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!
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Boat mooring only to mooring buoy. No boat mooring to dock
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Property # 171516vb
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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 33 min drive - 60.2 km
Mackinac Bridge - 34 min drive - 62.6 km
Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 80.7 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 11 min drive
Vivio's - 12 min drive
Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream - 13 min drive
Burt Lake Brewery - 16 min drive
The Inn Between - 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 29 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage on 27 Nov, 2026 start from S$3,080, 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).
About the host
Hosted by Joe
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!