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Rusty's Retreat

We bought this 125+ year old farm in 2010 with the hope of bringing it back to life. Overgrown and neglected, we have worked hard to make it a nice place for hiking, kayaking, fishing or any number of other activities. Peaceful and remote, the property has a beautiful brook that leads you to the South branch of the Portage river. Deer, turkey, geese, herons, mink and fox are just a few of our natural animal friends. Rusty the steer and his pony friends Buckeye and Lexi can be visited while they graze in the pasture. There's also Turk the turkey and his flock of chickens. We have the perfect place for dogs as well. We have four dogs that get along great with others and our fenced pond keeps them safe.

I'm Rusty a five year old steer.  I have a long tongue.

I don't have upper teeth in the front either. This is normal. 

This is the view from site# 1. Campsite # 2 is on the point across the creek.

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Camp Peace

Camp Peace consists of a riverfront vintage VW Bus camper as well as a very small cabin! Enjoy the free use of our kayaks and canoes as you navigate the many islands across from our property. Both the VW bus and the cabin have heat and air conditioning. The cabin has a 4-burner stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, and hot and cold water sink. The bathroom has a ship pump handle commode. There is a full shower, as well.

Fully stocked kitchen with Keurig and microwave

The cabin abuts an 8-mile biking and hiking trail in the woods along the Maumee River

Kayaks available for use - no additional charge

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Learn more about this land:Roads to ride your bike or walking.  There's a small town nearby.     

Mostly just a place to stay for the night.  Wireless internet is also available.

What a Treat!

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Cement drive/pad for camper/van, large grassy yard.  Fire pit and 1st box of firewood included.  Lots of mature trees for hammocking, volleyball net, yard games available at request.  Household 110 electric via extension cord, water via outdoor hose.  Bike trails, kayaking, local lakes all available within 15-30 minutes. 10 minutes to Adrian College and Siena Heights University, 45 minutes to Ann Arbor, 35 minutes to Toledo.   Close to town for grocery shopping and restaurants but the far enough from town for quiet nights and peaceful mornings.  Perfect for a quick stop on a trip up north! 


The sun sets on another day at Uncle Chuck’s Cabin

Uncle Chuck's Cabin

This property is a great place to enjoy nature.  The Metropark has an easement through the canal. Bendview park is nearby. Undeveloped park acreage is near the access road to the east. Fly kites or drones in the grassy field. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are fun winter sports to indulge in. Birds find sanctuary here. Baltimore orioles, Cedar Waxwings,eagles, bluebirds and pileated woodpeckers pass through.  Arrowheads have been found everywhere. There's peace and quiet in the surrounding area.

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See nature up close at this secluded getaway a 10 minute walk from South River Road. Enjoy fishing, bird watching, water sports, hiking, campfires and star gazing. Situated on the grassy bank of the Maumee with a natural boat launch. Adjacent to Metropark towpath between Waterville and Grand Rapids.  Your fee includes propane and propane lantern,  firewood and gas for the generator, plus use of boat, life vests and oars. Property has a fire ring, picnic table, grill and charcoal, sanitary outhouse and ample parking. Cabin has a microwave, Keurig, wood stove, futon, loft with full size bed, 5-gallon thermos of water, and electricity from a generator. No running water or kitchen. We provide twin sheets and pillow for the futon. We also make the full size bed in the loft. 

View of cabin from riverbank. Outhouse and generator box on right. No other rentals on property or nearby.

Front of cabin faces Maumee River. Backside is adjacent to field by Metropark towpath

Propane lanterns and tanks are included in the rental cost.

Window to enjoy the view from the loft. Seasoned firewood under cabin.

Generator next to outhouse. Fill the tank and it runs for 8 hours. Fuel is provided.

Relax and smell the fresh air. Listen to the birds and feel the breeze on your face.

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