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Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys!

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Absolute best view of the lake for that “Up North” feel!
Exterior
Master bedroom with king bed and full bathroom
Upstairs Master Bathroom
Upstairs Master Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Gaylord Country Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Call of the Wild Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys!

Cozy and clean lakefront home with stunning views of beautiful Lake Arrowhead! Large master bedroom upstairs with its own private bathroom and king bed. Second bedroom upstairs with two full beds, great for kids or a couple. Both upstairs bedrooms include portable air conditioners. Third bedroom on main floor with queen size bed. Also a bonus room/loft area upstairs with two futon beds (all sheets/bedding provided for futons). House has wifi with smart TV's so you can stream your favorite shows and movies.

Home has full bathroom on main floor. Large open kitchen and dining room, with bar area with seating for 4, and large dining room table that seats 8. Portable air conditioner in the dining/kitchen area. Kitchen is completely stocked with all plates, utensils, pots and pans and just about anything you will need for whatever you want to cook. Full size washer and dryer.

Outdoor fire pit area overlooking the lake, and a large 4 burner gas grill on the deck for your use. Extra parking across the street for guests for snowmobile/ATV trailers, and the trails are just down the street. Between Memorial and Labor day there is a heated community pool at the association grounds open to all guests. The association park also has a playground and pickleball court that is free to use. There is a dock for your speed boat or jet skis and a boat launch at the association as well (Lake Arrowhead is all sports). Also provided for renters is three kayaks, a peddle boat, a swim platform, two stand up paddle boards, swim mat, and life jackets in a few various sizes.

Location is great for visiting all that northern MI has to offer! Traverse City, Mackinaw Island, and Petoskey are all about an hour away in either direction, and Boyne Falls area (Boyne Highlands ski/golf/indoor waterpark), is only about 30min away.

All bath linens are provided, but beach towels are not, so please bring your own beach towels. There is a Keurig combination K-cup/pot coffee maker, but coffee is not provided, so please bring your own.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gaylord

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Lake Arrowhead, a neighbourhood in Gaylord. Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 18 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Bavarian Falls Park - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 26 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Settings - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Settings Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Osprey Grill at Black Forest - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Apple House - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys!?

As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys! on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$244, 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.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home - Includes Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and tons of water toys! 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent visit. Clean, well decorated and great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time. Beautiful lake and lots of toys provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, lots of fun on the lake. Everything is well cared for with lots of extras provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time. Great property. Bedrooms were a little smaller than they appeared but adequate. Enjoyed the deck and fire pit soooo much! Host was remarkable. Over the top on his helpfulness!!! Would definitely go back
Great firepit
Fun in the peddle boat
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Perfect little place on the lake

Super cute cabin/home- Perfect amount of space and loved all the fall decor- Had everything we needed for our stay- Already talking about renting again! Didn't have time to do any water activities as we attended a wedding that weekend but its perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

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

Wonderful

We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

New Years 2020

This property has an amazing view overlooking Buhl lake. Mark was excellent at communicating before we arrived as well as throughout our stay and after. Great spot for any time of the year if you enjoy northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

25 years wedding anniversary, vow renewal

Very beautiful place. One where you can relax and enjoy yourself. The place is exactly as advertised. Mark is a very great communicator and host. Right on the lake!!! Great fishing, and beautiful landscaping. You will be blessed by staying here!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary k.

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

Very nice time

Property accommodated 6 adults with no issues. Local air conditioner units keep all rooms cool even in the mid-80's. The dock with water toys and swim platform is a huge selling point. Mark was a good host and very responsive. Hope to make a return trip next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yelena V.

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

New Years Trip

We stayed at the cottage over the New Year weekend with the main purpose to ski and celebrate New Years. Due to luck of snow we didn't ski as much as we planned and spent more time at the cottage. The cottage was really clean, cozy, comfortable beds and we enjoyed holiday decor throughout the house. When the listing said to only bring coffee, it meant it. It truly had everything we needed and more. Spending time with my family and friends, playing games and cards (plenty at the cottage) while enjoying beautiful view of the lake, creating unforgettable memories. The host is amazing. Great at communicating even wishing us Happy New Years. We had zero issues. Highly recommend. Perfect for one large family or two smaller families.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade B.

