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ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake

Sandy beaches and lake views create a perfect escape at this lakefront retreat where visitors can relax in comfort surrounded by natural beauty

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Island Cove on Sage Lake offers kayaks and paddle boards on tranquil waters. The 4-bedroom property sleeps 12+, with a garden firepit and lake views from every window. Enjoy outdoor games like corn hole and ladder ball, plus a BBQ grill for relaxed evenings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Hale, this resort is on the waterfront. Green Briar Golf Course and Wicker Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loon Lake Nature Park and Sage Lake. Visit our Hale travel guide
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Hale, MI

What's nearby

  • Sage Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • North Dease Lake
    12 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Long Lake
    16 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • The Dream Golf Course
    37 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
    53 min drive - 50.5 miles

Restaurants

  • The Cedar Tavern & Grill
    12 min drive
  • Long Lake Bar
    20 min drive
  • Kenyon's Lakeside and Dining Lng
    8 min drive
  • Timber& Tides Restaurant
    19 min drive
  • Timber & Tides Restaurant
    19 min drive

About this property

ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake

Resort by the lake
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Barbecues, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • 2.5 bathrooms with baths and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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.

Frequently asked questions

Is ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this resort allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this resort is steps from Sage Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Happy Island and Jenkins Lake. Laird Lake and Zerons Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

ISLAND COVE on beautiful Sage Lake Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

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

Perfect for a family getaway with the kids and dogs

Island Cove was perfect for our family vacation. The house fit the six of us (plus two infants and two dogs) comfortably, and everyone loved spending time at the beach, on the pontoon boat, and playing yard games. The check in and check out procedures were simple. It's so rare to find a place like this that ticks all the boxes - great location, easy rental experience, plenty of amenities, and the ability to bring the dogs along for the fun! We'll definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was so perfect in many ways! Nice beach for a 2 year old, a game room for teenagers, pontoon was so fun, and the entire house was very accommodating! We want to come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Beautiful

We loved the location, it was beautiful. We enjoyed our weekend so much and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea L.

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

Weekend vacation

We had a great stay! Everyone in our group had a great time and enjoyed the property. Joe the property manager was easy to communicate with and was very helpful from the moment we booked our stay to the checking out. We look forward to staying here agian in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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

Family Fun

We had a great time at this property. Our kids swam, fished, kayaked, and had s’mores around the campfire. Boat rental was a nice bonus. Was a great place to make memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

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

Stay with friends

Great place, exactly as advertised and great communication with management! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

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

Great stay with family!

We had a great stay - 8 adults and 5 kids and plenty of space and activities for all! Loved that we had access to the kayaks, paddle boards, and pontoon so the kids could try all the activities at their pace. Lake house is great for those that can’t do a lot of steps, something we noticed most of the other houses on the lake had. Great stay will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Great Stay!

Perfect family getaway for a group of 8 adults and 6 kids. The outdoor space is beautiful and exactly as described within the listing. The kids had an absolute blast in the water kayaking and paddle boarding all day long along with swimming off the pontoon boat. Highly recommend Island Cove!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

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

Perfect quiet getaway

The property was the perfect getaway for our family of 7 adults and 4 children. Right off the lake, great views, perfectly nestled fire pit, and great sandy bottom for the kids...need I say more. The accommodations were very comfortable and relaxing. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie I.

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

Amazing

We had an amazing weekend getaway. The house was beautiful the water was amazing! We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Very enjoyable vacation. Wish lake had not been so shallow in so many places

Very easy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

The lakehouse was wonderful! Great little island and all the amenities and outdoor play that you need to never even have to leave during your stay. The owner is one of the best I have interacted with while renting. He is friendly, answers promptly, and takes care of his guests during their stay! Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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

Excellent property

My family and I had an amazing time at the house. There was plenty of activities and things to do on the lake. We made great use of everything available from the kayaks, paddle boards, and pontoon. The house was very clean and there was plenty of space for our large family. We had perfect weather to enjoy our weekend here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Amazing

Our weekend was amazing! The property was exactly like the pictures showed if not better. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We loved taking the pontoon boat around the lake and going for morning kayaking and paddle boarding. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda h.

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

Family vacation

We booked this house for a family vacation with cousins from out of state and it was absolutely amazing! The perfect size, great location, and equipped with so many fun things to do. We spent the day kayaking, riding the paddle boat, paddle boarding, and took the pontoon out and spent the evenings around the fire. The little beach was perfect for our small kiddos, ages 2-12. Joe, the property manager responded quickly and friendly to all my (many!) questions and never made me feel like a burden. Would highly recommend to any family looking for a nice, clean, relaxing vacation :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Perfect Setting

