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Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4

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Log Cabin on the Lake with Backyard Porch that sleeps 12 in 8 beds.
Road side has large grassy yard
Road side parking area (5+ Cars) and grassy back yard and beautiful gardens !
Heart Lake is really clear with NO weeds and all sand !
With this rental a Pontoon boat, 2 kayaks, 2 paddleboard & electric paddleboat !

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Big Bradford Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Fish Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Horse Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lake Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

Leaf Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4


(Now INCLUDES use of Pontoon Boat PLUS 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddleboards and an Electric Powered Paddleboat!)

SPECIAL -- 10 DAYS OVER JULY 4 WEEK -- YOU GET BOTH WEEKENDS AND THE 4TH STARTING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH AND CHECK OUT ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH -- REVIEW THE CALENDAR FOR THIS 10 DAYS AND CONTACT THE OWNER FOR SCHEDULING IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO BOOK WITH VRBO (we may need to adjust VRBOs rules).

WEEKLY RENTAL ONLY FROM JUNE 1st TO SEPTEMBER 1st FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY. To rent, select a week from Saturday to Saturday for rates and availability during this time.

Beautiful log cabin home on the crystal clear and ALL Sports Heart Lake with the use of FIVE boats. Fully furnished home on east shore, sandy swim area and dock your boat on a Shore Station. Great views, including spectacular sunsets. Modern kitchen with seating for 10 plus 4 more in adjoining family room. Formal living room for adults and TV room off kitchen with fireplace. Expansive lakeside deck and covered patio overlook the lake. This two story home includes 4 bedrooms + loft, 2 baths, plus full house air conditioning, plus laundry room. The lot features mature maples, oaks, pines and is shaded most of the day – sun is lakeside on the beach and dock. Perfect vacation home features a beach with chairs, dock, paddle boat, 18' Pontoon Boat with 25 hp Honda outboard, rowboat with trolling motor, two kayaks, a large deck with grill, a swing with a view and a fire pit for the evening. Stay on Heart Lake just 15 minutes from downtown Gaylord shopping, golf at 17 championship golf courses within 15 miles including: Otsego Club, Treetops Resort, Michaywe / Pines, Black Forest / Wilderness and The Lake and The Loon


For More Information: Please email us for more information, pictures and to check the latest availability and LAST MINUTE DISCOUNTS. We will work with you to make this a most enjoyable vacation or weekend retreat.

This rental INCLUDES FIVE boats for your and your families' pleasure:
-- 18' Pontoon Boat with 25HP Honda outboard (electric start) (NEW 2022)
-- Paddle Boat for 5 persons with Peddle Power AND Electric Motor (NEW 2021)
-- "NEW" TWO 12' Single Person Kayaks
-- "NEW" TWO Paddleboards

A great way to enjoy the lake for fishing, wakeboarding/tubing, and seeing all around the lake !!

The beach has 88-feet of sand frontage and great swimming, with a dock. The lake is one of the cleanest lakes in Michigan !! There are no weeds, there is plenty of sand and the water is about 4 feet deep at 50 feet from shore. The lake is deep (135' in center) and is an all sports lake with “quiet times” from 7:30 pm to 11:00 am in which there is no high-speed boating – a real advantage for a quiet evening to cruise around the lake, for the fishermen and to enjoy the sunset in peace and quiet. Boating, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, white sand beach, clean water, sunsets – it is all there at your front door. From lake deck, you can enjoy cooking and eating your meals at the lakeside and be a part of the beach scene while being in the shade – or you can enjoy the sun on the beach or the dock. Heart Lake is the perfect location for families with kids, boats, jet skis, fishermen, golfers, skiers, snowboarders, snowmobiles, hunters, bicycles, canoes, kayaks, hikers, bird watchers and more.


We really appreciate your rental this summer and we want to make your vacation special during your week of vacation -- And we think that Heart Lake will provide a very special time and place for your family !! As you can see, we are taking many special precautions to ensure that our home will be safe for you and your family.

Many thanks for your rental and we hope you will be able to travel to our summer home and enjoying it as much as we do !!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Bradford Lake - 2 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 8 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Bavarian Falls Park - 8 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 8 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennethum's Northern Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Porter Haus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4 on May 2, 2026 start from $448, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gaylord cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Big Bradford Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Great stay

The house has everything you could need. There was plenty of space for our family. The lake is very quiet so it was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb tranquility
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla w.

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

Annual family vacation

We had a fun week at the cabin, even tho the weather was bad there was plenty to do in the area, we enjoyed the use of the boats
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Great Stay in Gaylord

I want to say thank you for allowing us a wonderful week in your home. The place is spacious and just as described. The lake and boats were great! Everyone had a great time and did a lot of relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann C.

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

Family Vacation

Very comfortable stay. A few amenities were listed and were unable to be found, however, I would stay again. It felt like home away from home. A true log cabin experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! It felt very private and serene as there were many days we were the only family on the water. The Owners have really stocked the home with guests in mind - we had anything we needed when cooking and really appreciated the grill and griddles available! There are so many options for activities including the cuts but also lots of games and puzzles. The home is also meticulously maintained and in great shape! We really appreciated all the notes and hints - the Owner has truly anticipated any questions you may have!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary A.

