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The Odd Dog Retreat w/HotTub, Kayaks, Bikes, Games

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2142 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Frankenmuth, MI
  • Popular LocationSt. Julians Winery9 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiver Place Shops3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBronner's Christmas Wonderland5 min drive
  • AirportSaginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)43 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.

The Odd Dog Retreat w/HotTub, Kayaks, Bikes, Games

Welcome to our Adventure!

Our family-oriented, dog-friendly, unique retreat is a 4br/2ba, newly designed, home sitting on the outskirts of downtown Frankenmuth!
We are located 1 mi from all the restaurants, shops and events downtown Frankenmuth has to offer!
We offer a 6-person hot tub, 6 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, 6 bikes, firepit, wrap-around balcony, full indoor amenities, breakfast supplies, privacy fence and patio furniture!
This home is a destination to spend your hard-earned vacation time with your friends and family.

The space:
*If you are a couple (2 people), please message me with an inquiry for a rate discount*

This home was designed by our family in 2023 with specific intent to introduce guests to our family adventures!

All of the bedrooms are lightly themed to reflect some of our favorite places: El Dorado, Gatlinburg, Marquette and San Diego.

Our common areas in the house provide games, art supplies, an extensive collection of records complete with first floor speakers (that connects to your phone), plenty of relaxing room and Smart TV's (for the rainy day).

But....in true adventure fashion, a majority of the fun can be had outdoors!
Since we are positioned 1 mi North of the expansive Cass River, we want you to take advantage of that with our kayaks and paddle boards....so bring truck(s) and straps. After a long day of watersports, enjoy our 6 person hot tub open all year!

Not a water person? We provide 6 bicycles to enjoy the BEAUTIFUL nationally-recognized trails and oh ya....not to mention the mere 5 minutes bike trip to downtown Frankenmuth!

We sponsor Lexington Coffee Company, in addition to multiple other Michigan sponsors for breakfast supplies. Enjoy mornings with our coffee bar, and nights with our Bartender's cocktail kit.

Additionally, we are dog-friendly because what adventure is truly complete without having your four-legged friend attempt to accompany you on a kayak?

*Dogs are not allowed in The Marquette Room or the Gatlinburg Room...and those are our only restrictions! We want to be allergy-conscious.

Simply put:
We made this place for your group to enjoy time together in a truly, "get away from it all," fashion.

Property manager

Mackenzie Benning

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 6 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2142 sq ft (199.0 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
6 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Frankenmuth

This holiday home is located in Frankenmuth. Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and Grandpa Tiny's Farm reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum and Wilderness Trails Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpine Mountain Golf and Children's Zoo at Celebration Square.
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What's nearby

  • St. Julians Winery - 9 min walk
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 17 min walk
  • River Place Shops - 3 min drive
  • The Fortress Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zehnder's Snowfest - 20 min walk
  • Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 15 min drive
  • Tony's I-75 Restaurant - 15 min drive
  • Culver's - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Odd Dog Retreat w/HotTub, Kayaks, Bikes, Games pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 6 total).

What time is check-in at The Odd Dog Retreat w/HotTub, Kayaks, Bikes, Games?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Odd Dog Retreat w/HotTub, Kayaks, Bikes, Games?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Odd Dog Retreat w/HotTub, Kayaks, Bikes, Games located?

This family-friendly Frankenmuth holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Julians Winery, River Place Shops and Frankenmuth Historical Museum. The Fortress Golf Course and St. Lorenz Lutheran Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness
First adult family vacation
The house had lots of room & perfect space to hang out & play games. Convenient location to downtown & stores. Wish the weather was nicer so we could have used the bikes & water toys. House really had everything needed to make it feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter weekend
Mackenzie’s place was amazing! Everything listed plus more were available. We had a great family weekend celebrating Easter. Location was perfect for both downtown shopping/eating and heading to Birch Run. We will definitely stay again if we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., 48044

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was wonderful and cozy. Comfortable beds, well equipped with coffee, linens, and everything we needed was there. My kids loved the way each room was uniquely decorated. Great stay! Host was super!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HiddenAway15

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious, & cozy
Took a trip up here in March with 7 adults and a dog, absolutely loved this house! It has so many amenities I've never seen at a vacation house all the breakfast food, selection of teas, coffee, supply room with extra cleaning supplies, the dog mailbox, wood you could buy for the campfire, all the yard games, hot tub, bikes, and kayaks. The owner was very friendly, she was quick to response to any messages, and even offer to let us check in early. We enjoyed our evenings playing yard games, hanging in the hot tub, and I enjoyed taking evening bike rides. Very spacious house, we were all able to sit together at the dining room table for homecooked meals, we could all fit comfortable in the living room to play games or watch movies, and we didn't have to fight over bathrooms! Over all we all had a great time, loved the town, and would loved to go back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get-away home
We really enjoyed our stay! So many little details helped us make wonderful family memories. We'll stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowfest stay
We had a fantastic time at this property during snowfest 2024. We had 3 couples and it was perfect. We were able to walk to the main street and avoid the crazy parking. The house was nice and cozy to come back to and warm up in the hot tub. The house was very clean and decorated so cute! It was so considerate to have breakfast supplies available as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host.
It was wonderful! Host had breakfast fixings. Very nice😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas with my children and I.
My mostly adult children and I love going to Frankenmuth at Christmas time. We could not get enough hotel rooms for our family at local hotels so I checked the Vrbo app, This place came up as my best search recommendation! We are all So glad it did!!’ It was so lovely. The house was clean! The host was so good and she was extremely sweet and caring and went above and beyond in my opinion, to make sure we had a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody I know who wants a clean, comfortable place to stay! This is a must for being close to Frankenmuth but not quite right in the high traffic area!! My family gathering had 7 people (between the ages of 17 and 48) there the first Saturday and Sunday of December and every single one of my children us want to give it a five star review and want to go back again next year for a longer wknd!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Great property! Cozy, clean and well organized! Mackenzie was very easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delma P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday getaway
Fantastic rental! Our family was very comfortable and safe. Ample room for everyone and very clean. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023