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Vacation at Big Lake

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Unwind at this charming lakeside cottage with a spacious living area, large deck by the water's edge, and sandy lake bottom perfect for swimming. Enjoy kayaking or rowing from the 80-foot dock or relax around the campfire pit - don't forget your firewood.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Vacation at Big Lake

Clean, comfortable, non-smoking property with 3 separate sleeping areas (1 queen bed/2 twin beds/2 full beds), kitchen, full bath, large living/dining area with a three cushion full size couch, futon, and large chair. TV in living area with a dvd player and some movies, also some board games in case of inclement weather. A sandy lake bottom for great swimming. 80 foot dock with row boat and 4 kayaks are included in the rental. There is a 10ft x 10ft deck by the waters edge to lounge on. Picnic table and camp fire pit available, please bring your own firewood. Rental of 20' pontoon with bimini cover and 4 stroke motor is $40 per day and includes gas and life jackets. Pontoon rental is done in person. All bedding, dishes, linens, paper products provided. Some condiments. There is a propane grill in the garage.

Great fishing lake for bass, blue gill, pike, sun fish, walleye, specks, perch. This is in all sports lake with a public DNR launch. You are more than welcome to bring your own watercraft.

Aside from the dvd player, we don't have any tv service at the cottage. There is no wi-fi or internet. We have tried to make this a place to get away from it all. We do not allow pets. There is no air conditioning.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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, a first aid kit, 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

Vacationing Big Lake House Sears
Vacationing Big Lake Sears
Vacationing Big Lake
Vacationing at Big Lake Sears
Vacationing at Big Lake Cottage
Vacationing at Big Lake Cottage Sears

About the neighborhood

Located in Sears, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Maloy and Tubs Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Birch Valley Golf Course. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Sears, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Maloy - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Orient Township Hall - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Crooked Lake - 24 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Eight Point Lake - 27 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Ferris State University - 57 min drive - 72.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mishler's Drive-in - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Michigan Eagle Family Rec Center - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sixth And Main - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation at Big Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation at Big Lake ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation at Big Lake ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation at Big Lake located?

This Sears cottage is on the beach, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lake Maloy, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Birch Valley Golf Course and Tubs Lake. Woods Lake and Orient Township Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Vacation at Big Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Grand rapids Michigan

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

We had a Great time

We had so much fun a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my group of 6 total stayed at Cody’s house on Big Lake this past weekend and had the best time. The house is cute and feels like a true lake house. It has everything you would need from a grill to kitchen supplies and we absolutely love the bonfire in the backyard. Being able to rent the boat was a major perk and we spent all day out on it for one of our days there. Cody is responsive and super helpful for any of your needs. Overall we had the best time and would definitely return! Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Relaxing View

Wonderful place to stay makes you feel like it's home stores are close by nice and quiet third experience there still loved it thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Nice cottage

We very much enjoyed our weekend! Very relaxing place, we will stay there again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Fun weekend away

This was our 3rd time staying here, tons of fun every time. Cabin has everything you need and more. Fishing is great, pontoon is a huge bonus, kayaks are a blast, even had 2 kids kayaks that our 9 year old loved
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William V.

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

Family vacation.

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Great location. Nice house. The pontoon boat was the cherry on top. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

July 2024

We enjoyed ourselves. It was our second year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Relaxing!

Second year at this property! Love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

D S.

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

Bad Timing for Vacation

I had planned to go off the grid completelyand found this place on the lake to do some fishing and golfing. The place is definitely off the grid ( no internet. No TV stations and cell service is 1 bar G4 so mission accomplished. Unfortunately during my trip the weather had shifted from what was expected to extremely hot in the high 90s and weather advisories for the heat across the nation. There is no AC so was relying on the fans but it just couldn't beat the beat so Ileft early. Great things about this place... fishing is good on the lake or off the pier. Caught bass, crappie, blue gill and catfish. Pontoon boat insight tents for only 40/ day which is unheard of. Small town flair with a few good restaurants in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Perfect getaway

Second time here, we love it. Hoping to stay again. Lots of fishing boating kayaking swimming. Get away from it all and just enjoy time together. House has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Scenic Stay

Our family appreciated the brief taste of lake life. The lake is clear and clean, nice for swimming and fishing. We enjoyed touring it on the pontoon. The views from the home and deck were lovely all day and night. We hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

carl k.

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

we enjoy it head a,good time thank you

good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

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

Weekend Get Away

Three bedroom cottage with updated bathroom on the lake. Enjoyed swim area, pontoon and kayaks. Good place to relax, unwind and do some fishing. Cody was quick to respond to any messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Cozy nice

Great place. Not a busy lake even for the July 4th holiday. Location good from other cities for day travel. Host top notch. When sent message Cody responded right away or within an hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Steph J.

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

Great property but unkempt

Overall we had a great time at the property and even went to the local farmers market. Our biggest negative was cleanliness for both the house and pontoon boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franklin J.

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

Great Place!

We loved this place. It was very clean and organized. We took the boat out 3 days and that was a added perk. The dock was nice to fish off of and it had a great area to swim. Only suggestion is new mattresses, we woke up feeling old. Great communication from owner, questions answered very quickly. Overall we loved it and have already talked about going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jean S.

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

Girlfriend Get-Away

Plenty of room and great shower. Enjoyed the kayaks and the pontoon once we got it going. Would be good to post step by step instructions on operation of the pontoon. Great fire pit and plenty of camp chairs to sit around it. Kitchen stove/oven and other fans could use a thorough cleaning. Would rent this again. