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Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!

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A dark blue cabin with a white porch and a small deck, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A covered porch with a view of a frozen lake and houses in the background.
A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, and a table with potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a balcony.
A spacious living area with a dining table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a balcony.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
Sleeps 12•3 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bradford Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!

Fantastic all-seasons vacation spot in “up north” Michigan! This peaceful lakefront cottage sleeps 12 for a perfect getaway for a girls’ weekend, golf outings, romantic getaways, or your whole family.

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open living room with fireplace and smart TV, dining table seats 6, basement with ping pong, foosball, and laundry. Bedroom 1 on the main floor has a queen bed. Bedroom 2 upstairs has a queen bed. Bedroom 3 upstairs features 3 double beds. Also a queen bed in the basement.

Summer: Enjoy the outdoors from all 3 levels: covered porch and 2 balconies, walkout from basement. Eat lunch at the picnic table, play at the sandy beach, and toast s’mores at the fire pit on the double lot with 200 feet of waterfront. Explore no-wake Fawn Lake by kayak or paddle board. (There are 2 of each.) Find life jackets, fishing poles, beach toys, cornhole and bocci in the shed along with both gas and charcoal grills.

Bringing your pontoon or speedboat? All-sports Heart Lake has a public access around the bend and 8-mile long Otsego Lake is 2 miles up the road. Enjoy Otsego State Park or walk 1 mile to a playground, basketball courts, and nature trail.

Fall and Spring: You never know what weather Michigan might bring during these seasons. You may enjoy some extra lake time in the fall or get in one last downhill ski trip in the spring. You can always count on golfing during these scenic seasons. The Ridge, The Loon, The Lakes, Otsego Club, Gaylord Country Club & Treetops are just a few of the many public courses nearby.

Winter: Access Trail 7 at the end of the road and head all the way to Mackinac or enjoy miles and miles of local groomed and marked snowmobile trails. Room for your trailer of sleds on property or rent locally. Skiing options galore: Otsego and Treetops (15 minutes), Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek and Boyne Mountain (30 minutes). Boyne Mountain also offers an indoor water park.

We accept both short and long term rental stays. We can offer special rates for month or longer stays. Whatever the season or length of stay, we look forward to having you.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3128718vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Hartwick Pines State Park, while Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider 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 snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Big Bradford Lake - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 8 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Iron Pig Smokehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Belle Iron Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Louie's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House! located?

This family-friendly Gaylord holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Bradford Lake, Otsego Lake and Otsego Lake State Park. Lake Tecon and Chub Lakes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jason Kennedy

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Hello! Thank you for considering our "Lake House" for your next vacation. We currently live downstate in Rochester Hills, MI. Our up north is Gaylord where we have a small family cottage just 10 minutes away from the "Lake House" on Manuka Lake. We have 3 kids and extended family that have enjoyed this area with us since 2017. When we decided to purchase a property as a rental, it was an easy choice to buy here, as we wanted people to enjoy many of the same experiences that we have when we vacation. We wanted a place that makes a family smile as soon as they pull in the driveway. I had pictures in my mind of kids getting out of the car, running to the dock to check out the water, then running into the house to look around and choose which bed they were going to sleep in. Whether it's summer days on the water and evening bonfires or winter days snowmobiling, skiing, and family games inside, I hope you come experience some of the things that we love about vacationing in Gaylord.

Why they chose this property

We love the quiet neighborhood the "Lake House" is in. The lake is calm and perfect for kayaks and paddle boarding. The shallow beach area offers peace of mind while your young children play. Both adults and children can enjoy catching fish from the dock. You can take a walk down the road and always get a friendly wave from the neighbors. There is a park down the road for kids to play basketball or swing.

What makes this property unique

From the beautiful views of the lake from the balconies in the spring and summer, the colorful leaves on the trees across the lake in the fall, or having space to park your trailers/sleds while being close to the main trail, the "Lake House" is perfect for your next family vacation.

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