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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Johannesburg, MI

Gaylord Discovery Center
‪19 min drive‬
Otsego Lake State Park
‪26 min drive‬
Michaywe Pines Golf Course
‪28 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk room

3 Single Beds

Master with Porch

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Updated Chalet on private all-sports Lake Louise! This newly remodeled cabin has knotty pine throughout, granite countertops, and all new flooring and cabinets. Perfect place for a relaxing family vacation, but also a great location to have a Golfing or Snowmobile weekend as it is minutes away from Treetops and the Golf Mecca of the Midwest (Gaylord), and near Snowmobile trails for the winter adventurer. Close to thousands of acres of state land for hunting, mushroom picking or hiking and also accessible to ATV trails. Enjoy a relaxing vacation with sunsets on the beach and excellent lake views. New owners but this gem has been a popular rental for years! Book your getaway at the Blue Chalet today!

**Saturday to Saturday rentals only from June 21st to September 6th 2025**

Property manager

Kristina & Ryan

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum night stay- 2 nights

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this chalet is on a lake. Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

Lake Louise - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Gaylord Discovery Center - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
Otsego Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 24.0 km
Loon Golf Resort - 28 min drive - 23.4 km
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 28 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Paul's Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪Big Lake Market - ‬12 min drive
‪The Sports Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪The Old Depot - ‬4 min drive
‪Legands - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open for Summer vacations! See description for details and restrictions! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Open for Summer vacations! See description for details and restrictions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open for Summer vacations! See description for details and restrictions!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Open for Summer vacations! See description for details and restrictions! located?

This family-friendly Johannesburg chalet is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Louise and Ginsel Lake. Johannesburg Branch Library and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

10 Feb 2025

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

Great stay at the Chalet

Had a great time staying at this chalet. Very clean, owners were very responsive to any questions. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to do winter sports.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kati N.

2 July 2023

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

Adorable cottage in the woods

Perfect little Bavarian style cottage in the woods. Don’t forget a trip to Talleys for a beer and burger.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard S.

9 June 2024

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

Three great weeks

The Chalet was impeccably clean inside. Outside was rustic. It was a relaxing and enjoyable stay on the lake. Would have been a little bit better if the kayaks and canoes were functional. We would stay again if the boats are repaired.

Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

8 May 2023

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

Beautiful

Terrific weekend stay in northern Michigan. The cottage is in a perfect location in terms of access to Gaylord. The hosts are top notch and answer any questions you may have in a rapid fashion.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corina S.

2 July 2022

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

2nd stay

The property was just as great as it was the first time we stayed there. Very quite and relaxing. We love being able to kayak around the lake. The cabin was very clean and well stocked.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

2 July 2023

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

Fishing fun

My family enjoyed staying at this cabin for a second time. The space is comfortable for all of us. We loved fishing, both from the dock and the rowboat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

28 Feb 2025

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

Wonderful winter retreat!

Our family enjoyed our stay in this charming chalet! Host was very responsive and great to work with. It was a snowy, chilly weekend and the wood burning stove was so cozy and warmed the cabin right up. Appreciative the owners provide firewood for the wood burner, otherwise the cabin would have been on the chilly side as it was hard to regulate the heat between downstairs and upstairs. Otherwise, it was perfect for our family of four with ample sleeping and seating. Clean, cozy and well equipped to just pack a bag and go north for the weekend. And, the high top table was great for family game nights! Be prepared if visiting during the winter and steady snow, you will be shoveling the walkways. The host did make sure the driveway stayed plowed. Again, very appreciative as we got a lot of snow during our stay. Location is great - a few minutes to Paul's Pub which had great perch, and an easy drive into Gaylord. Would definitely come back for a winter retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

26 Feb 2023

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

Relaxing Birthday Weekend

It was a perfect winter break. Great for kids! So much snow. We made a bunch of sledding runs around the cabin for the kids and had a campfire every day by the lake. Close to Treetops and a nice hiking trail. Couldn’t ask for a better Michigan Winter weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean S., Okemos, Michigan

10 July 2023

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

Cute Chalet

This cottage is really adorable inside. You definitely feel your on vacation at the lake. The owners respond quickly to any questions and have great communication. The water was warm but as stated has a mucky/ weedy bottom a couple feet out. The whole lake is this way if you enjoy a kayak ride to check it out. Fishing is really good:). Thanks for sharing your property with us Kristina and Ryan!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Natasha B.

