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Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Nestled in the heart of 'up north' Michigan, this peaceful lakefront cottage offers a serene retreat for any season. With 3 bedrooms, an open living room featuring a fireplace and smart TV, guests can unwind together or enjoy activities like ping pong and foosball in the basement. Explore no-wake Fawn Lake by kayak or paddle board during summer months.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!

Fantastic all-seasons vacation spot in “up north” Michigan! This peaceful lakefront cottage sleeps 12 for a perfect getaway for a girls’ weekend, golf outings, romantic getaways, or your whole family.

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open living room with fireplace and smart TV, dining table seats 6, basement with ping pong, foosball, and laundry. Bedroom 1 on the main floor has a queen bed. Bedroom 2 upstairs has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 upstairs features 3 double beds. Also a queen bed in the basement.

Summer: Enjoy the outdoors from all 3 levels: covered porch and 2 balconies, walkout from basement. Eat lunch at the picnic table, play at the sandy beach, and toast s’mores at the fire pit on the double lot with 200 feet of waterfront. Explore no-wake Fawn Lake by kayak or paddle board. (There are 2 of each.) Find life jackets, fishing poles, beach toys, cornhole and bocci in the shed along with both gas and charcoal grills.

Bringing your pontoon or speedboat? All-sports Heart Lake has a public access around the bend and 8-mile long Otsego Lake is 2 miles up the road. Enjoy Otsego State Park or walk 1 mile to a playground, basketball courts, and nature trail.

Fall and Spring: You never know what weather Michigan might bring during these seasons. You may enjoy some extra lake time in the fall or get in one last downhill ski trip in the spring. You can always count on golfing during these scenic seasons. The Ridge, The Loon, The Lakes, Otsego Club, Gaylord Country Club & Treetops are just a few of the many public courses nearby.

Winter: Access Trail 7 at the end of the road and head all the way to Mackinac or enjoy miles and miles of local groomed and marked snowmobile trails. Room for your trailer of sleds on property or rent locally. Skiing options galore: Otsego and Treetops (15 minutes), Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek and Boyne Mountain (30 minutes). Boyne Mountain also offers an indoor water park.

We accept both short and long term rental stays. We can offer special rates for month or longer stays. Whatever the season or length of stay, we look forward to having you.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 6 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lakes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennethum's Northern Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Porter Haus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House! located?

This family-friendly Gaylord vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Bradford Lake and Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We had a big group coming in for the weekend for an event and it was perfect to accommodate everyone. Jason was easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

I can't say enough good things about this place. It is so beautiful. It was so clean and well stocked with everything. Our family enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks. We also enjoyed the indoor games and the nice porch and great view of the lake. Our host was very friendly and quick to respond. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Musselman/dyer family.

We had 4 adults, 7 kids stay and it was a amazing amount of room. Kids were well entertained between the option to fish, swim or play outside. Lake is quiet, and beautiful loons swam by often. My kids had nothing but amazing things to say about where we stayed. We would highly consider staying here again, if we take another trip to that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend away

The house was quaint and right on the water of a gorgeous lake. The house had everything we needed and wanted. The owner was very responsive to questions and was great to work with. We are already planning our return visit, this time with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Returning Visitors

This is our second year at this house and it was as wonderful as we remembered! Having a well stocked kitchen in terms of cookware and dinnerware means we just have to bring the food and we're ready to go. There are plenty of games, books, DVDs, streaming subscriptions, etc. to keep you busy if the weather isn't great. There's a park less than a mile away that we've enjoyed during both of our trips. The beach is perfect for young children as it's shallow for a little ways out past the dock. There are chairs/benches around the fire pit but we did bring our own this year as they aren't super comfy for long evenings by the fire. The house is located close to the highway so you can hear that background noise. However, that's not a dealbreaker for us especially with how great everything else is. We'll be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Up North getaway

This lake house was great. So many amenities to keep everybody busy and happy for the whole stay. The grandkids (5 and 6) had a blast and the grownups had plenty to do and not be on top of each other. The lake was quiet and mostly unused by others. Fishing was so/so but not bad. There is a spider that lives on the end of the dock - we named him George. He owns the dock past 9pm and is not afraid to let you know this. Our beds were clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and having laundry on site was amazing. Location was super close to both Grayling and Gaylord. Easy access to I-75.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good central location

Aside from dirty towels hanging in the bathroom, the house was clean. The lake itself was peaceful, but there's 24/7 road noise from all the vehicles traveling on I75. With that beind said, It was a great central location for day trips we had planned. What we disliked the most was all the cameras. There's a doorbell type camera at the front door, theres a camera facing down on the front porch, and a camera facing the beach area. Basically every place you would enjoy being when you're outside, you're being watched on camera. We did enjoy the kayaks and SUPs and my son caught some nice bass. If you can sleep through road noise from the interstate and dont mind being watched when you're outside, it's a good choice
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, rustic wooded sanctuary right on the lake

