Cozy Vintage Cottage on Big Lake (yes, that's the name of the lake)

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Laundry

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Sears, MI

Lake Maloy
‪8 min drive‬
Eight Point Lake
‪22 min drive‬
Crooked Lake
‪25 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Little cottage (400 sq. ft.) will remind you of going to Grandma's cottage. Main living area is a combination kitchen, living and dining room, open to the rafters. Lakeside bedroom has a double bed, roadside bedroom has a twin bed with a twin trundle bed. The double bed size futon in living room provides additional sleeping area. Bathroom has a single stall shower.

TV, DVD player, some DVDs, books, games and cards are stocked for a rainy day.There is no Wi-Fi or cable. The lakeside of the cottage is open for a lake breeze, there is a ceiling fan in main room. Each bedroom also has an oscillating stand fan.There is no air conditioning.
Towels and bed linens are provided along with some basic kitchen condiments, grilling spices and grilling tools.
Outside amenities include a dock with a sandy swimming area, rowboat, paddle boat, fire pit, picnic table and a gas grill. Firewood is for sale locally. Rental rate is $90.00 per
night plus the 6% state required use tax (total of $94.40)
There is a three night minimum stay.

Big Lake is a deep, spring fed all sports lake with a public access if you bring your own boat. Nearby Evart is the home of the Dulcimer and non-electric music festival in July, as well as the Woodcarvers Festival in June. It also has a Saturday farmers market and free concert. Rafting, tubing, and kayak trips are available on the nearby Muskegon River. The Pere Marquette State Trail is two miles from the cottage for hiking and biking. Lake Michigan is about 1 1/2 hours away for a nice day trip.

Property manager

Lin

Languages

English

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Laundry

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sears

Located in Sears, this cottage is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Maloy and Tubs Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Birch Valley Golf Course.

Sears, MI

What's nearby

Lake Maloy - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
Eight Point Lake - 22 min drive - 12.0 km
Crooked Lake - 25 min drive - 21.4 km
Ferris State University - 50 min drive - 51.3 km
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 53 min drive - 72.5 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Sixth & Main Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪B C Pizza - ‬13 min drive
‪Mishler's Drive In - ‬13 min drive
‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Vintage Cottage on Big Lake (yes, that's the name of the lake) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Vintage Cottage on Big Lake (yes, that's the name of the lake)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Vintage Cottage on Big Lake (yes, that's the name of the lake)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Vintage Cottage on Big Lake (yes, that's the name of the lake) located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Maloy and within 6 miles (10 km) of Orient Township Hall and Birch Valley Golf Course. Tubs Lake and Woods Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eddie B.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Fun Trip at a Cabin in Sears, MI

Had a great time in this small cabin in Sears on Big Lake. Caught some fish, went to town, hungout, relaxed, peaceful, and quiet. It was a nice vacation. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a little cabin up north.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary S.

8 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not good

Getting there was fine. It was hot and with windows open and all fans on still hot. There were no comfortable chairs just table chairs. There was a long list of what you were supposed to do before you left. It wasn’t the cleanest. There were no doors on the bedrooms just a wall between. Nice view. I liked sitting and watching the boats on the water. Would I go there again. No

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

6 Jul, 2024

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

Relaxing at the Lake

We had a great stay at Lin’s cottage. It’s nothing fancy and just the basics- but all we needed! It was a great opportunity for our little family to unplug and spend some time together. My son loved the paddle boat and looking at fish off the dock. We did an easy drive to Lake Michigan one day and enjoyed the fireworks on the lake. Lin was easy to communicate with and check in was super easy. Thank you! :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAE F.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Great Spot

My son and I stayed a few nights, and this place is awesome! And great fishing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

30 May, 2024

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

Amazing!!

The cleanest rustic cabin we've ever stayed in. Lynn is amazing! We look forward to booking again. We loved everything about our stay. Thank you soo much for sharing this amazing treasure with us.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Casey B.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Just the basics

Just be aware there is no insulation in this place. If you go in the summer there are only fans for A/C, and you if you go in winter I saw only 1 heater for the whole place. Me and a buddy just needed somewhere to sleep each night while we were up riding motorcycles for the weekend, so it was fine for us, but I won’t be bringing my girlfriend here anytime soon. I have Verizon and only had one bar… would have been nice to see Wi-Fi offered.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N., Chicago, IL

6 Sept, 2023

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

A cozy getaway...

