Calling all Pickleball lovers! This is our newest fun, large-group lodge retreat near Traverse City, designed for unforgettable friend-and-family getaways. Originally reimagined from a connected duplex into a unique vacation lodge for large groups, Nature’s Ridge combines fun gathering spaces with one-of-a-kind entertainment amenities. Play year-round on the private indoor pickleball court, then recharge in the hot tub, barrel sauna, and cold plunge. Enjoy multiple kitchens, spacious lounges, cozy bedrooms and bunk rooms, plus a seasonal heated pool and string-lit backyard built for connection, laughter, and relaxation. When you’re ready to explore, golf, wineries, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and year-round outdoor adventures are all just minutes away.
🏡 FULL PROPERTY ACCESS: Guests enjoy all 3 levels on both sides of this spacious townhome
• 🏓 Private Pickleball Barn: Dedicated barn with 3rd kitchen, full bathroom, recreation mezzanine, and additional sleeping space
• 🛋️ Pull-out sleeper sofa located in the pickleball barn mezzanine
🛏️ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
• 👑1 private King + 3 private queen bedrooms total (2 on each side of the upper levels)
• 🛌 Lower-level walkout bunk rooms on each side
• 🛏️ Each bunk room features 2 full beds on bottom + twin beds on top
• 🚪 Sliding doors open directly to backyard amenities
🚿 BATHROOM LAYOUT (3 Full • 2 Half):
• 🚿 Upper levels: Full bathroom on each side with large walk-in showers
• 🚻 Main level: Half bathroom on each side
• 🏓 Pickleball barn: Full bathroom with large walk-in shower
• 🌞 Outdoor shower available seasonally
🌿 PRIVATE BACKYARD RETREAT:
• ♨️ Hot tub & spa amenities
• 🧊 Cold plunge
• 🔥 Barrel sauna
• 🏊 Seasonal heated container pool with viewing window
• 🌡️ Heated to 80° Memorial Day–Labor Day
• 🔥 Increase above 80° available for $150/night
• 🗓️ Pool open mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting
• 🪑 Poolside loungers for relaxing
• 🔥 Fire pit
• ⛳ Putt-Putt golf
• 🍔 BBQ grill
• 📺 Outdoor TVs
• 🪑 Comfortable outdoor sitting areas
• 🌄 Peaceful Setting: Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with scenic country views
• 📍 Prime Location: Within 15 minutes of downtown Traverse City
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
• 📝 A digitally signed Vacation Rental Agreement is required to finalize every reservation once the booking is accepted.
• ⚡ Optional Level 2 Tesla EV charger available on-site. Activation available upon request for $20/night.
• 📸 Exterior Ring cameras for security; no interior cameras.
• ⛰️ All bedrooms require stairs to access.
• 📝 Vacation Rental Agreement + photo ID required.
• 🕒 Early check-in / late check-out:
– Only available in the off-season (not available mid-June to mid-August).
– May be possible depending on cleaning schedule and same-day turnovers.
– Up to 2 hours early/late → $100
– 3–4 hours early/late → $200
– Must be approved in advance (ideally 48 hours).
– Let us know if you'd like us to check availability! 🌟
🛠️ Guest-caused damage: Guests are responsible for repair or replacement costs for any damage during their stay. For high-value amenities (including the indoor pickleball court area, wall-mounted TVs, and fixtures), professional repair or installation may be required.
• 📹 Exterior security cameras monitor only entry doors and parking areas (no interior views).
• 🚭 No smoking, no candles, no pets, no events.
• 🧾 Must be 25+ to book; photo ID may be required.
• 📘 Full house rules provided in the rental agreement.
• 🕊 Guests often mention how peaceful, secluded, and restorative the environment feels.
• 🌄 Quiet hours in neighborhood 10pm–8am; backyard backs to peaceful countryside and an animal farm.
• 🧽 We specialize in hosting large, fun, friend-and-family retreats; guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfort, thoughtful touches, and communication.
📍 LOCATION & GETTING AROUND:
• 🚗 Easy access by car; private driveway fits 6–10 vehicles
• 🚕 Uber & Lyft available locally
• 🚲 Biking on local roads and nearby trail networks
• ✈️ Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) approx. 15 minutes away
• 🧭 Wineries, beaches, attractions, and outdoor recreation within a 10–30 min drive
• 🚌 Magic Shuttle Service for wineries, breweries, and private group transportation
🎯 NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
• 🏜️ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — 30.8 miles
• 🖼️ Dennos Museum Center (NMC) — 9.0 miles
• 🎰 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel — 18.1 miles
• ⛵ Tall Ships Sailing Cruises — Grand Traverse Bay
🍒 FESTIVALS & EVENTS:
• 🎉 National Cherry Festival (Traverse City) — 6.4 miles
• 🎣 Tip Up Town Ice Fishing Festival (Houghton Lake) — 70.4 miles
🏘️ NEARBY TOWNS & DAY TRIPS:
• 🌆 Traverse City — 6.9 miles
• 🍷 Suttons Bay — 22.2 miles
• 🌊 Old Mission Peninsula — 23.2 miles
🎿 SKIING, SNOWBOARDING & WINTER FUN:
• 🎿 Hickory Hills Ski Area — 7.5 miles
• 🎿 Mt. Holiday Ski & Recreation Area — 16.2 miles
• 🎿 Crystal Mountain Resort — 25.3 miles
• 🎢 Alpine Slide & Alpine Ride
• 🎿 The Homestead Ski Resort — approx. 30 miles
• ❄️ Snowmobiling — Traverse City State Forest (14.5 miles)
• ❄️ Traverse City Snowmobile Rentals — 14.2 miles
• ❄️ Snowshoeing, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing nearby
⛳ GOLF DESTINATIONS:
• ⛳ Crown Golf Club — approx. 10 minutes
• ⛳ Elmbrook Golf Course — approx. 20 minutes
• ⛳ Grand Traverse Resort Courses — approx. 25 minutes
• ⛳ Crystal Mountain Golf — Mountain Ridge & Betsie Valley (25 miles)
• ⛳ Arcadia Bluffs — approx. 50 miles (iconic Lake Michigan views)
🚴 HIKING, BIKING & OUTDOOR TRAILS:
• 🚴 Boardman Lake Boardwalk Trail — approx. 10 minutes (4-mile scenic loop)
• 🚴 Hiking and biking trails throughout Traverse City and Interlochen
• 🏞️ Blair Township Community Park — approx. 10 minutes (pickleball courts, playground, walking paths)
Travis H.
