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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Marsh Ridge Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Golf Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1

1 Queen Bed

2

1 Queen Bed

3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake

Located along the Iron Belle Trail centered on beautiful Otsego Lake in the middle of Gaylord's Golf Mecca. Enjoy the sunset over the Lake from our 3-Bedroom cottage that features an authentic stone fireplace, full Kitchen with range & microwave, 6-seat dining table, comfy couch & sofa and 3 queen size beds.

Our lakefront deck & dock are perfect for enjoying the water with great swimming, boating and fishing. Several golf and dining choices are within 5-minutes of the cabin. Snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, biking, any outdoor activity is right outside the door.

We also offer a separate 2-Bedroom duplex cottage on property that can accommodate 8 people with 4-Bedrooms / 2-Baths if renting the entire cottage. Click the links below to review those units and their availability.

Click the links below to check availability of Twin Oak 1 and Twin Oak 2.

www.vrbo.com/2003132?unitId=2567649

www.vrbo.com/2003112?unitId=2567629

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Do all dirty dishes and leave them to dry we will put them away for you.
Close and lock all windows in Cabins.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quite hours are from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1939979vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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

About the area

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this cottage is on the waterfront. Otsego Lake State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 32 min drive - 50.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 48 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China1 Buffet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake on 28 May, 2026 start from S$343, 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 3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3-Bedroom Cottage - Otsego Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Otsego Lake State Park. Loon Golf Resort and Lakes Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a vacation. The host, Tad, was very accommodating and helpful. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun getaway

I had an amazing time at your cabin it was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Beautiful cabin with everything you could possibly need. The location is awesome and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. We would definitely stay here again and recommend. Tad is a terrific host. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Thank you and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura S.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The cabin was very nice and clean! Located close to shopping, beach/park, downtown, restaurants. A little warm without a/c, but plenty of fans provided. On Old 27 highway, but was very quiet. Parking was a little confusing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying with us, we hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great spot!

We stayed in the 3 bedroom cottage and one of the 2 bedroom cabins which was perfect for our group. Very clean, easy instructions and great location for the family reunion we were attending. Way better than staying at a hotel and more affordable. Bonus was the view of the lake across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Easy Access, plenty of space

We really enjoyed the cabin, it had plenty of room for our snowmobile trailer and extra car. The easy access to the trails was a major advantage, just wish the weather was better for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
Thank you for you staying at our cottage and kind words. This winter we just didn't get the snow but looking forward to more next year, winter is coming. We recently expanded our parking to include a turn-around at the back of the property to make it even easier for guests with trailers. All the overhead power & cable is now underground too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Sweet cottage, perfect for family vacation

My family and I stayed at this property and had a great time! The cottage is clean and much more spacious than we realized. We were able to fit 5 adults comfortably. The only downside is that you have to cross the highway to get to the lake, but once you do there is a lovely deck to hang out on. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2024
Thank you for staying at our cottage, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Great place

We stayed here because friends relocated to Gaylord & we helped them move in . We ended up needing to extend our stay & Tad was great & helped us make that happen . We enjoyed our time at the VRBO & the view & the dock & we were glad to be able to help our friends . Great place
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl P.

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

Stay by lake

Beds and pillows could be more comfortable, maybe a light by front door that doesn't attract the bugs, other than that the place was just what we needed, wanted and it was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi E.

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

Better than it looks

The property owner has done tremendous work to spruce up the cottage. It’s very nice on the inside. Spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
Thank you for sharing, glad you enjoyed our cottage. We've since painted / stained the exterior. All the windows and doors have been replaced. We've expanded our parking with turnaround for trailers too. Hope you stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was big enough for all of us. Not very many towels avaliable in there and was very unsure about the laundry facilities. Lots and lots of spiders inside so could use a bug bomb or 2 lol. Great location and the dock was a great bonus. Could have been cleaned better in the bathroom but was good enough. Beds and pillows were comfortable as well. All in all it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exactly what you think, and that's good

We stayed for half a week this August and it was exactly as described. Just be aware that this is a cabin near the lake, you will have to cross the street to get to the dock and expect lots of insects and spiders to be there too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois G.

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

Lake Cottage

Don't be scared by the first impression. Surrounding cabins look rough which made our first impression leary. However, as soon as we walked inside we were completely delighted! Very clean, spacious bedrooms, nice layout. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2021
Thanks for staying with us and the kind review. We are in-process of renovating all the cottages with fresh exteriors to match the interiors, just taking our time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lu B.

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

Family Get Away

The cottage was very clean and comfortable with plenty of space for 5 teenagers plus my husband and myself. I’ve never been to Otsego Lake but already know we will be back; the water was very nice this time of year. We rented a pontoon for a day and enjoyed having the dock and beach area available for quick stops plus the swimming area and kayaks available were used daily. The property is nice; close to shopping, restaurants, putt putt golf and Elk park. I would recommend this cottage for people with older children or couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2020
Thank you for staying at our cottage, you're welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Cozy but spacious, super nice host, beautiful lake.

