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River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Living Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Brutus, MI
  • Burt Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes

Completely remodeled in 2021 this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is located on the Crooked River with dock and covered boat port. Bring your boat or rent one and explore several rivers and lakes. The house is very spacious with an open floorplan and soaring 2-story ceiling. All-new kitchen, appliances, baths, flooring, furniture, etc.. The large master suite with a king bed has its own bathroom. The 2nd bedroom is very cozy with a queen bed. The loft has two trundle beds that pull out into kings. Enjoy the roomy deck and fire pit on the river watching all the boats passing by. Ride your boat up river into Crooked Lake or head down river into Burt, Indian River, then Mullet Lake.

Property manager

Marc Alexander
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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 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 deadlock

About the area

Brutus

Located in Brutus, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Brutus, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Crooked Lake - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 22 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 26 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 35 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Front Home with Access to Chain of Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Burt Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Cheboiganing Preserve. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and University of Michigan Biological Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Husband and wife

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

BEAUTIFUL Place! Easy access to lakes!

There is no better place to access Burt Lake or Crooked Lake quickly! Everything is new inside- a great cottage. The deck is awesome for relaxation/dinner/drinks. Great fire pit. Great spot to dock your boat that is covered. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy T.

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

Inland Waterway heaven

Great updated home to enjoy all the Inland Waterway has to offer. Marc was a great host and replied promptly to all questions. I'd recommend to anyone. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

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

Great home on water

Marc’s property was very clean and comfortable! The kitchen was well equipped and the neighborhood was quiet. We enjoyed the fire pit and sitting on the deck in the evenings. Communication with Marc was easy and prompt. We would recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Fantastic property

Our family had a wonderful stay. Marc’s home is absolutely beautiful, and we enjoyed fishing from the dock, golfing nearby, and exploring the towns and beaches close to the property. We cannot say enough great things about this special home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Perfect Summer Stay

My family and I stayed a week up at this amazing spot and had the time of our lives. From the beautiful home, perfect location, wildlife, boating... this was the ideal up north Michigan Vacation. Marc was a great host and we'll rebook!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Peaceful Get Away

Home was very updated and fully stocked in all areas. Communication with Marc was quick and easy. Location ideal for golfing, shopping, gaming and boating. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

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

Perfectly peaceful

Wonderful stay! House appeared a little larger in pictures but our group of 6 never felt cramped and bedroom locations were perfect for everyone’s privacy. Location right on river was ideal for boating as it was a short ride from Crooked River to Burt Lake and exploring Indian River to Mullet Lake was easy as well. Owner providing access to his covered dock made everything stress free and helped to create family memories we will never forget on this cute and quaint property. Also provided lots of amenities and could tell lots of care went into the home to make it feel like it was our own. Highly recommend staying there as it made our trip up north more relaxing than ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy J.

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

Fall Getaway

The house was just as advertised. The owners have thought about everything that you could need and have it available. The house is well located. It was an easy drive to many towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Great property

This property was perfect for us and it was recently remodeled perfectly. It was a quiet and accommodated our boat and friends boat. The property had all that you would need for a week at the lake. The owner was great on communication too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Fabulous rental

We loved our stay at this home! The home is clean and well equipped with all the amenities you need. We especially loved sitting on the back deck and watching the boats go by. We rented a pontoon boat ourselves and enjoyed boating and swimming on Burt Lake. I would definitely recommend booking here and would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh C.

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

Perfect spot!

My family and I thought this was the perfect spot for us to enjoy the river, Burt Lake, downtown Petoskey and next time we’ll also visit Mackinaw. This river seemed quieter than others nearby and Burt Lake is beautiful! The house is gorgeous with so many updates. The owners were great communicators and truly wanted to make sure we were comfortable and having a great week. Highly recommend the area and this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Will Be Back Some Day

This place was the cutest little cabin, it was very beautifully renovated. Sitting outside by the river was the most relaxing I could have asked for and fishing for my husband was great having his boat in the well for easier fishing. The neighbors were great and even invited us to eat with them. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Will stay again no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tricia d.

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

Excellent vacation property

My family of 5 stayed in this home for 7 nights. It was very clean and was very well stocked with tons of essentials. We really enjoyed the fire pit and watching the boats (slowly) go by. It is truly a relaxing place to stay! We also did a lot of exploring of nearby towns- Petosky, Charlevoix, and Mackinaw Island. This home was a perfect location to see it all! Marc was excellent to deal with and communicated very well. Check out was a breeze. We would love to stay here again…definitely our favorite rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Family vacation

We spent 9 nights on the crooked river in this very cute home! The outdoor space is amazing. A nice deck with very nice furniture. A great fire pit. A covered boat dock. We spent most of our time on the lakes and rivers. Inside is cozy and has everything you need. The kitchen is well stocked. The house stayed pretty cool considering there isn’t AC throughout. The house is newly renovated and you tell the owners take pride their home! We look forward to returning!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Quaint Cottage

