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Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a large island. There are multiple windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.
A wooden dock with clear water, white lounge chairs, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a round table with a 'WELCOME' sign, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a fireplace, and a television.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of trees, a bedside table with a lamp, and a dresser.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Burt Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Brutus, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Brutus

Located in Brutus, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Bear Saw Creek Preserve and Parker & Ebbers Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Brutus, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 28 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Tunnel of Trees - 35 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 52 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn Between - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Seasons of the North Winery - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door on 5 Feb 2027 start from AU$9,581, 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 Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Burt Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cheboiganing Preserve and Douglas Lake. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and Bear Saw Creek Preserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location and beautiful property!

We stayed with our extended family and really enjoyed the wonderful location and beautiful property. The owners were great to communicate with and check in and out was very simple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thanks so much Jennifer!!! Really happy you all had a wonderful week!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on Burt Lake

We have stayed in Burt Lake many times and this house is by far the nicest place we have rented. Host was very responsive and helpful, house was clean and comfortable and a great lakefront property. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thanks Jessica!!! So happy you and your family had a wonderful time!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation spot

Family had a great time enjoying the amazing lake and surrounding areas. Lots to do two weeks went to fast. Nice home decor was cool and owners were great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Burt Lake

Burt Lake is wonderful. The views from the house and deck are great. The large seating area at end of dock was especially fun. It is the most equipped house we've ever stayed in. So many extras were provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thanks Robert We are so happy that you and your family had a wonderful time!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Lake Vacation

Our family loved this vacation home. It was perfect for a family of 4 plus grandparents. The lake was beautiful. And the location near Petosky, Indian River, and Mackinac was very convient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thanks Brad !!! Glad you you enjoyed your time with your family! Please come and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful.

Very peaceful, relaxing place on a beautiful lake. Perfect for our group of 8 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Dear Stacie Thanks so much and so happy that you enjoyed your stay! We also want to thank you for being such great guests! We hope you choose us again the next time you are looking for a place to vacation !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer lake vacation

Fantastic location, great property. Our kids loved it and so did we. Burt Lake is the best. I hope someday soon we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Thanks so much!! Glad you had a great stay. Hope you are able to come back again and make more wonderful memories!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

Everything you want in a home and more. Beautiful lake front large home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thanks Kristin!!! So happy that you enjoyed your stay !!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and spacious!

Gorgeous sunrise views. Very clean and beautifully decorated. Our group had four couples and one extra we were very comfortable. Scott and Cindy we very accommodating. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Thanks Ted! So glad you enjoyed your stay Glad you got to take advantage of some great golf courses around here and some wonderful time on the water! Take care and come see us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Experience

Property was in immaculate shape, from fresh cut flowers to corn hole boards ready for play! Terrific setting, perfect home that met all of our family’s needs. A gem on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thanks so much!!! So happy you were able to make this last minute vacation a great one!! Please come back and visit us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Wonderful cottage in a great location. Easy access to explore area sites. Cottage was beautiful with lots of room for our group of 9. Never felt crowded, with everyone having enough space to spread out. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions we had. A great memory-making vacation for all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on a nice lake

We had a great time at this very nice house. We had high expectations, which the house exceeded. The house and furnishings were excellent. Even fresh flowers in every room. The lawn, beach, dock and lake were also excellent. And we enjoyed walking in the nature preserve just across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Burt Lake Cottage

Great location, beautiful home and view with lots of space for our family reunion. We loved our time together. Kitchen is well stocked w cooking supplies and the host welcomed us w fresh cookies and flowers all around. Love having 2 refrigerators too, so one can be drinks and one can be food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Thank you Laura. So happy that you all had a nice time and great reunion. Come see us again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

Fantastic place, pictures don't do it justice. Bedrooms have all been updated beautifully. Fully stocked kitchen. Fresh flowers and cookies upon arrival. Great location! Kayaks and corn hole. Would stay here again in a minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location & Beach

House was as advertised. Kitchen, bathrooms, & bedrooms all met our expectations. Beach, dock, & lake were all beautiful and great for swimming & boating. Had 4 kids between the ages of 4-8 and they loved swimming in the shallow clear lake. Owner's were easily accessible and very helpful, I would definitely recommend renting this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2020
Thanks Jamie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Wonderful roomy, clean, and bright home. Well equiped. Beach is nice. On a quiet road not far from a boat ramp. This is a pretty quiet part of the lake. The yard has a nice mix of shade and sun. We enjoyed are stay with no surprises.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thanks Jim!! Glad you enjoyed your two weeks!!! Hope you stay with us again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week

