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Lakefront Vacation Home W/ Large Yard and FirePit

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View from the lake.
Dock & shore.  Lake level is high!
Bonfire pit.
Looking out from the deck.
Pontoon rental available.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gaylord Country Club
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
  • Place, Gaylord Discovery Center

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Vacation Home W/ Large Yard and FirePit

Relax in the comfort of this all season, lakefront vacation home. This 3-Bedroom, 1½-Bath home accomodates 6 adults with all of the amenities of home. Queen beds in all 3 bedrooms. The property is located on a large wooded lot with a wrap-around deck overlooking 200 feet of shoreline on Lake Arrowhead.Spring / Summer- Morel mushroom hunting, nature walks, biking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and golf. Gaylord is known as the 'Golf Mecca of the Midwest.' The area features over 20 world class courses. Most are less than 30 minutes away. Fall / Winter- Beautiful fall colors, downhill and cross county skiing and snowmobiling. Gaylord is centrally located inside Michigan's 'Snowbelt', receiving abundant snowfall each winter. Gaylord's trail system connects thousands of miles of marked and groomed trails.

Family Activities-: Keeping the kids happy can make or break a vacation, but when visiting Otsego County, boredom is never a consideration. When the weather won't cooperate or the little ones have just plain run out of things to do, that's when it's time to venture out and discover the many attractions that can put smiles back on their faces. The Otsego County Sportsplex, where kids and grownups can swim in an Olympic-size pool or rent a pair of skates an take to the ice for 'wintertime' fun, even as the sidewalks are sizzling outside. Adjacent to the Sportsplex is the Energy Outlet, a quaint park filled with slides, swings and climbing equipment, all designed to delight and distract the kids from any thoughts of boredom. Throughout the park are structures embedded with information and etchings of the dinosaur age, and surrounding all the fun stuff is a paved walking track.

and more family activities...: At Call of the Wild, fun and learning go hand in hand, and it's almost a sure thing that kids want to go back again and again. After touring the outdoors, vistors can step outside the museum to ride on a go-kart or play a round of miniature golf. Checking out the wildlife museum is great fun, but to catch a glimpse of the real thing, a stop at the elk-viewing area at the end of Grandview Boulevard (just east across South Otsego Ave. from Wiscousin St) will afford you a close-up view of North Michigan wildlife. If you still have energy after all that, give some through to seeing a movie at Gaylord Cinema on M-32 West, which shows several different features daily.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
There is a $50.00 pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house accommodates 8 guests, a maximum of 8 people are permitted to occupy the house per stay.
Tents and campers are not permitted on the property per Lake Arrowhead Property Owner's Association rules.

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

About the area

Gaylord

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Lake Arrowhead, a neighbourhood in Gaylord. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 26 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Bavarian Falls Park - 26 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 27 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Vintage's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Apple House - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Osprey Grill at Black Forest - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Westside Pizza - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Vacation Home W/ Large Yard and FirePit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Lakefront Vacation Home W/ Large Yard and FirePit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Vacation Home W/ Large Yard and FirePit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Vacation Home W/ Large Yard and FirePit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Vacation Home W/ Large Yard and FirePit located?

Located in Lake Arrowhead, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pine Baron Pathway, Natural Golf Course and Gaylord Country Club. Black Forest Golf Course and Big Bradford Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Convenient parking. Love the fire pit. Swimming area very nice. Through no fault of the owner we only had 1 warm and sunny day. Did some hiking at Jordan River. Visited Short’s Brewery in Bellaire. Went to Petoskey for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane C.

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

Summer Get Away

Enjoyed our stay. Weather was great! Nice quiet lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Summer Get Away

Beautiful week on the lake. Enjoyed spending time with our adult children. Our Lab had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

August 2023

Cabin is equipped with everything we needed. We really enjoyed being at the end of the road. Swim and float area was a nice surprise (not weedy).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Lots of privacy!

