10/10 Excellent
Kaitlyn C.
17 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy cabin
Kaitlyn C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gaylord, MI
- Gaylord Discovery Center18 min drive
- Otsego Lake State Park21 min drive
- Loon Golf Resort25 min drive
- Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Lakeview Main Floor Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom #1 - Lakefront King
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom #2 - Multiple beds
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Downstairs
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2 - Upstairs
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome!
Located on the West shore of all-sports Manuka Lake, this freshly updated and fully equipped 3-bed, 2-bath home sits on half an acre of lakefront and is ready for activities year-round. Inside you will find oversized east-facing lakeview windows that provide gorgeous sunrise views and showcase the natural beauty of the lake and its wildlife. Starlink internet and smart TVs will keep you connected if you wish.
Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck, in the yard at the fire pit, or down on the beach. Lawn chairs, picnic tables, a grill, and some recreational equipment are provided. Enjoy quick access to public land and trail systems and just a 10-minute drive to downtown Gaylord.
For winter activities, the lake freezes well and is popular for ice fishing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. There are 100s of miles of readily accessible snowmobile trails in the area, both heading into Gaylord and out towards Waters and Mancelona. Multiple ski resorts are within a 40 mile radius, offering skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and various winter activities.
For summer activities, the house comes with a dock, paddle-board, 2 adult kayaks, (child kayaks available upon request), paddle boat, life jackets, beach towels, inflatable tubes, and three fishing poles. This is a great lake for fishing! There is a public boat launch about a quarter mile north of the house. The house is equipped with AC.
We offer a quick and easy check out process - no doing all the work of the cleaner!
Situated centrally on the lake, the cottage offers views and fabulous access to open water. Come explore the lake and all the activities northern Michigan has to offer, and stay for the comforts and conveniences of cottage life. Pets are welcome!
Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck, in the yard at the fire pit, or down on the beach. Lawn chairs, picnic tables, a grill, and some recreational equipment are provided. Enjoy quick access to public land and trail systems and just a 10-minute drive to downtown Gaylord.
For winter activities, the lake freezes well and is popular for ice fishing, ice skating, and snowmobiling. There are 100s of miles of readily accessible snowmobile trails in the area, both heading into Gaylord and out towards Waters and Mancelona. Multiple ski resorts are within a 40 mile radius, offering skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and various winter activities.
For summer activities, the house comes with a dock, paddle-board, 2 adult kayaks, (child kayaks available upon request), paddle boat, life jackets, beach towels, inflatable tubes, and three fishing poles. This is a great lake for fishing! There is a public boat launch about a quarter mile north of the house. The house is equipped with AC.
We offer a quick and easy check out process - no doing all the work of the cleaner!
Situated centrally on the lake, the cottage offers views and fabulous access to open water. Come explore the lake and all the activities northern Michigan has to offer, and stay for the comforts and conveniences of cottage life. Pets are welcome!
Property manager
Pauline, Hans, Eric, & Heather
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Gaylord
Located in Lake Manuka, a neighbourhood in Gaylord, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gaylord, MI
What's nearby
- Gaylord Country Club - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
- Gaylord Discovery Center - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
- Otsego Lake State Park - 21 min drive - 11.1 km
- Loon Golf Resort - 25 min drive - 26.1 km
- Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 31 min drive - 29.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Taco Bell - 15 min drive
- Culver's - 15 min drive
- Five Guys - 15 min drive
- Panera Bread - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Travis F.
26 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Travis F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doug M.
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family snowmobile trip
Doug M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ahnuh H.
19 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter wonderland
Ahnuh H.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meg L.
21 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm, Cozy & Relaxing Winter Getaway
Meg L.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber L.
19 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fall Getaway
Amber L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick R.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and awesome place to stay
Nick R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne K.
22 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage and lake
Anne K.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
13 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage
Stephanie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alice D.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away!☺
Alice D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
14 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake home
Daniel B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex F.
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
Alex F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shannon R.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Shannon R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shari C.
29 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Shari C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to relax
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Geraldine K.
23 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Geraldine K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L., Portland
5 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
Jessica L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gloria P.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Gloria P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie A.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Carrie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark K.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October 24
Mark K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bryan O.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lakeside cottage!
Bryan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily R.
11 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for!
Emily R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Makedonka B.
12 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and serene!
Makedonka B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
scott s.
29 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy place
scott s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vickie O.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fisherman’s dream!
Vickie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Pauline, Hans, Eric, & Heather
We are siblings who own this house with our spouses. We all grew up in the Gaylord area and return frequently for family visits and all the activities the area has to offer!
Why they chose this property
Thank you for looking at our cottage, we love it here and hope to share the fun with you! The lake provides all types of watersport activities and the cottage is located a short drive from downtown Gaylord. Located in the heart of northern Michigan's golf and ski resort mecca, it's the perfect home base to explore. Suitable for a quiet weekend away, a fun weekend with friends, or a fun-filled getaway for families, kids, and pets!
Languages:
English
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