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Vacation at Big Lake

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sears, MI
  • Lake Maloy
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Eight Point Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Vacation at Big Lake

Clean, comfortable, non-smoking property with 3 separate sleeping areas (1 queen bed/2 twin beds/2 full beds), kitchen, full bath, large living/dining area with a three cushion full size couch, futon, and large chair. TV in living area with a dvd player and some movies, also some board games in case of inclement weather. A sandy lake bottom for great swimming. 80 foot dock with row boat and 4 kayaks are included in the rental. There is a 10ft x 10ft deck by the waters edge to lounge on. Picnic table and camp fire pit available, please bring your own firewood. Rental of 20' pontoon with bimini cover and 4 stroke motor is $40 per day and includes gas and life jackets. Pontoon rental is done in person. All bedding, dishes, linens, paper products provided. Some condiments. There is a propane grill in the garage.

Great fishing lake for bass, blue gill, pike, sun fish, walleye, specks, perch. This is in all sports lake with a public DNR launch. You are more than welcome to bring your own watercraft.

Aside from the dvd player, we don't have any tv service at the cottage. There is no wi-fi or internet. We have tried to make this a place to get away from it all. We do not allow pets. There is no air conditioning.

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Property manager

Cody Brown
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sears

Located in Sears, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Maloy and Tubs Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Birch Valley Golf Course. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Sears, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Maloy - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tubs Lake - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Eight Point Lake - 23 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Crooked Lake - 25 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Ferris State University - 50 min drive - 51.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sixth & Main Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪B C Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mishler's Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at Big Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation at Big Lake ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation at Big Lake ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation at Big Lake located?

This Sears cottage is on the beach, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lake Maloy, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Birch Valley Golf Course and Tubs Lake. Woods Lake and Orient Township Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend away
This was our 3rd time staying here, tons of fun every time. Cabin has everything you need and more. Fishing is great, pontoon is a huge bonus, kayaks are a blast, even had 2 kids kayaks that our 9 year old loved
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Grand rapids Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a Great time
We had so much fun a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing!
Second year at this property! Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation.
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Great location. Nice house. The pontoon boat was the cherry on top. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2024
We enjoyed ourselves. It was our second year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times on Big Lake!
We had a fantastic time on Big Lake. It’s absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Big Lake!
You can’t beat the view from this cottage! We had everything we needed including a pontoon boat, fishing boat and kayaks. Cody is amazing and very easy to work with. This was a great place for our family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Second time here, we love it. Hoping to stay again. Lots of fishing boating kayaking swimming. Get away from it all and just enjoy time together. House has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Get Away
Three bedroom cottage with updated bathroom on the lake. Enjoyed swim area, pontoon and kayaks. Good place to relax, unwind and do some fishing. Cody was quick to respond to any messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shirl M.

