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Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse

Indian River vacation home with patio

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A house with a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by dense forest.
A dining area with a view of a lake, wooden furniture, and a kitchen with a microwave.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Indian River

On lake.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Burt Lake and Cross In The Woods National Shrine. Big Bear Adventures and Seasons of the North Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Burt Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vivio's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's River's Edge - ‬3 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.

Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse

Newly renovated! Located directly on the south shore of Burt Lake with sunset and sunrises, this adorable lakehouse is nestled right next to the water on a 2 acre wooded lot. 3 bedrooms plus large loft sleeps ten with 2 full bathrooms. Brand new hardwood floors throughout main first floor level. Newly renovated bathrooms and bedrooms. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, WiFi, A/C, and a beautiful stone fireplace with views that stretch for miles. Close to downtown Indian River. Enjoy happy hours on the double deck and play in the lake that is on a 100+ yard sandbar to make lasting summer memories.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Burt Lake Waterfront Cottage
Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse Indian River
Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse to the airport?

This vacation home is 18 mi (27-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi (5-min drive) from Devoe Beach.

Does Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse to downtown Indian River?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Indian River.

Burt Lake Waterfront Lakehouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place from the location, amenities, house etc. We have done the inland waterway for the last 20 years. This was probably our favorite place to stay during that time. Would book it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

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

Annual Indian River Retreat

Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with everything you need (might need to bring some plastic silverware) and right on a clean lake. We had such a great time, and Joe was very responsive. It is also close to lots of fun things to do. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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

Great Lakehouse!

This home was exactly what we needed for an extended weekend getaway. The host was always accessible and quick to respond with any questions we had. The home was cozy and located in a great location with a great view of Burt Lake! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Great location on the lake.

We truly enjoyed our stay on the lake. The place was completely stocked with supplies for the week and there was plenty of sleeping areas for everyone. Close by stores and restaurants and given a list of other restaurants in the nearby area. The swimming off the dock was great for my grandkids as the water was only a few feet deep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dena L.

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

Beautiful Burt Lake

The perfect location! My family of 10 had plenty of room and being right on Burt Lake was a bonus. The owners were quick to respond with anything we needed. We are already talking about next year and can’t wait to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sue b.

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

Beautiful view

We have stayed at many VRBO’s and this was by far the best equipped especially the kitchen! Two decks and a dock were awesome for a family.Joe was very responsive and was always available!The view from both decks was stunning! We did not want to leave! So close to stores and restaurants too!! Thanks for the memories- we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful views of Burt Lake throughout the house

This house has incredible views of Burt Lake from the two main bedrooms and the living room, plus multiple levels of decks. The dock is great as well with chairs and shallow water. There is a small beach area with a bit of sand for kids to play. The house was well stocked and clean. The double full size bunk beds are great for kids! Very close to Vivio’s and the state park for a full beach and small playground. Easy to get to Indian River as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Amazing VRBO for relaxing weekend!

Truly had an amazing time at this house, everything was as described in the listing. The view was even better than the pictures! Could spend everyday down on the dock relaxing. Our group didn’t have any kids, but found the space to be exceptionally kid friendly as well. Mostly laid down on the dock with friends and read books and enjoyed the sunshine. Burt lake itself is so beautiful. Hoping to come back again! Really loved it here and would recommend to anyone. Joe was super flexible and wonderful to work with!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Relaxing and fun!

We arrived at a well kept and clean home that was just like the listing described. We had plenty of space for five of us and it would have been comfortable for up to 14 I would say. There was comfortable sitting in the living room, the kitchen had enough space for three of us to cook, and there was enough outdoor deck space to thoroughly enjoy it and not feel cramped. It was especially great to walk from the deck down to the dock and go for a swim. I had my two kayaks and after maneuvering them down one flight of stairs to the dock, the lake was very accessible and we just beached the kayaks at night. It ended up being very central to many things. We went to Petoskey, we played disc golf nearby, we went for a hike, we went to Mackinac Island, and just enjoyed the whole general area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

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

Sunset Cove

This house was perfect for our family. Comfortable with everything we needed. Many nice amenities like super nice sheets and towels. Loved sitting on the deck and looking out on the gorgeous view of Burt Lake. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

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

Nice Place

Beautiful view. Comfortable cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

My favorite vacation spot.

