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Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!

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Exterior
A spacious living room with a sofa, a recliner, a television, and a large clock on the wall.
Outdoor dining
Living area
A brick fireplace with a fire, a shelf above it, and a patterned rug in front.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Lake Arrowhead
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!

Enjoy nature and beauty all around you in this large home on a private lake. Great for big and small groups of people. The all sport lake is quiet and calm. Access to private trails, a pool, pickleball, parks, and more. The area is well known for great golf, snowmobiling, riding trails, and snow skiing.

Countless attractions within an hour drive including Mackinac Island, Torch Lake, Petoskey, Traverse City, and more.
The space
Main Level:
•Living area – comfortable seating, big windows overlooking the lake
•Lot’s of natural light, and sliding glass doors with views of the lake
•Deck with outdoor dining and seating
•Well equipped kitchen with appliances, utensils, cookware, silverware, spices, and more
•Dining area with seating for 8
•Full bath with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
•Bedroom - Queen bed and closet
•Bedroom - Queen bed, bunk beds, and a closet

Upper Level:
•Bedroom 5 beds, perfect for big families or groups

Basement:
•2 sets of washer & dryer's with detergent
•Full bath with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
•Fireplace
•Smart TV
•Pullout couch for an additional bed
•Glass door out to the lower patio

Outdoor Space:
•Outdoor dining table on deck that fits 8-10 people
•Outdoor fire pit
•2nd dining table by the fire pit
•Paddle Boat available for use (summer months only)
•Private dock (summer months only)
•Community outdoor heated pool a short drive from the house (Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day)
•Community pickle ball court a short drive from the house, available for guests to use!

Guest access
•All areas of the house available for guests to use.
•Front door has a keypad to enter the house. Code will be given the week of check-in.
•The neighborhood is accessed by dirt roads. There is room to park 5 cars in front of the house and overflow parking at the neighborhood pool.
•In winter months, four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended due to the large amount of snow.

Location:
•We are about 15 minutes from the closest town, Gaylord. Gaylord has about anything you need, and is the best place to get groceries.
•Visit popular lake areas such as Petoskey, Traverse City, or Torch Lake. Mackinac Island & Bridge are just an hour drive from the house.

Entertainment (within 20 minutes):
•All sport lake - Lake Arrowhead
•Numerous, excellent golf courses
•Great snowmobiling
•Hundreds of trails for ATV's, dirt bikes, golf carts...
•Boyne Mountain ski resort and lodge
•Elk viewing
•Hiking
•Mini golf & gocarts
•Movie Theatre
•Call of the wild

Cell Phone/Internet:
•Cell phone service can be spotty depending on the provider. Free WIFI is available to guests.

Firewood:
•We do not provide firewood for the outdoor fire pit. There are places nearby along Hayes Tower road that sell wood by the bundle.
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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
•Extra cleaning fees may be charged for a house left messy.
•If you bring your own boat, the wake hours are 10:00am-8:30pm.
•Loud partying is prohibited.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4220037
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Gaylord

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Lake Arrowhead, a neighborhood in Gaylord. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Gaylord Discovery Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Arrowhead - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 36 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 52 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 56 min drive - 69.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Settings - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Westside Pizza - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Vintage's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! on Sep 13, 2026 start from $378, 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.

Is Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! 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 Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! located?

This family-friendly Gaylord cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Arrowhead, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Tecon and Lake Manuka. Pine Baron Pathway and Otsego Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bobbi E.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Nice cottage with plenty of space for our family of 7. We really enjoyed the communal pool which was nice and clean. The one downfall was the driveway. Looks like it washes out and when pulling out the front of my Traverse would scrape each time. Owner was easy to communicate with and check in was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
Bobbi, thank you for the positive review! We're glad you had a good experience. Thanks for your feedback on the driveway. We have taken action and now have someone that comes regularly to flatten out the end of the driveway where the water washes it out. Thanks for helping make our experience for future renters better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Christmas and snow sports

Booked this property for family Christmas (children are all adults) so the kids could go skiing and snowboarding. There was plenty of room for the 6 of us and the kitchen was well furnished. Communication regarding this property was great. All of us would love to come back in the summer to experience the beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

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

Wonderful winter wonderland!

It was a great stay at Northern Reflections! Two families of cousins came for a few days of skiing. The cabin was a great spot for everyone to stay and enjoy time together in between skiing. With all the snow, it was a bit treacherous driving to and from Boyne at times, but was an such an affordable option for our big group. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL on Lake Arrowhead. We'd love to see the lake in the summer months. Kevin was extremely responsive and great to communicate with! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2025
Kari was great! They were very respectful of our space, and she was a very good communicator. She even went above and beyond and helped us with a task at the house. We would love to have her and her group back!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laura S.

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

Beautiful view but house was disappointing

We got there, and road was AWFUL! If we didn’t have a truck, we would’ve never made it into their poor excuse of a driveway. One morning in, and we discovered we had to find a grocery store as the cleaning company didn’t think we needed more than one trash bag for a family five night stay. One full trash bag was needed to clean out old shampoos, body washes, somebody else's used loofas in the main bathroom and old condiments left from previous renters in the frig. . We couldn’t use the 2nd bathroom as must have had some sort of a long term leak and there was a musty moldy smell in the entire main living room (basement)— the only room with an actual working Tv. The Tv in master bedroom does NOT work. Second day in and we went to start steak dinner on BBQ and tank AND spare propane tank were empty. I specifically asked owner if we needed to bring propane and he said “No.” My Husband then proceeded to lose his mind, and said we are leaving the next morning. Two full nights early. Decks and picnic tables are filthy and multiple railings are loose going down to the water docks. The main family room is in basement going down a VERY steep uncarpeted stairway with handrails on only one side that do not even go all the way to the bottom on the stairs. Several lights on side tables do not work as they are placed where there are no electrical sockets. I have posted photos to show the true condition of the interior.
Guest bathroom
Guest bathroom
Dirty porch steps
Picnic table split in half
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
Laura. Thank you for the feedback. We’re sorry your stay did not meet expectations, as we aim to provide a comfortable experience for all guests. Since this visit, we’ve made several improvements, including updating our trash-bag policy and working closely with our cleaning team to ensure better consistency. The basement odor mentioned was caused by an unexpected, short-term issue during this stay and has since been fully resolved. The home is in a rural lakeside setting, and the roads/driveway reflect that environment. We always encourage guests to contact us during their stay if any amenities are not working as expected so we can address concerns promptly. We take cleanliness, safety, and maintenance seriously and are continually making improvements to the home.

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Boyers

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We are from Ohio, and love to vacation in Northern Michigan. We hope that our home can be as much of a blessing to you as it has been to us.

Why they chose this property

Lake Arrowhead is private, so it is very quiet. It's large enough to be an all-sport lake, yet it's small enough to have calm water. The community pool, parks, and pickleball court are a nice added bonus.

What makes this property unique

Our property has a great view of the lake. Surrounded by nature, it's the best place to relax! Our home works well for both small and large groups of people.

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