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Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome!

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Lakefront side of the house - deck and king bedroom balcony.
Exterior
Back porch and main entryway into house.
Property grounds
Fire pit

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego County Sportsplex
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Marsh Ridge Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lakeview Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #1 - Lakefront King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2 - Multiple beds

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Downstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome!

Located on the West shore of all-sports Manuka Lake, this freshly updated and fully equipped 3-bed, 2-bath home sits on half an acre of lakefront and is ready for activities year-round. Inside you will find oversized east-facing lakeview windows that provide gorgeous sunrise views and showcase the natural beauty of the lake and its wildlife. Starlink internet and smart TVs will keep you connected if you wish.

Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck, in the yard at the fire pit, or down on the beach. Lawn chairs, picnic tables, a grill, and some recreational equipment are provided. Enjoy quick access to public land and trail systems and just a 10-minute drive to downtown Gaylord.

For winter activities, the lake freezes well and is popular for ice fishing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. There are 100s of miles of readily accessible snowmobile trails in the area, both heading into Gaylord and out towards Waters and Mancelona. Multiple ski resorts are within a 40 mile radius, offering skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and various winter activities.

For summer activities, the house comes with a dock, paddle-board, 2 adult kayaks, (child kayaks available upon request), paddle boat, life jackets, beach towels, inflatable tubes, and three fishing poles. This is a great lake for fishing! There is a public boat launch about a quarter mile north of the house. The house is equipped with AC.

We offer a quick and easy check out process - no doing all the work of the cleaner!

Situated centrally on the lake, the cottage offers views and fabulous access to open water. Come explore the lake and all the activities northern Michigan has to offer, and stay for the comforts and conveniences of cottage life. Pets are welcome!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties.

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 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 Lake Manuka, a neighbourhood in Gaylord, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Natural Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 19 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lake Manuka cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Natural Golf Course, Gaylord Country Club and Black Forest Golf Course. Pine Baron Pathway and Otsego Lake State Park 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. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view and comfortable space to hang out for a game weekend with friends. Everything we needed was provided and check out process was very easy we didn’t really have to do anything. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host. Comfortable stay with great waterfront view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. It is nicely decorated and appears newly updated. The bedrooms were more spacious than I expected. We enjoyed the fire pit. The owners seemed to anticipate guests’ needs and anything we wished for was already provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

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

Clean and comfortable

Lovely place with great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

Weekend get away!☺

We had a great stay. The host had everthing that you would need. The house was located on the lake with a nice lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Just what we were looking for!

The cottage was just the right size for the five adults and two kids we had, with a gorgeous view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

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

Nice cozy place

Nice hidden gem. Clean cozy family fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makedonka B.

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

Quiet and serene!

This was the perfect location for a quiet getaway with the kids. It was just as described and was just close enough to downtown Gaylord for a quick trip into town for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Family Fall Getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay at this cozy lake cottage. The lake view was beautiful. The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The owner was very kind and quick to respond. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Cute little cottage

The cottage was a cute space to enjoy a relaxing weekend on the lake. Everything was clean, spacious and lots of amenities were included. The neighbors were all friendly and it was great to bring our larger dog. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Daughters 16th birthday get away.

We had a very nice stay. They girls were sad when we had to leave the next morning. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy weekend getaway

Definitely one of my favorite experiences at a vacation rental! The place was clean, homey and exactly as advertised. Lots of cute little touches. Loved how quiet the surrounding area is- perfect for relaxing. Lake/beach was clean and serene. Hosts were quick and effective communicators leading up to our arrival and we had literally no issues during our stay. I hope we will make it back next summer! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Nice place to relax

The place was nice to stay in. The house was clean and nicely located on the lake, it had all the amenities that we needed for our stay. The water front was on the lake was nice size for us and our two dogs. We stay during the weekday so the lake was quiet which was nice. We enjoyed the paddle boat and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

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

Perfect Getaway

Stayed here for the weekend with our kids, parents, and grandparents and everyone had a blast! This listing is very accurate, just as advertised. Had so much fun and had all the amenities you would need. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Beautiful lake home

Our family had a relaxing week at your lake home. Did lots of fishing and caught northern, bass and some nice blue gill. Beautiful home on a beautiful lake. We will definitely plan a return trip next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

Amazing

Staying was exactly what we expected and needed. Very relaxing, the home was inviting. We all had an amazing time. Thank you for having us in your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H., Columbus Ohio area

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

Lovely weekend at the lake

The property is clean and well maintained. There lake is clear and the kayaks etc. we’re very appreciated. This is a great place for families or couples looking for a getaway on a nice sized lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

Very Nice!

The home on Lake Manuka was exactly as pictured. Extremely clean and very comfortable for our family of 7. Close to the activities we participated in. The owner has made you feel like home. Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

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

4th of July Vacation

We celebrated the 4th of July at Lake Manuka. The cottage was the perfect setup for our family! We enjoyed the paddle boat and paddle board! We took our fishing boat along and caught some bass and pike. We loved the all the fireworks shot off by neighboring cottages. At night the lake is very quiet and peaceful. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., hanover, mi

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

Annual winter trip - excellent place!

This cabin was absolutely perfect for our annual winter trip! We were able to bring our pups along and there was plenty of room for the adults and kids to relax and spend time together. The ice fishing was awesome as well! The boys caught crappie and bluegill ! Can’t wait for next year. The cabin is very clean and well stocked for the simple needs. Great location to town but private as well. Thank you for sharing such a great place !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina B.

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

Absolutely beautiful and relaxing

We stay as a family my husband and myself and 2 kids, 9 and 2 and my in laws, the home was even nicer in person then the listing as they have updated the flooring since the photos and they looking fantastic, our 9 year old loved to fish everyday , as he was able to catch mutiple fish right off the dock, the area was so quiet and yet close to town, the kayaks and paddle boat were my 2 yeats favorite thing to do was have us ride gim around the lake . There are plenty of sand toys for littles and my son played in the sand all day long , we also bought a small blow up pool and filled with lake water to keep him from continuing to run to the lake as it gets deep fast, we cant not wait to return here as this was one of our most favorite places we have ever stayed .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a visit! Easy and clean!! Plus it was a beautiful view of the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying at your cozy and quiet lakeside cottage. Hosts anticipated all basic needs and we appreciated use of the kayaks and simple check out policies. We could have used some instructions on accessing the tv, but used our own youtube account so all was well. Loved the coffee bar but would suggest a coffee pot with automatic turnoff. Overall, it was an awesome family weekend in your beautifully decorated and updated cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and quiet lake and beds were extremely comfortable. It was very nice to have a washer and dryer also and a great location to cover all the upper cities in Michigan on day trips. Unfortunately we did not get to use all the kayaks and paddle board but I am sure in the summer months it is a great asset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property description was very accurate. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, utensils etc. The lake is great for kayaking and we used a couple of the kayaks provided along with our own. We enjoyed the fire pit roasting marshmallows and watched the stars come out every night. A very nice, quiet spot not far from other lakes and Gaylord.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Pauline, Hans, Eric, & Heather

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We are siblings who own this house with our spouses. We all grew up in the Gaylord area and return frequently for family visits and all the activities the area has to offer!

Why they chose this property

Thank you for looking at our cottage, we love it here and hope to share the fun with you! The lake provides all types of watersport activities and the cottage is located a short drive from downtown Gaylord. Located in the heart of northern Michigan's golf and ski resort mecca, it's the perfect home base to explore. Suitable for a quiet weekend away, a fun weekend with friends, or a fun-filled getaway for families, kids, and pets!

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