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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Marsh Ridge Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Michaywe Pines Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Gaylord

When you stay at this vacation home in Gaylord, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Big Bradford Lake and Otsego Lake State Park. .This beach vacation home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Marsh Ridge Golf Course and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Natural Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Otsego Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 7 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lakes Golf Course - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bennethum's Northern Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porter Haus - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lora W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second visit to this perfect vacation spot. Super clean and well appointed. The beach area is definitely the star of the show. Sandy beach area and crystal clear water just steps from the cottage. We swam and built sand castles every day. Saw a good variety of wildlife too…fish, loons, chipmunks and squirrels, tiny toads and a flyover by a beautiful bald eagle. Easy trip to town to stock up on groceries for our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome time on Heart Lake

We had a wonderful family vacation on Heart Lake. It’s easy to get to, close to Gaylord and yet we were able to fully disconnect from distractions and just be present together. We fished, we swam, we hung out on the beach, we read books, we explored. It was perfect.The boat access was great and the lake was small enough that even on busy days it was still pretty quiet. The kids loved the beach. They also caught a ton of fish. The adults loved that the house was so close to the water. The house itself is quite nice. Plenty of room. Beautiful views. And the hosts were generous in providing most of what we needed. There was also plenty of room for two cars and a boat trailer. The only minor gripe was the owner’s pontoon was tied up to the dock and it kind of blocked our view of the kids jumping off the dock. Super minor first world problem. Everything else was perfect. We usually pick a new house each summer but we are already talking about returning. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

allan g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake life PERFECTED. PERIOD.HARD STOP.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

The property is super cute. Love the walkway to the house with all the flowers and decorations. The lake is beautiful. Perfect views from the house and deck. Very nice firepit and seating. The house was clean and cozy. Much bigger than we expected. Pictures dont do this place justice. We had 8 people and never felt crowded. Plenty of seating in the living room. Cozy pillows and blankets available with a nice big tv. It came in handy for the one rainy day we had. Everything was perfect! We plan on staying again. Thank you Gail!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great Place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Perfect place to stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Worked out perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed!

Second time staying in this cozy cabin. We love this lake and it’s the perfect size for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H., Williamston, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway on a quiet lake

Seven of us had an amazing time. The beachfront and lake were perfect. The kayaks and paddleboards a plus! A big dining room table was great for playing games, the kitchen was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house on the lake

Hose was well appointed, next and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

This is a beautiful home on a peaceful lake, we enjoyed total relaxation, listening to the sound of the calling loon was amazing! The home provides every comfort needed for a perfect summer family vacation! Sunny beach, shaded deck, firepit, kayaks and paddle boards. After a day of play on the beach, sleeping accommodations were very comfortable. Two bathrooms make it extremely convenient; plenty of room for everyone around the large kitchen table and relaxing in lazy boys for a movie at night. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Far exceeded my expectations!

Amazing property! The cottage was SUPER clean and had everything we needed to set up home for a week. All of the modern appliances & washer/dryer to make things easy. It was decorated in classic cottage with a beautiful mix of vintage pieces and modern comfortable. Lovely quilts decorated the walls along with family photos. Very homey. Close to town to grab our groceries and to visit The Call of the Wild on our 1 raining morning to see the "wildlife" and of course buy some fudge. Thank goodness for the AC since our week was HOT Beds were plentiful and very comfortable. Everything was clean and fresh. Lots of clean towels in both bathrooms. Livingroom has lots of comfy seating and fantastic views of the lake and also the giant TV for evenings in. The star of the show was definitely the lake and beautiful sandy beach. My special needs adult daughter was easily able to navigate to the beach area and the gentle slope into the water made swimming/floating easy. The water was crystal clear and warm (but cool enough to be refreshing.) She also enjoyed building sandcastles in the clean sand. We were on the beach and in the water every single day. We watched a loon right along shore daily (who made sure the geese stayed away,) lots of tiny toads, a speedy bunny, a heron (?,) and on our last day saw an eagle grab a snack right out of the lake. Check out was easy with clear instructions but of course it came way too soon. We are already planning our return trip next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family week

Wonderful!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

We all had a great time!! Everything was prefect for our stay!! Very clean, nice and quiet!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracey m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Clinton Township, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Heart Lake

House was lovely. Thank goodness for air conditioning! Very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

It was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Location and facilities were perfect..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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