Modern Log Cabin | Fire Pit & 20 Acres of Trails

Absolute seclusion in this beautiful log cabin with cathedral ceilings. 1.5 miles of trails wind through apples trees, grassy fields, ponds, thick brush and dense woods. Setback 300 feet from the road with no other visible homes you will feel the privacy and peace of mind immediately.

Whether you settle in or enjoy the outdoors, you’ll be feel at home. Hike the manicured trails, sit by the fire circle, or watch the wildlife. Be sure to view one of the brightest star lit skies you’ll ever see!

★THE SPACE★

Coyote Fire Retreat is a modern, warm, and inviting log cabin with rustic aesthetics and farmhouse influences. Enjoy the comfort of a modern well-appointed new construction home while being surrounded by nature and wildlife. Perfectly designed for year-round use, whether you find yourself roasting marshmallows by the fire, gazing at the stars, listening to the birds chirp, hearing the frogs croak at night or curled up inside watching the snow fall on a winter wonderland.

Designed and appointed to reflect a quintessential “up north” getaway so you can relax with maximum comfort whether you stay inside or create an outdoor adventure. Your stay will be an unforgettable experience where you can reconnect with your significant other, family, kids or lifelong friends.

Located in Central Michigan, Coyote Fire Retreat sits in the middle of a 20 acre parcel a few minutes from Evart, Michigan and nearby Reed City, Hersey, Sears, Marion, and Tustin. Central Michigan is the perfect destination at only an hour and a half from Grand Rapids, two and a half hours from Detroit, and three and a half hours from Chicago.

Being rural and secluded, responsible guests may bring fire arms for target practice if arranged in advance.

Book your up north experience today!

⭐️ 5 STAR HOSTS ⭐️

Forest & Flow Retreats focuses on unique homes and experiences so our guests can build memories for years to come. Over 15% of our bookings come from repeat guests, something we are very proud of. As you may have guessed from our name, we target natural properties with water or forest features that create a calm, peaceful and tranquil environment far removed from the hustle of day to day life.

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and believe in protecting public lands through conservation efforts and the associated funds raised through hunting, fishing, and orv licenses.

We believe our homes and public lands should be a safe space for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or ethnicity.

Each year, we donate a portion of our earnings to public land trusts and / or conservation efforts so that our waters and land can be protected for years to come.

We have hosted tens of thousands of guests over the years across our properties, helping family and friends have a memorable experience!

★KEY FEATURES★

🏠 Entire Private Home
🛌 Premium Beds, Pillows & Linens
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🔥 Outdoor Wood Firepit
❄️ Air Conditioning
🍖 Wood-Fired & Charcoal Grilling Options
🐶 Dog Friendly
🎯 Target Practice Option

✨ Starlight Nights
🌲 Hundreds of Acres of National Forest
🏃‍♀️ Miles of Hiking

🌸 Spring Blossoms
☀️ Summer Sun
🍁 Fall Foliage
❄️ Winter Wonderland

★NATURAL ATTRACTIONS★

The home is located in a perfect area for outdoor enthusiasts and is close to:

🎣 Rivers – The Muskegon River, Hersey River and Manistee Rivers branches
🚤 Lakes – Rose Lake, Big Lake, Indian Lake, Chippewa Lake, Sunrise Lake, and Big Long Lake
🌲 Public Lands – Cadillac State Forest Area, Roscommon State Forest Area, Mark Knee Memorial GEMs, Sugar Boal State Land, Mud Lake Recreation Area, Pere Marquette State Forest, Au Sable State Forest and Haymarsh Lake State Game Area
🚲Bike Trails – Pere Marquette State Trail and White Pine Trail are both part of the rails to trails program.
🏃‍♀️Hiking trails are abundant in the state forests and at Mud Lake Trail Loop

★OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES★

Being in Central Michigan provides a host of year-round activities:

✔ Exercise – Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Backpacking
✔ Water Sports – Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing
✔ Power Sports – ORV Trails / Side by Side (SXS) Trails, Off Road Motorcycle Trails, Touring Motorcycle Trails
✔ Winter Activities – Snowmobiling, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
✔ Fall Activities – Color Tours, Leaves Changing, Corn Mazes, Salmon Fishing, Cider / Winery Tours, Apple Picking
✔ Hunting – Whitetail Deer; Bear ; Turkey; Predator; Pheasant, Woodcock, Grouse and Upland Bird; Goose, Duck and Other Waterfowl; Small Game Hunting
✔ Fishing – Bass, Lake Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Steelhead
✔ Golfing – Rose Golf Course, Birch Valley Golf Course, Spring Valley Golf Course

★FURTHER AWAY★

Located less than an hour away are the cities of Big Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Cadillac. Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University while Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts who will be going on day time adventures, Manistee National Forest and Roscommon's Au Sable State Forest are also under an hour's drive.

