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A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a blue sofa, and a black ottoman. There is a wooden staircase on the left, a kitchen in the background, and large windows with a view of trees.
A spacious kitchen with a large wooden table, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.
A spacious living area with a large gray sofa, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug. A staircase with wooden railings leads to an upper level.
A houseboat docked at a pier surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Lake Arrowhead
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gaylord

Located in Lake Arrowhead, this cottage is adjacent to Lake Arrowhead and within a 15-minute drive of Lake Manuka. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arrowhead - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 36 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 44 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • Torch Lake - 52 min drive - 40.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Settings Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Westside Pizza - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Point - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Apple House - ‬18 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.

Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!

The space
Main Level:
•Living area – comfortable seating, big windows overlooking the lake
•Lot’s of natural light, and sliding glass doors with views of the lake
•Deck with outdoor dining and seating
•Well equipped kitchen with appliances, utensils, cookware, silverware, spices, and more
•Dining area with seating for 8
•Full bath with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
•Bedroom - Queen bed and closet
•Bedroom - Queen bed, bunk beds, and a closet

Upper Level:
•Bedroom 5 beds, perfect for big families or groups

Basement:
•2 sets of washer & dryer's with detergent
•Full bath with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
•Fireplace
•Smart TV
•Pullout couch for an additional bed
•Glass door out to the lower patio

Outdoor Space:
•Outdoor dining table on deck
•Outdoor fire pit
•2nd dining table by the fire pit
•Paddle Boat available for use (summer months only)
•Private dock (summer months only)
•Community outdoor heated pool a short drive from the house (Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day)
•Community pickle ball court a short drive from the house, available for guests to use!

Guest access
•The neighborhood is accessed by dirt roads. There is room to park 5 cars in front of the house. There is only room for 4 cars during winter months. Street parking is not allowed, and cars parked on the street will be fined by the association.
•In winter months, four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended due to the large amount of snow.

Location:
•We are about 15 minutes from the closest town, Gaylord. Gaylord has about anything you need, and is the best place to get groceries.
•Visit popular lake areas such as Petoskey, Traverse City, or Torch Lake. Mackinac Island & Bridge are just an hour drive from the house.

Entertainment (within 20 minutes):
•All sport lake - Lake Arrowhead
•Numerous, excellent golf courses
•Great snowmobiling
•Hundreds of trails for ATV's, dirt bikes, golf carts...
•Boyne Mountain ski resort and lodge
•Elk viewing
•Hiking
•Mini golf & gocarts
•Movie Theatre
•Call of the wild

Cell Phone/Internet:
•Cell phone service can be spotty depending on the provider. Free WIFI is available to guests.

Firewood:
•We do not provide firewood for the outdoor fire pit. There are places nearby along Hayes Tower road that sell wood by the bundle.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

•Extra cleaning fees may be charged for a house left messy.
•If you bring your own boat, the wake hours are 10:00am-8:30pm.
•Loud partying is prohibited.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Lake Arrowhead, just steps from Lake Arrowhead. You'll also find Lake Tecon and Lake Manuka within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!?

This lakeside cottage offers many amenities for couples such as a fireplace, a fireplace in some cottage, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! have a hot tub?

No, but this cottage does have a heated pool.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake!?

Yes, every cottage at Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! comes with a balcony and some offer lake views.

Family sized cottage near Gaylord on a private lake! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin, which slept 6 of us comfortably with room to spare, and found the setting perfect for a relaxing lake vacation that is still within easy distance of restaurants, grocery stores, and movie theaters. A great find!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Annual Family Vacation

Nice cottage with plenty of space for our family of 7. We really enjoyed the communal pool which was nice and clean. The one downfall was the driveway. Looks like it washes out and when pulling out the front of my Traverse would scrape each time. Owner was easy to communicate with and check in was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas and snow sports

Booked this property for family Christmas (children are all adults) so the kids could go skiing and snowboarding. There was plenty of room for the 6 of us and the kitchen was well furnished. Communication regarding this property was great. All of us would love to come back in the summer to experience the beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful winter wonderland!

It was a great stay at Northern Reflections! Two families of cousins came for a few days of skiing. The cabin was a great spot for everyone to stay and enjoy time together in between skiing. With all the snow, it was a bit treacherous driving to and from Boyne at times, but was an such an affordable option for our big group. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL on Lake Arrowhead. We'd love to see the lake in the summer months. Kevin was extremely responsive and great to communicate with! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Beautiful view but house was disappointing

We got there, and road was AWFUL! If we didn’t have a truck, we would’ve never made it into their poor excuse of a driveway. One morning in, and we discovered we had to find a grocery store as the cleaning company didn’t think we needed more than one trash bag for a family five night stay. One full trash bag was needed to clean out old shampoos, body washes, somebody else's used loofas in the main bathroom and old condiments left from previous renters in the frig. . We couldn’t use the 2nd bathroom as must have had some sort of a long term leak and there was a musty moldy smell in the entire main living room (basement)— the only room with an actual working Tv. The Tv in master bedroom does NOT work. Second day in and we went to start steak dinner on BBQ and tank AND spare propane tank were empty. I specifically asked owner if we needed to bring propane and he said “No.” My Husband then proceeded to lose his mind, and said we are leaving the next morning. Two full nights early. Decks and picnic tables are filthy and multiple railings are loose going down to the water docks. The main family room is in basement going down a VERY steep uncarpeted stairway with handrails on only one side that do not even go all the way to the bottom on the stairs. Several lights on side tables do not work as they are placed where there are no electrical sockets. I have posted photos to show the true condition of the interior.
Guest bathroom
Guest bathroom
Dirty porch steps
Picnic table split in half
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025