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Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Unique raised stone firepit right at the edge of the lake
Miscellaneous
Beautiful big trees
Cozy living room with wood burning fireplace
Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Secord Lake Marina
  • Place, Elk Lake
  • Place, Sugar Springs Golf Club

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake

Summers on the lake, breathtaking tall trees and fall colors, countless winter activities, and cool spring nights around the fire, this chalet-style cottage offers it all. Located on Secord Lake in beautiful Gladwin County. Secord Lake is approximately 815 sq acres and about 40 feet at its deepest point. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Lots of nearby lakes to explore, minutes from state land for hunting, and a variety of local restaurants and bars to try.

The cottage is in the perfect location on the lake, tucked in a slight cove with a sandy beach and unique fire-pit overlooking the water, and ready for relaxing with 6 Adirondack chairs. Wake up to glass-calm waters and take in the view with your morning coffee (coffee pods and tea provided). Be sure to curl up next to the crackling wood fireplace, while cozying up to watch a movie, play games or enjoy the moon glistening over the lake. You'll find a variety of fun board games, a full poker set, activity books, coloring books, stickers, blocks, and puzzles. Also equipped with (3) smart TVs and high-speed internet. The lower level has a large sectional, DVD player, and 55" flatscreen with surround sound so you can have a memorable movie night with the whole family. For those who need to get a little work done we’ve got a space for that too. Equipped with a desk, ergonomic chair, keyboard, and monitor with HDMI cord (second monitor available if requested). Enjoy preparing meals together in the large kitchen, with modern appliances, granite countertops, and a large kitchen island.  A quiet, peaceful sleep awaits in the four sleeping areas with nearly all new Casper mattresses, soft linens, and extra blankets. Two full bathrooms, one sits right off the main floor bedroom and another next to the built-in bunk bed on the lower level, creating a private sleeping quarter for kids or adults. The first floor and lower floor walk out directly to the lake so keeping an eye on kids or running back to grab a drink or extra beach towel is no problem at all. Finally, the large deck, equipped with a gas BBQ, dining for 6, and 3 additional lounging chairs is the perfect place to take it all in.

There are trails within walking distance and access to state hunting land and ORV trails just a short drive away. Centrally located between West Branch and Gladwin giving you easy access to lots of restaurants and shopping. This charming cottage is the absolute perfect place to create family memories that will last a lifetime. Please note: the hot tub is not currently functional. Sorry for the inconvenience on inconvenience.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gladwin

Located in Gladwin, this cottage is on the beach. Secord Lake Marina and Lakeshore Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beaverton Schools Nature Area and Gladwin School Nature Area.
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Gladwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Secord Lake Marina - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Elk Lake - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lakeside Golf Course - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Lake Lancer - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Sugar Springs Golf Club - 13 min drive - 16.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hearth Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Camp Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Shoe Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪O'Sullivan's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Secord Township of Hall - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake located?

This Gladwin cottage is on the beach, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from M-30 Roadside Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Secord Lake Marina and Clement Township Hall Park. Dollar Lake and Indian Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jean r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental home equipped with everything you may need for a large family vacation. Owners were very responsive to all inquiries and needs. Definitely a 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th time at this place and we already booked for next year which says it all. We love this property and the property’s owners. This vacation spot is close to where we live so we can come home mid week and check our home and water plants, etc. Our 4 year old grandson adores the beach and water as do we. The porch offers a super nice view all day with shade to keep you cool on a super hot day!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Girls trip

I don’t often write reviews, but this house/property deserves all the praise!!! It was so clean and well stocked, the property grounds were well maintained, the beds were extremely comfy and the location on the water was perfect!! Hands down one of the best properties I’ve rented! My girlfriends and I will be back, no need to look any further for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAKIM B.

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

Fellas Golf weekend

Great central location for golfing and relaxing after! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

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

Just what we needed

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It was well equipped, the perfect get-a-way for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

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

Everything you could ask for!

This was perfect! It was perfect size and offered a lot of fun right in the property we came up for a tubing trip and honestly wish we would just just stayed at the house so much fun and such a nice space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sammy O.

