The Lodge at Oak Pointe Bed & Breakfast
5857 Port Austin Road
Caseville, MI 48725
989-856-3055
The Best Place to Stay in the Thumb!
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Guest Suites
LODGE SUITES
Main Floor -- five main floor Lodge suites feature queen bed, private bath with two-person whirlpool tub, gas log fireplace, overstuffed rockers and private screen porch overlooking the pond. Upstairs -- Two roomier second floor suites feature queen or king bed, private bath, large double windows overlooking the pond and a queen hide-a-bed sofa. Jack-n-Jill second floor room with twin beds can adjoin to another upstairs suite making it a great option for families.
COTTAGE SUITE
Offering a more private setting, "The Cottage" features a queen bed, gas log fireplace, private bath with shower, cable tv, refrigerator, microwave, a large deck overlooking the pond and 2nd floor loft with two futons.
Rates
Our rates vary seasonally so please call for availability and current rates. Ask about discounts for extended stays. Be sure to check our Specials!
Lodge Suite
105-179/night
Two person occupancy
Additional person/rollaway $10 per night.
2 night minimum most weekends
Cottage Suite
125-199/night
Two person occupancy / maximum 4 people
Additional person $10 per night.
2 night minimum most weekends
Breakfast
Deluxe Continental Breakfast Buffet -- Each morning we feature a home made baked good, cereal, bagels, english muffins, homemade jams, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and a selection of regular and herbal teas. Weekends and Holiday mornings include a specialty such as breakfast burritos, biscuits and gravy, frittata or another equally delicious item. --- Breakfast items and service may vary due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Gift Certificates
Available for a single night, weekend or for a fixed amount a gift certificate from "The Lodge" is always a wonderful surprise. They make great gifts for newlyweds, anniversaries, birthdays or just because.
Gift Certificates come in a folio with information about "The Lodge" and the Caseville area.
Contact us at 989-856-3055 to puchase your gift certificate today.
History
The Lodge was originally built as a church in the mid 1980's. A 30 acre tract of wooded land with a pond was purchased, trails were cut, the logs were ordered and construction of this 11,000 square foot building began. Before the church was completed problems arose, it was abandoned and sat empty for several years. In 1992 a partnership of family and friends had a vision of what this lonely structure could become and so was born The Lodge at Oak Pointe Bed & Breakfast.
Like any child it had lots of potential but required patience, hard work and continued faith that it would grow into a first class citizen. The process began by reinforcing the structure and straightening the bowed walls. Beams were secured to the logs with carriage bolts and placed at intervals along the length of the building. Every day for about a year the bolts were tightened a partial turn and after almost 12 months the walls were straight again.
The interior was gutted, chain saws were used to cut away openings for doors and windows. The outside was cleaned, bleached and stained. She was beginning to look fresh and alive again. Inside, the walls were going up, hallways were created, rooms defined . . . the dream was taking shape. By 1995 three guest rooms, the kitchen, livingroom and front desk were completed. Outside, finishing touches were put on the screen porches, the trails were groomed, the dock got a new coat of paint and the lawn was freshly mowed. Memorial Day weekend The Lodge at Oak Pointe Bed & Breakfast opened for business.
Guests were and still are greeted in the rustic living room where a gas log fireplace and copper accents create a warm and cozy feeling. A variety of taxidermied creatures adorn the walls and shelves. All of the lodge animals are native to Michigan and most were purchased from a retiring taxidermist.
The dream was coming to life but they weren't done yet. During the next 2 years "The Lodge" underwent continued renovations. Two additional guest rooms were completed and the library took shape. The bookcases which came out of a school library were purchased at auction. They were painted orange! Thanks to talented owners, many cans of paint remover and a lot of elbow grease they became the focal point of the Library. Originally the library was going to be an Irish Pub. After running the B&B for a few years it became apparent that a pub would not fit in with the atmosphere of peacefulness that permeated the lodge. Instead of Irish whiskey and grog the shelves were filled with mysteries, histories, fantasies, biographies and even a few do-it-yourself books on construction and renovation.
