Joe's Burt Lake cottage was a wonderful, relaxing up north get away. We were very pleased with our stay. The cottage and lake were beautiful. Mackinac and Petosky are both an easy drive from the property.

Stayed for a week and boated on Burt and Mullet, the place was clean and easy to access. The owner was very responsive and easy to get in touch when needed. The waves on this side of Burt can be a little rough so it is not feasible to dock at the cabin, otherwise there is a lot of stuff to do for any age group.

Stayed for a week and boated on Burt and Mullet, the place was clean and easy to access. The owner was very responsive and easy to get in touch when needed. The waves on this side of Burt can be a little rough so it is not feasible to dock at the cabin, otherwise there is a lot of stuff to do for any age group.

The lake house was just as described. The house was spotless! Furniture and appliances in very good condition. We used the gas grill and fireplace almost every night. Joe the owner responded within minutes to my texts.

The lake house was just as described. The house was spotless! Furniture and appliances in very good condition. We used the gas grill and fireplace almost every night. Joe the owner responded within minutes to my texts.

Great location and beautiful cottage close to many places we visited on our vacation.

Great location and beautiful cottage close to many places we visited on our vacation.

This was perfect for me and my family, 8 adults. Plenty of room for us to hang together or have time to ourselves. The kitchen is great, all spacious bedrooms, screened porch or deck, having a fire was nice on the chilly evenings. We loved the dock, sunsets and looking for rocks! Within driving distance to multiple adventures. We highly recommend this property!! Thanks for a great time!

I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The cottage was perfect. The swimming was ideal with shallow enough for kids to feel safe and not too rocky. We did paddle boarding (brought our own), kayaking, and canoeing. There were great trails in the area to "hike" and town was super cute. The cottage was spacious and had fantastic sunset views. I can't remember a better setup and feel so fortunate to have found it! Thanks for a memorable and wonderful experience!

I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The cottage was perfect. The swimming was ideal with shallow enough for kids to feel safe and not too rocky. We did paddle boarding (brought our own), kayaking, and canoeing. There were great trails in the area to "hike" and town was super cute. The cottage was spacious and had fantastic sunset views. I can't remember a better setup and feel so fortunate to have found it! Thanks for a memorable and wonderful experience!

I love being on Burt Lake, a family vacation spot for over 50 years. This is a beautiful home overlooking the lake. Everything and more (water shoes, life jackets, beach towels) were provided. We did have a few housekeeping issues, but the owner was made aware and kept in contact with me about them. I would most certainly recommend this home, and would rent it again.

I love being on Burt Lake, a family vacation spot for over 50 years. This is a beautiful home overlooking the lake. Everything and more (water shoes, life jackets, beach towels) were provided. We did have a few housekeeping issues, but the owner was made aware and kept in contact with me about them. I would most certainly recommend this home, and would rent it again.

Obviously the pics taken were shortly when the home was built and used on the internet to entice folks today. It seems not much has been done in the way of upkeep. First of all, the place was not clean, we needed to clean, dust and wash before we could settle in. The vacuum was so full we had to empty and clean its contents before we could even use it. So much for sitting in the patio area, it was filthy and we refused to address its state of affairs. As folks who have rented homes all over the country and for many, many years this was a real setback in a relaxing week. You don't plan on cleaning a place so you can at least feel somewhat comfortable. The following day after arriving we had to go and purchase bath towels. My towels I use to dry my car look better than those, that really maddened me since I had to go shopping the next day for towels! Outside we were very limited because the nice sandy area you see in the picture is full of weeds including poison ivy. Trying to coral 2-2 years old from poison ivy can be quite challenging. It's a shame when you look forward to a picture perfect home and walk away with disappointment!

