Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage | Cottage in Indian River

9.6 (30 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Indian River Cottage | Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage

4 Bedroom Cottage in Indian River

Enjoy dazzling sunsets from your deck overlooking scenic Burt Lake!
Home Features:
Our cottage features a bright, open floor plan with a loft. You can relax inside with stunning lake views through the two-story “wall of windows” overlooking the water, or feel the cool lake breezes on the screened-in porch with attached deck. There are pine ceilings throughout and a stone fireplace for an authentic 'rustic' feel, as well as a large, modern kitchen, and full-sized laundry room. The cottage is our family's 'home away from home'. We only rent it out a few weeks a year.
Property Features:
The secluded, wooded lot includes 90 feet of private beachfront. Enjoy listening to the waves wash up against the beautiful smooth rock beach, or take a relaxing swim off the end of the dock, where the lake depth is about three feet, with a sandy bottom, for approximately 100 feet beyond the end of the dock. Burt lake is crystal clear - PERFECT FOR SWIMMING!! A twelve-acre nature preserve immediately behind the property and the 'Seven Springs' nature preserve about a mile away offer great hiking. The property also includes a buoy for mooring small (less than 21ft) boats and the use of both a canoe and a kayak. Two of the bedrooms feature queen-sized beds, one of the bedrooms includes a bunk bed and another twin bed, and the fourth, smaller, bedroom is furnished with a standard double bed.
Area Features:
Burt lake is on northern Michigan’s “inland waterway” that includes a chain of four lakes and four fully navigable rivers. Nearby attractions include Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Bridge, and the charming resort towns of Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Sport and pontoon boat rentals are available at several local marinas. Other nearby activities include hiking, golf, horseback riding, and canoe and rafting trips.
SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The cottage does not have WiFi or cable TV service.
- We are on the windy side of the lake. While the lake is generally calm, this means that outdoor fires and overnight boat mooring are not permitted.
- Burt lake state park is about 5 miles away and has a good boat launch, and several local marinas offer short-term boat slip rentals. Unfortunately, renters are not permitted to use the boat hoist.
- Occupancy is strictly limited to 8 people. We are on a quiet, family-oriented beach, and we want to keep good relations with our neighbors!
Keywords: Lake Cottage

Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage is located in Indian River. Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Beautiful Northern Michigan Lake Cottage has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Indian River has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Indian River, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

Reviews

Kristina W.
Aug 27, 2025 09:23:08 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: We had the best week! The house was great and had everything you could need. Only complaint is all the rocks, zebra mussels and no sandy beach. I do realize not really anything the homeowner can do with regards to those issues. Was hard for my youngest two to enjoy the water, and make sure to bring water shoes. We’ve been boating on Burt lake for years and never realized how rocky some parts are. We still had a great time and kids still ask if we can go back daily.
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