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updated cottage & nearly and acre of land with lake access

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
fenced dog area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake, MI
  • Doc & Tom Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Clear Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

updated cottage & nearly and acre of land with lake access

Stargaze cottage backs up to over 50 acres of bird & wildlife sanctuary. perfect blend of open space for stargazing, yard games, cooking out or relaxing; wooded lot on one side and wildflower patch on the other. great area for biking and the lake is just 1 street over. Doggy door to fenced area so you can enjoy the yard without them missing out on the fun. Screened in porch/eating area, covered porch, and fire pit as well. Hummingbirds, Eagles, and all sorts of wildlife in the area, but close enough to Clare, Gladwin, Cadillac, Harrison and Mt Pleasant to enjoy shopping and restaurants too. After a day of play, relax in the shower for 2 complete with bench seat to give your feet a rest! And the driveway is big enough to bring your toys if you are heading out to the many trails in the area. Snow snake ski resort and rocks and valleys ORV park is just 13 miles away. 2 adult size bikes, inflatable paddle boards, inflatable kayaks, corn hole, lounge chairs , park grill, hammock and private reading tee pee are just a few things available for your enjoyment.
Kitchen includes~coffee maker, French press, toaster, microwave, gas stove, oven, refrigerator,dishwasher…also full size washer and dryer.
Bathroom has a heated floor, shower for 2 with bench , Plenty of towels & wash clothes & storage areas for your convenience.
Twin size inflatable mattress and daybed in 2nd bedroom .
King size bed in main bedroom, reading bench and his & her closets.
Wi-Fi is available and charging station for iPhone or android.
There is a small sectional and a recliner with heat & massage features along with a “hobbit” stove in the living room television and a drop leaf dining table.
Many games ~backgammon, Yahtzee, uno, cards, connect4, sorry, scrabble,boggle, checkers & more.
We hope you love this little place as much as we do & please let us know if there is anything we may have overlooked

Property manager

laura & danny robertson
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Be vigilant in watching young children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 35 lbs. Doggy door measures 13"h x 10"w
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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

About the area

Lake

Lake is home to this cottage. Alta Warren Parsons Memorial Nature Sanctuary and Neithercut Woodland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Clare County Fairground and Brookwood Park.
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Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Doc & Tom Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Little Silver Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Clear Lake - 16 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bear Lake - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Crooked Lake - 28 min drive - 25.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Swiss Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪B J's Buckhorn Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Garfield Township - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Birchwood Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is updated cottage & nearly and acre of land with lake access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at updated cottage & nearly and acre of land with lake access?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at updated cottage & nearly and acre of land with lake access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is updated cottage & nearly and acre of land with lake access located?

Situated in Lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Doc & Tom Lake, Silver Lake and Little Silver Lake. Turbush Lake and Owl Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hunter C.

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

Quick weekend getaway

The place is wonderful, very comfy homey feel! Not to mention the shower is very nice with very hot water! Very quiet neighborhood! Would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Rose P.

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

Beautiful, relaxing cabin

The cabin was so comfortable and had pretty much everything we needed. Our dogs had a fenced in area, and liked the doggie door! Cute decor. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

No words! Absolutely blown away 5 star

It was perfect from the moment we arrived, I’m from the UK and have stayed in holiday homes over there, but Oh my goodness this cabin is on another level. We could have literally arrived with just our clothes and a small amount of food and we would have been ok for the rest of our stay. We had 4 nights. All amenities and products for our use were absolutely top notchWe can’t wait to return, also our little 6lb Dog Ruby had the most relaxing time, she even spent time in the hammock with us looking at the stars
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmaleigh R.

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

Wonderful!

Our 3rd time here and our whole family, dogs included love this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britta K.

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

Beautiful Place

Beautiful, very clean place. Every detail well thought through. Nothing, absolutely nothing that was missing! The shower with 3 showerheads is spa-like.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Picturesque Northern Oasis

Clean, comfy, and cozy well equipped cottage that just says "welcome". Everything you need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Winter Wonderland

The house was a perfect place to stay for a winter retreat. Decorated tastefully and the kitchen was great!Thank you, Laura and Dan, very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Family visit

I Loved the property. I was able to bring my pets, which was important to me. Quite neighborhood, relaxing etc..We visited family and had a peaceful time with each other and nature. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Highly recommend

We had a wonderful stay at the Stargaze cottage. It felt more like a visit to a B&B than a short term rental with all the attention to detail. The cottage is so cute and very well stocked. It is the most pet friendly place we have ever stayed which allowed us to truly relax with our two pups. We enjoyed taking advantage of all the amenities of the cottage and taking walks and hikes in the neighborhood. The host is excellent, welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callan J.

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

Perfect place for Christmas!

We had nothing short of an amazing time! It was so nice to be up north with the peace and quiet. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 25 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

My wife and I booked the house for an anniversary weekend and it did not disappoint. It is in a very quite and peaceful area and is a great house for relaxing in. Getting to enjoy the wildlife in the backyard while just standing in the kitchen as well as the wildlife seen on the short walk to the lake was a plus. Getting to see the fall colors starting to show as great as well. The screened in porch is a great place for some outside relaxing that still has light if you want to be out there in the evening. The shower and heated bathroom floor were enjoyable as well. This lived up to our expectations and would for sure book this house again if ever in the area. The hosts were great with communication and they had thought of everything ahead of time with all the information that is provided when you get to the house. If you are looking for a place to just get away and relax we would recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOhn K.

