Outback Lodge & Stables, Stanwood, Michigan

Families, couples and groups welcome to our working horse ranch with new casual lodge nestled in the heart of rolling timberland. Our Michigan lodging rooms overlook horse pastures, a small lake and towering forest hills with sunrise or sunset views.

Via sleigh, wagon, horseback, skis, snowmobile or hiking, explore 700 acres of twittering tree lined trails leading from the ranch bed and breakfast as white tail deer and small forest animals dart into their hiding places.

30 Michigan lakes and 2 rivers (within 7 miles) allow swimming, fishing, canoeing, golfing and boating. Amish, antique and quaint shops dot the countryside and minutes away are Soaring Eagle Casino, downhill skiing, Ferris State and Central Michigan Universities, a rodeo and biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails.

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