Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and trees.
A wooden staircase leading to a house with a red roof and white siding.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, a small boat, and a deck chair.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door leading to an outdoor patio.
A bedroom with a bed, a blue armchair, a lamp, a wall clock, and a motivational quote on the wall.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Harrison, MI
  • Place, Bertha Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Soaring Eagle Waterpark
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Harrison

Harrison is home to this cottage. Snow Snake Ski and Golf and Eagle Glen Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Clare County Fairground and Brookwood Park.
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Harrison, MI

What's nearby

  • Bertha Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Soaring Eagle Waterpark - 32 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Central Michigan University - 35 min drive - 61.6 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 35 min drive - 63.1 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swiss Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪K's Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Buckhorn Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nadobny’s Pub 2 - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kathy's Pasties - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$549, 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 Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach located?

Situated in Harrison, this cottage is steps from Bertha Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kilbonie Lake. Owl Lake and Silver Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cute and super clean. GREAT communication back and forth with owners. We loved being on the water with the paddle boats and kayaks. 10/10 would recommend! We went swimming at the state park nearby and that was great as well. We loved the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great trip to Bertha! My wife recently got into birding and was able to see many different species. House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Would like to come back in the summer :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was cozy and nice. Loved the lake view out back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very comfortable, view of lake from deck in the morning is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Had a great time, comfortable and scenic
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As usual we loved our stay. Thought its cold and snowy we made the best out of our stay. We walked across the frozen lake, made a sledding path on the side of the house and played lots of board games. If your looking for a realxing getaway this place is for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at this beautiful lake house. The house was very clean. Perfect little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend away

The wife and I loved the place! It sits on a nice little lake in a quiet neighborhood. Would love to return when the weather is warmer and kayak the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome guys trip. Fishing was good, house was clean, the hosts are very responsive. We cannot wait to stay again! The only downside was no air conditioning and it was over 100 degrees, but we survived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The weekend away

This property is amazing and would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a 2 bedroom cottage...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had the best time,very beautiful home and very clean. The grandkids absolutely loved the beach and the kayaks. Had lots of firewood and gas grill was clean and ready to be used. Loved the deck and the gazebo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend

Very clean and well taken care of. Provided everything a person needs and then some. Has a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cottage on Bertha Lake

Cottage was very nice, however the grassy areas, beach and paddle boat need attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Girls weekend

It was truly amazing.everything about the place was wonderful.clean,quaint.stocked.comfy beds.i wish we could of used the paddleboat..didn’t have direct contact to ask…restaurants and grocery 20 min away.my BF and i will def.return..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Lakeside Cottage

My husband and I were very pleased with this modern cozy cottage. We were there in the middle of the week so it was very quiet with few neighbors at the lake. Well supplied, clean with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

We needed a place to stay that allowed our pup to join so we could attend a wedding for a family member. This was our first Vrbo experience and did not know what to expect. We were very happy with our stay and appreciated our host’s thoughtful details.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Ritz

Beautiful place for 2 adults or a small family. Attention to every detail, including quality beds and linens, fully stocked kitchen, sandy beach and shoreline for a couple little ones plus a nice paddle boat and 2 kayaks. It has it all !! Need to know though that there are steps to climb in case that's an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin in Harrison

By far the cleanest, well organized well equipped cabin. The lake was a good kayaking no wake lake. Being the 4th of July week, the neighbors had an abundance of loud fireworks! But they stopped by 11. I would highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Place

This a great place to hang out, take a side by side ride, or fish. Beds are super comfy, living area had a great couch to watch some netfix and the kitchen was fully stocked with whatever you might need to cook. Our favorite area was the gazebo! All the lights placed around make the night ambiance beautiful! If you come across a couple big baby gates for the deck that would be the only missing item. To keep the kids and dogs in. If you come with your four legged friends, like we did bring long leads. Theres a couple huge dogs on one side that were not impressed with are little guys. There are atv trails that will bring you to the Leota trail head. Or you can trailer over to trails end pub and head out from there. Go in after! Super good food and cold beer! The owner is a hoot! Gave are grand daughter all kinds of snacks to keep her happy. We never did have a fire but was set up and ready to go. The hosts were very responsive and friendly! Go here! You will be happy and relaxed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Your cottage was really nice and clean and cute. We like to float in the lake and we're disappointed in the lake itself. We didn't feel comfortable floating in it at all. Too bad, Because the cottage was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve stayed here many times and it’s always clean and the hosts are easy to contact. Unfortunately we had a lot of rain during this trip and the water level was down a bit. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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