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River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Living Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Brutus, MI
  • Place, Cheboiganing Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes

Completely remodeled in 2021 this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located on the Crooked River with dock and covered boat port. Bring your boat or rent one and explore several rivers and lakes. The house is very spacious with an open floorplan and soaring 2-story ceiling. All-new kitchen, appliances, baths, flooring, furniture, etc.. The large master suite with a king bed has its own bathroom. The 2nd bedroom is very cozy with a queen bed. The loft has two trundle beds that pull out into kings. Enjoy the roomy deck and fire pit on the river watching all the boats passing by. Ride your boat up river into Crooked Lake or head down river into Burt, Indian River, then Mullet Lake.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2180632vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Brutus

Located in Brutus, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Brutus, MI

What's nearby

  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Burt Lake - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Crooked Lake - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hidden River Golf and Casting Club - 12 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brutus Camp Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Burt Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Cheboiganing Preserve. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and University of Michigan Biological Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

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

Brutus vacation

Beautiful property! The cabin was very nice and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for us coming from Traverse City and traveling to Mackinac Island, Petoskey, tunnel of trees, etc. house was exactly as pictured. Host was responsive, and we loved the fire pit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel B.

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

Crooked River fishing trip

We have stayed at many VRBO rentals over the years and this one is one of the best. Very clean and well supplied for all a family needs for a week stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thank you Marcel. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here. Very peaceful! Great location on Crooked River. Enjoyed star gazing on Lake Michigan shoreline. Fall colors were starting to pop. Eatery’s in the area are great. Always love running over to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Kitchen is setup well so we did breakfast and a few lunches right there. Overall really enjoyed our time. Look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Husband and wife

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was outstanding. The host is very quick with communication and we could not have been happier with the quality and condition of the home. The location on the river is more than we anticipated. I’m certain that we will be making this an annual spot to relax. The neighborhood is very quiet. The river is entertaining with boat traffic in and out of Burt Lake and the fishing in Burt Lake is world class.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thanks Patrick and love the pictures. Come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Fantastic property

Our family had a wonderful stay. Marc’s home is absolutely beautiful, and we enjoyed fishing from the dock, golfing nearby, and exploring the towns and beaches close to the property. We cannot say enough great things about this special home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Perfect Summer Stay

My family and I stayed a week up at this amazing spot and had the time of our lives. From the beautiful home, perfect location, wildlife, boating... this was the ideal up north Michigan Vacation. Marc was a great host and we'll rebook!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Peaceful Get Away

Home was very updated and fully stocked in all areas. Communication with Marc was quick and easy. Location ideal for golfing, shopping, gaming and boating. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

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

Inland Waterway heaven

Great updated home to enjoy all the Inland Waterway has to offer. Marc was a great host and replied promptly to all questions. I'd recommend to anyone. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2024
Thank you so much, please come again. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy J.

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

Fall Getaway

The house was just as advertised. The owners have thought about everything that you could need and have it available. The house is well located. It was an easy drive to many towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

BEAUTIFUL Place! Easy access to lakes!

There is no better place to access Burt Lake or Crooked Lake quickly! Everything is new inside- a great cottage. The deck is awesome for relaxation/dinner/drinks. Great fire pit. Great spot to dock your boat that is covered. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thank you Ryan. Please come again. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Great property

This property was perfect for us and it was recently remodeled perfectly. It was a quiet and accommodated our boat and friends boat. The property had all that you would need for a week at the lake. The owner was great on communication too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Heather, Thank you for the kind review and please come again. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

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

Great home on water

Marc’s property was very clean and comfortable! The kitchen was well equipped and the neighborhood was quiet. We enjoyed the fire pit and sitting on the deck in the evenings. Communication with Marc was easy and prompt. We would recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2024
Thank you for the feedback. Come again. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Fabulous rental

We loved our stay at this home! The home is clean and well equipped with all the amenities you need. We especially loved sitting on the back deck and watching the boats go by. We rented a pontoon boat ourselves and enjoyed boating and swimming on Burt Lake. I would definitely recommend booking here and would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you Jennifer for the wonderful review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

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

Perfect spot!

My family and I thought this was the perfect spot for us to enjoy the river, Burt Lake, downtown Petoskey and next time we’ll also visit Mackinaw. This river seemed quieter than others nearby and Burt Lake is beautiful! The house is gorgeous with so many updates. The owners were great communicators and truly wanted to make sure we were comfortable and having a great week. Highly recommend the area and this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thank you Leigh, for the nice review. SO glad you enjoyed your stay, come again. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week. Marc’s communication and planning are excellent. The house has been updated and is very clean. Great amenities provided like bikes, kayaks and yard games. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils and supplies. We brought our boat. There is plenty of parking and loved the boat port. The central air worked great throughout the house during the hot days. It is relaxing to sit on the deck and watch the boat traffic go by. The neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet. Easy access to Burt Lake and Crooked Lake. We would definitely stay again.Thanks Marc and Diane!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you Brent for the nice review and please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Will Be Back Some Day

This place was the cutest little cabin, it was very beautifully renovated. Sitting outside by the river was the most relaxing I could have asked for and fishing for my husband was great having his boat in the well for easier fishing. The neighbors were great and even invited us to eat with them. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Will stay again no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

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

Perfectly peaceful

Wonderful stay! House appeared a little larger in pictures but our group of 6 never felt cramped and bedroom locations were perfect for everyone’s privacy. Location right on river was ideal for boating as it was a short ride from Crooked River to Burt Lake and exploring Indian River to Mullet Lake was easy as well. Owner providing access to his covered dock made everything stress free and helped to create family memories we will never forget on this cute and quaint property. Also provided lots of amenities and could tell lots of care went into the home to make it feel like it was our own. Highly recommend staying there as it made our trip up north more relaxing than ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2024
Lisa, Thank you for the review. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tricia d.

