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NorthShore - on Guthrie Lake

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A green metal bench in a wooded area with a lake in the background.
A forested area with a view of a building and an American flag.
A covered outdoor area with a ceiling fan, a table with chairs, a bench, and a view of trees through large windows.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, a welcome sign, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area.
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Frederic, MI
  • Place, Guthrie Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NorthShore - on Guthrie Lake

On nearly 3 acres, sharing an 11 acre tract with only one other (family member). Wonderful privacy, really wonderful lake for swimming or fishing; beach along the shore for swimming (depending on high-water level); 30-foot dock for boating (public boat ramp on the south end of the lake, a mile down the trail). Fire-pit by the shore (wood provided). Hiker-friendly woods. Cute squirrels and chipmunks; deer in the yard are not unusual. House has a great kitchen, open floor plan, much new carpet, new vinyl floors in kitchen, bath, utility, central heat and air conditioning; unlimited high speed wifi internet, Roku for two TVs, or watch DVDs (provided, some), or bring your own game console. Two full baths, 3 bedrooms, big screened porch for additional space, gas barbecue grill (gas provided). Handicap accessible. 14 foot aluminum boat with 6 hp motor (fuel provided); 12' canoe, hard SUP board, inflated two-person kayak.

From our cleaning and sanitation crew:
" We at IBKLEAN want to help our guests feel even more comfortable this summer. Time at the lake is for relaxing, not worrying.

We have been cleaning here for many years. This year we are doing things differently. The most important things are:
1) All staff will complete the Health Department required CDC paperwork before every clean. No one will work if they are not well.
2) Our staff will wear clean/new gloves, masks, and foot covers for every cleaning job.
We will use new/ clean ( in hottest water possible) cleaning tools for every cleaning job.
3) We will use the recommended 2 step cleaning, then disinfecting process, allowing enough time for the disinfectant to work.
4) All laundry will be washed in the hottest water possible. Baskets will be disinfected regularly.
5) We will maintain a check list of this process

We hope our commitment to everyone’s health and safety helps you feel at home. Thank you and have a wonderful time. "

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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
Lakefront - children must be supervised
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$50 pet fee per pet required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Nowhere on the property
Because of the forest setting, and danger of fire, smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property. On the lake, or outside the gate, only.
Michigan law requires any boater fifteen years or younger to WEAR an appropriate flotation device at all times when on the water.
Fishing without a license (if over 15), or holding catches beyond limit, is strictly enforced by the State.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 445695vb
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: 20
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

About the area

Frederic

Located in Frederic, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve, while Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego County Sportsplex are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Frederic, MI

What's nearby

  • Guthrie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Au Sable River - 21 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 21 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 44 min drive - 71.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shakes N Such - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mosquito Lounge - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NorthShore - on Guthrie Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at NorthShore - on Guthrie Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NorthShore - on Guthrie Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NorthShore - on Guthrie Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NorthShore - on Guthrie Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Guthrie Lake and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Chub Lakes. Big Bradford Lake and Opal Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place great amenities.we had a lot of fun on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
Come again soon! Limited availability in 2027.
Verified review

8/10 Good

david k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was very peaceful! If you enjoy middle of the woods setting this is your spot- House itself was nothing special, but thats exactly what we wanted- Nastilga-(Felt like grandma and grandpa's house)The lake was absolutely gorgeous very clear waters- fishing was our main activity, memories were made-
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Come again soon. Limit availability in 2027.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very comfortable home in a beautiful setting. We really enjoyed our stay. We were unable to get out into the lake due to extremely windy week but was able to fish in the canal and caught and released several large mouth Bass.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. However, there were F16s that were practicing most of the week. That wasn’t bothersome except for the late night practicing on Sunday night. We heard gunfire and helicopters past midnight. I think the listing should mention that you will hear our wonderful military practicing. It would be unfortunate for a vet suffering from PTSD to rent this house and get triggered by the noise. Otherwise, this is exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you - we are glad you enjoyed your stay - and thank you for the suggestion regarding mentioning the military activity and sounds in our listing - we share your concern.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vanessa P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Property was nice. Wish things would have been repaired and cleaned better before we got there. The host took awhile to communicate with us and seemed to be irritated at our questions and concerns. We lost power for over 6 hours the first day and he seemed unconcerned. Thankfully it came back on and we did enjoy the rest of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
We heard no concern from our guests regarding repair nor cleanliness. I was repainting a glider by our fire pit when they arrived... All who were in northern lower Michigan were equally inconvenienced by the six hour power outage after an unusually severe storm. We were grateful to our utility provider that they restored power as quickly as they did. bobgilbert54@gmail.com 850-227-5325 (cell) Summer address: NorthShore at Guthrie Lake, 2755 Guthrie Court, Frederic, MI 49733
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family loved the trip. Great place, quick on communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
Come again soon, stay longer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this home. All you need is provided. On a very nice lake with privacy! There is a great military training nearby and we had some great arial demonstrations! Thank you for a great place!
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rich L.

