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A modern kitchen with a large island, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a view of the water.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a hanging light fixture.
A house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a covered grill area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar seating, and a staircase leading to another level.
A kitchen with a central island, dark wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 7•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marsh Ridge Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Sunsets on Otsego Lake!! 2 Kayaks!

This cottage will make you feel instantly at home. From the beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, to the custom walk-in shower with in-floor heat, everything has been upgraded .Then to make things even better, the sunsets and views are amazing! Within walking distance to two of the best restaurants in Gaylord! Right on the snowmobile trail for winter enjoyment and the bike/walking trail in the summer. Also, right on Otsego Lake with your own patio and dock to use at your leisure. This location cannot be beat!

Every room has been is beautifully decorated for a quaint, cozy stay.

The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen does have a dishwasher so you don't have to worry about hand washing dishes on vacation.

The bathroom has a beautiful, custom walk-in shower with stunning glass tile and heated floors throughout the bathroom and shower! There is a heating fan to keep you nice and warm while getting ready. You won't want to leave this beautifully appointed bathroom!

The main floor bedroom has a hotel quality, comfortable queen size mattress. Also, on the main floor the living room couch pulls out to a sleeper sofa that can fit up to two people. There is a main floor flat screen if watching tv is your thing.

The upstairs boasts a large 60" flat screen tv. There is an extremely comfortable Tempur-Pedic full size mattress for our guests to enjoy. Also, there is a trundle bed that has two twin size mattresses. The steps to the upstairs are a bit steep so our older guests and probably the tinier guests may want to consider claiming the main floor bedroom.

There is a washer and dryer on the main floor.

The best thing about this cottage (besides it's beautiful interior) is the lake and sunset views. The sunsets here will take your breath away! The cottage is quaint and cozy. It's perfect for smaller families or couples looking to relax and unwind and get away from life's stresses.

There is an outdoor patio with a propane grill for our guests to use. The large dock is also a major advantage. It has extra space for looking out over the water or tying up your boat or jet skis.

You can fish or sunbathe right off the dock. The bottom is sandy and shallow until the end of the dock.

You will not be disappointed with all of the upgrades that this home has to offer...it's a cozy cottage with a location that just can't be beat! And the sunsets views will have you coming back year after year!
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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be aware that this is a small cottage with a small septic system. Please DO NOT flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet.
This is a very small well and septic so it can not handle things that your home may. Please keep laundry to a minimum. DO NOT put GREASE in drain.
There are two kayaks available for your use.If you choose to use them, it is your responsibility that they are returned to the property and undamaged.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2566138
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
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

About the neighborhood

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Otsego Lake State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 29 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 47 min drive - 79.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China1 Buffet - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Sunsets on Otsego Lake!! 2 Kayaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing Sunsets on Otsego Lake!! 2 Kayaks!?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing Sunsets on Otsego Lake!! 2 Kayaks! on Aug 17, 2026 start from $369, 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 Amazing Sunsets on Otsego Lake!! 2 Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Sunsets on Otsego Lake!! 2 Kayaks!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Sunsets on Otsego Lake!! 2 Kayaks! located?

Located in the heart of Gaylord, this golf cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Otsego Lake and Marsh Ridge Golf Course. Loon Golf Resort and Aspen Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent 2 quick days/nights that were perfect. Walked the trail, saw 2 amazing sunsets and spent endless hours sunbathing in the spacious dock platform. Thank you for letting us unwind in your beautiful slice of heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and we’re glad you loved our cottage as much as we do! Please visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Cottage was clean and well stocked and perfect for our family of four! We loved the sandy shoreline, kayaks, and dock. The windows made the sunset views beautiful even from inside the house. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Gaylord VRBO

Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely lake house and would definitely return for a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2024
Please stay with us again! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri B.

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

Great Lake Cottage

We really enjoyed being right on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Great Stay on Otsego Lake

We booked our stay at the last minute and I’m so glad we chose this place! The kitchen is beautifully updated, the shower is amazing and the sunset views are spectacular! We could see the fireworks without the loud bangs! Easy check in and out as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Cathy G.

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

Great Lakeside Vacation

We had a great week enjoying the lake's beautiful views and sunsets. The cottage is updated with a really nice modern kitchen and bath. We rented the pontoon boat for the week and did lots of tubing, wakeboarding and fishing. There's restaurants and shopping nearby. Wonderful vacation :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2022
Thank you so much for renting our cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope that you come back again to visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sterling S.

