Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage | Cottage in Bitely

9.8 (10 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Bitely Cottage | Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage

3 Bedroom Cottage in Bitely

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 the 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!
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.
Please be aware that this is not a sandy beach. 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.
NOTE: ALL weeks during June, July and August, are 7-day minimum rentals, and run from Sunday to Sunday ONLY.

Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage is located in Bitely. Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Cottage features Ocean View, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Nichols Lake Sunset Cottage has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 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 Bitely has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Bitely, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Bidet
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Video games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Stair gate
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 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

Teresa B.
Jun 29, 2025 10:26:35 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The cottage was really nice, well taken care of and beautifully decorated. The deck was perfect for coffee in the morning and watching the sunset at night. Everyone loved the Kayaks. We had a really great time.
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