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SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
On the beach, sun-loungers
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Rapid River, MI

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About the area

Rapid River

A family-friendly stay in Rapid River awaits you at this lodge. You'll be steps from Hiawatha National Forest. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include a kitchen, a dryer and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site Hot tub. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and a garden. .With a stay at this Rapid River lodge, you'll be 18 km (11.2 mi) from Pole Creek Lake and 18.1 km (11.2 mi) from Pine Lake.
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Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 54 min drive

About this property

SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.

ENJOY YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT-Poplar Lake Lodge is a very secluded 4000 FT. lodge with a large stocked privately owned lake in Upper Michigan. Fish include Northern, Muskie, Large Mouth, Crappie and plenty of pan fish. Fifteen miles north of Little Bay De Noc and Rapid River, the closet town, which is a 35 minute trip due to the winding roads. Centrally located you have 3 Casinos, 4 golf courses, Marquette, Munising, Escanaba and Manistique all within 1 hour.Three rowboats, canoe, 2 paddle boats, 2 kayaks, 2 13.6 ft. paddle boards and trolling motor with a battery included, you can also bring your own 4 wheelers and ride them anywhere in the U.P. from our door step. (sorry but we do not allow gas motors or guest boats on the lake due to contamination, but you may bring additional trolling motors and batteries) also we have Wifi internet and Direct TV with led tv and Roko. We are centrally located in the Hiawatha National Forest in the middle of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior in Delta County. With no permanent residents for miles and a private dirt driveway 2.5 miles long and a locked gate 2.5 miles away and 1/2 miles from lodge, Enjoy the evening stars and if you are lucky the northern lights. (see pics) If peace and quiet and seclusion is what you are looking for, Poplar Lake Sporting lodge is the place for you.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: We have certain areas on outside porch and deck.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We do consider certain pets, must be preapproved.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Small sand beach and kiddee kindom with fishing.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We have certain areas on outside porch and deck.

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: 15
Seniors-only community.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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: 15. Seniors-only community. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. have a pool?

No, this lodge doesn't have a pool.

What makes SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN..

Is SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?

No, SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

SECLUDED LODGE WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIVATE STOCKED LAKES IN MICHIGAN. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiloe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful secluded property! So much amazing nature see and plenty to do without ever leaving the property. The owner has pretty much thought of everything you would need and was great with communicating and explaining what we needed to know. We had a wonderful time and would like to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Clean, quiet, lots of room, and beautiful lake and countryside. It was a nice stay and the whole family enjoyed it. Charlie was good to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was on a secluded lake deep in the woods. Perfect location to escape the madness of the world and catch your breath.Location is beautiful and the property owner does a fantastic job providing a ton of entertainment options if relaxation and the beauty of nature isn’t enough
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, nicest fish camp I've ever been too. Lots of big predatory fish. Nice place to relax. Comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Excellent vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rapid River Poplar Lake Stay!

I organized a trip for a plan to do some isolated fishing with my family and that’s exactly what we got. The Lodge is very unique in an off grid location in the national forest. We loved the isolation and seclusion. And for the fishing it was great catching pike, black crappie and bass.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place.

This was the perfect place for our family reunion. There is plenty to do and plenty of places to relax. Charlie was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

Great place for large family vacations, we all had room to stretch and relax. We had regular communication with the owner checking on us and make sure there were no problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

POPLAR LAKE GETAWAY

Our stay was very peaceful and quiet. The kids enjoyed paddle boats, kayaks and jumping off the floating dock, They also enjoyed feeding the swans that live on the lake. We had a great time in game room playing pool, ping pong, foosball and darts. If you want off the grind vacation this is the place to go..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing!

Relaxing stay on beautiful property! Charlie was great, very friendly & accessible! He even had fishing bait delivered to the door for the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Perfect place to get away. Peaceful and secluded. 2nd year we have been to the cabin. Already booked for next year. Charles is a great host! Above and beyond for his guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion in the wilderness

Beautiful rustic resort way back in the wilderness. A beautiful lake in your back yard. We hit it at the peak color season and it was wonderful. The young folk loved the kayaks and bond fires every night. We all had a great time and the host was terrific.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Remote nature secluded

The only thing negative was fly’s and mosquitoes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the grid

Gorgeous property, operates on solar so you’re off the grid with Wifi! Stars like you’ve never seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia & Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate relaxation

Everything was great! Beautiful scenery, lots of outdoor toys, fishing, and best of all - QUIET. Listening to the sound of water lapping the deck at night was so restful. Thanks for making our friend's getaway week so successful and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience here! The fishing was fun - Pike, Muskie, Bass, Perch and Sunfish. The beach area was nice - loved that it had a firepit with cooking tripod. Canoe, rowboats, SUPs, paddle boats, kayaks, life jackets, play area, pool table, foosball, ping pong, tons of board and card games, puzzles, movies, and sand toys all available. Lovely screened in porches. We brought our whole family and our quads - and everyone always had something to do for fun! The host (Charlie) was so sweet and was always available to contact with any questions or issues. Great place to disconnect from the world for a while!!
You know it’s going to be a great day when the sunrise looks like this!
Swan family residents - there is crushed corn to feed them each morning.
Nice pike!
Firepit, beach and house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Wonderland

Charlie, was kind enough to accommodate my special request. It was absolutely perfect, we had a lovey Christmas in the woods and the kids had a fantastic time playing in the snow. We had a cozy fire every day and spent the holidays enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The lodge was ideal for our special trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandma Hansen

Wonderful place to stay for peace and quiet and Family Fun. Our little ones loved the beach, paddle boards, kayaks and the playground. Our big kids (men) loved being able to fish and play around. Us ladies enjoyed all of them staying busy. It
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid June vacation

Very nice secluded vacation home. Charles was very helpful. We were able to catch a few Northern Pike following his advice. The 2 fishing boats provided are on the small side. Kids enjoyed the beach, riding the trails and camp fires.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful! Peaceful & perfect family friendly getaway!

Vacationed at Charlie's Lodge in July with my husband and four children ages 9, 8, 6, & 4. Everything was wonderful. If you're looking for a remote and peaceful get-away-from-it-all vacation, this place is for you! We only left the property once to get some groceries. There was so much to do! Charlie was very attentive and helpful. We definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R & R at Poplar Lodge

Charlie is the perfect host! Our family has had a very busy, hectic year and we all needed some time away to rest. The lodge was very clean and well organized. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen in all of our VRBO stays. Charlie's directions to the lodge were spot on. A beautiful relaxing place to rejuvenate and recharge. Charlie went above and beyond to make our stay the best. Definitely will want to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charlie was a great host. He was very accommodating. The house had everything you needed. From activities to the well stocked kitchen. The only thing you need to bring is your food. The lodge runs on solar power but honestly you wouldn't even know, it really didn't effect how we went about the day. There is so much to do there that I never heard my 4 grankids say I am bored. As for the 4 adult children they constantly were entertained by what the lodge had available. We never left the property because there was so much to do there. Thank you Charlie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

We had a great week.Charlie was always available to answer questions.The fall colors came in with us.While we did not match any fish the lake view was phenomenal. Thank you Charlie for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Great property and house

Charlie is good people all the way. The property has the most amazing views. I will be back there one day with my family when grandkids are older. I am group leader of 8 guys that go on excursion every year and to a man this was the best place we have stayed. The home owner is available to help and offer any tourist suggestions. A plus place. Just hope it is available when i want to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect!

Was great! Was able to just have family time which is what we wanted. House had everything we needed. Lake was more beautiful in person, could just sit on deck for hours. Boys fished for hours at a time and loved it. Everyone wants to come back next year. Thanks Charlie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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