Red Roof Hilltop Cottage Overlooking Lake W/Extra Bunkhouse And Pet Friendly!

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Entire home

Sugar Shack bunk house. Great for the kids/teens.

Sugar Shack bunkhouse can sleep up to 4 more kids.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Lake George, MI

Doc & Tom Lake
‪10 min drive‬
Crooked Lake
‪24 min drive‬
Clear Lake
‪25 min drive‬
Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This house boasts knotty pine cathedral ceilings, 2 gathering/ living areas, a gas grill, and a large deck. There's a back door that opens to a fenced in yard for you four legged family members. The beach, fishing pier, playground, and boat access are steps away across the street at the end of the driveway. This house is not on the water side of street. It is on hilltop with views.

There are NO DOGS ALLOWED in the lake. PET FEES ADDED AT TIME OF RESERVATION - pls ask.

During your stay, walk into town for an ice-cream cone, home made pizza, groceries, or a drink and a meal at the local restaurant after a day on all sports Shingle Lake. For an adventurous day, explore the local skiing, golfing, zip lining, state hiking trails, canoeing, tubing, go carts, batting cages, put put golf, hunting and the area's ATV and ORV trails. For a more leisurely day try Clare County's antiquing, farmers' markets, multiple seasonal festivals, and the shops, bakeries, and driving tour of the area's Amish community.

Day trips include: Fruitfull Orchard/hayrides/25 mins., Mt. Pleasant water park/30 mins., Soaring Eagle Casino/30 mins., Houghton Lake/40 mins., Traverse City/1.5 hrs., Ludington Beach/Lake Michigan/1.75 hrs., Mackinaw City/Mackinaw Island/2 hrs.

Fully equipped with linens, towels, kitchen essentials, full sized washer/dryer, hammock, yard games, games, puzzles, books, Smart TV (must have own logins), internet, fire pit, and more! Just bring your swimsuits!!!

Property manager

Jen Kalt

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bunk house perfect for teens. No air or bathroom

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Back yard w/5 foot high fence. Please NO bakers.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking.

First dog is $55 for the entire stay. Second is $40

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake

Lake is home to this cottage. Snow Snake Ski and Golf and Eagle Glen Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alta Warren Parsons Memorial Nature Sanctuary and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Lake George, MI

What's nearby

Doc & Tom Lake - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
Silver Lake - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
Lake Tahoe - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
Crooked Lake - 24 min drive - 19.7 km
Clear Lake - 25 min drive - 12.2 km

Restaurants

‪Swiss Inn - ‬8 min walk
‪B J's Buckhorn Saloon - ‬21 min drive
‪Tippy Canoe Bar & Gril - ‬17 min drive
‪Buckhorn Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
‪Buck Wild Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Roof Hilltop Cottage Overlooking Lake W/Extra Bunkhouse And Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Red Roof Hilltop Cottage Overlooking Lake W/Extra Bunkhouse And Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Roof Hilltop Cottage Overlooking Lake W/Extra Bunkhouse And Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Roof Hilltop Cottage Overlooking Lake W/Extra Bunkhouse And Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in Lake, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kilbonie Lake, Doc & Tom Lake and Little Silver Lake. Silver Lake and Turbush Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

2 Sept, 2024

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

House on the hill

Love this place. We have gone 2 yrs in a row and can’t wait form next year!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

5 Aug, 2024

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

We really enjoyed our stay

The house was clean, organized and well supplied. The birds were wonderful to watch, the tufted woodpecker was amazing. Hope to be back again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful getaway with our dogs

A great place to relax and unwind and not worry about anything. We loved having a fully fenced yard with the firepit. Having the lake just across the street was delightful and we enjoyed kayaking and relaxing on the beach. Of note, if you are gluten free, we recommend bringing most of your own food. Not many gluten free options locally.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Peaceful and fun

This place was wonderful. Everything we could need for our stay and more. We really loved bird watching whie having breakfast out on the porch. Very quick walk to the lake beach which was clean and quiet perfect for a day spending in the sun. We truly felt at home. Perfect place to unplug and get away from it all. Jen was very responsive and proactive host. We will surely be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Pet friendly Weekend

This cottage had everything needed. Very personalized for our fur baby. Very close to our event. Nice to have a fenced in yard for our dog when sitting out by fire and chilling. Communication was great. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela E.