This was our second time staying at this property. We love that it is right on the lakefront, but also has a rustic wooded area with a fire pit. It is very private and quiet here on this lake. We stayed here with 12 of my family members, 7 adults and 5 children. There was plenty of sleeping room, and something to do for everyone. There were kayaks, and paddle boards. The private Sandy beach is great for kids to play. There is a dock for fishing. We brought our own poles, life jackets, etc but there was also a great supply available at the house for your use if needed. The fire pit area is great and has plenty of seating for a large group. We also love the large covered porch area. Even on a rainy day you can still sit outside and not get wet. Anything you need is there and available to use. There is a large playground just down the road too. Jason, the host was amazing to work with and was quick to respond to any questions we had. We just love the setting of this house and all of the surroundings and would to return for a third year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! It was beautiful just as described and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and lake were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone had a good time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We put 9 people here and still felt like we had room to stretch out. Having Fawn Lake right there was excellent and the provided kayaks and paddle boards were perfect. We originally had planned to stay on nearby, larger Otsego but I think we lucked out on getting this place. Quieter, set back from the main road, a private beach, and no wake lake meant a lot less chaos. Jason was responsive and communicative for one little snag we had that ultimately didn't impact our stay at all. Check in and check out instructions were easy and clear to follow. I LOVED the little detail of having the light switches labelled throughout the house! My one and only gripe would be that the doorknobs for the two upstairs doors need some adjusting as they both frequently got stuck, requiring some aggressive shaking to get back open. Stay here if you plan to visit Otsego Lake/Gaylord!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space to relax with our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage with woodsy surroundings

We had another amazing stay at this lake home. This was our third time staying here and we can foresee more in the future. This home is perfect for our family of 12. Very cozy, well equipped with all the items you might need inside and outside. Plenty of room for everyone to have a bed to sleep in. We love it here because it is right on the lake but the area outside also feels like you are still in the woods, so you can hang up your hammocks, and have big campfires. There is also a big covered porch on the house so you can still be outside when the sun is hot or even if it’s raining. This years bonus was a bald eagle. We loved watching the eagle each day. It would circle around and around the lake and swoop down and catch fish. The kids and the adults loved it. Highly recommend this home to everyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Weekend

Beautiful home on the Lake! Great place for my friends and I to enjoy the Colors changing and gorgeous Lake..colors are around ..fantastic location..communication with powner was great very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, all around.

Beautiful property. Perfect view of the lake from both balconies and outdoor area. Very nice and clean interior (including bathroom, which wasn’t shown in pics) with great kitchen appliances. Lots of sleeping space and excellent WiFi. Booking and check in were problem-free. Owner was very fast to respond to questions. Highly recommended and would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer and Fall

We loved staying here, lots of room for our group of 9. The lake and all the amenities kept everyone happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing home away from home

My family of 7 very much enjoyed utilizing this property as a home away from home. :-) The property amenities were clean, well thought out and homey. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed ping pong, foosball, paddle boarding and kayaking. This was such a great experience for all of them! This busy mom appreciated all of the options for porch sitting with a good book and the ability to still ensure the kiddos were safe and happy. :-) The nearby town of Waters also captivated us as a glimpse into small town northern Michigan life. We made a couple of trips for ice cream, dinner and the Labor Day festivities. The property host was a great communicator that even offered us early check in and late check out based on his rentals calendar. A super thoughtful guy all around! Overall, we are so glad we chose this property for some R & R. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suezette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gaylord stay

Beautiful scenery, lovely house ...will definitely recommend it to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

Was a great get away from the rush of everyday life fishing didnt serve us very good but it was a quiet area and we visited the call of the wild museum
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ami H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Such a wonderful stay at this lake house. We loved every minute. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

This has been a top 3 vacation for my family. Everything from communication with Jason to the check in to the check out was flawless, easy and enjoyable. The house is extremely clean and is stocked with everything that you will need for your stay such as plenty of linen and more then enough dishes and cookware. Jason also provides plenty of toys for the kids to enjoy in the water as well as the kayaks and paddle boards which were a blast. The lake didn't disappoint either as it was a perfect temperature the entire time. The fish were biting and the gentle wind kept any bugs away. Thank you so much Jason for letting us stay at your lake house and we can't wait to visit again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

We love the house and property! We had 9 people staying and it was plenty of room! We would recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as Advertised

My family and I really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waters get away

All good pleasant weekend and nice spot to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024