BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Kitchen
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Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet-friendly
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Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI

Devils Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Round Lake
‪2 min drive‬
Michigan International Speedway
‪19 min drive‬
Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage on Devils Lake, Michigan

45 feet of beautiful lake frontage with one of the most spectacular shoreline views! Our beach is sandy, shallow & clear, perfect for swimming! Steps from the dock for easy access into lake.

The Golden Retreat is nestled in a unique area of Devils Lake where you don’t have to cross a street to get to the water! We have a beautiful area for walking, running, and watching the wildlife right in our backyard!

You can use anything and everything in the cottage! We are fully stocked!

Your kids and dogs can play freely! You have access to the whole cottage, the yard, the water, and the 110 ft dock - bring a boat, rent one, or simply enjoy our clear shallow swimming area!

We do weekly rentals (Saturday-Saturday) during the Summer Season starting the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day ☺️
Nightly, Weekly, Weekend, and Monthly booking options available in the Off-Season

Our guests have access to the LEFT side to dock a boat. We provide bumpers. Bring your own or rent one from Robs Rental - we recommend making a reservation well in advance as they book up fast.

• SAFE! No roads to cross to get to the water!
• CLEAN! We take cleaning and sanitizing very seriously!
• PRIVATE! We are located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the lake and are off of a dead end street. NO traffic.

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds
6 person occupancy Maximum
Bring your boat and/or jet skis!!

No overnight guests without prior approval
Absolutely no smoking inside on or around our property
No street parking! 4 cars or 3 cars and 1 trailer Maximum please
1 dog allowed with our approval - $100 additional fee.Please inquire about more than one dog

(Summer Guests)
*The dock is shared by us and our pontoon will be docked out front - you must agree to be respectful of our boat and we will do the same! We will need to use the dock to get on and off our boat during your stay.

We have two Golden Retrievers (Rory & Tessa) They are both puppies and are still training, they will be using the the dock also - we will always have them leashed.

*Our house is only a few houses down and one of us will be able to assist you by phone or in person during your stay if you need anything at all*

We are so excited to share our cottage with you!
Kristi, Colton, Rory, & Tessa
Please let us know if you have any questions at all

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You are responsible for relaying any and all of our rules to your family and any day guests you invite (if you’re seen breaking them everyone will be asked to leave - no exceptions or refunds will be given)

All dogs must be well trained, on leash, and friendly to neighbors and other dogs. Pets should never be left unattended inside the cottage unless crated properly.
Please pick up after your dog as they go

Property manager

Kristi Neary

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking is in the front yard (grass). There is no pavement or street parking. 4 cars or 3 cars and 1 trailer maximum in summer

Dogs must remain leashed when outside. Please pick up after them as they go. Do not leave them unattended in the cottage No excessive day guests

Day guests must leave by 10pm The inside wood burning stove is not to be used by guests. Do not block the dock with floats/chairs.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Manitou Beach

Located in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Devils Lake Golf Course and Irish Hills Shore Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary and Columbia Nature Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Michigan International Speedway. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI

What's nearby

Devils Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Round Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Rollin Township Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Woodstock Town Hall - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Michigan International Speedway - 19 min drive - 15.8 km

Restaurants

‪Club 223 - ‬16 min drive
‪Highland Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
‪Boot Jack Tavern - ‬15 min walk
‪Sterling Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Devils Lake and Jack Tibbs Park. Rollin Township Hall and Round Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Valarie K.

1 Nov 2024

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

Beautiful property that is pet friendly!

This lake home was a great pet friendly place to stay with our two dogs during a major home renovation. Our hosts were wonderful with their correspondence and with helpful notes within the home. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

24 Aug 2024

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

Devils Lake Cottage

Great location, beautiful view of the lake, and well maintained property. The house is well decorated athe listing very accurate, and we really enjoyed our time at the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

6 July 2024

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

Very Comfortable!

Great location and comfortable furnishings! Devils Lake is the BEST!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samah S.