I highly recommend this house. It was clean, comfortable, and a short 10 min drive into Gaylord. The privacy of this property is what really stood out. It's at the end of the street with no neighbors on the left side, which is where the fire pit is located. Lots of split wood if you like to have fires at night. The lake is beautiful and clean. The owner, Mitch, was very responsive. Made a 45 minute trip up to Mackinaw city and took the ferry to the Island for a day. Was a great experience! Definitely rent bikes and ride the entire road around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Great vacation

Overall I give this 5 stars, there are definitely more pros than cons. The water was high this year so there was no beach. And the dock could use some work, however we enjoyed swimming in the lake. I wish there was a place to sit and watch the grandson swim. The living room furniture was comfy, beds are adequate. Not like home but not too bad. The towels do need replacing as well as some of the frying pans. But none of this hurts the rating and we hope to rent again! Thank you Mitch. Ps also a shout out to the pontoon rental ppl. Since it was already rented for the week they came by and gave us a ride around the lake which is bigger than you think. 🏊‍♂️🎣🛶🛳💙
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mitch is a excellent host !! His property is 100%maintained and in a beautiful wooded lot over looking beautiful lake arrowhoot. The house outside and in is maintained and very clean. Thank you mitch for another wonderful stay. Julia
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you very much. It was peaceful and relaxing. Very nice and clean. Check in was no contact and simple as was check out. Nice beds. And lots of supplies. Would do this again and actually plan to.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire family had a great time. The cottage was extremely clean and had everything we needed for our vacation. The boat launch and dock were very convenient. It was also close enough to Gaylord for when we wanted to go into town
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was I believe our fourth trip to Mitch’s Place for our Summer family vacation and it is always wonderful! The home is on a large lot at the quieter end of the lake, with a large fire pit area, and a lovely wrap around porch with the best views!Mitch is always quick to respond with needs or questions. His home offers everything you could possibly want for a family vacation.We love the use of the dock and the kayaks.Looking to return again next Summer! Thank you Mitch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week. Weather was perfect. It was so nice to be able to bring our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful- the views from the wrap around porch and the fire pit are outstanding.We loved having our senior dog with us. Kitchen was well stocked- adequate dishes and silverware for 7 adults and plenty of pots and pans. Ceiling fans in all the rooms and a washer and dryer were a bonus. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter t.

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

Another great week on the lake!

We enjoyed the time with our doggies chasing sticks, kayaking and swimming, and just sitting by the fire pit with our friends in the evening. Caught a four pound small mouth bass and a 5 pound large mouth bass as well spme nice panfish on the fly rod. This was 6 years in a row renting the home, and we have so many great memories. As usual, we had great neighbors in the owner's house next door. Always hard to say goodbye to the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Excellent

Beautiful, private, peaceful and big lot and maintains property. Will be back for alot more stays. Thank you mitch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

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

Lake house getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Peaceful, relaxing and quiet. Beds and furniture were comfortable. Loved the spacious porch and the use of the Kayaks. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter t.

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

Another great week at the lake!

Property is always well appointed and clean. We love the quiet, end-of-the-lane setting, as do our puppies. The fishing was really good this week, lots of bass and large pike in the area around the property. This is seven straight years for us and we will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

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

Love this area and this lake

The cottage has looked nicer and nicer each year. Love the new floors and the new paint on the house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Absolutely perfect place to relax and enjoy the quiet outdoors.

We were so extremely happy with this property. It offered everything and more that we were hoping for, swimming, kayaking, hiking and bonfires! Our labs LOVED it too. We’ll be back! If we could we’d give it 10 out of 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Beautiful North!

A great location. Big lot, plenty of room in the house. Quaint lake community. My daughter already wants to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great Privacy

We had a great time staying at your cabin. Close proximity to hikes we did. The cabin had everything we needed and more. The fire pit area and privacy was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Short stay

Came back to see Lake Arrowhead After 40 years, had wonderful childhood memories here. It’s still a beautiful place. House was in great location, rained both days so didn’t do much outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

privacy in paradise

This is the 6th time my family, friends and I have stayed at this property. LOVE IT!! If you are looking for peaceful with beautiful scenery, this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

GERALD M.

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

Wounderful

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Perfect location in the woods

Plenty of room to hang out with our dogs by the beautiful lake, great fire pit for socializing, and convenient to large expanses of public lands and small towns for supplies. Everything we needed for a weeklong stay was on hand.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

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

Peaceful

Loved the quiet lake experience. Just what we needed. And, the colors of the fall leaves were incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mitch Montgomery

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