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Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake

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A dining area with a table and chairs, a chandelier, and a door leading outside.
A cabin with a large front window, a small porch, and a picnic table with a basket of flowers.
A forest clearing with a fire pit surrounded by a brick border.
A lakeside cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a dock extending into the water.
A compact kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, sink, and window overlooking a wooded area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Opal Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake

Summer Rental Only.
Saturday to Saturday beginning the week before the Fourth thru Labor Day
3 night minimum mid-June and early-September

Lakefront Cottage on beautiful Opal Lake... sandy beach.

Opal Lake is Otsego County's premier, pristine all-sports lake.

Clear water, firm bottom and weed free.

The cottage sits on a small hill, facing west overlooking Opal Lake. This provides for cool, slow mornings and magnificent sunsets.

Front breakfast room is glass / screen enclosed, overlooks Opal Lake providing a wonderful morning wake-up for the whole family.

Large wooded side yard provides privacy and the perfect place for cookouts and fire-pit bonfires.

Opal Lake is clean, clear and cool. Excellent for swimming, water skiing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, platooning and fishing.


Keywords: Lakefront, Cottage, Cabin, Gaylord, Northern Michigan
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
No Pets
Refund Policy: Cancel by May 15: 100% refund Cancel after May 15: 100% if the property is rented for the days you reserved.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 302310
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Gaylord

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Michaywe, a neighborhood in Gaylord. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Michaywe Pines Golf Course and Lakes Golf Course. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Opal Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 40 min drive - 60.0 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 48 min drive - 67.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Iron Pig Smokehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Porter Haus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bennethum's Northern Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake ?

As of Oct 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake on Dec 31, 2026 start from $219, 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 Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake ?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake located?

Located in Michaywe, this cottage is steps from Opal Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Michaywe Pines Golf Course and Lakes Golf Course. Chub Lakes is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic vacation at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake was great and made for a peaceful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on Opal Lake

Nice little cottage on Opal Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic Cottage on Opal Lake

Great family time on a gorgeous, quiet sandy bottom lake. Perfect place to enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, campfires and games.
sunsets on opal
fishing on opal
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Getaway!

We had a great time! Everything was clean and very well prepared for our stay! Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! We plan on making this our yearly vacation spot!
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thanks....!!And you were lovely guests 😘😊😎 See you next year Monette & Flip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Husbands birthday

week long family getaway was wonderful everyone enjoyed themselves. Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best kept secret that beats Torch Lake without a boat!

We LOVED this rental. The water was clear and blue- just like at Torch Lake. But no large waves and easy to kayak. The trip to the island was such a cool adventure! Had all the utensils needed, plenty of towels and even dish soap/hand soap/paper towels and TP were provided. We had more beds than we did people, meaning we could really spread out! We hope to make this return next year with my in laws.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Beautiful view, great water, a nice amount of space, a large lot for our toys, quiet, a lot of beds, and internet, good shower.... all of the best..... No bugs either.....! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Outside Areas, Could use a little updating

The lake and view were beautiful. The outside firepit area was awesome for sitting outside ad enjoying the evenings. The house could use some updates (mattresses, comfortable furniture, and maybe a bigger shower...we r tall people and it was tough using the low shower head). Overall the week we stayed was good!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great rustic getaway on a quiet lake

Beautiful, peaceful setting! Cottage is rustic but not different than advertised - with lots of fans there we didn't miss AC too much. The hosts live right next door and were very responsive the few times we needed them. They proactively communicated around an issue with the fridge before our arrival and took care of it. The lake is definitely a highlight. Water was crystal clear and had good fishing as well. The canoe and boat were great for getting to the good bass spots. The beach needed some cleanup when we arrived but had a nice sandy bottom with some rocks under what we raked out. It is worth noting that the water level was up during our stay versus the pictures on the listing so there was no real sandy beach above the water line to play in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed a relaxing week canoeing and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever

My family enjoyed the stay at the cabin a lot. We were fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking around the lake. The cabin had enough space to accommodate our group of 6. The lake is beautiful. We will defiantly come back! Thank you Philip so much for letting us to stay at your cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2021
Thank you Marina for the great review and for loving Opal Lake lake I do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July Stay

Great property, beautiful lake! But the weather did not cooperate. Still had fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the lake and also being able to sit around the bonfire. It was very peaceful. The cabin was no frills and loved it. Had family visit and they loved it also. Check in went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Nice place and good location on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

July vacation

Good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect!

Cozy cottage on a beautiful lake. Peaceful & relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vaca on the Lake

What an awesome week at Tattrie’s Cottage! We wanted a place to stay for our family of six (4 teens) with a place to dock our boat so we could play on the lake. This was perfect! Opal Lake is beautiful and the cottage was 15 steps away. Everything we needed to cook meals was provided including pots, pans, dishes, and a charcoal grill. The cottage was close to Gaylord so very easy for us to run there for activities or groceries. Plenty of sleeping space and comfortable beds. One small bathroom and shower but certainly enough for a cottage. Would not hesitate to rent Tattrie’s again as owners were very easy to access and made sure everything was set!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage life- on the lake

We expected a traditional lake cottage. Exactly what we found. Not fancy, but remarkably clean for the type of use it gets! An amazingly quiet and beautiful lake. Open to water sports but not a big, noisy, party lake. Clean lake with a sandy bottom, (not weedy) good fishing too! Our teens had plenty to do. Cottage had all of the essentials. Great vacation get away! Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, cozy accommodations on a great lake

Good communication with owner and considerate and concerned with making our stay great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place on a peaceful and beautiful lake.

We will definitely be coming back. This is a wonderful place with lots of space in a beautiful setting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

step back in time....

Perfect oldfashioned cottage on super beautiful, quiet Opal Lake.The views are exceptional. Enjoyed the peaceful vacation. perfect location. Traveled to Macinac Island one day, so close to many popular towns and lakes. Gaylord has so much to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful property right on crystal clear lake. Fantastic!!

We stayed with our dogs and had an amazing time swimming, fishing and lots of wonderful walks! The owners are great! Have almost everything you would need to enjoy a family vacation right on the lake. Beautiful views, great fishing and all the amenities of home. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
We loved having you at tattries cottage ...will look forward to seeing you next year. Thank you for the kind words and the kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

What a great place we will be back

Having grown up in Gaylord I have known about Opal Lake all my life. Now we have spent two wonderful weeks in Tattrie's Cottage and look forward to our return. The owners are wonderful neighbors and if you have concerns they can take care of them. We had family visit most days and sitting in the yard watching the sunset was one of our favorite pastimes.We had our dog (lab) and she thought that swimming was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Philip Thorrez 517-499-4412

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Why they chose this property

Opal Lake is just south of Gaylord and within a three hour drive of most of Southeast Michigan. Gaylord is still like a small town in many ways, but large enough to offer restaurants, shops, movies and other conveniences within a few minutes of the lake. Gaylord is centrally located and many Northern Michigan Highlights are within an hour of Tattrie's Cottage. As well, some of the nations prime fly fishing is found in the Au Sable and other rivers head-watered in Otsego County.

What makes this property unique

This is a lakefront cabin, so the lake is the prime focus. The lake is small enough and remote enough to maintain that Up North atmosphere and yet large enough to enjoy boating, skiing and all water sports. Peace and quiet in God's Country: Northern Michigan. Life on Opal Lake is good.

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