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Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake

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View from Lake
Lakeview
Sun Porch Overlooking Opal Lake
Wooded Side Yard
Double Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lakes Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake

Summer Rental Only.
Saturday to Saturday beginning the week before the Fourth thru Labor Day
3 night minimum mid-June and early-September

Lakefront Cottage on beautiful Opal Lake... sandy beach.

Opal Lake is Otsego County's premier, pristine all-sports lake.

Clear water, firm bottom and weed free.

The cottage sits on a small hill, facing west overlooking Opal Lake. This provides for cool, slow mornings and magnificent sunsets.

Front breakfast room is glass / screen enclosed, overlooks Opal Lake providing a wonderful morning wake-up for the whole family.

Large wooded side yard provides privacy and the perfect place for cookouts and fire-pit bonfires.

Opal Lake is clean, clear and cool. Excellent for swimming, water skiing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, platooning and fishing.


Keywords: Lakefront, Cottage, Cabin, Gaylord, Northern Michigan

Property manager

Philip Thorrez 517-499-4412

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
No Pets
Refund Policy: Cancel by May 15: 100% refund Cancel after May 15: 100% if the property is rented for the days you reserved.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Gaylord

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Michaywe, a neighbourhood in Gaylord. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Michaywe Pines Golf Course and Lakes Golf Course. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lakes Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 22 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Michaywe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Porter Haus - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Lake Market - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Inn The Woods Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tattrie's Cottage on Opal Lake located?

Located in Michaywe, this cottage is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Michaywe Pines Golf Course and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lakes Golf Course. Loon Golf Resort and Marsh Ridge Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

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

Great stay on Opal Lake

Nice little cottage on Opal Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Best kept secret that beats Torch Lake without a boat!

We LOVED this rental. The water was clear and blue- just like at Torch Lake. But no large waves and easy to kayak. The trip to the island was such a cool adventure! Had all the utensils needed, plenty of towels and even dish soap/hand soap/paper towels and TP were provided. We had more beds than we did people, meaning we could really spread out! We hope to make this return next year with my in laws.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Husbands birthday

week long family getaway was wonderful everyone enjoyed themselves. Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristine D.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful view, great water, a nice amount of space, a large lot for our toys, quiet, a lot of beds, and internet, good shower.... all of the best..... No bugs either.....! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Patty P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Outside Areas, Could use a little updating

The lake and view were beautiful. The outside firepit area was awesome for sitting outside ad enjoying the evenings. The house could use some updates (mattresses, comfortable furniture, and maybe a bigger shower...we r tall people and it was tough using the low shower head). Overall the week we stayed was good!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ben R.

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

Great rustic getaway on a quiet lake

Beautiful, peaceful setting! Cottage is rustic but not different than advertised - with lots of fans there we didn't miss AC too much. The hosts live right next door and were very responsive the few times we needed them. They proactively communicated around an issue with the fridge before our arrival and took care of it. The lake is definitely a highlight. Water was crystal clear and had good fishing as well. The canoe and boat were great for getting to the good bass spots. The beach needed some cleanup when we arrived but had a nice sandy bottom with some rocks under what we raked out. It is worth noting that the water level was up during our stay versus the pictures on the listing so there was no real sandy beach above the water line to play in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail A., Clawson

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed a relaxing week canoeing and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina G.

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

Best stay ever

My family enjoyed the stay at the cabin a lot. We were fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking around the lake. The cabin had enough space to accommodate our group of 6. The lake is beautiful. We will defiantly come back! Thank you Philip so much for letting us to stay at your cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

July Stay

Great property, beautiful lake! But the weather did not cooperate. Still had fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

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

Great

It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the lake and also being able to sit around the bonfire. It was very peaceful. The cabin was no frills and loved it. Had family visit and they loved it also. Check in went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Great place to stay

Nice place and good location on the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jim H., Delton, Michigan

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

July vacation

Good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jim & Michelle D.

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

Perfect!

Cozy cottage on a beautiful lake. Peaceful & relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Family Vaca on the Lake

What an awesome week at Tattrie’s Cottage! We wanted a place to stay for our family of six (4 teens) with a place to dock our boat so we could play on the lake. This was perfect! Opal Lake is beautiful and the cottage was 15 steps away. Everything we needed to cook meals was provided including pots, pans, dishes, and a charcoal grill. The cottage was close to Gaylord so very easy for us to run there for activities or groceries. Plenty of sleeping space and comfortable beds. One small bathroom and shower but certainly enough for a cottage. Would not hesitate to rent Tattrie’s again as owners were very easy to access and made sure everything was set!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Grace H.

