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Lake Front Cottage on Douglas Lake Near Petoskey, Pellston, Levering & Mackinaw

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A house with a stone chimney, a covered patio with chairs and a table, and a wooden deck leading to a pond.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a red armchair, a plaid sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a bar.
A room with two beds, a wooden wall, and a window with curtains.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, bar, dining table, and chairs.
A cozy cabin-style room with a kitchen area featuring a stove, coffee maker, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Douglas Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Pellston, MI
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Michigan Biological Station
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Front Cottage on Douglas Lake Near Petoskey, Pellston, Levering & Mackinaw

Douglas Lake is a beautiful, quiet lake. You will truly find Harmony here.The University of Michigan owns much of the land surrounding the lake so it is not overly populated. It is excellent for swimming and fishing (perch, bass, pike).

The cottage includes two bedrooms, one with twin beds, the other with a full size bed, a full bathroom, kitchen area, and living/dining space. The living room couch folds out into a full size bed. You are responsible for providing your own linens and towels. The front area has a large outside deck, yard with campfire pit and a long dock with an adjacent sun deck attached which is perfect for sunbathing. A canoe is available for your use or you can bring your own boat or rent one from a nearby marina. Trailer parking is available.

The area has wonderful restaurants, including the Douglas Lake Steakhouse just a minutes’ walk away; golf courses and shopping are also nearby.

This is a non-smoking cottage and no pets are allowed. Due to space constraints we allow only four people to rent at a time.


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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 290500
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Pellston

Located in Pellston, this cottage is on the beach. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Cheboiganing Preserve and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Pellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Michigan Biological Station - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 26 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 28 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 56 min drive - 77.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hoppies Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lake Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hoppie's Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Cottage on Douglas Lake Near Petoskey, Pellston, Levering & Mackinaw pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Cottage on Douglas Lake Near Petoskey, Pellston, Levering & Mackinaw?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Cottage on Douglas Lake Near Petoskey, Pellston, Levering & Mackinaw?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Cottage on Douglas Lake Near Petoskey, Pellston, Levering & Mackinaw located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pellston cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Douglas Lake and University of Michigan Biological Station. Burt Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip! We loved our stay here. Everything we needed was there. Beautiful scenery from the deck. Water to cold for swimming but we did put our feet in it off the dock. Had one issue with the hot water but the host was prompt on getting it taken care of. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great getaway

Beautiful cabin and property on gorgeous lake. Lots of nice additions great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage & Beautiful Lake

We loved the Cottage and panoramic view of Douglas Lake. Would definitely book again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful get-away

Wonderful weather and perfect place to relax with family! The cabin is bright and cozy and the kitchen well supplied. I couldn't imagine a more perfect place to spend vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Jennifer, Thanks for sharing your experience. We're so glad that you relaxed & enjoyed your vacation at our cottage. We love being able to provide the backdrop for wonderful memories at Douglas Lake. Anne & Dale
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing and beautiful

Probably the best that we have stayed at before. Very nice sandy beach. Actually it was our honeymoon as we were married on Sunday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean and cozy. The location and the view was beyond compare. We hope to stay longer next summer. D.A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Place

Property was a classic lake cottage!!! Very clean and neat with a great view of the lake and a shallow sand beach. Very happy with our choice to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. You were great guests and you left the place very tidy. We would love to have you stay with us again. Sincerely, Dale and Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

This is my second year of staying here and I would recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thanks for a great week!

The cabin is comfortable and has everything a family needs for a week by the lake including a fire pit, grill, and row-boat. Douglas Lake is a peaceful get-away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Thanks for the wonderful feedback. We're so glad that you enjoyed your time at the lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northern Michigan Bacation

The property was clean and very comfortable. The host was very prompt with his communication and helpful. Close to many things and places if interest. Great location. Recommend this property without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome cottage!

