The Blue Dog - Lake Michigan Cottage on the Beach - Good Hart - Emmet County

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Front porch looks out over beach and Lake

view of picnic table and Lake from cottage

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Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Good Hart, MI

Tunnel of Trees3 min walk
Nub's Nob Ski Area36 min drive
The Highlands37 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

The Blue Dog - Lake Michigan Cottage on the Beach - Good Hart

The 2024 rental season, August through September for weekly rental (Saturday to Saturday). 4 people maximum.

Grandpa built the Blue Dog in 1916 and it has been in the family ever since. With it's pine interior and stone fireplace, it has a unique rustic charm and is a great getaway for a couple or small family with up to three children. Enjoy drinks and beautiful sunsets from the porch swing on the large covered front porch; There is a sundeck on a dune below the porch (a good spot for star gazing!) and a fire pit on the beach-- perfect for roasting marshmallows and making s'mores ! You can beach walk for miles, or ride bikes through the M-119 'tunnel of trees'. A shallow sandy swimming cove, and 2 kayaks provided.
Ideal for naturalists, cyclists, families, couples, or you and a few friends. Enjoy the weather and play on the beach take a side trip or play golf nearby. You can walk several miles along the Lake in either direction! Go kayaking , then kick back while watching the amazing sunsets over the Lake. If it rains, light a fire in the fireplace and catch up on your reading, card playing, or get the others to join in board game or satelitte TV.
There is a full kitchen for cooking.

In Good Hart (1mi. North of Good Hart Store along M-119) be sure to visit the Good Hart General Store (groceries and deli wine and beer), Primitive Images (antiques, gifts, and tea room), and A Studio.

In Cross Village (.7 mi North) General Store/ Gas Station for groceries,, deli sandwiches, ice, beer, wine, liquor, charcoal, etc.

Restaurants in Cross Village include: famous Legs Inn-,a must see, the Crows Nest. The Cross Village General Store, and Petoskey Brewing

Restaurants in Harbor Springs include: Turkeys for great pizza, breakfast, lunch and dinner - cocktails; State Road Provisions, The Pier, Pierson’s The New York, Willow, The Paper Station,, Vernales, and Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse.

Directions: 20 minutes North of Harbor Springs via M-119 or State Road /Robinson Rd. 1 mile North of Good Hart on M-119. Take Left drive down Chippewa Cove Woods, a hard right at bottom of hill and 50 yds. to the 'Blue Dog' driveway to arrive at your cozy lakefront cabin!

Keywords: Lakefront cottage, 2 bedrooms (one queen bed, 2 double beds), sleeps 2-5, one half bath upstairs; one full bath (shower), washer/dryer, large covered front porch with porch swing-glider (great for drinks, sunsets!) Lower sundeck on dunes below porch, fire pit, fireplace,. 2 ocean kayaks provided. WiFi, Satellite TV

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

View of house and sandy beach from the water, summer 2023.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

One dog allowed with additional fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Don't forget to bring sheets and towels.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Harbor Springs

Located in Harbor Springs, this cottage is on the beach. Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Wilderness State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Good Hart, MI

What's nearby

Tunnel of Trees - 3 min walk
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 36 min drive
The Highlands - 37 min drive
Heather Golf Course at Boyne Highlands - 37 min drive
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 51 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Legs Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Old World Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Crow's Nest - ‬13 min drive
‪Northern Crepes - ‬3 min drive
‪Kruzel - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Dog - Lake Michigan Cottage on the Beach - Good Hart pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Blue Dog - Lake Michigan Cottage on the Beach - Good Hart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Dog - Lake Michigan Cottage on the Beach - Good Hart?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Dog - Lake Michigan Cottage on the Beach - Good Hart located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harbor Springs cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tunnel of Trees and Lake Michigan. Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery and Wilderness State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

11 Sept 2022

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

Horton Stay at the Blue Dog

A magical experience - from the Blue Dog cabin to the sandy white beach to the Tunnel of Trees drive...everything about our stay was absolute perfection!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

15 Aug 2021

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

Exactly what we needed!!

Couldn’t have had a better week at the Blue Dog! Such a perfect, rustic cottage with the best view. Spent most our time on the beach and back deck - especially loved the porch swing. Hope to come again next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G., Petoskey, Michigan

30 Aug 2020

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

Just love The Blue Dog!

