Renovated Lakefront Cottage on serene all sports lake

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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Gaylord, MI

Gaylord Discovery Center
‪18 min drive‬
Otsego Lake State Park
‪21 min drive‬
Loon Golf Resort
‪26 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Fantastic lake views from nearly every room of our renovated 3 Bedroom+Loft/2 Bathroom Cottage on 200 ft of lakefront. Charming rustic decor throughout with comfortable bedding and renovated bathrooms. Dining area seats 7 and has spectacular lake views. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes and utensils. Stay connected with wifi and streaming TV service or disconnect on the spacious deck with ample seating and grill. Fire pit and sandy beach for swimming on all sports Manuka Lake with public boat launch. Use of dock, kayaks, rowboat and paddleboat included. Abundant trails for ORV's, bike, motorcycles or hiking and a short distance to world class golfing, shopping and restaurants. Linens, towels includes- guests are responsible for providing their own toiletries and paper products. Pets are considered on an individual basis. Please provide pet information including weight, age and breed. Animals other than dogs will not be considered or permitted.

Property manager

James Carlisle

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking inside will result in $250 fee

Important information

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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 deadlock

About the area

Gaylord

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Lake Manuka, a neighbourhood in Gaylord. Natural Golf Course and Gaylord Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway. 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 - 12.0 km
Gaylord Discovery Center - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
Otsego Lake State Park - 21 min drive - 10.9 km
Loon Golf Resort - 26 min drive - 26.2 km
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 32 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
‪Five Guys - ‬16 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Lakefront Cottage on serene all sports lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Lakefront Cottage on serene all sports lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Lakefront Cottage on serene all sports lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Lakefront Cottage on serene all sports lake located?

Located in Lake Manuka, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Natural Golf Course, Pine Baron Pathway and Otsego Lake State Park. Gaylord Country Club and Black Forest Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

13 October 2024

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

Relaxing on the Lake

This is a great property. Plenty of room, great location on the water with water toys included. Don't hesitate to book this wonderful place.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

25 September 2024

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

Great Extended Weekend

Property was as listed. Check in/out process was easy. Interaction with owner was excellent! James was very prompt responding to messages and he was very gracious in offering early check in and out. The cottage offers great views of the lake from inside as well as from the large deck. We would definitely consider staying at the quiet cottage again! check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle N.

7 August 2024

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

Nice spot

Nice location and atmosphere

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Meeghan P.

2 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Not kid friendly

Key pad didn’t work so we couldn’t get in til repairman came. Cottage was nice and clean. Fourth bedroom is a very small loft room with very steep steps and with no AC, it was too warm for anyone to sleep up there. We weren’t expecting that and needed that sleep space. We were also charged extra for tub cleaning and window cleaning. Little ones (2 and4) played with colored soap in tub which caused ‘extra cleaning’. The water is so rusty, the bath rub required extra scrubbing for that, not kid soap. We tried to clean windows from little fingerprints with no glass cleaner. We didn’t know we needed to bring glass cleaner. Needed more sand for kids to play nicely. Not kid friendly.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn s.

27 July 2024

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

Vaca

Nice place

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

5 July 2024

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

Great spot!

Nice little lake, the house is perfect for a nice vacation. Communication was great and everything was clean and ready to go upon arrival. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

3 July 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Week at lake Manuka

We had great time even though we had a lot of rain. The house and amenities were all matching the listing. Great fishing. Near to Gaylord and golf courses. Water filtration was not operating effectively giving a very bad odor to the water we used bottled water for drinking and cooking. The guide book in the house does not list the day of the week garbage is collected and my VBRO account could not retrieve my check in key email with day of the week to put garbage out at the street. I did incur additional charge for the garbage which is fair for the home owner. VBRO is responsible for their technology issues they could not resolve with my account.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

L Beth K.

4 June 2024

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

Fishing

The perfect size for us three old women. Loved that everything was on one floor. Fishing was fantastic. We binge watched Survivor. Only thing we wished for was a couple of recliners.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julie M.

6 November 2023

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

Gaylord Lake Manuka

Comfortable home.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dayna B.

28 August 2023

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

Nice get away

Nice spot by the lake. Short ride to amenities. Very peaceful. Would visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

13 August 2023

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

Lake house

It was a great place to stay. We saw loon’s,Bald eagles and fishing was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole B.

