Deer. *November 15-November 30: Gun Hunting for deer

Rapid River + Driving Time : The Rapid River is a shallow, rocky river which meanders in front of the Lodge, next to the waterfalls. It is a great spot for trout fishing in the Spring. The river connects to Little Bay de Noc/ Lake Michigan, approximately 5 miles downstream. The river fluctuates between 6 inches and 3 feet, depending on the weather. The Lodge is located approximately: *6 hours from Chicago. *7 hours from Detroit. *2 1/2 hours from Mackinac Bridge. *1 3/4 hours from Wisconsin border. *Be careful when using Map-quest. Map-quest takes you to 15th Rd., not S.15 Rd, where the Lodge is located, 6 miles North of Highway 2, 1/2 miles West of U.S. 41, heading North, toward Marquette.

Other Activities: cross-country skiing, charter fishing trips, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, snowshoeing, walking trails


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Call Cara Middleton and Mark Hurliman
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