Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12111 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Gaylord, MI

Otsego Lake State Park13 min walk
Loon Golf Resort6 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course12 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the sunsets from this large beach front home or sip your coffee on the porch while watching the early morning activities on this all sports lake. Sleeps 10 people, so bring the whole family. Sandy beach, fishing right off the dock or bring your water toys to play on the lake. In the evening start a fire in the fire pit and enjoy the company of family and friends.

Many new upgrades completed this on this home. Beach side of house has been resided and new windows. Deck has been all redone and is much larger and added outdoor speakers. New grill, fire-pit and patio furniture so you can enjoy the beach and the many sunsets. AC was also added in the upstairs bedroom areas to keep you cool on those hot summer nights.

Should you decide to venture out, Gaylord is only 5 miles away where you can enjoy shopping and dining at several locations. You are close to many championship golf courses, or if you stay in the winter skiing and snowmobile trails are only a few steps away.

Fishing poles, paddle board and Kayak are there for you to use during your stay. We provide Cable WiFi and games as well for those lazy rainy days. Start building your vacation memories today!

Property manager

Randy Charboneau

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We hope you find your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Cleaning fee is for general cleaning. We ask that all dishes are cleaned and put away. Bedding stripped from beds used and in laundry area with first load of laundry started in washer before leaving. If you used chairs or other lake equipment, please put back in shed or on porch.

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 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

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

Otsego Lake State Park - 13 min walk
Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive
Loon Golf Resort - 6 min drive
Gaylord Discovery Center - 8 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 12 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 9 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive
The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home located?

This family-friendly Gaylord holiday home is located on the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Otsego Lake State Park and Marsh Ridge Golf Course. Loon Golf Resort is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sydney H.

30 June 2023

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

Cozy Cottage!

The weather was less than ideal during our stay which was a big bummer. We had 4 adults and a 3 and 1 year old. But the cottage was so cozy and the deck was perfect to sit and watch the storms or enjoy the outdoors even if it was raining. The beach was so great, just what I was looking for for the kids. The neighbors are a lot closer than it looked in the pictures. It was fine though. They had everything we needed. We even visited Gaylord and some of the things it offers to keep us busy. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Ann L.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Otsego Lake Cottage

Great location, amazing outdoor space, fully stocked kitchen with every utensil imaginable. As discussed with the owner, the inside is need of some TLC. Can’t wait to see the improvements.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

28 Aug 2022

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

Amazing!!

Rance, one of the property managers, was so thoughtful & easy to communicate with. We absolutely loved this cottage & we will be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie B.

22 June 2022

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

Nice beach vacation

Overall we enjoyed our trip at this cottage- just wished it was a little warmer and less windy (that's Michigan for you). Kids enjoyed the shallow water and sandy bottom. They also liked jumping off the dock. We had a little trouble with leaves piling up on the beach and in the water but the owner did come and clean up most of it. Perhaps consider hiring someone to maintain the beach for your renters if this happens in the future? Also if bringing a boat, make sure to bring items to secure it in the water or on the beach. It was VERY windy for several days during our stay and I'm not sure if that's typical weather for Gaylord, but it's best to be prepared or risk damaging your boat. Fishing in Otsego lake was tough for us; we did not catch much even with much effort. The interior of the cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The beds were also very comfortable and the cabin was clean upon arrival. We did have trouble with the circuit breaker blowing often when the air conditioner was running as it appears many outlets are connected to one circuit (upstairs lighting/outlets, 2 air conditioners, refrigerator, and downstairs bathroom). Not too big of a problem for us but could become a problem for renters in the heat of summer. Some outlets upstairs were also quite loose which could pose a fire hazard. Would suggest updating electrical items upstairs and getting rid of broken dresser. Overall we did enjoy our stay and our kids had tons of fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

12 June 2022

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

Beautiful, quiet week on the lake.

We had a wonderful time. Lake and area was quiet. Rance was helpful and concerned about our comfort. The lake was rough a couple of days. No fish biting even though we saw a few. Overall a great time. Thank you Rance for going the extra mile checking on our comfort.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Randy Charboneau

My brother and I decided to purchase this home so we could continue to enjoy some of our summers on Otsego Lake. We are both originally from here and have had many summers of boating and fishing. Rance and his family still live here and I live in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I and our family vacation here every summer to visit family and friends that still are in Gaylord. For the past several years we've rented this house and have always enjoyed the lake and the Arbutus Beach community. When it came up for sale we decided to buy the home. We will be coming a lot more often to not only enjoy some of the summer days, but maybe some of the other seasons as well.

What makes this property unique

What we enjoyed about this home was how much room there is for family and friends to stay. 3 queen beds, 2 single beds and 2 pull out couches. Everything was there plus we could step off the porch right onto the sandy beach. Besides the state park, this small beach front community has some of the best sand on the lake. The deepest part of the lake is right off the dock which also lends itself to some great fishing.

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