Large Otsego Lake Beach-Front Home

Excellent

The weather was less than ideal during our stay which was a big bummer. We had 4 adults and a 3 and 1 year old. But the cottage was so cozy and the deck was perfect to sit and watch the storms or enjoy the outdoors even if it was raining. The beach was so great, just what I was looking for for the kids. The neighbors are a lot closer than it looked in the pictures. It was fine though. They had everything we needed. We even visited Gaylord and some of the things it offers to keep us busy. Would definitely recommend!

Great location, amazing outdoor space, fully stocked kitchen with every utensil imaginable. As discussed with the owner, the inside is need of some TLC. Can’t wait to see the improvements.

Rance, one of the property managers, was so thoughtful & easy to communicate with. We absolutely loved this cottage & we will be back next year!

Overall we enjoyed our trip at this cottage- just wished it was a little warmer and less windy (that's Michigan for you). Kids enjoyed the shallow water and sandy bottom. They also liked jumping off the dock. We had a little trouble with leaves piling up on the beach and in the water but the owner did come and clean up most of it. Perhaps consider hiring someone to maintain the beach for your renters if this happens in the future? Also if bringing a boat, make sure to bring items to secure it in the water or on the beach. It was VERY windy for several days during our stay and I'm not sure if that's typical weather for Gaylord, but it's best to be prepared or risk damaging your boat. Fishing in Otsego lake was tough for us; we did not catch much even with much effort. The interior of the cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The beds were also very comfortable and the cabin was clean upon arrival. We did have trouble with the circuit breaker blowing often when the air conditioner was running as it appears many outlets are connected to one circuit (upstairs lighting/outlets, 2 air conditioners, refrigerator, and downstairs bathroom). Not too big of a problem for us but could become a problem for renters in the heat of summer. Some outlets upstairs were also quite loose which could pose a fire hazard. Would suggest updating electrical items upstairs and getting rid of broken dresser. Overall we did enjoy our stay and our kids had tons of fun.

We had a wonderful time. Lake and area was quiet. Rance was helpful and concerned about our comfort. The lake was rough a couple of days. No fish biting even though we saw a few. Overall a great time. Thank you Rance for going the extra mile checking on our comfort.

Loved being right on the beach, front deck was beautiful. Bedrooms were less than desired, but overall everything was great.

We had 8 people ages 8 months- 40 and this house was perfect for all of us!! The beach was a hit with our kiddos, including the nice new porch for the adults! We loved it, and we’ll be back!!

The home, the location, the setting, the owners were all great. Just what we were looking for and hoping for. The pictures were spot on what to expect. Swimming area was ideal. My 8 yr old and 6 yr loved jumping off the dock, building in the sand and attempting to catch fish off the dock. Beach gets aftn sun so one morning we went and played mini golf which is attached to a wild animal museum. They liked that a lot too! My 8 yr learned to kayak and is a pretty good driver. All in all it was a nice, relaxing week. I can’t wait to go back.

What a great week we had!! We had 6 adults and 4 children and had plenty of space. Getting in the car to come home is the first time I left the cottage all week! The beach and lake was just perfect for our family! The deck was our living space for the week! The kitchen is stocked perfectly and we had everything we needed! Rance and Randy are wonderful and answer any questions you have immediately!