Frequently Asked Questions About Timbertown Lodge & Lanes

Timbertown Lodge & Lanes is a single-story private group lodge in Lewiston, Michigan, purpose-built for large groups. The property sleeps 34 guests across 8 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms, and includes a private 8-lane bowling alley with 4 lanes available for guest use. The lodge is booked as an exclusive-use rental — one group books the entire property at a time.

The lodge is at 4291 Salling Ave, Lewiston, MI 49756, in the heart of Northern Michigan. It sits within walking distance of East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake, is 6 miles from Garland Lodge & Golf Resort, 25 miles from Treetops Resort in Gaylord, and roughly an hour from Alpena County Regional Airport.

The lodge is 12,000 square feet total, all on a single level — roughly 5,000 sq ft of living space plus a 7,000 sq ft bowling alley and game room. Common areas include a great room with a fireplace, large dining tables, two wet bars, and a full kitchen with two ovens, two refrigerators, and two dishwashers.

Bookings are distributed through Evolve Vacation Rental, which handles reservations, guest communication, and 24/7 support. The lodge is privately owned and operated locally for on-site needs. Book directly on the Evolve listing (linked at the bottom of every page) for live pricing and availability.

Yes. The entire lodge is on one level with step-free access from the parking lot through the main entrance. There are no stairs between bedrooms, the kitchen, the great room, or the bowling alley. The only multi-level area inside the lodge is the loft in Bedroom 6 (4 twin beds upstairs in addition to 2 queens on the main level).

The lodge offers step-free access throughout the main living areas and is listed as suitable for elderly guests on Evolve. The single-story footprint makes wheelchair and walker mobility straightforward across the main floor. Doorway widths and bathroom layouts are standard residential, not certified ADA. Guests with specific accessibility requirements should reach out before booking to confirm fit.

Yes. Free WiFi is included throughout the lodge. The network is robust enough for group video calls, streaming, and gaming. Corporate retreat groups have used the lodge as a remote-work base without connectivity issues.

Yes. The lodge has central air conditioning and central heating throughout. Ceiling fans are installed in most rooms for additional airflow. A wood-burning fireplace in the great room adds ambiance during cooler months.

The lodge was purpose-built as a group destination, not converted from another use. The defining feature is the private 8-lane bowling alley inside the building — uncommon among Northern Michigan vacation rentals, which is the reason the property carries the name Timbertown Lodge & Lanes. The "& Lanes" half of the name is intentional and communicates the bowling differentiator.

The lodge sleeps up to 34 guests across 25 beds in 8 bedrooms. Maximum occupancy is 34.

8 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms, all on a single level. Several bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms; the remaining baths serve as shared baths between two adjacent bedrooms or as common bathrooms for guests sleeping in the bunk-bed rooms.

Bed configurations across the 8 bedrooms:

• Bedroom 1: 1 king bed (en-suite bathroom)
• Bedroom 2: 2 queen beds
• Bedroom 3: 2 queen beds
• Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds
• Bedroom 5: 2 queen beds
• Bedroom 6: 2 queen beds on main level + 4 twin beds in loft
• Bedroom 7: 2 twin/full bunk beds
• Bedroom 8: 3 twin bunk beds

Total: 1 king, 10 queens, and 14 twins/bunks across 25 beds.

The lodge has 1 king bed, 10 queen beds, and 14 twin or bunk-style beds. The lone king is in Bedroom 1, which also has the en-suite bathroom and is typically taken by the lead booker or a couple traveling with a larger group.

Yes. All linens and towels are provided, including sheets, pillowcases, comforters, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths. Guests do not need to bring bedding. Each bathroom is stocked at arrival.

Cribs, pack-and-plays, and high chairs are not included in the listed amenities. Groups traveling with infants or toddlers should plan to bring their own travel crib and high chair. The lodge is otherwise suitable for children.

The max occupancy of 34 is a fixed cap regardless of how many extra beds are brought in. Within that cap, groups, on occasion, bring an air mattress or two for very young children who don't count toward bed assignments. Don't plan around exceeding 34 guests as we enforce the cap and the septic, parking, and policy limits are all calibrated to that number.

With 7 full bathrooms for 8 bedrooms, most bedrooms have either an en-suite bath or a shared "Jack and Jill" connected bath. Bedroom 1 (king) has its own en-suite.

