Chalet

Otsego Lake Oasis! Spacious 3 bd + loft. Sleeps 12. Separate Private Lake Access

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Loon Golf Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Upper Balcony

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Otsego Lake Oasis! Spacious 3 bd + loft. Sleeps 12. Separate Private Lake Access

HOME FEATURES:
• Spacious, charming chalet. Turn in from West Otsego Lake Drive and instantly enjoy your serene privacy in the woods. Then take a short walk or drive to your private oasis on beautiful, all sports Otsego Lake.
• 3 Bedrooms with ceiling fans, loft, 2 full baths , sleeps 12 comfortably!
• Spacious kitchen with large table for gatherings and games.
• Large living room with 65” 4K TV.
• Spacious front porch deck with dining table, chairs, electric grill and propane grill.
• Fire pit and lawn game area.
• Access to your own 50’ x 70’ private lot on beautiful, all sports Otsego Lake. Dock your boat, relax, picnic and play!
• Swimming, boating, snowmobiling, fishing, ORV Trails, golf mecca and lots of room for outdoor fun. Boat and snowmobile rentals available!
• Free WIFI
• Plenty of shopping, restaurants, festivals and Friday night summer concerts to choose from with downtown Gaylord less than 10 minutes away.
• Party stores and gas a couple minutes from home.
• Just north of Otsego County Park and across the lake from State Park.

BEST OF MANY WORLDS:
• Michigan’s snow belt (Treetops, Boyne, Otsego Club, Shanty Creek)
• Heart of the Gaylord Golf Mecca (30 courses, within 30 minutes. The Natural within a couple minutes)
• Boat, swim and picnic on beautiful all sports Otsego Lake
• Privacy of home in the woods with short walk or drive to private Otsego Lake oasis.
• ATV Trails all around
• Snowmobile trails within minutes
• Surrounding lakes
• Less than an hour, scenic drives to Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Mackinaw Bridge and more
• Catch the fall colors
• Minutes from the Manistee, Sturgeon and Au Sable Rivers for Blue Ribbon trout fishing

Frequently Asked Questions:
Is this a lakefront property? No. You get the best of both worlds. The home is set serenely in the woods with an expansive deck and large grassy area for games and a firepit. Lake access is just a short walk away or less than a 1 minute car ride. Your Otsego Lake Oasis is a 50' by 70' private lot that borders both the lake and a canal. There is an additional firepit with 6 camping chairs on the lake lot. Plenty of room to play games, secure boats on the dock, swim on the sandy bottom or just lay in the sun.

Can you park at the lake lot? Yes, either on the road or on the lot.

How is the parking at the house? There is a long circular driveway making it easy to navigate snowmobile, ATV and boat trailers. There is room for several vehicles.

Does the home have air conditioning. No. However, the home stays comfortably cool because of the tall shade trees.

How is the lake lot bordered? It has a seawall that runs the entire length of the lake front and into the canal. There is a dock you can walk onto and separate steps to walk into the water.

Property manager

Joanne Bava
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please be considerate of your neighbors.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please be considerate of your neighbors.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Gaylord

Gaylord is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve, while Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Loon Golf Resort - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 19 min drive - 11.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otsego Lake Oasis! Spacious 3 bd + loft. Sleeps 12. Separate Private Lake Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Otsego Lake Oasis! Spacious 3 bd + loft. Sleeps 12. Separate Private Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otsego Lake Oasis! Spacious 3 bd + loft. Sleeps 12. Separate Private Lake Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Otsego Lake Oasis! Spacious 3 bd + loft. Sleeps 12. Separate Private Lake Access located?

Situated in Gaylord, this chalet is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Natural Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Otsego County Sportsplex. Gaylord Discovery Center and Pine Baron Pathway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

We loved our stay here. Great home base for all the skiing we did in the area. Highly recommend Otsego resort and this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip North

Amazing time we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time around

Had a great time once again. Awesome place as advertised. Definitely recommend checking it out!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious

Stayed here for a snowmobile trip. House was very spacious, clean, and amenities for most needs. Our host Joanne was very informative providing everything we needed for check in and check out as well as information on restaurants and activities in the area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Place was great, perfect for a golf weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We just left the lake

It was a great vacation and we were able to park our boat in the yard and on the boat
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a Ski Weekend

Great location, comfy beds, clean towels, and a nice big space. Met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

Nice, clean place in a good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay - wonderful host!