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

Great cabin on the lake for families

Clean and cute cabin. My family and I had a great time kayaking, paddle boarding and jumping off the floating dock (all included in the rental). Property owner was easy to reach if needed. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R. R.

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

Perfect cabin for family of 4

Very nice place on a deep part of the creek. Is well maintained and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judy s.

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

Lots of fun at this cabin

I, my 2 children and 5 grandchildren (ages 1 - 15) enjoyed our stay at this property. My 11 year old grandsons loved fishing from the dock and caught many fish right there. There were lots of water activities available right at the cabin. Weather was a little chilly for our stay, but we used kayaks and paddleboards that are provided and on last evening did take a swim and lots of jumps off the swimming platform. Cottage is located about an hour or so from Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. We took day trips to both of those. And, Mark is a great host. We accidentally left behind on the dock a newly purchased sweatshirt which Mark kindly made sure was returned to us. Thanks Mark.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra S.

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

Amaizing get away

This property is excellent for a get away we came here for a girls weekend and had the greatest time, we will be returning with my kids and husband!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne Z.

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

Great Location for a Fun Weekend

This was a great place to stay for the weekend with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Ski weekend

Very comfortable and welcoming. We enjoyed our time very much. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

A great place

We traveled to celebrate the new year in Northern Michigan. Enjoyed the place. Had everything you needed for a great stay. Cozy family room made us feel right at home. The decor was adorable. View of the lake was beautiful. I’m sure it’s a great place in the summer as well. Plenty of space for our larger group. No issues at all. Would rent again. Mark was a great host, communicated throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Cottage at Arrowhead Lake

Very peaceful setting; so quiet you can hear the acorns falling. We loved the fire pit in the evenings. This was our “home” for exploring Northern Michigan and Mackinac Island, so we weren’t here much. We truly enjoyed our stay, but there were three things we weren’t thrilled with: the downstairs bed is too large for the room and hard to get in/out of; the master bdrm shower is almost big enough to turn around in; and the Roku TV system should have had detailed instructions for use.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

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

So cozy

Such a relaxing and carefree experience at Mark's place - no surprises, everything as pictured, and he was great with updates and advice to aid in our pre-planning. The neighborhood is lovely and so relaxing to be right on the lake. Too cold for us to take advantage of many outdoor amenities, but the seclusion and relaxation to be gained from just sitting at the deck, dock, and firepit was just what we needed. Home is very roomy, cozy, and provided plenty of amenities. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Clean and homey

Area is beautiful and centrally located. Home is beautiful and the view of the lake wonderful. Colors of trees changed everyday! Had fun fishing and golfing! Mark was very patient and helpful with all of my questions!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

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

Fun and friendly

This house was just right for our group. It was spacious and comfortable and had great amenities. We enjoyed the lake and pool. Mark made us feel welcome. It was easy to relax here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Get away

The steps to the lake are a lot. It could have been a little cleaner. The fire pit was Awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Sorry you didn't find the cleanliness of our cabin up to your standards, I wish you would of reached out to let me know what you were unhappy about during your stay. We take great pride in having a spotless property when our guests arrive, and our cleaning service does an amazing job for us. Most of the comments we get are about how clean our place is upon arrival, if there was anything specific you recall please let me know so I can try to address this. Thanks for your feedback and styaing with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Warm and Welcoming☀️

Had a great time at Lake Arrowhead!! The rental was very welcoming, clean and had everything we needed. That parking was awesome across the street for the trucks an boats. Great fishing 🎣Looking forward to booking again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew K.

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

Awesome property with incredible views

We had a great experience at this awesome cabin! The owner was great with communication and the house was very clean and fully stocked upon arrival. This house had everything we could have needed and the lake is absolutely gorgeous. We highly recommend this cabin and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel k.

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

Family weekend

We decided to rent a house in the neighborhood for the weekend, a family member was moving out of their house in the same neighborhood. So it was nice for everyone to regroup and relax with out havejng all the clutter and stress and moving all around us. We love the neighborhood and loved the the view of the lake from the fire pit! Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mark Mitchell

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We have owned this property since March 2019. I enjoy spending time here with my close friends and family as much as possible, its our happy place year round! We enjoy hosting and sharing it with others to make life long memories of their own when I cannot be here myself
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