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

Beautiful location!

We love staying here. The location is private and beautiful! We'll be back!
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
And you already booked your stay for 2025! Great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Family Vacation

Lovely location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thanks - come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe Z.

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

Enjoyable lake front property

Had a very good time with family, enjoyed the view and all the water toys.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Great! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Nice place

Very nice location. Secluded and peaceful. Kitchen has everything you could possibly imagine and was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Very clean- Lake Guthrie was very beautiful and peaceful.

Owner very responsive. Would definitely rent again. Great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Great, Relaxing 3 Days

We had a very relaxing time. The property was very clean and communication with the owner was great. We hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcy W.

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

Beautiful Property.

Had a family vacation here and it was wonderful. Loved the lake and the big kitchen . Bob was a great host and responded to all our question quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
So glad you had a good stay. Come again, soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

My family and I had a great time getting out of the city. We enjoyed the lake very much. Also, just the quiet nature that surrounded us. We loved it and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Great! See you next year?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnnette B.

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

Lake house

Our family loved the location and privacy of this lake house. The beach/dock area was perfect for swimming and kayaking. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Come again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

NorthShore review

Everything we wanted was here! Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

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

Relaxing Time

Everything was great Cottage was comfortable in a lovely setting. We had a very enjoyable time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2021
Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Perfect place!

We had a great time! Perfect cottage for our family of 5 and our pup. Beds are comfy and plenty of seating and tables for stuff, games and dinner. Loved hearing and seeing the loons!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed your visit. Come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mj H.

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

Relaxing

Nice peaceful property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
We hope you might come again for a longer stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria F.

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

Fun, comfortable stay

Lots of room for the family to spread out. Crystal clear lake water for swimming and fishing. Great bonfire and the host was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Come again, soon...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea p.

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

Better than advertised

This was an awesome place to stay!! Entire family had a blast. The lake is so clear and beautiful pictures do not do it justice. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
So glad you had a good stay! See you again, soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rich L.

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

Beautiful spot on private lake

Really enjoy our stays at Guthrie Lake. The home is secluded right on the lake with private dock on sandy shore. Perfect for many water adventures. Thank you Bob for another fine family vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2023
Come again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Location

My family loved staying at this location. The house had enough room to sleep 8 adults and two pets comfortably with an amazing sun room and spacious kitchen. The ORV / ATV trails were just down the road. The lake was great for Canoeing.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
We're glad you enjoyed your time here with your family and friends!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We have stayed here multiple times and enjoy the location. House was not as clean and usual and had a pretty bad dog urine odor throughout the house. We do enjoy bringing our pet but the smell was overwhelming this time. Overall we had a great time like usual on the lake and in the screened in porch!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2025
A previous guest has an untrained big dog. We have replaced furniture and shampooed carpet. We will be doing so again. Our cleaning crew said that this guest has left the house in much more disarray than usual, inviting many more guests than the booking. Perhaps a case of the offender blaming others.

About the host

Hosted by Bob Gilbert

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Bob Gilbert grew up on this property, in the adjacent family home. In the summer of 2012 Bob and his wife Cindy put NorthShore, their vacation home, in its place down by the lake shore. Building the 12 x 40 foot deck (33' screened) took a lot of Bob's time that summer, getting it ready for the next year, when others might enjoy it, too. Bob winters in Florida (he is Registrar at Florida Bible College of Tampa), but enjoys the gorgeous summers in northern lower Michigan. His wife Cindy retired from a career of 30+ years teaching, and they together enjoy their children and their children' families. They have a travel trailer for their own use, at the north end of the property, when guests are in their vacation home.

Why they chose this property

NorthShore is accessible - just 5 miles off I-75 (at exit 270), yet wonderfully private. The lake is pristine, with a sandy bottom, perfect for wading and swimming, even with young children (a lovely big sand-bar goes out from the swimming beach), and also for fishing for large- and small- mouth bass, perch, bluegills, northern pike . . . other water sports are also permitted. There is a public boat landing at the southeast end of the lake, if you desire to bring yor own boat, or rent one locally. Bob has available an inflatable 12' two-man kayak , a 12' canoe, and a 14' rowboat (with motor) for a small additional charge, by the day or by the week ($125 for all).

What makes this property unique

The views from the living room, the dining room, the master bedroom (with places to stretch out and read or nap, when you can take your eyes away from the view!) The quiet; the animals; hiking in the woods or on the trails. Sitting on the dock; by the lake in the glider . . . Cooking out on the grill; the great porch-deck. Enjoying the firepit by the lake - s'mores? Sleeping outside in the cool of the screened porch, if you want to.

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