25 Feb 2025

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

Best spot for a Bookcation

My friends and I stayed at the Golden Retreat in February 2025. We were looking for a place close to metro Detroit, on the water & affordable and this place ticked all the boxes. Place was cozy, comfortable and had all of the basic necessities we needed for our getaway. We loved painting in the sunroom after breakfast everyday and even ventured out onto the frozen lake one day. It was fun watching people snowmobiling or cross country skiing on the lake. Hopefully next time we’ll check out a place that rents out snowmobiles. Hosts were super communicative & friendly. We decided to add an extra stay to our vacation because we just weren’t ready to leave. Ours hosts were very accommodating. Overall a perfect place to relax, read with my book club girls, paint & catch up on each other’s lives. Highly recommend this property and can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaleem J.

1 May 2023

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

Beautiful Property

We loved our stay and this beautiful property and the host was helpful as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

21 Aug 2023

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

Good family spot

Enjoyed everything and was as advertised. Thanks for helping us create great family memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

27 Aug 2024

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

Very charming cottage in a lovely spot!!

Golden Retreat was so charming, and located in a beautiful area. Furnishings and decor were just so comfortable and cozy! We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to spend a week, with the lake right outside our door. We only had one problem, which was taken care of immediately and we really appreciated that. Thank you, Colton and Kristi for a great week. p.s. we had hoped to meet your puppies, but maybe next time! Valerie and Dave

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

5 Mar 2023

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

Family Trip to Hillsdale at Devil's Lake

Wonderful property and super attentive hosts! Surprise snowstorm did not dampen our enjoyment if this charming property. Our hosts even shoveled for us which was greatly appreciated zfter a long day.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E., Haslett, MI

11 May 2023

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

Excellent lakefront getaway

Due to a last minute change in our travel plans, we needed a cottage on short notice and Kristi was very kind and accommodating. The cottage is just lovely and more open and spacious than you would imagine with a beautiful view of the lake. Would highly recommend this cottage and would definitely consider a return visit in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

2 Apr 2024

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

Hidden Gem

This is our setting time starting at this hidden gem and we will be back! Beautifully situated on the south shores of Devils Lake. Cozy, cute place with all of the amenities you need for your stay. Amazing with the amount of room in this little cottage. Perfect place for us to hang out with family, have some good meals, play some games and enjoy the views. We will be back!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

5 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful!

The cottage was a wonderful retreat with a stunning view! Colton was incredibly responsive anytime I had to reach out and so kind. I was able to have my dog with me and it was so nice to walk in and find a dog bed and dog towels available! I hope to return for future visits!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

28 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful!!

This location on the lake is so quiet and less busy than many areas of Devils Lake. House was perfect and the owners are awesome. Mostly I appreciated being able to bring my 2 dogs who loved it just as much as we did. We will be back!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max B.

2 Aug 2023

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

Great place for family

Location is great - on the water with great back deck and sunroom. 5 min from a nice coffee / ice cream shop. owners left floats for our kids which was a great surprise! Also left us with lots of essentials in case we forgot. They had a board up with all the things to do around town. We loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

11 Apr 2023

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

Fantastic Weekend!!!

We rented The Golden Retreat for the Easter weekend so we could spend time as a family with our daughter who is attending college in the area. Perfect setup for us to get together as a family and even have a few guests over for Easter dinner. As a bonus, we were able to bring our dog StanLee with. Cute little cabin with plenty of upgrades and modern amenities to make our stay a perfect weekend. We will definitely be returning!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi N., USA

15 Jan 2023

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

Great view of Devil’s Lake - right on the lake!

Loved the view, the oversized comfy couch, quality of bedding. Also, appreciated the care towards the environment evident in the property. The rooms are well decorated and equipped. Wish it were summertime so we could enjoy the sunroom and spacious deck. Another time…

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

20 May 2023

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

Perfect in every way!