26 October 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not quite as advertised

The property clearly needs to have its septic system pumped and has experienced major flooding that wasn’t disclosed until it was too late to cancel. The first thing you smell is musty sewage when you walk in and the septic smell persist out of every drain. I also was disappointed that every hand soap was empty and you have to bring your own dish soap, I’ve never stayed somewhere where that’s what you had to do. All of the flooding wasn’t really a big problem but I feel like the listing/pictures is highly misleading and the house smells like it may have had water in it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

10 October 2020

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

great place to stay!

We loved this cottage. great layout to the house, great views from the dining room and living room. kitchen is stocked with pretty much everything you would need, very nice grill. Perfect for a couple to get away or a group. the only thing that was a bummer is you are not allowed to use the fireplace and my girlfriend had specifically searched for waterfront and a fireplace. we had a fire outside instead. James was great to deal with, took care of an issue with the cable outage right away and would have even come to be there if we were out exploring the area. He had suggestions about things to do on the lake that proved very worthwhile. The cottage has games to play as well, we enjoyed that very much. would like to come back sometime.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

11 September 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful sunrise

Location was very nice, beautiful sunrises every morning. Disappointing that water was so high that we could not use the yard. Owner was upfront about it, and offered free cancellation. Our group decided to keep reservation, and make the best out of it.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

23 August 2020

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

Lake house

We had a great time renting this cottage. The fishing was great and being able to use the owners kayaks and rowboat was a fun bonus. Everything you need was provided by the owner including wood for the bonfire pit.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 August 2020

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

Cozy home right on the water

Our family spent a wonderful week at this lakefront home. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking, sightseeing and hiking. Great place and great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

10 September 2019

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

Perfect vacation

This house was perfect! The scenary was beautiful and trees were changing already, so I got a lot of wonderful pics. The house had everything we needed. Kitchen is well stocked with any utensil you may need, plenty of dishes and I was very thankful there were a couple of really good non stick pans for cooking! We enjoyed the kayaks and the row boat and was glad they were there for our use. The water was higher than normal at this time, but we were provided a make-shift fire area, which was still enjoyable! We also got in 1 day of golf and 1 day of wineries. All in all, it was a very peaceful, relaxing vacation and the house great!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

14 August 2019

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

Magnificent Manuka

This was our second year at this cottage and 10+ at Lake Manuka. The waters warm and except for Saturday afternoons the boat traffic is light -- especially this year because the boat launch was closed due to high lake levels. The peninsula and normal firepit were under water this year, but James had a temporary firepit set up on dryer land. The addition of ceiling fans in the bedrooms was nice as was the second bathroom reno. Overall, definitely recommended and will be back next year schedule permitting.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

29 July 2019

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

Lake house

Had a great time, fishing was good. Kayaking the lake and swimming at the island were our favorites. Great lake house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patti N.

1 July 2019

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

Family vacation fun

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cabin. Exactly as described. Lots of room to spread out for the 6 of us. The lake levels were very high do to all the rain. So the dock was under water when you stood on it. But we got lucky with nice weather so standing in 4 inches of water wasn’t horrible. We had fun with the paddle boat, kayaks and row boat. The fishing was great! We used the grill there wasn’t any gas, but we exchanged the tank at Walmart and James refunded the amount as soon as we sent message. Overall we had a great time. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful Cabin.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

2 October 2018

Perfect Getaway

What a wonderful lake house. Great views and so peaceful. Perfect way to celebrate 25th anniversary. Will be going back this summer with the family. Thanks for sharing your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

18 September 2018

Very nice getaway

Overall very impressed for our first VRBO rental. Water did have a slight sulfur odor and gas grill was out of propane. Otherwise it was a nice place. Not too far from town, but far enough there is no road noise and wonderful views of the stars. Location makes for nice day trip to Mackinac Island or Traverse City. Would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greg W., Brighton, US

13 September 2018

Great Location and Activities

Jame was great to work with and very responsive. While the weather was a tad chilly the we were still able to swim and be off the main thorough fare of boat traffic. The location on the lake was great and our children loved the row and paddle boats. The cabin was clean and beds comfortable. Easy access to Gaylord for shopping and good food. We'll be looking at the location again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

5 September 2018

This property was everything i we wanted, nice yard fire pit and a deck with nice seating.

The property was great! Right on the water, nice yard, deck and fire pit. The interior was nice as well, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and forsure want to go back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

14 August 2018

270 degree water views ... awesome Manuka cabin!

Getting ready to book next year. Sitting out at the fire pit, you are almost surrounded by water. The dock is good for getting a motor boat into. The row boat, kayaks, and paddle boat were great for getting around the lake … including over to the island. The shore around the cabin is mainly sandy and good for swimming. Definitely recommended.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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