Waterfront Vintage Chalet, Boats, Kayaks, Retro Games

Searching for your next lakeside retreat amidst lush woods in Northern Michigan? Our delightful & retro-styled 70’s chalet, located on the peaceful shores of Martin Lake near Gaylord, offers a serene hideaway while being only a short drive to shops, restaurants, and popular attractions in the region – countless parks & hiking trails, 20+ golf courses w/in 30 min, Sky Bridge (16 min), Boyne City (24 min), Petoskey (36 min), Charlevoix (44 min), Harbor Springs (48 min), Mackinaw City (1 hr).**There is no AC and washer/dryer at the vintage chalet. See more details below.****Dogs under 20 lbs are welcome; 1 max; $100 per stay****2 kayaks and 2 boats will be available for this summer*****What sets us apart***- 5-star hospitality, as shown by our rave guest reviews- Response within minutes, not hours :)- Premium & sustainable personal care products from Public Goods- High cleaning standards- Quality and comfortable bedding and towels- A fully stocked kitchen, electric fireplace, board games, vinyl music player, fast Wi-Fi, free Netflix, retro games, boats, kayaks, and so much more- An unbeatable location to relax by a non-motorized lake surrounded by beautiful woods or easily access the best of Northern MichiganThe North Shore Chalet is a charming, compact 950 sq ft home that offers a cozy space that sleeps up to 8 guests.Sleeping Areas: we provide all linens and comfortable bedding.- BEDROOM 1 (main level): 1 queen bed, plus a closet, luggage rack, dresser with plenty of storage (direct access to the main floor bathroom)- BEDROOM 2 (main level): 2 twin beds, plus a dresser with ample storage and a laptop friendly work space (no closet but there is a rack to hang clothes)- BEDROOM 3 (upper level): 1 queen bed, plus a laptop friendly work space (no closet but there is a rack to hang clothes)- BEDROOM 4 (upper level): 2 cot size bunk beds, plus shelves of books and board games and a dresser with some storageBathrooms: we provide quality towels (e.g., bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, makeup towel), premium, sustainable personal care products from Public Goods (e.g., shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, hand soap), and an initial supply of toilet papers (enough for a few days).- BATHROOM 1: full bath (bathtub)- BATHROOM 2: 3/4 bath (standing shower)Kitchen: fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and spices plus a charcoal grill. We also provide an initial supply of Keurig coffee pods, ground coffee, creamer, tea, condiments (e.g., ketchup, mayo, mustard), trash bags, laundry detergent pods, and paper towels. Longer stays or a large number of guests will need to bring extra.Entertainment: enjoy our smart TV with free streaming services on us (e.g., Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount), along with a nice selection of popular movie DVDs (e.g., Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Mission Impossible). We provide some of the most popular, family-friendly board games (e.g., Ticket to Ride, Monopoly, Uno, Mini Bean Bags, Mini Foosball). In addition, a row boat and a paddle boat plus several fishing rods (in the utility closet) are available for guests to use during their stay. Lastly, in the loft area, guest can go back in time with the help of our vintage record player along with 40 handpicked music records.Living Room/Dining Area: enjoy a great open space with vaulted ceiling and direct view of Martin Lake. Cozy around the electric fireplace for games, movies, and conversations.Porch: there is a charcoal grill plus an ample supply of charcoals for your use, along with an outdoor dining area that seats four. At night, try keeping the porch light off, so you can stargaze from the porch or on the sandy shore.Parking: each reservation comes with 2 parking spots in the community parking lot.

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

This Gaylord chalet is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Gaylord Country Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Otsego Golf Club and Bavarian Falls Park. Pine Baron Pathway and North Central State Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).