What a greeting! we arrived to Mother's Day flowers, balloon, and lovely welcome card from the owner. you truly feel like this is your home. Every amenity I could think of was provided. Our son brough his two Frenchies and there were doggie gates provided so we could keep them on the deck and not worry . I would rebook in a heartbeat, and it was our second visit, sure to book again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

27 Oct 2024

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

Sunny Charming Cottage

This is a darling cottage on a beautiful lake that has been nicely renovated, keeping much of its original charm but also modern updates. It was spotless, with so many thoughtful touches throughout, making our stay perfect (3 friends getting away for a weekend of reading, catching up, and relaxing - without kids or partners!). The weather was gorgeous when we were there (mid-October) so we were able to take advantage of the excellent outdoor seating. One of us even kayaked! The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. There isn't a dishwasher but washing up was no problem. There's an excellent supply of dishes and cookery and it's of good quality. The beds were comfy, the linens nice and very clean. The couches and chairs were comfy for laying around all day in reading and watching TV. The bathroom is small but it was just fine for a few days and the water pressure was good. Plus there is room in each bedroom for your toiletries etc. I especially appreciated all the hooks for hanging clothes & towels! And the charging lamps in the bedrooms are a great touch too! Checking in and out was a breeze as was finding the place. We would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kasey G.

27 June 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Not a good experience

Overall the property was nice and clean in a good location. Unfortunately we felt uncomfortable and we left early. Two family members were on the outside back deck smoking cigarettes. The owner walked up and was very upset and reminded us that smoking anywhere on the property was against the rules. My mother and brother repeatedly apologized and promised it would not happen again. 10 minutes later she returned and told my family members they needed to leave immediately. No warning, no reminder, just get out. I understand our guest broke a rule however having the owner kick out my family because they were smoking a cigarette outside seems a bit extreme. After this incident we felt very unwelcome so we packed up and left the next morning ending our vacation early.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

6 Nov 2022

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

Great time

Great get away weekend place. Great views and decorating and plenty for all to do in a very relaxed and “away from it all” way. Thank you! Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meliane S.

2 Nov 2022

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

Perfect Spot

Absolutely stay here if it's available! Everything was perfect and the best hosts I've ever had.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

8 June 2022

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

Great Vacation - Thank You!

Our family spent a week here in early June and we had a great time. The house was very comfortable, clean, and had everything one could need for a relaxing get-away. I was especially impressed by all the board games, kids toys, and water toys, as well as the way everything was clearly labeled with extra amenities like toothpaste and toothbrushes in case you forget yours. You can really tell that the owner wants to make things easy and make sure you have a good time. The shallow beach was perfect for my 4 year old boys and also my teenager. We rented a boat and did some inner tubing and parked out on the sandbar. Watching sunsets from the deck at the end of the day might have been my favorite part though. All around: excellent. We had a fantastic time and would love to do it again. Thank you so much, Kristi!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moira H.

21 Nov 2021

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

Extremely nice home

Larger than a cottage, very nice beds, great mattresses, lots of pillows. Only thing lacking was the shower head is a little low for someone taller than 5 1/2 feet. Very clean. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

14 Nov 2021

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

So cozy and relaxing!

Kristi is an AMAZING hostess! All the details made it feel like our home away from home. She was easy to contact and SO accommodating to our random needs. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

20 Sept 2021

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

we had a great time relaxing and reading --doing nothing

Kristi has thought of everything to make her guests comfortable. We were a bit confused about a couple of her "check out" requests.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

13 Sept 2021

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

Perfect attention to detail!

We had a wonderful time, the cottage is super cute, and having stayed at multiple VRBO’s the thoughtful details at this one were by far the best we have seen!! Everything you could need was considered, from little treats, to bathroom supplies, games- board and corn hole, and even water toys and clean nice floats for the kids! It was super cozy, and the location and water access was fantastic and great for the children! The property manager was super helpful in planning and during the stay! I would hands down recommend this place and we hope to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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