Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4
(Now INCLUDES use of Pontoon Boat PLUS 2 Kayaks, 2 Paddleboards and an Electric Powered Paddleboat!)
SPECIAL -- 10 DAYS OVER JULY 4 WEEK -- YOU GET BOTH WEEKENDS AND THE 4TH STARTING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH AND CHECK OUT ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH -- REVIEW THE CALENDAR FOR THIS 10 DAYS AND CONTACT THE OWNER FOR SCHEDULING IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO BOOK WITH VRBO (we may need to adjust VRBOs rules).
WEEKLY RENTAL ONLY FROM JUNE 1st TO SEPTEMBER 1st FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY. To rent, select a week from Saturday to Saturday for rates and availability during this time.
Beautiful log cabin home on the crystal clear and ALL Sports Heart Lake with the use of FIVE boats. Fully furnished home on east shore, sandy swim area and dock your boat on a Shore Station. Great views, including spectacular sunsets. Modern kitchen with seating for 10 plus 4 more in adjoining family room. Formal living room for adults and TV room off kitchen with fireplace. Expansive lakeside deck and covered patio overlook the lake. This two story home includes 4 bedrooms + loft, 2 baths, plus full house air conditioning, plus laundry room. The lot features mature maples, oaks, pines and is shaded most of the day – sun is lakeside on the beach and dock. Perfect vacation home features a beach with chairs, dock, paddle boat, 18' Pontoon Boat with 25 hp Honda outboard, rowboat with trolling motor, two kayaks, a large deck with grill, a swing with a view and a fire pit for the evening. Stay on Heart Lake just 15 minutes from downtown Gaylord shopping, golf at 17 championship golf courses within 15 miles including: Otsego Club, Treetops Resort, Michaywe / Pines, Black Forest / Wilderness and The Lake and The Loon
For More Information: Please email us for more information, pictures and to check the latest availability and LAST MINUTE DISCOUNTS. We will work with you to make this a most enjoyable vacation or weekend retreat.
This rental INCLUDES FIVE boats for your and your families' pleasure: -- 18' Pontoon Boat with 25HP Honda outboard (electric start) (NEW 2022) -- Paddle Boat for 5 persons with Peddle Power AND Electric Motor (NEW 2021) -- "NEW" TWO 12' Single Person Kayaks -- "NEW" TWO Paddleboards
A great way to enjoy the lake for fishing, wakeboarding/tubing, and seeing all around the lake !!
The beach has 88-feet of sand frontage and great swimming, with a dock. The lake is one of the cleanest lakes in Michigan !! There are no weeds, there is plenty of sand and the water is about 4 feet deep at 50 feet from shore. The lake is deep (135' in center) and is an all sports lake with “quiet times” from 7:30 pm to 11:00 am in which there is no high-speed boating – a real advantage for a quiet evening to cruise around the lake, for the fishermen and to enjoy the sunset in peace and quiet. Boating, fishing, jet skiing, sailing, white sand beach, clean water, sunsets – it is all there at your front door. From lake deck, you can enjoy cooking and eating your meals at the lakeside and be a part of the beach scene while being in the shade – or you can enjoy the sun on the beach or the dock. Heart Lake is the perfect location for families with kids, boats, jet skis, fishermen, golfers, skiers, snowboarders, snowmobiles, hunters, bicycles, canoes, kayaks, hikers, bird watchers and more.
We really appreciate your rental this summer and we want to make your vacation special during your week of vacation -- And we think that Heart Lake will provide a very special time and place for your family !! As you can see, we are taking many special precautions to ensure that our home will be safe for you and your family.
Many thanks for your rental and we hope you will be able to travel to our summer home and enjoying it as much as we do !!
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Amenities
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Dryer
Free WiFi
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Gym
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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 first aid kit
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 does it cost to stay at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4?
As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart Lake Log Home, Pontoon + 5 BOATS, Sandy Lake; Family Vacation. SPECIAL 7/4 on 11 Apr, 2026 start from S$547, 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 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 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Big Bradford Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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!
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.
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
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.
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,
Shirley B.
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 !
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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!!
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
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!
The adults had a relaxing vacation with rocking chairs on the veranda, three loons out in the water, lots of room to play games and cards and I luved the small kitchen cause no one could bother me when I was cooking.
Would rent again!
Cleanest property I’ve ever rented. Yard is impeccable too. Comfortable and attractive furnishings. Disappointed there was no beach as advertised for kids but it was still great. Owner very responsive and kind.
We had 13 to 14 adults throughout the week. I've rented several properties and this home was very well equipped. It lacked for nothing. The lake is beautiful. The covered porches are wonderful and we enjoyed the dock and the boats. If you love to spend time in the kitchen, this place is not for you. It's a one person kitchen. Very well equipped, but extremely small. Second complaint is the pull out bed in the basement is unusable. Luckily we had brought a queen blow up. The mattress was very thin and uncomfortable. I would rent again but I would bring more bath towels. So, I highly recommend! It's a beautiful place.
Beautiful log house with a well-stocked kitchen, plus boats and toys for the lake. Out party of 8 stayed quite comfortably. The house is well-appointed and well-maintained.