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Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly

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Private 3 Bedroom Cottage, Sandy Beach, Gazebo. fire pit on clear Chain of Lakes
Few steps with railing for lake entry
Miscellaneous
Pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Harrison, MI
  • Townline Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sand Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hayes Township Outdoor Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly

Chain of Lakes Cottage on Townline Lake is a private, clean, charming Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage, with private Sandy Beach, 25' Dock, and Gazebo on the deck for enjoying a terrific view of the entire crystal clear, spring-fed "All Sports" lake and channels. A Paddleboat, with a built in cooler, and Row Boat are included. This cottage is in a unique area because you are not confined to just one lake; all 5 lakes have easily accessible channels leading to the other lakes for more variety (Townline Lake, Sand Lake, Icehouse Lake, Boathouse Lake, Haven Lake and Lost Lake).

Townline Lake (Chain of Lakes' deepest lake) is stocked yearly with fish for exceptional fishing - Northern Pike, Perch, Bass, Jumble Bluegill, Bluegill, Catfish, Sun Fish, Pan Fish, Sheephead, and more. Repeat customers visit every year because of the fishing; and have told me that Chain of Lakes offers the best fishing they have ever seen. Several customers have caught 36" Northern Pike off our dock.

Feel free to check out our "Fishing Wall of Fame" located inside the cottage! We would love for you to add to this with pictures from your own fishing trip while staying with us. We love to get special photos of your trip to share with our other guests.

The lakes have a sandy bottom in several areas for Swimming; are great for Boating, Sailing, Waterskiing, Jet Skiing, Tubing, Canoeing, Paddle Boating, Fishing, or just relaxing while watching a variety of wildlife swim by. There is quiet time on all lakes (no wake) from 7:30 pm until 11:00 am; giving fishermen their time to fish. There are steps leading directly into the lake with a safety rail on each side. Few steps with railing for lake entry

The cottage is fully carpeted, sleeps 6 people maximum, has a fully furnished kitchen with snack bar, and 2 separate dining areas; the living room includes fireplace, a dining area, comfortable furniture for relaxing, HD TV with DVD & VCR, and large doorwall leading to the deck for lakefront viewing pleasure.

Please, keep in mind that: Children and babies are counted as a person.

The deck, facing West, has a Gazebo, variety of deck furniture, large picnic table, and 2 charcoal grills. While relaxing on the deck, enjoy a great view of the beach, entire lake, channels, spectacular sunsets, and a beautiful Moon reflecting across Lake. There is a stone fire pit for campfires.

Wooded, undeveloped peninsular along lakes' channels has Bald Eagles, Deer, Turkeys, Loons, Ducks, etc. This area was quoted in the newspaper as being the "most beautiful area in Clare County with 20 lakes in 20 minutes".

The cottage is centrally located for shorter day trips to other parts of Michigan; such as Mt. Pleasant Soar Eagle Casino, Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Bridge, Mackinaw Island, Fort Michilimackinac, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Traverse City Cherry Festival, shopping in Petoskey, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland (the World's largest Christmas store under one roof), Rogers City Gypsum Mines and the Tourist Center displaying fossils millions of years old, and more.

Let your imagination run wild! I have guests who believe they are in Hawaii when they visit. Every year they put up their twinkling lights on the deck, dress in Hawaiian clothing, play Hawaiian music, relax under the Weeping Willow tree in their hammock while enjoying the tropical breeze and listening to sounds of the wind and water splashing up on the shoreline, while roasting a pig for their evening Lau with their family. Fun and unbelievable!!

Downtown Harrison (10 minutes from cottage) offers variety of attractions and events listed below, just to name a few:

Harrison offers great pizza, hard ice cream parlors, family and fine dining, great Italian and Chinese restaurants, fast food restaurants, Antique stores, Crafter's Market, weekend Flea Market, Gift shops, MacLean's Mercantile, Bowling, Horseback Riding, Historical Museum sites, and much more.

