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Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views!

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Outdoor dining
View looking back from our lakefront

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Johannesburg, MI
  • Place, Little Bear Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, West Twin Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Johannesburg Branch Library
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views!

If you're looking for a private, quiet, peaceful retreat with gorgeous sunset views on a beautiful lake, we have just the place for you! Our summer cabin and wooded property has been in our family for three generations. We have 500 feet of lakefront. You're less than 90 minutes away from wonderful recreational and relaxing destinations such as Mackinac Island, Traverse City, wine country, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, and Hartwick Pines State Park. Or, just stay around our cabin to read, sunbathe, walk, fish, or swim. TV access includes ABC, NBC, CBS, and PBS. No Internet and little cell phone access can be a blessing! Nearby towns for dining, shopping and entertainment include Lewiston and Gaylord. Sorry, no hunters.

Also, for you past renters in particular, it is with regret that my sister and I plan to sell our cabin and lake property later this year. If you know of a potentially interested buyer, please let me know. Thank you!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Please treat our property as if it were yours - locked upon leaving, trash picked-up, and the property neat and orderly. Thank you!

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

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Garland and Michaywe Pines 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 Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Little Bear Lake - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • West Twin Lake - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Johannesburg Branch Library - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Johannesburg Lake - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lake Louise - 13 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J and B's Spot Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Old Depot Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J and K's Pit Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views!?

As of 17 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views! on 21 May, 2026 start from S$222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Cabin On 14 Acres With Beautiful Sunset Views! located?

Situated in Johannesburg, this beach cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Little Bear Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Johannesburg Branch Library and West Twin Lake. Kujawa Lake and Johannesburg Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Dean’s lake house. It’s exactly what you want for an up north getaway !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much, Joe! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please do come back! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thanks for the 5-star review, Garrett. You are welcome to come back another time. Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, lovely cottage that has all the basics! We enjoyed the ponds, woods and lake! Had a great fire pit & outdoor patio. Was perfect for relaxing & enjoying the beautiful scenery!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review, Stephanie! We have enjoyed our cabin in the ways that you did for many years. Please do come back!... Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

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

This property has the most Amazing Views, the water Crystal Clear! and Very Private.

Over all this stay was Amazing and memorable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2024
Thank you for your review, Tammy! I'm glad to know that you enjoyed your stay. Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect lake getaway

This was our fifth year staying here and it’s always a great time. Great cabin, perfect location on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your compliments and 5-star review! Please come back next summer! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!We have been visiting Deans property for around 8 years.Never disappointed.Quiet and relaxing. Looking forward to next year.Thanks Dean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your review, Ron! You, of course, are welcome back next summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

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

Fun stay

We had a great time relaxing in a really beautiful area. The lake is really peaceful and we caught quite a few fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Don! Good to hear of your success fishing. Please come back next summer! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

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

Clean great place for a quiet get away.

Enjoyed the week, fishing, paddle boat and kayaking on a quiet lake. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
I'm glad to know you enjoyed your time there! Please come back! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Beautiful quiet get away

It was a very nice place to relax love the lake and that it was just enough out of the way we had a great time even did some exploring would definitely recommend if you enjoy the out doors and nature
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much for your review! So glad to know you enjoyed yourselves. Please do come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Family time

We had a great stay here! Quiet, peaceful family time is just what we all needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your review, Andrea! I'm glad to know how much you enjoyed your stay. Please come back! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Fantastic property and great vacation

The cottage and property were perfect. The kids had a wonderful time and we all enjoyed the entire stay. Dean and his property management team do a great job. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your kind review, Rob! I'm happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. Please come back! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Great Place

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The lake was very quiet and we even caught a few fish off the end of the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2020
Thanks for your review, Mike! So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay....and about fishing from the dock! We'll be up there in late July to do the same. You're welcome back anytime! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

A vacation not a trip

We had an amazing relaxing vacation with the kids. The place was perfect! We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much, Shannon! So glad to know that you enjoyed your stay. Please come back! Dean P.S. I recognize Haystack Rock in your photo! Judy and I were there last month. Loved Oregon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Exactly as listed. Shore line was a little more over grown than the picture but still a beautiful view. Home was clean and well supplied with everything we needed and the property was peaceful. The lake is so clean, perfect for swimming. We loved it there and hope to return next summer. Thank you for sharing this gem with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your positive review, Heather! I'm glad to know how much you enjoyed your stay. Please do stay with us again! Dean
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ron C.

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

Great place

Quiet and secluded. Great fishing off dock or boat.Had a great long weekend. Definitely will be staying again. Owner goes above and beyond to make a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2021
Thank you, Ron! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I know you wrote of problems in submitting your review, and that you meant to give a 5-star rating rather than the 1-star shown here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was not my first visit. It will probably not be my last.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your 5-star review, Eric! Please do come back again. Dean
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric K.

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

Privacy Haven

Wonderful place and excellent location. I have loved the area since childhood, and this was the perfect place to stay. I hated to leave. I hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2021
Thank you, Eric! Please do come back! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Nice

Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2022
Glad you enjoyed our cabin! Please come back another time. Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great Fishing!

Wonderfully private, secluded fishing cottage. Good fishing for the hubby and a peaceful place for the wife to do some sewing. This was our second visit and we'd be happy to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2022
So glad to know how much you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for your 5-star review, and please come back a third time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie Z.

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

Summer family getaway

We have stayed at this property several times and it has always been absolutely fabulous. The host is wonderful to work with, quickly responds with great detailed information. Property is clean and well stocked. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Hello Annie, I am so pleased to know how much you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for your review. Please do come back again! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

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

Clean place and peaceful lake.

Up north at its best. Great place to disconnect from phones. Very clean cabin/cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you, Stan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Wonderful Place

This was our 2nd visit and as usual the lake is relaxing and peaceful. We had a little hiccup but Dean took care of everything quickly and was on top of it. Great place...Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2020
Thank you, Shannon, for your wonderful review!....as well as your patience during that little "hiccup"! Please come back a 3rd time! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

A nice weekend getaway on the lake

Very nice cottage on the quiet and serene lake Douglas. Has everything you need for a quiet weekend on the lake. We enjoyed fishing and staying up late by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2020
I'm glad to know that you enjoyed our cottage as we have over the years, James! You're welcome to come back again! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie Z.

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

Great cabin Great Lake

This is our second stay and it was just as perfect as our first. We caught tons of fish, our five year old caught his first bass ever. We made tons of new memories and can’t wait to come back. Thank you dean it was a fabulous week, We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words, Annie! Glad to hear you had good luck fishing, as we did earlier this summer. Please do come back! Dean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Second Weekend in July

Extremely clean, well maintained, quiet, relaxing, more amenities than listed. The only draw back was our stay was too short.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dean Long

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My parents first purchased this property from a family member in 1979. For many years, it was their retirement destination throughout the summer. With their passing, my sister and I have owned this property and cabin for the past 25 years. With our year-around homes some distance away, we don't have the opportunity to vacation here as much as we'd like to. However, several of our cousins live close by. Thus, still, we find ourselves staying there for a couple weeks or so during most summers. We love every visit!

What makes this property unique

I can honestly, objectively state that we own THE premier property on Douglas Lake! The sunsets are gorgeous. Fog often rises off the the water in the early morning. At that time, and at dusk, the water is like glass, making it perfect for kayaking or canoeing. We're often visited by chipmunks, ducks, loons, wild turkeys, herons, and an occasional bald eagle flying overhead.

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