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Lake City Chalet- Waterfront on Sapphire Lake!

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Lake City, MI
  • Lake Sapphire
    1 min walk
  • Lake Missaukee
    4 min drive
  • Lake Township Hall
    4 min drive
  • Cadillac, MI (CAD-Wexford County)
    20 min drive

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About this property

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

Lake City Chalet- Waterfront on Sapphire Lake!

Lake City Chalet
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 3
*LAKEFRONT (Sapphire Lake)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY from DOCK (Dock Available Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*FANS ONLY (No A/C)
*PRIVATE DOCK
*2 PADDLE BOARDS included (Available Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*PADDLE BOAT included (Available Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*WI-FI
*OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND!

Get ready for a breathtaking lake view (see pics). The seating area by the water and the windows on the main level allow you to soak-in Sapphire Lake! Lake City Chalet sits on a cove, so it is perfect for paddle-boarding as it does not experience a lot of lake traffic.

Sleeping 8 with 3 full bathrooms, there is plenty of room to spread out. As you walk in, the yellow, narrow, tall hallway will place a smile on your face. The kitchen is well laid-out with a double sink on the island. Two bedrooms rest on the main level, while the other two are on the walk-out basement level.

Traverse City is just an hour away and Mackinac Bridge is a two hour drive.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

NO air conditioning. There are a couple of ceiling fans throughout (living room, master bedroom) and a couple box fans for guests to use.

ATV's: Yes! You are allowed to bring your ORV. There is plenty of room to park your truck/trailer. There is no riding on the property.

Animals: Deer, squirrels, bear, variety of birds.

Bathrooms:

Master Bathroom== stand up shower with double sink

Bathroom #2== on main floor with tub and shower

Bathroom #3==on walk-out basement level with stand up shower

Beach/Swimming: There is a dock for people to jump off and swim from. There is not a sandy beach area. It's fairly shallow and a sandy bottom (not murky). Another location for swimming is Missaukee County Park Department: 105 Canal St, Lake City, MI 49651

Bedroom Configuration:
Master Bedroom==1 King bed on main floor en suite

Bedroom #2==1 Full bed on main level

Bedroom #3==1 Queen bed on walk-out basement level

Bedroom #4==1 set of bunk beds (so 2 twins) and 1 Queen bed on walk-out basement level

Boats: 2 paddle boards are available for guests to use. (Available Memorial Day to Labor Day.) The paddles, and life jackets are in the storage box at the dock for your use.

Boat Launch: There is a public boat launch only 2 driveways away. Guests are able to bring their own boats to launch and dock the property.

Cell phone service: Verizon has great service in this area.

Distances:
* Traverse City: 1 hour (46 miles)
* Houghton Lake: 37 minutes (29 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours and 9 minutes (212 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 1 hour and 35 in (107 miles)
* Chicago: 4 hours (283 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours (136 miles)

Dock: Yes a private dock. Guests are allowed to dock your boat there. It is approximately 25 ft. long. (Dock available from May 1st- ~Labor Day)

Drinking Water: It is well water. Some guests may choose to bring bottled water for drinking.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: There is a gas fireplace on the lowest level for guests to use.

Fire-pit: Fire pit is right near the water.

Fishing: Some common fish you will see in the nearby lake are . Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes, one is required to hold a fishing license. Click here to purchase your fishing license online.

Garage: Garage is not for guest use.

Grill: Propane grill provided for your use.

Grocery Store: Rogers: 5760 W Houghton Lake Rd, Lake City, MI 49651 (231) 295-1208

Internet: Yes! Free wi-fi is available for guests to use. Broadband is up to 30 Mbps.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: 4 cars are able to park in the cement driveway. One truck/trailer combo will fit along with 2 extra cars.

Pets: No pets are allowed at this property.

Privacy: There are neighbors very close-by. They are both within view.

Snowmobiles: Yes! The MISS-KAL TRAILHEAD, which is a 50+ mile trail system, is just a ten-minute drive away from Chalet. A person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground. Click here to purchase your snowmobile trail permit.

Space: Two level home with walk-out basement.

Televisions: There is a TV in the kitchen area and a larger TV on the lowest level by the bar/fireplace. They will have streaming capabilities and a couple local channels.

Towels: Yes, we provide bath towels. It's always good to bring extra though. We encourage you to bring your own beach towels.

Walk to the Water: There are 20 steps to get to the water. Especially in the winter, please be careful as ice builds quickly and poses potential danger.

Washer and dryer: Yes! Laundry soap is provided.

Wood: Please supply your own wood!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Sapphire. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Lake Sapphire and a 4-minute drive from Lake Missaukee
Lake City Chalet- Waterfront on Sapphire Lake! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

LAKE CITY CHALET (Directly on Sapphire Lake) Open year round!
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Lake City Chalet- Waterfront on Sapphire Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a getaway
Loved being in a cove as the little ones learned to paddleboard alone. Lake was very quiet. Perfect setup for the size and configuration of our family. Kids enjoyed “running “ the bar. We all had a very good time and are considering another stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The house was BEAUTIFUL and so peaceful!! We loved our stay and cant wait to go back😃😃
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House Stay
This is a beautiful house on a beautiful, quiet lake. The kitchen and living area function very nicely although sound travels to upstairs bedrooms loudly. The view on the lake is very peaceful and amazing. We took full advantage of the peddle boat and even the stand-up kayaks. Two refrigerators were wonderful, and the bar downstairs is fun! One interesting note is there are two bedrooms up and two down that was not clear to me in the listing, but it worked out. The two showers are very small. There is no ice maker and no ice cube tray. The locks on the doors are interesting, and we had trouble with the dining room slider. Overall, we had a fanatastic time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Derry Y., Dexter, MI

