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If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!!

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Bathroom
Interior
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian River Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!!

Attention outdoor enthusiasts this incredible cute newly renovated cottage is within walking distance to Burt Lake, Indian River and DeVoe Beach! If you love bonfires we also have a Fire pit!! Walking distance to restaurants, ice cream, taverns and shopping! Numerous trails for bikes, side-by-sides, dirt bikes and walking! Minutes away from Petoskey, Mackinaw, Cheboygan, Harbor Springs and Gaylord!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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 smoking or vaping inside No cooking fish (not fair to next guest)
No additional overnight guests other than the ones listed No campers, motor homes etc. on the premises

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!!?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!! on 25 May 2026 start from AU$391, 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 If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is If you love water & outdoor activities this is the place for you!! located?

Located in the heart of Indian River, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Burt Lake and Devoe Beach. Burt Lake State Park and Indian River Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

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

Review

Great place, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob O.

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

Great place with an excellent location!

Very clean and well equipped. Lake access is very easy and within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam d.

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

Beautiful home /Great location

My family loved this place... Close to downtown and a nearby beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Fabulous!

This little home is in the perfect location! Easy to pop onto the river and go to Burt Lake or Mullett Lake. The home was newly updated and perfect for our needs. It was also very clean. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Great getaway

This cabin had a great location! Short walk to the beach and short walk into town. The cabin itself was very clean and updated. Great amenities provided to lighten the load when traveling. Easy to communicate with owner and very friendly. Would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Thank you for the 5 star rating and the great review. I'm so glad you enjoyed Loretta's Cottage and had a wonderful vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!:

The property was amazing! It was so clean and was such a great location to Burt lake state park or the public beach just around the corner! Deborah was easy to get a hold of for questions. My family already wants to book this house for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Quiet Retreat

We had just the right amount of space as a family of 4. The bathroom is small, so it's one at at time getting ready, but it's clean and organized. The kitchen and grill had all we needed to make meals. It's two blocks to the beach and two blocks to ice cream and pizza! Can't beat that for a family vacation. Petosky is 30 minutes away. Mackinac Island is 30 minutes away. Perfect location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Lovely, cozy cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at this cottage! It's a beautiful house, with everything we needed for a week-long visit Up North. The host was very helpful when we had a few questions, and she was great to work with. The house was very comfortable for our family, and the front porch is fantastic for morning coffee. The location is great - it's a short walk to the beach at Burt Lake - and Indian River is a lovely, small community. Although you are in a neighborhood with other houses, with all of the trees around and the quiet streets it almost feels like you're staying in a campground, but with the amenities of real beds, AC, and WiFi. :-) It was a great central location for all of our day trips - Petoskey, Rogers City, Mackinac Island, St. Ignace. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed Loretta's Cottage and thank you for the five star rating. This rental is new this year and we really appreciate your great review. You are a great mother and grandmother, your grandchildren will remember this vacation forever. Great memories were made!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Great experience!

We are very thankful to have found Debbie's property to rent. The photos don't do justice... the property really seems brand new! I was a little nervous not staying on the water on this trip to Indian River but it worked out perfectly because Devoe Beach was within walking distance. We still drove there because we had some fun beach toys to bring with us and snacks, but if any of us was ready to go home early we could easily walk. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. It was great having a washer and dryer on hand. My husband enjoyed walking the neighborhood in the morning and heading over to Ken's market by foot if he wanted to. Anyway, I have zero complaints! Debbie was super nice and we're thankful to have found this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad you enjoyed Loretta’s Cottage and made lasting memories with your family! It was so nice talking to you on the phone and getting to know you……Until next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Beautiful Cottage in the perfect location

This place is very nice. Everything looks new and the place was clean and comfortable. Communication was fantastic. Down town Indian River is a short walk, as is the beach, river and pier. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrie B.

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

Super Clean

Everything we needed was available and the cottage was super clean! I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Deborah C Garner

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I have always vacationed in Indian River and fell in love with the people and all the season activities. There is so much that I love to do such as water sports, biking, hiking, taking long walks, down-hill skiing, snowmobiling, side-by-siding, and visiting the surrounding areas such as my all-time favorite Mackinaw Island! I also love to raft or kayak down the Sturgeon River in the summer or the winter. So needless to say I never wanted to leave Indian River when I visited so we have decided to move to Indian River permanently this year.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is right in the center of all the activities. There is usually a planned event going on somewhere on the beach, downtown or at the parks. You could go to Mackinaw City and catch a ferry to the Island for a day trip, or Petoskey (look for Petoskey stones on the beach). Harbor Springs (lunch overlooking the bay), Nubs Nob & Boyne Highlands (for down-hill or cross country skiing), and Gaylord (view the Elks) are all very close. If you don't want to go anywhere you can just relax in the shade right at the cottage, do a little grilling later on for dinner then a bonfire in the evening. Don't forget to walk to the pier to watch the sunset on Burt Lake.

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