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

Great memories

Very happy. Kids loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property, well maintained and perfect for large groups of friends and family. Things we enjoyed the most on our trip:Clean! So clean, and I am a person who checks for bed bugs every where i go. Great beach/outdoor space. And lots of provided chairs, toys, water items, and yes even corn hole. (Plus we spent a ton of time on the deck. So so nice. )2 full bathrooms with closets and bins for your stuff. YESSSS.Central air conditioning. Enough said. This is place is worth the price. Thank you for letting us book two years in a row! Maybe we can come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the 2nd we reservered this house. It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at this home, and we enjoyed ourselves very much. The house is beautiful, the neighborhood is quiet, and the lake is beautiful and fun to swim in. We all had so much fun, and my kids loved the beach and fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Wonderful Stay

The house was perfect for my daughter’s wedding weekend. We enjoyed the fire pit and beach. Inside, there was plenty of room for everyone. The hosts were very responsive and check in/out was easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Perfect getaway!

The property was clean and well stocked with fun for the family including coloring books and games. Outside was beautiful to enjoy a bon fire and fishing every night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Family Getaway for the Weekend

We had a great time! Plenty to do here. The neighbors are nice. Very safe property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip s.

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

Guys trip

Stayed here for a fishing trip with the guys. The house was wondeful. Plenty of space. All the amenities. Cortney communicated with us quickly which made check in a breeze. Would definitely recommend staying here we will likely be returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean K.

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

Clean and comfy.

Great outdoor fire pit with a view. Great location close to antique stores located on M-30 and Midland Fairgrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

NYE in Gladwin

We had a great stay in Gladwin. Cortney was a wonderful host and very communicative. The kitchen had everything we needed and more to cook some pretty elaborate meals. Our kiddos loved the downstairs couch and ping pong table. We all had a great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Fun cousins weekend

Loved the beach area, the fire pit, and open kitchen/living area for fun and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Best Vacation Spot Ever

We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was roomy, clean, and had all the amenities you could ask for. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook a great meal for a large crew. There was plenty of sleeping space for all of our guests to have their own area. The living room and bonus living room allowed everyone to chill out and watch their favorite Netflix show. The bathrooms were clean and had the necessities needed. The lakefront property was everything you could ask for. The deck was great for playing games on. The sandy beach was just perfect for building sandcastles and sunning yourself. The dock offered us many hours of awesome fishing. We caught over 100 bluegill and even caught a record setting 22 inch bass! The water equipment (kayaks, paddleboards, floating raft) were enjoyed by all. The firepit is so unique and special. We enjoyed many campfires and smores. It was so quiet and tranquil on this property. Although few, the neighbors were very friendly. I can not recommend this property enough. Thank you for sharing your piece of happiness with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

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

A magical place

Our 2nd stay and we booked for 2025. We had a couple unexpected bumps that happened that were not the fault our hosts-but they were so kind any way when I told them about it. We love the lake, beach, yard and location. It just works really perfectfully for our little family. Thanks to our wonderful hosts!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Excellent place to vacation! Beautiful

Lovely place, lots to do and enjoy for our large 3 generation family! From the sandy beach to the numerous areas to congregate for board games and coffee, we were never bored. The beds were comfortable, and everything we needed was supplied it easily purchased at the the dollar store down the road. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Great time

The house was the perfect size for our group, everything was clean and the sandy beach was enjoyed by all of us and the water was nice to swim in! The new water float was everyone's favorite for sure. Also the owner Cortney was always easy to get ahold of if we had any questions. Would definitely book again if we go to the Gladwin area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Summer fun

Loved the house, the swimming, Sandy Beach. The use of the paddle boards & kayaks a bonus.nice fire pit, and view. Overall good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia G.

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

Fourth of July Family Get-Away

This was a get-away for my husband and I with our daughter and her family. Our 2 young granddaughters loved the beach and water access, and the firepit area was a beautiful place to hang out. Great property to go and relax and spend quality family time but still close enough to explore some of the area like Frankenmuth. The host Cortney was responsive to any questions and concerns that we had. We would stay here again if we are able to get back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret h.

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

Very nice place

We were there for a family wedding. We loved the cottage and the location. Very clean and well equipped. Only wish the weather was nicer, so that, we could have used the outdoor space more. Would definitely recommend staying here😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

PERFECT LAKE HOUSE!

Often times reviews are not accurate, however, this place was truly the perfect LAKE HOUSE. It included all the amenities and was well equipped for all of our needs. Thank you so much to the kind property manager, Courtney for her diligence in making sure that our stay was wonderful. Even any minor concerns were easily resolved because of excellent communication. Will be staying there again next year! The home easily held 12 of us as well as four others who joined just to enjoy the lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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