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Charming Lakefront Cottage in one of the best locations on Burt Lake

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12254.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Burt Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Burt Lake State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Guestroom

2 Double Beds

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guestroom 1

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Guestroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Triple

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs En-Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs guest bath

Toilet

Upstairs En-Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area

About this property

Charming Lakefront Cottage in one of the best locations on Burt Lake

This charming lakefront cottage on the east side of Burt Lake is available for weekly rentals in the summer (Sunday to Sunday) and shorter rentals in the spring and fall. The vintage cottage has a great open floorplan with two bedrooms downstairs and four bedrooms upstairs.

The featured attraction is the stunning lakeside porch which is perfect for watching the sunrise and relaxing in the shade. The screens on the porch were just replaced in July 2024.

The master bedroom downstairs has a queen bed and full en suite bathroom. The downstairs guestroom has a full size bunk bed perfect for two or more children to share. There is another half bath for the second bedroom and downstairs guests to use.

Upstairs there is another master suite with a king bed, a/c unit and en suite bathroom

There is another king bed in one of the upstairs guest rooms that shares a bathroom, "Jack and Jill" style, with another guest room that has a full size bed and an a/c window unit.

The fourth bedroom upstairs has plenty of room for 3 children to share with two twin beds, a full size bed and an a/c window unit.

The Great Room downstairs is perfect for hanging out as a group after a fun day on the lake with free wifi and board games.

The dinning room is large enough to sit 6 people comfortably for breakfast or dinner and there is another table out on the porch to sit another 6 guests.

We have a buoy that a boat or jet ski can be tied to, but there is no shore station or hoist on the dock available to guests. Boats and jet skis can unload at the dock, but they cannot be tied to the dock overnight.

Sorry, but we have a firm no pets policy, due to prior issues.

We have two Ring cameras set up outside the cottage in the front and back entrances for the safety and security of our home and guests.

The house is available for weekly rentals only. CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT ARE ON SUNDAYS ONLY.

Rentals for 2 weeks or longer save 10%.

Property manager

T.R. and Kelly

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters must purchase the optional rental insurance offered through VRBO.
Minimum 7 day rentals. Discount of 10% if you rent for multiple weeks. Check in and check out is on Sundays only.
Renters must bring their own beach 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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Burt Lake

Located in Burt Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Indian River Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakefront Cottage in one of the best locations on Burt Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakefront Cottage in one of the best locations on Burt Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakefront Cottage in one of the best locations on Burt Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakefront Cottage in one of the best locations on Burt Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Burt Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Seasons of the North Winery. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Great for kids

Property was awesome for the kids with a clean and definite swimming area. Paddle boards and kayaks were a hit as well. Nice clean towels and bedding. Kitchen well equipped. Grill was awesome. Old house with plenty of rooms. Wood floors squeak so it's easy to hear kids upstairs or anyone on the stairs. Front porch was nice and we spent majority of days there. Would benefit with new screening on porch. Host very receptive and timely. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time!

The floors under the beds were very dirty with a lot of dust. Some of the pillows need to be washed or thrown out. The broom in the closet should be thrown out. The house is beautiful and comfortable all in all
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Another great week

This is our 2nd year and we had another great week. The house is comfortable for our group of 10 and the water/dock is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Cozy charming vintage cottage on the shore of beautiful Burt Lake

We had a three generation group staying at the cottage. Lots of sleeping options through the house. The great room and dining room exude vintage charm. The kitchen is small but well appointed with 2 large refrigerators, an excellent stove and very nice dishes and utensils. The best part of the house is the large screened porch overlooking the lake. We ate dinner there nightly and I enjoyed my morning coffee while watching the sunrise. The grounds are lovely and cocktails on the dock was a delightful cap to the evening. Wish we had had time to use the outdoor fire pit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Burt Lake Cottage

The cottage fit our family's needs quite well. We would request a rental again in the future. 8 pages of "house rules" felt a little daunting though. The "cleaning fee" did not include washing towels or sheets used during the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Everything we were hoping for

We had a marvelous experience. The house was lovely, beautifully furnished, comfortable, tidy, and very clean. The screened porch was our favorite place in the house- it was perfect for reading, napping, playing games when it rained, eating meals at the picnic table, and just sitting and looking out at the lake. There were nice chairs and an umbrella on the dock, too. The lake is very clear, and shallow, so we enjoyed taking the kayaks out. We loved staying here and plan to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Beautiful Burt Lake

We loved our week at Burt Lake. The house was perfect for. our family of 10 and was actually bigger than appear in the pictures. It was old but so charming Coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening on the front porch was a highlight. The dock was in great shape and the water was perfectly clear. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Beth M.

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

The Boardwalk

We enjoyed the cottage on the Boardwalk I have been coming to Burt Lake most of my life! It is a great place to bring your family Renting a boat is a must so fun to go to Hoppies on the water and travel through the river! There was plenty of space I particularly liked two refrigerators. If I had to find a negative I would say the kitchen is to small. I would also suggest installing a combination lock or lock box instead of keys It is too easy to get locked out. Thanks for the opportunity! Beth
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

This Ole House

Lovely old spacious home on Burt Lake. After a somewhat distressing start to our lovely vacation - propane gas was empty when we arrived and owner was unable to get service until the third day we were in the house - we had a delightful time using all the facilities offered and just sitting on the dock or in the shade doing what families do when they haven't been able to get together for several years due to Covid. We had more than enough sleeping space so all of us including 3 teenagers had the room and privacy we needed. Like any charming old house, maintenance and up keep are a challenge and where we discovered issues we reported them to the owner. Shopping was easy and fairly close by. The kitchen had two enormous and empty refrigerators, one that made ample ice for our needs, and was well provisioned with cooking utensils and accessories that made our celebration of various family events easy. Overall it was a lovely 7 day vacation and adventure.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W., Cincinnati

