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Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Gaylord, MI
  • Gaylord Country Club
    12 min drive
  • Natural Golf Course
    12 min drive
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    21 min drive
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    18 min drive

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The price is $165
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$340 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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About the neighborhood

Gaylord

With a stay at this cottage in Gaylord (Lake Manuka), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Gaylord Country Club and Natural Golf Course. .This beach cottage is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Pine Baron Pathway and 6.9 mi (11 km) from Otsego Lake State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Natural Golf Course - 12 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 18 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 21 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 21 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 68 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Pauline, Hans, Eric, & Heather

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Lakefront cottage with deck and firepit. Pets are welcome! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fall Getaway
Our family had a wonderful stay at this cozy lake cottage. The lake view was beautiful. The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The owner was very kind and quick to respond. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
October 24
Very nice and clean home. Only negative was we had no access to the 3rd Bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
This was just the place we needed for my husband and me to get away for a few days. It was very clean. The full moon and sunrise over the lake was beautiful! Gaylord was close and had anything we needed. The host emailed us helpful suggestions for outings based on our interests. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake home
Our family had a relaxing week at your lake home. Did lots of fishing and caught northern, bass and some nice blue gill. Beautiful home on a beautiful lake. We will definitely plan a return trip next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
The cottage was a cute space to enjoy a relaxing weekend on the lake. Everything was clean, spacious and lots of amenities were included. The neighbors were all friendly and it was great to bring our larger dog. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
This property had it all. We stayed with our adult children and their spouses as well as 2 dogs. The house was clean and comfortable with everything needed for a fun weekend at the lake. We made use of the kayaks, paddleboat, paddle board, and small rowboat. The lake was clean and sandy. We loved the fire pit for night time relaxation. Location was good. First floor bedroom a plus. We visited Hartwick pines state park and drove to Bellaire to go to Short's brewery. We had a minor problem that the owner took care of very quickly. Communication with owner was excellent. We will definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage and lake
We all enjoyed lovely Manuka Lake and the cottage. The easy access beach was a huge plus for our dog and toddler grandson. We loved seeing and hearing the loons and bald eagles. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Staying was exactly what we expected and needed. Very relaxing, the home was inviting. We all had an amazing time. Thank you for having us in your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan O., Columbus, OH, U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lakeside cottage!
My family had a wonderful stay at this cottage. We had all the space we needed and the added amenities like the kayak, paddle board, and paddle boat were greatly appreciated and used a lot. My nephews caught their first fishes ever and now are obsessed so I consider that a win. We truly enjoyed our time at the lake and would come back anytime and stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away!☺
We had a great stay. The host had everthing that you would need. The house was located on the lake with a nice lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Cabin was great, listing is accurate, and it had everything we needed. The kids said playing in the lake with the paddle boat and board was their favorite part of the trip. It’s apparent the care the host put in to provide amenities and make our stay pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
All went very well. I would recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July Vacation
We celebrated the 4th of July at Lake Manuka. The cottage was the perfect setup for our family! We enjoyed the paddle boat and paddle board! We took our fishing boat along and caught some bass and pike. We loved the all the fireworks shot off by neighboring cottages. At night the lake is very quiet and peaceful. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to relax
The place was nice to stay in. The house was clean and nicely located on the lake, it had all the amenities that we needed for our stay. The water front was on the lake was nice size for us and our two dogs. We stay during the weekday so the lake was quiet which was nice. We enjoyed the paddle boat and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well stocked kitchen! Anything you can think of that may be needed. Beautiful home on a quiet lake. Wish we could've stayed longer. So peaceful and relaxing. Very well taken care of home. The reading material is quite entertaining also.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman’s dream!
My son wanted to fish and hang out in a quiet area before he got married. My wife and I found this place and it was perfect. Everyone had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charity event weekend
We were in Gaylord for a charity event for Pink Ribbon Riders that my entire family volunteers for. The house worked out great for proximity and roomy-ness for my family of 5. Overall the stay was great and everything worked out well. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
Can’t wait to go back. The cleanest and best organized place we’ve ever stayed. Hosts were absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Lovely place with great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
My stay
Upon arrival there was no heat and some lights not working, my husand had to switch the breaker. Everytime we turned up the heat it went back down on us, we could not turn on the fire place we tried multiple times. It was very cold for us with having two children 2 and under. The downstairs bed was already broken when we got there, the mattress is dipping on one side. There was only one roll of toliet paper that was provided when there were 5 adults. Also, we got 4-5 inches of snow during our stay and there was no shovel for us to use. The place is absolutely beautiful but we were disappointed during our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughters 16th birthday get away.
We had a very nice stay. They girls were sad when we had to leave the next morning. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for!
The cottage was just the right size for the five adults and two kids we had, with a gorgeous view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R., Saint Clair, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake in Beautiful Northern Michigan
We had a blast- highly recommend this cabin for a peaceful family vacation- Lots to do in the surrounding area, trails, kayaks, rafting & parasailing! The cabin came with everything we needed to cook, relax & enjoy the property! 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Stayed here for the weekend with our kids, parents, and grandparents and everyone had a blast! This listing is very accurate, just as advertised. Had so much fun and had all the amenities you would need. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage!!
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Very clean and had everything we needed. Pauline is very nice and responded quickly when I had a question. We will definitely come back again. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023