★SLEEP SPACES★

MASTER BEDROOM: A comfortable queen size bed on a hand-made artisan log timber frame anchors the room while rustic furniture finishes this loft space. Blackout curtains provide privacy and shade for those sunny days you want to sleep in.

GUEST BEDROOM: A full size over full size bunk bed provides sleeping space for up to 4 more guests.

All beds have two pillows per guest, one premium down fill and one down alternative fiber fill. Extra pillows and linens are available, and heavy wool blankets are stocked for chilly nights.

A premium blow-up mattress is available upon request for additional sleeping space.

★COMMON AREAS★

LIVING ROOM / GREAT ROOM: A wrap around sectional frames in the vaulted cathedral ceilings with massive log purlins spanning the space. A wall mounted high definition TV, xbox gaming system and dvd player provide opportunities for indoor activities.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and every pot, pan, plate, utensil, cup or glass you would need for holiday cooking, baking & serving.

DINING: A farmhouse style counter height table with matching farmhouse chairs.

BATHROOM: A shower with extendable wand in case you have a dirty dog from chasing rabbits or swimming in the ponds. Frontload, stackable washer and dryers are available for guests to use as needed.

★OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS★

PORCH: An edge-to-edge porch with covered roof allows for outdoor dining and escape from the summer sun, or a burst of rain. There’s plenty of space to sit and enjoy a cool evening breeze, sip a whiskey sour, and hear the wind through the trees.

HAMMOCKS: Four parachute style nylon hammocks are available for guests to use and relax outside.

FIRE PIT: A brick construction firepit nestled between the trees and just far away enough from the home that the kids can sleep inside while the parents can enjoy some peace and quiet.

GRILL: A traditional charcoal grill is provided, and 36 inch round grate is available for wood-fired and smoked natural cooking over the fire pit.
Our guests have full access and use of the entire home and surrounding land. If you are unsure where the property lines end, please ask and we can assist! The privacy and safety of our guests and neighbors is very important to us.

Access is provided through a remote digital keypad, controlled through our Ring security system. Parking is convenient and close to the home, we only ask that guests do not park or drive on the lawn.

★GUEST ACCESS★

As a remotely located, rural home we manage travel times between our properties for turnovers between guests based on expected arrival times and the most efficient routes. Often, we can accommodate an earlier check in, just ask us in the days before your reservation and we will do our best to help!

🏠 Entire Private Home
🌲 Private (Not Shared) Outdoor Spaces
🅿️ Ample Parking
📞 24 / 7 / 365 Phone & SMS Support
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🛡️ Professionally Monitored Security by Ring Alarm Pro

★LOCATION DESCRIPTION★

Neighborhood? What neighbors. In all seriousness, there are very few surrounding neighbors and really... that's kind of the point of this place, isn't it?

If you want complete seclusion from neighbors and freedom to enjoy yourself, this is the place. The surrounding cities and towns provide plenty of dining options and we make recommendations in our guidebooks.

★NEARBY CITIES & TOWNS★

➡️ Evart, MI; 5 Miles / 8 Minutes
➡️ Sears, MI; 6 Miles / 10 Minutes
➡️ Chippewa Lake, MI; 10 Miles / 16 Minutes
➡️ Barryton, MI; 12 Miles / 17 Minutes
➡️ Hersey, MI; 12 Miles / 19 Minutes
➡️ Reed City, MI; 18 Miles / 24 Minutes
➡️ Marion, MI; 22 Miles / 28 Minutes

★FURTHER AWAY★

➡️ Big Rapids, MI; 22 Miles / 30 Minutes
➡️ Clare, MI; 29 Miles / 36 Minutes
➡️ Cadillac, MI; 30 Miles / 40 Minutes
➡️ Mt. Pleasant, MI; 40 Miles / 50 Minutes
➡️ Grand Rapids, MI; 80 Miles / 80 Minutes
➡️ Detroit, MI; 190 Miles / 2 Hours 40 Minutes
➡️ Chicago, IL; 250 Miles / 4 Hours

Located less than an hour away are the cities of Big Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Cadillac. Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University while Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts who will be going on day time adventures, Manistee National Forest and Roscommon's Au Sable State Forest are also under an hour's drive.

★EVENTS & USAGE★

We get frequent requests from guests to use our homes for weddings, family reunions, camping, or other large gatherings. Many of these types of events are high-impact and can affect future guest stays, so we carefully manage them.

If this is something you are looking for, we can discuss detail