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

Burt Lake

This house was great for our group! Plenty of space for everyone and we loved hanging out on the screened in porch. The kayaks and paddle boards were a nice bonus too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Lovely place

We had a family vacation here...a lovely old home which has been kept up nicely. Plenty of space, 2 fridges (really useful) and the setting is great. Wish there were window coverings (shades) in all the bedrooms...toddler woke up early every day because it was so bright. Front screened in porch facing the lake is outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Jackson, Michigan (USA)

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

Great listing

Love this property. Plenty of space, and very comfortable. Full of character. The home has a huge screened in porch that offers great water views. Family loved being so close to the water. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family cottage

Cottage was wonderful for family groups. Lots of comfortable sleeping areas. Wonderful screened porch. Lake toys - paddle boards and kayaks added to the enjoyment
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brodie K.

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

Authentic Up North Lakefront Property

Charming old lakefront property with plenty of room for a big group. We had 13 including 6 kids and it was more than spacious. The Park and tennis courts at end of the homeowners association was a nice additional activity area for the kids. Celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary and had some great photos taken as well. Communication with property owners was great. Location was also excellent with quick trips to Petoskey, Tunnel of Trees, Indian River and Alanson. Fishing would require a boat on Burt lake, however you can find shore fishing nearby in Alanson on the crooked river and at the Alanson Locks. Even though we did not have the best weather for late June; we had a wonderful time. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kris S.

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

Beautiful Lake/Difficult Owner

We had a really great family vacation this year. Burt Lake is so beautiful! We enjoyed our time at the house. It had plenty of room for the 12 of us. We did find mouse droppings in our food on the counter and had a mouse on the screened in porch. We rented again for 2021 while we were still there. Unfortunately things have gone downhill since then. The owner cancelled our reservation with no explanation. I’ve asked why and he said everything was fine when we left and it was a VRBO glitch. I’ve requested to book it 2 more times with no response to my request or messages as to why he isn’t responding. Our distant relatives were there the week before us and had major issues with him which he then took out on us is my guess. I would be cautious when renting from TR. My one other complaint is that he deleted the House Rules from our message thread while we were there and re-did them without telling us. He could have explained that they didn’t properly lay out all the rules and guidelines so they revised them instead of letting me assume that I had deleted it. Thank goodness I looked at them again as we still had 3 more days there! Overall, we loved the house and location but not our interactions with the owner. We’re so sad we can’t go back.

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Peaceful retreat

Burt Lake is amazing and this home allows you to experience everything about it. Owners were very responsive and the home was as advertised. We had a quick issue with an air conditioning unit because a fuse blew (old house needs electric grid update) but it was a simple fix the next morning. Overall I would def rent here again.

8/10 Good

Amy F.

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

Wonderful view

Great place for large group. Be very careful when you leave Putting things back, so you don’t get overcharged.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick W., Greater Cincinnati

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

Perfect location on Burt

Modernized version of the traditional Burt Lake vacation house. The location on the lake is perfect, and to the surrounding community. The 12 of us had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Tiffany E.

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

Charming Summer House

House and location on Burt Lake are wonderful. The house is an older place, but has a lot of bedrooms and bathrooms. Very adequate for a large group. The large porch and living room are great spots for hanging out and enjoying each other’s company. Our only complaint would be the parking situation. There are only 4 parking spots, so plan accordingly. We had a large group and brought our boat and jet skis. We made it work by parking some cars at the park and ride near the highway. But all in all this was a fantastic rental and we would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marina D.

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

A wonderful retreat from busy city life!

Stayed with 2 other families and everyone LOVED it!! The house is very charming and location is great! Communication with property owners was excellent. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great summer family getaway

The property was great with plenty of room. We lived in the lake the whole week. Thanks for a great time.

10/10 Excellent

erwan g.

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

Beautiful and relax vacations

The property is very nice and well suited for a large group of people. The location is great and the lake and sunrise are just beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lavonne F., USA

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

Lovely old home, on one of the best lakes in Michigan. Ideal for families.

Owners very responsive; property manager is local and incredibly helpful. Check in/out went smoothly. Beds were comfortable, as were the linens. Great storage space. All the appliances one might expect, and all worked well. The WiFi signal was strong, and handled several devices logged on simultaneously. Cell reception in the area was not a problem. No issues at all with the bathrooms/plumbing. Hot water was plentiful, and water pressure was good. Window AC units upstairs worked well, and easily handled the one truly hot day we had during the week. Heating also worked well. (Welcome to northern Michigan). Please note, no AC downstairs, but given the climate not usually an issue. House is very well-equipped for just about anything, including just lazing the day away on that glorious porch. The lake itself is beautiful; clear, clear water. Sandy bottom, no weeds to speak of. The drop off is a few hundred yards off shore. Ideal for paddle boarding and kayaking, and both are available for use during your stay. The neighborhood is quiet, and family-oriented. If you require a venue for a bachelor party, or the like, this house would be completely unsuitable. Vacation rentals in this vicinity are somewhat controversial. In this specific area of the lake, I was told that rentals are almost unprecedented. Being good temporary neighbors might help alleviate some of the tension. We experienced no true issues, other than a strange parking set up, due to a previously settled dispute with one of the local property owners. We all, (a multi-generational group), genuinely enjoyed our stay. It’s a homey old place, with a welcoming air to it. Throw back, in the very best sense. A shady spot on the lake, with a rambling old house, wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by T.R. and Kelly

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Why they chose this property

Kelly grew up going to Burt Lake and always had fond memories of spending time with family and friends on the lake. We loved this house as soon as we saw it. The porch is amazing and the boardwalk community is friendly and charming.

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