Rapid River Lodge: Table for 18, Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Pet-Friendly, & 40 Private Acres!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Lobby
Game room
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Rapid River, MI
  • Hiawatha National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Rapid River Ski Trail
    5 min drive
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail
    11 min drive
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    32 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Rapid River

With a stay at this lodge in Rapid River, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. .This family-friendly lodge is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Rapid River Ski Trail and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail.

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rapid River Ski Trail - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Island Resort & Casino - 44 min drive - 34.7 miles

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 32 min drive

About this property

Rapid River Lodge: Table for 18, Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Pet-Friendly, & 40 Private Acres!

RAPID RIVER LODGE

SLEEPS: 18-22
BEDROOMS: 5
BATHROOMS: 4
RIVERFRONT (Rapid River--adjacent to small waterfalls)
*NEW (2019) LUXURY HOT TUB
*HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
*GREAT FOR EXTENDED FAMILY TO BRING RVs OR CAMPERS
*GREAT FOR RETREATS, BUSINESS MEETINGS, SCOUTING, FAMILY REUNIONS & VERY SMALL WEDDINGS (60 people or less)

Located on 40 private acres within the Hiawatha National Forest. Connect with nature, relax, and have fun at this historic lodge, known to locals as the Old Dutch Mill. All under one roof, yet your own personal space. With the open floor plan, there is plenty of space to meet your group's needs. Still, if you are just looking for a large hall and will need to move the furniture out of the great room, then perhaps a standard hall would be your best bet.

The Rapid River Lodge is fabulous place for 18-20 people. A family vacation, group of friends, corporate event, a retreat, anniversary celebration, a place for your out-of-town wedding guests, a place for your bridal party or a VERY small wedding or family reunion (60 people or less) is wonderful. The space is ideal to rejuvenate and reconnect. Enjoying the hot tub along the river while listening to the soothing water falls is extremely peaceful.

This is a comfortable place where 18 people can gather around a single hand-crafted table or spread out in small groups around 6+ small gathering areas. Children have plenty of room to play. Listen to the Rapid River Falls along the 80' deck. Rustic Decor. High ceilings. Large, open kitchen, plus 2 bar and deck areas. A gorgeous natural wood-burning field stone fireplace warms the sitting area. 1 wood-burning stove. TV/DVD/VCR. Simple bumper pool table, air hockey. Master bedroom overlooks the Rapid River and has a private deck entrance. Large outdoor fire pit along 1/4 mile of secluded river front.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL RAPID RIVER LODGE FAQs

Business retreats/events: We do have a pull-down screen hidden in one of the beams in the living room (former dance hall). Also, we do have a projector available, which you can use to project images from your computer. Just ask and we'll make sure it is available to you upon arrival.

Cell phone service: Generally, cell phone service stinks at the Lodge. In our experience, Verizon is the best at the Lodge. AT&T is nonexistent. Sprint used to be nonexistent as well, though I have heard it has improved. Hence, we provide a free land line phone with unlimited local and long distance service during your stay.

Future Dates: We will start working on 2020 reservations in September 2019. Guests who have currently reserved the weeks have priority. We try out best to accommodate everyone to the best of our ability. You are welcome to let us know the dates you are interested in, and we'll put you on the list. Thanks for your patience as we work through the many variables. We thank you for your business.

Grocery Stores: The closest convenience store is just 7 miles south of the Lodge, in the gas station on the corner of US 41 and US 2. The closest full-service grocery store is in Escanaba, about 20 minutes southwest of the Lodge. (Elmers, Wal-Mart, Save-A-Lot). The closest Whole Foods-type grocery store is 40 miles North of the Lodge in Marquette. It's called the Marquette Food Co-Op. It's tiny in comparison to a big city Whole Foods, so don't be surprised. Still, you should be able to get the basic, natural foods you'd need.

Handicap Accessibility:
1. Lodge is all one level with easy roaming ability
2. Outdoor ramp to the back deck, leading into the Lodge
3. Grip bars in the main bathroom
4. Accessible picnic table on the deck facing the Rapid River

Outdoor Furniture: 6 adirondack chairs and 1 picnic table (handicap accessible)

Pets: *Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet. Still, the Lodge is not an ideal place for dogs. We do not have a fenced yard at the Lodge. There is a road in front of the Lodge (S15 Road) where I've witnessed drivers driving faster than is safe. It is important to me that your pets are safe. Plus, there is a park next to the Lodge. Our dog used to love to meander over to the park as well. It wasn't a relaxing place for me with a pet. Therefore, I can not recommend dogs at the Lodge.