30 Dec, 2022

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

Nice lil getaway

We had a really nice stay. It's a cute cabin and it was really quiet and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V.

12 Jul, 2024

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

Red roof cottage

We had a great time! Everything you need is at the house. A/C is in both bedrooms but house can get a little warm. We rented a boat on George lake and had a blast. Nice deck and bbq grill. Jen the host was great and always available. The Depot had great pizza, large dollar store and bar/restaurant close by. We will book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

31 May, 2024

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

Up North Trip

Had a good time up north! Jen does a great job welcoming you and your pet:). House is set up and ready with things you might forget to bring along like a blow dryer! Close to the beach, and Harrison and Clare are about a 20 min drive. Nice to have bird feeders around to watch out the windows! Us and our dog enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

4 May, 2018

A wonderful weekend away!

Zeke, Lucky and I got exactly what we were looking for ... a nice, quiet, relaxing weekend. It's a lovely cottage and it would be a joy to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Chris K., Warren

23 Jul, 2019

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

Great cabin

Cabin was nice and cozy,well equipped with anything you would need. Jen could not have been more accommodating for us and the dog

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

2 Oct, 2023

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

Fun weekend getaway

Property is very quaint and in a great location. Out of the way, but not a far drive to do lots of fun things. Jen is a great property owner. She set up the house so cute to welcome us, our dogs and our CMU Chippewas. The personal touches made our trip that much better. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

27 May, 2022

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

What a terrific getaway!

It was everything we pictured and more...and our dogs thought so, too! We had 4 nights, and we probably drove our car ONCE during that time; the cottage and Lake George had everything we needed to just relax and unwind. We hope we can make it an annual thing!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

13 Aug, 2018

Jen does a wonderful job making the cottage feel like home. Very nice property.

We would recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to get away but still have all the amenities of home. The birds in the yard, along with the squirrels, are quite entertaining. Nice lake a short walk away.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

22 Aug, 2021

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

Vacay 2021

My family and I enjoyed our vacation so much at this rental. The cottage was well stocked and in the perfect location. The fenced in yard was perfect for my grandfur. We couldn’t of asked for anything better. Thank you Jen for helping this family with a much needed vacation😊

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tessa T.

12 Apr, 2021

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

Best place in the mitten

No words can describe how amazing this place is. I can see why it’s booked solid every summer! We will never forget the memories made nor the thoughtfulness and love the owner shows to her guests. Thank you for sharing this lovely home Jen!! We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

4 Feb, 2018

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This house was the perfect weekend getaway. The house had everything we needed to make this weekend as relaxing as possible. It had a fully stocked kitchen, board games, tv with netflix, and wifi. We enjoyed some ice fishing on near by lakes and visited the town of Clare where we went to one of the best bakeries, Cops and Doughnuts. Jen was super friendly and very accommodating. We will definitely be making a trip back here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jackie B., Memphis, TN

7 Jul, 2021

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

Perfect Hideaway

My friend and her family could not have asked for a more convenient and practical home to spend the weekend in. Communication with Jen was fantastic. So was her attention to detail and obvious care for her hosts and property. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Jul, 2023

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

New Family Tradition

This was the perfect setup for a family with younger kids and a dog. The cabin was adorable and had everything we needed. There were even treats for the kids and the dog when we arrived. Our girls (2&4) cried when we had to leave. They got to go fishing for the first time, and had their first big beach day. We are looking to make this a yearly, if not twice yearly trip. We had so much fun!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent C.

26 Apr, 2021

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

Weekend Bliss

If you love birds, there are feeders everywhere on this property, great area for your dog to run with 5' fence. Owner is so great making you feel at home. All the extras that you might need. Communication was amazing. Playground and beach within a block. State park within an hour with hiking trails etc . I liked it because we went in April and no one was at all the surrounding cabins. In the middle of summer it will be full of activity, enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

29 Jun, 2021

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

Wonderful, relaxing vacation!