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

Winter wonderland picture perfect holiday vacation

We stayed for the week between Christmas and next years we were blessed with fresh snow and good weather. Sling nearby had perfect conditions. Location was great for us. Near all needed items but remote enough to have a getaway. The view of the lake covered in snow was awesome to wake up to every morning
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

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

Relaxing View!

The property was clean and as described. The only thing I would add is that the stairs are very steep for old folks going to the restroom at night. Upstairs is the perfect place for a bunch of kids. Owner was communicative and helpful. We enjoyed morning coffee on the deck looking out over the lake. Nice spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Sara! We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit us again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kara M.

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

Enjoyable!

The cottage is really nice and the sunset view is such a treat. There is a small deck and walk way out to the dock. We had a nice, relaxing time! The cleaning crew forgot to vacuum/clean the floors so I did it myself. Also the next door neighbor likes to fly his F***Biden flag which was in our face while we were there. I just wanted a break from political hate during vacation but oh well!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2022
Hi Kara! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. I wish you would have contacted me about the floors. I would have sent the cleaning crew back immediately. The cottage being clean and sanitized is one of our main priorities. We have not had any issues with our crew in the past. I sincerely hope you did not let the neighbor's flag have an impact on your vacation. Unfortunately, I have no control of what the neighbors do with their property. In this political climate, all we can do is try to get a long with each other. We hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan S.

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

Family Vacation

Four adults and one 4 year old grandson had a wonderful summer vacation. It started with two days of rain but it was not a problem, we had a beautiful cottage to hang out in and play games. Then with several days of sunshine, we enjoyed the sandy beach, looking for skipping stones and shells, swimming, sunbathing and boating. The deck was perfect for eating outside or relaxing with a book. The kitchen, (storage, refrigerator and misc supplies) was great and made preparing food on vacation a joy. We brought our bikes and really enjoyed the bike trail so close by. The shower was awesome and even the 4 year old thought it was cool! My husband slept better this week than he does at home. We played hard and slept peacefully! We had one issue but the host was readily available and responded immediately and efficiently.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your vacation! Hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Lake House

The lake house was in a great location - close to the city center, easy access to the freeway and most importantly a wonderful spot on the lake. Some takeaways: - Great kitchen and bathroom - all updated. It made it easy to cook in and eat dinner with the family. The bathroom shower was awesome with the rain shower head and heated floor. - Fishing: we caught bass and sunfish each night consistently from the dock using worm lures. - Sunset: great to sit and view it by the fire. - Water access: not much of a beach, but the water was very shallow going out for quite the distance. - Bedrooms: worked well for our family of three. Stairs were a bit narrow and steep, but no worries - just have to focus when going up and down 😀, especially at night when using the bathroom. - Tv/internet: reliable internet and huge tv’s. We didn’t really use the tvs though - after all, the lake and family time is what it is about! - Other items: extra fridge was super handy, parking was a bit of a challenge one night as a result of a big crowd next door, there is a gas grill - but we brought our own as we like charcoal, if you have kids - bring some beach toys etc., the train tracks also are right outside the lake house - traffic was very minimal during our stay, but something to be aware of. A few repairs are needed with door screens etc as well, but it wasn’t an issue. Communication: was always direct, prompt, helpful and appreciated. Overall: great stay and would highly recommend! It is a lovely and updated house and a great place to build memories! Thank you Shanie and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michael S.

