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Charming Pratt Lake Lakefront 2BR Cottage

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gladwin, MI
  • Place, Pratt Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sage Township Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gladwin County Recreation Area
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the area

Gladwin

With a stay at this cottage in Gladwin, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Pratt Lake and 8 minutes by foot from Sage Township Park. .This beach cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sage Township Hall and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Gladwin County Recreation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Pratt Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sage Township Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sage Township Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gladwin County Recreation Area - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 52 min drive - 89.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mack's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cedar Haus - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Pratt Lake Lakefront 2BR Cottage

On the south shore of Pratt Lake, in the community of Gladwin, MI sits our fun filled red 2BR lodge style cottage with granite counters in kitchen and knotty pine throughout on 50 feet of water frontage. Pack your swimsuits cause you will need it as the sandy beach is great to swim and play. Pratt lake is great for your skiboat, waterskis, tubes, pontoon, kayaks or jet skis to play on all of the 180 acres Pratt Lake offers! Relax at the picnic table or sit and gaze at the lake from the deck. Grab a book and read in the sand. Enjoy the beach and great views of Pratt Lake. Pack your 'Smores' for the outdoor fire pit. Fish from the 40 foot dock. Public boat launch down the street to launch all of your toys. Plenty of room to secure your boat on the dock. Canoe and Row boat included for use. Clear water - great swimming. Water depth at our shoreline increases gradually - good for children (we have 4, so its actively used!). Firm, clean bottom. If you like to fish there is good pan fish, bass, and pike fishing. A few walleyes are caught each year as well. If the fishing is tough, take a trip to downtown Gladwin and hit the trout pond! Light boat traffic except on holiday weekends. Our cottage was built in the 20s and was one of the original cabins on Pratt Lake. It has a full kitchen with granite and dishwasher with all of the pots/pan/cookware amenities, 1 full bath room with tile floor, a large living room, lodge style knotty pine walls. Dark bamboo hardwood floors. There are three queen beds along with one sleeper sofa. Very open kitchen/ dining/sun room view looks out over beautiful views of the Lake.

Awesome sand bar to park your boat for a relaxing stop in the lake.

Enjoy 1000s of acres of state land within miles of quiet paved roads ideal for cycling, ATV, hunting or walking. Canoe around the lake at dusk for great wildlife viewing. Look for our breeding pair of bald eagles or listen to the loons on early Pratt lake mornings. Look out at the point and you may see our local deer enjoying the water.

Golfing within 10-15 minutes. 5 minutes to the public library.
6 miles to downtown Gladwin for shopping, 30 miles to Houghton Lake, Midland and West Branch. 2.5 hrs from both the greater Detroit and Grand Rapids suburbs. Excellent ice cream store with the Gladwin famous “Pigs Platter” within 4 miles that can’t be missed!


Keywords: Cabin, Cottage, Ranch, Lake Front, Lakefront, Waterfront, All Sports, hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, sledding, lodge
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Note from host: Up to 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Charming Pratt Lake Lakefront 2BR Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house worked great for our family. The beach was great for our grandson and the dock worked good for our boat. It was quite warm when we stayed there, we knew it would be so we brought some fans because we knew the house did not have air conditioning. There were a couple of fans there when we got there and the day after we got there Thomas had 4 more fans delivered to help keep us cool. We all had a great time!4 more fans were delivered to help keep us cool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K., Lake City, MIchigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy W.

Great location, quiet and relaxing. Cottage has no AC, but the deck and a breeze were wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a nice quiet relaxing stay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Has become a family favo
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

Loved the cabin, lake and fishing! Would recommend to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant place to stay

The cottage is just as charming as described. It's clean and comfortable. Be aware that there is no air conditioning, but there are fans available. We used the deck often to eat, read, and relax. There is a griddle grill on the deck as well as a full-service kitchen. Bring all of your own ingredients if you plan to cook. There was a little salt, pepper, some sugar packets, and some coffee (but no filters) in the cupboards. We took the rowboat out a couple of times. The oars are very old and wobbly but we managed just fine. The lake was busy on Sunday but quiet the rest of our stay. I didn't swim because the bottom of the lake is mushy after you walk out a little bit and I don't like that feeling. The neighbors were extremely nice, and it was quiet at night except for the loons, which were a delight to hear. The owner was very responsive, especially when we lost power due a storm on Tuesday afternoon. He had some flashlights delivered to the cottage that evening. He was very understanding when we decided to leave one day early (Wednesday) since the power wasn't expected to be back on until that night and it's so inconvenient to have no water to flush the toilets. All in all, it's a pleasant place in a lovely location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lrb R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun!

