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Welcome to Blue Gill Serenity!Bring your family to the charming lakeside heaven!

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A lake with a dock, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A lake with a dock and a wooden pier.
A wooden deck with a small house model, a railing, and a view of a lake.
A room with a window, a lamp, and a view of a body of water.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a forested shoreline in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Frederic, MI
  • Place, Big Bradford Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Sofa Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to Blue Gill Serenity!Bring your family to the charming lakeside heaven!

Your perfect Northern Michigan getaway awaits! Private lakefront retreat sleeps 11 across 2 homes-ideal for families, reunions, friends & large groups. The property includes a main lake house (sleeps 5) and a separate bunkhouse cabin (sleeps up to 6 guests). Wake up to gorgeous lake views and enjoy your morning coffee in peaceful surroundings, with a gentle breeze and pure serenity. Fish from the dock, kayak, swim, relax by the fire pit, or BBQ. Direct snowmobile & ORV trail access+nearby skiing.

Entire Lakefront Retreat (Sleeps up to 11)

This private lakefront retreat includes two separate buildings rented together, providing plenty of space, comfort, and privacy for families and groups of up to 11 guests.

Main Lake House (Sleeps up to 5)
2 bedrooms featuring 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, and a sofa bed in the second bedroom
Bright, comfortable living room with beautiful lake views
Spacious dining area overlooking the water
Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals
Full bathroom with essential amenities
Smart TVs for streaming your favorite shows and movies
Piano for music lovers and family entertainment
Dedicated workspace in the primary bedroom for remote work or studying

Bunkhouse Cabin (Sleeps up to 6)

2 bunk beds and 2 child-sized pull-out sofas
Private bathroom with a shower
Mini kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer and air fryer
Large Smart TV, perfect for movie nights or gaming
Large table for board games, puzzles, meals, or group activities
Cozy cabin atmosphere ideal for kids, teens, or a second family

Outdoor Amenities

Complimentary kayaks
Spacious lakefront deck with outdoor dining and seating
BBQ grill
Fire pit overlooking the lake
Private dock for swimming, fishing, or docking your boat
Large open yard for games and relaxing
Ample parking for multiple vehicles, boats, trailers, and snowmobiles

Guests have exclusive access to the entire property, including both the lake house and the separate bunkhouse cabin. There are no shared spaces during your stay.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Our location in Frederic, MI, offers guests a quiet lake escape while staying close to restaurants, shopping, and Northern Michigan adventures.

Nearby dining options include local favorites in Frederic, Waters, and the Otsego Lake area, including casual restaurants and places to grab a meal after a day outdoors.

Popular nearby destinations:

Gaylord – approximately 15–20 minutes away with restaurants, shopping, golf, and year-round activities.

Otsego Lake – nearby for additional lake activities, beaches, boating, and fishing opportunities.

Boyne Mountain Resort – approximately 45 minutes away for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and summer activities.

Petoskey – about 1 hour away for waterfront views, shopping, dining, and exploring Northern Michigan.

Traverse City – about 1 hour 15 minutes away for wineries, beaches, restaurants, and sightseeing.

Mackinaw City – about 1 hour away for a day trip to the Straits area and access to Mackinac Island.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before noon
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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5197382vb
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: 20
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
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

Frederic

Frederic is home to this holiday home. Otsego Lake State Park and Hartwick Pines State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park.
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Frederic, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Bradford Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 38 min drive - 69.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 50 min drive - 76.7 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 53 min drive - 80.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frederic Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Swamp II - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Blue Gill Serenity!Bring your family to the charming lakeside heaven! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Welcome to Blue Gill Serenity!Bring your family to the charming lakeside heaven!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Blue Gill Serenity!Bring your family to the charming lakeside heaven!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Blue Gill Serenity!Bring your family to the charming lakeside heaven!?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Welcome to Blue Gill Serenity!Bring your family to the charming lakeside heaven! located?

Situated in Frederic, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Big Bradford Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Au Sable River and Otsego Lake. Otsego Lake State Park and Chub Lakes are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

4.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautiful house on a calm lake. Cozy home but has plenty of beds to sleep more. The amount of things to do provided by the hosts more than makes up for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Lile Smiljanovski

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