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Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home

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A two-story house with a covered porch and a wooden deck leading to a sandy area.
A two-story house with a balcony, a view of the water, and a dock.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a patterned rug.
A wooden dining room with a round table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a TV, and large windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Otsego Lake State Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Hartwick Pines State Park, while Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 34 min drive - 51.9 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 42 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 48 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mulligans - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home on 17 Sept 2027 start from £639, 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.

How much is parking at Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gaylord holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Otsego Lake and Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Loon Golf Resort are also within 3 miles (5 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. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on Otsego

Very clean, well maintained property. Very nice, sandy beach for kids or adults to enjoy. Great porch/patio facing the water. Cabin was very cozy and had great space in the common areas to accommodate our family. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2020
Kyle, Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing our cabin for your vacation. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Otsego Lake Cottage

Great location, amazing outdoor space, fully stocked kitchen with every utensil imaginable. As discussed with the owner, the inside is need of some TLC. Can’t wait to see the improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Thanks for the comments. We admit we've neglected the inside while completing our outdoor upgrades. Our feeling is that most people will enjoy the beach and the deck but still wanted some comforts on the inside. We ensure the kitchen remains fully stocked, our bathrooms and bedrooms are cleaned before our guests arrive and try and make the stay as comfortable as possible. We are planning a few inside projects for next year, especially the lower lever carpeting. We will update our photos when the projects are complete. It's unfortunate this review is only a 2 star overall. I would encourage everyone to read other reviews, especially if you are wanting to enjoy a beachfront vacation in Northern Michigan.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

Great home and even more perfect beach. My 18 month, 3 and 6 year old grandchildren played on the beach and swam in water only knee high up to end of dock. The paddle board and kayak provided were great fun! The deck was beautiful and enjoyed by all. We didn’t need to bring anything—beach chairs, toys, towels, kitchen essentials all provided. We are looking forward to our next year visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks for the review. We look forward to seeing you in 2020. Look for some more improvements!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North at it's Finest

Beautiful home. Plenty of space inside to relax, nice seating for meals inside and out. Bed situation was fabulous - mattresses all comfortable and linens plentiful and great quality. Kitchen had all of the items we needed. Grill was easy to use. Kayak and paddle board were a super addition, we were on the lake and enjoying the sunshine. Great internet, plenty of hot water. All of the amenities to make a great get-away weekend in Michigan's Up North.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2020
Janell, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear you all enjoyed yourselves on the lake. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the future. Randy
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location on the beach

We had a great weekend on the lake, the only reason I'm saying four stars is because all the bedrooms are upstairs and there is no AC in the cottage so in the middle of July the upstairs was 90+ degrees even with the windows open. I would go back there on a weekend it wasn't going to be hot. The owner was very responsive and helpful with questions I had regarding my stay. We made sure we cleaned up after ourselves and left the place how we found it, so we were able to get our deposit back. Very family friendly home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Based on your recommendation we added AC on the upper level in 2017. Thanks for helping us make our cottage even a better place to spend your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Perfect

The property was exactly as described. Very clean and orderly. Everything was very easy to find. The owner came out to greet us and answer any questions. Communication was open and helpful. We had a wonderful stay. The location was exactly where I wanted to be. The sleeping accommodations met our needs. The kitchen and bathrooms were spotless clean, as was the rest of the home. We had a wonderful 3-day get-away. I hope he has an opening when we plan our next vacation. I would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2020
Thank you Sandra for taking time to write such a great review. So happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you in the future...Randy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Cottage!

The weather was less than ideal during our stay which was a big bummer. We had 4 adults and a 3 and 1 year old. But the cottage was so cozy and the deck was perfect to sit and watch the storms or enjoy the outdoors even if it was raining. The beach was so great, just what I was looking for for the kids. The neighbors are a lot closer than it looked in the pictures. It was fine though. They had everything we needed. We even visited Gaylord and some of the things it offers to keep us busy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

Rance, one of the property managers, was so thoughtful & easy to communicate with. We absolutely loved this cottage & we will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice beach vacation

Overall we enjoyed our trip at this cottage- just wished it was a little warmer and less windy (that's Michigan for you). Kids enjoyed the shallow water and sandy bottom. They also liked jumping off the dock. We had a little trouble with leaves piling up on the beach and in the water but the owner did come and clean up most of it. Perhaps consider hiring someone to maintain the beach for your renters if this happens in the future? Also if bringing a boat, make sure to bring items to secure it in the water or on the beach. It was VERY windy for several days during our stay and I'm not sure if that's typical weather for Gaylord, but it's best to be prepared or risk damaging your boat. Fishing in Otsego lake was tough for us; we did not catch much even with much effort. The interior of the cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The beds were also very comfortable and the cabin was clean upon arrival. We did have trouble with the circuit breaker blowing often when the air conditioner was running as it appears many outlets are connected to one circuit (upstairs lighting/outlets, 2 air conditioners, refrigerator, and downstairs bathroom). Not too big of a problem for us but could become a problem for renters in the heat of summer. Some outlets upstairs were also quite loose which could pose a fire hazard. Would suggest updating electrical items upstairs and getting rid of broken dresser. Overall we did enjoy our stay and our kids had tons of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet week on the lake.

