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Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage

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Lakeside view of the cottage
Exterior
View of greatroom, kitchen and loft.
Interior
Great room with stone fireplace. Kitchen and dining areas are to the left

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage

Enjoy dazzling sunsets from your deck overlooking scenic Burt Lake!

Home Features:
Our cottage features a bright, open floor plan with a loft. You can relax inside with stunning lake views through the two-story “wall of windows” overlooking the water, or feel the cool lake breezes on the screened-in porch with attached deck. There are pine ceilings throughout and a stone fireplace for an authentic 'rustic' feel, as well as a large, modern kitchen, and full-sized laundry room. The cottage is our family's 'home away from home'. We only rent it out a few weeks a year.

Property Features:
The secluded, wooded lot includes 90 feet of private beachfront. Enjoy listening to the waves wash up against the beautiful smooth rock beach, or take a relaxing swim off the end of the dock, where the lake depth is about three feet, with a sandy bottom, for approximately 100 feet beyond the end of the dock. Burt lake is crystal clear - PERFECT FOR SWIMMING!! A twelve-acre nature preserve immediately behind the property and the 'Seven Springs' nature preserve about a mile away offer great hiking. The property also includes a buoy for mooring small (less than 21ft) boats and the use of both a canoe and a kayak. Two of the bedrooms feature queen-sized beds, one of the bedrooms includes a bunk bed and another twin bed, and the fourth, smaller, bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed.

Area Features:
Burt lake is on northern Michigan’s “inland waterway” that includes a chain of four lakes and four fully navigable rivers. Nearby attractions include Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Bridge, and the charming resort towns of Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Sport and pontoon boat rentals are available at several local marinas. Other nearby activities include hiking, golf, horseback riding, and canoe and rafting trips.

SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The cottage does not have WiFi or cable TV service.
- We are on the windy side of the lake. While the lake is generally calm, this means that outdoor fires and overnight boat mooring are not permitted.
- Burt lake state park is about 5 miles away and has a good boat launch, and several local marinas offer short-term boat slip rentals. Unfortunately, renters are not permitted to use the boat hoist.
- Occupancy is strictly limited to 8 people. We are on a quiet, family-oriented beach, and we want to keep good relations with our neighbors!

Keywords: Lake Cottage

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
No outdoor fires
No overnight boat mooring
Boat mooring only to mooring buoy. No boat mooring to dock

Important information

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this cottage is on a lake. Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Burt Lake State Park and Melvin Family Hiking and Biking Trails. Chillermania! and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 27 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 39 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 48 min drive - 79.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 48 min drive - 79.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yaz’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Noka - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Seasons of the North Winery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage?

As of 18 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage on 23 Mar, 2026 start from S$319, 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 Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Burt Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chillermania! and Indian River Golf Club. Devoe Beach and Big Bear Adventures are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Beautiful lakehouse

Lakehouse is beautiful and spacious. Washer and dryer a huge plus. House doesn’t have air conditioning and this was a problem with an unseasonable heat wave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best week! The house was great and had everything you could need. Only complaint is all the rocks, zebra mussels and no sandy beach. I do realize not really anything the homeowner can do with regards to those issues. Was hard for my youngest two to enjoy the water, and make sure to bring water shoes. We’ve been boating on Burt lake for years and never realized how rocky some parts are. We still had a great time and kids still ask if we can go back daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

The Perfect Cottage Experience

My family and i have stayed at this cottage 4 times and it never disapoints. Its got fantastic space with large community room but also space to have some privacy. I stay in the master suite downstairs and my sister and her family stay upstairs. I love the views, water and woodss
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

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

Amazing “Up North” retreat

My family thoroughly enjoyed this property. It was our first time to Burt Lake/Indian River, however it would be our last. The best rating that I can provide is that we look forward to staying here again. The sunsets are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Awesome place

Beautiful clear water. Cool days 20 degrees cooler than the record temps in Ohio. Lots of lake toys. Beautiful house. It was awesome. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Family Vacation

Joe’s lake house was perfect for our family vacation. We had everything we needed with lots of room to spread out. We enjoyed the lake time, visits to nearby towns like Petoskey, the local restaurants, and of course, Mackinac Island. What a beautiful, peaceful place with amazing sunsets! Thank you, Joe, for sharing your beautiful lake house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Exceptional Location & Cottage

We have been vacationing on Burt Lake for over 50 years, & over that period, have rented from several owners. We started renting from Joe about 17 years ago, & his house is by the far the best of all our previous stays. So, needless to say, we'll be returning again & again. From the beautiful craftmanship of interior woodwork to the peaceful setting on a quiet road, this is a wonderful place to vacation. Thank you Joe for this opportunity for our family to continue enjoying the beauty of Burt Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