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

Up north adventure

Everything about the place was wonderful, me and my wife, and our little dog are looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

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

Long weeknd getaway

The most serene, peaceful, little slice of heaven. We loved having bon fires, access to the lake, grilling and riding bikes! Laura and Danny are the best hosts and make sure every detail has been thought of.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Lovely Cottage Home

This place and the owners have been the best! The owners put so much thought into making this place feel like home ❤️ My dogs loved it here and loved all they toys they had to play with. Such a nice and relaxing weekend getaway. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmaleigh R.

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

Fantastic!

This was our second time staying at stargaze cottage! This time we brought our son and both dogs and our entire family loved it!! We cannot wait to stay again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

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

Best rest ever!

This property is the perfect place to unwind, unplug, and relax as a family. We felt welcomed and comfortable. The owners have thought of every detail. We will definitely make this an annual family getaway! havethought of everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Beautiful piece of heaven!

This was our second visit to Laura and Danny's house in less than a year, we absolutely love it! We played badminton in the front yard, counted the frogs on the pond, and played card games in the screened in patio. It was just what our family needed to kick off summer vacation! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thirsty !.

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

An awesome birthday weekend

If I wrote a full review of this listing we would all be here for a full day. So here's what was wrong. 1. Absolutely nothing! This cottage is amazing. The hosts, amazing. The area, amazing. They thought of everything you might need to have the best possible experience. The communication is very pleasant and clear, the area is peaceful and quiet. I have already sent the booking link to some friends and I plan on booking again within the next few months. If you can get a chance to book this cottage, don't hesitate, you will not find a better place to get away and forget about the world around you. All I can really say is "muah!" Chefs kiss and hats off! Every host should be like this!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home is so beautiful....decor is so clever and homey. It was just like being at home. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need. I would stay there over a hotel anytime. You can't beat the cost and amenities. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

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

Wedding in Clare

The home was perfect for us. The dogs enjoyed the fenced yard and the home is incredible. What a great cabin in the woods. Deer, turkey and various wildlife. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmaleigh R.

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

AMAZING COTTAGE

We booked stargaze cottage as a getaway with one of our dogs for our anniversary. To say we were blown away would be an understatement. This property is INCREDIBLE! Clean, chic, welcoming, and fun! The owners are truly on this earth to show care and hospitality toward others. Every small detail you could think of had been planned for. Our border collie loved the property as well. We have already booked our second trip for this summer and plan to book for the fall as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Ideal weekend

Great property. Excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Perfect

Laura and Danny should be considered hosts of the century. Communication was easy and perfect. They were so generous with our stay. We arrived to snacks and a toy for our dog Penny! The house is amazing and so cozy. It was great to be able to bring our dog and not worry what the hosts think, they are super dog friendly. The house is as described and more. The big shower and heated bathroom floor was great. I was also excited to find a perfect cast iron pan to cook with. We’ve rented a lot of get aways and usually the cast iron is not so perfect. We normally stay off grid but this time we were still looking for quiet but didn’t need the solitude, while in a neighborhood, you feel like there are no neighbors, it was super quiet. We got to see deer every morning and night, some even visited us while we were having a camp fire. It was a great long weekend get away and will definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by laura & danny robertson

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Hi, we are Laura & Danny Robertson~ blessed owners of Stargaze Cottage. We have been together since 1980! With so many things to do in Michigan, places to visit, restaurants to try, festivals to experience... not to mention the 4 beautiful seasons we get... in 2015 we decided to look for a little cottage to renovate centrally located in this wonderful state. We are loving everything about our little place and all the day trips we can take from here, from taking our dune buggy to the dunes and trails, shopping in traverse city, BBQ in Cadillac , even going up to the Mackinac bridge for an outing now & then. But truth be told... we enjoy the cottage itself the most. Riding our bikes through the neighborhood, taking the paddle boards down to the lake, relaxing on the porch and wow... that view of the stars at night! But after having a few family members and friends visit... we were told it is too wonderful to keep to ourselves ~ so we decided to share it! We really hope you all enjoy it as much as we do. I would let you know the best season to stay, but I think they are all equally enjoyable... Summer ~ yard games, cooking out, naps in the hammock.
Fall~ the colors of the trees, enjoying the firepit, walks through the bird sanctuary.
Winter~ the snow covered pines are picturesque, the icy lake is so peaceful, enjoying hot cocoa and board games in the evening in front of the tiny stove... and then
Spring~ sounds of birds & tree frogs fill the air as the season of renewed life returns. And truly... the night sky can be pretty spectacular, the Milkyway is visible at times, and we see shooting stars almost nightly. So whichever season you choose... we wish you wonderful adventures, time to relax and joyful experiences!

Why they chose this property

centrally located. nearly and acre of land.

What makes this property unique

extra large shower with bench

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