We had a great stay at the Otsego Oasis. The house was exactly as described, very clean, cozy, and comfortable. The host was awesome - very communicative and attentive to any questions or needs that we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gaylord Golf Trip

We were very pleased with the location to all of our courses we were playing. The communication process was seamless, and timely. Thanks for allowing us to stay at your cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gaylord

Great for a group or family to stay together for vacation. Better & less expensive than a hotel for multiple families/friends. Quick and accommodating response if there are any questions or concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solid Rental for the Price

I don't think there's much to say, everything was exactly as expected and there were no hiccups, plus the host was very responsive to questions prior to the stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review of Stay

The hosts were very communicative and helped with any question or issue we had. The property was very clean and worked well for a group stay for the week. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H., Adrian, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and comfortable stay

Nice and well maintained home. Beautiful area and close to lake and restaurants. Simple entry and departure instructions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

The owners were very quick with communication and extremely friendly and helpful with activities in the area. The cabin was nicer than it looked like in the pictures. Everyone that stayed there was very happy with the place and will be booking for out trip next year if it’s available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

I must say first, very clean and well stocked. It is a beautiful place, very roomy. We enjoyed the firepit, deck, and I loved that it had washer/dryer, dish washer, and two bathrooms! Kids loved the loft area and the giant tv during the rainy day. We had two boats with us and they tied to the dock wonderfully. We felt secure leaving them there. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY R., Flint USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with a great kitchen and nice sized rooms. We really loved the property.

We enjoyed our family time of cooking together and playing games. We went to the Otsego County Park just down the road and our children loved the playground and played all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soumen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay there

Stayed there July 4th weekend. Loved the place. Property manager - very responsive and helpful. The property has private lake side area, pit, chair - ask property manager for details. We missed it, but you can enjoy there, swimming, fishing, renting boat etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we were looking for our extended family.

The cabin, amenities were as described, with plenty of space and comfortable beds. We were in a great spot for our day trips, Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and Gaylord. We did not use the lake, since we were more focused on our day trips. Enjoyed our stay and would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Perfect Home Base

We (two families) came up for a weekend in Gaylord and surrounding area. This was the perfect home base! We spent the days at Boyne Mountain and Treetops, and also did dinner in Gaylord. The property is private and felt very safe. We loved it! Recommend 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Up North Stay!

The only misleading thing from the listing is we thought it was right on the lake but it was only a <5 min walk to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

SHARON F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not on Lake

The house was very nice clean. However, it lacked the warmth of wall art, towel racks, and the bath light fixture was just bulbs. Home needs updated furniture (all dressers look like grandmas hand me downs. Bedrooms need mirrors. Any water/lake description was very deceptive. This house is off the “main” busy highway and no where near any water. No trails either!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Says "Private Lake Access" but doesn't say its OFF SIE. Mislead by the pictures

House was nice and very clean. Could not even see the lake from the house, let alond park our boat 3 blocks away where we had no sight of it. No beach area for kids. Just steps into the water at the OFF SITE piece of property. Yes, it gives directions to that area but doesn't say its 3 blocks away and no site of the water from the house. Too shallow to park out boat at the dock or the seawall. Not the vacation we had hoped and planned on for a whole year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great memories at Otsego Lake Oasis

4 moms and 6 kids ranging from 4-14 all stayed at the Otsego Lake Oasis. The location is great. You're close to the freeway and anything you've forgotten but the house is very peaceful and isolated. The hosts are amazing! A bed frame broke and they came over in less than 20 min to replace it. They are the nicest people. The communication, the recommendation for things to do in the area, and the packing list provided we're really helpful. The property has unique access to the lake, it's not directly on the property but it's a 2 minute drive. We didn't like to walk because we had smaller kids. The lake access has a dock, swimming area, and a fire pit. It's a nice space. We made some great memories and would stay here again. If it meets your needs you'll have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not Lakeside

The home was beautiful and the host was very kind and always available for questions. However our group was quite disappointed as the private lake access and photos are very misleading. The house is not directly on Otsego lake - the backyard is woods. The “private lake access” advertised in the listing is actually about a 5 minute walk down the main road and through some side roads. When we got there, what the photos perfectly cut out are the homes that are right there…this space is directly in the backyard of another property. We didn’t know where the property lines cut off, and we didn’t feel comfortable setting up our chairs and games, so we just left. We enjoyed the public access to the lake instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by Joanne Bava

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