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

Beware

Beware - we stayed at the property twice this summer. The first time, Shanie reached out the night before asking us to bring a check to pay for the sales tax as according to her, VRBO does not collect taxes - even though this is covered in VRBO clearly in their breakdown. We sent her a copy of the receipt from VRBO showing it was paid and she played it off and said that VRBO said that she needed to send it in. We didn't think much of it at the time and played it off as a simple mistake. She did ask for a review after our stay and we gave a favorable one, despite there being some issues with the property - including cleanliness. We were also given a minimal supplies of a 1/2 roll of toilet paper, two trash bags and two pods to do wash - even though they request to take out the trash and start a load of towels before you leave in the washer. During our communications: Shanie was only polite/nice twice: after we corrected her in the sales tax and when she asked for a positive review in VRBO. Our second stay: we received no communication during our stay from Shanie asking how things were, etc.. Which is fine, but unusual. Every property we have stayed at during out past 9 years, at least someone reaches out and asks how are things at some point. In addition, we were give less than 15% of a roll of paper towel and one trash bag for the duration of our stay - very limited supplies. We also noticed a slew of cleanliness issues around the home, compared to June and the tear in the screen was larger allowing a continued flow of flies in the home. At the culmination of our stay Shanie sent a message to us via VRBO stating there was damage to two items in the home. Mind you, we did not do the damage - additionally, there were several items damaged in the home to begin with, so we didn't think much of it - just the status quo for the property. Shanie filed a exobernant amount for the items via the insurance company for the two items. One for a simple metal frame bed which was wobbly during both of our stays and another for a dent in her dishwasher for a complete replacement. All a scam. Essentially she was just waiting to get money out of us - either this stay or the other or both. So BEWARE: Shanie is a scam artist. DO NOT rent this property. The owner is a pro at the scam game. In addition, she is not the kindness person in communications with us for either stay. Out of 9 years of being on VRBO and our first negative experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2022
Michael, we find it hard to believe that your 2nd stay was that much different than you first. Your first review said ,(copy and pasted directly from your 1st review several weeks ago), "Communication: was always direct, prompt, helpful and appreciated. Overall: great stay and would highly recommend! It is a lovely and updated house and a great place to build memories! Thank you Shanie and family!" You left a negative review this time after I reached out to you to ask you about the damage that was done to the property during your stay, which included a huge dent in a our new dishwasher, the bed upstairs was broken and an enormous amount of dog hair was left behind. We have spent a lot of money in renovations and take great pride in offering our guests a wonderful vacation. It is sad that you had to lie in your review and also that you would not take responsibility for the damage and the mess you left behind. It will cost us a lot of money to repair and I can assure you we are far from scam artist and feels like we were the ones scammed. We wish you the best in your next vacation and hope you take better care of that property than you did ours.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The interior of this home was remodeled very massive island kitchen. The home itself was very very nice no complaints there. Shanie, the Host was effective at communicating quickly.The host however had made negative remarks when I would ask questions of what the place had in it or didn't have in it so I could bring it from home if she didn't have it. I asked her if she had a crock-Pot, blender, life jackets for the Kayaks, a coffee maker or Keurig? Well all those questions got me what do you think this is a five-star hotel another comment why are you being so critical of my place... for asking questions. Her other comment was I have to work a full-time job in other words I don't have time for your questions. The reason I asked her if she had life jackets is because if she didn't have any I would bring some. Most people that have any type of water toys for people always supply life jackets but she does not which is fine. The only thing I thought was a little unusual too is there's no tie offs for your boat. Well if you have a dock people will put their boats on it so she has no cleats and no poles that go higher than the dock no poles at all. Boat people you better have an auger but that doesn't work well because it gets deep too fast so I couldn't auger. One more thing, the beds are totally worn out really bad. The downstairs bed the queen is a bowl totally worn out. Excellent customer service was extraordinarily lacking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Friendly, Scenic and Cozy

The service was friendly and kept in contact throughout the stay. The sunsets were stunning and the remodeled common areas were very comfortable. The cleaning service could benefit from a more thorough job; there were cobwebs everywhere, clumps of dust and dirt in corners of rooms and bed assembly had to be completed before we could sleep (we did the assembly). We did have a lovely stay. We strongly recommend this location to others and would stay there again during our annual trip up North.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzy O.

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

Perfect for a family winter weekend!

This cottage on Otsego Lake was ideal for our family of four with 2 teens. The newly renovated cottage is stylish and comfortable. Everything is brand new, including all appliances and the bathroom! Situated directly on the lake, we enjoyed stunning sunsets and scenery. Yet, we were only a few minutes from the snowmobile rentals, Otsego Ski Resort and the restaurants and shopping in Gaylord. Luckily, it was easy to access in winter weather conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you stay again! You are welcome back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Shanie Gautreau

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My husband and I grew up in Gaylord and we love the area. We have two children that are in high school that keep us extremely busy. We are available to offer suggestions or if you need help deciding what to do for the day!

Why they chose this property

Gaylord is a perfect vacation get away. We are centrally located right off of I-75. The cottage is about 1 mile to the on-ramp to the expressway. If you want to stay in Gaylord, the golf courses or ski resorts are within 3 miles of the cottage (more depending on where you want to go). Snowmobile /biking trail is literally 100 yards away. Stores and shopping are about 3 miles away. Boating and relaxing on beautiful Otsego Lake is right out the sliding glass door. Everything you could want to do is right at your finger tips!

If you want to take a drive, Mackinac Island is an hour away. Boyne Mountain is about 30 minutes away. Petoskey is 45 minutes. Burt and Mullet Lake are 45 minutes. The opportunities for adventure are endless!

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of this home is the central location to everything. The sunsets on the deck or dock are absolutely stunning. The cottage is perfect for a small family or 2 couples. And it's beautifully appointed and extremely inviting...you won't want to leave!!There are also two kayaks that are available to use for free that are included with your stay.
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