Cottage is just 30 minutes north of Mt. Pleasant Soaring Eagle Casino

5 Golf Courses - Devil's Knob, Snow Snake has Zip Line, Firefly, Tamaracks, and Buck's Run

Putt R' Golf, Go-Karts, Arcade Room, Baseball Batting Cages

Classic Car & Bike Show, Cruise, Demolition Derby - Memorial Day weekend

Mackinaw City Bus Trip, Lilac festival, parade on island - June

Large fireworks display, downtown Harrison Parade, Demolition Derby - July 4th week

Arts and Crafts Street Fair - July

Clare County Fair is the biggest northern fair with Demolition Derby, Harness Racing, Midway Rides, and Grandstand Shows with known performers - end of July

Pontoon Boat Parade on Townline Lake - July 4th week

Amish Quilt Auction & Craft Show - May & September in Clare

Old 27 Classic Car Cruise, Tour and Competition - August

See Amish sitting along roadside selling various Amish handmade items

Moose Family Center, VFW, American Legion Post 404, Lions Club

Veterans' Memorial

Sidewalk Sales - August

Old Fashion Barn Dance on fairgrounds - September

Apple Orchard & Gift shop offers fresh Apple Cider, Fudge, Carmel Apples - September

Flea Market every weekend - May thru October

Visit the City of Clare (just 20 minutes south of Harrison) for more activities and attractions, listed below:

Historical Doherty House with fantastic salad bar, fine dining, unique Leprechaun Pub

Original old fashion movie theatre features the latest movies

"Brewin' on McEwan" offers 75 different craft beers, most all brewed in Michigan, including selection of Michigan wines and different wines from all over the world

Clare Sweet Shop makes candy daily as you watch and large selection of favorite novelty candies

Big selection of Gift shops, Women's Fashions, and Home Décor
(Her Place, Willows, Herrick House, just to name a few)

Antique Stores selling great selection of antiques

Art Studio selling handcrafted items

Cops & Donuts Bakery (largest around) with Cafe and Souvenir/Gift Shop (3 stores wide)

Dairy Phil's Dairy Bar offers great homemade ice cream, food and is decorated in a 50's theme

Several Amish stores selling Amish-made items

Ruckle's Pier Family Dining and Bar

Bicycle Shop

Jay's Sporting Goods (has everything one can imagine)

Big Boys, and a variety of other family dining and fast food restaurants

Visit the City of Gladwin (just 20 minutes east of cottage) for more activities and attractions listed below:

Several antique stores; also has a large Antique Mall store consisting of 3 floors of antiques (a must see)

Unique Collectible/Gift stores, and Art and Crafts stores (great for Christmas shopping)

Amish store features everything handmade by Amish

Riverwalk Place offers fine indoor dining & outdoor dining on balcony overlooking courtyard and river with entertainment; indoor gift shops

Several other restaurants offering family and fine dining

Pubs with great pizza

Vasher's Fruit/Produce Market has fabulous hard ice cream

Gladwin Craft Show and County Fair - July

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This property is cleaned with hospital strength disinfectant.

This property has one security camera placed outside the house viewing the north lot line area not used by the guests, the reason for this is because this property allows pets.

Property manager

Michele

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
All pets must have flea control and be cleaned up.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please call Michele one week prior to arrival for the location of the cottage keys.
No Tents of any kind or trailers, except boat trailers are allowed. About dog size ( NO more than 25 pounds allowed )

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, a security system and outdoor lighting

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harrison

Located in Harrison, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Devil's Knob Golf Course and Tamaracks 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 Wilson State Park and Gladwin County Recreation Area. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Harrison, MI

What's nearby

  • Townline Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Boathouse Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sand Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hayes Township Outdoor Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Wilson State Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scooters Airport Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Reds Long Lake Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪S & R Diner - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage On Chain Of Lakes Private Sandy Beach, Pet Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Harrison cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Townline Lake and Icehouse Lake. Boathouse Lake and Sand Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Excellent

Had a great time while here. Cabin was comfy, and clean. Our host was very welcoming and helpful. Had all the comforts of home away from home. The lake was beautiful. Will definitely go back there next time we’re in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Townline Lake Relaxing Vacation

This was a very comfy, cottage. We enjoyed the beautiful lake views and evening fires. It was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Great time

I really enjoyed this cabin being able to have my pet with me was a plus. The view of the lake was great. The owners are really nice people, I enjoyed meeting them. I will definitely go back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonja K.