Great place to stay!! Super fun and not far from Traverse City. A super fun environment and great for a big group of people. Dan and the crew were super helpful and kind.
Joseph S.
Stayed here for a bachelor trip. Place was perfect for our needs and the host was responsive to any questions that we had. Would 100% recommend.
Johnathan C.
A beautiful place with tons of fun things to do. You will never get board. Had an amazing time with a group of friends. One hour we are playing a corn hole tournament, and the next we are playing pickle ball. One hour we are in the hot tub, and the next we are in the sauna. The house is right by downtown traverse city so a night out , then coming back to this house is a night you won’t forget.
Steve L.
The property was top Shelf! Plenty of room to space out ! Beds were comfortable, bathrooms clean! Everything already there for you! Towels, Robes,sandal's for the hot tub and pool silverware! Then if you like the game of pickleball it’s a no brainer. The pickleball barn out of this world! 5 Star all day!
Steve L.
We had 16!People stay on the property and all 16 were very pleased! Great place a large gathering and the pickleball barn was out of this world! Will be back again! Much appreciated for the clear instructions and great communication with the host! Thanks again!
Robert M.
You can stop looking. We had a 3 night family gathering to celebrate an 80th birthday with ages from 20 to 82 in early April. These folks have thought of every possible detail. I was looking for something with an indoor space that would allow us to all be together for the party and games that we like to play whenever we get together. The pickleball court was a huge bonus as half of the group is into the sport.The birthday girl likes to do puzzles and they have high top tables that worked great for that purpose. A 1,000 piece puzzle was completed by the end of the second full day.We didn't use all of the outside amenities. Hot tub was used twice. We were hoping for a fire on Sunday but it rained all day and evening. It was still worth the price just for the interior party space.
Kathleen Anne D.
I took a group of students to traverse city. This home was perfect for what we needed. The students had some work to accomplish, and the home provided all the play. Whether you want to relax in the sauna, jacuzzi or have a pickle bal tournament there was something for everyone. Also, beds were comfy and bathroom’s, shower’s and kitchen worked well for our group. Thanks for a great trip!
Kathleen Anne D.
This was an awesome accommodation for our HOSA high school group. The students loved the pickle ball court, jacuzzi, sauna and bunk rooms. The home had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Great beds, kitchen with the pans and dishes you would need, plus, lots of extras. Everything was thought of. Highly recommend.
Travis H.
Great place to stay!! Super fun and not far from Traverse City. A super fun environment and great for a big group of people. Dan and the crew were super helpful and kind.
Joseph S.
Stayed here for a bachelor trip. Place was perfect for our needs and the host was responsive to any questions that we had. Would 100% recommend.
Johnathan C.
A beautiful place with tons of fun things to do. You will never get board. Had an amazing time with a group of friends. One hour we are playing a corn hole tournament, and the next we are playing pickle ball. One hour we are in the hot tub, and the next we are in the sauna. The house is right by downtown traverse city so a night out , then coming back to this house is a night you won’t forget.
Steve L.
The property was top Shelf! Plenty of room to space out ! Beds were comfortable, bathrooms clean! Everything already there for you! Towels, Robes,sandal's for the hot tub and pool silverware! Then if you like the game of pickleball it’s a no brainer. The pickleball barn out of this world! 5 Star all day!
Steve L.
We had 16!People stay on the property and all 16 were very pleased! Great place a large gathering and the pickleball barn was out of this world! Will be back again! Much appreciated for the clear instructions and great communication with the host! Thanks again!
Robert M.
You can stop looking. We had a 3 night family gathering to celebrate an 80th birthday with ages from 20 to 82 in early April. These folks have thought of every possible detail. I was looking for something with an indoor space that would allow us to all be together for the party and games that we like to play whenever we get together. The pickleball court was a huge bonus as half of the group is into the sport.The birthday girl likes to do puzzles and they have high top tables that worked great for that purpose. A 1,000 piece puzzle was completed by the end of the second full day.We didn't use all of the outside amenities. Hot tub was used twice. We were hoping for a fire on Sunday but it rained all day and evening. It was still worth the price just for the interior party space.
Kathleen Anne D.
I took a group of students to traverse city. This home was perfect for what we needed. The students had some work to accomplish, and the home provided all the play. Whether you want to relax in the sauna, jacuzzi or have a pickle bal tournament there was something for everyone. Also, beds were comfy and bathroom’s, shower’s and kitchen worked well for our group. Thanks for a great trip!
Kathleen Anne D.
This was an awesome accommodation for our HOSA high school group. The students loved the pickle ball court, jacuzzi, sauna and bunk rooms. The home had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Great beds, kitchen with the pans and dishes you would need, plus, lots of extras. Everything was thought of. Highly recommend.
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