The epitome of a quaint cottage! Marc’s place is updated and was a great size for our family of six. You could not ask for a better location. Being on the river that accessed both lakes was special. The outside grounds of this cottage are perfection! From the view of the river, to the boat dock, to the amazing porch, the fire pit, even the porch furniture was perfect! All this while also offering an incredibly large grassy area for our kids to run around and kick a soccer ball. We were impressed! The best part of the interior is the large bay window. There are two comfy swivel chairs where you can see everything going on outside. The cottage has everything you need in terms of kitchen supplies etc… very well stocked. I think they thought of everything! And I’ll end with this, in today’s modern age unplugging is very hard to do. My kids really played together and had an awesome time just hanging out with each other in a way I haven’t seen since the invention of the iPad. I think they made lasting memories together and this might have been the very best part of the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie Z.

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

Peaceful, beautiful, well-kept

We had a fantastic time at this property during our week's stay. Interior: It's clear the owners have put work into updating the property. Size is typical of a cabin rental in this area in this price range. The kitchen was well-appointed and bathrooms were nicely updated. The two bedrooms were good sized and the loft could have easily fit a 3rd person. Outside: Beautiful deck with sun chairs and a 6-person table. Lots of green space for a tent, cornhole (provided), and fishing off the dock. There was a really nice firepit with chairs. Dock: Very nice covered boat port and dock for storing our rental boat. Location: It's a bit remote...about 10 minutes to "town" and about 20 minutes to Harbor Springs or Petosky. Very low traffic, which made it great for road running and walking. The house sits on a river between Burt Lake and I believe Walloon Lake. It was ~15 minute boat ride to Burt Lake. Other: there were a couple bikes we used which were great. No wifi, which we didn't realize but turned out to be fine. Verizon had some coverage, but ATT was very poor service. No central air...there was a portable unit upstairs, but we really didn't need it with the temperatures and a nice breeze from the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

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

beautiful home, very clean.

We enjoyed our stay at the river very much. It’s a very peaceful and serene setting. The house was immaculately clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Our only complaint was that the weather was pretty hot and muggy a few days we were there and the air conditioning that is in the loft does not reach the master bedroom at all. Fortunately, the owners have many box fans in the home and that definitely helped. Also, there were not 2 king beds in the loft as we expected. It was one king and one twin but we made it work. The deck is amazing and we really used it often. The boat garage was wonderful especially as it rained a few times and our boat stayed dry. Bobs place in Alanson and Mim’s Mediterranean restaurants were both great for carryout. We were a bit late leaving on checkout day and the owner (and cleaner) were very gracious. Thank you! Would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

On the water

It was fabulous. Recently updated, great deck and fire pit, boathouse. Inside small and well-configured, huge backyard, ample parking. Very well supplied. The owners were clear and prompt. We rented a boat and spent almost every day on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Hidden Gem on Devils Elbow

The property is wonderful. 2 families of 3 stayed comfortably in the home. Plenty of space for everyone. You will be able to relax and travel to several tourist locations easily. Marc is a great host. We look forward to booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Crooked River getaway

Enjoyed a few days on Crooked River. We have taken our boat through the river but never stayed at Devils Elbow. Very quite and peaceful time at the house along with a couple wonderful trips over to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. This house was perfect for us. While we ran out to eat a few times, the kitchen was more than adequate when we ate in. Enjoyed a fire in the fireplace, while watching the snow come down on the river. While we didn’t use it, it has a cool loft upstairs with sleeping accommodations and a skylight for great stargazing. Ducks swam by everyday and deer visited us in the evenings. We really enjoyed this home on our little getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Great cottage! Owners did a great job with the updates and we would stay again!

We loved staying at this cottage. We brought the pontoon and kept it in the covered boat port. We we originally going to bring two boats and tie one up to the retaining wall. We are glad we didn’t plan on this, as it is too shallow. Everything else at the cottage was perfect and we have already talked about booking again! Great place and a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Wyoming

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

Beautiful Cottage

If you're thinking about booking this place, don't think, book it! It was absolute perfection, we spent our days sitting outside watching the boats and ducks, evening's by the firepit watching the stars, we did not want to leave! I will definitely be booking again ☺
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Medina ohio

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

Beautiful home! Well decorated. Very clean

Awesome property! The owners go above and beyond to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Very clean, well equipped, easy checking in, lots of extras. We will be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken V.

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

Perfect Place

Extremely comfortable and lots of peace and quiet. We will be back here next summer for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marc Alexander

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Why they chose this property

The location on the river is very rare and special with a view of nature and people enjoying the water.

Languages:

English

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