Relaxing and beautiful location

Plenty of room for the 4 of us. We lucked out with perfect weather, enjoyed a couple of hikes, a day on Mackinac Island, plenty of hours reading and enjoying the sun on the dock. No wifi was actually nice to really disconnect, even for the teenagers. No need for AC, with the shady lot it never got too hot during the day and nice and cool at night. Casual furniture and bedding, as you would expect in a family lake house. Pretty well appointed kitchen, only suggestion would be a nonstick pan (had to cook eggs in a small nonstick pot) but if that is the only recommendation then I think it was all quite good! :) Owner was very responsive too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Terry P.

Pictures can be extremely deceiving!

Obviously the pics taken were shortly when the home was built and used on the internet to entice folks today. It seems not much has been done in the way of upkeep. First of all, the place was not clean, we needed to clean, dust and wash before we could settle in. The vacuum was so full we had to empty and clean its contents before we could even use it. So much for sitting in the patio area, it was filthy and we refused to address its state of affairs. As folks who have rented homes all over the country and for many, many years this was a real setback in a relaxing week. You don't plan on cleaning a place so you can at least feel somewhat comfortable. The following day after arriving we had to go and purchase bath towels. My towels I use to dry my car look better than those, that really maddened me since I had to go shopping the next day for towels! Outside we were very limited because the nice sandy area you see in the picture is full of weeds including poison ivy. Trying to coral 2-2 years old from poison ivy can be quite challenging. It's a shame when you look forward to a picture perfect home and walk away with disappointment!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Beautiful view and great location. The house had absolutely everything we needed plus more! Great communication with the host! Our family has been enjoying the area for many years, and this was one of our favorites! We will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Very nice cottage.

Very nice cottage in good condition. Only disappointment was lack of outdoor fire which was known when rented and water access (dock). The property is in a nice section of Burt Lake but access is limited by tree coverage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

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

Beautiful cottage on the lake

We truly enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage! Right on the lake, so we were able to jump off the dock to swim and canoe down the shore every day! Comfortable beds and beautiful sunsets while playing board games by the fireplace. Somewhat of a drive to other cities and tourist places. About 30 minutes to Mackinaw City. About 2 hours from the airport. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend for a relaxing, scenic and quite vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Beautiful Lake Cottage

Joe's Burt Lake cottage was a wonderful, relaxing up north get away. We were very pleased with our stay. The cottage and lake were beautiful. Mackinac and Petosky are both an easy drive from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Great place great lake

Stayed for a week and boated on Burt and Mullet, the place was clean and easy to access. The owner was very responsive and easy to get in touch when needed. The waves on this side of Burt can be a little rough so it is not feasible to dock at the cabin, otherwise there is a lot of stuff to do for any age group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

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

Relaxing vacation on Burt Lake

The lake house was just as described. The house was spotless! Furniture and appliances in very good condition. We used the gas grill and fireplace almost every night. Joe the owner responded within minutes to my texts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Great place to stay

Great location and beautiful cottage close to many places we visited on our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great stay!

This was perfect for me and my family, 8 adults. Plenty of room for us to hang together or have time to ourselves. The kitchen is great, all spacious bedrooms, screened porch or deck, having a fire was nice on the chilly evenings. We loved the dock, sunsets and looking for rocks! Within driving distance to multiple adventures. We highly recommend this property!! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann w.

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

This cottage was fantastic. Great swimming, hiking and sunsets

I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The cottage was perfect. The swimming was ideal with shallow enough for kids to feel safe and not too rocky. We did paddle boarding (brought our own), kayaking, and canoeing. There were great trails in the area to "hike" and town was super cute. The cottage was spacious and had fantastic sunset views. I can't remember a better setup and feel so fortunate to have found it! Thanks for a memorable and wonderful experience!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanna H.

Wonderful vacation!

I love being on Burt Lake, a family vacation spot for over 50 years. This is a beautiful home overlooking the lake. Everything and more (water shoes, life jackets, beach towels) were provided. We did have a few housekeeping issues, but the owner was made aware and kept in contact with me about them. I would most certainly recommend this home, and would rent it again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert N.

