Enjoy Fall/ Winter in Northern Michigan - 5 minutes from BOYNE MOUNTAIN - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12157 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Boyne City, MI

Deer Lake
1 min walk
Monument Golf Course
19 min walk
Boyne Mountain
4 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
53 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Enjoy Fall/ Winter in Northern Michigan - 5 minutes from BOYNE MOUNTAIN

Our family cottage is perfect for a Northern Michigan get away. Located on Deer Lake 5 minutes from Boyne Mountain, our 4 bedrooms, 3 pull out couches, 1.5 baths and 1850 sq.ft provide an amazing family experience. The lakeside family room has two 6' sliding glass doors and a wood burning fireplace if we have chilly nights. Enjoy amazing star filled skies and bonfires by the lake. There are trails for hiking, mountain biking and and we are 5 minutes from Boyne Golf Course. We are 5 minutes to the Boyne main ski lift for winter rentals.

Super fast / stable wifi makes working from the cottage super easy... bring the kids and work / study from up north!
Master bedroom features a king sized log bed. Two additional bedrooms have queen sized log beds. The bunk room is an great spot for the kids with a log bunk bed, full sized on the bottom and twin on the top. The room also has a twin day bed and a pull out couch. Perfect for adults as well. Flannel sheets for all beds!!
We are a 5 minute drive to the Boyne Mountain Main Lodge and situated right on the Deer Lake. Beautiful sunsets on the water.. We have a gas grill on the deck for year round grilling... The fully stocked kitchen makes meals at the cottage easy.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cottage's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Deer Lake. Features include a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
Steps from Deer Lake and a 4-minute drive from Boyne Mountain

Enjoy Fall/ Winter in Northern Michigan - 5 minutes from BOYNE MOUNTAIN offers its guests a water park.

This Boyne City cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Karen O'Keefe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Firepit
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

On a lake

Things to do

Kayak
Snow sports gear
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Winery tours nearby

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: 1,689.9 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

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 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

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

Fall Colors Everywhere

Perfect Winter Getaway Cottage

Perfect Winter Getaway Boyne City

Perfect Winter Getaway Cottage Boyne City

Enjoy Fall/ Winter in Northern Michigan - 5 minutes from BOYNE MOUNTAIN Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve T.

13 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lake house

This house was warm and inviting and gave us tons of space to chill and relax. The house has lovely views. I would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

2 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views and great time

Amazing views and great time So relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

dennis L.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great sandy shallow water for little kids...owners have fun in mind with amenities

All the basics...we were all pleased.....12 of us

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

24 Aug 2024

I would stay here again!

This roomy home provides amenities galore! Great sunrise/sunset views over the lake. And the wide shallow shoreline made it especially safe for the children to have endless play. Yes, could pay more attention to detail especially for us summer visitors i.e. a clean grill and deck floor. Although our visit was a summer vacation, I can envision it a great group ski trip stay! Thanks Karen:)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

RACHAEL L., Owosso, Michigan

18 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

What a view!

Pros: -The best view we have ever had renting VRBO -One of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes -The communication was prompt -A five minute drive to town. -Easily slept 12 people -Lots of games -Bird seed so that you can enjoy the birds -Most of the beds were comfortable -Have most of what is needed in the kitchen -Dishwasher -As long as the outside temperature stays below 90° the house stays pretty comfortable -Plenty of towels -Family room and living room and dining area -Nice large gas grill connected to a gas line -Two basketball hooping the water Cons: -Wasn’t the cleanest -Lots of spiders but you are up north -The deck is slippery when when wet but I think it is because the desk needs to be power washed -The house is in need of repairs -The two twin mattresses were extremely uncomfortable -The well water was very rusty and eggy and went out for about 15 minutes* -Inside the fridge the condensation builds up and drains but they do keep two bowls in the back to collect water -No central air -There is a ‘junk’ spot partially fenced off near were the garbage cans are stored. It looks like a collection of odds and ends from a remodel or something. -King bed takes up most of the room and there are not night stands. *When the well went out we reached out to Karen and she let us know it could’ve been that too much water was ran and to wait about 10 minutes. The water pressure came back after about 15 minutes.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles Concrete C.

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away

Super clean everything you need to get away and enjoy yourself

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janet T.

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

14 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

We had a family gathering with all of our children. This house was perfect! The location is amazing and the property is so peaceful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred K.

13 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

The cabin was wonderful and very spacious for 10 people! Campfires by the lake and views were amazing. Glad we brought the boat, the lake was clear and surface was glass most of our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindi M.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Comfy beds, clean, well stocked kitchen….but the real beauty of this piece of heaven is the deck, the dock, and the view! So peaceful and quiet and so easy to get to everywhere. We loved staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley C.

