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Bluegill lake -Lake front retreat

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A single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small shed.
A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a window overlooking a lake, and a dining table with chairs.
A lakeside dock with a wooden deck, a small boat, and a picnic table.
A living room with a door leading to a lake view, a couch, a lamp, a rug, and a sign on the wall.
A Golden Tee arcade machine in a hallway with beige walls and a carpeted floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Harrison, MI
  • Place, Bluegill Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Harrison

When you stay at this vacation home in Harrison, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Bluegill Lake and Long Lake. .This beach vacation home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Half Moon Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tamaracks Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Bluegill Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Half Moon Lake - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 12 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Houghton Lake - 21 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Airport Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Up North Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr Vetoes Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Trails End Restaurant and Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bluegill lake -Lake front retreat

Lakefront, fishing, row boat, kayaks enjoy and relax. Three bedrooms one bathroom, plenty of space, and things to do. Fire pit right out the back door. Great WiFi for you work from home individually trying to get in a couple of days away from your home office. Extra monitor, mouse, and keyboard available bring your our cords and/or docking station. Flat top grill and charcoal grill available - you must clean. I try to supply condiments and spices, so you don't have to bring those things with you. Minutes from Harrison, close to many ORV/snowmobile trails. Golf course within 1 mile. The lakefront next to the dock is clear water and pretty sand for swimming. Lots of fish. This is a no-wake lake, the boat launch is within walking distance. Parking for three/four cars, maybe a trailer or two as well.

ABSOLUTELY No smoking, Fires in the wood stove, events, or parties You will be asked to leave with a financial penalty and forfeit of any prepaid funds.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Do not use wood stove, ABSOLUTELY no smoking! or parties You will be asked to leave with a financial penalty and forfeit of any prepaid funds.
Also please do not trespass on the neighbor's property for any reason.
No Strong-smelling foods or frying fish in the kitchen this should be cooked outside as smells linger and can't clean odors prior to next check in.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Note from host: May consider 1 large dog please ask me.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bluegill Lake Front Retreat
Bluegill lake -Lake front retreat Harrison
Bluegill lake -Lake front retreat Private vacation home
Bluegill lake -Lake front retreat Private vacation home Harrison

Bluegill lake -Lake front retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet stay. Plenty of room for our daughter and her friends and everyone was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place to stay, great comuncation from owners and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a great time and the location is perfect for up north.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, everything you need. Definitely keep in mind for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Our family had a great time. There was something for everyone - 1 year old all the way to the adults. We are definitely excited to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

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

Great little place.

Every thing about this place was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was convenient clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ckinney1973 K.

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

A+++ vacation spot

We've stayed here multiple times, it's always a great retreat on a quiet lake. There's plenty to do, the property is clean, and the house is large enough to accommodate 8 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home! We were there only for a day to attend a wedding. I would definitely come back again with the family to enjoy the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

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

Love this place.

Second time here and everything was wonderful again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Amazing trip

Everything was perfect and being right on the water was amazing. The host is very helpful. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Jan. Ice fishing getaway

We enjoyed our stay, the cabin was perfect! Very clean and we loved the location. We definitely would like to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the lake house! My family made so many memories! Thank you again, we hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place for a weekend getaway! Cabin was clean and well stocked with anything you may need. Host is very responsive with any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

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

Amazing!

A great place to stay! The cabin was so cute and cozy! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

john m.

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

Loved it.

Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

We really enjoyed getting away here. Quiet, comfortable, and relaxing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Very Nice Cottage

Cottage is extremely clean, comfortable, would book again and recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melody P.

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful stay. Very nice home and scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Nice summer getaway

This home had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We loved how quiet and peaceful it was on this small lake. I hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

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

Perfect Getaway

This little Lakehouse is perfect for a getaway. Super quiet area, peaceful, the lake is gorgeous, and the beds were so comfortable. Slept great! Would absolutely book again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria H.

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

Amazing Property!

It was beautiful property! Well organized, my son had so much fun and being 5 months pregnant it was very comfortable stay for me. We would love to come back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

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

Beautiful Cottage

This cottage was the perfect place for our gathering. Right on the water. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN L.

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

Sweet place

Best home, we have stayed at, stocked well , great beds and linen, really nice view Well done Home Owners !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024