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Winter Adventure Skiing, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing

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Interior
Smart TV, books
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Gaylord, MI
  • Place, Aspen Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Call of the Wild Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gaylord

Located in Gaylord, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 5-minute drive from Aspen Park and 7 minutes from Gaylord Discovery Center. .This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Otsego Golf Club and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Call of the Wild Museum.

What's nearby

  • Aspen Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Otsego Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Bavarian Falls Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China1 Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 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.

Winter Adventure Skiing, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing

Your private lakefront summer escape. Dixon Lake is an all-sports lake, and this 4-bedroom home comes fully loaded for it — kayaks, SUPs, a paddleboat, a dock, and a deck overlooking the water. Add a fire pit, backyard games, and a hot tub, and you've got everything you need for a summer week that nobody will stop talking about.

KEY FEATURES
- 4 Bed / 2 Bath Lake House
- Dixon Lake — all-sports lake with dock and boat launch
- Kayaks, Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs), Paddleboat
- Hot Tub
- Deck with outdoor dining
- Fully equipped kitchen
- High speed WiFi + washer/dryer
- Convenient Location:
Golf Courses (all within 10 min):
Otsego Resort — 7 min | Loon Golf Resort — 10 min
Indoor Golf at Mulligans — 7 min | Lakes Golf Course — 7 min
Michaywe Pines — 10 min | Treetops Resort — 10 min
Downtown Gaylord — 8 min
I-75 access for Traverse City, Petoskey, Mackinaw City

LIVING AREA
- Open layout with natural light and smart TV
- Full sleeper sofa sectional

BEDROOMS
- Bedroom 1: King bed, smart TV, master bath attached, deck access
- Bedroom 2: King bed, desk/vanity
- Bedroom 3: Bunk beds (Twin XL over Queen) + smart TV
- Bedroom 4: Queen bed + smart TV

BATHROOMS
- Master Bath: Full (shower only), all linens + toiletries provided
- Hall Bath: Full

KITCHEN & DINING
- Fully equipped kitchen — air fryer, crockpot, blender, coffee bar
- Salt, pepper, and cooking spray provided
- Seating for 11 (dining table + bar seating)

LAKE FRONT
- Dock on Dixon Lake (all-sports)
- Boat launch across the lake
- 2 Kayaks + 2 SUPs + Paddleboat
- Beach towels provided

OUTDOOR
- Deck with dining for 8 + propane grill
- Fire pit area
- Backyard games: Cornhole, Bucket Golf, Giant Connect 4
- Hot tub
- Circular driveway — great for trailers (boat or otherwise)

Dixon Lake is tucked at the end of a quiet dead-end street — peaceful, private, and perfect for a summer week with the whole crew. Mornings on the dock, afternoons paddling, evenings around the fire. Golf courses, downtown Gaylord, and state park trails are all just minutes away.

A rental agreement is required to be signed upon booking. Outdoor camera faces the entry door for guest and property safety.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please refer to our guidebook for pup instructions

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Winter Adventure Skiing, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place for a weekend getaway with friends. Very clean, plenty of space, comfy beds, and beautiful lake views. Host was very responsive and easy to work with. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corrine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was lovely! Brendan was a fantastic host. Check in was very easy. The house is immaculate and very clean. My friends and I had a great time for a quick weekend trip. We have all already talked about coming back either sometime in the summer or for another winter trip. For folks looking for a nice relaxing spot, look no further!! I’m sure it would be a great spot for ice fishing when the ice is on. It’s not too far from Treetops or Otsego Resort, which makes for a great stay if you’re looking to go to multiple skiing, snowboarding, and tubing spots. I think this property would be great in the summer time as it is right on Dixon lake and near many great golf courses.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brendan’s home was nicely decorated, exceptionally clean, and he provided plenty of towels and pillows. : ) I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and quiet ….went as two. Could be a bit more entertaining with another couple or two. But for what we wanted : peace and quiet! It was perfect and memorable
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place! We enjoyed all the water toys and yard games. The house was perfect, clean, lots of cookware and seating. Close to downtown Gaylord for shopping and dining. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john H.

Liked: Cleanliness
well stocked, clean and as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Up North Retreat!

There was ample amount of communication with Brendan - including an online guide book to review ahead of time as well as it being printed out for you upon arrival! Rooms were spacious, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo/conditioner. We loved the available coffee and additives and the cute s’mores kit they provide. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the lake! We rented a pontoon for our trip and the dock was perfect for it! We utilized the paddle boards, paddle boat and kayaks! Played corn hole and bucket golf - you don’t even have to leave the house! It was super clean, beds were comfy and fit my family of 6 and 2 dogs perfectly with extra space! Definitely recommend and would love to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was absolutely immaculate and spacious with amazing access to the lake. It had everything we needed. The beds were super comfy, the shower in the master bath was huge! We enjoyed our time there with family and only left to get groceries or hit up Alpenfest.Our stay overall was the best we've had and we made memories to last a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bigfoot Lodge

8 adults went for the weekend for a local wedding across the lake at Sojourn. That facility was booked up. The Bigfoot Lodge was a FANTASTIC alternative, and I would say even better than staying on site. The rooms were clean. The firepit in the backyard was perfect - wood and starter bundles ready to go! There is a dock with lake toys to utilize. We rented a pontoon boat for transport to and from the wedding across the lake - able to tie up at the dock without issue. The property manager was reachable at all times. I would ABSOLUTELY utilize this place again. Without a doubt one of the best properties we have stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025