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Beautiful, recently renovated cottage on all-sports Pretty Lake in Mecosta, MI.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mecosta, MI
  • Place, Pretty Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big John Brown Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saddlebag Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, recently renovated cottage on all-sports Pretty Lake in Mecosta, MI.

All new appliances, dishwasher, air conditioning, wifi, cable, fire pit, and 50 feet of sandy beach with row boat. Beautiful sunsets. No wake zone from 7:30pm to 10:30am - nice for kayaking and fishing. Great for catching walleye, blue gill, bass, and pike. Bring your own power boat or waverunner and enjoy skiing tubing or wakeborading. Several great restaurants in the area as well as a winery, golf courses, and bike trails with an ice cream polar and grocery store nearby.

All linens provided, but please bring your own beach towels.
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 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

Pets allowed
At owners discrection
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings only available for 7 days from Saturday—Saturday.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7167944
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mecosta

Mecosta is home to this cottage. Clear Lake Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pretty Lake and Big John Brown Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Mecosta, MI

What's nearby

  • Pretty Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big John Brown Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Saddlebag Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Central Michigan University - 42 min drive - 61.8 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 50 min drive - 74.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Williams Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪K J's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stone House Vinyards - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hadley's Country Kitchen - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, recently renovated cottage on all-sports Pretty Lake in Mecosta, MI. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful, recently renovated cottage on all-sports Pretty Lake in Mecosta, MI. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, recently renovated cottage on all-sports Pretty Lake in Mecosta, MI. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, recently renovated cottage on all-sports Pretty Lake in Mecosta, MI. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, recently renovated cottage on all-sports Pretty Lake in Mecosta, MI. located?

Situated in Mecosta, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pretty Lake, Big John Brown Lake and Saddlebag Lake. Jehnsen Lake and Horsehead Lake are also within 2 miles (3 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. 25 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Great place

Great place. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrzej k.

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

Nice little cottage on the lake

Everything was as advertised,very clean inside,host very responsive.I would highly recommend this cottage to everyone who like relax on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2024
Thank you for your nice review! You have a lovely family and we are so happy that you had such a nice time at Sandy Toes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laci I.

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

Lakeside Fun

Our family of four enjoyed a relaxing week at Sandy Toes Cottage. The lake was a great size for our two kiddos ages five and nine. They both enjoyed the kayak and paddle board as well as the pontoon. Plenty of fish caught through the week including bass, perch, pike, and bluegill. The Bluegill Campground store is a short walk or bike ride away for some candy or supplies. The cottage was very clean and kitchen was well stocked. Neighbors are close on one side, but privacy fences work well. Not much of a sandy area/beach to play in and build sand castles, but the water is shallow near the edge and provides a nice area to swim. Ron and Sue were wonderful hosts and kindly helped us after we had some car trouble. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
We enjoyed having your family stay at Sandy Toes, and so glad you had a great vacation! Sue 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Waterside and relaxing

Clean water side cottage with paddle boat and kayaks. Great little place to chill and enjoy the outdoors
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Just what we needed.

Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary l.

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

Great Stay at Pretty Lake

Sandy Toes cottage at Pretty Lake was cute and clean and provided all the amenities you could ask for - well stocked kitchen and bath, WiFi, and firepit, as well as a kayak and more for enjoying the lake. Pretty Lake is beautiful and clean, and is nice and sandy right in front of the cottage. Communication with the owner was easy and they always responded quickly. Very nice stay! I definitely recommended Sandy Toes Cottage!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

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

Perfect relaxing Cottage

This cottage was charming and laid out nice. Morning coffee on the nice patio was just what I really enjoyed. It was very quite and peaceful. Everyone is very friendly didn't matter if we're walking, driving or on the boat everyone waived and said Hi. The hosts were charming and were there for questions and/or anything we needed. The cottage came complete with everything we needed. Highly recommend "Sandy Toes" on Pretty Lake
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela V.

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

Family fun

Enjoyed the pontoon, kayak, and paddle board. Lake was peaceful and we enjoyed fishing, swimming, and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette R.

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

Nice place to relax

We enjoyed the lake and fishing. The property was as listed---updated, clean, and well appointed. There isn't much close by but if you enjoy relaxing, this is a great place to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk N.

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

It doesn’t get much better than this!

