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Awesome Deer Lake Cottage 5 minutes from Boyne City for family fun!

Look closely. The leaves are starting to turn!

Sandy bottom beach with bonfire pit, dock and basketball hoops!

Huge deck with two picnic tables for outdoor dinners

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 121689.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Boyne City, MI

Boyne Mountain
‪5 min drive‬
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
‪6 min drive‬
SkyBridge Michigan
‪7 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Awesome Deer Lake Cottage 5 minutes from Boyne City for family fun!

Our family cottage is perfect for a Northern Michigan get away. Located on Deer Lake 5 minutes from Boyne Mountain, our 4 bedrooms, 3 pull out couches, 1.5 baths and 1850 sq.ft provide an amazing family experience. The lakeside family room has two 6' sliding glass doors and a wood burning fireplace if we have chilly nighys. Enjoy amazing star filled skies and bonfires by the lake. There are trails for hiking, mountain biking and and we are 5 minutes from Boyne Golf Course.

Super fast / stable wifi makes working from the cottage easy... bring the kids and work as needed.
Master bedroom features a king sized log bed. Two additional bedrooms have queen sized log beds. The bunk room is an great spot for the kids with a log bunk bed, full sized on the bottom and twin on the top. The room also has a twin day bed and a pull out couch. Perfect for adults as well.
We are a 5 minute drive to the Boyne Mountain Main Lodge and situated right on the Deer Lake. Beautiful sunsets on the water.. We have a gas grill on the deck for year round grilling... The fully stocked kitchen makes meals at the cottage easy.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this cottage is on a lake. Boyne Heritage Center and Elm Pointe Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyne Mountain and Monument Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Lavender Hill Farm. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

Deer Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Monument Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Boyne Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
SkyBridge Michigan - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪BC Lanes - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪BC Pizza - ‬6 min drive
‪Eagle's Nest - ‬9 min drive
‪Forty Acres Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Deer Lake Cottage 5 minutes from Boyne City for family fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Deer Lake Cottage 5 minutes from Boyne City for family fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Deer Lake Cottage 5 minutes from Boyne City for family fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Deer Lake Cottage 5 minutes from Boyne City for family fun! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Deer Lake and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Boyne Mountain. Monument Golf Course and Wilson Township Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dawn R.

6 Aug, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Loved the extras with outdoor amenities grill, bonfire, kayaks and paddle board. We had a fun stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Fantastic vacation spot

Fantastic vacation spot with a beautiful lake view. This is a quiet and relaxing property!!! Best vacation, ever!!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Gem of the north

Beautiful view, cozy cabin, all the amenities you need for a lake vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickie S.

21 Jul, 2025

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

Very peaceful vacation

Overall we were very pleased with the house and location of it. We were looking for peaceful place to stay and not to be disturbed by the neighbors. The house is located maybe 10 minutes outside of town so going to the grocery store or going to eat dinner was extremely easy. I spent most mornings sitting on the couch looking out the back door at the lake and private dock. I really enjoyed the bird feeder on the back deck and the abundance of animals that came to feed there. The ducks made their way up one morning and feasted on the bird food on the deck. The house is located about 1:10 minutes from Mackinaw and about 1:30 from Traverse City.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

9 Jun, 2025

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

The hosts were very responsive and friendly. The lake house was spacious and we would stay here again. It would be nice if there was firewood available for the pit. Buying from the gas station was expensive for wood. We plan on returning next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber B.

10 Aug, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good and Bad

To start, the communication was pretty good though some details were fudged. Check in was easy. The beach was sandy and this place had some good amenities. Towels galore, plentiful seating and large back deck. The Bad: SO HOT IN THE HOUSE. When messaged with manager, she said there were fans in all of the rooms to deal with the heat but they were TINY and we had to buy fans. The beds were terrible and have not been updates in 30 years, that’s not an exaggeration. Every back hurt the next day because of all the broken springs. The whole house needed a reallly good deep clean and while lake houses do have more bugs, this place had spiders EVERYWHERE! Regular spraying really does some good! Only one of the burners on the stove worked properly, the toilets back up, BUT we still had a good time and the place was cheaper. Lake was amazing. Wouldn’t stay again though.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan & Megan S.

