Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage

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Lakeside view of the cottage
View of greatroom, kitchen and loft.
Kitchen and dining area viewed from the corner of the great room
Screened in porch with lake views (to the left in the photo)
Exterior
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9.4Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
"Great house for a family vacation! "
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9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(30 Ratings)

Cottage in Indian River, MI

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this cottage rental

Enjoy dazzling sunsets from your deck overlooking scenic Burt Lake!

Home Features:
Our cottage features a bright, open floor plan with a loft. You can relax inside with stunning lake views through the two-story “wall of windows” overlooking the water, or feel the cool lake breezes on the screened-in porch with attached deck. There are pine ceilings throughout and a stone fireplace for an authentic 'rustic' feel, as well as a large, modern kitchen, and full-sized laundry room. The cottage is our family's 'home away from home'. We only rent it out a few weeks a year.

Property Features:
The secluded, wooded lot includes 90 feet of private beachfront. Enjoy listening to the waves wash up against the beautiful smooth rock beach, or take a relaxing swim off the end of the dock, where the lake depth is about three feet, with a sandy bottom, for approximately 100 feet beyond the end of the dock. Burt lake is crystal clear - PERFECT FOR SWIMMING!! A twelve-acre nature preserve immediately behind the property and the 'Seven Springs' nature preserve about a mile away offer great hiking. The property also includes a buoy for mooring small (less than 21ft) boats and the use of both a canoe and a kayak. Two of the bedrooms feature queen-sized beds, one of the bedrooms includes a bunk bed and another twin bed, and the fourth, smaller, bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed.

Area Features:
Burt lake is on northern Michigan’s “inland waterway” that includes a chain of four lakes and four fully navigable rivers. Nearby attractions include Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Bridge, and the charming resort towns of Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Sport and pontoon boat rentals are available at several local marinas. Other nearby activities include hiking, golf, horseback riding, and canoe and rafting trips.

SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The cottage does not have WiFi or cable TV service.
- We are on the windy side of the lake. While the lake is generally calm, this means that outdoor fires and overnight boat mooring are not permitted.
- Burt lake state park is about 5 miles away and has a good boat launch, and several local marinas offer short-term boat slip rentals. Unfortunately, renters are not permitted to use the boat hoist.
- Occupancy is strictly limited to 8 people. We are on a quiet, family-oriented beach, and we want to keep good relations with our neighbors!

Keywords: Lake Cottage

Amenities at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage

Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Ski in/Ski out
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Towels

Map of Indian River, MI


Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0
Outstanding(30 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great house for a family vacation!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2025
We had the best week! The house was great and had everything you could need. Only complaint is all the rocks, zebra mussels and no sandy beach. I do realize not really anything the homeowner can do with regards to those issues. Was hard for my youngest two to enjoy the water, and make sure to bring water shoes. We’ve been boating on Burt lake for years and never realized how rocky some parts are. We still had a great time and kids still ask if we can go back daily.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Everything was great! Beautiful view and great location. The house had absolutely everything we needed plus more! Great communication with the host! Our family has been enjoying the area for many years, and this was one of our favorites! We will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your place with us!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Lakehouse is beautiful and spacious. Washer and dryer a huge plus. House doesn’t have air conditioning and this was a problem with an unseasonable heat wave.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage?

We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, refridgerator, and kitchen.


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