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.
Property manager
Gail Hieber
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach sun loungers
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Ice maker
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
DVD player
Music library
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue grill
Garden
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Near a hospital
Things to do
Kayak on site
Basketball nearby
Hiking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ice skating nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!
Looking to get away this fall? Come enjoy the Lake House!
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
About the neighborhood
Gaylord, MI
What's nearby
Otsego Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Gaylord Discovery Center - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Lakes Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 17 min drive - 12.3 km
Restaurants
Michaywe - 17 min drive
Porter Haus - 10 min drive
Inn The Woods Restaurant - 17 min drive
Bennethum's Northern Inn - 10 min drive
The Keg Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail located?
Nestled on the beach, this Gaylord vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Big Bradford Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Otsego Lake State Park. Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Wonderful house on sandy beach, sports lake close to golf, bike/snowmobile trail Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
michele m.
9 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Worked out perfect
michele m.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
3 September 2024
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!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli H., Williamston, MI USA
25 August 2024
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.
Kelli H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne W.
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house on the lake
Hose was well appointed, next and clean.
Suzanne W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan S.
17 August 2024
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!
Jan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lora W.
4 August 2024
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.
Lora W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellie K.
28 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family week
Wonderful!!!!
Ellie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha T.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
We all had a great time!! Everything was prefect for our stay!! Very clean, nice and quiet!!!
Samantha T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
tracey m.
28 June 2024
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!
tracey m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
R. S., Clinton Township, Michigan
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Heart Lake
House was lovely. Thank goodness for air conditioning!
Very quiet.
R. S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
michele m.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
It was perfect
michele m.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
michele m.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Location and facilities were perfect..
michele m.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent M.
18 January 2024
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!
Brent M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zach H.
2 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Golf weekend
Great piece of property beautiful views close to the courses definitely will be back!
Zach H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott H.
5 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family vacation
Had a amazing time with family. Would recommend this property for small or large family’s. Lake was amazing!
Scott H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ray P.
28 August 2023
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!
Ray P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jan S.
20 August 2023
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!
Jan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David I.
13 August 2023
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.
David I.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heidi G.
22 July 2023
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!
Heidi G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Casey M.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family retreat
Great little lake that have the fish literally jumping at night. Great sandy beach. Great little bike ride around the lake or upt the street to the snowmobiling trails for some icecream. Great location for day trips. Clean and comfortable for our family of 7.
Casey M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Perfect house to spend time with the family. Clean, comfortable and happy. We enjoyed the lake, the kayaks and the paddle boards that were there to use. The kitchen table fit all 10 of us comfortably. The lake was clean and beautiful. Birds, fish, loons and ducks kept us company. The kitchen was clean and the stove and appliances were top notch. I just am in love with this house and property. This is the first house I would definitely rent again. We do a family vacation every year and out of all of them this was the best. Anyone who rents this house will not regret it. Thank you for sharing your house!!
Julie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Perfect lake house for a small family weekend. Beautiful and chill!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rosalynn B.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Aunts and Nieces Weekend
We had a wonderful time at Pat and Gail's place. It was a quiet, beautiful setting with ample gathering space outside on the deck and inside. We cooked together and had all the appliances and utensils we needed, we played games in the spacious living room and sat around the deck drinking coffee and catching up. It was perfect and a central location for those of us who traveled from Grand Rapids, Detroit and the UP. We will be back:)
Rosalynn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda K., CLARE, MI
14 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A truly loved vacation home
Firstly, this place was immaculately clean. The antique furniture, embroidered wall hangings, old family photos and stained glass window on the door are just a few of the great details that make this place feel like you are spending the weekend at granny and grandpa's lake house. There are quality, well done updates that do not take away from lived in charm of this home. Almost every window had a great view and blinds which isn't something you think about until you don't have them. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, cooking items and dishes. There is plenty of space to spread out in and lots of sleeping areas. The host, Gail, was awesome and more than accomodating. Heart Lake is beautiful. It is surrounded by houses, but there are a lot of trees so it feels private and natural. We came here for an ice fishing weekend but even though we didn't have any luck, it was still a great time. We would love to come here again.
Amanda K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann F.
20 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lake Views!
Thank you for a wonderful home away from home! All the extra small things made it a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Everything was in good working order and the reclining furniture and fireplace were the best! Even though it was cold and rainy, the lake view (especially with the fall trees!) was amazing! We also saw a pair of bald eagles and other birds close by.
The location was good and we enjoyed a couple of excellent meals and shopping in the area as well. We’ll be back for sure!