Location: Gaylord, Northeast, Michigan, USA (Just 5 Miles South of Gaylord on the E Side of Otsego Lake)
Accommodations: Lakefront House, 4 Bedrooms + Sleeping Porch, 2 Baths (Sleeps 12-16)
Our family cottage is a single level ranch style layout with (4) bedrooms (three with queen beds and the forth has two twins, a double and a bunk bed; this "bunk room" is great for kids). Four couches offer extra sleeping space in the living room and porch if needed. Two full baths (both with showers). The large living room has a cathedral ceiling and knotty pine walls, very popular and still plentiful in northern Michigan. A large stone fireplace (gas) with a remote control. A 42” plasma TV with cable is in the living room, and each bedroom has a small TV. Wireless internet service is furnished. The dining room table seats eight easily with extra tables in the living room and the glassed-in porch. A modern well equipped kitchen (spices included) helps make meals and entertaining a breeze. Laundry room offers a washer and dryer on site. Outside towards the lake you will find a relaxing 3 person swing, a 25' x 25' brick paved patio area, two BBQ grills, picnic table, portable fire pit and comfortable wrought-iron patio furniture, including 10 chairs and a two additional round tables. An American flag flying high overlooks an awesome beach and swimming area. The beach is furnished with additional chairs, including four chaise lounges for sunning. The sandy, rock-free swim area tapers gently from shore to the deeper water. Our private dock runs full length from the patio across the sand to the lake, with 80' extending out on the water. Room for docking a boat (up to 21') or other water toys. This side of the lake usually receives abreeze, so few bugs are ever present. The wind coming through the trees can truly be glorious, and the sunsets are often breathtaking, just like in the movies!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Bed sheets, pillows and pillow cases, bath and kitchen towels are provided.
- Garage: Not available Nov thru April
- Off Street Parking: Additional parking on private lot across street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace: With remote control.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : Each queen bed is in separate BR with separate closet and chest of drawers
- Double Bed: Located in forth (bunk) room with separate closet and chest of drawers
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : Located in forth (bunk) room with separate closet and chest of drawers
- Bunk Bed: Located in forth (bunk) room with separate closet and chest of drawers
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Nice selection of family, children and action videos.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All basic cooking utensils and nice selection of spices provided. Basic cleaning supplies provided. Starter supply of coffee, paper towels and TP furnished.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Plenty of dishes, silverware and glasses, pots, pans and cutlery for 12 to 16 guests.
- Refrigerator: Large side by side with ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: There are seveal restaraunts and businesses in nearby Gayord available for catering
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Includes 10 piece outdoor wrought iron chairs and table, large picnic table, portable fire pit, and 3 person wooden swing on a large brick paver patio, approx 25' x 25'
- View/Location
- Lakefront: One of the best sandy beaches and swim areas on Otsego Lake! Rock-free!
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: High speed / broadband cable internet supplied.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free Wi-Fi.
- Other Amenities
- Glassed-in porch with lake view including two couches & coffee table & two chairs, Main bathroom shower is senior friendly.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Nice gradual sandy swim area, (stone-free), great for swimmers of all ages!
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Blueberry picking and elk park nearby. The Ausable River offers great canoeing only 20 minutes away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jul, Aug ....... $1600/week
Sep, Oct, Nov .. $1000/week
Dec, Jan, Feb .. $1200/week
Mar ............ $1000/week
Apr, May ....... $ 800/week
Jun ............ $1000/week
Weekend rates may be available in off season; please inquire!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1980
Our grandparents built the original cottage on Otsego Lake in 1940. They enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming and picking blueberries, and introduced vacation lakefront living to our parents and our family as the generations passed. The cottage expanded, adding beds and creature comforts. We retained the great old stone fireplace (now gas) and knotty pine beams throughout the main living areas. My family now enjoys terrific boating, excellent snowmobiling, great golf and awesome skiing whenever we visit. Gaylord grew up too, and now offers all types of restaurants, shopping, kid’s attractions and a new movie theater, all five miles away or less. Our cottage is in the middle of Gaylord's "Golf Mecca" for summmer fans of the game, and for the winter enthusiasts, we typically receive over 180 inches of snow annually due to our location in the Gaylord "Snow Belt".
The Unique Benefits of this Lakefront House
We consider Otsego Lake as a very friendly FAMILY oriented lake. It’s nearly six miles long with great fishing, sailing, swimming, skiing, boating and relaxing. It has a nearby state park and boat launch, and a marina for boat gas and repairs. Live bait is available nearby. A terrific sandy beach and dock are at your disposal. The swimming area is rock-free, and tapers gradually from shallow to deep for kids and grownups alike. We have an outdoor swing, plenty of patio furniture, a large charcoal BBQ (and also a new gas grill) to make the lakefront vista even more enjoyable. Our vacation cottage is within a block of a little convenience store (Al's Market) and our family would often walk for candy or ice cream (adult beverages and pizza also available). Snowmobile rentals and dealerships with all four major brands are close by. The groomed state snowmobile trail system runs right along the east side of the lake, connecting you to statewide system, just 60 seconds from our cottage. Trips to Grayling, Lewiston, Indian River, East Jorday and beyond are common from our cottage, with gas stations only a few minutes away. Winter draws many onto Otsego Lake itself for ice fishing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. The Gaylord area is known as the "Golf Mecca". Nearly 30 golf courses, some with legendary architects, are within 5 to 30 minutes of our cottage. Only five minutes to Marsh Ridge, The Loon, Michaywe for golf, and within ten minutes to Treetops and Otsego Club resorts, for both golf and skiing. And as little as 30 minutes to Boyne Mountain, Boyne Highlands, Nubs Nob and many other resorts. Less than an hour to Petosky, Harbor Springs and Mackinaw Island ferry. Other terrific lakes, including Charlevoix, Burt, Mullet, Torch and Walloon are within an hour drive for a day trip. All without the constraints of a motel, and with all the comforts of home!
Property Photos
- White sandy beach, a beachside mini-deck and great Fall colors - Lakefront Vacation Home with Wireless Internet and Dock in Gaylord, Michigan
- Relax and enjoy Otsego Lake from our brick paver patio and private dock - Lakefront Vacation Home with Wireless Internet and Dock in Gaylord, Michigan
- We're located in the center of Michigan's snowbelt; >180" of fresh snow annually - Lakefront Vacation Home with Wireless Internet and Dock in Gaylord, Michigan
- Knotty pine living room and large stone fire place
- Comfortable rustic furniture & extra room in the adjoining glassed-in porch
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