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Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake

Sip your morning coffee while taking in serene lake views. Unwind next to a crackling fireplace or enjoy stargazing from your private deck retreat.

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake

Summers on the lake, breathtaking tall trees and fall colors, countless winter activities, and cool spring nights around the fire, this chalet-style cottage offers it all. Located on Secord Lake in beautiful Gladwin County. Secord Lake is approximately 815 sq acres and about 40 feet at its deepest point. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Lots of nearby lakes to explore, minutes from state land for hunting, and a variety of local restaurants and bars to try.

The cottage is in the perfect location on the lake, tucked in a slight cove with a sandy beach and unique fire-pit overlooking the water, and ready for relaxing with 6 Adirondack chairs. Wake up to glass-calm waters and take in the view with your morning coffee (coffee pods and tea provided). Be sure to curl up next to the crackling wood fireplace, while cozying up to watch a movie, play games or enjoy the moon glistening over the lake. You'll find a variety of fun board games, a full poker set, activity books, coloring books, stickers, blocks, and puzzles. Also equipped with (3) smart TVs and high-speed internet. The lower level has a large sectional, DVD player, and 55" flatscreen with surround sound so you can have a memorable movie night with the whole family. For those who need to get a little work done we’ve got a space for that too. Equipped with a desk, ergonomic chair, keyboard, and monitor with HDMI cord (second monitor available if requested). Enjoy preparing meals together in the large kitchen, with modern appliances, granite countertops, and a large kitchen island.  A quiet, peaceful sleep awaits in the four sleeping areas with nearly all new Casper mattresses, soft linens, and extra blankets. Two full bathrooms, one sits right off the main floor bedroom and another next to the built-in bunk bed on the lower level, creating a private sleeping quarter for kids or adults. The first floor and lower floor walk out directly to the lake so keeping an eye on kids or running back to grab a drink or extra beach towel is no problem at all. Finally, the large deck, equipped with a gas BBQ, dining for 6, and 3 additional lounging chairs is the perfect place to take it all in.

There are trails within walking distance and access to state hunting land and ORV trails just a short drive away. Centrally located between West Branch and Gladwin giving you easy access to lots of restaurants and shopping. This charming cottage is the absolute perfect place to create family memories that will last a lifetime. Please note: the hot tub is not currently functional. Sorry for the inconvenience on inconvenience.

Property manager

Cortney Walker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Map
Gladwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Secord Lake Marina - 9 min drive
  • Elk Lake - 10 min drive
  • Lake Lancer - 18 min drive
  • Lakeside Golf Course - 19 min drive
  • Sugar Springs Golf Club - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Sullivan Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hearth - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Elk Lake Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Secord Township - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake located?

This Gladwin cottage is on the beach, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from M-30 Roadside Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Secord Lake Marina and Clement Township Hall Park. Dollar Lake and Indian Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to vacation! Beautiful
Lovely place, lots to do and enjoy for our large 3 generation family! From the sandy beach to the numerous areas to congregate for board games and coffee, we were never bored. The beds were comfortable, and everything we needed was supplied it easily purchased at the the dollar store down the road. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAKIM B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fellas Golf weekend
Great central location for golfing and relaxing after! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
The house was the perfect size for our group, everything was clean and the sandy beach was enjoyed by all of us and the water was nice to swim in! The new water float was everyone's favorite for sure. Also the owner Cortney was always easy to get ahold of if we had any questions. Would definitely book again if we go to the Gladwin area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Awesome property with everything needed to have a beach vacation. Hosts were extremely helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical place
Our 2nd stay and we booked for 2025. We had a couple unexpected bumps that happened that were not the fault our hosts-but they were so kind any way when I told them about it. We love the lake, beach, yard and location. It just works really perfectfully for our little family. Thanks to our wonderful hosts!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the lake
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very nicely equipped and the basement and upstairs allow plenty of room to spread out if you are traveling with more than one family. We appreciated having the water floaties and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Very spacious home with about anything you could need. Friendly owner. Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen I., Grand Rapids Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Family Getaway
A great place for a quiet family getaway. Clean, well stocked. Kayaking, swimming, walking, biking. A short drive away from restaurants, stores.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful stay they had plenty to do for both adults and children.
Even with the water being low in the lake there was plenty to do including kayaking paddle boarding laying out in the sun and the kids played in the sand. the cabin itself was beautiful w plenty of room for us all and overall was very clean and well taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We love love love this property! We already booked it for next year! The beach is amazing and the neighbors are so friendly. We can’t wait for be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach for the kids
Cozy cottage with easy lake/beach access - the kids absolutely loved it! Bedrooms upstairs get a bit warm at night, but are just fine if you only use a sheet to cover up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It was well equipped, the perfect get-a-way for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great memories
Very happy. Kids loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT LAKE HOUSE!
Often times reviews are not accurate, however, this place was truly the perfect LAKE HOUSE. It included all the amenities and was well equipped for all of our needs. Thank you so much to the kind property manager, Courtney for her diligence in making sure that our stay was wonderful. Even any minor concerns were easily resolved because of excellent communication. Will be staying there again next year! The home easily held 12 of us as well as four others who joined just to enjoy the lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This isn’t our first time at this property and won’t be our last. We always know what to expect and have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could ask for!
This was perfect! It was perfect size and offered a lot of fun right in the property we came up for a tubing trip and honestly wish we would just just stayed at the house so much fun and such a nice space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful girls weekend!
We will definitely be back!! The cabin was adorable and the property was the perfect location and so much space for outdoor fun! The neighbors were incredible and we spent the whole weekend floating in the lake, playing cornhole and roasting marshmallows. Cortney accommodated us for an early check in as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We had a great family vacation, kids were able to play on the beach, had fun kayaking, great firepit overlooking the water in the evening. Cottage was very nice kids were able to play games hang out during our one rainy day. Great location we made some day trips out to surrounding area during our week there. Property host was accessible and very accommodating. Definitely planning on returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin on the Lake
This house was beautiful and accommodating. The host was very responsive on any quests d had quick solutions. We would love to come back with our kids soon. Thanks again❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation
My family had the best time at this cottage! It was clean and well stocked. The kids loved the beach with all the fun things to do! There was plenty of room inside. We did not want to leave! We plan on booking next year if not sooner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway!!
This cottage was amazing and exactly what our group of friends was looking for! Plenty of dpace for everyone to socialize and to have their own privacy. Could not have asked for more. Cortney was an amazing host and had more than promised at the cottage for us to use. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall 2022
This is was the perfect place for a relaxing weekend. Plenty of space and amenities for all. Clean, organized and thoughtfully stocked. The landscaped yard and fire pit are just beautiful. Looking forward to coming back another season.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Fall Getaway
The property was beautiful and the lake views from both inside and out were spectacular with the fall colors. The house had plenty of space, was very clean with a beautiful kitchen and overall was stocked with everything we could want and more. Many extras like games, a fire pit and kayaks/paddle boards were also a nice addition to our stay. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Overall this was the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What is not love
A beautiful setting, nice house with games, sandy beach, river to swim in, frog pond my grandson loved, swing set, TV’s, tremendous fire pit, kayaks and things to float on and owners have thought of everything to make guests feel welcome and happy. We all hated to leave and have already booked it for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
What a great stay and beautiful home and location! Courtney was an absolutely fabulous host. She was prompt and gracious with her home and the items in it. We wanted to use one of the water toys but it needed to be inflated- Courtney went out of her way to guide us through the garage so we could do so. Our grandsons were ever so grateful. We had a great time! The house was well stocked and we wanted for nothing during our stay. Would definitely return! Thanks again Courtney
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023