Outback Lodge & Stables
Winter wonderland sleigh rides. February candle-light dinners. Ride horses, wagons or sleighs into 2200 acres of tall timberland filled with wildlife. Groom, feed & saddle, learn to ride or just relax on the wrap-around covered porch overlooking the horse pastures. Enjoy theraputic riding programs, horse camps & shows and a hearty country breakfast when you want it served. Hike the trails, golf next door, tube or canoe one of the local rivers or swim or fish one of the 30 nearby lakes. Bike the old railroad path or shop our barn craft shop, local book store, antique shops and Amish and farm markets. Lots of family fun. Ranch sleeps 25
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Golf Resort
- Countryside
- Ranch
- Nearest major city: Grand Rapids, MI (45 miles North West)
- Directions to property:
From West:131 north of Grand Rapids 40 miles to exit #131. (Exit just South of Big Rapids). Right (E) on 8 Mile Road 5 miles. Left (N) on 155th. Half mile & road turns into Buchanan. Go 3 Miles on Buchanan. On left at NW corner of 125th Ave and Buchanan. Lodge sets back on hill in pines.
From East: M20 east of Mt. Pleasant 24 miles. Left onto 9 Mile Rd. 3 Miles to dead end. Left onto 90th. Right (W)at 1st stop sign onto Buchanan. 3 Miles on right. NW corner of 125th & Buchanan. - Nearest major airport: Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Kent County Intl.) 55 miles
- Directions from airport:
I-96 Westbound to 131 North. 131 North 40 Miles to exit #131 (Stanwood/White Cloud exit). Right (E) on 8 Mile Road. 5 MIles. Left (N) on 155th. Half mile & road turns into Buchanan. Go 3 Miles on Buchanan. On left at NW corner of 125th and Buchanan. Lodge sets back on hill in pines. - Meeting places:
- Canadian Lakes Airport
- Mecosta Airport
- Airport
Room Rates
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- There are 9 guest accommodations
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Alarm clock | Amenities Basket |
| Bath robes | Data port |
| Fireplace | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | |
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| On Site | |
| Air conditioning | BBQ grill |
| Board games | CD player |
| Ceiling fans | Computer |
| DVD Player | Desk |
| Fax Machine | Internet Service |
| Library | Piano |
| Private entrance | Telephone |
| VCR | Videos |
| Wedding Facilities | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Horse Tack Storage Area | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: Upon request
- Breakfast is served in the On the trail, Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available by special request for $10
- Dinner is available by special request for $25
- Additional food services included in room rate: In-Romm Goodie Basket
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Giant Frosted Cinnamon Rolls
Giant raised cinnamon rolls baked individually and slathered with vanilla frosting. Served with crip ranch potatoes, fresh fruit, Amish sausage, juice and coffee.
A Sunday morning tradition.
Policies
- No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- Guest pets are welcome (Guest barn for horses; dogs allowed in cabin only)
- Children are welcome (With adult supervision)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (50%, minimum 1 nights lodging rate)
- Check in time is 3-6 PM and Check out time is Noon
- Cancellations:
Multiple rooms or mulitple nights 30 Days Notice
Single rooms and single nights 72 hours w/$25 service fee
Discounts available:| | 15% | 6 Rooms or More | Minimum stay: 1 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Kent and Susan Parker
Raising horses, baking, golf, fishing. - The innkeepers speak: English
- There are 2 dogs on the property
- Other pet(s) on the property: lots of horses
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ferris State University, Golf:St. Ives & Tullymore, Amish Farms/Bakeries/Farm Markets, Central Michigan University, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ski area, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Mountain Bike trails, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Riding Lessons, Pony Rides, Ice Skating, Air Plane Rides, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe trails, Swimming, Video Arcade, Water sports
Stanwood Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Stanwood, Michigan.