Yes. Bedroom 1 is the ADA-accessible primary suite: a king bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom featuring an ADA-compliant roll-in shower, and a layout designed for wheelchair use. Because the entire lodge is single-story with step-free access, a guest using a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility aid can move from the parking lot to the bedroom, kitchen, great room, and bowling alley without stairs. The accessible bedroom doubles as the primary suite (Bedroom 1 is typically taken by the lead booker or a couple), so reserving it for an accessibility need does not displace another guest from a shared bath. Guests bringing specialized equipment (transfer bench, shower chair) should confirm details with Evolve before booking.

Yes. The lodge has a private 8-lane bowling alley with 4 lanes available for guest use, built into the same single-story building as the bedrooms, kitchen, and great room. The alley is included in every rental — no extra charge and no per-game fees. For full bowling details (equipment, shoe sizes, kid setup, hours), see the Bowling page and FAQ.

4 of the 8 lanes are available for guest use. Four lanes comfortably support up to 24 bowlers at once (six per lane is a standard tournament setup), which fits most group sizes without crowding. Bumpers are available on 2 of the 4 guest lanes for kids.

The bowling alley is included with the full property rental at no extra charge. There are no per-game fees, hourly rates, or reservation systems — your group has the alley for the full stay. The alley is not available to book on its own.

Yes. The lodge offers direct snowmobile trail access connecting to the Lewiston Area Groomers network, which maintains roughly 121.5 miles of groomed snowmobile trail in the surrounding area. Ride from the lodge — no need to trailer to a staging area. Full detail on the Snowmobiling page and FAQ.

Yes. The lodge connects directly to the Meadows Trail, Luzerne Trail, Bull Gap Trail, and the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCT) connectors. Most rideable seasons run from April 1 through November 30. See the ORV Trails page and FAQ for the full trail map and license info.

6 miles. Garland Lodge & Golf Resort has 4 championship 18-hole courses plus a 10-hole Par 3, all within a short drive of the lodge. It's the closest major Northern Michigan golf destination to the property. Full course info and tee-time guidance on the Golf page and FAQ.

25 miles — about a 35-minute drive. Treetops Resort in Gaylord has 81 holes across 5 courses, including the only Tom Fazio-designed course in Michigan. Many golf groups split rounds between Garland and Treetops over a long weekend.

Yes. The lodge sits near 200,000+ acres of public hunting land, including the Atlanta Forest Management Unit, the Pigeon River Country State Forest (home to the largest elk herd east of the Mississippi), and the Huron National Forest. Michigan hunting license required. Full season-by-season detail on the Hunting page and FAQ.

Yes. East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake are within a 0.5-mile walk of the lodge — both offer walleye, bass, panfish, and pike. Twin Lakes Marina is 1 mile away for rentals and bait. Michigan fishing license required. Full lake list and seasonal guidance on the Fishing page and FAQ.

Yes. The lodge is near the High Country Pathway (a 70+ mile loop through the Pigeon River Country State Forest), the Shingle Mill Pathway, and multiple shorter family-friendly trails. Elk are commonly spotted in the area, especially at dawn and dusk in fall. Full trail list on the Hiking & Nature page and FAQ.

East Twin Lake and West Twin Lake are both within a 0.5-mile walk of the lodge — boating, swimming, fishing, and (in winter) ice fishing and snowmobiling are all accessible without driving. Twin Lakes Marina is 1 mile away for kayak, paddleboat, and pontoon rentals. Full lake-by-lake breakdown on the Water Activities page and FAQ.

Winter activities centered on the lodge include snowmobiling (direct trail access, 121.5 mi groomed), ice fishing on East/West Twin Lake, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the Pigeon River Country pathways, and the on-site private bowling alley, pool table, dart boards, and game room for indoor downtime. The parking lot is plowed throughout winter.

Summer activities include golf at Garland (6 mi) and Treetops (25 mi), boating, kayaking, and swimming on East/West Twin Lake (walking distance) and nearby Otsego Lake State Park (22 mi), ORV trail riding from the lodge (April 1 – November 30 season), hiking in the Pigeon River Country and Huron National Forest, and fishing. The lodge's gas grill, fire pit, and patio also support full evening cookouts.

The lodge is walkable to Tally's Burger Bar and Lewiston Lodge — both family-friendly and a favorite of guests after a day of golf or bowling. Lewiston has a small but solid restaurant cluster within a short drive, plus full-service grocery for in-lodge group meals. See the Dining page and FAQ for restaurant list and grocery info.