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Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake

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Unique raised stone firepit right at the edge of the lake
Miscellaneous
Beautiful big trees
Cozy living room with wood burning fireplace
Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Gladwin, MI
  • M-30 Roadside Park
    3 min drive
  • Secord Lake Marina
    9 min drive
  • Cedar Lake
    12 min drive
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    62 min drive

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About the area

Gladwin

Located in Gladwin, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from M-30 Roadside Park and 8 minutes from Clement Township Hall. .This beach cottage is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Secord Lake Marina and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Clement Township Hall Park.

What's nearby

  • Secord Lake Marina - 9 min drive
  • Elk Lake - 10 min drive
  • Lake Lancer - 18 min drive
  • Sugar Springs Golf Club - 19 min drive
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camp Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O'Sullivan Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hearth - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Elk Lake Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Secord Township - ‬13 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.

Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake

Summers on the lake, breathtaking tall trees and fall colors, countless winter activities, and cool spring nights around the fire, this chalet-style cottage offers it all. Located on Secord Lake in beautiful Gladwin County. Secord Lake is approximately 815 sq acres and about 40 feet at its deepest point. Anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. Lots of nearby lakes to explore, minutes from state land for hunting, and a variety of local restaurants and bars to try.

The cottage is in the perfect location on the lake, tucked in a slight cove with a sandy beach and unique fire-pit overlooking the water, and ready for relaxing with 6 Adirondack chairs. Wake up to glass-calm waters and take in the view with your morning coffee (coffee pods and tea provided). Be sure to curl up next to the crackling wood fireplace, while cozying up to watch a movie, play games or enjoy the moon glistening over the lake. You'll find a variety of fun board games, a full poker set, activity books, coloring books, stickers, blocks, and puzzles. Also equipped with (3) smart TVs and high-speed internet. The lower level has a large sectional, DVD player, and 55" flatscreen with surround sound so you can have a memorable movie night with the whole family. For those who need to get a little work done we’ve got a space for that too. Equipped with a desk, ergonomic chair, keyboard, and monitor with HDMI cord (second monitor available if requested). Enjoy preparing meals together in the large kitchen, with modern appliances, granite countertops, and a large kitchen island.  A quiet, peaceful sleep awaits in the four sleeping areas with nearly all new Casper mattresses, soft linens, and extra blankets. Two full bathrooms, one sits right off the main floor bedroom and another next to the built-in bunk bed on the lower level, creating a private sleeping quarter for kids or adults. The first floor and lower floor walk out directly to the lake so keeping an eye on kids or running back to grab a drink or extra beach towel is no problem at all. Finally, the large deck, equipped with a gas BBQ, dining for 6, and 3 additional lounging chairs is the perfect place to take it all in.