Super close to the water. Cute lake. Saw amazing northern lights and a meteor shower. The lake was are-able and my kid had a blast in the sand and beach water, but my kids (typically pool lovers) were not super willing to swim in the darker water. Still serene and pretty on the quiet lake. We did not have life jackets so did not do any boating. BYO lifejackets! House is charming, Had all we needed including ample towels. Cozy but spacious and bed were all very comfy! formcomfy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very family friendly

Very cute place , would possible stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We have been regulars here for good reason. Great place to enjoy family and entertain the kids without even leaving the property. House has everything you would need and easy check in/check out. Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake front cabin

Absolutely loved this property. My family of 6 had an amazing time! The cabin had everything and more. The lake was beautiful and my children ranging from ages 6-17 had an absolute blast. Locally had some of the best ice cream and pizza we have ever had. I give our stay 10/10. We will definitely be making a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation for the family

Absolutely love the updates done to the place since the last time we were there 10 years ago. Family loved the waterfront and appreciated the use of the floating dock. The neighbors were all very kind. The lake was fairly busy so we paddled in the beautiful mornings and watched the birds and jumping fish. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best

Love the house, the location, the lake. House is very well kept. Love that there is both beach for the baby and deeper swimming for my two older kids without ever leaving the property. Lots of sandy bottom areas, good fishing-the complete package : ) we are already thinking about when we can come back.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

Everything was just as described, lake water was perfect, cottage was clean and had almost everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashli C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage and lake!

The lake was awesome, its the perfect size too! There is a fun sand bar right out front of the house. Kayak out there and hang for the day. I love that it was dog friendly! Plently of wood for bonfires. It had everything we needed. The cottage was cute, cozy, and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Tom was a great host! Easy to communicate with, super easy check in as well. It was the perfect long weekend get away! What a great location. I cant wait to come back! Thanks!!! ☺️☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

,

Nice Quiet Lake- Had great weather so that was a bonus in September-
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dionne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gladwin Trip

Absolutely wonderful! Gracious host and the neighbors were super friendly! We saw bald eagles a family of loons and did some fishing and floating. Had a wonderful visit with my granddaughter! Thank you for opening your home to us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!!

We are a family of 5 with three little boys (3,6,8) Thos vacation home was the perfect get away from us! The boys had so much fun playing in the lake and fishing off the dock! We saw bald eagles everyday, the sound of the loons on the lake was enchanting and the tiny Minos in the lake were fun to chase! The property was well maintained and clean with comfy beds and couches! We will be looking into renting again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Great swimming, nice views, and so many things to keep little ones entertained. Very clean, more sleep space than I anticipated. All in all, a wonderful experience-would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property

Amazing home on beautiful lake. Home was clean, updated, offered all the essentials and than some, lots of options for sleeping, host was friendly & prompt. Views of lake from dining room table were breathtaking. We will definitely stay again. Photos listed are exactly what you will get in person. 10/10 stay amazing home & host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Enjoyed our stay at this quaint cottage on the lake! So peaceful and serene. Everything we needed was there. Enjoyed the kayak and outdoor seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quick getaway

This was a perfect quick getaway for me, my husband and our 3-year-old son. The house was comfortable for the three of us and they had the essentials we needed in the kitchen. I agree with another reviewer that more counter/storage space in the bathroom would be nice, but again, for a quick trip and only three of us, we managed just fine. I was slightly nervous that no A/C would be an issue, but with the ceiling fans and windows open, you really do get a nice breeze off the lake and it was very comfortable. The view of the lake and the beachfront were great! There were lots of beach toys for my son and the water was shallow enough and with a gradual drop-off for him to play all day! The canoe, row boat and kid kayak were a nice bonus for us to use. All-in-all it was a great Michigan summer getaway and would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic vacation!

I have rented this place before. One of the best cottages I’ve been in. My granddaughters loved the beach area and the lake itself. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another awesome stay

I’ve rented this cottage before. One of the better ones I’ve stayed in. Had a wonderful time. I’m sure to rent this again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time visit

This is a cute little cottage with everything you need to enjoy a peaceful getaway at the lake. We liked it so much last year that we came back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022