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Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway

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A two-story house with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees.
A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, a view of the sunset over the water, and boats docked nearby.
A waterfront property with a dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by lush trees and residential houses.
A wooden pier extending into calm water with several boats docked at the end.
A waterfront property with a dock, boats, and a sandy beach area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Marsh Ridge Golf Course
Sleeps 10•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #1

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Please no animals upstairs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2378652vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Otsego Lake State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 49 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China1 Buffet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway ?

As of 1 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway on 10 October 2026 start from NZ$2,459, 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 Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Otsego Lake Cottage Getaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Otsego Lake and Marsh Ridge Golf Course. Loon Golf Resort and Otsego Lake State Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2021
We really enjoyed having Katie and her family! The house was left immaculate when they checked out. We look forward to having them again!
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2021
Thank you James! We would love to have again. Thank you for keeping the place so clean and thanks for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was a little hesitant because it was supposed to be so hot last weekend and this house doesn't have AC, but it is designed so perfectly that all the cool breeze from the lake keeps it comfortable all day. So much great stuff to look at and a huge library of books to read. Great signage that guided you through your stay and plenty of immensities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Kurt Tegge

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