2 Mar 2024

Great location

Pros: Super close to Boyne and Boyne City Spacious with two living areas Loved the assortment of games Large kitchen table Nice fireplace Kitchen appliances worked well, enough plates, etc. Rooms were warm, except bunk bed room Plenty of towels Cons: bathroom needs to be renovated (paint peeling off vanity, yellow stains on floor tile, very old shower) Some of the beds were uncomfortable with thin mattresses With a little work, this house would be great.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Kathy

It was a pleasant stay. Didn’t know that one of the bedrooms has no heat but other than that it was great

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

robyn l.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location!

This was the perfect location for a long weekend of skiing at Boyne. The view from the cabin and wood burning fire places were a major plus. The house was clean and well stocked. We were comfortable with sleeping arrangements but the other furniture, mainly couches, could definitely use an upgrade.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Home Near Boyne Mountain

5 min from the mountain. Great location for a big family. Cozy bedrooms and fireplace with a nice view of the lake. Host was very responsive.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Deer Lake

This property location is perfect!!! Beautiful lake with crystal clear water. Fall colors in the area are amazing! Very close to Boyne, also not far from Petosky and Harbor Springs.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amy A.

9 Oct 2023

Nice Little Getaway

A nice little getaway house. The location was great, the view from the deck was amazing and just a short drive to see the color changes in the leaves. The fireplace was great for a rainy day.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place on Deer Lake

This place perfect for our visit to the area. Very close to everything. The cottage was all we had expected, we were not surprised by spiders or a tree droppings here or there, that's nature...just like the goose poop on the dock. The house is a bit dated but clean and the water worked good. All the kitchen items were right where you might expect them and we had everything we needed. They even had some starting timber to get a fire started. So nice to sit by the fire-lake-stars. Thank you Karen and Family again for everything, Andy & Renee :)

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne M.

4 Sept 2023

Wedding weekend

It was in need of updating and repair. The lake setting was beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammy O.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic view

Kids loved the lake. Had a minor hiccup but Karen handled the issue rather quickly.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Barb S.

14 Aug 2023

Family Get-away

The house is right on the lake and has a beautiful view out the back door. There are many chairs outside plus 2 kayaks, a canoe, and a flat bottomed boat available for use. It’s very peaceful. Inside, there are several areas to gather and a large dining table. The kitchen is well equipped. There are lots of games and books in the house. The owners’ love of sharing their house and the lake is very evident. The downside was the house wasn’t as clean as I would have liked as the sinks and areas around the sinks, the tub and the toilets could have used more scrubbing. There was quite a bit of grime. Appliance surfaces were not wiped clean of fingerprints which is where germs are found. It’s one thing to live in your own dirt at home, but no one wants to live in someone else’s.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

We had a great stay. The depth of the lake was just right for the kids to run and play in the water. The sand bottom was wonderful. The campfire evening was great with s’mores, guitar playing and singing. We loved the party lights on the outside deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sid F.

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Tournament Getaway

We were in town for a weekend baseball tournament. Didn't spend as much time on the lake as I would have liked. Too much baseball! House was set up well, everything needed to have a quiet stay with a very nice shallow wading area right off the dock.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joelle M., LAKE

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We stayed with our family of 7. The lake is beautiful and very peaceful. The hammock, firepit, and dock w/ chairs were great to hang out. Only took out the kayak, but it was nice to have all of the boating options available. The shallow water was great for our granddaughter to play. The house could use a bit of maintenance and a bit more cleaning, but the kitchen was well stocked and the views from the back were great. The water pressure isn't spectacular, but once we figured out to not run more than one faucet, toilet, shower, etc at a time, it worked for us. The house is in a good location for many activities nearby. Took the kids to the waterpark at Boyne Mtn, a nearby petting zoo, and the Raven Hill Discovery Center. Overall, we enjoyed our family time here.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie R.

27 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Family Trip

We had a four-night stay with a family of 11. Ages range from 4 years to mid-60s. Overall a nice trip. Kitchen was stocked with everything we could possibly need, shallow water was a huge plus for young children, and a beautiful view! The bird feeder with provided birdseed was a nice surprise, as we enjoyed seeing unique birds and squirrels. We brought a small gas motor and a trolling motor, and caught about two dozen fish with the provided rowboat. House was also well-stocked with towels, linens, pillows, toilet paper, etc. Karen was always quick to respond to my inquiries, and I appreciate this. One significant con, and the reason for 3 stars, was a mattress covered in mold in the bunk room’s fold-out couch. I contacted Karen immediately when we found it on our first night. She apologized and said it would be replaced, but not until after our stay. She suggested we switch the mattress with a mattress from a different fold-out couch. Instead, I simply folded the mattress back up, as I did not want to stir up the mold or spread it to other rooms, and kids slept in other rooms. (I offered to put it at the curb for trash service to pick up, but Karen said she’d have it taken to the dump.) I don’t own or manage a rental property, but it seems like whoever is responsible for cleaning should be checking fold-out mattresses between each set of guests. I realize you get what you pay for, and planned for this stay to be rustic, but a moldy mattress is unsanitary.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

4 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin

We had a great time at this cabin. There was plenty of places to sleep, a well stocked kitchen, and a great location on a beautiful lake! Would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023