We had a wonderful time. Lake and area was quiet. Rance was helpful and concerned about our comfort. The lake was rough a couple of days. No fish biting even though we saw a few. Overall a great time. Thank you Rance for going the extra mile checking on our comfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Ostego Getaway

Loved being right on the beach, front deck was beautiful. Bedrooms were less than desired, but overall everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2021
Thanks for choosing our home for you vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent choice for families!!!

We had 8 people ages 8 months- 40 and this house was perfect for all of us!! The beach was a hit with our kiddos, including the nice new porch for the adults! We loved it, and we’ll be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2021
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

The home, the location, the setting, the owners were all great. Just what we were looking for and hoping for. The pictures were spot on what to expect. Swimming area was ideal. My 8 yr old and 6 yr loved jumping off the dock, building in the sand and attempting to catch fish off the dock. Beach gets aftn sun so one morning we went and played mini golf which is attached to a wild animal museum. They liked that a lot too! My 8 yr learned to kayak and is a pretty good driver. All in all it was a nice, relaxing week. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2020
Emmy, We’re so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your vacation. Thank you for choosing our home for your stay and taking time to write a review. We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Randy & Rance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Week

What a great week we had!! We had 6 adults and 4 children and had plenty of space. Getting in the car to come home is the first time I left the cottage all week! The beach and lake was just perfect for our family! The deck was our living space for the week! The kitchen is stocked perfectly and we had everything we needed! Rance and Randy are wonderful and answer any questions you have immediately!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2020
Kathy...so glad to hear you all enjoyed yourselves. We look forward to seeing you again soon and thanks for taking time to write such a great review. Randy & Rance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

This is our second time staying here. Perfect getaway! Kids had a blast swimming and playing on the large sand beach. Fishing was good. The deck with overhang was a perfect place for our 10 month old to play out of the sun. The cottage exceeded our needs. Rance and Randy both were great and very accommodating. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2020
Thanks Jay for your kind words. Glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to seeing you next year. Randy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome weekend ☀️😎

We had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We wished we would have been able to stay longer. We’d love to come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2020
Jami, Thanks for choosing our home for your vacation. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible experience, hospitality unlike any other. The owner was very polite and explained everyth

Incredible experience, hospitality unlike any other. The owner was very polite and explained everything very clearly. Thank you so much for everything!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2020
Mohamad, Thank you for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look foreword to seeing you again in the future. Randy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location! Great Beach!

Loved this place, it was exactly what we needed. Kids loved the beach right out the front door and the sandy bottom. Kayaks were great and the lake was amazing! Thanks for sharing your home with us!!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks Trevor...we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Supreme sunsets

Three generations of our family enjoyed a wonderful week at this well equipped cottage. The beautiful beach was great for waterskiing and tubing as well as soaking up the sun and later in the evenings for cookouts and campfires. We definitely plan to return next year. Many thanks for a great stay. Linda
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great review Linda...looking forward to seeing you next year. Randy and Rance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Vacation!

The cottage was roomy, clean, and located right on the beach. We loved making s’mores in the fire pit provided and watching fireworks over the lake from the front deck. Thank you for such great hospitality!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Glad to hear you all enjoyed our cottage. We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Vacation

The beach was beautiful and perfect for our little kids. The sand was great and the water was so clear. The cabin was clean and everything we needed was there for our use. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind review. Hope to have you all back soon! Randy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic family vacation spot !!

We enjoyed our family getaway for 4 nights with 7 adults and 4 small children at this great spot. The house was very clean upon arrival. My favorite thing about the house was the beautiful new deck It is very large and has a great speaker system that we enjoyed. The living furniture is very nice and the beach and water level was perfect for the 2-4 year olds. They loved the sand area There is a hose around the house but a suggestion would be to have a little wood or cement area with a hose right before you go up onto the deck so not to track so much sand up there. They have lots of sand toys, a nice paddle board and fishing poles that were nice to use We would recommend this beach house to anyone. Thank you to owners for sharing your house with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy beach!

I admit, we rented this house because of it's sandy beach that leads you to the water. Well, I wasn't disappointed!!! The sand was clean of debris and the walkway was prefect for when your feet were clean and you wanted them to stay that way. The availability of a kayak and paddle board was great. The little ones were on the beach all day and evening or they were in the water playing. The porch was a perfect place to relax in the shade, have a drink, or have dinner with a beautiful view. We even celebrated our granddaughter's 4th birthday on the deck. She felt so special. The house itself was very clean and we appreciate that so much. It should be noted that the bedrooms upstairs are; the master bedroom, a loft that has 3 beds, (no privacy), and one bedroom that you have to walk through to get to the bathroom. We made it work, but other people may find it an inconvenience. The master bedroom has windows facing the water and is just beautiful. Thank you for our awsome vacation home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great place for a relaxing vacation!

Being right on the lake was amazing. The beach was perfect for my little girls. It’s pretty shallow for awhile so my daughters were able to play in the water. The deck was a wonderful place to enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Only thing I would suggest is to bring extra fans as it can get hot in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
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