Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door | Cottage in Brutus

9.8 (42 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Brutus Cottage | Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door

5 Bedroom Cottage in Brutus

This tranquil cottage in a quiet setting is nestled between the edge of Burt Lake and Colonial Point Forest. The 350 acre nature preserve is a spectacular place to walk, jog. or ride your bikes among the towering White Pines, and is right outside your backdoor. On this west side of the lake, you will be protected from prevailing winds and enjoy the beautiful sunrises each morning. Your family will love the flat, sandy, 200ft beach for playing, shallow water for swimming, relaxing on the spacious dock and campfires at night. End each day by gazing at the thousands of stars in the dark Michigan sky above you.
This home is located within 15-20 miles from Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinac Island. These towns provide wonderful shopping, entertainment. family activities, world-class golf, skiing and great restaurants. Those who want to cross the Mackinac Bridge and explore the Upper Peninsula. it is only a short drive away. The Great Lakes Shipweck Museum / Whitefish Point, Tequamenon Falls, and Soo Locks are popular day trips from the cottage. To the south, you'll also find Bay Harbor, Charlevoix and Traverse City which are exciting areas to explore.

Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door is located in Brutus. Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Laundry, Parking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Child Friendly, Laundry, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Peaceful lakefront cottage, Prime location, Nature Preserve at your back door has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Brutus has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Brutus, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water park
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video library
General
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Phone
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 35
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Robert W.
Jul 30, 2025 08:27:49 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Burt Lake is wonderful. The views from the house and deck are great. The large seating area at end of dock was especially fun. It is the most equipped house we've ever stayed in. So many extras were provided.
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