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Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4

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A wooden dock leading to a cabin with a porch, surrounded by greenery and a calm water body.
A dock with boats, a covered area, and a small building.
A calm lake with boats docked at wooden piers surrounded by trees.
A dock with boats, a covered area, and a house surrounded by trees.
A dock with several boats, a wooden deck, and a small building with a porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Big Bradford Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Fish Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Horse Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lake Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Leaf Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Bradford Lake - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Otsego Lake - 3 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 8 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 8 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Iron Pig Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Porter Haus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bennethum's Northern Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Belle Iron Grille - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gaylord cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Bradford Lake, Otsego Lake and Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and very family friendly. Our family enjoyed the home with kayaks, stand up paddle board, paddle boat and boat! Weather was great and the water refreshing. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for a weeklong stay with our kids and grandkids - the lake is clear and quiet, swimming is great, kayaks, stand up boards, paddle boat, and a pontoon boat for late night boat rides. Small kitchen which we knew before renting, but outdoor cooking space helps get around that. Nice propane bonfire pit, and house was very clean. Can’t wait to rent again, as our family loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lake House was a beautiful well maintained log home on Heart Lake.Plenty of room for all. The kitchen was well stocked. Nice back porch with rockers to view the lake. The grandkids enjoyed the kayaks & paddle boat. We all enjoyed our sunset cruises around the lake in the Pontoon.We were disappointed there was a fire ban and we were not able to have any campfires.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house has everything you could need. There was plenty of space for our family. The lake is very quiet so it was a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb tranquility
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family vacation

We had a fun week at the cabin, even tho the weather was bad there was plenty to do in the area, we enjoyed the use of the boats
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Gaylord

I want to say thank you for allowing us a wonderful week in your home. The place is spacious and just as described. The lake and boats were great! Everyone had a great time and did a lot of relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Very comfortable stay. A few amenities were listed and were unable to be found, however, I would stay again. It felt like home away from home. A true log cabin experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heart Lake

We had a great time at the Heart Lake cottage. We had plenty of room to accommodate our group of six adults and three teens. The use of the boats and kayaks was especially nice. Great setting on a small lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heart Lake

Overall the place was beautiful and relaxing. The bed in the upstairs bedroom was too stiff and the grill was very dirty also the fishing was not good,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Shirley, Thanks for your comments, especially about the grille and bed. After your comment about the bed, we added a 3" memory foam pad to the bed and it is SO much better to sleep on. We even had several comments from our family about the bed. As for the grille, sorry and we have added instructions to our future renters to assure they clean the grille. We think someone used bbq sauce and the grille WAS a mess. As for fishing, it depends on the day. The next week, my son caught 7 largemouth bass, a Nothern, 4 trout (Splake) and several more small fish -- fishing is like the weather -- you just never know !! Thanks for your input and we DO appreciate it !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandchildren Get Away

Pontoon boat, paddle boat, and kayaks were a great added bonus for the kids. House was clean and just the right amount of TVs to keep the kids outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! It felt very private and serene as there were many days we were the only family on the water. The Owners have really stocked the home with guests in mind - we had anything we needed when cooking and really appreciated the grill and griddles available! There are so many options for activities including the cuts but also lots of games and puzzles. The home is also meticulously maintained and in great shape! We really appreciated all the notes and hints - the Owner has truly anticipated any questions you may have!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heart lake cottage

As advertised. A very cute, cozy and comfortable cabin on a beautiful inland lake. The cabin featured plenty of rooms, beds and elbow room. The grounds were well kept and the additional use of the pontoon boat, kayaks and other water toys added to an overall pleasant vacation. We would highly recommend this property as a good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Fun

This lake house is beautiful and stocked with everything you'll need for a wonderful stay. We especially loved the location, since it was close enough for our little ones to walk to their cousins a few doors down. We were really impressed with the lovingly selected decor that really adds to the "up north" feel. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer break finale

Had a very relaxing time spent with family. Loved the use of all the boats! Beautiful place with gorgeous sunsets! Plenty to do and games to play on a rainy day. As others had mentioned, kitchen was small, but functional. All in all, it was just what we needed before heading back to school!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Every summer our family finds a cottage to spend a week together relazing, swimming, fishing and juat hanging out. The cottage on Heart Lake met all of our needs. The only drawback was the fish were not biting. The cottage had ample room for all members of our family. We enjoyed our evening boat rides around the lake and appreciated that the boats were included with the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a larger group

