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Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage

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Nichols Lake Sunset from the deck.
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Nichols Lake
Main floor dining area and living room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bitely, MI
  • Nichols Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Star Lake
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Nichols Lake is "No Wake" before 11:00 AM, and after 7:00 PM. Otherwise it's "All Sports".
Quiet hrs. outside before 8:00 AM, and after 10:00 PM. This is a quiet neighborhood, and the neighbors are great/helpful people. Please respect them.
Regular toilet paper only to be flushed down the toilets. No grease down the kitchen sink, please put in trash.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bitely

Located in Bitely, this cottage is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shrine of the Pines, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bitely, MI

What's nearby

  • Nichols Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bass Lake - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Houseman Lake - 16 min drive - 10.5 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Brad Fuzak

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