Local Public Pool: Gladstone (about a 15 minute drive- $6/person)

Rates: Seasonal /Holiday/ Weekend rates apply. Please check the Rapid River Lodge Availability Calendar for details.

Upper Peninsula Attractions

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: is 60.6 miles away and about 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park: is 127 miles away and about 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Mackinac Bridge: is 140 miles away and about 2 hours and 32 minutes.

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Weddings: 60 people is the maximum we can allow for a nice experience for everyone. Due to past challenges, we can no longer offer exceptions to this number of people. If the number exceeds 60 people, you will have broken the rental agreement and you will need to leave the property immediately.

The Lodge is NOT an empty hall. Therefore, there is furniture and other pieces which made it comfortable for family gatherings. Yes, back in the day, the Old Dutch Mill was a dance hall similar to VFW halls today. I love the history that the Old Dutch Mill/Rapid River Lodge expresses. Still, with the addition of the 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, it is impossible to offer the same hall experience. It's equivalent to pushing a square peg into a round hole.

INSIDE THE LODGE FAQs

Air Conditioning: The air-conditioning at the Lodge contains 2 window units in 2 of the bedrooms. There is NOT central air-conditioning at the Rapid River Lodge. We do have additional box fans, as well as the 9 ceiling fans for your use.

Rapid River Lodge Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: (Considered the main bathroom, with it's own roof within the house. It doesn't connect with any bedrooms directly, across the hall from Bedroom 1)
Toilet
Sink
Bathtub (deeper than average tub)/shower

Bathroom 2: (Adjoining Bedrooms 1 & 2)
Toilet
Sink
Bathtub/Shower

Bathroom 3: (Our smallest bathroom, adjoining Bedroom 3 & 4)
Toilet
Shower
Bedroom 3 and 4 actually have the sinks within the bedrooms

Bathroom 4: (Our largest bathroom/dressing room. Connected directly to the Master Bedroom. Very private. Door separating the shower room and the bathtub/dressing room)
Toilet
Sink
Shower
+
Large sunken tub for 2 (in the space we consider the dressing room)

Beds/Bedrooms/ Sleeping Arrangements: We have 13 beds at the Lodge, and sleep 18-20 people comfortably. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. A simple bedroom layout graphic is available. Just ask.

Simple linens are provided with each bed: pillow with pillow case, mattress pad, bottom/fitted sheet, top sheet and a blanket and/or comforter. Additional linens and blankets may be found throughout the Lodge.

Bedroom 1: 1 Queen (where a window air conditioning units is housed in the summer)

Bedroom 2: 1 Full + 2 Twins (bunks)

Bedroom 3: 1 Full + 5 Twins (3 sets of bunks + 1 twin pull-out trundle) (where a window air conditioning unit is installed in the summer

Bedroom 4: King + 1 twin bed (Partial riverside view with the only bedroom TV at the moment)

Bedroom 5: 1 Queen + 1 Full (Full riverside view) + 1 daybed w trundle

There is a full-sized pull-out couch.

Daily Housekeeping Service: We can provide daily housekeeping service (making beds, doing the dishes, basic bathroom wipe-down and floor sweep) for an additional fee of $50-60/day, depending on the distinct needs of your group.

Internet: YES, we have added Internet to the Lodge. Free WI-FI. Yippee! It is wonderful. As good of service as I have here at home. Go Wild Blue! Plus, recently added a 2nd service to cover the back bedrooms.

Lights: We are working diligently to update and improve the overhead lights in the dining and kitchen areas at the Lodge. Therefore, we have extra mobile lighting if you need more direct lights during your stay.

TV/Cable + DVD/VCR players: Yes, we have basic Dish Network (satellite) with both local and cable channels. We have a large 55" TV in the living room, with a standard DVD player only. Bring your Netflix account info to sign in. If you don't have Netflix, feel free to call our office from the Lodge phone and we can give you ours Netflix account info. Also, there is a small 20" TV with satellite cable in the king-sized bedroom. There is an old-school furniture-style floor TV in the room with a double bed and twin bunks, yet that only functions with the VCR and DVD player. We have an assortment of VHS tapes and DVDs for your enjoyment.

