Water and Trail Fun - Fish, Bike, Kayak, Paddle Board & More - Otsego County

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Entire home

Heart Lake is all sports but the bay in front of the cabin is no-wake.

From the south, turn right after you see this, at the next driveway

The large front porch overlooks the lake, great for kid watching

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Gaylord, MI

Otsego Lake State Park3 min drive
Loon Golf Resort11 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course17 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Water and Trail Fun - Fish, Bike, Kayak, Paddle Board & More

This all season Cottage on Heart Lake is well taken care of by Tom and Lynnette who live next door. Renovations and/or updates are made each year. Central air conditioning system added in 2021. We take pride in ensuring your stay is enJOYable and held to the highest cleaning standards that are safe to both the environment and man. We are pet free to maintain the cleanest environment. We love to keep up our lawn and gardens, so during the warmer weather we discretely water early in the morning or while your away to respect your privacy.

Recreational Activities:

1) Snowmobiling: All major brands of snowmobiles are represented with franchises in Gaylord. Parts service and rentals are all available within 6 miles of the cottage. A major loop of the Michigan snowmobile trail system is 100 feet away from the front door.

2) Down Hill Skiing: Boyne mountai; Boyne Highlands; Tree Tops; Schuss; Shanty Creek; and the Otsego Club are all within a short to reasonable drive.

3) Cross Country Skiing or Hiking: Forbush; Pine Barrin; Aspen Park and the Pigeon River are all within a stones throw of the cottage. Maps and rental equipment is available.

4) Biking or walking: The Iron Bell Trail is right across the road that can take you all the way to Mackinaw City or just a Mile to the South for an Ice Cream cone downtown Waters.

5) Dining Out: There are many restaurants From Fredrick to Gaylord (within 9 miles) from German to Asian. There is a growing list in the manual left on the fireplace mantle.

6) Rainy Day Activities: Shopping downtown; Elk Viewing, Call of the Wild Museum; Sportsplex for indoor exercise

Property manager

Lynnette LaHahnn

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Exception have been considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside Only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

Otsego Lake State Park - 3 min drive
Loon Golf Resort - 11 min drive
Gaylord Discovery Center - 13 min drive
Otsego County Sportsplex - 15 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 17 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

Inn The Woods Restaurant - 17 min drive
Michaywe - 17 min drive
Porter Haus - 9 min drive
Bennethum's Northern Inn - 9 min drive
The Keg Bar & Grill - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water and Trail Fun - Fish, Bike, Kayak, Paddle Board & More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water and Trail Fun - Fish, Bike, Kayak, Paddle Board & More?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water and Trail Fun - Fish, Bike, Kayak, Paddle Board & More?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water and Trail Fun - Fish, Bike, Kayak, Paddle Board & More located?

This family-friendly Gaylord cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Bradford Lake and Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gillian P.

22 Aug 2023

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

Fun on the lake

Super cute “cottage” on Heart Lake. The property was spotless and the hosts were very accommodating, asking us to make sure to contact them if we needed anything. We didn’t need anything. Everything was already there at our fingertips. The weather was wonderful and we were able to make full use of the kayaks. Heart Lake is crystal clear and a pleasure to kayak on, as it has a no wake area and is quite quiet even in the area where a wake is allowed. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

22 Aug 2023

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

So Relaxing!

My wife & I had a wonderful and relaxing stay at the cottage. Everything we could need was provided, and the owners Tom & Lynette were friendly and responsive to any need. The cottage was immaculate when we arrived and it was easy to find everything we needed, and everything we needed for, say, cooking, was readily available. Loved sitting down by the water at the beginning and end of the day, and paddleboarding out on the lake was a real treat.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W., Romeo

10 Aug 2023

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

Picture Perfect!

We loved our stay on Heart Lake! The cottage was clean, cute, comfy and stocked with everything we needed. Tom and Lynnette are so friendly and accomodating. We loved kayaking and paddleboarding every morning, swimming to the floating dock, having bonfires every night, and just enjoying the sheer beauty of the lake. So relaxing and enjoyable! Lots of great restaurants locally and a nice walking/bike path across the street for morning exercise. It was a great experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

1 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful experience!

Great lakefront getaway for our family! The home was very clean and plenty of room for our family of five. Wonderful extras including a boat with an electric motor, kayaks as well as paddle boards for our use. Close proximity to golf and dining. Hosts were very hospitable and easily accessible. Would absolutely enjoy visiting again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

27 July 2023

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

Heart Lake fun

The Cottage was immaculate when we arrived. Check in process was so easy and the owners (Tom and Lynnette) couldn't have been nicer. My three boys loved the loft sleeping area and quickly took it over as their domain! They enjoyed played records on the record player. There was such a great variety from which to choose. We spent most days on the lake, fishing (wish there were more fish to catch), kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. The Cottage was very close to the town of Gaylord, which was convenient for grocery shopping and dining out. We enjoyed the bike path right across the street. The house was stocked with all the things you would need (and more!) to make your stay more enjoyable. The one thing that will stick in our minds is the unforgettable view from the deck and patio. Waking up to that every day was magical! Thank you, Tom and Lynnette for a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lynnette LaHahnn

We are so happy you may join us on this treasure of a lake. We love to meet new guests and make your stay unforgetable. In 2021, Tom left his over 50 year career as the owner of the downtown Gaylord Buick/GMC Dealership that his parents bought in the 60's. Lynnette came to Gaylord after retiring as a Public Health Director in 2012 and in 2021 joined Tom in what they love to do together: spending time enJOYing the great outdoors working in the yard and gardens that includes the growing fruit farm just to the South.