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Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Lake view

Explore the area

Indian River, MI

Cross In The Woods National Shrine
‪8 min walk‬
Burt Lake State Park
‪13 min walk‬
Big Bear Adventures
‪2 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Downstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Garden

About this property

Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse

Newly renovated! Located directly on the south shore of Burt Lake with sunset and sunrises, this adorable lakehouse is nestled right next to the water on a 2 acre wooded lot. 3 bedrooms plus large loft sleeps ten with 2 full bathrooms. Brand new hardwood floors throughout main first floor level. Newly renovated bathrooms and bedrooms. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, WiFi, A/C, and a beautiful stone fireplace with views that stretch for miles. Close to downtown Indian River. Enjoy happy hours on the double deck and play in the lake that is on a 100+ yard sandbar to make lasting summer memories.

Property manager

Joe Glanzman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Seasons of the North Winery and Indian River Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!.

Indian River, MI

What's nearby

Burt Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Burt Lake State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Big Bear Adventures - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Indian River Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬15 min walk
‪Dairy Mart - ‬4 min drive
‪Breaker's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Burt Lake and Cross In The Woods National Shrine. Big Bear Adventures and Seasons of the North Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

8 Jul, 2025

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

Great location on the lake.

We truly enjoyed our stay on the lake. The place was completely stocked with supplies for the week and there was plenty of sleeping areas for everyone. Close by stores and restaurants and given a list of other restaurants in the nearby area. The swimming off the dock was great for my grandkids as the water was only a few feet deep.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

11 Sept, 2024

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

Great Lakehouse!

This home was exactly what we needed for an extended weekend getaway. The host was always accessible and quick to respond with any questions we had. The home was cozy and located in a great location with a great view of Burt Lake! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

14 Jul, 2023

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

Annual Indian River Retreat

Everything was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dena L.

22 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful Burt Lake

The perfect location! My family of 10 had plenty of room and being right on Burt Lake was a bonus. The owners were quick to respond with anything we needed. We are already talking about next year and can’t wait to stay again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue b.

28 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful view

We have stayed at many VRBO’s and this was by far the best equipped especially the kitchen! Two decks and a dock were awesome for a family.Joe was very responsive and was always available!The view from both decks was stunning! We did not want to leave! So close to stores and restaurants too!! Thanks for the memories- we will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Amazing VRBO for relaxing weekend!

Truly had an amazing time at this house, everything was as described in the listing. The view was even better than the pictures! Could spend everyday down on the dock relaxing. Our group didn’t have any kids, but found the space to be exceptionally kid friendly as well. Mostly laid down on the dock with friends and read books and enjoyed the sunshine. Burt lake itself is so beautiful. Hoping to come back again! Really loved it here and would recommend to anyone. Joe was super flexible and wonderful to work with!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Sept, 2023

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

Beautiful views of Burt Lake throughout the house

This house has incredible views of Burt Lake from the two main bedrooms and the living room, plus multiple levels of decks. The dock is great as well with chairs and shallow water. There is a small beach area with a bit of sand for kids to play. The house was well stocked and clean. The double full size bunk beds are great for kids! Very close to Vivio’s and the state park for a full beach and small playground. Easy to get to Indian River as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward C., Springboro, Ohio

27 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing and fun!

We arrived at a well kept and clean home that was just like the listing described. We had plenty of space for five of us and it would have been comfortable for up to 14 I would say. There was comfortable sitting in the living room, the kitchen had enough space for three of us to cook, and there was enough outdoor deck space to thoroughly enjoy it and not feel cramped. It was especially great to walk from the deck down to the dock and go for a swim. I had my two kayaks and after maneuvering them down one flight of stairs to the dock, the lake was very accessible and we just beached the kayaks at night. It ended up being very central to many things. We went to Petoskey, we played disc golf nearby, we went for a hike, we went to Mackinac Island, and just enjoyed the whole general area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

11 Jul, 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

26 Sept, 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

27 Aug, 2022

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

Sunset Cove

This house was perfect for our family. Comfortable with everything we needed. Many nice amenities like super nice sheets and towels. Loved sitting on the deck and looking out on the gorgeous view of Burt Lake. We will be back for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

17 Jul, 2022

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

Nice Place

Beautiful view. Comfortable cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

27 Jun, 2022

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

My favorite vacation spot.

We have been vacationing in Indian River for years and this is our favorite house. Its so comfortable and the owners really attend to the details. Perfect place to relax on the lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

24 Sept, 2021

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

Lovely lake house on Burt Lake

We enjoyed our stay at this lakefront home at the south end of Burt Lake. The house is cute & cozy with everything you need for your stay. The location was perfect for everything we want to do. Joe was great to work with. We plan to request rental again in the future!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect Getaway for Families

We LOVE this place!! This rental is perfect for families. It's clean, roomy, comfortable and has everything you need if you decide to cook/grill your meals. The owners are wonderful to work with and easily accessible. We'll be back :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Ben B.

