Compass Retreat for large groups

This spacious log home perfectly balances rustic charm with modern comfort, featuring warm pine floors, inviting reading nooks, cozy indoor porch swings, and a gourmet kitchen built for gathering and entertaining.

Spend your days sipping coffee on the pine-planked back porch, sharing stories by the fireplace, or simply soaking in the serenity of your wooded surroundings. Whether you’re reconnecting with family, celebrating with friends, or seeking a quiet getaway surrounded by nature, Rustic Retreat offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience—just minutes from local attractions, yet a world away from everyday life.

Experience the essence of Pure Michigan in comfort, connection, and timeless charm.

Just a short drive or bike ride from the property—perfect for spontaneous lake days or planned outings.

15 minutes or less from:
Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
Redbud MX
Sawyer
Three Oaks

25 Minutes or less from:
Notre Dame Stadium
SBN
Lake Michigan Beaches
New Buffalo
Saint Joseph
South Bend

90 minutes from Chicago

Explore the charm of Buchanan with nearby destinations like Fullers Resort and Campground, Mud Lake Bog Nature Preserve, and Still Waters Retreat House. Whether you’re hiking, boating, or simply unwinding, this location offers something for everyone.

To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all, we encourage and request all guests to review our house rules before completing their booking. These guidelines help maintain comfort, security, and create clear expectations for all involved. By booking, you agree to our house rules, policies, terms and conditions (including details on guest count, pet accommodations, security measures, and checkout procedures). Adherence helps us provide the best possible stay for you and future guests. We appreciate your cooperation in advance and look forward to hosting you!
24

Guests

10

Bedrooms

5

Baths

Rooms & Layout

Downstairs Master 4
1 King Bed
Downstairs Master 3
1 King Bed
Downstairs Movie Theater
4 Single Beds
Main Level Master 2
1 King Bed
Main Level Bunk Room 1
1 Bunk Bed
Upstairs Master 1
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bunk Room 2
1 Bunk Bed
Upstairs Queen Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bunk Room 3
1 Bunk Bed
Upstairs Queen Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master 4

King Bed: 1

Downstairs Master 3

King Bed: 1

Downstairs Movie Theater

Single Bed: 4

Main Level Master 2

King Bed: 1

Main Level Bunk Room 1

Bunk Bed: 1

Upstairs Master 1

King Bed: 1

Upstairs Bunk Room 2

Bunk Bed: 1

Upstairs Queen Bedroom 1

Queen Bed: 1

Upstairs Bunk Room 3

Bunk Bed: 1

Upstairs Queen Bedroom 2

Queen Bed: 1

Features & Amenities

Air conditioning
Baking sheet
Barbeque utensils
Bathtub
BBQ grill
Bed linens
Blender
Board games
Body soap
What Guests Are Saying
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“Great place for our group. Would definitely stay again if in the area.”

“The home is more beautiful than the pictures. We enjoyed watching the deer in the backyard. It’s a nice spacious home and each of us were able to have our own bedroom! We really enjoyed it. It would be a great spot to have a large group stay together. The walkout basement is like its own apartment.”

“Very spacious house, exactly as shown in the listing”

“I would say this was a great overall experience. I would definitely come back again next year if they happen to be free. The amenities and house were great. They communicate clearly and it was easy to check in and check out. Unfortunately, the gaming space wasn’t fully open, but they communicated with us ahead of time. Would love to be back when everything’s finished.”

“Had a couple minor issues and upon calling, they were fixed the next day. Wonderfully large great room. With 10 adults and 10 grandchildren, we had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our time there. The kitchen and laundry (3 sets of washers/dryers) were wonderfully large for handling many people.”

“This house was great for a friends trip with young families. We all had plenty of space and the enjoyed the huge and fully stocked kitchen. We would love to come back once the sauna and game room are completed! Thanks for a wonderful stay!”

“This was a wonderful place to stay for my large family. The house was very roomy, comfortable and clean. Plenty of areas to play games (inside and outside).”

“Great Host”

“The place exceeds expectations. Communication was clear and frequent but not intrusive. It was a great experience!”

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Compass Retreat for large groups

“Great place for our group. Would definitely stay again if in the area.”

“The home is more beautiful than the pictures. We enjoyed watching the deer in the backyard. It’s a nice spacious home and each of us were able to have our own bedroom! We really enjoyed it. It would be a great spot to have a large group stay together. The walkout basement is like its own apartment.”

“Very spacious house, exactly as shown in the listing”

“I would say this was a great overall experience. I would definitely come back again next year if they happen to be free. The amenities and house were great. They communicate clearly and it was easy to check in and check out. Unfortunately, the gaming space wasn’t fully open, but they communicated with us ahead of time. Would love to be back when everything’s finished.”

