Silent Waters Retreat

From the indoor appliances to the outdoor furnishings, this home was updated and remodeled to maximize both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Complete with kayaks, a sauna, an ice plunge, firepit, adirondack chairs, a multi-tier deck and a lakefront view of Round Lake! A pontoon boat rental is available upon request.

Round Lake Retreat is a modern, warm, and cozy lake cottage with highly polished aesthetics and classic up-north "lake cottage" elements. Enjoy the comfort of a modern renovation in a classic summer lake resort association 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.

Evoking a quintessential “up north” lake cottage with modern furnishings 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, Round Lake Retreat sits in the middle of an iconic lake community adjacent to Round Lake, a part of the Canadian Lakes Chain, just outside of Mecosta, Michigan. Nearby are the cities of Big Rapids, Stanwood, Remus, Morley, Rodney and Barryton. Central Michigan is the perfect destination at only an hour from Grand Rapids, two and a half hours from Detroit, and three hours from Chicago.

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
📍 Round Lake | Canadian Lakes | Mecosta, MI

🛌 Sleeps 8+ | Premium Beds, Pillows & Linens
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🪵 Outdoor Wood Firepit
♨️ Scandinavian Cedar Barrel Sauna
🍖 BBQ Grill
🐶 Dog Friendly
🛶 Kayaks & Outdoor Activities
🛜 Highspeed Internet & WiFi
📺 Netflix & Disney+

✨ 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, Chippewa River and Little MuskegonRivers branches
🚤 Lakes – Round Lake, Blue Lake, Lake Mecosta (The Tri-Lakes), School Section Lake, Lake of the Clouds, Canadian Lakes, Chippewa Lake, Horsehead Lake, and more
🌲 Public Lands – Martiny Lake State Game Area, Haymarsh Lake State Game Area, Newaygo State Park, Cadillac State Forest Area, Roscommon State Forest Area and Mark Knee Memorial GEMs

★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 – Tullymore Golf Resort and The Highlands

★FURTHER AWAY★

Located less than an hour away are the cities of 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★

MAIN BEDROOM: A queen size bed.

BUNK BEDROOM: Two twin over full bunk beds

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: A high definition TV with Nexflix and Disney plus provide entertainment for the kids or a late-night movie, video games, board games, books and videos.

KITCHEN & SITTING ROOM: The kitchen is equipped with high end appliances and every pot, pan, plate, utensil, cup or glass you would need for holiday cooking, baking & serving. A sitting area next to the gas-fired log stove looks out over the deck and onto beautiful Round Lake.

LAUNDRY: Washer and dryers are available for guests to use as needed.

★OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS★

FIRE PIT: A firepit with Adirondack chairs steps away from the home that the kids can sleep inside while the parents can enjoy some peace and quiet.

GRILL: A traditional grill is provided with space to feed the whole family

SAUNA: A Scandinavian cedar barrel sauna for up to 8 people.

ICE PLUNGE: Next to the sauna is an ice plunge for a refreshing dip after your late night steam in the sauna.

KAYAKS: We provide kayaks for our guests use.

LAKE: Round Lake can be accessed right out of the back yard.