8/10 Good
michele m.
24 November 2024
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michele m.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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Newly Renovated 3bd Cottage Retreat & Fire Pit Sleeps 8
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gaylord, MI
- Otsego Lake State Park8 min drive
- Marsh Ridge Golf Course9 min drive
- Michaywe Pines Golf Course13 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 3 Upstairs
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Downstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
King Bedroom Upstairs
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Newly Renovated 3bd Cottage Retreat & Fire Pit Sleeps 8
The Blue Cottage – Luxury Lakeview Retreat | Mid-Term Stays Welcome | Otsego Lake Area
Welcome to The Blue Cottage, a newly renovated, high-end home designed for families, traveling nurses, corporate relocation guests, and extended vacationers. Located near Otsego Lake in beautiful Gaylord, MI, this property blends modern amenities and Northern Michigan charm. Every detail—from brand-new hardwood floors and designer furniture to central AC, high-speed Wi-Fi, and smart TVs in every room—was thoughtfully curated to create a comfortable and luxurious stay for both short-term vacationers and long-term guests.
Why Guests Love The Blue Cottage
Mid-Term Stays Welcome: Ideal for traveling healthcare professionals, corporate relocations, construction crews, remote workers, and snowbirds
Lake Lifestyle: Minutes to Otsego Lake State Park Beach, multiple public boat launches, and kayaks provided for guest use
Adventure Hub: Direct access to Trail 4 & Trail 7 snowmobile and ORV trails, plus nearby hiking, biking, skiing, golf, fishing, and boating
Work & Stream Ready: High-speed Wi-Fi and brand-new smart TVs make working from home or streaming entertainment effortless
Family-Friendly Amenities: Wellness room with gaming consoles, board games, and a cozy indoor fireplace perfect for all ages
Outdoor Living: Newly built fire pit with seating overlooking the neighborhood, gas grill, private driveway for boats and trailers
Sleeping Arrangements (Up to 10 Guests)
Upstairs Bedroom 1: Queen bed + single bed with pull-out mattress (sleeps 4)
Upstairs Bedroom 2: King bed (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed + 2 Twin beds (sleeps 4)
Downstairs Bedroom: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
Two bathrooms with premium amenities, plus washer and dryer for longer stays
Nearby Attractions & SEO Keywords
Otsego Lake State Park (½ mile) – swimming, fishing, boating
Public boat launches: Birch Way (½ mile), County Park (2 miles), State Park (5 miles)
Ski Resorts: Treetops Resort, Otsego Resort (minutes away)
Golf Courses: Top-ranked Northern Michigan courses nearby
Downtown Gaylord (10 minutes) – restaurants, breweries, boutiques, grocery stores
Regional Hubs: Boyne, Charlevoix, Traverse City, and Petoskey all within a short drive
Perfect For
Traveling nurses and healthcare staff
Corporate relocation employees & remote workers
Families looking for a private, fully equipped home
Outdoor enthusiasts: snowmobilers, boaters, anglers, and hikers
Mid-term guests seeking comfortable, turn-key housing
Managed by Van Treese Management
A family-owned property management, real estate & design company based in Petoskey, focused on delivering premium guest experiences and hassle-free mid-term housing solutions.
Welcome to The Blue Cottage, a newly renovated, high-end home designed for families, traveling nurses, corporate relocation guests, and extended vacationers. Located near Otsego Lake in beautiful Gaylord, MI, this property blends modern amenities and Northern Michigan charm. Every detail—from brand-new hardwood floors and designer furniture to central AC, high-speed Wi-Fi, and smart TVs in every room—was thoughtfully curated to create a comfortable and luxurious stay for both short-term vacationers and long-term guests.