We have been vacationing in Indian River for years and this is our favorite house. Its so comfortable and the owners really attend to the details. Perfect place to relax on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Lovely lake house on Burt Lake

We enjoyed our stay at this lakefront home at the south end of Burt Lake. The house is cute & cozy with everything you need for your stay. The location was perfect for everything we want to do. Joe was great to work with. We plan to request rental again in the future!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Perfect Getaway for Families

We LOVE this place!! This rental is perfect for families. It's clean, roomy, comfortable and has everything you need if you decide to cook/grill your meals. The owners are wonderful to work with and easily accessible. We'll be back :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful lake but trouble with mice

This house on Burt Lake is a lovely location with great swimming and beautiful views. The house was comfortable with everything that we needed. We did have a couple issues with the rental. We saw a mouse in the house on the fourth day of the trip and contacted the home owner about having it removed. The home owner was not able to get someone to come out until our last day of the stay. We ended up leaving a day early as we continued to see the mouse running through the main living area daily. While this is an "up north " home, it was clear that the mouse could enter at will through the front door crack when closed as well as though the holes in the screen on the deck door. We did not leave the deck or kitchen windows open with screens because there were large holes in both. We also had some issue with arrival times. When asked to switch our rental date from a Saturday arrival to a Friday arrival, we complied. Arrival was set for Friday at 4:00pm. We had nearly completed our travel to the house when the homeowner called to tell us that we would not have entrance until 6:30pm due to cleaning still taking place. This was pretty inconvenient as we had basically arrived already and just had to kill some time until we could get in the house. Overall, a great location but I am disappointed in our experience for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casie P.

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

A week with the family on Burt Lake

Our stay at Burt Lake was very relaxing and tranquil. The house was just as described; each room was clean and well suited for our needs. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans and supplies. The bedrooms where comfortable and extra linens where provided. The house does have air conditioning ; however, the bunk room was rather warm. A few small fans where provided. The house does have several decks and seating areas outside. They are spacious and comfortable. The steps down to the dock, on the lake, are steep. My elderly parents struggled with the steps as well the lack of hand rails. Our only complaint was the lack of parking. There are 2 parking spots near the house. If you have additional cars, you need to park upon entering the property, at the top of a hill. Our week at the cottage was wonderfully relaxing. The Glanzman's cottage was a beautiful spot to unwind and spend time with those you love. My family and I look forward to another trip to Indian River, in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura e.

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

The Perfect Family Getaway!

We traveled all the way from CT for this family retreat and it was absolutely worth the trip! The home was better than expected, very clean, neat and updated furnishings. The outside property is so inviting, the upper deck for reading/eating or just chilling. The dock & water was enjoyed all week with swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and watching sunsets. Owners are incredibly easy to work with and communication was very clear with the check in/check out process. It only allows for 5 stars but our family would give it 10! Thanks for the relaxing family vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great house! Great location!

We had a wonderful stay at this property on the lake. The house was clean and comfortable and the outside deck and dock were perfect. The house was very well equipped, too. Pretty much anything we needed was already there. In fact, we typically bring some kitchenware ourselves when renting but didn't have to here at all. I would stay again with zero argument. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Fantastic lakefront rental for summer vacation!

WOW! Awesome lake house with spectacular views of Burt Lake. The house had everything we everything we needed and more. Our family of 10 had a great time. The hard sandy bottom and clean water of Burt Lake was wonderful. We had seven nights of lovely sunsets. House was clean, comfortable and basically spoiled us for the week! Owners thought of everything one would need. Loved all the hooks to hangs things (yes it’s the little things that count). Large decks and docks were great for lounging and dining. Awesome location - close to Indian River town and waterway. Highly recommend and definitely plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Perfect vacation house

The property owners are excellent to work with. The house has so much charm with everything you need right there. They have thought of all the little details that make it extra special.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful time! The house is wonderful. The owners were wonderful as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

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

Summer Getaway

The house was perfect for us to to relax and enjoy each other and in tranquil and wooded waterfront Indian River
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Great Home - Will be Back!!

We stayed for a long weekend and wanted to extend for even longer! The home was exactly as described and in brand new condition - Joe the owner was super responsive and very easy to work with. One, if not the best, rental we've had on VRBO in Northern Michigan! Water was very clear, wind picked up each afternoon, but with the water so shallow wasn't an issue at all. Thanks for allowing us to use your home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

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

Book This Place -- You Won't Be Disappointed

This place is the perfect up north cabin-in-the-woods with beautiful Burt Lake frontage. The house sits at the bottom of a steep hill tucked into the woods. The house was well appointed, comfortable, and perfect for our two families (four adults, and three kids). The lake in front of the house has a sandy bottom and stays 2-3 feet deep for a long way. (The neighbors said the sand “bar” went out for a 1,000 feet.) It is conveniently located close to town via car, and the Indian River via boat. I’m already missing having my morning coffee on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019