Perch Lake · Lake, Michigan
Thunderbird Nest, a lakefront home on Perch Lake in Michigan
A renovated knotty pine lake house with a glass-front sauna and hot tub in a string-lit courtyard, and a private dock on Perch Lake.
8
guests
3
bedrooms
3
baths
5.0
on Airbnb, 33 reviews
Sleeps 8
3 bedrooms
4 beds
3 baths
Glass-front sauna
Hot tub
Outdoor shower
Private dock
Kayaks
Dogs welcome
The home
Knotty pine, a sauna and a lake at the bottom of the yard
Thunderbird Nest is a newly renovated three-bedroom, three-bath house on Perch Lake in Clare County. The living room runs into the dining room and the kitchen, with its stone backsplash, wood cabinets and a big island.
The primary suite has a king bed and its own bath, the second bedroom has a queen, and the pine-ceilinged loft sleeps four in two queens. Outside, a fenced courtyard holds the sauna, hot tub, fire table and grill, and the main deck looks over the lake.
5.0 on Airbnb
33 reviews
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Thunderbird Nest
The spa courtyard
A glass-front sauna, a hot tub, a fire table and striped loungers inside a fenced cedar courtyard strung with lights. The sauna and hot tub stay open all winter.
A sauna with a picture window
A custom sauna with a picture window facing the lake, and a cedar-wrapped outdoor shower a few steps away for the rinse after.
A dock on Perch Lake
A private dock, kayaks and a small sandy beach on Perch Lake. The dock comes in for winter, about November to late April or early May.
On the water at Thunderbird Nest
Perch Lake
A 48-acre lake, 17 feet at its deepest, on the edge of the village of Lake in Clare County.
Dock season
Late April or early May to about November. The dock and kayaks come in for winter.
On the water
Kayaks from the private dock.
In winter
The sauna and hot tub stay open all year. Guests have watched the snow fall from the spa deck.
Knotty pine, done by Studio Host
The renovation was designed by Studio Host: pine walls, a stone backsplash, a dark island, a clawfoot tub and a green corduroy sectional.
Bedrooms
Primary suite
King bed with its own bathroom.
King
Queen bedroom
A queen bed, soft earth tones and a pendant reading light.
Queen
The loft
Two queen beds under a pine ceiling, with a small writing desk.
Queen
Queen
Room by room, with photos
What guests say about Thunderbird Nest
5.0
Airbnb · 33 reviews
★★★★★
“The sauna is powerful and perfectly positioned to take in the beautiful views of Perch Lake”
Leslie · Airbnb · March 2026
★★★★★
“We really enjoyed the spa area especially when we could sit and watch the snow fall.”
Chris · Airbnb · January 2026
★★★★★
“Amazing Luxury “Up North” vacation spot.”
Kelly · Airbnb · July 2026
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Location
Perch Lake, in the village of Lake
Clare County, in the middle of the Lower Peninsula. The village was once called Lake Station. 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
Lake General Store
1 min
Pere Marquette State Trail
2 min
Carrow’s Supermarket, Farwell
9 min
Eight Point Lake
12 min
Clare: hospital, bakery, brewery
18 to 22 min
Snow Snake Ski and Golf
20 to 24 min
Wilson State Park
30 min
MBS International Airport
55 min to 1 hr 5 min
Before you book
From $333 a night in quiet weeks. July weekends run past $1,200. Minimum stay: 3 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 dog, per stay when you book direct.
Worth knowing
Exterior cameras watch the entry points only. There are no cameras inside.
Also
Per Michigan law, dogs stay on a leash outdoors. Waste bags are provided.
And
Housekeeping during a stay is available at extra cost.
Thunderbird Nest is ready when you are
Pick your dates, see every line of the price, and book straight with Nicole.