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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
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
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Beaverton, MI
  • Midland Mall
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Dow Gardens
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Beaverton

In Beaverton .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Sanford Lake and 20 miles (32 km) of Secord Lake Marina. Gladwin County Historical Museum and Northern Lanes Recreation are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Midland Mall - 27 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Midland Center for the Arts - 30 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Dow Gardens - 30 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 50 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 56 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juicy Bone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Welcome In Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Family Dinner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rooster's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yack's Dry Dock - ‬9 min drive

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!

Property manager

Douglas Omara

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

My friends and I really enjoyed staying at Laughing Turtle! The house was spacious and very cute. The beds were comfortable and everything was easy to find. Communication with Doug was easy and quick. I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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