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Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, video games, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage

Beautiful lakefront cottage atop a small bluff on 160 acre all-sports Nichols Lake that gets up to 60' deep, w/ incredible sunset views! This renovated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath cottage w/ AC has a full kitchen, laundry, open living room and dining area, family room in lower walk-out, huge deck overlooking the lake, firepit, dock for your boat, and sleeps 9 in beds. The lake is fantastic for fishing, swimming, and boating and is surrounded by Manistee National Forest. It's campfires and lounging on lake time!

The Sunset Cottage offers incredible views, and good fishing (Bluegill, Crappie, Bass, Pike), swimming, boating & kayaking/canoeing with 2 public boat launches just around the corner, if you bring a boat (plenty of space at the dock to tie up shallow draft boats, or beach your boat). We do have a 22' Pontoon available for rental (please ask for details), and the 2 kayaks are included in the accommodations. The cottage provides all the comforts of home, with a full kitchen including coffee station with coffee, laundry, bedrooms with linens, bathrooms with towels, bathing supplies and toilet paper. The large lakeside deck includes table with umbrella and chairs, and a gas grill. There are 30 flowing steps down to the beach/dock. Water activities in the summer, snowmobiling in the winter--This is a perfect getaway any time of year! A 4 PM late check out is available after Labor Day until Memorial Day.

Guests will have full access to the house, property, lake frontage & dock, including 2 kayaks which are included in the rental price. Pontoon boat available for rent for additional cost.

We are working on a plan to make the beach area more suitable/desirable. Please be aware that this is not yet a sugar sand beach by any means. The beach over at the NW launch is currently more suitable for playing in the sand, and there is also a nice beach area accessible by boat to the SW (visible from the deck) where you will often see boats beached, and people hanging out.

We do have a pontoon boat that is available for rent. Please let us know if you are interested at least a week prior to your arrival day. We will need to coordinate your check-in so we can do a boat check-out, collect a security deposit, payment, and sign a rental agreement.

Property manager

Brad Fuzak

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (185.8 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Bitely, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nichols Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Walkup Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bass Lake - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Big Star Lake - 33 min drive - 16.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bitely Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Abner's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Woodys - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪J T's Freeman Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Taylor's Chalet - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Nichols Lake. Walkup Lake and Musketeep Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natural beauty
The forest and lake setting were wonderful away from it all...while the house still provided all the clean and comfortable amenities of being home. Sunsets and morning fog, fall volors were especially great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

melinda s., 48846

Liked: Cleanliness
Side by side trip
It was a great time, perfect house on the lake. Great host, quick response to all questions & very accommodating! We will definitely be back! Thank you for allowing us to stay at ypur lake house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catching up with Friends
Great property, plenty space for us all. Ideal location to catch up with friends from around the world, stunning views of the lake. Had all the amenities we needed and ideal base whilst exploring Michigan.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
OMG! So Good!!
Spent a week at Nichols Lake cottage. There were 6 of us, all adults (two sets of parents and two 20something male cousins), and it was a perfect space!! The cottage looks like the pictures, very neat and clean. The kitchen is well stocked. The best part is the deck overlooking the lake. And Brad is super responsive!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024