The whole experience was fantastic! Ron & Sue are very warm and friendly. Everything was taken care of and they will take care of anything that arises. The water craft offered is more than you will usually find (paddle board, kayak, row boat, paddle boat and daily pontoon rental at a reasonable price!). They have the place set up with so many options while on the lake. My family really enjoyed themselves on this trip. You don’t know what you are going to get the first time at a place and Sandy Toes far exceeded my expectations 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Thank you Kirk, we’re so happy you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Toes. We love making sure our guests have a wonderful vacation! Sue 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Sandy Toes, Pretty Lake

The rental process was seamless and I enjoyed the fishing and the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2021
Thanks Brian! Sue 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Sandy Toes at Pretty Lake

Had a great and relaxing vacation. The decor of the cottage was welcoming and had everything we needed. The weather was not ideal but the kids didn't seem to mind. Very friendly neighbors added to the enjoyment of the cottage, and the boats and kayaks were a hit. The lake is shallow with a sandy bottom perfect for the little ones. The owners Ron and Sandy were very helpful and easily accessible by phone or text. All in all Sandy Toes is highly recommended for a relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

Awesome

What a great relaxing week in a cute cottage with a great view, awesome fishing, swimming and campfires!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Cute cottage, fun for families

We rented Sandy Toes for a family trip before school starts, and really enjoyed our stay there. The cottage is nicely decorated, and even better in person than in the pictures. Our kids caught dozens of fish, kayaked, paddle boarded, and loved taking boat rides on the pontoon (I would definitely recommend renting it). The lake was so peaceful...during the week we were often the only boat out on the water. Ron and Sue were wonderful, and so quick to respond to our questions. Another huge bonus for us is that we could bring our dog. He enjoyed the lake too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica m.

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

Great vacation spot for families

Our family of 4 had a very enjoyable week at the cottage. It was clean, had everything we needed and the owners were very responsive to questions. The location is great for swimming with a sandy bottom and it was shallow past the dock. The kids also loved fishing from the dock, going out on the pontoon boat, the kayak, and the pedal boat. The best part for us was sitting by the fire at night and enjoying the stars. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Toes The picture of your 7 year old with the big bass he caught is priceless-definitely suitable for framing! Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Wonderful week at the cottage!!

Wonderful hosts with the cutest decorated cottage ever! Enjoyed everything—— campfires swimming family time. You could not ask for anything else to make a lakefront trip better!! Loved it Thank u Sue and Ron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2020
You guys were great! Hope to see you again next summer. 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Sandy Toes

What a beautiful location and sunsets were spectacular! The owners were great to work with and were very considerate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Sandy toes is a great place!

We had a great time at Sandy Toes. The cottage was well clean and had recently been updated. The kitchen had all the cooking items we needed. Sue and Ron were great, extremely friendly and helpful. If you stay here, which you should, rent the pontoon boat to explore the lake. It will amplify your experience. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2020
Thank you for the kind words, Bruce! We enjoyed meeting you and your family, and we are glad you chose Sandy Toes for your vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

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

Weekend fun

Great time and great amenities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great place

The cottage was new inside and out, the views were perfect, and the owners were nice and cordial.definitely stay again
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your kind words, James! It was a pleasure renting to you - our goal is to always make sure whoever stays at our cottage is comfortable , and has a wonderful and relaxing experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Relaxing week

My entire family enjoyed our stay at Sandy Toes! Everything we needed was at the house. Fully stocked. My kids have asked to visit again next summer. Great beach area for the kids!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Excellent Cottage on a very nice lake

Susan and Ron were great and the property is nicer than the pictures. Great lake and things to do around it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

We had an awesome weekend here. The hosts were great.

We loved this property. Very easy access to the lake. Everything was new and well done, we really loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the kind words-we enjoyed having you as guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilie M.

Wonderful get away on a great little lake!

This was our first VRBO rental, will definitely do it again. The owners were a couple doors down and very nice and quick to reply to all communications. The house was very comfortable, clean and really cute (if you enjoy design and decor like me). Plenty of seating indoor and out. The lake is gorgeous and clean and surprisingly quiet for a July weekend. Kids had a great time fishing and swimming and building campfires. I hope to return to this same rental next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Great house on Pretty Lake

We thoroughly enjoyed our time on Pretty Lake. The house was perfect for our family and was all it was advertised to be. The lake was clean and provided lots of fun for the kids. The owners Susan and Ron are good people and I would recommend renting from them, we are considering a return trip already. The lake provided good fishing, we even caught a good size bass right from the dock area. Great area for having a camp fire. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Your family was a delight, come back anytime!

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