Really enjoyed our visit here. The cottage sits in a quiet spot next to Burt Lake among the trees. It’s very peaceful especially in the evening watching the sunset. It’s spacious and big enough for bigger groups. We had 3 adult couples and 2 young kids and there was plenty of room. Overall we loved it. Here are the pros and cons:Pros: Joe (owner) is helpful and very responsive. His communication was clear and accurate. Location.Private dock. Good swimming. Peace & quiet. Space for 3 maybe 4 cars. Use of the kayak and other beach toys. Everything you need is here. Cosy, rustic cabin feel. Games, toys, small tv/dvd for the kids. (Bring your own DVD’s). Cons:Dishwasher needs an upgrade. Needs some new sharper knives and drinking glasses. The place was not as clean as we expected. We had to clean the fridge, bedsheets and vacuum which was disappointing. This was the main complaint for our visit. Would definitely recommend and would stay again, hopefully without the cleaning issues next time. Thanks Joe!

Obviously the pics taken were shortly when the home was built and used on the internet to entice folks today. It seems not much has been done in the way of upkeep. First of all, the place was not clean, we needed to clean, dust and wash before we could settle in. The vacuum was so full we had to empty and clean its contents before we could even use it. So much for sitting in the patio area, it was filthy and we refused to address its state of affairs. As folks who have rented homes all over the country and for many, many years this was a real setback in a relaxing week. You don't plan on cleaning a place so you can at least feel somewhat comfortable. The following day after arriving we had to go and purchase bath towels. My towels I use to dry my car look better than those, that really maddened me since I had to go shopping the next day for towels! Outside we were very limited because the nice sandy area you see in the picture is full of weeds including poison ivy. Trying to coral 2-2 years old from poison ivy can be quite challenging. It's a shame when you look forward to a picture perfect home and walk away with disappointment!

A beautiful up north cabin on the inland waterway. The cabin has a nice open living area while still providing privacy in the bedrooms. It is towards the end of a dead end road in a wooded area. There is a screened in porch for enjoying the lake while avoiding the bugs. The rocky beach provided hours of stone skipping fun for the kids, along with the kayak and canoe.

Really enjoyed our visit here. The cottage sits in a quiet spot next to Burt Lake among the trees. It’s very peaceful especially in the evening watching the sunset. It’s spacious and big enough for bigger groups. We had 3 adult couples and 2 young kids and there was plenty of room. Overall we loved it. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: Joe (owner) is helpful and very responsive. His communication was clear and accurate. Location. Private dock. Good swimming. Peace & quiet. Space for 3 maybe 4 cars. Use of the kayak and other beach toys. Everything you need is here. Cosy, rustic cabin feel. Games, toys, small tv/dvd for the kids. (Bring your own DVD’s). Cons: Dishwasher needs an upgrade. Needs some new sharper knives and drinking glasses. The place was not as clean as we expected. We had to clean the fridge, bedsheets and vacuum which was disappointing. This was the main complaint for our visit. Would definitely recommend and would stay again, hopefully without the cleaning issues next time. Thanks Joe!

A beautiful up north cabin on the inland waterway. The cabin has a nice open living area while still providing privacy in the bedrooms. It is towards the end of a dead end road in a wooded area. There is a screened in porch for enjoying the lake while avoiding the bugs. The rocky beach provided hours of stone skipping fun for the kids, along with the kayak and canoe.

We were pleasantly surprised when we entered this house for the first time. Such a great view of the lake! The living space and home accommodations were everything we expected and more! What we didn't know prior to coming was that the home is on the windy side of the lake. This was a bummer cause that means limited boat use, no bon fires, and yes, lots of wind! The weather was already very chilly anyways, so having the extra wind precautions that was kind of a bummer! Overall, we made the best of it. The kids enjoyed the very rocky beach and had fun collecting rocks in buckets and playing in the shallow part of the water. Loved the easy access to the lake, from the house; and there is a sandy beach nearby that we drove to one of the days. Great location, beautiful clean home. Overall a wonderful time.

