Title: BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=66597026&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM ![Property grounds - BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM (Manitou Beach-Devils Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66600000/66597100/66597026/3e0b879b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! 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CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM Gorgeous Lakefront Cottage on Devils Lake, Michigan 45 feet of beautiful lake frontage with one of the most spectacular shoreline views! Our beach is sandy, shallow & clear, perfect for swimming! Steps from the dock for easy access into lake. The Golden Retreat is nestled in a unique area of Devils Lake where you don’t have to cross a street to get to the water! We have a beautiful area for walking, running, and watching the wildlife right in our backyard! You can use anything and everything in the cottage! We are fully stocked! Your kids and dogs can play freely! You have access to the whole cottage, the yard, the water, and the 110 ft dock - bring a boat, rent one, or simply enjoy our clear shallow swimming area! We do weekly rentals (Saturday-Saturday) during the Summer Season starting the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day ☺️ Nightly, Weekly, Weekend, and Monthly booking options available in the Off-Season Our guests have access to the LEFT side to dock a boat. We provide bumpers. Bring your own or rent one from Robs Rental - we recommend making a reservation well in advance as they book up fast. • SAFE! No roads to cross to get to the water! • CLEAN! We take cleaning and sanitizing very seriously! • PRIVATE! We are located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the lake and are off of a dead end street. NO traffic. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds 6 person occupancy Maximum Bring your boat and/or jet skis!! No overnight guests without prior approval Absolutely no smoking inside, on or around our property. You will be asked to leave immediately with no refund. No street parking! 4 cars or 3 cars and 1 trailer Maximum please 1 dog allowed with our approval - $150 additional fee. Please inquire about more than one dog (Summer Guests) \*The dock is shared by us and our pontoon will be docked out front - you must agree to be respectful of our boat and we will do the same! We will need to use the dock to get on and off our boat during your stay. We have two Golden Retrievers (Rory & Tessa) They are both puppies and are still training, they will be using the the dock also - we will always have them leashed. \*Our house is only a few houses down and one of us will be able to assist you by phone or in person during your stay if you need anything at all\* We are so excited to share our cottage with you! Kristi, Colton, Rory, & Tessa Please let us know if you have any questions at all Follow us on social media for Cottage Updates! Tag us in your photos 📸 @DevilsGoldenRetreat You are responsible for relaying any and all of our rules to your family and any day guests you invite (if you’re seen breaking them everyone will be asked to leave - no exceptions or refunds will be given) All dogs must be well trained, on leash, and friendly to neighbors and other dogs. Pets should never be left unattended inside the cottage unless crated properly. Please pick up after your dog as they go ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93060000/93059400/93059303/bca31b0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private, newly renovated lakefront cottage on 10+ acres of land. 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There is no pavement or street parking. 4 cars or 3 cars and 1 trailer maximum in summer Dogs must remain leashed when outside. Please pick up after them as they go. Do not leave them unattended in the cottage No excessive day guests Day guests must leave by 10pm The inside wood burning stove is not to be used by guests. Do not block the dock with floats/chairs. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 first aid kit 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 Beautiful Lakefront Cottage!! Beautiful Lakefront Cottage!! PET Friendly ! ? BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️ PET FRIENDLY ! 🧡 Devils Golden Retreat ? Beautiful Lakefront Cottage!! Devils Golden Retreat 💛 BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ## About the area Located in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Devils Lake Golf Course and Irish Hills Shore Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary and Columbia Nature Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Michigan International Speedway. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Manitou Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Manitou-Beach.dx3000442302) [View more Cottages in Manitou Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Manitou-Beach-Cottages.d3000442302-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.96822%2C-84.30008&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bTwQbkDyTKudZehCdaQJI1qmxcQ=) Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI ### What's nearby - ![Michigan International Speedway Aerial Shot. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160473/f10737d4-59a5-4116-a61b-a1570649cdb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Michigan International Speedway 17 min drive \- 20.1 km - Devils Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Jack Tibbs Park 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - Rollin Township Hall 2 min drive \- 1.5 km - Round Lake 2 min drive \- 1.8 km ### Restaurants - Sandbar Cafe 7 min drive - Two Lakes Tavern 20 min walk - Subway 19 min drive - Highland Inn 5 min drive - Club 223 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis R. May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage Super cute, cozy cottage! Great Location and view. Very pleasant. ##### Dennis R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley H. Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Comfortable! Great location and comfortable furnishings! Devils Lake is the BEST! ##### Shirley H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AnnaLisa M. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This cottage was perfect for our family vacation at the lake this year. It was well stocked with all the essentials for adults and children too. Everyone was impressed. We especially loved the location of this property. It was located off the main road but had waterfront views and grass for the kids to play. The hosts were very accommodating and readily available whenever we had questions. We hope to come back and visit again. Thank you for everything ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/042a7e02-8947-40b6-8001-fce8a0e023cb-1753560782290.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f6ab401a-ffc7-44dc-a1b0-5a6c9a0df34a-1753560782515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### AnnaLisa M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric S. Aug 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Devils Lake Cottage Great location, beautiful view of the lake, and well maintained property. The house is well decorated athe listing very accurate, and we really enjoyed our time at the cottage. ##### Eric S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken W. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good family spot Enjoyed everything and was as advertised. Thanks for helping us create great family memories! ##### Ken W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valarie K. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property that is pet friendly! This lake home was a great pet friendly place to stay with our two dogs during a major home renovation. Our hosts were wonderful with their correspondence and with helpful notes within the home. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. ##### Valarie K. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra B. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!! This location on the lake is so quiet and less busy than many areas of Devils Lake. House was perfect and the owners are awesome. Mostly I appreciated being able to bring my 2 dogs who loved it just as much as we did. We will be back!!!! ##### Sandra B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darcy S. Nov 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! The cottage was a wonderful retreat with a stunning view! Colton was incredibly responsive anytime I had to reach out and so kind. I was able to have my dog with me and it was so nice to walk in and find a dog bed and dog towels available! I hope to return for future visits! ##### Darcy S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max B. Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for family Location is great - on the water with great back deck and sunroom. 5 min from a nice coffee / ice cream shop. owners left floats for our kids which was a great surprise! Also left us with lots of essentials in case we forgot. They had a board up with all the things to do around town. We loved it! ##### Max B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan W. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem This is our setting time starting at this hidden gem and we will be back! Beautifully situated on the south shores of Devils Lake. Cozy, cute place with all of the amenities you need for your stay. Amazing with the amount of room in this little cottage. Perfect place for us to hang out with family, have some good meals, play some games and enjoy the views. We will be back!!! ##### Ryan W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie S. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very charming cottage in a lovely spot!! Golden Retreat was so charming, and located in a beautiful area. Furnishings and decor were just so comfortable and cozy! We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to spend a week, with the lake right outside our door. We only had one problem, which was taken care of immediately and we really appreciated that. Thank you, Colton and Kristi for a great week. p.s. we had hoped to meet your puppies, but maybe next time! Valerie and Dave ##### Valerie S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samah S. Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best spot for a Bookcation My friends and I stayed at the Golden Retreat in February 2025\. We were looking for a place close to metro Detroit, on the water & affordable and this place ticked all the boxes. Place was cozy, comfortable and had all of the basic necessities we needed for our getaway. We loved painting in the sunroom after breakfast everyday and even ventured out onto the frozen lake one day. It was fun watching people snowmobiling or cross country skiing on the lake. Hopefully next time we’ll check out a place that rents out snowmobiles. Hosts were super communicative & friendly. We decided to add an extra stay to our vacation because we just weren’t ready to leave. Ours hosts were very accommodating. Overall a perfect place to relax, read with my book club girls, paint & catch up on each other’s lives. Highly recommend this property and can’t wait to go back! ##### Samah S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth W. