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Pickerel Lake - Lakefront Log Cabin

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A cozy cabin interior with two wooden Adirondack chairs, a small table with a decorative bowl, and a window overlooking a forest.
A log cabin bedroom with a plaid bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a lamp with a moose design.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, a bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.
A log cabin with a porch, a window with curtains, and a visible interior with a fireplace.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a chandelier, a television, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pickerel Lake - Lakefront Log Cabin

Lakefront Log Cabin located on Pickerel Lake. One bedroom cabin (queen bed) with a sleeping loft upstairs(3 twin beds). Authenic log cabin that has been extensively remodeled and updated. The entire interior is log and knotty pine with beautiful fieldstone fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom have recently been updated. The crystal clear lake water with sandy bottom in front of our cabin is shallow, with hard packed sand bottom with a gentle slope(no-drop off). Perfect for swimming and wading.

Beach, picnic table, campfire pit, and eighty foot dock included. Boat rentals available from local marinas, on the waterway, or bring your own boat and launch from the near by public launch. Excellent swimming, fishing(bass, walleye, pike), and boating on 1100 acre Pickerel Lake. Part of the famous inland waterway which connects to Crooked Lake, Burt Lake and Mullet Lake.

Located just a few miles east of downtown Petoskey and only minutes away from all the other varied attractions in this beautiful area of northwest Michigan. The Petoskey/Harbor Springs area includes miles of bike and rollerblade trails, exceptional golf, and several of the States most beautiful beaches.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets considered on an individual basis
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
After locking up the cabin, place keys back in the lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fireworks allowed on the property at any time.
Pet owners shall clean up after their pets use of the lawn.
No running on, jumping or diving off of the dock.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3018vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this holiday home is on a lake. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Pickerel Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 26 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Odawa Casino - 29 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Tunnel of Trees - 31 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Coffee - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pickerel Lake - Lakefront Log Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Pickerel Lake - Lakefront Log Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pickerel Lake - Lakefront Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pickerel Lake - Lakefront Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pickerel Lake - Lakefront Log Cabin located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Pickerel Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Seasons of the North Winery and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Crooked Lake and Burt Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakefront cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest little cabin, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy cabin on the water! We really enjoyed our stay out of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin was cozy!

We stayed for a quick weekend and enjoyed our stay. The lake is beautiful and we loved using the grill out back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake and surroundings were very pretty and peaceful, the night sky was magnificent, neighbors were nice and area was great. The dogs loved it and were very comfy. The host communicated regularly before and after trip, was super easy to get vacation planned. The cabin was well stocked and had good modern amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends getaway staycation

Beautiful and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time. We know the place well. It worked for us. Would like to stay again next summer if it works out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Short stay

Very peaceful location. Very dated property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful lakeside retreat

Lakeside cabin was clean and as described. It had plenty of amenities, that made the stay comfortable. The lake is peaceful, clean and easily accessible. Mike responded quickly to our communication and arrival details were easy to follow. Would stay here again! Thanks Mike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up north cabin

Lovely little cabin perfect for a couple or small family. Quiet place to get away. Boat launch was really close and nice for my boat. Will likely return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and quiet. Did some fishing. The cabin was clean. Because it is a log cabin, the living area was dark. Mike the owner was available in needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Gem

Couldn’t ask for a better stay. Cabin is gorgeous and so very cozy. Everything you need is provided. Location is perfect for day trips all over upper Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful week

We cannot thank you again enough for allowing us to rent this year - we had a wonderful time and hope we're allowed to come next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy quiet rustic cottage

Overall nice cozy rustic cottage on quiet street and quiet lake. Lots of things to do in the area with short drive. Listing stated it had AC but did not have it. Overall nice place to just relax and unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oh! Were coming back

. views, comfy cottage and great location. Had the most relaxing vacation in years, and looking forward to returning here. Our golden retriever was in heaven in massive yard , and we weren’t doing bad enjoying beautiful setting and a glass of wine. All the amenities you need ars onsite
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family getaway.

