Private 4-Lane Bowling Alley Inside the Lodge

Yes. Timbertown Lodge & Lanes features a private bowling alley built into the lodge, exclusive to your group during your stay. The lanes sit inside the same 12,000 sq ft single-story building as the bedrooms, kitchen, and great room, so there's no walk outside between dinner and the next frame. The bowling alley is the reason the property is called Timbertown Lodge & Lanes. See the full Accommodations page for the lodge layout.

The facility is an 8-lane bowling center with 4 lanes available for guest use. Four lanes accommodates most groups comfortably, and the rest of the bowling alley space includes a regulation pool table, dart boards, a wet bar, and bar-top seating. Teams can rotate between bowling and the other games while everyone takes turns at the lanes.

Yes. Use of the 4-lane private bowling alley is included in every Timbertown Lodge & Lanes rental at no extra charge. The alley is not available to book on its own. It comes with the full property rental, so your group has the entire lodge and the lanes to yourselves for the duration of your stay. There are no per-game fees, hourly rates, or reservation systems. Check live availability on Evolve.

Yes. House bowling balls in a range of weights and bowling shoes in sizes 1 through 14 are stocked on site. Each lane is equipped with an automated scoring system and standard pin setters. Bring your own gear if you have a favorite ball or shoes, but the alley is fully equipped for casual bowling out of the box.

Yes. The bowling alley is built for all ages and skill levels. Pull-up bumpers are available on two of the four guest lanes and can be raised in seconds with a hook to keep balls out of the gutters. Lightweight youth bowling balls as light as 6 lb are stocked in the rack alongside the standard adult balls. The setup makes bowling work for kids as young as four or five and is one of the main reasons families with mixed-age groups choose Timbertown for family reunions and multi-family trips.

The four guest lanes comfortably support up to 24 bowlers at once (six per lane is a standard tournament setup). Most groups split into smaller teams and rotate, which keeps the energy up and frees others to play pool, darts, or hang at the wet bar between turns. With a max occupancy of 34 across the lodge, the whole group can be in the alley at the same time without crowding.

The bowling alley shares its space with a full entertainment hub. Inside the same room you'll find:

• Regulation pool table
• Dart boards with a marked throw line
• Wet bar with sink and counter space for drinks
• Bar-top and lounge seating
• Multiple flat-screen TVs for game-day viewing

The bowling alley sits right next to the great room, so guests move freely between bowling, dining, and lounging without ever leaving the building. Board games, a second wet bar, additional TVs, and a fireplace are in the adjacent great room. The lodge is fully bring-your-own when it comes to food and drink, so your group can stock the bars however you like. See the full Accommodations page for the indoor amenity list.

The bowling alley is available throughout your stay, 24 hours a day. Since the alley is private and inside the lodge, there are no operating hours or curfews. Bowl in the morning, after dinner, or as a midnight tradition. Out of courtesy to anyone sleeping in nearby bedrooms, most groups keep late-night bowling to a low-key volume.

The bowling alley draws every kind of large group:

• Family reunions: the alley keeps multiple generations entertained in one space
• Golf trips: Northern Michigan golfers use the lanes for evening rounds after a day at Garland or Treetops
• Corporate retreats: built-in team-building activity without leaving the property
• Birthday and milestone weekends: a private alley turns any celebration into something memorable
• Snowmobile and ORV groups: indoor entertainment for the days when weather grounds the trails

The exclusive-use model (one group books the whole property) means the alley is yours for the entire stay. One recent guest called it "perfect for after golf" on a 14-person golf trip. See the Golf page for course information and the Snowmobiling page for winter trail access.

Timbertown Lodge uses state-of-the-art string pin machines that require minimal maintenance compared to traditional pinsetter equipment. In the rare case something needs attention, QR code reset mechanisms are posted around the alley so your group can troubleshoot most issues in seconds. If an issue needs hands-on help, the local management team can be on site within 24 hours to resolve it.