The cabin has everything you could need and sits on a very quiet lake. Lin communicated everything very well and was easy to work with. The place was very clean! We used the paddle boat and fire-pit daily, did some fishing, and mostly just relaxed. I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim d.

25 Jul, 2023

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

A little tight for 4 adults

The accommodations had everything and more. The owner anticipated every need in the kitchen, bathroom and things to do. The lake is clean and clear. Great fishing - caught pike and bass. Highly recommend the location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

12 Jul, 2023

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

Getting Back to Nature

Wonderful stay with easy water access for kayaking and a nice fire ring for evening fires.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cade W.

5 Jul, 2023

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

Weekend trip

The cottage was an awesome stay with a beautiful view every morning. The pedal boat was a blast and the lake was enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Great little get away

GREAT LAKE ACCESSIBILITY right off the dock fishing ,two boats.Very clean and furnished with everything you need.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelae O.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Awesome getaway

I took my two daughters 23 & 13 for their birthday getaway. My youngest caught tons of fish and we absolutely loved the paddle boat!! Friendly neighbors and quiet atmosphere!! We will be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

1 Oct, 2022

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

Fantastic!!

What a fantastic retreat right on the lake! Our 50th anniversary was extra special because of the care and thoughtfulness of Lin. I only wish this place was closer to our home. Lin's place would be an annual event. Rick & Cheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

23 Aug, 2022

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

Birthday weekend trip

There's nothing glamorous about this little cottage but it has EVERYTHING you could possibly need. The beds are very comfortable and the living/ dining kitchen area is setup to give plenty of space for a small cottage. The views are breath taking and the lake is great for swimming and fishing. My grandkids loved it as much as we did and asked if we would take them again next year. I couldn't think of a better way to spend our birthday weekend. Thank you for the wonderful experience Lin!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

27 Jul, 2022

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

Husband/Wife Getaway

Small quaint cottage equipped with more than I could have imagined! Windy which was nice kept the cottage cool. Great little place to get away and get back to nature❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Cathie N.

27 Jul, 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Second time not the charm.

Stayed here twice. First time 5 stars. This time no. Mouse poop in one of the beds (really?) and even though checkout was ten, lawn company showed up at 8:45, asked us to move our cars (nowhere else to put them), had a talk with an employee, who then called the host who called me to tell me I HAD to let them mow. Left shortly after 9. Not nice. Won’t be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

26 Jul, 2022

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

Great

We had everything needed for our stay.Its a great location and a great host.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee M.

4 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect getaway

We really enjoyed our stay, it was the perfect getaway for the weekend. The fishing was great, especially off the dock, and the kids loved playing in the water (they even met some friends to play with Nextdoor). We look forward to renting again with Lin! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

8 Jun, 2022

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

Nice little cottage

A nice basic little cottage right on the lake. If you’re looking to stay at a waterfront property that’s affordable, this is a great option! We enjoyed our second stay here this year. Great communication from the host and easy checkin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

laura w.

24 May, 2022

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

excellent fishing

excellent fishing, owner of the property included a lot of extras and welcomed us with a hand written note.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

21 May, 2022

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

Great

Everything was Just as promised. Great lake ,two boats for use and everything needed was provided.The only thing you need to take is clothing and food.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Saline, Michigan

22 Sept, 2021

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

Magical

This simple sweet cabin is so close up to the water that you feel secluded even though it's in a cluster of cottages. I go there to write and it is perfect for this because it has a table directly overlooking the water. This place would also be greta for kids or couples to play in the water. I love this little place so much. I intend to go back every year. The people around are also lovely.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mark D.

8 Aug, 2021

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

Quaint Cottage next to Beautiful Clean Big Lake

We enjoyed our stay in this small cottage only a couple steps away from all sports Big Lake. The cottage had the basic necessities inside (but no a/c). Outside we enjoyed the paddle boat and row boat that came with the rental and a relaxing swim from the dock in the clear water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L., Wyoming, MI

7 Aug, 2021

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

Perfect size

Cottage was perfect for myself and 3 grandchildren. They only issue was there is a lot of seaweed and kids did not want to play and swim through it. Not as sandy as understood. Thank goodness for the paddle boat!! Great fishing for the kids.