Beautiful home. Well equipped for cooking. Has everything you will need. Beds very comfortable. Decorated beautifully. Family obviously loves their home. Comfortable, peaceful, and plenty of room to roam. Loved it. Thanks for letting us use your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Group Vacation

My husband and I plus 3 other couples vacation every year somewhere in Michigan at a different place every year. We chose this cottage as it had the required 4 bedrooms (plus an extra) and right on a lake. It was a beautiful cottage and we had a wonderful time. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything we needed. We had many corn hole tournaments, went kayaking and fishing, and many card games in the evening. Our favorite place was on the extended deck with chairs and tables. We may come back to this cottage sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
So happy you all had a wonderful time!!! Thanks for being such great guests!! Hope you visit us again!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Eight Agree, Once Is Enough

Burt Lake is a beautiful lake but next time we will be looking for another house. The owners clearly take pride in their decorating but the house smelled very musty and some of the windows did not open and close properly. We could not use the dresser drawers as they smelled of mildew and the shower curtain needed laundering to remove thigh high orange mold. They boasted a gourmet kitchen which was missing basic necessities like a basting brush for grilling. The living room furniture was pretty, but very uncomfortable...which might have been on purpose as we were greeted with house rules posted everywhere including don't eat anywhere but at the table and don't sleep on the sofas. In spite of being respectful renters, we felt followed by the proverbial wagging finger all week long. Oh yeah, forgot to mention the noise from construction on the next lot over and the run away toilet. On the positive, we enjoyed the hammock, kayaks and canoe, the beach area for fires, and the yard was large enough to set up our badminton set. The large size kitchen and table seating eight was perfect. The pie was also nice, but did not make up for the shortcomings we encountered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Was quite surprised to read this review, in light of the fact that you wrote a wonderful review in our guest book at the cottage. You also were kind enough to give us a nice bottle of wine as a thank you. We have had many wonderful families stay at our home and have always had very positive comments. The musty smell may have come from the fact that your family followed a week of heavy rain last summer. That being said, we are one of the few cottages in our area that have central air and all of the windows do open and close. Running the AC or opening a few windows would have been solutions to the damp smell you intimated. The drawers are wooden and we did not notice a smell but have since put cedar in them at your suggestion. The shower curtain was due to someone using hair color in the shower and has been replaced. The basting brush is in the cupboard with the grilling tools. We provide much more in the kitchen than most rentals as well as spices, oils, and baking supplies. We are surprised about the furniture complaint as many people have made positive comments about the furniture. Every house we have ever rented has had house rules and information. I put a few signs around for kids, etc that might forget to use coasters, etc. Remember we want to keep our home nice for everyone and not everyone in your party will read the house rules/info. The runaway toilet could have easily been fixed by calling us. We are sorry about the noise from our neighbor's construction, we have no control over their project which is now complete. Again we are very committed to having our guests have a pleasant experience and we go the extra mile to make your vacation a wonderful one. We have many returning guests as well. Thank you for your suggestions.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property! Beautiful views, peaceful, right on the lake. Wonderful hosts as well! 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Thanks So happy you and your family enjoyed your stay!!! Please visit us again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly week on Burt Lake!

This is our second year vacationing on Burt Lake, but first year in this house on the west side of lake. The house was perfect for us - grandma and grandpa on one side of house and parents and grandkids in the 4 bedrooms on the other side. Beautiful home with all the amenities we could possibly want. Two fire pits, one on the beach and one next to house, that we really enjoyed. We rented a pontoon for two days and had a blast tubing, hitting the sandbar, and taking great cruises around the lake. Will definitely book again!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

What a wonderful trip we had! The house was as advertised, very clean and with amazing views! The location on the lake could not be beaten, as we were always sheltered from the wind, which made the spot right out front the smoothest place on the lake for tubing and swimming. Would rent again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful spot!

Top notch experience all the way through… you can’t beat northern Michigan, especially when you find a gem like this place. Cottage was clean and very well prepared - the details taken care of by the hosts were very impressive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2021 Family vacation

Very nice and clean. Well maintained. The fresh flowers and cookies on kitchen counter were especially nice. Ample rooms and baths. Plenty of clean towels etc. Owners were easy to contact and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family of 10

Great cottage and property. My family made lasting memories throughout our week stay. The cookies and flowers were a nice touch upon arrival. Check-in was simple. Scott and Cynthia were very responsive. My feedback (still 5 star review across the board) would be to add a fire pit on the side of the house. The beach fire pit couldn’t be used due to high water level. Great job to the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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