16 Oct 2023

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

Great Anniversary Getaway

My husband and I just wanted a quiet getaway up north for our 1st anniversary and this did not disappoint. This home is quaint and has wonderful views. It was also a great middle point for heading to Tally's & Tea Lake's Halloween Spooktacular one night and then over to Deadman's Hill Overlook and Gaylord the next day. The interior is cute with a cabin vibe and we made a fire to sit by at night. The only negatives were the beds being a bit low to the ground (my husband is 6'4") and that there were a fair amount of light bulbs blown (including the front porch). Otherwise it was an overall great stay and I'm sure we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Paula W.

17 Aug 2022

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

Summer getaway

I was disappointed that you really couldn’t swim at the house, the bottom of the lake is mud except for first 3 feet or so. House has no comfortable seating. Sofas are very uncomfortable futon type sleepers. Mattresses on beds were very uncomfortable. In general I was disappointed in the rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

9 July 2022

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

The Blue Chalet

We had a great and relaxing week at the chalet. The lake was beautiful along with the property. Everything we needed was there from towels, dishes, firewood, etc. Our hosts did an amazing job on providing everything we needed for our stay. We also enjoyed kayaking and fishing on the lake. Even though our hosts said the fishing may not be good because they are in the process of stocking the lake, let me tell you I killed it fishing! Besides small perch, blue gill and sunfish, I caught a good size catfish, small pike and the largest perch I have ever got! Another day, I caught another good size catfish and a 14-16 inch large mouth bass! We will definitely be returning to the blue chalet next summer! Thank you Kristina and Ryan for a most memorable vacation! Heather and Aaron

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2022

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

Nice stay

We had a nice and relaxing stay at the Blue Chalet! The rental was clean and well-equipped. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake. The house is cozy and we enjoyed being able to bring our dog.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merideth B.

3 Aug 2022

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

Family vacation

This cottage was exactly as advertised. Lakefront property with kayaks and row boats. The cabin was clean and spacious enough for the while family. Friends from social media have already reached out and asked about the house. Fully recommended. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

18 July 2022

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

Relaxation Get-a-way!

I took my grandkids 3 & 5 along with my daughter to this property. The lake was perfect for them! We also kayaked and rowed in the boats provided. The house was clean and had everything we needed. This was truly a relaxing time. I will revisit if we can!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy S., Midland

13 June 2022

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

Relax and Unwind

Second time staying here, love the lot, the water and location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 May 2022

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

Blue Chalet is a great place to stay!

The Blue Chalet is a beautiful cottage on the lake. Very clean and supplied with everything you need for you stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

4 Mar 2022

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

So relaxing

The property was super easy to find and a very convenient drive from Gaylord. The house was spotless and stocked with anything and everything you could need. We loved looking out the window at the lake while sipping our coffee in the morning. There was even a high chair for our son. Kristina was great to work with and very responsive. 10/10 experience:)

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

22 Feb 2022

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

Loved it!!

Great cabin!! Very clean! Awesome communication with the owners! Perfect location! Easy drive into Gaylord & Treetops Ski Resort! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

9 Jan 2022

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

Ski Trip 2022

Perfect stay for our weekend ski trip with the family. Loved the property and everything was very clean and up to date.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

3 Jan 2022

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

Winter relaxing.

Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Just what we wanted.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

28 Dec 2021

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

Loved this property. What a relaxing time by the fireplace.

Enjoyed every minute of the time we spent at the Blue Chalet. Great communication and everything you need for your stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle B.

8 Nov 2021

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

Blue Chalet

We really enjoyed our stay. The chalet was clean and has a nice yard with a deck over looking the lake. The wood burner was great because it was a brisk weekend. Kristina was easy to work with. We were very comfortable and would rent this place again. Thank you for letting us share your cute chalet!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla B., Zeeland, MI

28 Oct 2021

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

Absolutely beautiful!

This getaway was exactly what we needed. The cabin was perfect and the location was absolutely beautiful. Overall it was so peaceful. We took our dog and experienced no issues; overall wonderful stay and look forward to our next visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H., Howell

4 Oct 2021

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

Cozy Czabin

Everything you need to have a great getaway! The chalet cottage is exactly what we wanted. Comfortable, cozy and clean. Five great beds with a spacious living area, great kitchen and beautiful lakefront yard. Your family will love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristina & Ryan

989.614.1197

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk room

Master with Porch

Upstairs Queen

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Main Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property