Long Lake · Hale, Michigan
Gran Torino Retreat, a lake house on Long Lake in Hale, Michigan
A green board-and-batten lake house with a cedar sauna, cold plunge, hot tub and home gym, and a private dock on Long Lake.
10
guests
3
bedrooms
2.5
baths
4.98
on Airbnb, 43 reviews
Sleeps 10
3 bedrooms
5 beds
2.5 baths
Sauna
Cold plunge
Hot tub
Home gym
Private dock
Dogs welcome
The home
A lake house built around a sauna
Gran Torino Retreat sits on the shore of Long Lake in Hale, a 487-acre lake that runs 62 feet deep. The main floor holds the open kitchen, dining and living room, the king bedroom, two full baths with deep soaking tubs, a laundry room, and a home gym with a cold plunge.
Upstairs, two bedrooms each sleep four in two queen beds, with a half bath between them. Outside there is a gazebo, a covered deck with a gas grill, a gas fire pit, and the dock with kayaks and a paddle boat.
4.98 on Airbnb
43 reviews
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Gran Torino
Sauna, cold plunge, hot tub
A cedar sauna, a cold plunge and a hot tub sit together on one side of the house, with Long Lake through the pines. The hot tub is listed as open all year.
A home gym that opens outside
Folding glass doors open the gym straight onto the sauna and hot tub. Bench, kettlebells and free weights, next to the cold plunge.
Your own dock on Long Lake
Kayaks, a paddle boat and life vests for adults and children wait at the dock. The water toys come in when the dock is winterized, roughly November to late April or May.
On the water at Gran Torino Retreat
Long Lake
487 acres and 62 feet deep, per the Michigan DNR, with a public boat ramp and a township beach at the east end.
Dock season
Late April or May to about November. The dock is winterized for the cold months.
On the water
Kayaks, a paddle boat and life vests for adults and children.
In winter
The sauna, cold plunge, hot tub and gym stay open.
Two dogs welcome
Up to two dogs of 55 pounds or less. The pet fee is $75 a stay when you book here. Dogs stay out of the hot tub, sauna and cold plunge.
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
Main floor. King bed, deep green walls and a spacious closet.
King
Upstairs bedroom
Two queen beds under the eaves, with a leather trunk for a nightstand.
Queen
Queen
Upstairs bedroom
Two queen beds and a lamp-lit wooden chest.
Queen
Queen
Room by room, with photos
What guests say about Gran Torino Retreat
4.98
Airbnb · 43 reviews
★★★★★
“The sauna and hot tub were amazing and made the experience feel like a private Nordic spa retreat.”
Cathy · Airbnb · June 2026
★★★★★
“One of the nicest rentals in the area, on one of the nicest lakes.”
Rob · Airbnb · July 2026
★★★★★
“We were able to hear loons at night as well.”
Christopher · Airbnb · July 2026
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Location
Long Lake, outside Hale in Iosco County
Northeast Lower Michigan, between the Au Sable River and Lake Huron. The exact address arrives with your booking. Times are Google Maps typical traffic on a weekday morning, measured from the lake.
The area guide and map
Long Lake Park and boat launch
4 min
Loon Lake Park
6 min
Hale: groceries, pharmacy, cafe
10 min
Rifle River Recreation Area
12 min
Iargo Springs on the Au Sable
16 min
Lumberman’s Monument
20 min
Tawas Point State Park, Lake Huron
45 min
MBS International Airport
1 hr 20 to 1 hr 40 min
Before you book
From $231 a night in quiet weeks. July weekends run past $1,000. Minimum stay: 4 nights on most dates.
House rules and FAQ
Check-in and checkout
After 4:00 PM, by 10:00 AM. Self check-in with a smart lock.
Cleaning fee
$175, once per stay.
Pets
Up to two dogs. $75 per stay when you book direct.
Worth knowing
The neighboring lot is being built on by its owner. Work days are unannounced. The hot tub, sauna and wellness area are on the far side of the house, and the host has adjusted pricing.
Also
Lawn service comes on Thursdays.
And
Cell reception can be limited, so download directions before you drive up.
Gran Torino Retreat is ready when you are
Pick your dates, see every line of the price, and book straight with Nicole.