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Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Perched on the shores of Burt Lake, this 4-bedroom lakefront home offers a tranquil retreat. Grill and unwind on the spacious deck while watching the sunset over the water, or enjoy modern conveniences like a well-equipped kitchen and fireplace.

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Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront!

Enjoy Burt Lake and the Inland Waterway from this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath lakefront family home. Rent or bring your boat and cruise up the Indian River or park at the Maple Bay sandbar. After returning from a day on the water, grill and hang out on the large deck and watch the sunset over the water. This home features all of the modern conveniences such as a well equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, fireplace and more. This cottage has a private dock, large deck and yard and waterfront.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront! Brutus
2795-207941

About the neighborhood

Located in Brutus, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and University of Michigan Biological Station. Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Visit our Brutus travel guide
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Michigan, Brutus

What's nearby

  • Canopied lakeshore driving route through nature parks & rustic towns, famed for vivid fall colors, in Northern Michigan near Harbor Springs.
    Tunnel of Trees
    35 min drive - 40.7 km
  • In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI).
    Boyne Mountain
    57 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Burt Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    25 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    57 min drive - 66.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yaz’s
    27 min drive
  • Cafe Noka
    36 min drive
  • Burt Lake Brewery
    29 min drive
  • Dutch Oven Yarn Shop
    18 min drive
  • Dairy Queen
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Burt Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Michigan Biological Station and Cheboiganing Preserve. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and Douglas Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Palmer's Burt Lake Cottage - Private Dock! Waterfront! Reviews

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9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bridgette L.

Yearly Trip to Burt Lake

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 another great vacation. We've been coming to Palmer at least 6 years. We love the view, electric boat lift, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and overall peacefulness we feel while there.
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8/10 Good

James & Gabriella K.

Burt Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a good time at cottage. Clean and well stocked. Water on the cool side. First time we’ve been here in June. Pleasant experience. Conveniently located near Mackinac Island, Charlevoix, Traverse City, Boyne. Someplace for everyone. Something to do for everyone. Hope to be back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Bridgette L.

Vacation 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another great week on Burt Lake at Palmer. We've been coming for years. Great view, house was clean. We will be back for 2026.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Palmer’s Burt Lake Cottage

Our family of four had a fantastic time at Palmer’s Cottage. The house is very spacious with tons of space to spread out. There are 3 showers (4 total bathrooms) which was super helpful after the group finished up swimming. The property is spacious and well maintained. There is a large dock and shallow water for floating and fun. There are lots of golf options within 25 minutes that was super convenient for us along with a similar distance to Mackinaw. Overall, great experience and would certainly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Pros and cons

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was a good size, clean, and the beds were comfortable. Lots of outside space and a ping pong table! View was great! Nearby bike path was nice.The house was very disorganized. Lots of towels, cleaning equipment, games, etc thrown (literally) in various closets. It was hard to find stuff because of that. Also, the bathrooms are outdated. Not a huge deal, but the showers could use some work. Lake front is not the best for swimming. If you do, bring water shoes! All towns are at least 30 minutes away.
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8/10 Good

joe s.

Palmer

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful property. The home is very outdated and needs attention. We stayed there couple years ago and inside was the same no update, Furniture is more like college dorm room at the end of four years. The TV is a tube tv that cuts off at side because of the format that things are shown today. The beds very very hard. Great Weber grill . Great view. Large kitchen and deck but both umbrellas are in need of replacement.
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8/10 Good

Tom H.

Vacation Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view. Quiet. Relaxing
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10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Lovely location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great cottage with amazing views and deck. Well stocked. Loved everything about our stay except that the second floor was a bit dirty under the furniture and on the rugs/carpeting. Other than that - SUPER GOOD!
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10/10 Excellent

James & Gabriella K.

Burt Lake Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Family had a wonderful time. Clean cottage. Property well maintained. Slight problem with tub in master bathroom, tub doesn't drain well. Needs attention. Lake was beautiful. Area had something for everyone to do. Would certainly recommend cottage. Will be back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert K., EAST LANSING

August Stay Burt Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All in all, we had a very good experience. The cottage is roomy, with a great back yard leading to the lake. It was also a very quiet area. The appliances and furniture are somewhat dated but that is not a big deal. The internet is locked but I was able to use my cell phone as a hot spot. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Great Location on Burt Lake

Roomy, open and spacious. Great house to accommodate large families or friends. Rent a boat to explore the chain of lakes. Nearby golf was excellent. 20 minutes away from Petosky restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

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

Very nice place. I highly recommend!

Everything was great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

TINA R.

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

Great location!

Great place! Just know ahead that there is no wifi (one of our group members was due to work remotely and had to change plans).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Suzanne T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Would not recommend

Appliances need serious updating because they didn’t work. House was dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Review

Property was perfect. Everything worked and the views were perfect. Good spot on Burt lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Perfect Getaway Accomodations

Property was very clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Excellent location in nice, quiet neighborhood. Will definitely seek this property out to rebook on next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021