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Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach

Cottage in Harrison with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Property grounds
On peaceful Bertha Lake, this cozy beach house invites you to unwind. Enjoy the private beach, outdoor activities like fishing and skiing or snuggle up next to a bonfire with s'mores by the lake. Inside, relax in the living room with a fold-out couch and TV or cook up something delicious in the kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

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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.

Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise on peaceful Bertha Lake. Enjoy your time on the private beach, off the dock, or with the many outdoor activities Clare County offers. Children love to play in the sand on the beach or go swimming off the dock. Bertha Lake is home to many fish ready for the catching! Based on the season, fishing, skiing, tubing/sledding, golf, or off-road trails are all options. Back at the beach house, cozy up next to the bonfire and enjoy some s'mores on the lake.
The space
When entering the property, you will walk down the stairs to the main entrance. When entering the house, you can hang your coat up on the coat hanger behind the door. As you walk in, you will see the kitchen, coffee bar, and a beautiful dining area. Off the dining area are the sliding doors that lead to the porch and gazebo, which are great areas that overlook the lake. To the left of the kitchen, when you walk in, is the living room, which includes a fold-out couch and TV. The two bedrooms are connected to the living room. One room has a queen bed and the other has a full bed. The bathroom is also connected to the living room and includes a shower/bathtub, toilet, and sink. Shower and beach towels are both available.
Guest access
You will have access to the entire beach house and the backyard. The private beach and dock are also available to our guests.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Boat

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

A waiver regarding the use of the beach/dock will be sent after booking, which states that the host is not liable for anything that happens there.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Harrison, MI

What's nearby

  • Bertha Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Soaring Eagle Waterpark - 32 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Central Michigan University - 34 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 34 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swiss Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪K's Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Conley's Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Buckhorn Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kathy's Pasties - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach located?

Situated in Harrison, this cottage is steps from Bertha Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kilbonie Lake. Owl Lake and Silver Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very comfortable, view of lake from deck in the morning is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

20_Mustang_02

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome guys trip. Fishing was good, house was clean, the hosts are very responsive. We cannot wait to stay again! The only downside was no air conditioning and it was over 100 degrees, but we survived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Perfect weekend away

The wife and I loved the place! It sits on a nice little lake in a quiet neighborhood. Would love to return when the weather is warmer and kayak the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Girls weekend

It was truly amazing.everything about the place was wonderful.clean,quaint.stocked.comfy beds.i wish we could of used the paddleboat..didn’t have direct contact to ask…restaurants and grocery 20 min away.my BF and i will def.return..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

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

Short stay

We needed a place to stay that allowed our pup to join so we could attend a wedding for a family member. This was our first Vrbo experience and did not know what to expect. We were very happy with our stay and appreciated our host’s thoughtful details.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

20_Mustang_02

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at this beautiful lake house. The house was very clean. Perfect little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had the best time,very beautiful home and very clean. The grandkids absolutely loved the beach and the kayaks. Had lots of firewood and gas grill was clean and ready to be used. Loved the deck and the gazebo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN L.

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

Great place

Had a great time, comfortable and scenic
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Great Weekend

Very clean and well taken care of. Provided everything a person needs and then some. Has a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

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

Great cabin in Harrison

By far the cleanest, well organized well equipped cabin. The lake was a good kayaking no wake lake. Being the 4th of July week, the neighbors had an abundance of loud fireworks! But they stopped by 11. I would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebbecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dee B.

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

Cottage on Bertha Lake

Cottage was very nice, however the grassy areas, beach and paddle boat need attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

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

Fabulous Place

This a great place to hang out, take a side by side ride, or fish. Beds are super comfy, living area had a great couch to watch some netfix and the kitchen was fully stocked with whatever you might need to cook. Our favorite area was the gazebo! All the lights placed around make the night ambiance beautiful! If you come across a couple big baby gates for the deck that would be the only missing item. To keep the kids and dogs in. If you come with your four legged friends, like we did bring long leads. Theres a couple huge dogs on one side that were not impressed with are little guys. There are atv trails that will bring you to the Leota trail head. Or you can trailer over to trails end pub and head out from there. Go in after! Super good food and cold beer! The owner is a hoot! Gave are grand daughter all kinds of snacks to keep her happy. We never did have a fire but was set up and ready to go. The hosts were very responsive and friendly! Go here! You will be happy and relaxed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUE S., Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

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

The Ritz

Beautiful place for 2 adults or a small family. Attention to every detail, including quality beds and linens, fully stocked kitchen, sandy beach and shoreline for a couple little ones plus a nice paddle boat and 2 kayaks. It has it all !! Need to know though that there are steps to climb in case that's an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Wonderful Lakeside Cottage

My husband and I were very pleased with this modern cozy cottage. We were there in the middle of the week so it was very quiet with few neighbors at the lake. Well supplied, clean with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

The weekend away

This property is amazing and would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a 2 bedroom cottage...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024