Wonderful lakeside cottage

Really enjoyed our visit here. The cottage sits in a quiet spot next to Burt Lake among the trees. It’s very peaceful especially in the evening watching the sunset. It’s spacious and big enough for bigger groups. We had 3 adult couples and 2 young kids and there was plenty of room. Overall we loved it. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: Joe (owner) is helpful and very responsive. His communication was clear and accurate. Location. Private dock. Good swimming. Peace & quiet. Space for 3 maybe 4 cars. Use of the kayak and other beach toys. Everything you need is here. Cosy, rustic cabin feel. Games, toys, small tv/dvd for the kids. (Bring your own DVD’s). Cons: Dishwasher needs an upgrade. Needs some new sharper knives and drinking glasses. The place was not as clean as we expected. We had to clean the fridge, bedsheets and vacuum which was disappointing. This was the main complaint for our visit. Would definitely recommend and would stay again, hopefully without the cleaning issues next time. Thanks Joe!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Beautiful house and property

A beautiful up north cabin on the inland waterway. The cabin has a nice open living area while still providing privacy in the bedrooms. It is towards the end of a dead end road in a wooded area. There is a screened in porch for enjoying the lake while avoiding the bugs. The rocky beach provided hours of stone skipping fun for the kids, along with the kayak and canoe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Katie D.

Beautiful lake house!

We were pleasantly surprised when we entered this house for the first time. Such a great view of the lake! The living space and home accommodations were everything we expected and more! What we didn't know prior to coming was that the home is on the windy side of the lake. This was a bummer cause that means limited boat use, no bon fires, and yes, lots of wind! The weather was already very chilly anyways, so having the extra wind precautions that was kind of a bummer! Overall, we made the best of it. The kids enjoyed the very rocky beach and had fun collecting rocks in buckets and playing in the shallow part of the water. Loved the easy access to the lake, from the house; and there is a sandy beach nearby that we drove to one of the days. Great location, beautiful clean home. Overall a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

Quiet, peaceful, retreat

We spent our 40th anniversary along with another couple at this lovely lake house. The Decour was homey and friendly with many antiques. Lots of Lodge Decour which we love made us feel right at home. you never felt like you were in someone else's home but your own. Very kid friendly with lots of ample supplies available for kids and adults to entertain theirselves. We enjoyed putting the puzzle together that was there at the house and sitting in the living room enjoying the fireplace and the amazing view of the lake. I actually read a book. We were there when it was a little bit cold but we still were able to Wade in the water and collect stones to bring home. The owners have thought of every possible thing to make your stay more pleasant Even water shoes of all sizes for the beach are available in the screen room. The price for this home and what you get was the BEST we found in the area. The large spacious bedrooms are far from each other which make this a great retreat for couples. Tons of privacy if you want it and together space, if you don't. For some people a con may be that there is not Wi-Fi or a large screen television but for us it was wonderful to revert back to actually communicating with each other and not using handheld devices to entertain ourselves. The guys golfed at the Indian Lake course twice and loved it. We loved the house so much we only did site seeing one day during our 5-day stay. We hope to be able to come again and enjoy this beautiful home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Wonderful Lake House

My extended family and I had the pleasure of staying in this comfortable lake front house in June of 2015. It was everything we hoped. Cool mornings, warm days and beautiful evenings, combined with the view of the lake and the deck over looking it, made for a great week. The house had more than enough room for our group of five adults and four teenagers. The dock into the lake was a big hit. There are so many things to do and see within a short drive, we had plenty of choices. We would definitely return to Burt Lake and to this house.

About the host

Hosted by Joe

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Our family has been spending our summers on Burt Lake since 1952, when my grandparents bought the property. The original cottage in which I spent my childhood summers was built in 1907. Unfortunately, time took its toll, and we had to replace the old cottage with a new one in 2007. Today, our family spends several weeks a summer at Burt Lake, and we rent out the cottage to help with the financial costs of rebuilding. The new place is beautiful. We custom designed the floor plan to take best advantage of the location. It is bright and open. You can see the lake from almost every room (except the bathrooms and one bedroom) in the 'cottage' - even the laundry room has a lake view!

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

We love our time on Burt Lake. It helps us connect with nature and with each other as a family. We always return refreshed, recharged, and ready to face the 'real world' again. Everyone in our family (including our two pre-school aged daughters) agree that their very favorite memories are those 'at the lake'. The environment is so relaxing - the lake air, the sound of the waves during the occasionally breezy night, and the quiet setting on a gravel road with a large woods (with hiking trails) directly behind the property makes for the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of our normal lives. Plus, there is always something to do - swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, sight seeing, or shopping in one of the nearby resort towns - when simply relaxing on the deck is not enough!

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