Such a wonderful week at The Blue Dog! So sad that we left this morning, already looking forward to our week next year! The rustic peacefulness here is a privilege! New this year is high speed internet and cell service. Truly a plus as long as you don't let it distract you from the old world charm! 2020 has been a bad year in so many ways, but you'd never know it if you were lucky enough to spend a week at The Blue Dog! We have grandchildren (7, 9, & 12) that visited one afternoon (they live on Mullett Lake and have every imaginable water craft/toy) but asked to come back the following day. Just goes to show you that no matter the age the white sand beach and beautiful Lake Michigan at The Blue Dog will lighten every heart and soul!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

17 Aug 2020

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

Beauty and peace

This place has such a wonderful positive energy, it's very restorative.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monica E.

26 July 2020

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

Perfect for getaway

If you want to stay in a piece of history, this is it! Great porch and kayaking!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

19 July 2020

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

Perfect Vacation

Perfect family vacation. Loved the beach access. Cabin is simple but has everything one would need. Wonderful view and the perfect place for a social distancing vacation. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martha S., Evanston, IL near Chicago (USA)

24 Sept 2019

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

Peace & Quiet / private beach overlooking Lake Michigan

Remote, rustic cabin with cozy furniture and spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Don't come here if you want to stay wired to technology however, as there isn't any WiFi, and cell reception is poor. Come to unwind, embrace nature and loved ones, and gaze at beautiful sunsets and more stars than you've ever seen.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

10 Oct 2018

Beautiful rustic location

If you're looking for the perfect northern Michigan rustic Lake Michigan experience, you can do not better than the Blue Dog. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Millersville, Maryland

10 Sept 2017

Beautiful setting!

A wonderful place to unwind and relax. The views of the lake are magnificent and the cottage is rustic but functional and in great condition for a place built in 1916. Best for 4 adults or a family of 6

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Ann Arbor, MI

28 July 2015

Perfect Retreat

Had a wonderful time at this charming cottage, July 2015. Amazing sunsets every night. Kitchen and bathrooms are modern and clean. The tunnel of trees was fun to drive. Hope to return next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kim d.

25 Aug 2011

classic up north cabin with great views

We stayed at the Blue Dog for a week in August 2011. The cabin was clean, comfortable and well decorated. It was well stocked with kitchen utensils and even had a charcoal grill. It has a great covered porch overlooking the lake with a swing along with a sundeck complete with lounge chairs. The blue dog is a great place to relax and watch the sunsets. The owner is very helpfull and quick to answer questions. The beach is not great for walks or swimming-it has alot of vegatation/rocks and the swimming area had alot of algae (at least when we were there), so I would not say you can walk for miles. You can, however, bike along the tunnel of trees or canoe/kayak if you happen to bring one along. We saw tons of wildlife, including a bald eagle. There is a great restaurant 7 miles away called Legs Inn that has waterfront-on bluff-dining. An excellent crepe food cart is only a mile away in front of the general store. There is a restaurant called the Fish which I had one of the worst meals I've seen in a restaurant-skip that one. The general store in good hart is famous for it's pies. I would definitely recommend the blue dog for a relaxing vacation on the water with your dog-just don't expect too much from the beach.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

15 July 2010

Great Times in Good Hart at the Blue Dog

We rented the Blue Dog 7/3-7/10/10 and had a GREAT time on the lake. The cabin was ideal for our family, and our Weimaraner, Sadie, had the dogcation of her lifetime. I've been spending time in northern Michigan for fifty years and the time spent at the Blue Dog was as memorable as any. We definitely will stay at the Blue Dog again and recommend the property to everyone. The lake, the forest, the tranquility of the time spent getting away from it all was exactly what we had anticipated.

About the host

Your host

The Blue Dog cottage was built by grandpa in 1916 and has been in the family ever since. The family has enjoyed many great times at this cozy cabin on the Lake as we have watched our children and children's children grow up there. We are sure that new visitors to the Blue Dog will be able to create their own special memories.

Why they chose this property

Built by Grandpa, handed down to the grandchildren who now manage it.

What makes this property unique

Peace, solitude, great sunsets, amazing stars your can almost reach up at touch in the night sky, beach walks, campfires- a wonderful getaway on Lake Michigan.

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