This is an awesome, cozy "Up North" cottage on a serene lake. We have stayed here many years and always come back each summer. Peaceful location yet close to great antiquing, Mackinaw and Petoskey. Great for lake activities, biking, hiking and "hanging out".
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Douglas Lake

Peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
When we arrived, we immediately noticed there was no rowboat as was advertised in VRBO property description. When I reached out to owner, he said he would try to borrow one but we had to go get the boat from his friend. We took cold to lukewarm showers. When I reached out, the owner tried to troubleshoot but we never had a hot shower. Blowdryer died halfway through the week so I had to go buy one. Owner never offered to reduce the price even though there was continual problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

The cottage we rented was very cozy. Overall very pleased with our stay. On the water. Good bed. Well equiped kitchen. Bring your own sheets & towels. No laundry available. Nice neighbors. Great view! We even enjoyed the view on the rainy day! Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was very nice. It was clean the setting was beautful. Lovely!

The property was just as stated. It was clean and very nice. We enjoyed our stay on Douglas Lake. My husband and grandson enjoyed fishing on the lake but did not catch much. My grandson also enjoyed swimming right by the dock. Even though it was too cold for us, he loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Gail, Thanks so much for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed the cottage and the lake. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Anne and Dale
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We booked our stay here last minute for a Mackinac Island day. When we arrived to the cottage we almost canceled our trip to just stay and enjoy the cottage! The lake right outside the back door was amazing! The lake was quiet and huge! The cottage was clean and provided everything we needed to enjoy our time! I sat on the back deck and just enjoyed watching nature, listening to the loons and watching my kids live their best life. We went for a boat ride on the provided boat and it was a highlight of our time there. Neighbors were very kind. Next time I want to stay for an entire week!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have been going to this lake for 60 years and it is the first time staying at this cottage. This is the best cottage I’ve stayed at in all my years. The owners, Dale and Anne, were amazing! The cottage was well furnished and had everything we needed. The cottage was beautiful and on the best part of the lake, just a few feet from the shoreline! We had a great week and look for more years there! 5 star plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

Such a lovely little cabin. It is so homey and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great time

Wife and I have stayed here multiple times, awesome lake cottage close to the water. Great cottage feel that helps us get away from our hectic lives. Fishing was very good and the protected cove is out of the wind.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

AMAZING

We were so very impressed with this little piece of heaven! We didn't want to stay in Mackinaw City & this place was far enough way to make it feel like we were on vacation but we were close enough to do all the touristy stuff! We are already planning our next trip back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time in Michigan

Our family of four enjoyed this peaceful retreat as a home base for our week of exploring Michigan. It was nice to have access to a rowboat and canoe to explore the beautiful Douglas Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a family of 4

Great cabin for a family of 4. We enjoyed exploring the area and playing in the lake. I would recommend this property. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week on Douglas lake.

My buddy and I had a great time bass fishing on Douglas lake and the cabin was perfect! It was vary comfortable with plenty of space. With wild life abundant , there was loons and hummingbirds and a family of ducks with 14 babys …. Vary cool 🦆. And the dinner at DLB was superb and walking distance from the door. The whole community was very friendly and welcoming. I would not hesitate to go back again! Great time !!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay!

We just loved our quaint cottage on the lake! The cottage was beautiful, with knotty pine, and the DVDs were a real treat! We absolutely loved the panoramic view with all the windows and it was right next to the Douglas Lake Bar—the location couldn't have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

This cabin was lovely! We had a wonderful view of the lake and two of the most fantastic sunsets! We were only there a few days, but regretfully we have to go back to work, but we made the most of the time. Went to Mackinaw City, Cheboygan and Petoskey. Ate at the Douglas Lake Bar and had a great meal, and went to the Cheboygan Brewery and the Petoskey Brewery. My husband needed to attend a meeting Friday morning and needed WIFI. The Pellston Airport was very accommodating and only 3 miles away. We loved our stay there! We also have to mention that it got pretty nippy at night and even though instructions were left for lighting the furnace the heat was on when we arrived which was great because we were nervous about doing this task! Thanks for that and everything! Will plan on a return visit next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dale Covy

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We are from Michigan and have a cabin on the island. We love the quiet and solitude of Douglas Lake

Why they chose this property

Our family have had residences on the island for decades. With the University of Michigan Biology Station owning 40 percent of the shoreline the lake is very pristine.

What makes this property unique

Cozy cabin on the water.

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