Ellis Lake Resort

Ellis Lake Resort Escape to the tranquility of Northern Michigan at Ellis Lake Resort, built in 1939! Our cozy cabins offer a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle.

Enjoy stunning lake views, rustic charm, and unforgettable experiences with family and friends! The Lodging: The cabins sit in a camp setting, Most are one room cabins-the living room, kitchen and bedroom areas are all in the same room. They are clean, cute and quite comfortable. We also have a larger 2 bedroom cabin and our Chalet which is a three bedroom home. All have equipped kitchens and are

stocked with linens, towels and utility items. There is very little you will need to bring for your stay. Some cabins have Franklin wood stoves. All have a picnic table, grill and campfire pit. Wood is available at the office for sale. Our quaint log rooms set in one large cabin. Each room has its own enterance and private bath. You will have the feeling of being in a log cabin bedroom. They are designed for a nightly stay or for those who prefer not to cook. These rooms do offer a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. The Lake: Ellis Lake is a beautiful, 50 acre lake. It is secluded and unaltered by development. In fact, we are exclusive to its shores. As our guests, you will enjoy the many activities the lake has to offer throughout the four seasons; swimming, fishing, canoeing, water fowl observation, ice skating, and ice fishing. Ellis Lake is a popular fishing lake with our local fishermen due to its abundance in bass, northern pike, perch & blugill. The Land: From wet lands to hardwoods, Ellis Lake Resort's land offers a variety of terrain and foliage. Our scenic trails lock into the Michigan Shore to Shore Trail that extends from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan. Combined, the trails offer the serious hiker, cross country skier, and mushroom hunter spectacular view and intimate contact with nature. The Services: WIFI, Outdoor Hot Tub (private sessions only), Outdoor equipment: boats, canoes, and a paddle boat. Snowshoes-for a small fee. Recreational & Play area: horse shoes, volleyball, tetherball, playground equipment and a small play house.

Some of our guests have been coming back to Ellis Lake Resort for years.They have a favorite cabin. They know which spot...
06/04/2026

Some of our guests have been coming back to Ellis Lake Resort for years.
They have a favorite cabin. They know which spot on the dock gets the best afternoon light. Their kids have grown up swimming in this lake.

They don't need to read the reviews because they remember exactly how it felt the last time they left.

If you've been thinking about booking, this is what you're building toward.
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There's a moment, usually the first night, when you realize how quiet it actually is out here.Not silent. Just the lake,...
06/02/2026

There's a moment, usually the first night, when you realize how quiet it actually is out here.

Not silent. Just the lake, the trees, the occasional sound of something moving through the woods.

Ellis Lake Resort cabins sit on a private lake surrounded by Northern Michigan forest. The kind of setting that takes about ten minutes to fully exhale into.

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Ellis Lake Resort puts you within easy reach of some of Northern Michigan's best → Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, T...
05/28/2026

Ellis Lake Resort puts you within easy reach of some of Northern Michigan's best → Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Torch Lake, and miles of shoreline.

But most guests find that the drive into town becomes less appealing with every passing afternoon on the lake.
Close to everything. Easy to stay put.

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Every cabin at Ellis Lake Resort has its own name, and its own personality.Some guests have been booking the same cabin ...
05/26/2026

Every cabin at Ellis Lake Resort has its own name, and its own personality.

Some guests have been booking the same cabin for years. Others are still working through the lineup.

Browse the cabins and find yours: ellislakeresort.com

05/21/2026

Some things don't care how many unread emails you have.
The lake doesn't. The trail doesn't. The fire pit definitely doesn't.

Ellis Lake Resort. Northern Michigan cabin stays. Pets welcome.
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Finding a cabin that actually welcomes your dog (not just tolerates them) is harder than it sounds.Ellis Lake Resort is ...
05/19/2026

Finding a cabin that actually welcomes your dog (not just tolerates them) is harder than it sounds.

Ellis Lake Resort is genuinely pet-friendly. Open grounds, lake access, and plenty of room to roam. The kind of trip where your dog is just as glad you came.

Plan your pet-friendly getaway: ellislakeresort.com

05/14/2026

Winter at Ellis Lake Resort was quiet, cold, and honestly beautiful.

But there's nothing quite like Northern Michigan when the lake thaws and the trees come back.

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A few days at Ellis Lake Resort has a rhythm to it.Early mornings on the water. Afternoons in the woods or out on the la...
05/12/2026

A few days at Ellis Lake Resort has a rhythm to it.

Early mornings on the water. Afternoons in the woods or out on the lake. Evenings at the fire pit with nowhere to be the next morning.
The kind of trip you stop planning and start living pretty quickly.

Book a stay: ellislakeresort.com

There's a type of traveler who doesn't want a resort.They want a real cabin. A private lake. Somewhere the kids can run ...
05/07/2026

There's a type of traveler who doesn't want a resort.
They want a real cabin. A private lake. Somewhere the kids can run around and the dog is actually welcome. Somewhere close enough to Traverse City to explore, far enough that it feels like getting away.

That's who Ellis Lake Resort is for.
Book your stay at ellislakeresort.com

Ellis Lake Resort has been welcoming guests since 1939.Not much has changed, and that's exactly the point.The same log c...
05/06/2026

Ellis Lake Resort has been welcoming guests since 1939.
Not much has changed, and that's exactly the point.

The same log cabins. The same private lake. The same stretch of Northern Michigan woods that people have been coming back to for generations.
Some places are built to look rustic. This one just is.

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Address

8440 US 31 S
Grawn, MI
49637

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+12312769502

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