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

Heart Lake

We had a great time at the Heart Lake cottage. We had plenty of room to accommodate our group of six adults and three teens. The use of the boats and kayaks was especially nice. Great setting on a small lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

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

Heart Lake

Overall the place was beautiful and relaxing. The bed in the upstairs bedroom was too stiff and the grill was very dirty also the fishing was not good,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Grandchildren Get Away

Pontoon boat, paddle boat, and kayaks were a great added bonus for the kids. House was clean and just the right amount of TVs to keep the kids outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vickijeanscott

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

Summer Fun

This lake house is beautiful and stocked with everything you'll need for a wonderful stay. We especially loved the location, since it was close enough for our little ones to walk to their cousins a few doors down. We were really impressed with the lovingly selected decor that really adds to the "up north" feel. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Heart lake cottage

As advertised. A very cute, cozy and comfortable cabin on a beautiful inland lake. The cabin featured plenty of rooms, beds and elbow room. The grounds were well kept and the additional use of the pontoon boat, kayaks and other water toys added to an overall pleasant vacation. We would highly recommend this property as a good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Summer break finale

Had a very relaxing time spent with family. Loved the use of all the boats! Beautiful place with gorgeous sunsets! Plenty to do and games to play on a rainy day. As others had mentioned, kitchen was small, but functional. All in all, it was just what we needed before heading back to school!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Family Vacation

Every summer our family finds a cottage to spend a week together relazing, swimming, fishing and juat hanging out. The cottage on Heart Lake met all of our needs. The only drawback was the fish were not biting. The cottage had ample room for all members of our family. We enjoyed our evening boat rides around the lake and appreciated that the boats were included with the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Perfect for a larger group

Beautiful log cabin home on a small clean lake. We enjoyed the pontoon boat, kayaks and paddle boat. There wasn’t a fifth boat.Small kitchen but had all the cooking vessels you could need and plenty of dishes. The towels were plentiful and with the washer and dryer always more than enough for the eight of us. Bring beach towels as they are not provided. My handicapped sister was part of our group and it was assessable for her needs. Our only issue was the grills, they were quite dirty. The one near the kitchen was easily cleaned but the lakeside grill really couldn’t be used. The owner said he would look into it. Overall we greatly enjoyed our stay.
Dockside
Pontoon adventure
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua B.

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

Week long vacation

We stayed at this property for a week and the below is what we liked and dislike. Liked: Outdoor grounds were very accomodating for all of our needs/ wants The dock was nice and frequently used The outdoor kitchen prep station was used and a nice addition to the grill area We used the 2 kayaks frequently and had no issues with them Having the washer and dryer was nice as we were able to wash all of our clothes before coming home We had plenty of space for the group with the bedrooms Disliked: The main entertainment room of the house and the dining room/reading area should be switched. With a group of 10 we couldn't watch the same show on the rain day as there wasn't enough room. The basement area was seldomely used as the TV reception was constantly buffering Kitchen was small, but it was advertised as such, so not shocking when we arrived The backyard grill was dirty and was out of propane so wet didn't use it The frontyard grill was clean but was also out of propane so we didn't use it. The john boat battery was dead upon arrival so we didn't use it but once, and that was with the oars Not reviewable: We did not use the pontoon during our stay Not mentioned online: After reading the house rules and guidelines upon arrival, it was made clear that any propane or fuel that was used during our stay was to be refilled upon departure. I can understand this rule in consideration of the pontoon, but not for the 2 gas grills, unless they were emptied by the guests
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Fun at Heart Lake!

Property is exactly as advertised, and it was so amazing to have to variety of boats - especially the Pontoon. Kitchen is tiny, but it was great to have the prep station right outside the door. Beautiful, quiet lake, and spotless property. It accommodated 9 of us with no problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

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

Great stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend your property! Plenty of space to accommodate 14 people! Wonderful view of the lake!! Spent most of our time on the back porch! Enjoyed all of the boats, swimming, fishing & relaxing on the deck!! Beautiful sunsets!! Beautiful setting!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Excellent vacation!

Perfect house, very nice clean and deep lake - everyone enjoyed! Many thanks to the owners for the opportunity!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Lakeview Property

This place was absolutely fantastic! Plenty of room for the 12 family members. Everything was labeled as to where it needed to be stored. Boats and Kayaks were stored perfectly by the making it easier to store the boats by the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy T.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had an amazing time at this location. The property, grounds, beach, everything was just perfect. It is a well stocked house with lots of kitchen utensils available for our sizable group. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R. S.

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

Review

Nice location. Quiet neighbors. Close to restaurants and shopping. Large house. Well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

fun

The adults had a relaxing vacation with rocking chairs on the veranda, three loons out in the water, lots of room to play games and cards and I luved the small kitchen cause no one could bother me when I was cooking. Would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful property

Cleanest property I’ve ever rented. Yard is impeccable too. Comfortable and attractive furnishings. Disappointed there was no beach as advertised for kids but it was still great. Owner very responsive and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Family reunion

We had 13 to 14 adults throughout the week. I've rented several properties and this home was very well equipped. It lacked for nothing. The lake is beautiful. The covered porches are wonderful and we enjoyed the dock and the boats. If you love to spend time in the kitchen, this place is not for you. It's a one person kitchen. Very well equipped, but extremely small. Second complaint is the pull out bed in the basement is unusable. Luckily we had brought a queen blow up. The mattress was very thin and uncomfortable. I would rent again but I would bring more bath towels. So, I highly recommend! It's a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl Y.

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

Well Kept property on Heart Lake

Beautiful log house with a well-stocked kitchen, plus boats and toys for the lake. Out party of 8 stayed quite comfortably. The house is well-appointed and well-maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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