Great place to stay!
The property was exactly as we expected per the online presentation. The owner was most friendly and helpful. Our plans were to float on the Muskegon River. Rain kept us from doing that but the lake offered us plenty of other options. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy nice
Great place. Not a busy lake even for the July 4th holiday. Location good from other cities for day travel. Host top notch. When sent message Cody responded right away or within an hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franklin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
We loved this place. It was very clean and organized. We took the boat out 3 days and that was a added perk. The dock was nice to fish off of and it had a great area to swim. Only suggestion is new mattresses, we woke up feeling old. Great communication from owner, questions answered very quickly. Overall we loved it and have already talked about going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun week
Cody was very helpful. Check in was easy. Location on the lake was great. We all enjoyed swimming in the lake, kayaking, and campfires at night for s’mores. Fishing was great-even off the dock. Pontoon was nice to take out and ran great. House was well supplied for our week stay. Had a fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Steph J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great property but unkempt
Overall we had a great time at the property and even went to the local farmers market. Our biggest negative was cleanliness for both the house and pontoon boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
This cabin is great for a weekend getaway to reset and unwind, or a week vacation. Having a pontoon, kayaks and the row boat gave something for everyone to do on the water. It was so nice to get away from everything going on in the world right now and just relax. No one thought about covid 19. Even though it was just for a few days, it was needed. Thank you Cody for a great experience and we'll be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway for a couple.
We came here for our anniversary, and we had a great time. The cottage has a beautiful view of the lake. In the morning, we would grab a couple chairs, our coffee, and go sit on the dock and watch the fish. You can see lots of stars at night, especially in front of the house. It was really cool to have a pasture with cows grazing across the street. It made for some good photo ops. We enjoyed having the pontoon boat at our disposal for a very reasonable price, as well as kayaks, a row boat and water toys for free. The cottage was very well-stocked, and Evart is conveniently close, and has everything you could need. Cody was flexible, laid-back and very prompt with communication. We had a great time, and definitely plan to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Great time with the grandkids!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The three grandkids enjoyed the great swimming beach and a ride on the pontoon boat. Rained one day but we enjoyed board games and watched some kids DVDs we brought along. Everything was thoughtfully provided for our enjoyment. Water toys for the kids, wood and kindling for the fire pit for s'mores one night and plenty of kitchen equipment for cooking. Beds were comfortable and the kids had plenty of room to spread out. Nice deck for enjoying morning coffee or evening meals overlooking the lake. Town nearby (Evart)for groceries and ice cream, even a McDonalds. Great swimming area right out by the dock with good shallow water for the kids with nice sand underfoot. Pontoon fee was very reasonable! Would love to come here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girlfriend Get-Away
Plenty of room and great shower. Enjoyed the kayaks and the pontoon once we got it going. Would be good to post step by step instructions on operation of the pontoon. Great fire pit and plenty of camp chairs to sit around it. Kitchen stove/oven and other fans could use a thorough cleaning. Would rent this again. Good weekend with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun cabin on lake
Had a blast fishing and being out on water at the cabin lots of ammendities for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing View
Wonderful place to stay makes you feel like it's home stores are close by nice and quiet third experience there still loved it thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage
We very much enjoyed our weekend! Very relaxing place, we will stay there again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great girls weekend at the cottage!
It was a nice lake weekend getaway. The owner was very accommodating with good communication. We used the kayaks and the pontoon which was a bonus! We also enjoyed just sitting in our floats on the sandy lake frontage. The stars were amazing and vibrant. We loved the evenings laughing around the fire pit. There were 5 of us and we had more than enough room. When I originally searched it, I had put in 8 people but we ended up with just 5. Just make sure you notify the owner how many people you really have because there is an extra persons fee. Overall we had an amazing weekend and would go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful fishing cottage getaway
This simple fishing cottage has everything you need and nothing you don’t. We took an end of summer getaway with three teens - unplugged. No TV, No internet. Just fishing, boating, Kayaking, card games, fires and family meals cooked in the kitchen. The boat was perfect and we caught a fish just about every time we cast a line (bluegill, perch, pike). There at fans in case it is hot out (no AC) but the breeze off the lake seemed to be enough to keep the cabin cool on a 90 degree day. There is a nearby grocery store and place to tube down a nearby River. The sunsets are picturesque. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our little paradise!
We were looking for the perfect place to stay that wasn't a big tourist area, offered outdoor activity and was just simple, private and peaceful. This little cottage met every expectation we had. We had limited reception so that kept the kids very limited on their phone time(bonus). We sat around one evening and played checkers, we laughed and talked more in that few days than we had in a long time. We didn't turn the t.v. on one time. We enjoyed the beautiful lake, mostly all to ourselves, on the pontoon and fishing. One of the days we went into Evart to JJ's and did a river float and we loved it. It was the perfect getaway! Cody was great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cody Brown

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Our family has owned cottages on Big Lake since the 50's. In 2017 we bought our own cottage making us the 4th generation to own property on the lake. We chose to share it with others so they too can make their own memories.

Why they chose this property

We offer a laid back, away from it all experience. There is lots to do at this amazing cottage.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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