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

Cabin in Harrison

I loved this place it feels like your staying at a family cabin lots of pictures of past guest and the bonfire area water the 2 grills made it easy to cook 5 🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judson M.

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

Amazing getaway spot

This cottage is the definition of an up north vacation spot. The hosts are amazing and helped make sure we had an awesome stay. We loved using the paddle boat on the lake, swimming off the private little beach/dock, having a fire and just relaxing. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

Arnold's stay at the cabin on Townline Lake.

The cabin was neat, clean and cozy and was well stocked with all the cooking utinsils we needed. Townline Lake is beautiful as are all the adjouning lakes that form the chain of lakes. We enjoyed nightly campfires and spectacular sunsets! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLA D.

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

Great get away

Awesome house, awesome person to deal with! It was located to so much fun things to do and eat! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN Q.

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

Family fishing

Property was spotless, and exactly how Michele had described. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda W.

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

Great place

Beautiful peaceful lakefront cottage.. Gary and Michelle are attentive and considerate host. We heard the call of the loons and fished off the dock. There is a rowboat available but I’m too old for that
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

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

Very relaxing

Nice place to bring your boat and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken Y.

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

Vacation

House was clean and had everything you needed great communication with the hosts very enjoyable trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

we'll be back

love this place so much booked 2 visits this summer. will book again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great Weekend

We had a great weekend. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our time. Super calm and quiet lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

Amazing weekend!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Michele's cabin. It was so cozy and clean. The water was beautiful and perfect for swimming. We loved how close the water was to the cabin. It was perfect for our small children. Michele was very friendly and as were the neighbours and everyone on the lake. Cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Cottage

Had nice week , fun fishing and clean lake
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bella F.

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

Weekend Away

This place was perfect for a relaxing weekend away. All I wanted was some quality time with my partner and that's exactly what I got. There's not much in this small town, but it was perfect. The lake was GORGOUS and we seriously had the very best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

stay was great

3 rd or 4th yr we have been to this location. never disappoints me. i love the water. the cor
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie S.

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

Great house on the water

The view is amazing and the beach area is very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

The kids loved it!

We had a wonderful time at the cottage! Michele was great with communication. We have young kids and they did not ask about going home. They stayed entertained all day with the sandpit and the warm clear water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Nice and quiet

Very nice trip with the family. Quiet location to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Lake Hubbard

Had sewer gas coming out of the shower. Lake was too small for our boat. We left a day early. Michelle was very pleasant. We did inform her about the sewer gas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Nice place to relax

Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ester T.

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

2day getaway

Cottage was everything we expected. We had a great time and our hostess Michele was available at all times. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Grand Rapids, USA

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

Cozy Cottage

Cute, cozy cottage right on the water. Calm, clear lake that was fun to explore. We enjoyed our stay with plenty of fishing, swimming, relaxing, and enjoying local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Nice quiet cottage

Cottage has a great set up both inside and outside. Only complaint is the beds are not comfortable, particularly in the front bedroom where to mattress is so soft you roll into the middle. Impossible for two people to share. If that were replaced it would be an A+
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michele

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My main concern is to have my guests enjoy their vacation at the Chain of Lakes cottage and to give my guests any and all information possible about the area to make their stay as pleasurable as possible. I have been told by numerous guests that I am a "guest-first", customer friendly and very accommodating host. When customers call with questions, I try to help them as much as possible.

I am very fussy about the cleanliness of the cottage before my guests arrive and I have an excellent cleaning lady, who is just as particular. All of my guests have commented as soon as they walk in the cottage how clean everything is.

I welcome ideas, suggestions and comments from my guests, and try to accommodate their requests. Every year we update as much as possible at the cottage, including new purchases to surprise my repeat customers.

I have been hosting this cottage for 20 years, and have many satisfied repeat customers and have made new friendships, as well. I have accumulated several guests books for comments by guests. Some guests share their ideas of places or events they have enjoyed during their stay. They write that they will always remember the quality time they shared with their family creating lasting memories to always treasure. Others have referred to the cottage as "Paradise" and "A Slice of Heaven".

Languages:

English