Cozy Vintage Cottage on Big Lake (yes, that's the name of the lake)

Little cottage (400 sq. ft.) will remind you of going to Grandma's cottage. Main living area is a combination kitchen, living and dining room, open to the rafters. Lakeside bedroom has a double bed, roadside bedroom has a twin bed with a twin trundle bed. The double bed size futon in living room provides additional sleeping area. Bathroom has a single stall shower.

TV, DVD player, some DVDs, books, games and cards are stocked for a rainy day.There is no Wi-Fi or cable. The lakeside of the cottage is open for a lake breeze, there is a ceiling fan in main room. Each bedroom also has an oscillating stand fan.There is no air conditioning.
Towels and bed linens are provided along with some basic kitchen condiments, grilling spices and grilling tools.
Outside amenities include a dock with a sandy swimming area, rowboat, paddle boat, fire pit, picnic table and a gas grill. Firewood is for sale locally. Rental rate is $90.00 per
night plus the 6% state required use tax (total of $94.40)
There is a three night minimum stay.

Big Lake is a deep, spring fed all sports lake with a public access if you bring your own boat. Nearby Evart is the home of the Dulcimer and non-electric music festival in July, as well as the Woodcarvers Festival in June. It also has a Saturday farmers market and free concert. Rafting, tubing, and kayak trips are available on the nearby Muskegon River. The Pere Marquette State Trail is two miles from the cottage for hiking and biking. Lake Michigan is about 1 1/2 hours away for a nice day trip.