The Noble Bear

Quick Access Info

Check-in

4:00 PM

Door Code

The last 4 digits of your phone number

Check-out

11:00 AM
See checkout instructions below

Max Occupancy

12 guests

WiFi Access

Network Name: Frontier9184

Password: 4093394474

Scan or tap to join WiFi

Amenities

Private sandy beach on no-wake Lake Wequas · dock · kayaks · life jackets · beach chairs

Fire pit with Adirondack seating · string lights over the yard · hammock

Upper deck with lake views · lower patio · picnic table seating 8–10 · BBQ grill

Walkout basement · ping-pong · board games, puzzles, books, kids' toys

Full kitchen with island, dishwasher, coffee bar · dining table seats the group

Smart TVs with streaming · dedicated workspace · in-unit washer & dryer

Baby gear: high chair, pack-n-play, baby bath, stair gates, corner guards

Wood stove · no air conditioning — furnace heat, ceiling and portable fans

Towels, bed linens, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided — no need to pack them

House Rules

Maximum occupancy: 12 guests
No smoking inside the property
Pets welcome — $150 per pet, charged automatically at booking
Quiet hours: after 11 PM — please be respectful of neighbors during these hours
Please be considerate of neighbors at all times
No parties or events without prior approval
Treat the home as you would your own

Check-out Instructions

We want you to feel at home — treat ours like you would treat yours. Tidy up and lock the doors.

Please complete by 11:00 AM:

Close and lock all windows and doors
Please do not strip the beds — just leave linens in place
Start the dishwasher if there are dishes in it
Bag any trash and leave it in the bin outside
Make sure the fire pit is fully out and cold
Notify your host when you have checked out
Safe travels — we hope to see you again soon!

Our cleaning team will handle the rest. Thank you for being a great guest!

Where to Eat & Groceries

Lisa's Tavern Find

Longtime Main Street bar and grill with specialty pizzas, burgers, and live music

Bar & Grill

Iron Pig Smokehouse Find

Northern Michigan BBQ — smoked brisket, loaded tots, and smoked cocktails

BBQ

Bennethum's Northern Inn Find

Upscale local favorite for a nicer sit-down dinner — steaks and seafood

Fine Dining

Porter Haus Find

Casual steakhouse on Otsego Lake known for steak, seafood, and boat-side takeout

Steakhouse

Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill Find

Sports bar with house-made pizzas, stuffed burgers, and 16 beers on tap

Bar & Grill

Grocery & Essentials

Walmart Supercenter | Full grocery, pharmacy, and general merchandise — Gaylord, ~10 min
Family Fare Supermarket | Local full-service grocery — Gaylord, ~10 min
Dollar General / local convenience | Quick stops for basics — multiple locations in Gaylord
Gas Stations: Multiple options throughout Gaylord

Things to Do & Local Perks

On the lake at the house Map

Swim off the private beach, take the kayaks out, or fish the no-wake water — Lake Wequas stays quiet all day

On the Water

Trails from the property Map

Trail access runs directly off the property for off-roading in summer and snowmobiling in winter — no trailering to a trailhead

Trails

Call of the Wild Museum Map

Michigan's largest wildlife museum with 150+ life-size animal displays

Museum

Otsego Lake State Park Map

Swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping on Otsego Lake

State Park

Gaylord Golf Mecca Map

Over 20 championship courses — the Golf Capital of Michigan. Ask us about guest deals: Gaylord Country Club $69 weekdays / $79 weekends for 18 with cart, range balls and lunch; Black Bear Golf Course 15% off pro shop and food

Golf

Pigeon River Country State Forest Map

Largest free-roaming elk herd east of the Mississippi — guided elk tours available

Wildlife

Otsego Club & Resort Map

Skiing and snowboarding in winter, outdoor activities in summer

Resort

Local Perks & Partners

Exclusive discounts for Haze Retreats guests — our way of making your stay a little better.

JC7 Rentals — Side-by-Sides View

10% off any rental. Perfect for exploring backroads, trails, and Northern Michigan two-tracks during your stay.

Mention Haze Retreats at booking

Browse rentals at jc7rentals.com — mention Haze Retreats when booking to receive your 10% discount.

Emergency Information

Emergency Services: 911

For fire, medical emergency, or police

Local Services

Address for 911: 3771 Wequas Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
Hospital: Munson Healthcare Gaylord Hospital — (989) 731-2331 — Gaylord
Urgent Care: MyMichigan Urgent Care Gaylord — (989) 705-6750
Police (non-emergency): Otsego County Sheriff — (989) 731-5100
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Owner/manager contact: Haze Retreats — (989) 220-3797 — [email protected]
Smoke and CO detectors confirmed present on the intake form. ⚠️ Fire extinguisher location not recorded — capture it on the walkthrough.

Property Issues

Kyle (Property Manager): (989) 220-3797

How Was Your Stay?

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Why 5 Stars Matters

We truly aim for a 5-star stay every time. In the hospitality world, anything less signals something went wrong. If your stay was anything short of perfect, please reach out to us directly first — we'd love the chance to make it right.

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Thank you for staying with Haze Retreats. We hope to see you back soon!

Welcome to The Noble Bear!