Beautiful log cabin home on a small clean lake. We enjoyed the pontoon boat, kayaks and paddle boat. There wasn’t a fifth boat.Small kitchen but had all the cooking vessels you could need and plenty of dishes. The towels were plentiful and with the washer and dryer always more than enough for the eight of us. Bring beach towels as they are not provided. My handicapped sister was part of our group and it was assessable for her needs. Our only issue was the grills, they were quite dirty. The one near the kitchen was easily cleaned but the lakeside grill really couldn’t be used. The owner said he would look into it. Overall we greatly enjoyed our stay.
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Pontoon adventure
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Week long vacation

We stayed at this property for a week and the below is what we liked and dislike. Liked: Outdoor grounds were very accomodating for all of our needs/ wants The dock was nice and frequently used The outdoor kitchen prep station was used and a nice addition to the grill area We used the 2 kayaks frequently and had no issues with them Having the washer and dryer was nice as we were able to wash all of our clothes before coming home We had plenty of space for the group with the bedrooms Disliked: The main entertainment room of the house and the dining room/reading area should be switched. With a group of 10 we couldn't watch the same show on the rain day as there wasn't enough room. The basement area was seldomely used as the TV reception was constantly buffering Kitchen was small, but it was advertised as such, so not shocking when we arrived The backyard grill was dirty and was out of propane so wet didn't use it The frontyard grill was clean but was also out of propane so we didn't use it. The john boat battery was dead upon arrival so we didn't use it but once, and that was with the oars Not reviewable: We did not use the pontoon during our stay Not mentioned online: After reading the house rules and guidelines upon arrival, it was made clear that any propane or fuel that was used during our stay was to be refilled upon departure. I can understand this rule in consideration of the pontoon, but not for the 2 gas grills, unless they were emptied by the guests
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property. Perfect location with everything we needed for a great family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location: Excellent! 1 hour from Petsokey, Mackinaw City, Elk Rapids. 1.5 from Sleeping bear Dunes. 10 minutes from Gaylord. 15 to Grayling and Hartwick Pines.House: We had 8 people for 3 nights and had beds and stitting areas for all to be comfortable. Kitchen is a bit small for more than 1 person to be in there at a time, but we had the grill going and someone in the kitchen. All the utensils you need along with cups, glasses, plates and all the essentials. The wine cooler was a nice addition as well for additional space. Full fridge and freezer. Small dishwasher was nice to have as well. Beautiful Porch and swing in back. Mosquitos were out but not every day.Boats: Awesome!!! Great for boat rides or for fishing. Pontoon seated all 8 of us. Fished every day. 2 Kayaks used once and were great for 2 people to explore (one per kayak). Paddleboards were great. We just paddled the paddle boat and could not get the electric function to work.Dinning Room: Sits 8 comfortably maybe 10. Also another 4 person table nearby we used for playing cards.Highway: We could tell by the map we would be close to the highway. You can hear the road noise but not terrible and you get used to it for sure.Fishing: Tough lake to fish. Very deep close to shore. We did catch bass, rainbow trout (deep), crappie, bluegill, and rock bass. We had fun figuring out where the good spots were. VERY CLEAR water. Not many weeds at all. Can swim right from dock.Great Time! 5 Stars for sure. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at Heart Lake!

Property is exactly as advertised, and it was so amazing to have to variety of boats - especially the Pontoon. Kitchen is tiny, but it was great to have the prep station right outside the door. Beautiful, quiet lake, and spotless property. It accommodated 9 of us with no problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend your property! Plenty of space to accommodate 14 people! Wonderful view of the lake!! Spent most of our time on the back porch! Enjoyed all of the boats, swimming, fishing & relaxing on the deck!! Beautiful sunsets!! Beautiful setting!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vacation!

Perfect house, very nice clean and deep lake - everyone enjoyed! Many thanks to the owners for the opportunity!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeview Property

This place was absolutely fantastic! Plenty of room for the 12 family members. Everything was labeled as to where it needed to be stored. Boats and Kayaks were stored perfectly by the making it easier to store the boats by the dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had an amazing time at this location. The property, grounds, beach, everything was just perfect. It is a well stocked house with lots of kitchen utensils available for our sizable group. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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