Underwhelmed
Been to a few properties now and think this was the least nice but most expensive! Location on Lake was not good, more like a pond. It was very hot in the house so bought a few fans to help. Just a bunch of odd things.. like the mystery loft in the master? No dresser in master? No curtains anywhere not even front door that looked into major road! I would move dinning table in front of main, back windows and swap with furniture. Seemed odd that the furniture faced away from the windows and not even facing tv. Would rather have enjoyed meals in front of window to take in view. Positives- Location was great. Close to big and small towns. Lake was very quite. Check out process was nice, not needing to clean the whole house and do laundry etc. Fire pit was used nightly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
We had an awesome time at this VRBO. Everything was very clean and had all we needed for the kitchen and bathrooms. The deck was extremely peaceful and we loved drinking coffee out there every morning. The dock and paddle boards were the perfect extra touch too. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S., michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together
Had a wonderful time. My grandsons had a ball fishing and swimming. House was the perfect size for the 7 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice comfy lake spot.
Enjoyed our stay. The home was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Pictures don’t do this property justice. The view of the lake is beautiful and having multiple bedrooms on both floors, several people can sleep comfortably. The house was clean and stocked with everything needed for cooking, showering, etc., and there was even a closet packed full of board games for all ages. Additionally, the town of Lake City is five minute drive away for your food or shopping needs. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend for anyone looking for a beautiful house in a quiet, peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Good Stay!
We had a very good time visiting this property. The views and outdoor seating options were very good. My father-in-law enjoyed fishing off the dock while my son enjoyed jumping off of it. The lack of AC seemed like it would be an issue when we arrived, but once we got the windows opened up it cooled down nicely and was not an issue after the first day. However, permanent screens in the windows would be a nice addition. If you like ice cream (especially with large servings), visit the Tasty Treat in Lake City. Marty's was a nice option for takeout. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We had all the kids and grandkids there. Lots and lots of room. Grandkids loved playing in water off the dock. We took our kayaks and the kids fished. Kitchen had all the pots, pans, silverware, bowls, etc. Lots of firewood available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben O., Chicago, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a nice time celebrating a friend at this property. Beautiful area with plenty of sleeping options on a (frozen) lake. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, way better than advertised!
We loved our stay there, the house is so big and cozy, with an amazing view of the lake. It was really spacious and well furnished, we did not need anything. We are definitely planning to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
We rented a cottage for the weekend. Had a great time. The view is fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sapphire Lake Rental
Amenities were good. Property was well maintained and spacious. Management was very responsive to any questions we had. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

caroline` t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter lakehouse getaway!
Thank you for sharing your spacious, quiet lake home property and responding quickly with great local hiking and x-country trail recommendations. We enjoyed the best of Michigan outdoors and walking the frozen lake, cooking, and warming up in front of the easy to operate, cozy gas fireplace. The property was also an easy half hour drive to the beautiful North Country Trail in the beautiful Manistee National Forest and Caberfe Peaks. We hope to enjoy it again in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
The home was lovely with plenty of space. The views were incredible and my kiddo loved fishing from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kristie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding/Honeymoon
Pictures were old. Dock needs repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location needs repairs.
The overall experience was great the property and house were nice. The only issues were repairs to somethings in the house. All handrails were loose, bathroom sink never drained well from the first day in the basement bathroom, there was a rug covering up a wet moldy rug in the laundry room and a screen with a big hole in it downstairs. I bought some damp rid to take away the musty smell.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family vaca!
We had such a fun week!! Fishing and swimming off the dock (caught several large bass!!) And watching sunsets while roasting marshmellows. House had lots of room for us and our 5 teenagers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Weekend Getaway
Stayed here last weekend with 7 of my friends & sisters for a girl’s trip and was very satisfied with this property! Beautiful location with a private dock. The built in bar downstairs was fun and it was decently private. One house next door had a lovely couple and no one was in the other house so we felt like we had enough privacy. There was a bit of trash outside and the water was a little murkier than we expected but the paddle boards & paddleboat still allowed us to enjoy the water. We even had a sea plane land right in front of us on the lake so that was an awesome experience!! It is buggy at night but they provide screens you can insert in the windows. No A/C so the two box fans they had were helpful & we also brought a few extras of our own. The house was cozy though and we used the propane grill a couple of times with no issues. Beautiful view. Overall we would recommend this place if you’re looking for a getaway for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay, beautiful home
The Lake City Chalet has an amazing set up. plenty of space and beds, everything clean and working. It also has the best view and access to a very quiet lake. Also nearby to many nice places, it’s an incredible stay and very reasonably priced! Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for winter!
We didn’t know if a lake home would be that great in the winter but it was terrific! They had a lit Christmas tree waiting for us. The lake was frozen so we could cross country ski and ice skate all over the lake. There is a very cozy fire place, too. We had 7 (almost) adults and had plenty of room. The few issues we had were immediately resolved with such kind communication and explanations of it being a new property and the kinks were being worked out. We would recommend bringing some of your own dishes and mixing bowls/utensils if you’re going to cook your meals. Due to covid rules, they can’t fully stock the kitchen until this pandemic is over.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020