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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2660 sq ft
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Indian River, MI
- Place, Burt Lake1 min walk
- Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal30 min drive
- Place, Boyne Mountain50 min drive
- Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
living area
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Full
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sandy Beach - Brilliant Sunsets - Perfect for two people
A safe sandy beach awaits you, along with brilliant sunsets, and stunning views. You will discover that Burt Lake is one of northern Michigan's largest and most pristine warm-water inland lakes. You will stay in our private well-equipped guesthouse and be our personal guests. Since we have only one rental unit on our 100 feet of sandy beach, you will have a quiet, relaxing vacation with complete privacy.
Our Burt Lake Guesthouse is spacious, clean, air-conditioned, and completely smoke-free. Recently remodeled, it comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, and open-plan dining and living area. There is a large comfortable queen-size bedroom. You will have your own breakfast deck, which overlooks the lake. There is nothing between the guesthouse and the lake, except lawn, trees, and beach.
You have your choice of relaxing in the shady hammock, or sunning yourself directly on the beach. You may bring your own boat and use our dock and mooring.
We have the perfect beach for swimming, kayaking, or sailing. Nearby trails are great for hiking and mountain-biking. Dozens of golf courses are in the area, and the nearest is just two miles away. We are centrally located in northern Michigan, less than thirty minutes from Petoskey, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs, and the Mackinaw Island Ferry.
This property offers excellent value for those seeking a rental for just two people. You get a quality accommodation with a wonderful sandy beach, and all the space you need for two people. You get all the advantages of renting an expensive lake-front home, while only having to pay a fraction of the price for the guesthouse.
We also offer NUTRITIONAL RETREATS for those who are interested in leaving their old eating habits behind and embarking on a fresh start into a healthy lifestyle.
Our Burt Lake Guesthouse is spacious, clean, air-conditioned, and completely smoke-free. Recently remodeled, it comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, and open-plan dining and living area. There is a large comfortable queen-size bedroom. You will have your own breakfast deck, which overlooks the lake. There is nothing between the guesthouse and the lake, except lawn, trees, and beach.
You have your choice of relaxing in the shady hammock, or sunning yourself directly on the beach. You may bring your own boat and use our dock and mooring.
We have the perfect beach for swimming, kayaking, or sailing. Nearby trails are great for hiking and mountain-biking. Dozens of golf courses are in the area, and the nearest is just two miles away. We are centrally located in northern Michigan, less than thirty minutes from Petoskey, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs, and the Mackinaw Island Ferry.
This property offers excellent value for those seeking a rental for just two people. You get a quality accommodation with a wonderful sandy beach, and all the space you need for two people. You get all the advantages of renting an expensive lake-front home, while only having to pay a fraction of the price for the guesthouse.
We also offer NUTRITIONAL RETREATS for those who are interested in leaving their old eating habits behind and embarking on a fresh start into a healthy lifestyle.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
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Children
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Indian River
Located in Indian River, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Indian River, MI
What's nearby
- Burt Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive - 54.0 km
- Nub's Nob Ski Area - 40 min drive - 44.3 km
- Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 79.2 km
- Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 50 min drive - 79.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 10 min drive
- Yaz’s - 7 min drive
- Cafe Noka - 10 min drive
- Burt Lake Brewery - 15 min drive
- Seasons of the North Winery - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie z.
18 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Julie z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce B.
2 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakeside spot
Bruce B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Drew B.
28 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Drew B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
29 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, friendly stay on a beautiful lake
Mike M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claudia M.
29 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place, Great Location
Claudia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elissa G.
28 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week at Burt Lake
Elissa G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew T.
21 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Peaceful Getaway
Andrew T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barry M.
12 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right
Barry M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Roger R.
11 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Color
Roger R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
18 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Julie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
22 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Burt Lake!
Linda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
13 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wanda P.
22 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would highly recommend ~
Wanda P.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Stephen B.
30 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indian River
Stephen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alice C.
4 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch “up north” lake
Alice C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lee T.
16 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing stay
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda V.
25 Aug, 2018
Beautiful place to stay!
Amanda V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lauren W., Smithville, OH
27 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing
Lauren W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Susie G.
2 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most amazing experience!
Susie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
8 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality
Mark M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Paula P.
1 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Paula P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bruno D.
30 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant week
Bruno D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christina P.
27 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Size for One-two People
Christina P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah R.
7 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing with beautiful sunsets and starry nights
Sarah R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jess and Pam Miller
Your hosts are Jess and Pam Miller. We have been hosting guests on Burt Lake since 1992. We take pride in offering a quality accomodation with a safe sandy beach and a stunning view. We guarantee that what we offer our guests is exactly what we would expect for ourselves.
We have traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. We know how important it is to have friendly, informative hosts, who offer a clean, high quality accomodation. We have also learned that a relaxing vacation is often the result of settling in at one place for a whole week, and exploring all there is to do in that one area.
If you stay with us at our Burt Lake Guesthouse, we will offer you as much personal contact as you are comfortable with. We will be happy to offer suggestions on what to do, where to eat, and how to make the most of your entire vacation.
Our areas of special interest include kayaking, sailing, mountain-biking, bicycle touring, and hiking. We are very familiar with northern Michigan, including many of the 'off the beaten track' places, that might not be mentioned in the tourist brochures.
So if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation in an area that offers stunning natural beauty, then perhaps we can help you. You should realize that over the past 22 years, our Burt Lake guesthouse is usually completely booked for June, July, and August. If you plan to reserve a week with us, we recommend that you do so as early as possible in the Spring. Many of our guests return year after year, and those who have stayed with us before tend to book early.
If you want a really peaceful vacation, try visiting us in September after most of the tourists have gone home. The weather is delightful and the water is still warm. Or perhaps you might be looking for some fall color. If that is the case, try a visit in late September or early October.
We have traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. We know how important it is to have friendly, informative hosts, who offer a clean, high quality accomodation. We have also learned that a relaxing vacation is often the result of settling in at one place for a whole week, and exploring all there is to do in that one area.
If you stay with us at our Burt Lake Guesthouse, we will offer you as much personal contact as you are comfortable with. We will be happy to offer suggestions on what to do, where to eat, and how to make the most of your entire vacation.
Our areas of special interest include kayaking, sailing, mountain-biking, bicycle touring, and hiking. We are very familiar with northern Michigan, including many of the 'off the beaten track' places, that might not be mentioned in the tourist brochures.
So if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation in an area that offers stunning natural beauty, then perhaps we can help you. You should realize that over the past 22 years, our Burt Lake guesthouse is usually completely booked for June, July, and August. If you plan to reserve a week with us, we recommend that you do so as early as possible in the Spring. Many of our guests return year after year, and those who have stayed with us before tend to book early.
If you want a really peaceful vacation, try visiting us in September after most of the tourists have gone home. The weather is delightful and the water is still warm. Or perhaps you might be looking for some fall color. If that is the case, try a visit in late September or early October.
What makes this property unique
This is the perfect property for just two people. The beach is among the best on Burt Lake. The sunsets are stunning. The accommodation is clean and modern. The price, quality, and location all add up to a great value.
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