The millennium brought even more changes. The cottage which sits across the driveway from the lodge was completed in 2000 to house a barbershop. One of the owners was the town barber and his cottage dream was brought to fruition. A large deck with a ramp welcomes guests to the cottage. Inside, customers would get their hair cut while enjoying the fireplace and a wonderful view of the pond.
But the changes weren't over yet... In January of 2004 the lodge was sold to Robert & Becky Dorfman. We moved to Caseville from Ohio between snow storms and settled in with our family to run "The Lodge".
In May we redecorated the cottage to be used as a guest room. The loft which is accessed via the spiral staircase was carpeted, furnished with futons and converted into a sitting room.
Move forward to 2010 and our vision of expanding began to take shape. The library stairs led upward and so did our dream of two more guest rooms. Over the next few years during the off seasons and with the assistance of our family of friends our family friendly suites came to life.
Because we feel the lodge is so perfect the way it is we don't have any plans to change it although we have added a few things along the way. When asked by returning guests "Have you changed anything?" We are often tempted to say "Yes, We change the sheets!" but we can only share with them how much we love "The Lodge" the way it is and hope they continue to enjoy this wonderful and peaceful retreat.
Your Innkeepers
Becky & Robert Dorfman
Policies
Check in: 4:00-10:00 pm
Check out: 11:00 am
We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Changes & Cancellations:
We have a 14 day cancellation policy for individual reservations. If you fail to cancel your reservation within 14 days prior to arrival date you will be charged for the full amount of the reservation.
Groups are required to provide a minimum of 30 days notice to avoid being charged for the full amount of the weekend reservation. Group reservations may require a non-refundable deposit.
Due to high demand, reservations during the Cheeseburger Festival are considered "guaranteed" once the reservation is made. Cancellations we are not able to rerent will be charged the full amount of the reservation.
With any reservation, if we are able to rerent the room you will only be responsible for $25 cancellation fee per room. Group reservations may require a non-refundable deposit.
Children:
Well behaved children are welcome. Since many of our guests are here for romantic getaways (away from their children) there will be times when we may not be able to accommodate small children. If you are planning a visit to "The Lodge" with children you must notify us at the time your reservations are made.
Pets:
We gladly welcome well behaved Dogs as long as arrangements are made in advance and you abide by the following guidelines.
Dogs must not bark.
They must be on a leash both inside and outside of the house.
You may not bring your dog into the dining hall during breakfast hours.
Pets may not be left in guest rooms unattended.
You must pick up after your pet outside.
You will be held financially responsible for any damage caused by your pet and may incur additional cleaning charges for any unreasonable mess left by your pet.
Directions
Driving Directions
We are located 2 miles north/east of Caseville on M-25.
Directions from the Detroit Area
Take VanDyke (M-53) north through Bad Axe to Kinde.
Turn Left (West) on Kinde Rd to M-25.
Turn Right (North) onto M-25 and proceed through Caseville.
We are located on the Right approximately 2 miles past town.
There is an arrow indicating a sharp right turn as you approach Oak Pointe.
Look on the right for our large oval signs on either side of the driveway just past the arrow.
Alternate Directions from Detroit Area
Take M-24 north until you come to M-25 in Unionville.
Continue straight and follow M-25 through Caseville.
We are located on the Right approximately 2 miles past town.
There is an arrow indicating a sharp right turn as you approach Oak Pointe.
Look on the right for our large oval signs on either side of the driveway just past the arrow.
Directions from the Saginaw/Bay City Area
Take I-75 north to M-25 east and follow M-25 through Caseville.
We are located on the Right approximately 2 miles past town.
There is an arrow indicating a sharp right turn as you approach Oak Pointe.
Look on the right for our large oval signs on either side of the driveway just past the arrow.
Directions from Port Austin/Harbor Beach/Port Huron
Take M-25 north/west. We are approximately 17 miles south/west of Port Austin.
We are located on the Left approximately 2 miles past Sleeper State Park at Oak Pointe where the road turns sharply to the left. Look on the left for our large oval signs on either side of the driveway as you approach the sharp turn.
Contact Us
Have a question about our rooms or services? We'll be happy to help!
The Lodge at Oak Pointe Bed & Breakfast
Front Desk Hours
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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