Family-friendly holiday rentals in Gaylord

Iconic 5Bd Lakefront Cottage w Hot tub & Kayaks

Large family-friendly luxurious cottage sitting right on the shores of private Five Lakes w/ all seasons breathtaking views & clear water. Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and ice fishing on-site. Minutes from downtown attractions, golf resorts, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and a short drive to Boyne Mountain Ski Resort & up north attractions. Cozy bedrooms, modern kitchen, dining room, comfortable living room, large deck, fire pit, gas grill, Billiard table & HOT TUB with gorgeous lake viewing.

Stunning Cabin - Arcade & Pickleball - sleeps 13

Welcome to Porcupine Lodge, relax with the family or enjoy some time away with your friends! Located 1 mile into Michaywé golf community and 12 minutes from Downtown Gaylord, our cottage provides ample privacy with empty lots on both sides, but easy access to 17 golf courses, 2 ski resorts, miles of snow mobile trails, along with dozens of bars and restaurants. Enjoy the multiple entertaining areas, brand new kitchen, natural gas grill and the Michaywé indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub and sauna.

Morgan’s Cozy A-frame: near golf skiing & downtown

This A frame was built with character, it’s older charm will surely help you rest and relax. However, if you want a renovated space, this cabin is not for you. It’s clean, cozy, northern charm is perfect for the guest who wants to get away & spend some time close to nature. the cabin is minutes from snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, ski resorts, & Downtown Gaylord. More details on activities in the Welcome Binder. The cabins large U shape driveway perfect for hauling snowmobiles and trailers!

Sunrise Vista*NEW AC/Lakefront/Dock/Kayaks/Hot Tub

Sunrise Vista is a family-friendly destination located on all-sports Otsego Lake. Our newly-updated and professionally decorated home is located less than 15 minutes away from nearby golfing at Treetops, and just minutes from downtown Gaylord. Enjoy our lakefront property stocked with amenities such as kayaks, life jackets, a dock, & hot tub outside, with a fully stocked kitchen, new furnace and A/C, smart TVs, games, & shuffleboard table inside. There’s something for everyone at Sunrise Vista!

Waterfront Cottage: Hot Tub, Wood Stove, Scenic

Welcome to Greenhouse Cottage! Relax in this lakefront home on all-sports Buhl Lake! This home is newly updated, professionally decorated & ready to host your favorite travel memories. Just under 20 min from Treetops & Otsego and under 30 min from Boyne & Schuss ski resorts for all your downhill thrills! Trail 4 Access. Mod furniture, hot tub, wood stove, fire pit, kayaks, paddle board, outdoor heated pool (Summer only), and ATV Trails await. Your ideal home away from home is waiting for you!

Big Lake Cabin W Hot Tub/ Kayaks/PngPong/HBO

The "Sunshine Cabin" enjoys ample natural sun year around from its lofty position up in the trees. The large picture window overlooking Big Lake provides a birds eye view (partial view) of both the canopy and lake. This 81’ deep lake has an island and home to many types of fish that's why we brought fishing/recreational kayaks for our guests. The boat launch access is just 1.6 miles from the sunshine cabin. The cabin is secluded on 1.45 acres of trees. The place has 18 stairs to the 2nd floor.

Secluded Getaway: Close to Trails, Golf/Ski Resort

**Message us for a 5% discount on stays 3 days or longer March~April** Welcome to your secluded getaway in the woods. Ideal for couples and families seeking a peaceful Up North retreat. **Snowmobilers, the trailheads are only a couple miles from here and you can ride there 😉 Near the Pigeon River Country, the Pigeon & Sturgeon Rivers, Treetops and Otsego ski/golf resorts and miles of trails. Relax around the campfire after your day skiing, shopping in Gaylord or trail riding. Book today!

Hephzibah’s Haven: Up North cabin with Lake Access

Hephzibah's Haven is a cozy A-frame cabin in the heart of Northern Michigan. It is nestled in a neighborhood of cabins by Otsego Lake. Despite the vintage decor, the cabin offers modern conveniences and a great kitchen! Regardless of which season and level of adventure you are seeking, you will find Hephzibah's Haven to be a great home-base for your time Up North. Guests will have access to Otsego Lake, and all of the Northern Michigan favorites are within 45 minutes to 1.5 hours away!

Happy Trails Haus, Cozy Lakeside Cabin

Step into natures playground in Gaylord Michigan. This three bedroom one bath cabin is located steps to beautiful Otsego lake with access across the street where you can swim, fish or try out kayaking! With a cozy up north cabin feel you also have the amenities of home with Wi-Fi for streaming, a full kitchen, washer & dryer, and downtown Gaylord just a 9 minute drive away! There is an abundance of golf courses close by with some just up the road: Michaywe Pines, The Ridge, and The Loon!

Cottage 7 on Heart Lake - Fresh Reno, Amazing View

Fresh remodel - May 2025! Welcome to Cottage 7 on Heart Lake. This has 1 bed/1 bath accommodating up to 2 guests. The cottage includes a full kitchen stocked with all cookware, silverware, and dining utensils. In the summer guests will have access to shared kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, water trampoline, swim platform, and bonfire pit. In the winter, guests can access Trail 7, directly across the road, for snowmobile season. It's the perfect place for your northern Michigan getaway!

True Nature Lodge | 10 Acres | Hot Tub | Groups

Private log-and-stone lodge on 10 secluded acres, 15 minutes from downtown Gaylord, Treetops golf course, and Otsego Resort and ski slopes. Ideal for groups, wedding guests, reunions, ski trips, ORV weekends, couples, families, and peaceful retreats. Sleeps 20, with hot tub, huge private yard, pond and stream, wide wooded trails, unique games and activities inside, and a fun, relaxing up-north feel. Weddings and family reunions welcome with prior approval. No ‘parties’.

Bear’s Den ~ Hot Tub, 2 Pools,Kayaks,Skiing&Trails

Leave your worries behind at this spacious and charming 3-bedroom chalet, set on a peaceful lake with a private outdoor hot tub. Just 6 miles from downtown Gaylord, this Alpine retreat is perfect for year-round family fun. Spend your days kayaking, swimming, fishing, or barbecuing on the deck, then unwind on the dock or soak in the hot tub as the sun sets over the water. Whether summer adventures or snowy getaways, this lakefront chalet is the perfect Up North escape.