Tad was great, went the extra mile to make our stay fantastic. The cottage is clean and comfortable, exactly as listed. Lake Otsego was gorgeous, good for fishing, swimming and boating. Some nice restaurants options just a few short.miles away. There is no AC, so it was a bit warm in the evening, but it's northern Michigan so it wasn't too bad and there were fans left in the house for us that helped quite a bit. Overall it was exactly what we were looking for and we couldn't have been more pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2020
So glad you folks enjoyed your stay at our cottage Steve. Appreciate the review and you guys were great too.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jill N.

Unable to stay, tested positive for covid

I was not able to stay at the rental. I reached out to the owner and told him that I tested positive for covid and had to quarantine and I could not stay at the rental. He said he was sorry!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
We sent you a receipt of payment for your Travel Insurance claim. 3 stars? Why rate the property if you didn't even stay with us? That negatively affects our ranking. Sorry you folks got sick but at least you had Travel Insurance to cover your loss. Maia and I don't have that luxury.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Overall decent stay

Property was clean and amenities were as listed. As noted in other reviews, access to the lake is across the old highway and railroad tracks. Water was not great while we were there but we were able to kayak. Not a great swimming location for a family but we used this as a home base for other travels. There is a good State Park on one end of the lake and a County Park on the other. Gaylord was a nice little town with some good restaurants and a really great ice cream spot (Alpine Chocolate Haus). It did get a little warm but the provided fans definitely helped. Also, while not listed as provided - be aware that there are no laundry facilities on property. Overall a good stay and Tad was very responsive to our questions!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie D.

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

Great Stay

Great location. Nice cottage. Host is very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin R.

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

Snowmobiling trip

Great location, just had to ride across the street and was on snowmobile trail… when we arrived that night …. No snow. That night got 10” of fresh snow. Had an awesome trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
Gotta love fresh Powder. Thank you for staying with us and your kind words. We've expanded our parking with trailers in mind, I think you'll like it so please stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Corey S.

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

Nice place

The host was great any issue I had he took care of immediately, thanks again for the nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele O.

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

The location was nice. Kinda of hard to find.

It was a nice stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
We've installed cottage plaques with their names on them by the doors. The cottage was painted this spring and we added "BIGGER" address #'s. We're also installing a lighted roadside sign soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cabin and location

Was very impressed with the ease of checking in and out and the cabin itself was relatively clean on the inside. There was some stains on the sheets of the pull out couch and someones lighter stuffed in there but other than that the rest of the cabin was in good condition. The title and pictures are a little misleading if you dont know hte area. The cabin itself is not on the water but instead you have to walk across a main highway and railroad in order to get to a shared dock area. You find this out when you get the info about the cabin a few days before. Although we did not have any problems with this and were the only ones using the dock i imagine a family with kids probably would not want to be crossing that road all the time. Overall great experience for our group and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

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

Weekend getaway

Great location, very roomy. Host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2021
Thank you for staying at our cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Quick get away

The most perfect place for a nice stay away from the main stream of things. Very clean and very roomy!! Can't wait to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2021
Thank you for staying with us! Glad you enjoyed your time away
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Friends vacation

My friends & I stayed at this adorable cottage! It's nicely renovated & in a decent area. However, I was fairly disappointed with the availability of necessities. We were left with ONE roll of toilet paper for 6 people and had to go out and buy more on our own. There were no trash bags left to replace the trash we took out. The cottage was also extremely HOT with no AC
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tad Latuszek

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Tad & Maia are lifelong residents of Gaylord. We raised our 4-children in the house we built together over 26-years ago, moving in on our wedding night. Tad's an Architect & Builder and Maia works for the State DOC. If you see her, please say hello and thank her for how comfy you slept last night with clean sheets & fresh linens.

Why they chose this property

The cottage was built around 1948 and has the original stone masonry fireplace as its center piece. The interiors are very cute & cozy with original tongue & groove knotty pine walls, new windows & entry door and awesome view of the lake. The exteriors include a covered entry Porch, parking right outside the door, new insulated roof, fresh cedar log & split shake siding along with cedar board & batten & cedar trim. We're working hard to make this property a treasure for our Guests. Located in the heart of northern lower Michigan there's a bounty of fun, dining & entertainment, enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Our private 110' deck/dock is anchored at the shoreline by a 24'x16' deck with stairs up to the mainland path. It's secluded and quiet at our lake deck, almost lagoon-like. There's good swimming and fishing right from the dock. The deck/dock is equipped with built-in benches, deck furniture, fire-pit, 3-kayaks with paddles, life vests, kid's toys, pillows and a private beach at the deck. We also have bicycles available for rent.

During the winter the Iron Belle trail is part of the snowmobile trail system, so access is direct from the cottage. We also offer our Guests ice fishing with an insulated / heated shanty, guide service for fishing including spearing is available. All our Guests are welcome to use our amenities so please be courteous with one another.

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