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Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway

Gaylord vacation home with kitchen

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A two-story house with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees.
A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a mirror with decorative frames, and a wall with inspirational quotes.
A kitchen with wooden floors, red cabinets, and a red countertop. There are two red rugs on the floor.
A room with a large window overlooking a dock and water. There are two birds on the windowsill, and several bottles and a small figurine are placed on the windowsill.
A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a view of the sunset over the water, and boats docked nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Otsego Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marsh Ridge Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Loon Golf Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gaylord

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Otsego Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Marsh Ridge Golf Course with a stay here. Loon Golf Resort and Otsego Lake State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Loon Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Torch Lake - 49 min drive - 42.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • Culver's
  • ‪China1 Buffet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway

Cozy 4 bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, and a laundry room with washer and dryer. Absolutely gorgeous view of the lake from the living room windows and the Master suite upstairs. Beautiful deck connects to a long dock to the lake. Public boat launch just down the beach. This Cottage has been in our family for over 50 years. You will build lasting fun memories here.

There are kayaks and bikes available for your use in the garage. Action Outdoor Rentals at actionoutdoorrentals.com or 989-732-2555 rents boats and jetskis

Gaylord is an amazing vacation destination with an abundance of exciting and fun outdoor (and a few indoor) activities (especially golf!!!!):
https://www.gaylordmichigan.net/events-calendar/events/ - for events happening throughout the year.
https://treetops.com/
https://www.michaywe.com/
https://www.otsegoclub.com/
https://www.gaylordcountryclub.com/
https://www.loongolfresort.com/

The winter is also fun with with miles of groomed trails for snowmobiling that can take you all the way up to Mackinaw City (and all the little towns in between)!!! Otsego Resort and Treetops both offer cross country and downhill skiing and Boyne Mountain is only a 33 minute drive from the cottage. Not to mention the great sleigh rides!! Cook Family Farms is a favorite of ours (https://cookfamilyfarm.com/sleigh-rides/)

Couple of our favorite restaurants:
Benethums (reservations recommended)
Porterhaus
Alpine Tavern
The Pine Squirrel
The Bearded Dogg (connected the Spud Warehouse, a go-to shopping spot for some interesting and unique knick-knacks)
Jets Pizza (lots of different options, from Detroit style to cauliflower crust to gluten free)
Crave Pizza

Some other neat places nearby:
Mackinac City (15-20 minute ferry ride to Mackinac Island): 55 minutes / 63 miles
Boyne City: 42 minutes / 36 miles
Charlevoix: 1 hour 5 minutes / 48 miles
Petoskey: 51 minutes / 44 miles
Traverse City: 1 hour 25 minutes / 60 miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes: 1 hour 55 minutes / 85 miles
Alpena: 1 hour 24 minutes / 73 miles

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Otsego Resort
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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$138 nightly
The price is $152
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Total with taxes and fees
Otsego Resort

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

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

Rules

Please no smoking of any kind in the house. This goes for vapes, hookahs, or the like.
Pets are not allowed under any circumstances. Extraordinary exceptions to be cleared by owner at 30 days in advance and subject to a $350 p/pet fee
Neighbors are highly sensitive to animals and will relay to owner any unauthorized pets. Violations will result in an additional $500 per pet fee.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Please no animals upstairs

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lakefront Getaway Gaylord
Lakefront Cottage Getaway Gaylord
Lakefront Cottage Getaway Private vacation home
Lakefront Cottage Getaway Private vacation home Gaylord

Frequently asked questions

How close is Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 53.3 mi (54-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway to downtown Gaylord?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Gaylord.

Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Long Weekend

Great location and place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Great stay

The property was perfect for our family to enjoy a mid summer getaway. Plenty of space and a beautiful lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Willis H.

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

Michigan Lake Getaway

Beautiful place with very convenient restaurants and bars near by. It's right on the lake and had amazing sunsets
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Great location and house

We had a great time at this rental. The home is spacious and the deck’s proximity to the house and water was great for my elderly mother with mobility issues. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great family quiet time. The house was decent size and had everything that we needed and host was great and quick at responding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

A home away from home

My family and I frequently venture up north during the summer months around the surrounding area. This is the first place we found we'd rather stay at the rental rather than trying to find things to do locally. Perfect family spot! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Girls Weekend

We stayed here for our annual girls weekend. Kurt is amazing to work with. His friendly grounds/maintenance staff even stopped in to check on us..making sure we didnt need anything! The house is very easy to find, clean, stocked, and close to many attractions, shopping, and restaurants. Plenty of parking too! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a perfect place for a family weekend… Otsego Lake is gorgeous. We were able to see beautiful sunsets every night from the property.Plenty of room in the kitchen to cook for the family… family room was big enough for everybody to have a place to sit when we were not out playing in the water.My grandkids (3 and 5) were able to walk safely into the water… Very sandy bottom. They were able to walk out quite a long distance. We had a floating lily pad, and tied it to the dock… The kids played on that for hours.House was very clean and had a great breeze coming off of the lake… The upstairs master suite is gorgeous. All of the rooms were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james a.

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

Beautiful Location

We had a great time. Found the cottage to be exactly as we thought. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and ample water toys in the garage. Communications with the property manager was exceptional as he gave us some reco's for shopping and eating in nearby Gaylord. Wasn't a fan of the 6 children next door visiting the Grand parents but hey, that is the risk you run when you rent a cottage in the summer. Truth be told the children were not that big of distraction. We were one of the first visitors as a result we booked with no review...but it was perfect. Really loved the 2 person Kayak. Wouldn't hesitate to rent the cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Above and beyond our expectations

We were really impressed with the property. The garage was full of toys to use. Kurt was great and very quick to respond. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon T.

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

Lake House

Nice stay. Big house with plenty of room to spread out for our 2 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Y.

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

Otsego Lake

Had a great weekend on the lake. House was spacious and well equipped. Only negative was that the dock was not in. Our grandsons brought all their fishing gear and were disappointed that they couldn’t fish off the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nour A.

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

Beautiful home near the lake

Host was very helpful. Home was right on the lake, we rented out a pontoon that allowed us to enjoy the weather and views of the lake. I recommend anyone looking for a home that has a beautiful views of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Beautiful Lake Getaway

Kurt was a fantastic host, and helped answer any questions we had almost immediately! The place has nice sized bedrooms and a beautiful back deck and pier on the lake. We rented a fishing boat from a place across the street, which I would also highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich S.

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

Good trip

Great spot for our group to stay for the weekend.

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