21 Feb, 2025

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

Ideal location

This home was an incredibly convenient drive to Boyne Mountain.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

8 Jan, 2025

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

Great spot for Boyne Skiing

Easy to access and short drive to the mountain!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

1 Feb, 2025

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

Nice Lake house

Great location for skiing and snowboarding! Just what we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill B.

30 Jan, 2025

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

Cozy cabin

Great location for skiers! Plenty of space for friends/family to gather. Fireplaces needed, but once they were going, the place was nice and toasty! Would love to stay during the summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker M.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Wonderful cabin extremely close to the mountain!

Adorable cabin that was very cozy. Had everything we needed! Short drive to the mountain off main roads. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve T.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Lovely lake house

This house was warm and inviting and gave us tons of space to chill and relax. The house has lovely views. I would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles Concrete C.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Great place to get away

Super clean everything you need to get away and enjoy yourself

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janet T.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Stay

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis L.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Great sandy shallow water for little kids...owners have fun in mind with amenities

All the basics...we were all pleased.....12 of us

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tok S.

26 Dec, 2022

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

Good family getaway place

We will definitely coming back next vacation

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie e.

26 Aug, 2021

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

Great stay and great location

The lake was beautiful, my kids and I loved taking the row boat out or just swimming in the lake. My whole family enjoyed their stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Family Gathering

We had a family gathering with all of our children. This house was perfect! The location is amazing and the property is so peaceful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

4 Jun, 2023

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

Cute cabin

We had a great time at this cabin. There was plenty of places to sleep, a well stocked kitchen, and a great location on a beautiful lake! Would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful setting

The cabin was wonderful and very spacious for 10 people! Campfires by the lake and views were amazing. Glad we brought the boat, the lake was clear and surface was glass most of our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam G.

7 Jan, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time!

Quick drive to Boyne Mountain to ski, spacious cottage with lots of beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Mary H.

24 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I would stay here again!

This roomy home provides amenities galore! Great sunrise/sunset views over the lake. And the wide shallow shoreline made it especially safe for the children to have endless play. Yes, could pay more attention to detail especially for us summer visitors i.e. a clean grill and deck floor. Although our visit was a summer vacation, I can envision it a great group ski trip stay! Thanks Karen:)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

1 Jun, 2022

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

Great host

Great spot and a great time in Boyne city

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

5 Jan, 2024

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

Great Vacation Home Near Boyne Mountain

5 min from the mountain. Great location for a big family. Cozy bedrooms and fireplace with a nice view of the lake. Host was very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

29 Jul, 2021

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

Great Stay!

Overall great experience. The lake is beautiful and great for kids! We WILL be booking again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Karen O'Keefe

Our family lives full time in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. We love our getaway in Boyne during the winter months and summer. We try to get up 1-2 times per month and rent the other week-ends. Our two boys grew up skiing in the winter and wake-boarding in the summer.

Why they chose this property

Sunsets on the lake are spectacular.. and then come the stars! We have a big bonfire pit with log benches.. We provide kayaks, a rowboat and a canoe for your lake pleasure. Lots of swimming, fishing and good old fashion lake fun!! We are close to wineries for fall wine tours as well.

For winter sports enthusiasts we are 5 minutes from Boyne Mountain Ski Resort for skiing, skating, tubing, cross country skiing and more!

What makes this property unique

We are a five minute drive to the main ski lift at Boyne Mountain, Avalanche Bay and the Boyne Mountain Grand and all it's amenities. The cottage is situated in a beautiful peaceful setting while being 20 minutes from Petoskey and or Gaylord for shopping... 24 hours Meijer's ... and less than 10 minutes from downtown Boyne City.

Our stocked kitchen makes cooking your meals easy !