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Newly Renovated 3bd Cottage Retreat & Fire Pit Sleeps 8

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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

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About this property

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

Newly Renovated 3bd Cottage Retreat & Fire Pit Sleeps 8

The Blue Cottage – Luxury Lakeview Retreat | Mid-Term Stays Welcome | Otsego Lake Area
Welcome to The Blue Cottage, a newly renovated, high-end home designed for families, traveling nurses, corporate relocation guests, and extended vacationers. Located near Otsego Lake in beautiful Gaylord, MI, this property blends modern amenities and Northern Michigan charm. Every detail—from brand-new hardwood floors and designer furniture to central AC, high-speed Wi-Fi, and smart TVs in every room—was thoughtfully curated to create a comfortable and luxurious stay for both short-term vacationers and long-term guests.

Why Guests Love The Blue Cottage
Mid-Term Stays Welcome: Ideal for traveling healthcare professionals, corporate relocations, construction crews, remote workers, and snowbirds
Lake Lifestyle: Minutes to Otsego Lake State Park Beach, multiple public boat launches, and kayaks provided for guest use
Adventure Hub: Direct access to Trail 4 & Trail 7 snowmobile and ORV trails, plus nearby hiking, biking, skiing, golf, fishing, and boating
Work & Stream Ready: High-speed Wi-Fi and brand-new smart TVs make working from home or streaming entertainment effortless
Family-Friendly Amenities: Wellness room with gaming consoles, board games, and a cozy indoor fireplace perfect for all ages
Outdoor Living: Newly built fire pit with seating overlooking the neighborhood, gas grill, private driveway for boats and trailers
Sleeping Arrangements (Up to 10 Guests)
Upstairs Bedroom 1: Queen bed + single bed with pull-out mattress (sleeps 4)
Upstairs Bedroom 2: King bed (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed + 2 Twin beds (sleeps 4)
Downstairs Bedroom: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
Two bathrooms with premium amenities, plus washer and dryer for longer stays
Nearby Attractions & SEO Keywords
Otsego Lake State Park (½ mile) – swimming, fishing, boating
Public boat launches: Birch Way (½ mile), County Park (2 miles), State Park (5 miles)
Ski Resorts: Treetops Resort, Otsego Resort (minutes away)
Golf Courses: Top-ranked Northern Michigan courses nearby
Downtown Gaylord (10 minutes) – restaurants, breweries, boutiques, grocery stores
Regional Hubs: Boyne, Charlevoix, Traverse City, and Petoskey all within a short drive
Perfect For
Traveling nurses and healthcare staff
Corporate relocation employees & remote workers
Families looking for a private, fully equipped home
Outdoor enthusiasts: snowmobilers, boaters, anglers, and hikers
Mid-term guests seeking comfortable, turn-key housing
Managed by Van Treese Management
A family-owned property management, real estate & design company based in Petoskey, focused on delivering premium guest experiences and hassle-free mid-term housing solutions.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Otsego Lake State Park. Features include a gym and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Otsego Lake State Park and 8 minutes from Natural Golf Course
This vacation home offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
please be sure the shades down, but not closed so that way natural light can still come in
Please bag your trash and place it in the outside bin
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1. Garage, shed and owners closet is off limits 2. Beach close by is off limits to guests. Please use State park beach. Beach by cabin is for HOA
When you depart the home, please close all the Blinds and unplug small appliances (if in use)
No smoking in or on property. All guests agree to be fully responsible for can actions/damages during their stay. Host/owner is not held liable.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Long-term renters welcome
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.