This property worked out amazingly well for us and our dog. The fenced-in back yard was a real blessing and there were quiet roads to walk on. The house itself was very relaxing - we mostly unplugged but the internet was good enough to stream a movie in the evening. Jennifer was the best host we've ever had - we felt so welcomed and her communication is great. We loved the lake which is just across the street from the house! The water was warm and perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding - easy put-ins from the beach and boating ramp, little motor boats, and not too windy. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

29 Aug, 2021

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

Wonderful vacation with our Cousins.

We had a wonderful time at Jen's cottage. This was our first experience with a vacation rental and it was beyond our expectations. Jen was a attentive host and we appreciated the Anniversary cake and doggie welcome gifts. The cottage was comfortable and had every thing we needed for a week of good memories with our Cousins. During the week after school started, the lake was quiet and we had the beach mostly to our selves. The water was warm and refreshing in the record heat. We also appreciated the convince of the window AC and laundry. Thank you Jen for a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ronda C.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Red roof cottage

Loved this place. The owner is a very easy person to work with and does a great job of taking care of you and giving those personal touches. Notes everywhere to explain everything. Lots of stuff to keep you busy (boats, games, fire pit etc. I was surprised at how spacious it was inside. lots of room to play games etc. Quilts everywhere so you are always comfy. House is on a hill overlooking the lake. Park right across the street. Canoe on wheels so it was easy to get on the water. Plus tubes and a kayak. The separate little bunkhouse was perfect for a couple of the young folks. Overall it was a great experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

10 Jul, 2023

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

Little Slice of Heaven

Big things come in small packages. This vacation spot was exactly what we needed. Being our first family vacation we did not get to enjoy the spot as much as we had liked to. The house was super clean and extrememly cozy. It makes you feel right at home. There was plenty of room for our 9 months olds to roam around, which was loved. There was plenty of room to put up two pack n plays, and they loved being able to bath in the deep tub together. Our 5 year old loved the little art station and the books there was to read. It is a short walk to a small beach/park. The little town has just about everything you need and if not the bigger stores are only a short drive. The owner is amazing, thoughtful, and always available for anything that could occur. She even highlights some of the gems of the town. I promise you if you rent here you won't want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

28 Nov, 2017

Thanksgiving getaway

We were looking for a place to spend the Thanksgiving holiday together and relax and Shingle Lake Cottage was perfect. Jen was wonderful to work with from the very beginning and she really made sure our stay would be memorable. From the personal touches upon check in (welcome sign for our dog and his humans - loved it!) to leaving a few items for us that made our Thanksgiving extra special. The cottage was cozy and picture-perfect. The home is fully stocked with everything you need to make your stay less stressful. Having all sorts of kitchen items also made our Thanksgiving dinner so easy to prepare. There are bird feeders outside almost every window and we enjoyed watching the different variety of birds that came to visit. We played games, walked to the lake, drove to Clare and Mt. Pleasant to check out the area and just enjoyed some much-needed family together. We would love to come back during the summer to really enjoy the lake and spend more time outside, but this time of year is also very quiet and peaceful. It is a perfect year-round home.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Courtney B.

30 Jun, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Find another listing, unless you like mold

My three sisters, my mom and I planned a weekend girls trip. The listing shows two beds in the house with a pullout and three beds in the bunkhouse. As soon as we walked into the bunkhouse we were hit with a TERRIBLE mildew smell and immediately walked out knowing we would not be able to sleep there. We contacted the host immediately and at first she was very helpful and offered a refund. She then changed her tune and said she would offer us $100. We contacted VRBO and was told to basically deal with the host. Even though there was mold allll over the bunkhouse, we were told “it’s a bunkhouse in the woods. Of course it’s going to smell.” The host then started ignoring my texts and calls and finally got her to answer when I called from a different number. She offered to come clean the bunkhouse, which 1. Should have already been done and 2. You can’t just clean mold out of a mattress and have it be ready to go. She also kept trying to say that the bunkhouse isn’t advertised specifically to adults, so we shouldn’t have counted on that space, which doesn’t make sense to me. Don’t advertise the space at all if we can’t count on it to use. After an hour plus of going back and forth at 10pm, she finally agreed to give us a refund and told us to be out of the house in 15 minutes. No exaggeration, this is by far the worst experience I have ever had with a rental. Terrible customer service from Vrbo and the rudest host I have ever come across on here. 10/10 I don’t recommend, 0 stars

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024