There are trails within walking distance and access to state hunting land and ORV trails just a short drive away. Centrally located between West Branch and Gladwin giving you easy access to lots of restaurants and shopping. This charming cottage is the absolute perfect place to create family memories that will last a lifetime. Please note: the hot tub is not currently functional. Sorry for the inconvenience on inconvenience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cortney Walker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Sandy Beach Chalet with Fire-pit on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun cousins weekend
Loved the beach area, the fire pit, and open kitchen/living area for fun and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Spot Ever
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was roomy, clean, and had all the amenities you could ask for. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook a great meal for a large crew. There was plenty of sleeping space for all of our guests to have their own area. The living room and bonus living room allowed everyone to chill out and watch their favorite Netflix show. The bathrooms were clean and had the necessities needed. The lakefront property was everything you could ask for. The deck was great for playing games on. The sandy beach was just perfect for building sandcastles and sunning yourself. The dock offered us many hours of awesome fishing. We caught over 100 bluegill and even caught a record setting 22 inch bass! The water equipment (kayaks, paddleboards, floating raft) were enjoyed by all. The firepit is so unique and special. We enjoyed many campfires and smores. It was so quiet and tranquil on this property. Although few, the neighbors were very friendly. I can not recommend this property enough. Thank you for sharing your piece of happiness with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical place
Our 2nd stay and we booked for 2025. We had a couple unexpected bumps that happened that were not the fault our hosts-but they were so kind any way when I told them about it. We love the lake, beach, yard and location. It just works really perfectfully for our little family. Thanks to our wonderful hosts!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The house was the perfect size for our group, everything was clean and the sandy beach was enjoyed by all of us and the water was nice to swim in! The new water float was everyone's favorite for sure. Also the owner Cortney was always easy to get ahold of if we had any questions. Would definitely book again if we go to the Gladwin area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer fun
Loved the house, the swimming, Sandy Beach. The use of the paddle boards & kayaks a bonus.nice fire pit, and view. Overall good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fourth of July Family Get-Away
This was a get-away for my husband and I with our daughter and her family. Our 2 young granddaughters loved the beach and water access, and the firepit area was a beautiful place to hang out. Great property to go and relax and spend quality family time but still close enough to explore some of the area like Frankenmuth. The host Cortney was responsive to any questions and concerns that we had. We would stay here again if we are able to get back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
We were there for a family wedding. We loved the cottage and the location. Very clean and well equipped. Only wish the weather was nicer, so that, we could have used the outdoor space more. Would definitely recommend staying here😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT LAKE HOUSE!
Often times reviews are not accurate, however, this place was truly the perfect LAKE HOUSE. It included all the amenities and was well equipped for all of our needs. Thank you so much to the kind property manager, Courtney for her diligence in making sure that our stay was wonderful. Even any minor concerns were easily resolved because of excellent communication. Will be staying there again next year! The home easily held 12 of us as well as four others who joined just to enjoy the lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAKIM B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fellas Golf weekend
Great central location for golfing and relaxing after! Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This isn’t our first time at this property and won’t be our last. We always know what to expect and have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
What a great stay and beautiful home and location! Courtney was an absolutely fabulous host. She was prompt and gracious with her home and the items in it. We wanted to use one of the water toys but it needed to be inflated- Courtney went out of her way to guide us through the garage so we could do so. Our grandsons were ever so grateful. We had a great time! The house was well stocked and we wanted for nothing during our stay. Would definitely return! Thanks again Courtney
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen I., Grand Rapids Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Family Getaway
A great place for a quiet family getaway. Clean, well stocked. Kayaking, swimming, walking, biking. A short drive away from restaurants, stores.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What is not love
A beautiful setting, nice house with games, sandy beach, river to swim in, frog pond my grandson loved, swing set, TV’s, tremendous fire pit, kayaks and things to float on and owners have thought of everything to make guests feel welcome and happy. We all hated to leave and have already booked it for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, everyone kept busy!
This place was great! We had our children 16,14,12&10 with us. So much to do there and provided life jackets also. I went running in the mornings, safe neighborhood also! Very quiet during the week, noticed that people started to come on Friday/Friday night, so we basically had the lake to ourselves from Monday-Thursday. Great little ice cream shop not too far, dollar general a few miles also. Larger town about 25 miles away, easy travel. Kids hung out in the basement when it rained for a few hours. Made a full breakfast daily, grilled out a few days also. Everything we needed was provided. We all had a great time! Thank you for letting us stay at your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful girls weekend!
We will definitely be back!! The cabin was adorable and the property was the perfect location and so much space for outdoor fun! The neighbors were incredible and we spent the whole weekend floating in the lake, playing cornhole and roasting marshmallows. Cortney accommodated us for an early check in as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the lake
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin is very nicely equipped and the basement and upstairs allow plenty of room to spread out if you are traveling with more than one family. We appreciated having the water floaties and kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sammy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great memories
Very happy. Kids loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Friendly Property
We had an absolutely fantastic stay. This house is well equipped to entertain all. Tons of games, toys, coloring books, books ect for the kids for indoor activities. If the weather is great, you'll be spending most of your time outdoors. The kids (and adults) really enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boards ect. The fire pit is beautiful and cozy overlooking the lake. You don't even need to pack life jackets for the littles. They had a ton in the basement and a wide array of sizing. We had just about everything we needed. We did run into one minor issue and contacted Cortney and she immediately addressed the issue. Super friendly host, great location, well equipped for all your needs. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Awesome property with everything needed to have a beach vacation. Hosts were extremely helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway!!
This cottage was amazing and exactly what our group of friends was looking for! Plenty of dpace for everyone to socialize and to have their own privacy. Could not have asked for more. Cortney was an amazing host and had more than promised at the cottage for us to use. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It was well equipped, the perfect get-a-way for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall 2022
This is was the perfect place for a relaxing weekend. Plenty of space and amenities for all. Clean, organized and thoughtfully stocked. The landscaped yard and fire pit are just beautiful. Looking forward to coming back another season.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Fall Getaway
The property was beautiful and the lake views from both inside and out were spectacular with the fall colors. The house had plenty of space, was very clean with a beautiful kitchen and overall was stocked with everything we could want and more. Many extras like games, a fire pit and kayaks/paddle boards were also a nice addition to our stay. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Overall this was the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin on the Lake
This house was beautiful and accommodating. The host was very responsive on any quests d had quick solutions. We would love to come back with our kids soon. Thanks again❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022