10 Sept, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful lake but trouble with mice

This house on Burt Lake is a lovely location with great swimming and beautiful views. The house was comfortable with everything that we needed. We did have a couple issues with the rental. We saw a mouse in the house on the fourth day of the trip and contacted the home owner about having it removed. The home owner was not able to get someone to come out until our last day of the stay. We ended up leaving a day early as we continued to see the mouse running through the main living area daily. While this is an "up north " home, it was clear that the mouse could enter at will through the front door crack when closed as well as though the holes in the screen on the deck door. We did not leave the deck or kitchen windows open with screens because there were large holes in both. We also had some issue with arrival times. When asked to switch our rental date from a Saturday arrival to a Friday arrival, we complied. Arrival was set for Friday at 4:00pm. We had nearly completed our travel to the house when the homeowner called to tell us that we would not have entrance until 6:30pm due to cleaning still taking place. This was pretty inconvenient as we had basically arrived already and just had to kill some time until we could get in the house. Overall, a great location but I am disappointed in our experience for the price.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Casie P.

28 Aug, 2020

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

A week with the family on Burt Lake

Our stay at Burt Lake was very relaxing and tranquil. The house was just as described; each room was clean and well suited for our needs. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans and supplies. The bedrooms where comfortable and extra linens where provided. The house does have air conditioning ; however, the bunk room was rather warm. A few small fans where provided. The house does have several decks and seating areas outside. They are spacious and comfortable. The steps down to the dock, on the lake, are steep. My elderly parents struggled with the steps as well the lack of hand rails. Our only complaint was the lack of parking. There are 2 parking spots near the house. If you have additional cars, you need to park upon entering the property, at the top of a hill. Our week at the cottage was wonderfully relaxing. The Glanzman's cottage was a beautiful spot to unwind and spend time with those you love. My family and I look forward to another trip to Indian River, in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

laura e.

26 Aug, 2020

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

The Perfect Family Getaway!

We traveled all the way from CT for this family retreat and it was absolutely worth the trip! The home was better than expected, very clean, neat and updated furnishings. The outside property is so inviting, the upper deck for reading/eating or just chilling. The dock & water was enjoyed all week with swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and watching sunsets. Owners are incredibly easy to work with and communication was very clear with the check in/check out process. It only allows for 5 stars but our family would give it 10! Thanks for the relaxing family vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

14 Aug, 2020

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

Great house! Great location!

We had a wonderful stay at this property on the lake. The house was clean and comfortable and the outside deck and dock were perfect. The house was very well equipped, too. Pretty much anything we needed was already there. In fact, we typically bring some kitchenware ourselves when renting but didn't have to here at all. I would stay again with zero argument. :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

14 Aug, 2020

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

Fantastic lakefront rental for summer vacation!

WOW! Awesome lake house with spectacular views of Burt Lake. The house had everything we everything we needed and more. Our family of 10 had a great time. The hard sandy bottom and clean water of Burt Lake was wonderful. We had seven nights of lovely sunsets. House was clean, comfortable and basically spoiled us for the week! Owners thought of everything one would need. Loved all the hooks to hangs things (yes it’s the little things that count). Large decks and docks were great for lounging and dining. Awesome location - close to Indian River town and waterway. Highly recommend and definitely plan to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

28 Jul, 2020

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

Perfect vacation house

The property owners are excellent to work with. The house has so much charm with everything you need right there. They have thought of all the little details that make it extra special.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

13 Jul, 2020

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

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful time! The house is wonderful. The owners were wonderful as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

25 Jun, 2020

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

Summer Getaway

The house was perfect for us to to relax and enjoy each other and in tranquil and wooded waterfront Indian River

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

24 Aug, 2019

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

Great Home - Will be Back!!

We stayed for a long weekend and wanted to extend for even longer! The home was exactly as described and in brand new condition - Joe the owner was super responsive and very easy to work with. One, if not the best, rental we've had on VRBO in Northern Michigan! Water was very clear, wind picked up each afternoon, but with the water so shallow wasn't an issue at all. Thanks for allowing us to use your home!

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

22 Aug, 2019

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

Book This Place -- You Won't Be Disappointed

This place is the perfect up north cabin-in-the-woods with beautiful Burt Lake frontage. The house sits at the bottom of a steep hill tucked into the woods. The house was well appointed, comfortable, and perfect for our two families (four adults, and three kids). The lake in front of the house has a sandy bottom and stays 2-3 feet deep for a long way. (The neighbors said the sand “bar” went out for a 1,000 feet.) It is conveniently located close to town via car, and the Indian River via boat. I’m already missing having my morning coffee on the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019