The cabin was exactly as pictured. Cute and cozy and we had everything that we needed. The loft worked out really well for our older boys. There was a bonfire pit down by the lake which made it wonderful for watching sunsets. We enjoyed fishing from the dock and had a lot of luck! The location is great because it’s close to Downtown Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Boyne. We will definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Waterfront Location

We enjoyed our weekend stay. The lake is shallow for quite a ways out so it's great for kids and dogs. The yard is very nice and there's shade in the yard all day. We enjoyed the firepit by the water. Wood was provided. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was clean. The neighbors were very nice. There's a nature preserve within walking distance which was nice for a morning walk with the dog. It's a great location. We appreciate hosts that allow us to bring our dogs, so we left the house and grounds tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A Hidden surprise

Locating property was tricky but gps will guide you. This property has enough room for easily 5 adults and pets ; we cant be thankful enough for the pups tagging along. Lakeside with all modern amenities you will be taken away by the hidden awesomeness. 20 minutes outside big city needs . Check it out everyone...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Imagine my surprise when I stripped the bed at the end of our stay to find filthy pillows that looked like they were soiled by an animal. Ditto with the blanket. There's an ant problem. The couch was a nightmare. I don't feel the pictures matched the quality that the pictures showed. I could not wait to leave. That stay ruined our 40th anniversary. Buyer beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vintage cabin, relaxing week on the lake

Looking to get away, since we've been quarantined for several months. Was a very relaxing uncomplicated break. Lake is beautiful. Water is shallow, great for kids swimming. Sat on deck to Sun, drink coffee and watch gorgeous sunsets. Saw an eagle, loons, and pretty ducks. Excellent area to paddleboard or kayak. Rented a pontoon and navigated through interesting channels to other lakes. Was fabulous. There's a store nearby to get essentials and firewood. Had s'mores in firepit by lake several nights. Keep in mind this is a rustic cabin, it's not for someone expecting the "Hilton". For us it was all about the lake experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love this cottage

This year will be our fifth year staying at this cabin. My husband spent his summers on Pickerel Lake and since we live near Pittsburgh, he wanted to take our kids back there to experience it. We found this cabin and have been nothing but pleased with it! We spend every morning drinking our coffee on the dock and then we spend every evening around the fire. My husband and son regularly catch enough fish for our annual "last night fish fry". The cabin is very clean and very well maintained with enough space for my husband, two teenage children, my mother-in-law and myself. My son loves the proximity to the store and my daughter loves spending the day in a raft reading. We couldn't be happier with our choice and know you'll love it too!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
This family returns every summer and loves the cabin and the lake. I am sure your family will too!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Up north cottage

This was a nice cottage in a great location! We enjoyed being very close to Petoskey, Harbor, Springs, Indian river, and Mackinac. There were fireworks on the Fourth of July in Petoskey and Harbor Springs, that you could see pretty much anywhere from a good bay location. The highlight of the cottage is definitely the lake outback and the property leading up to it. The cottage itself is nice and pretty cute. We enjoyed the rustic look and knotty pine interior. The cottage had most everything we needed and was comfortable. Some of the downsides to the cottage itself are: no dishwasher, no central air just one window unit, the bathroom seemed a little small and kind of dirty. A great perk was having a washer and dryer though. Overall, our family had a great time and found ourselves just relaxing by the water, enjoying fishing, swimming, boating, and everything else the area had to offer when we were done with our lake time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pickerel Lake fun

Upon arrival there is a musty smell and felt damp inside. Probably could use a dehumidifier. It was a colder week for our stay, once the furnace was turned on, that helped a lot. The cabin is what it shows in the pictures. Coffee drinkers beware, it will take a loooonggg time for coffee to brew! Haha. The lake is beautiful, water was warm enough for us and we enjoyed taking our boat out. Our big issue is the kitchen sink drain. As soon as water was turned on the drain backs up. It will drain slowly. I contacted the property owner and he was obviously aware of the issue, as he said there was a plunger under the sink. We plunged a lot and it never fixed the issue, hubby said it is more than just a clogged drain, probably needs a plumber. This was a huge disappointment since you expect a working sink in a kitchen. Made washing dishes a pain (and yes, after the first night we used paper plates, but still had pans,bowls, glasses and cups) as well as trying to rinse veggies and such. Oh, and the kitchen faucet had a huge leak. Thank God my husband is handy and he fixed that. I even took a picture for the memory! 😁 Overall, aside from the sink issues which hopefully the host will call a plumber and get that fixed....it was a great place. Located just down the road from the boat launch and close to the waterway to crooked lake. Nice fire pit. Gas and charcoal grill and a good yard for yard games. Great memories were made this past week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Unfortunately, the kitchen sink was draining slow, but still very much usable. A plumber has inspected it and the repair will be extensive and time consuming. Therefore the repair is schedule for October when we close the cabin for the winter.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home on the lake. So quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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