This property was perfect for my group of 10. There was plenty of room for everyone. The slope of the beach was perfect for our non swimmers in the group. We got to try out kayaking and paddle boarding with the equipment that was made available We also enjoyed the pontoon boat we rented. We did s’mores at the fire pit and made a lot of use of the grill. The views from all of the windows was breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at this property for our annual family vacation. We had 8 adults, 5 kids with 1 being a 6 month old. There was plenty for everyone to do from boating, kayaking, stand up paddle boards and paddle boating. The property was clean and there was plenty of room for everyone to sleep. The only downfall we had is the majority of the beds were upstairs with only one bathroom while the master suite is downstairs. To access the master bathroom you had to go through the bedroom, so it wasn’t always convenient. That did not stop us from having a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Island Cove relaxation

We had a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable week at the Island Cove rental. Sage Lake is a beautiful lake to wake up to each morning and a great lake to view the sunset in the evening. Renting the pontoon boat is a must for those who want to enjoy the entire lake experience. Good fishing location to find bluegill, pike, large mouth bass, and crappies. The property is great for families to have their own space while also enjoying family time around a bonfire each evening. Kayaks and SUP boards are available to enjoy and a nice way to explore the lake. Our dog also enjoyed the property as he was able to safely run around the cove and chase off the geese too. Boaters on the lake are friendly and courteous and we felt safe swimming anywhere in the lake. Property Managers/Owners are very responsive, kind, and helpful. We would recommend this rental and look forward to visiting Sage Lake again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory B.

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

Amazing place

We had such a wonderful time staying here. The views are splendid, the home is very well furnished and super comfortable. Throughout the house there are tons of windows that allowed us to appreciate the views of the water on all sides. There was more than enough room in the house for me and my wife, our theee boys, and our dog. Our parents came to visit in the weekend and had their own room. The three boys each got their own bed in the upstairs room above the garage. We used the grill outside and it worked perfectly. We used the outside fire pit down by the water several times and it was great with very nice chairs to sit in. The property manager was very nice and helpful and we had great communication with them throughout our stay if there was anything we needed. While in one of the nicest lakes in Hale, it’s very close to several restaurants which we enjoyed every one of them. We look forward to staying again here next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Meredith M.

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

Nice get away on Sage Lake

We traveled with my family (2 adults, 3 kids aged 6,3, and 6 months) and two other couples and stayed for a week in June 2022. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at Island Cove. The house was very clean and had pretty much everything you need. We spent a lot of time on the beach with the kids, around the fire pit, using the kayaks and other yard games, and especially the pontoon boat. The boat was awesome! We packed snacks and lunches and spent a large portion of the day on the water. We anchored and fished, swam, and just enjoyed the sun. The house isn't as private as it seems as parking for the other property is with this house. As common with most houses in N MI, there is no central air but a few window air units; however because of all the windows and no blinds or shades, the house, especially the upstairs gets very warm on hot days. Even with the AC units running, the upstairs was 85. The washer and dryer were a chore to use, wouldn't start and then didn't spin all the water out, so we just went to the laundry mat. Minor detail but the coffee maker is slow - we had 6 adults so we had to make two pots every day. Check in was easy and any maintenance or housekeeping staff we saw were very friendly. Go to Alwards market and get their bacon, delicious! Crusins Corner Store has ice cream and we'd highly recommend going out to eat at Cedar Tavern and Grill. Large portions, really good food, and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not too shabby

We had 8 people stay with decent comfort. The only real issues were the AC upstairs not being very effective, though it didn't really matter because we were on the lake most of the day and it cooled down nicely at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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

Perfect family getaway

My family and I had a wonderful time at Island Cove. There were 7 adults and 6 kids ranging from 1-11 years old. There was plenty to do for every age. We enjoyed the pontoon, kayaking, paddle boarding, playing in the sand on the beach, bonfire by the water, grilling, amazing views of the lake, running around in the yard, drinks at the tiki bar, and so much more. The shed was stocked with beach toys, life jackets, and fishing poles. The beach had a shallow area for the little ones to play in the water. The bigger kids had a blast kayaking and paddle boarding. The pontoon was perfect to cruise around the lake and we easily found a sand bar to hang out. Communication with the owner/manager was easy and he was always quick to respond if we had questions. Plenty of space for everyone. My only suggestion is to add blinds in the living room/kitchen and in the upstairs loft. It can get pretty hot in those areas when the sun sets and blinds would help prevent the house from heating up. We had one rainy day and so we went to a local bowling alley until it cleared up - tons of fun there too! We would definitely come back because we had an amazing time and loved the property and house. It was stocked with everything we needed. Thank you for the wonderful memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessmine M.

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

Fantastic getaway

Had a wonderful weekend at the cottage! All amenities were exactly as described and more. Beautiful lake! We enjoyed our sunset cruises on the pontoon. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Family vacation

We had an amazing time! All 20 of us!! The property is beautiful!! Lots of outdoor space for all!! Property Management was great address all our questions and requested promptly!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Perfect week of relaxation

Loved the amenities—especially the paddle boards. Layout of house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022