Title: Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116724887&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views (Gaylord)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116724900/116724887/eadd535c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views (Gaylord)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116724900/116724887/8ec90b27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views (Gaylord)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116724900/116724887/cbd2c363.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views (Gaylord)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116724900/116724887/a331b505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views (Gaylord)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116730000/116724900/116724887/2ca21e5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3394 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views Looking for the perfect lakefront escape? This beautifully updated chalet on Big Lake offers everything you need for a relaxing Northern Michigan vacation. Set on 142 feet of private frontage on all-sports Big Lake, this home is ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, or simply enjoying peaceful views from the expansive deck. Step inside to a bright, open floor plan featuring a beautifully updated kitchen and dining area, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a wall of windows that brings the outdoors in. A mudroom with laundry and a convenient half bath adds to the comfort and functionality. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the upper level, while two additional bedrooms are on the lower level — perfect for families or groups. Enjoy outdoor amenities like a private dock, fire pit, beautifully landscaped yard, and plenty of seating areas to take in the view. This home also features central air conditioning, natural gas heat, and high-speed cable internet — ideal for remote work or streaming on rainy days. Whether kayaking at sunrise, enjoying s’mores by the fire, or sipping coffee on the deck, this lakefront retreat makes it easy to relax and unwind. Highlights: • 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bath • Updated kitchen and laundry/mudroom • Spacious deck and private dock • Fire pit and outdoor seating • Central air and high-speed internet • Beautiful lake and wooded views The following is a layout of the home: Main Level Living Area, Kitchen, Half Bathroom, Full Bathroom Upper Level Full Bathroom, Bedroom One/ King (Lakeview), Bedroom Two/ One Queen, One Full Lower Level Second Living Area, Bedroom Three/One Queen (Lakeview), Bedroom Four/Two Full ABOUT US Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 14 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE After booking on this platform, you must enter into a rental agreement with Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan to confirm your booking fully. Access codes and other important rental details will be sent via text seven days before your arrival. This number is how you will reach us if you need assistance during your stay. We are a local rental management company, and our texting software provides the quickest way to answer questions on all our booking platforms. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,394 square feet ## Similar properties ![House | 5 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112560000/112557400/112557371/1ca962a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Getaway pet Friendly Gaylord - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=112557371&PinnedHotelID=112557371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33960200/33960182/ec8c8b65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Michaywe Log Home, Perfect For Large Groups Michaywe - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 161 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=33960182&PinnedHotelID=33960182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44100000/44096700/44096635/29073914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Timber Valley Cabin in the Woods Michaywe - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=44096635&PinnedHotelID=44096635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31970000/31967700/31967647/d7898073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Guest house on Gaylord - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=31967647&PinnedHotelID=31967647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121310000/121303900/121303870/c5a20bfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Dock, Near Skiing: Lakefront Gaylord Home Michaywe - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=121303870&PinnedHotelID=121303870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109381000/109380914/4fbb18c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom cabin located at enchanting Garland Golf Resort, Lewiston, MI Lewiston - Air-conditioning - Toys/games - Living/dining area [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=109380914&PinnedHotelID=109380914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2203-273847 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.00585%2C-84.58659&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aKhrewACZOE_oVfdxl7kMek44Ak=) Gaylord, MI #### What's nearby - Rick Smith Golf Academy \- 6 min drive \- 3.9 miles - Aspen Park \- 7 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Otsego Golf Club \- 7 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Gaylord Discovery Center \- 9 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Bavarian Falls Park \- 9 min drive \- 7.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬9 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Iron Pig Smokehouse - ‬8 min drive - ‪Snowbelt Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views? ### What time is check-in at Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views? ### What time is check-out at Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views? ### Where is Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakefront Chalet on Big Lake – 4BR Retreat with Dock & Beautiful Views Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### TODD M. 11 Aug 2025 #### R & R Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely experience on the Big Lake. very peaceful in the mornings. Great fishing right off the dock. we cant wait to book again. ##### TODD M. ---