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On Scenic School Section Lake - Bay’s Landing Lakehouse

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to School Section Lake
6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mecosta, MI
  • Place, School Section Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, School Section Lake Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Room

1 Double Bed

Four Seasons

1 Double Bed

Fun Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On Scenic School Section Lake - Bay’s Landing Lakehouse

On scenic School Section Lake the view looks right out between the island and peninsula with great northern pines and hundreds of acres of county property that leave the view spectacular. Our property has several mature trees to find the shade and plenty of open space to enjoy the sun. Two large decks provide a beautiful view with ample sitting space. A spacious ranch style home with all the amenities you will need. Patios with relaxing, comfortable cushion chairs, picnic table and umbrella. Fire pit for those special evenings. We even provide firewood! And then there is the fishing! Over 6000 Walleye have been planted.

*Minimum 5 night stay during summer months

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1300961vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mecosta

Located in Mecosta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Tullymore Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit P&J Plantiques and Card Wildlife Education Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Mecosta, MI

What's nearby

  • School Section Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • School Section Lake Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ferris State University - 21 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Soaring Eagle Waterpark - 37 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 40 min drive - 62.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪K J's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Fireside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Royal Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cl Pizza Co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coffee & Cream - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Scenic School Section Lake - Bay’s Landing Lakehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On Scenic School Section Lake - Bay’s Landing Lakehouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Scenic School Section Lake - Bay’s Landing Lakehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Scenic School Section Lake - Bay’s Landing Lakehouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On Scenic School Section Lake - Bay’s Landing Lakehouse located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mecosta holiday home is just steps away from School Section Lake and School Section Island. Tullymore Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, beautiful view, we had a blast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous time, enjoyed the river, fire pit, and the views. Kayaking was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family. Kids enjoyed the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

Beautiful Lake

The cottage was cozy and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described. Great value, all the right stuff, great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Wonderful

Our family loved our trip. Thank you for sharing your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend getaway

Nice lake with good outside space. Main living area was big and open. Kayaks and paddle boat were a nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well apportioned house with amazing views of the lake from almost every window. Plenty of room, very comfortable. Host was accessible and friendly. Highly recommend. Would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lucas c.

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

Golf trip

A great property for a large group of friends to hang out and golf.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Weekend Getaway

Had a wonderful time. Plenty of space Something to do for kids of all ages. Great fishing lake!! Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always the best time spent at the lake. It has a true lake cottage feel. Bryan is always responsive. Already rented for next year. If you are looking for a family cottage on the lake to spend time with family this is it!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

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

Excellent

Everything was great, loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni R.

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

Great place

Family Reunion great place to stay. Perfect shade for hot summer days. Great raft for the kids. Plenty of chair to accommodate everyone. Older house but many rooms to sleep in with lots of bedding and towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica m.

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

Great getaway

This places was perfect. Had enough room for everyone. Really enjoyed walking out the door and being right at the lake. Cute property. Good amount of space to sit around a fire as well. Had everything we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two weeks at awesome Canadian Lakes

Awesome lake! Loved the fishing. Brought my own boat...plenty of space. Offers Both shade and sun.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

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

Nice family vacation

We enjoyed the house and lake. The house seemed cleaner than last year and it was great that the cupboards were cleaned out so we could put stuff away. We missed the paddle board that was there last year. We really had fun on the paddle boat, floating dock and the kayaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect lake house

This was our second time renting this house and there has not been one issue. Everything was as it should be and everyone had a blast! Already rented for next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun for all

We had a great time. The kids had fun playing, fishing, roasting marshmallow’s and playing with all the toys! Adults had fun on the kayaks and paddle boat. A great location! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa J.

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

Left the men home :)

Girlfriend’s getaway. Brought the kids, left the husbands at home. House was everything we needed and more. Spent the days enjoying the kayaks, paddle boat, floating raft, and docks for fishing. The weekend flew by, but we were so happy to have found this place on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

grandma & grandpas lakehouse

It’s like staying at g’ma & g’pa lake house. Everything and anything you could need or want is at your fingertips. We all enjoyed the lake & pontoon. The kids enjoyed the paddle boat, kayaks and the swim platform. My husband and I enjoyed the sun room during every part of the day. Thank you for the enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Lake and decent cottage

When you go, bring your own firewood and pillows! 3 of 4 bedrooms were good but 4th down in basement/ lower garage. No one in my group would sleep there. Lots of water toys but pontoon runs really rough, kayaks have no plugs so be prepared to empty multiple times as waves and water fill them up.
Be ready to clean the boats yourself
Careful if small children
Stove pretty dirty plus lots of old food left in fridge
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Autumn Trip

The property was nice and quiet. The access to kayaks and paddle boat a fireplace and fire pit, with firewood provided was all important components to an enjoyable weekend. The only thing I would have wanted to know ahead of time was that that the basement bed is only accessible via narrow & steep stairwell. Thankfully, there were alternative bed options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great for golfers

This is a great setting with plenty of outdoor space on the beatiful lake. The home has a lot of potential. However, it's greatly outdated, the one bathroom is very small and we ran out of toilet paper on the morning of departure. The pictures and description presented on the online listing were a little deceiving. We still had a great time. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
All of our pictures are accurate and represent what the house has to offer. We offer one if the best pricing values in the area. This is a family cottage on a beautiful lake for those looking to enjoy that setting. We were able accommodate 8 adult golfers on a late booking for this reservation. Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property & Lake

Stayed a few times, love the lake and property. Had an issue with this most recent stay and had to leave early, but the Host was quick to respond and was helpful. VRBO has been awful to work with, we have been waiting for a refund for over a month. They agreed to issue the refund a month ago, just been waiting for them to actually do it. This may be my last time using VRBO, but this has nothing to do with the Host. This property is wonderful and will serve your family well, and I would consider renting this property again if VRBO got their stuff together.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Gilreath

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Our Family is from Lansing and Grand Rapids, MI. We love Michigan. Summer time at the lake has given us our best memories. We are so excited to have our kids and Grandkids spend time with us to provide them with the special memories they will have.

Why they chose this property

We have also been renters for many years. In 2003 we rented on School Section Lake and it became one of our favorite lake's in Michigan. When we realized this year we could finally get our lakefront property this is the ONLY lake we looked at. We love it that much. In 2013, we purchased the neighboring cottage and have loved it ever since. In 2018 we purchased this property as well because we love the incredible view. We are directly across from the gorgeous colorful island and penninsula with nothing but mature trees. And beyond that you see the hundreds of acres of county land that is free of cabins and left as nature intended it to be. We also realized quickly this is a home. It is beautiful and fully equipped with everything you need. You only need to bring your clothes, food and drink and plan on having everything else already here. The lake is special. It is well maintained by the Association for weed control, the clearest water around and this incredible 'up north feel'. It has character with the island, peninsulas and amazing mature pines. There is a county park on the lake that has an amazing swimming area and walking trails. However this is still a semi-private lake. The lake only allows boats with motors less than 10hp. We as property owners can have as we please. And this courtesy is extended to you if you choose to bring a boat or Jet Ski.

What makes this property unique

We don't want your experience to stop at the end of the dock. We have kayak's, paddle boat and swim platform. You can also bring your own boat or rent a pontoon if desired.The semi-private lake keeps boat traffic down. The morning, late evening no-wake's and all sports during the day it the perfect balance of peaceful cruising, fishing and the fun of an all-sports lake when you just want to get out and enjoy the water and the sun.

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