“Had a couple minor issues and upon calling, they were fixed the next day. Wonderfully large great room. With 10 adults and 10 grandchildren, we had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy our time there. The kitchen and laundry (3 sets of washers/dryers) were wonderfully large for handling many people.”

“This house was great for a friends trip with young families. We all had plenty of space and the enjoyed the huge and fully stocked kitchen. We would love to come back once the sauna and game room are completed! Thanks for a wonderful stay!”

“This was a wonderful place to stay for my large family. The house was very roomy, comfortable and clean. Plenty of areas to play games (inside and outside).”

“Great Host”

“The place exceeds expectations. Communication was clear and frequent but not intrusive. It was a great experience!”

“We had a good stay. The home is beautiful, clean, and very spacious. Sage was responsive and easy to communicate with throughout. We appreciated the hospitality and would recommend this stay to others.”

“Compass Retreat was the perfect location for our family weekend! We took our adult children and grandchildren for the weekend and this home had plenty of room for 10 adults and 8 children. The kitchen is a dream space for preparing meals for a crowd! The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable with some having bathrooms attached. The children's bunkrooms were a hit for the kids too. The movie screen in the Livingroom made watching vegietales or movies fun for everyone! There was supposed to be a highchair at the home but we could not find one, one quick text and the host ordered one and it arrived within an hour! There are tons of light switches around the main floor, none are labeled, so we could not control ceiling fans and the speakers in the ceiling and some lights...labeling needs to be done. The fireplace in the Livingroom is fantastic! Just be sure there is enough wood available or take your own. We had to search the property, walking through deep snow to find piles of wood, most of which was wet. But for the entire family this was voted on as one we could come back to as a great place to relax and reconnect.”

“Great spot for a big group. Clean, efficient, and fun.”

“We had a wonderful stay and the location was perfect for the retreat! Great accommodations for a group!”

“Enjoyable Christmas Eve stay with room for the whole family to sleep comfortably. My mom was very pleased and said she would love to return for another family gathering. 70th Birthday mission accomplished. Thanks!”

“The house was spacious and very clean. We traveled together with four families and had a very comfortable stay. Everything worked well for a group, and we truly enjoyed our time here. We would love to come back again in the future.”

“My family and I have nothing but great things to say. We loved it and hope to come back next year!”

“We really liked this house; it's big, cozy, and comfortable, perfect for a large family. We are very happy and had a very pleasant vacation. We will definitely come back in the future.”

“8 couples stayed for the week, with lots of space to stretch out. The Front porch and screened back porch were perfect for morning gatherings. Fire pit was very nice - but mosquitoes ate us alive - take bug spray! Everyone commented their rooms and beds were comfortable. Kitchen and the island were perfect for our huge family meals, kitchen well stocked. 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers (only one worked but that was fine) 3 sets of washers and dryers! We were 20 minutes to Warren Dunes Start Park - where we spend a couple of afternoons and evenings. Great trip, very comfortable stay.”

“The house was very beautiful but needs just a few updates. However, we loved the huge kitchen island for family breakfasts/dinners and frequented the big screened porch area nightly. We had a few maintenance issues that were handled promptly. Our family loved the hot tub and fire pit area and watching Cardinal baseball on the projection TV. Overall, the property was a very good fit for our family!”

“The house was beautiful and spacious and very clean. The location was nice and quiet. One of the bedrooms is listed as having 4 twins beds, but this is not really a bedroom, but a section of a living space that is open to a living room and kitchen. This made our sleeping arrangements a little different than expected. There was a construction crew at the house the entire week of our stay, updating the garage and digging a trench for electrical in the yard. This was not communicated to us at all and was frustrating as we had kids playing outside. There were several issues with electrical, missing smoke detectors, and smoke detectors that went off at odd times. Using the double oven flipped the breaker every time, and we did not get support from the host to fix. We ended up finding the lead on the construction project that came to fix these issues. He was very helpful and quick to take care of it. I would hope these wouldn't be concerns going forward, but are examples of how the host was not very communicative.Aside from the communication around the construction and electrical issues, this was a great place for a large group.”

“My family and friends were celebrating my 50th birthday and it was amazing. The space was perfect for us. The house seemed like it had been sitting for a while because of the dust and issues with plumbing. But. Management came right away and handled the issue at hand. I was very please with the their prompt response. And they made sure we were all good before they left. We had a wonderful stay and would come back again. For sure. Thank you.”