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

Cottage life- on the lake

We expected a traditional lake cottage. Exactly what we found. Not fancy, but remarkably clean for the type of use it gets! An amazingly quiet and beautiful lake. Open to water sports but not a big, noisy, party lake. Clean lake with a sandy bottom, (not weedy) good fishing too! Our teens had plenty to do. Cottage had all of the essentials. Great vacation get away! Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

Clean, cozy accommodations on a great lake

Good communication with owner and considerate and concerned with making our stay great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

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

A lovely place on a peaceful and beautiful lake.

We will definitely be coming back. This is a wonderful place with lots of space in a beautiful setting.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy V., Grand Blanc Mi

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

step back in time....

Perfect oldfashioned cottage on super beautiful, quiet Opal Lake.The views are exceptional. Enjoyed the peaceful vacation. perfect location. Traveled to Macinac Island one day, so close to many popular towns and lakes. Gaylord has so much to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful property right on crystal clear lake. Fantastic!!

We stayed with our dogs and had an amazing time swimming, fishing and lots of wonderful walks! The owners are great! Have almost everything you would need to enjoy a family vacation right on the lake. Beautiful views, great fishing and all the amenities of home. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

What a great place we will be back

Having grown up in Gaylord I have known about Opal Lake all my life. Now we have spent two wonderful weeks in Tattrie's Cottage and look forward to our return. The owners are wonderful neighbors and if you have concerns they can take care of them. We had family visit most days and sitting in the yard watching the sunset was one of our favorite pastimes.We had our dog (lab) and she thought that swimming was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Perfect Family Getaway!

We had a great time! Everything was clean and very well prepared for our stay! Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! We plan on making this our yearly vacation spot!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Always a great time

We have rented Tattrie's cottage a number of times over the years. We have never had anything close to a bad experience on any of our vacations. I think this was our 4th time renting and we plan to return every year. Opal lake is northern Michigan's best kept secret and Tattries cottage is the perfect place to enjoy the area. The cottage is always clean, sleeps plenty and has everything you could want. Some people enjoy the out of state escape vacation. I personally love driving a couple hours and having my vacation start when I walk in the door. If you are expecting a 5 star resort with pool attendants and maids, room service etc, this is not the place for you. It is a cottage, a cute perfect cottage in an great location. I have been coming to Opal lake since I was a child, I dreamed of retiring or living on this lake when I grew up. Tattries gives me the opportunity to live that dream every year I visit. My wife and kids have fallen in love as I did. See you next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tanya L.

GREAT PLACE TO STAY!

We very much enjoyed our week long stay at Tattrie's Cottage. There is nothing wrong with the bathroom. It is a small, single shower, but it has a curtain rather than a door, so there is elbow room, although the shower head is low for taller people. The bathroom itself is plenty big. Everything that you could possibly want was supplied. The charcoal grill is a nice big grill. Although there is no air conditioning, there are fans in every room. Still, it is rustic, which is not for everyone, but we found it to be charming. The water was nice and boat traffic was to a minimum. The kids loved jumping off the end of the dock, which is shallow. We also enjoyed the canoe and fishing boat, as well as the sunsets. Nice that they also had plenty of chairs for around the campfire.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful family memories !

Our whole family including daughter , son-law & now 2 grandchildren , vacationed at this cottage for 4 summers & LOVED IT ! The lake is beautiful , so quiet & peaceful . Everything you want for an "UP NORTH COTTAGE " . And YES .... It is rustic ! That is the charm ! Nobody loves "CUSHY " more than myself , but the serenity you get from this place is a great MIND CLEANSE for a week ! We are very sad that we won't be able to come back yr after yr . Our family DOG situation has grown due to my daughters family also getting one & I was not aware of the 2 dog MAX & aug of 2013 we brought more than allowed . This place will always be one of my top memories , my grandson was 4 months with our first visit . The owners are wonderful & right next door , if you have a problem . We always felt guilty that we didn't sign the "visitors book " to let them know how nice it was . Because you cannot go wrong with this cottage if you like it peaceful & WE DO ! Maybe one day just my husband & I can have a little get away of just our own !

About the host

Hosted by Philip Thorrez 517-499-4412

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Why they chose this property

Opal Lake is just south of Gaylord and within a three hour drive of most of Southeast Michigan. Gaylord is still like a small town in many ways, but large enough to offer restaurants, shops, movies and other conveniences within a few minutes of the lake. Gaylord is centrally located and many Northern Michigan Highlights are within an hour of Tattrie's Cottage. As well, some of the nations prime fly fishing is found in the Au Sable and other rivers head-watered in Otsego County.

What makes this property unique

This is a lakefront cabin, so the lake is the prime focus. The lake is small enough and remote enough to maintain that Up North atmosphere and yet large enough to enjoy boating, skiing and all water sports. Peace and quiet in God's Country: Northern Michigan. Life on Opal Lake is good.

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English
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