Why Guests Love The Blue Cottage
Mid-Term Stays Welcome: Ideal for traveling healthcare professionals, corporate relocations, construction crews, remote workers, and snowbirds
Lake Lifestyle: Minutes to Otsego Lake State Park Beach, multiple public boat launches, and kayaks provided for guest use
Adventure Hub: Direct access to Trail 4 & Trail 7 snowmobile and ORV trails, plus nearby hiking, biking, skiing, golf, fishing, and boating
Work & Stream Ready: High-speed Wi-Fi and brand-new smart TVs make working from home or streaming entertainment effortless
Family-Friendly Amenities: Wellness room with gaming consoles, board games, and a cozy indoor fireplace perfect for all ages
Outdoor Living: Newly built fire pit with seating overlooking the neighborhood, gas grill, private driveway for boats and trailers
Sleeping Arrangements (Up to 10 Guests)
Upstairs Bedroom 1: Queen bed + single bed with pull-out mattress (sleeps 4)
Upstairs Bedroom 2: King bed (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed + 2 Twin beds (sleeps 4)
Downstairs Bedroom: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
Two bathrooms with premium amenities, plus washer and dryer for longer stays
Nearby Attractions & SEO Keywords
Otsego Lake State Park (½ mile) – swimming, fishing, boating
Public boat launches: Birch Way (½ mile), County Park (2 miles), State Park (5 miles)
Ski Resorts: Treetops Resort, Otsego Resort (minutes away)
Golf Courses: Top-ranked Northern Michigan courses nearby
Downtown Gaylord (10 minutes) – restaurants, breweries, boutiques, grocery stores
Regional Hubs: Boyne, Charlevoix, Traverse City, and Petoskey all within a short drive
Perfect For
Traveling nurses and healthcare staff
Corporate relocation employees & remote workers
Families looking for a private, fully equipped home
Outdoor enthusiasts: snowmobilers, boaters, anglers, and hikers
Mid-term guests seeking comfortable, turn-key housing
Managed by Van Treese Management
A family-owned property management, real estate & design company based in Petoskey, focused on delivering premium guest experiences and hassle-free mid-term housing solutions.
Property manager
Michael
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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
please be sure the shades down, but not closed so that way natural light can still come in
Please bag your trash and place it in the outside bin
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Gaylord
Located in Gaylord, this holiday home is on a lake. Natural Golf Course and Marsh Ridge 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 Otsego Lake State Park and Hartwick Pines State Park. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
Gaylord, MI
What's nearby
- Otsego Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Loon Golf Resort - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
- Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
- Lakes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
- Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
Restaurants
- Cops & Doughnuts - Jay's Precinct - 15 min drive
- Michaywe - 18 min drive
- Burger King - 13 min drive
- The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
- Porter Haus - 11 min drive
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Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Michael
Welcome to the Blue Cottage- a newly renovated home. Our name is Van Treese management - a family run property management & real estate & design company based in Petoskey and we cater to homeowners all over northern Michigan! It's important to me that you and your guests enjoy your experience. Any questions or needs, I am happy to assist anytime.
Why they chose this property
Onsite:
Multiple local trails nearby: Trail 4 and 7 snowmobiling trails and ORV trails both accessible from the cottage!
1. Garage, shed and owners closet in downstairs hallway is off limits to guests.
2. Upstairs bedroom 1: Queen bed + Single bed with single mattress underneath to pull out. 4 guests can comfortably stay in this bedroom.
NOTE: The docks, beach and boat launch are off limits to guests that is down the street- for the associations members only.
We welcome you to create memories at the state park beach where you can also launch your boat and enjoy the beach and water.
Multiple Boat Launch sites
1. Public access-1/2 mile away 5495 Birch Way.
2. County Park-2 miles away.
3. State Park-opposite side of lake 5 miles.
Multiple local trails nearby: Trail 4 and 7 snowmobiling trails and ORV trails both accessible from the cottage!
1. Garage, shed and owners closet in downstairs hallway is off limits to guests.
2. Upstairs bedroom 1: Queen bed + Single bed with single mattress underneath to pull out. 4 guests can comfortably stay in this bedroom.
NOTE: The docks, beach and boat launch are off limits to guests that is down the street- for the associations members only.
We welcome you to create memories at the state park beach where you can also launch your boat and enjoy the beach and water.
Multiple Boat Launch sites
1. Public access-1/2 mile away 5495 Birch Way.
2. County Park-2 miles away.
3. State Park-opposite side of lake 5 miles.
What makes this property unique
1. Private access with keyless entry.
2. Main floor open concept with two sliding glass doors facing the lake and separate family room with sofa, Ps4, Tv, board games and more. A Tv is located in each room!
3. Main floor also includes: 1 bedroom 1 bath and 2nd floor includes:
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
4. Central Air and heat included, washer and dryer and ceiling fans.
5. Fully equipped kitchen with many small appliances.
6. All bedding needs provided with bathroom supplies such as towels, wash clothes and linens. Cleaning materials available as well.
2. Main floor open concept with two sliding glass doors facing the lake and separate family room with sofa, Ps4, Tv, board games and more. A Tv is located in each room!
3. Main floor also includes: 1 bedroom 1 bath and 2nd floor includes:
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
4. Central Air and heat included, washer and dryer and ceiling fans.
5. Fully equipped kitchen with many small appliances.
6. All bedding needs provided with bathroom supplies such as towels, wash clothes and linens. Cleaning materials available as well.
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