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

Excellent vacation property

My family of 5 stayed in this home for 7 nights. It was very clean and was very well stocked with tons of essentials. We really enjoyed the fire pit and watching the boats (slowly) go by. It is truly a relaxing place to stay! We also did a lot of exploring of nearby towns- Petosky, Charlevoix, and Mackinaw Island. This home was a perfect location to see it all! Marc was excellent to deal with and communicated very well. Check out was a breeze. We would love to stay here again…definitely our favorite rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Tricia. Please come again. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

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

Quiet, Central, River Lodge

The location of this property was perfect for us ... on a river that exits into Burt Lake, and also a short 30 minute drive to Petosky, Douglas Lake, and up to Mackinac. There were 5 of us and we fit perfectly in the house: my son loved having the loft upstairs to himself, my parents had their bedroom / bathroom and my husband and I had our own bedroom / bathroom. Everything was clean, and if you have ever been to a VRBO that was not stocked, you know how important this is: EVERYTHING you need is there in the house. We loved fishing and canoeing in the river (there are canoes at the property). We rented a boat from Burt Lake for a couple days and the boat slip made it so easy to come and go. It was a wonderful experience. My son is 9 years old and my other is almost 80 ... and they both enjoyed their stay, so it was a great place for all ages!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you Mindy for the review, please come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry K.

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

Quiet Getaway

The property is very nice and maintained well. A little warm up in the loft. It sits on a shallow connecting river with boat traffic in a no wake zone - it was nice but not very good for off shore fishing. If you want to fish, have or rent a boat to get to the lakes. A downfall is that it’s a 20-30 minute drive to stores and restaurants. But, all the area is nice and you’re close to Mackinaw City and Petowskey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2021
Larry, thanks for the feedback. Yes, renting or having a boat really adds to the experience. As for the loft; sorry it does not help you, but we just added a portable A/C, which also provides some cooling to the lower areas as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Family vacation

We spent 9 nights on the crooked river in this very cute home! The outdoor space is amazing. A nice deck with very nice furniture. A great fire pit. A covered boat dock. We spent most of our time on the lakes and rivers. Inside is cozy and has everything you need. The kitchen is well stocked. The house stayed pretty cool considering there isn’t AC throughout. The house is newly renovated and you tell the owners take pride their home! We look forward to returning!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Quaint Cottage

The epitome of a quaint cottage! Marc’s place is updated and was a great size for our family of six. You could not ask for a better location. Being on the river that accessed both lakes was special. The outside grounds of this cottage are perfection! From the view of the river, to the boat dock, to the amazing porch, the fire pit, even the porch furniture was perfect! All this while also offering an incredibly large grassy area for our kids to run around and kick a soccer ball. We were impressed! The best part of the interior is the large bay window. There are two comfy swivel chairs where you can see everything going on outside. The cottage has everything you need in terms of kitchen supplies etc… very well stocked. I think they thought of everything! And I’ll end with this, in today’s modern age unplugging is very hard to do. My kids really played together and had an awesome time just hanging out with each other in a way I haven’t seen since the invention of the iPad. I think they made lasting memories together and this might have been the very best part of the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Erin, Thank you so much for this amazing review especially that last part about the kids. As parents of three we could not agree more. Please come again. Marc
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie Z.

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

Peaceful, beautiful, well-kept

We had a fantastic time at this property during our week's stay. Interior: It's clear the owners have put work into updating the property. Size is typical of a cabin rental in this area in this price range. The kitchen was well-appointed and bathrooms were nicely updated. The two bedrooms were good sized and the loft could have easily fit a 3rd person. Outside: Beautiful deck with sun chairs and a 6-person table. Lots of green space for a tent, cornhole (provided), and fishing off the dock. There was a really nice firepit with chairs. Dock: Very nice covered boat port and dock for storing our rental boat. Location: It's a bit remote...about 10 minutes to "town" and about 20 minutes to Harbor Springs or Petosky. Very low traffic, which made it great for road running and walking. The house sits on a river between Burt Lake and I believe Walloon Lake. It was ~15 minute boat ride to Burt Lake. Other: there were a couple bikes we used which were great. No wifi, which we didn't realize but turned out to be fine. Verizon had some coverage, but ATT was very poor service. No central air...there was a portable unit upstairs, but we really didn't need it with the temperatures and a nice breeze from the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Hello Marjorie, Thank you for the complete review. Please come again. Marc PS. We are connected to Crooked Lake, Burt Lake and Mullet Lake.

About the host

Hosted by Marc Alexander

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Why they chose this property

The location on the river is very rare and special with a view of nature and people enjoying the water.

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