We were pleasantly surprised when we entered this house for the first time. Such a great view of the lake! The living space and home accommodations were everything we expected and more! What we didn't know prior to coming was that the home is on the windy side of the lake. This was a bummer cause that means limited boat use, no bon fires, and yes, lots of wind! The weather was already very chilly anyways, so having the extra wind precautions that was kind of a bummer! Overall, we made the best of it. The kids enjoyed the very rocky beach and had fun collecting rocks in buckets and playing in the shallow part of the water. Loved the easy access to the lake, from the house; and there is a sandy beach nearby that we drove to one of the days. Great location, beautiful clean home. Overall a wonderful time.

We spent our 40th anniversary along with another couple at this lovely lake house. The Decour was homey and friendly with many antiques. Lots of Lodge Decour which we love made us feel right at home. you never felt like you were in someone else's home but your own. Very kid friendly with lots of ample supplies available for kids and adults to entertain theirselves. We enjoyed putting the puzzle together that was there at the house and sitting in the living room enjoying the fireplace and the amazing view of the lake. I actually read a book. We were there when it was a little bit cold but we still were able to Wade in the water and collect stones to bring home. The owners have thought of every possible thing to make your stay more pleasant Even water shoes of all sizes for the beach are available in the screen room. The price for this home and what you get was the BEST we found in the area. The large spacious bedrooms are far from each other which make this a great retreat for couples. Tons of privacy if you want it and together space, if you don't. For some people a con may be that there is not Wi-Fi or a large screen television but for us it was wonderful to revert back to actually communicating with each other and not using handheld devices to entertain ourselves. The guys golfed at the Indian Lake course twice and loved it. We loved the house so much we only did site seeing one day during our 5-day stay. We hope to be able to come again and enjoy this beautiful home.

My extended family and I had the pleasure of staying in this comfortable lake front house in June of 2015. It was everything we hoped. Cool mornings, warm days and beautiful evenings, combined with the view of the lake and the deck over looking it, made for a great week. The house had more than enough room for our group of five adults and four teenagers. The dock into the lake was a big hit. There are so many things to do and see within a short drive, we had plenty of choices. We would definitely return to Burt Lake and to this house.

My family and I enjoyed the location of this Burt lake Cottage very much. It was a comfortable house with plenty of room for the adults and kids to have a great vacation. The views are spectacular. There are things to do in town, or just sit at the lake and enjoy the calm. We would go back to Burt Lake and this cottage.

Our extended family of eight stayed at this beautiful location. It was more than comfortable for that size group with a great floor plan. We loved the big and well-stocked kitchen, comfy great room, big deck, the dock for swimming, the canoeing and the amazing sunsets! Great location as it is close to Petoskey and Mackinac Island. Even the little town of Indian River offers some fun shopping and eateries, we enjoyed our waitress and the laid back atmosphere of "The Inn Between" as well as the food. An overall great family vacation!!

My family had the opportunity of renting this property the 1st week of June. The property is beautiful and the cottage is very well maintained. It's a perfect place for a family vacation. The bedrooms were big and accommodating for all 6 adults and 3 small children. The 3 bathrooms were extremely helpful at bath time! The kitchen is completely stocked with all pots/pans, dishes, etc that we needed and was large enough to fit our entire family. The cottage is centrally located to all the places we visited (Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix) and the lake is great for fishing (or swimming when it warms up.) We will definitely be taking more family vacations to this property in the future!

The rental was perfect. Exactly as advertised with no surprises. The facility was clean with a nice floorplan layout and well stocked with kitchen supplies. The lake was beatiful. This is a great location in Michigan within 45 min is many different options for Dining, Shopping, etc. A definite place to revisit

Our family spent a week here in Aug 2009 and had a fantastic time! The home is an open floor plan and so beautiful; and Burt Lake is amazing! Every amenity we could have wanted was here - dishes, linens, w/d, screened porch, deck, grill, peace and quite and more. It's also the cleanest, most beautiful lake in Michigan! We swam in crystal clear waters, jet skied, water skied, water tubed, fished and laughed for hours every day. If you want to get away from it all and reconnect with your family, this is the place! Thank you for extending your beautiful home to us. Joanne Holton