KITCHEN:

Coffee Pot: We have a restaurant-style Bunn Coffee maker at the lodge with multiple carafes for your coffee. We have at least 1 additional standard coffee pot as well.

Dishes/Silverware/Cooking/Baking/Glasses: The Lodge is fully equipped for all of your basic needs, and most of your other cooking needs as well. The kitchen prep area is so large that at times it is difficult to find everything. We generally have dishwasher detergent and dish soap for your use. Still, if your family is large and you use all the provided dish soap and need more, the best place to find soap is in Escanaba, about 20 minutes west of the Lodge.

Refrigerators: Yes, we have 2 refrigerators at the Lodge. One is a freezer-less refrigerator, and the other is a standard refrigerator. We do NOT have additional coolers at the Lodge. Please bring your own coolers.

Roaster: We have an electric roaster for your use at the Lodge.

Stove/Oven: We have a standard stove-top with 2 ovens below. One is smaller, more of a pizza-size. The other is standard.

Tables: The beautiful large wooden table seats 18 people with the padded, wooden chairs. We also have the following extras (the exact number may fluctuate a bit) Banquet/Sewing/Scrapbooking Tables 17- 8' x30", 1 table 6'x 36", Standard table height 36"


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OUTSIDE THE LODGE FAQs

Boat Rentals: For use on Lake Michigan (not directly on Rapid River, as the river fluctuates between 6 inches and 4 feet) the closest place to rent a boat is Richards Boat Rentals. They rent pontoon boats and fishing boats for use on the Big Bay de Noc. E4528 State Hwy M-35 - Escanaba, MI 49829 (about 20-25 minutes from the Rapid River Lodge)

Fire Pit: Yes, we have a large fire pit, with the beautiful view of the Rapid River. You can find plenty of fallen wood throughout the private 40 acres. You can also ask us to bring a truck bed of wood (face chord) for specifically your bonfires ($80 additional for a 18"x4'x8" face chord)

Fireworks: Please check the fire danger status before you consider using legal fireworks at the Rapid River Lodge. Only legal fireworks are allowed. You are surrounded by a forest. It is your responsibility to be safe. Please be especially cautious around children. Please dispose of all wrappers, sticks, etc.

Grill: Yes-there is a natural gas grill.

Lawn Chairs: How many? 6 adirondack chairs, 4 wooden chairs around fire pit. A few additional lawn chairs on the porches. Probably best to bring your own lawn chairs.
Projector: We have a simple projector you can use with a compatible lap top to show presentations or slide shows during your business retreat. tiny wedding, or just your fun family vacation pictures. We keep this in the back room, so please let us know if you need it left out for you and your family.

River: The Rapid River is directly in front of the Lodge. It does have a current. Normally, it is about 1 foot deep. Over the past 7 years of owning the Lodge, it has been as low as 6 inches and as high as 3 feet.

SNOWMOBILING: 7 miles south, off of US 2. You can snowmobile from the Lodge (weather conditions permitting). Trail #UP2
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Unlimited free smartphone calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

New Luxury hot Tub Sleeps 18 Pet-friendly Handicap Access
RAPID RIVER LODGE WIFI! Sleeps 18+ pet friendly Handicap Access.
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Lodge New Luxury hot Tub Sleeps 18 Pet-friendly Handicap Access
Lodge New Luxury hot Tub Sleeps 18 Pet-friendly Handicap Access

