Title: Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6023585&destination=Harrison%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=89394763&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach ## Photo gallery for Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach ![Exterior - Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach (Harrison)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89400000/89394800/89394763/w892h683x66y0-6e4f0bb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach (Harrison)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89400000/89394800/89394763/w904h683x60y0-2a5b7e37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach (Harrison)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89400000/89394800/89394763/c3c86e83_edited_5d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach (Harrison)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89400000/89394800/89394763/w519h683x257y0-b47ac4d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach (Harrison)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89400000/89394800/89394763/w529h683x258y0-c0425fed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On peaceful Bertha Lake, this cozy beach house invites you to unwind. Enjoy the private beach, outdoor activities like fishing and skiing or snuggle up next to a bonfire with s'mores by the lake. Inside, relax in the living room with a fold-out couch and TV or cook up something delicious in the kitchen. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach Wake up to a beautiful sunrise on peaceful Bertha Lake. Enjoy your time on the private beach, off the dock, or with the many outdoor activities Clare County offers. Children love to play in the sand on the beach or go swimming off the dock. Bertha Lake is home to many fish ready for the catching! Based on the season, fishing, skiing, tubing/sledding, golf, or off-road trails are all options. Back at the beach house, cozy up next to the bonfire and enjoy some s'mores on the lake. The space When entering the property, you will walk down the stairs to the main entrance. When entering the house, you can hang your coat up on the coat hanger behind the door. As you walk in, you will see the kitchen, coffee bar, and a beautiful dining area. Off the dining area are the sliding doors that lead to the porch and gazebo, which are great areas that overlook the lake. To the left of the kitchen, when you walk in, is the living room, which includes a fold-out couch and TV. The two bedrooms are connected to the living room. One room has a queen bed and the other has a full bed. The bathroom is also connected to the living room and includes a shower/bathtub, toilet, and sink. Shower and beach towels are both available. Guest access You will have access to the entire beach house and the backyard. The private beach and dock are also available to our guests. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Boat ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/52900/52832/24c9ae8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn Clare Clare - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 7.8 Good 1,002 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=52832&PinnedHotelID=52832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Business centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890300/890226/f3d41e23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Clare Hotel Clare - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.4 Very good 392 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 30 Apr - 1 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-30&endDate=2026-05-01&selected=890226&PinnedHotelID=890226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5120/b75821f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mt Pleasant Mount Pleasant - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.8 Good 1,001 reviews £63 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=5120&PinnedHotelID=5120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/855400/855318/6669899e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Mt. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area Harrison is home to this cottage. Snow Snake Ski and Golf and Eagle Glen Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Clare County Fairground and Brookwood Park. [Visit our Harrison travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harrison.dx6023585) [View more Cottages in Harrison](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harrison-Cottages.d6023585-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.93464,-84.90198&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qzdkGjleeO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40W%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSDSBSDUDSBUDQDSFSDSFQDSFSFQFQFSFSFQHOHQFQHQHOHQHOHOHOJOHOJOHMLMHOJMJMLKJKJMJKLMJKLKLIJKLKLGLILILILGNILGLGLGNGLENELENELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLFLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJJJJJLJNJLJLJLHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHNFPHPFPHPFNFRFRHPDPFRFRDPFRDRDRDRDRBRDTDRBRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%40T%40V%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FVAT%3FRATATATATARATATCRCTCTCRCTCRCTERERCRERETERERGREPGRGREPIPGRGPGNIRGPINGPIPINKNINININKNINKLKNKJKNKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMHMFMHMHMFOHMFMDMFODMDODMDODODMBOBODO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMIOGMGMKMGMIMIMIKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKKMMKMKMIMMOIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIOIQIQGOIQIQGQGQGSGQGQGSESGQESGSESESCUESESCSEUCSCUCSCUCUASAUCUASAUAUAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j19uGTTJIWHHD90BISArmyoXtvg=) Harrison, MI ### What's nearby - Bertha Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Soaring Eagle Waterpark 32 min drive \- 36.4 miles - Central Michigan University 34 min drive \- 37.2 miles - Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort 34 min drive \- 37.7 miles - Houghton Lake 39 min drive \- 45.1 miles ### Getting around - Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Swiss Inn 12 min drive - K's Diner 17 min drive - Conley's Cafe 17 min drive - BJ's Buckhorn Saloon 15 min drive - Kathy's Pasties 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach? ### What time is check-in at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach? ### What time is check-out at Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach? ### Where is Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Payne's Lakeside Cottage with Private Beach 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 17 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shay W. 17 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was cozy and nice. Loved the lake view out back ##### Shay W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Julie S. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House is very comfortable, view of lake from deck in the morning is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay ##### Julie S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### 20\_Mustang\_02 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time staying at this beautiful lake house. The house was very clean. Perfect little getaway! ##### 20\_Mustang\_02 Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### BRIAN L. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Had a great time, comfortable and scenic ##### BRIAN L. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### 20\_Mustang\_02 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an awesome guys trip. Fishing was good, house was clean, the hosts are very responsive. We cannot wait to stay again! The only downside was no air conditioning and it was over 100 degrees, but we survived. ##### 20\_Mustang\_02 Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James A. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend away The wife and I loved the place! It sits on a nice little lake in a quiet neighborhood. Would love to return when the weather is warmer and kayak the lake. ##### James A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale H. 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend Very clean and well taken care of. Provided everything a person needs and then some. Has a beautiful view of the lake. ##### Dale H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten N. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Girls weekend It was truly amazing.everything about the place was wonderful.clean,quaint.stocked.comfy beds.i wish we could of used the paddleboat..didn’t have direct contact to ask…restaurants and grocery 20 min away.my BF and i will def.return.. ##### Kirsten N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail N. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin in Harrison By far the cleanest, well organized well equipped cabin. The lake was a good kayaking no wake lake. Being the 4th of July week, the neighbors had an abundance of loud fireworks! But they stopped by 11\. I would highly recommend this cabin. ##### Gail N. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerri W. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Place This a great place to hang out, take a side by side ride, or fish. Beds are super comfy, living area had a great couch to watch some netfix and the kitchen was fully stocked with whatever you might need to cook. Our favorite area was the gazebo! All the lights placed around make the night ambiance beautiful! If you come across a couple big baby gates for the deck that would be the only missing item. To keep the kids and dogs in. If you come with your four legged friends, like we did bring long leads. Theres a couple huge dogs on one side that were not impressed with are little guys. There are atv trails that will bring you to the Leota trail head. Or you can trailer over to trails end pub and head out from there. Go in after! Super good food and cold beer! The owner is a hoot! Gave are grand daughter all kinds of snacks to keep her happy. We never did have a fire but was set up and ready to go. The hosts were very responsive and friendly! Go here! You will be happy and relaxed! ##### Kerri W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime G. 10 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place. Would like to come back in the summer :) ##### Jaime G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy K. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy We had the best time,very beautiful home and very clean. The grandkids absolutely loved the beach and the kayaks. Had lots of firewood and gas grill was clean and ready to be used. Loved the deck and the gazebo!! ##### Kathy K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rebbecca 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cute cabin. ##### Rebbecca Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason R. 12 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The weekend away This property is amazing and would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a 2 bedroom cottage... ##### Jason R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Dee B. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Cottage on Bertha Lake Cottage was very nice, however the grassy areas, beach and paddle boat need attention. ##### Dee B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy D. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay We needed a place to stay that allowed our pup to join so we could attend a wedding for a family member. This was our first Vrbo experience and did not know what to expect. We were very happy with our stay and appreciated our host’s thoughtful details. ##### Betsy D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy G. 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Lakeside Cottage My husband and I were very pleased with this modern cozy cottage. We were there in the middle of the week so it was very quiet with few neighbors at the lake. Well supplied, clean with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Will definitely come back! ##### Kathy G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUE S. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Ritz Beautiful place for 2 adults or a small family. Attention to every detail, including quality beds and linens, fully stocked kitchen, sandy beach and shoreline for a couple little ones plus a nice paddle boat and 2 kayaks. It has it all !! Need to know though that there are steps to climb in case that's an issue. ##### SUE S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly V. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Molly V. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ---