Chalet

7K Sqft Lakefront Escape, Sandy Beach, Barrel Sauna, Game Room, Fire Pit

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A wooden cabin with a circular design, a door, and a bench outside.
A two-story house with a garage, stone foundation, and a large cylindrical tank in the driveway.
A cozy log cabin bedroom with a four-poster bed, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A wooden staircase leading to a room with a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, and a television.
A wooden cabin interior with a massage table, a bed, a sofa, and a balcony.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Big Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 (Floor 4)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Floor 3)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (Floor 2)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 (Floor 2)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 (Floor 2)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6 (Floor 1)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Floor 4)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 (Floor 3)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 (Floor 2)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 (Floor 2)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5 (Floor 2)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6 (Floor 1)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Gaylord

Gaylord is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 34 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 35 min drive - 51.4 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 42 min drive - 58.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mulligans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mai Boba - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 7K Sqft Lakefront Escape, Sandy Beach, Barrel Sauna, Game Room, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 7K Sqft Lakefront Escape, Sandy Beach, Barrel Sauna, Game Room, Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 7K Sqft Lakefront Escape, Sandy Beach, Barrel Sauna, Game Room, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 7K Sqft Lakefront Escape, Sandy Beach, Barrel Sauna, Game Room, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 7K Sqft Lakefront Escape, Sandy Beach, Barrel Sauna, Game Room, Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Gaylord chalet is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Lake and Rick Smith Golf Academy. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for our family gathering! Everyone, ages 2-88 enjoyed the accommodations, gathering spaces and outdoor areas. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful property. Host was easy to work with and very accommodating. Will use again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property for families and group gatherings alike. The house came with the cutest welcome kit, amenities are top notch, and comes with an abundance of start up stock of dish soap, dishwasher pods, garbage bags, etc. Water is AMAZING and our kids spent countless hours swimming. Highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive, easy check in and check out, all “perks” in working order. A great place to stay for large family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to stay for a ski weekend! The house was a great size for every family to hang out together or have their own separate spaces. The sauna and hot tub were a huge plus as well! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our friend group has been going on a golfing trip for over 12 years and this might have been the best house we have stayed it. Awesome ameneties and tons of room for the entire party.If golfing it's incredibly convienent and close to all major courses.10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the hot tub and sauna, especially the view of the lake from the sauna.The open kitchen was well stocked as we made several large meals while there. The layout of the living area was ideal for our family.Some issues with the heating which the host dealt with in a timely manner.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Had a great time at the poperty, no major issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for parties!

Plenty of sleep options and the backyard could not be more fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay at this home during Sno Drift weekend with a group of 10 friends, and it could not have been more perfect. The house was spacious, spotless, and so comfortable for a large group. There was plenty of room for everyone to relax, hang out, and enjoy the weekend without ever feeling crowded.The location was ideal for an Up North trip — peaceful, beautiful, and convenient to everything we needed. The home was well stocked with all the essentials, and the host was extremely responsive and helpful from start to finish.This was the perfect setting for a fun, cozy winter getaway, and we made so many great memories here. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great group retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BEAUTIFUL LOCATION!!!!

What a fantastic lake location! They backyard, lake equipment and dock are amazing. Plenty of room for multi-family gathering. Very close to Gaylord with lots of privacy in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gaylord Hoiuse

Large house with lots of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and great host

Jared was great to work with and had great communication. And the house was absolutely great for our friends and family with young kids. So many fun games and fun things to do in the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property and Host

This property was great for hosting a large party of 14 adults and 6 children for an annual family trip. The layout of rooms, play areas for kids, and water toys (and kids toys) was excellent and allowed groups to get together while kids slept in another part of the home without being disturbed. The host communicated well prior to our arrival and was very responsive during our visit. We would definitely rent this property from this host again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Parent's 70th Anniversary Celebration!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. The Lake and weather we were blessed with allowed us to enjoy the water. Looking at it is nice, but being able to enjoy swimming & boating really added to the weekend enjoyment! The hot tub was very relaxing after a long day of playing and fun! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family spent a wonderful week at this 7KSqft Lakefront Escape.The communication with the owner was super easy and quick. The few questions and requests we had were dealt with quickly. The home is equipped with anything and everything you might need. Plenty of the essentials. I think the only paper product we needed to buy were two rolls of paper towels. Well stocked for the week with all the necessities in bathrooms and kitchen.Beds comfy, linens great and bathroom supplies and showers were just like home!We were visiting the first week of July. The weather was perfect, the skies were amazing at night, the temps during daytime low 80’s and 60’s nighttime.The new AC SPLITS work perfectly throughout the house.The kitchen is super well equipped. The deck area off of main living area is awesome.Table for 6 with umbrella.The view of the island and cove is magnificent. Outside comfort seating was used all day by our family. The outdoor grill worked great.The 2 kayaks, paddle boats and swimming platform were a huge bonus. Used all day/every day. Lake is super clean, sandy bottom, perfect for swimming. We loved the hot tub and sauna..used daily. Fishing off the dock everyday…so much fun!The lawn is beautifully landscaped. Downtown Gaylord is super cute with boutiques and shops. We are ages 14-79 and for us the many levels and stairs worked great. However, if you have toddlers the layout could present challenges!This home provided our family with forever memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house but pricey

Huge house with plenty of room to spread out! Was drawn to this house because of the ability to accommodate 5 couples comfortably. Weather was cold and rainy making the Large family room off the kitchen a popular spot to hang out. We were disappointed that the fireplace in the main room was not working. The outdoor sauna in the listing title is a unique feature we had looked forward to enjoying on our winter getaway but it too was not working and therefore unavailable to us. The hot tub however was in good working order and clean! This house is good for a very large group offering many private areas and quiet spaces to read or watch a movie, play games or nap! Renters should be aware there are Many sets of stairs to the various levels some without hand railings… All in all a good stay but extremely pricey at nearly 2,000.00 a night after taxes and fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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