Rapid River Lodge: Table for 18, Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Pet-Friendly, & 40 Private Acres! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place For Large Groups!
We had three families totaling 14 people. This place was ideal! Plenty of bedrooms and beds for the adults and kids to pick. Plenty of bathrooms so no waiting! Plenty of space! Spent lots of time on the porch. Kids spent lots of time in the river! The whole place is homey and comfortable with everything you could need! With seven boys and a teenage girl it can be challenging to meet everyone's needs - this place nailed it! Hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large property with fun amenities for all
We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge! More than enough space for our family to spread out, and we enjoyed preparing meals in the large kitchen, soaking in the hot tub, playing jenga and dipping our toes in the shallow river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Was not pleased with the sewer smell
The location was very beautiful and we all had a great time catching the crayfish and releasing them. The house was definitely spacious enough for all the age groups we had. However, we were not pleased with the sewer smell that we had to deal with in two of the bedrooms we were using. I called to inform the office of this issue and the maintenance man came with a can of Febreeze and sprayed that and left and nothing more was said or done the rest of our stay. For the $7000.00 I paid I was not at all impressed by the actions to resolve this manner. Upon checking out I called the office to let them know we were departing and the lady that answered the phone was very pleasant(not the same person I dealt with previously to report the sewage smell) she informed me that this same issue happend last year to someone. She also stated she doesn't agree with some of the practices at this property! Perhaps instead of masking the problem with the septic, the owners fix it. This is not at all acceptable or sanitary. I was not offered a refund for anything and I feel this is unfair. This was a family vacation we took our children and grandchildren on to make memories...we do this only once every other year. Despite the septic issue we made sure we left the house in a very clean condition, perhaps cleaner than when we arrived. I would hope that some things improve here to ensure a much better experience for future renters. We have rentals of our own and would be on this asap!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a group
We had a great stay with extended family. Everyone had space to spread out when we need and a big porch, family room and dinner table to come together as a group. The lodge was clean, well stocked and comfortable for all of us. Cara was very responsive to questions. There is a park next door that gets a good amount of traffic during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical winter wonderland
Imagine pulling up to the house, snow lightly falling. You open the door and the first vision of the interior of the house is soft lights highlighting the big open living space, kitchen and dining room. Our stay at Rapid River Lodge was filled with moments of "is this real?". We had a group of 11, ranging in age from 3 to 48. We had so much space to spread out. Plenty of rooms/beds/linens/towels. We had no problem preparing the food we brought with all that was supplied at Rapid River Lodge. They have so much on hand to prepare for large groups. The sleeping arrangements were wonderful! They had beds for babies, bed gates for our 3 year old, and plenty of sleeping space for our kids to choose from. My husband and I slept in the king bed, which has a mattress that is so comfortable. We slept great! Our sons slept in the room with the best view, along the river, and enjoyed waking up to the gorgeous winter view of the river. The first night it was snowing when we arrived, though it wasn't snowing just 15 miles away. The kids loved the magic of sitting in the hot tub watching the snow fall on a long winter's night. The next day we explored the yard, walked to the bridge, and took a short hike along some trails. Again, it was a winter wonderland. The property is a hidden gem of peaceful tranquility. Quiet, though not far from a main road. This property pays attention to details! We had so many options for playing games, putting puzzles together, enjoying time talking as a family, and watching the river. Our 3 year old loved the movies they had on hand to watch in the main area. As a former housekeeper for a bed and breakfast, I noticed how clean each space is. They pay attention to cleanliness which keeps the property looking amazing. My kids favorite part was how open the lodge is and how fun it was to explore all the different areas...the ultimate hide and go seek space. Before the first day was over, my kids were asking if we could come back next year! We didn't use much technology, yet the kids thought this was one of their favorite winter vacations. When we did need it, the wi-fi worked great and the landline phone was wonderful to stay connected with my elderly mother while we were away. We pretty much stayed on the property for the two days we were here. My kids said three or four days here would have been perfect. Thank you Rapid River Lodge for offering a space to give families a beautiful winter retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for groups
We had such a great stay!! Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Traverse City

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for large groups
Very great property to host large gatherings! Spacious interior, great kitchen utilities, and very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North
Very spacious! Great for handicapped!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernice L., Ann arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
“Grandma, I LOVE this place!”
…so said my 2.5 year-old grandson, and my immediate and extended family totally agreed. The lodge is spacious, welcoming and clean. There were plenty of bedrooms to accommodate our group of 10 adults and 5 kids. Dinners at the great table where all had a seat were delightful. The setting with the shallow river in front and the park on the side was perfect. All enjoyed the hot tub at night viewing the stars. We had a magical time with lots of pics to prove it.

