Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Gaylord, MI

Otsego Lake State Park4 min drive
Loon Golf Resort11 min drive
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)16 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area

1 Single Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This two-story lake house has a large high ceiling living room with 3 comfy recliner chairs and recliner couch facing a gas fireplace below a 55-inch tv. Large dining room table plus a large picnic table on the deck overlooking Heart Lake.
Heart Lake is about 63 acres with a maximum depth of 123 feet. It holds a healthy population of rainbow trout, bass, northern pike and perch. It is an all sports lake with a no wake from 7:30 pm until 11:30 am. It has a public launch.
The house is located just over one tenth of a mile from snowmobile trail 7 which is one of the main trails that connect with hundreds of miles of other trails.

Property manager

Gail Hieber

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Fireworks and other hazardous materials shall not be used on the property. No shooting of firearms is allowed on the property.

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 in Gaylord, this holiday home is on the beach. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

Otsego Lake State Park - 4 min drive
Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 8 min drive
Loon Golf Resort - 11 min drive
Lakes Golf Course - 16 min drive
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Inn The Woods Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Michaywe - ‬17 min drive
‪Porter Haus - ‬10 min drive
‪Bennethum's Northern Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪The Keg Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gaylord holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Big Bradford Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

tracey m.

28 June 2024

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

Lots of amenities & well stocked

A very clean and well stocked house on a nice lake! We had a wonderful stay- there's lots of room in the house, a spacious yard front & back, sandy beach, paddle boards, kayaks & a rowboat. The house had everything we needed to cook a few meals and the house is in a great location- Gaylord is close by with grocery stores and restaurants and there's lots of golf courses close by. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

R. S.

21 June 2024

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

Heart Lake

House was lovely. Thank goodness for air conditioning! Very quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

8 June 2024

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

Great Place

It was perfect

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

29 Apr 2024

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

Perfect

Location and facilities were perfect..

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

18 Jan 2024

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

Snowmobile Trip

Great location near snowmobile trail. House was clean and had everything we needed. Great communication from the host. We would definitely use this place again … maybe even this winter if the snow sticks around!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

2 Oct 2023

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

Golf weekend

Great piece of property beautiful views close to the courses definitely will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great Family vacation

Had a amazing time with family. Would recommend this property for small or large family’s. Lake was amazing!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

28 Aug 2023

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

A great getaway on Heart Lake!

My family, and I loved the week we spent at Gail's place on Heart Lake. The house itself is great, very comfortable for all of us. Every amenity you might need was taken care of, and everything was exceptionally clean and tidy. Outside we enjoyed the deck overlooking the lake, and the beach. When the weather cooperated we swam, and paddle boarded (or attempted to... More falling then actual paddling haha). Overall we totally recommend staying here. The house is great, the lake is great, and Gail was awesome to work with. Hopefully we'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

20 Aug 2023

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

Family Time

We had a wonderful stay, extremely comfortable! We relaxed on the beautiful beach, kayaked, went swimming, enjoyed evening walks, shared wonderful meals together. Loved watching and hearing the loon. A awesome retreat for relaxation and family bonding!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David I.

13 Aug 2023

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

Great vacation

This was the finest vrbo property we have ever rented. It is spacious, well appointed, and has a beautiful view of Heart Lake. The waterfront is perfect for all activities. The hosts could not have been nicer and answered our every question and need. In fact, my family is already pressuring me to rent this property for next summer.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

22 July 2023

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

Nice getaway

Our party of 9 had a great stay, the sleeping arrangements were perfect. The cottage was better than what we expected and the lake was perfect for fishing and water sports. Perfect up north vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

16 July 2023

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

Fantastic family retreat

Great little lake that have the fish literally jumping at night. Great sandy beach. Great little bike ride around the lake or upt the street to the snowmobiling trails for some icecream. Great location for day trips. Clean and comfortable for our family of 7.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

28 June 2023

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

Lake house

Perfect house to spend time with the family. Clean, comfortable and happy. We enjoyed the lake, the kayaks and the paddle boards that were there to use. The kitchen table fit all 10 of us comfortably. The lake was clean and beautiful. Birds, fish, loons and ducks kept us company. The kitchen was clean and the stove and appliances were top notch. I just am in love with this house and property. This is the first house I would definitely rent again. We do a family vacation every year and out of all of them this was the best. Anyone who rents this house will not regret it. Thank you for sharing your house!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 June 2023

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

Family Fun

Perfect lake house for a small family weekend. Beautiful and chill!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalynn B.

11 June 2023

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

Aunts and Nieces Weekend

We had a wonderful time at Pat and Gail's place. It was a quiet, beautiful setting with ample gathering space outside on the deck and inside. We cooked together and had all the appliances and utensils we needed, we played games in the spacious living room and sat around the deck drinking coffee and catching up. It was perfect and a central location for those of us who traveled from Grand Rapids, Detroit and the UP. We will be back:)

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K., CLARE, MI

14 Feb 2023

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

A truly loved vacation home

Firstly, this place was immaculately clean. The antique furniture, embroidered wall hangings, old family photos and stained glass window on the door are just a few of the great details that make this place feel like you are spending the weekend at granny and grandpa's lake house. There are quality, well done updates that do not take away from lived in charm of this home. Almost every window had a great view and blinds which isn't something you think about until you don't have them. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, cooking items and dishes. There is plenty of space to spread out in and lots of sleeping areas. The host, Gail, was awesome and more than accomodating. Heart Lake is beautiful. It is surrounded by houses, but there are a lot of trees so it feels private and natural. We came here for an ice fishing weekend but even though we didn't have any luck, it was still a great time. We would love to come here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

20 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful Lake Views!

Thank you for a wonderful home away from home! All the extra small things made it a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Everything was in good working order and the reclining furniture and fireplace were the best! Even though it was cold and rainy, the lake view (especially with the fall trees!) was amazing! We also saw a pair of bald eagles and other birds close by. The location was good and we enjoyed a couple of excellent meals and shopping in the area as well. We’ll be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

18 Sept 2022

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

Family Girls Trip

Great location and house! We appreciated all the extras like the kayaks and paddle boards.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce and Joe F.

8 Sept 2022

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

Lovely lake home

Property was very nice and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

amanda c.

19 Aug 2022

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

Lovely Cottage, Lovely Lake!

Our family had so much fun swimming and paddle boarding. There is very little traffic (most of the time no traffic) on the lake. We brought our boat and enjoyed skiing and tubing. The cottage is very clean and has so much room to spread out. At night we enjoyed bonfires or getting cozy on the big couch and lazy boy style chairs to watch Netflix and enjoy the lake view. We will definitely keep this place on the list of places to revisit!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

15 Aug 2022

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

Golf Trip

This was a great place to relax after our rounds of golf. Our group was very comfortable in the house and enjoyed the backyard and lake. Host was accommodating and quick to respond to any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ken v.

13 Aug 2022

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

It was hoot AND a hollar

we had a great time, very comfortable, very private, very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

6 Aug 2022

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

Great lake front property

Great for the kids. We had a good time and would consider staying again next year for a longer period of time. Quick 1 hour trip to Mackinac.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell P.

2 Aug 2022

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

Had a great time

The property was large with more than enough room for our family of four. Couldn't be happier with how everything went. It was great to go out and experience Up North and then come back to the tranquil Heart Lake. Honestly could have spent the entire day at the house, playing in the water and relax. This property exceeded expectations and will come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathen B.

9 June 2022

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

Golf weekend success

Stayed at few rentals over the years. And this place ranks at the top of my list. Great beach access for kids. Even though it was a golf get away with friends. I Leila be coming back with the kids for a summer stay. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022