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Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking

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A covered porch with a view of a lake, wooden benches, and a sign that reads "Whistling Swamp".
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a smaller leather chair, and a television on a wooden stand.
A cozy cabin-style living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a television, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Little Bear Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Johannesburg, MI
  • Place, Little Bear Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cottage is on the beach. 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 Little Bear Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Bear Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 37 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 59 min drive - 79.6 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 60 min drive - 80.3 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talley's Log Cabin Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Long Horn Salon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪J and B's Spot Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lewiston Hotel Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Villager Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking ?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking on 23 November 2026 start from NZ$907, 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 Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakefront Cottage: Snowmobile & ORV trails, great fishing, Hiking located?

This Johannesburg cottage is on the beach, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Little Bear Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of West Twin Lake and Kujawa Lake. Johannesburg Lake and Lake Louise are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the nicest homes we've stayed in with great communication from the owner and VERY well stocked! Plenty of room for a large group and excellent amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House! the house was perfect the view was amazing very family friendly and easy communication 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2026
Thanks for your honest review. Glad your group enjoyed our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic weekend at the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for providing such a nice relaxing stay! Just what we wanted. Kirk is a great host and available for any questions! Love the space and the big porch overlooking the lake!Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and plenty of room. The neighborhood is a nice secluded area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and helpful. Used the home as a home base for a friend trip to ski at Boyne. House had everything we needed and a was the perfect retreat for our very snowy vacation. View out to the lake in the winter was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2026
Thanks again for staying Tara. Hope to host your group again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very receptive to ay quetions I had and made recommendations of places to eat and things to see. The location is well placed and the area is quiet. The views from the deck are lovely. I very much recommend this place, especially if you have a group of 6-12.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2025
Thank you Thane. I was happy to host you. You're welcome back anytime. Thanks for the great communication and for being so respectful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time Away

Loved the property. It was the perfect short getaway. The owner was amazing at answering questions and we absolutely loved the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake cabin

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin. The home was clean and had everything we needed. The host was friendly and informative. We had no complaints and plan to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you for your review. Im glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host your group again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family get together

We found the house and grounds to be super clean, nicely decorated and well stocked with everything we needed. We really enjoyed the canoe and fishing off the dock. The beds were great, kitchen, showers, firepit and the back deck were all GREAT!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Thanks for your review Jenny. Glad your group enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

House was beautiful! Hosts were amazing! So much space that had plenty of seating for everyone not to mention a kitchen that had everything even a crockpot which we needed to use! We had the best time & would love to come back again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
Thanks so much for being such great guests Kristy! Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jusr as advertised

The house was perfect for our group. Plenty of room, nice scenery. Will probably rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2024
Thanks for your review Bruce. Hope to host your group again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House

Very clean! Great views and great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thanks Brian! Glad the house worked out for your group. Hope to host you again. - Kirk
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2025 winter vaca

kirk was the best to work with place was very clean well stocked with everything you would need and more veiws were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2025
Thanks for staying Frank. You guys were A renters. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families and kids

Really comfortable for a group with young children. The location feels pretty secluded for a lake house. The house layout is great for kids and families. Close to Vienna Corners, Gaylord and Lewiston. Lake was clean and we saw a ton of wildlife, caught some bass and a huge pike right off thr dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend by Big Bear Lake

We will try and stay here again. We love evening campfires with the ability to retire to a spacious home and bed. Wildlife during the day was plentiful. Enjoyed borrowing the canoe (also kayaks) to tour the lake. Very quick turnaround time when we had questions about the property from Kirk.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2024
Thanks Robert. Your group was fantastic. Hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Week

Perfect home for 8 adults. Great weather all week for boating on the lake. Started each morning on the balcony enjoying our coffee and the beautiful view. Home was very clean and just as pictured. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you may need. Great vacation had a great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2024
Thanks for your review Cheryl. Thanks for being such great guests too! You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All good

Stayed for work. Place worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice!! Everything u need is there. Nice place. Host is very nice anweres all your question. Fishing wasnt good. But that happens. Would stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a nice and relaxing stay

We had a nice time staying at the house. We happened to reach bit late than we planned and the house number was not visible in the dark that made a little difficult to find it. Except that everything went well and we enjoyed the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Hi Daniel, that is a great suggestion! We will definitely add a sign or something to help future guests find our place. Thanks again for staying with us; we are happy to hear you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our 3 generational family weekend. The cottage is welcoming, comfortable, nicely provisioned, and sparkling clean. The spacious living room and nice toys were much appreciated for our grandbabies. The weather did not allow us to take advantage of the many outdoor amenities but we enjoyed the big covered deck and the beautiful views. The owner is very helpful and prompt in replying to questions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
Thank you for staying Beth. Your group is welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation, kids and grandkids.

We had a great time. Even with all the rain we were able to hang out on the large wrap around porch and still enjoy the view of the lake. On the nicer days we enjoyed the beach, boating and fishing off the doc. Everything was perfect! Host was very nice and responded to any questions quickly. We are definitely looking forward to coming back again next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thanks for your review. I'm glad your group enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall colors

My brother and I grew up in Michigan we both live out of State, now he lives in San Diego for 40 years and I live in Long Beach, Indiana but lived in Chicago for 25 years. We make a pilgrimage every year to Northern Michigan
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
Thanks for choosing our place to stay at for your annual trip CarolAnn. Thanks for being great guests too! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up north

What a host great communication from beginning to the end. Cabin was beautiful and cozy and neighborhood was quiet. Lake was clear and full of fish. Set on the porch in morning and water the sunrise, listen to the loons and other birds and keep an eye out for eagle fishing. What a pleasant time on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thanks for your review Roger. Glad you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime!
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