10/10 Excellent

Celestina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Photography Retreat here
Another perfect retreat! Clean, has everything you need and close enough to all the major scenic spots! Can’t wait to do the next one.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., vanderbilt

Liked: Cleanliness
All the room you need for a big group of people.
We had 5 familys that included kids of all ages and had enough sleeping space and the entertainment room was incredible. This lodge was a awesome open floor plan to entertain one another with the outdoor space added for the entertainment. The best thing was the river flowing right out the back deck. The huge hot tub was a favorite on the side deck while listening to the river rushing across the rocks. The kitchen had everthing and anything to supply your needs of utensils, pans, bowls, salad bowls, silverware and way too much to list. Having the 2 fridges there was awesome due to how much food we had there. The kids had so much to do in the lodge to keep them entertained and the room to play. The lodge was really clean especially for how big it is. This lodge is amazing and will definitely be a happy returning customer. Highly recommended for big groups. Thanks for everything and giving us this experience at the Rapid River Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We really enjoyed our stay at the lodge! Sitting out on the deck listening to the river was very relaxing! The lodge was clean and has plenty of room. We would love to go there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hidden gem
We found this property when we expanded our search outside of the Munising area and boy are we glad we did! This property is everything that you would hope for and more in a rental. It was a beautiful house in a fantastic location directly on the river. The hot tub was a nice touch. We had everything we needed and more and look forward to vacations here in the future. Thanks so much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place for a gathering
This place more than exceeded our expectations of the entire group. Upon arrival it was very clean and well organized. There is more than enough space to house a large group and yet still not be on top of one another. The game room and park next door provided tons of fun for the smaller kids and the surrounding view is spectacular. Cant wait to give it a try in the summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Really great property and place to stay! Very cozy! My family and I loved it. Lots of space for the kids to run around. Great hiking areas right by the lodge and nearby trails to ice caves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This place is beautiful. Words don’t describe how amazing it is. Clean, comfortable and Absolutely a great get away! The river is right off the deck. Lodge is clean and well kept. Communication is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timm R.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around GREAT Exerience
Stayed with my large family, including two handicapped children. Our experience was GREAT. One hiccup with the security code for the front door, but the owner took care of it within minutes. Cleaning crew jump started our vehicle for us when we accidentally drained our battery. Bonus points! Already recommended to other families and definitely will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The lodge was a wonderful open space with plenty of room for the kids to play. The River was so beautiful and peaceful, we enjoyed are really enjoyed our stAy and plan on a return visit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Northern Lodge
The lodge was beautiful, and the level of service was beyond 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Perfect for our ever-growing family! Lots of room for the kiddos to run around, a table that fit most everyone, beds and bathrooms were nice, and a great fire pit to boot. We’ll be back—thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas gathering
We had a wonderful time together as a family. The accommodations were perfect. We’ll definitely stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
We had a great time on vacation with all (most of) the children and grandchildren. The lodge was spacious and comfortable, well furnished, well kept, Beautiful! The bedrooms are big and surprisingly soundproof. With so many little ones in one place, no one woke anyone else in the night, that was perfect. Beautiful surroundings, the river (stream) behind the lodge was amazing. The children played there for hours. Plenty of seating spaces for meals and games. We would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth l G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had 18 people and we had enough room and then some. It has everything that we needed. Beautiful setting and very relaxing. We will defiantly be back. Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rapid River Review
We had a wonderful vacation at Rapid River. The lodge is large, clean, well stocked and the environment is beautiful. Freshwater personnel were very helpful and kind. Not a complaint - just a suggestion: the lodge has many glass sliding doors - but many do not have screens or operate properly. It would be great to be able to open these and enjoy the breeze. I would certainly recommend the Lodge to any larger group - we were a multi-generation family of 11 - it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ammel Vacation 2019 Rapid River Lodge
Overall, the place was great and very accommodating! We were not sure what was included and we definitely over packed. Next time, we will know. We were very comfortable with plenty of room. The size of the kitchen was superb! Loved cooking and sitting everyone around the big table for a meal. The view was spectacular and the river was a lot of fun to go in. Very relaxing sitting on the back porch and listening to the water. We had a few issues with ants and moths in the 3rd bedroom. In addition, the bottom bunks in the third bedroom were not very comfortable (adults slept there). The 3rd bedroom is OK for kids but not adults, plus there were no closets/dressers for clothing. We had 6 in the room and bags/suit cases everywhere! That was hard, but we managed. We attempted to use the sleeper sofa in the living room area, but the mattress was nasty. We had two kids end of sleeping on the couches since the bedroom had ants on the ceiling.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019