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Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse

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A lakeside view with a dock, chairs, and a boat.
A two-story cabin with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a small deck.
A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a well-lit entrance.
A two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch.
A lakeside cabin with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a deck overlooking the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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West Branch, MI
  • Place, Lake Ogemaw
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Dream Golf Course
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, The Nightmare Golf Course
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs floor pullout couch

1 Double Futon

Downstairs King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

Main floor pullout couch

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse

Bluefish Cottage sits waterfront on a private Lake in West Branch, MI. The double lot offers plenty of privacy along with your own sandy beach! The wrap around sundeck provides some of the best views to catch sunset on Lake Ogemaw. The 3bd/2ba home sleeps 10 with a master bedroom suite and another 2 spacious bedrooms with its own living quarters on the lower level. Added conveniences include a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room, Purple® Mattresses throughout, free WiFi, all linens, toiletries, Blackstone grill, balcony seating, large fire pit and more. The private dock allows for you to safely and conveniently keep everything on site.

** Rental does not include access to on site pontoon or launch access for your personal watercraft** We do have a marina at the lake that rents boats that most guests use; https://www.lakeogemawmarina.com/pontoon-rentals/

* 5 Min drive to Rifle River public launch

* 20 Min to two of Michigan's best golf courses - The Dream & The Nightmare

* West Branch is home to some of the best DNR ORV & Snowmobile Trails in Michigan.

* Lake Ogemaw has a large circular sandbar and is an all-sports private lake.

* Cottage has Central Air.

* Fire wood provided (Not Unlimited, A reasonable amount of wood will be provided for a weeks stay)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
No Parties. No Gatherings. If you expect guests to stop in, hosts must be notified. The septic is not designed to accommodate more people
No outside watercrafts allowed per the associations policy.
We ask that you stay out of the designated owners closets located in the master bedroom, kitchen hallway and laundry room.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2658275vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

West Branch

Located in West Branch, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Ogemaw and Turtle Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Green Briar Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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West Branch, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Ogemaw - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 32 min drive - 37.5 km
  • The Nightmare Golf Course - 39 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Clear Lake - 41 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 49 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dees Pizza Pad - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Coco Cabanas - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sand Lake General Store - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Beer Olympics - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse?

As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$947, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Beachfront Lakehouse located?

This West Branch cottage is on the beach, steps from Lake Ogemaw and within 9 mi (15 km) of Turtle Lake and Bush Lake. Skidway Lake Township Park and Hardwood Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property and great amenities! Very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Beautiful setting on a beautiful lake

We enjoyed our stay. The huge, beautiful beach was a hit with both the kids and the adults. Plenty of outdoor seating and outdoor toys. The view was pretty great, too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Up north get away

Really great place to stay up north. Plenty of room to spread out. Great beach area with volleyball and bomb fire pit. They had a lot of little extras that made our stay easy and enjoyable! Would definitely go back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great year and another great stay.For constructive criticism, a few more kitchen utensils along with some larger pots and pans would be helpful in cooking for an entire group.The basement bathroom could use better lighting for putting in contacts and putting on makeup.Otherwise, a great stay and a great place with a 5 star rating from our group.The beach is awesome. The kids love the beach volleyball. The kayaks are a really nice bonus and the views of the lake are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie D.

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

Hidden Gem

Secluded. Wonderful private beach with all the toys chairs etc. Dont need to bring anything! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Many amenities for families with small kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Beautiful house in the perfect location !

The house is so nice and large. Great size beach with tons of sand toys for the kids and a volleyball court as well ! There were also kayaks. The kids enjoyed the beach and the awesome chairs and tables located at the beach were so convenient. The house was super clean and the owners were easy to get in touch with if I had any questions. House was stocked with all the basics.Super quiet and private area as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at our family cottage. You and your family were wonderful guests and took great care of the place. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Ruth and Tye LLC

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What we love about our lakefront cottage;
Sandbars
Boating to the store for ice cream
The sunsets
Friendly neighbors
Pontoon Boat Rentals
Lakefront with boat dock
Volleyball court
Large beach, sand toys and kayaks
Bonfires

Why they chose this property

Beautiful and Private Lake Ogemaw is a great summer vacation spot!

What makes this property unique

Private sand volleyball court and beach
Top deck views for sunset and sunrise
Fire pit
Sandbar on the lake

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