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sunny Charming Cottage This is a darling cottage on a beautiful lake that has been nicely renovated, keeping much of its original charm but also modern updates. It was spotless, with so many thoughtful touches throughout, making our stay perfect (3 friends getting away for a weekend of reading, catching up, and relaxing - without kids or partners!). The weather was gorgeous when we were there (mid-October) so we were able to take advantage of the excellent outdoor seating. One of us even kayaked! The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. There isn't a dishwasher but washing up was no problem. There's an excellent supply of dishes and cookery and it's of good quality. The beds were comfy, the linens nice and very clean. The couches and chairs were comfy for laying around all day in reading and watching TV. The bathroom is small but it was just fine for a few days and the water pressure was good. Plus there is room in each bedroom for your toiletries etc. I especially appreciated all the hooks for hanging clothes & towels! And the charging lamps in the bedrooms are a great touch too! Checking in and out was a breeze as was finding the place. We would absolutely stay here again. ##### Elizabeth W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly P. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect weekend getaway for a girl's trip! Exactly what we needed to escape our day to day as school administrators. We will definitely return! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0744bb46-0b7f-4715-94cc-5a09c73f7ed1-1760300228630.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dc64f1ae-40fc-4f05-95c6-d5401b4b89f2-1760300254256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/deb0a344-cc66-4ebf-b0b7-56ab7a007c25-1760300241029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da982dd2-d6ce-40d7-839e-64313c4aabad-1760300230992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kelly P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay! Couldn't be happier with this cute little cottage! For the price it can't be beat... Awesome place! ##### Chris D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katie m. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This cottage is adorable and offers so many extras we weren’t expecting! It’s the perfect location on the lake and being able to dock our boat right at the house made the stay even more enjoyable. We would absolutely stay here again. ##### katie m. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaleem J. May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property We loved our stay and this beautiful property and the host was helpful as well. ##### Shaleem J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy H. Mar 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Trip to Hillsdale at Devil's Lake Wonderful property and super attentive hosts! Surprise snowstorm did not dampen our enjoyment if this charming property. Our hosts even shoveled for us which was greatly appreciated zfter a long day. ##### Judy H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy E., Haslett, MI May 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent lakefront getaway Due to a last minute change in our travel plans, we needed a cottage on short notice and Kristi was very kind and accommodating. The cottage is just lovely and more open and spacious than you would imagine with a beautiful view of the lake. Would highly recommend this cottage and would definitely consider a return visit in the future. ##### Betsy E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan W. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Weekend!!! We rented The Golden Retreat for the Easter weekend so we could spend time as a family with our daughter who is attending college in the area. Perfect setup for us to get together as a family and even have a few guests over for Easter dinner. As a bonus, we were able to bring our dog StanLee with. Cute little cabin with plenty of upgrades and modern amenities to make our stay a perfect weekend. We will definitely be returning!!! ##### Ryan W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindi N., USA Jan 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view of Devil’s Lake - right on the lake! Loved the view, the oversized comfy couch, quality of bedding. Also, appreciated the care towards the environment evident in the property. The rooms are well decorated and equipped. Wish it were summertime so we could enjoy the sunroom and spacious deck. Another time… ##### Cindi N. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy H. May 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in every way! What a greeting! we arrived to Mother's Day flowers, balloon, and lovely welcome card from the owner. you truly feel like this is your home. Every amenity I could think of was provided. Our son brough his two Frenchies and there were doggie gates provided so we could keep them on the deck and not worry . I would rebook in a heartbeat, and it was our second visit, sure to book again! ##### Judy H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kasey G. Jun 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Not a good experience Overall the property was nice and clean in a good location. Unfortunately we felt uncomfortable and we left early. Two family members were on the outside back deck smoking cigarettes. The owner walked up and was very upset and reminded us that smoking anywhere on the property was against the rules. My mother and brother repeatedly apologized and promised it would not happen again. 10 minutes later she returned and told my family members they needed to leave immediately. No warning, no reminder, just get out. I understand our guest broke a rule however having the owner kick out my family because they were smoking a cigarette outside seems a bit extreme. After this incident we felt very unwelcome so we packed up and left the next morning ending our vacation early. ##### Kasey G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theodore Oct 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very sweet spot and a comfortable, home-like feel. I would definitely stay again. ##### Theodore Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan H. Nov 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Great get away weekend place. Great views and decorating and plenty for all to do in a very relaxed and “away from it all” way. Thank you! Would recommend. ##### Nathan H. 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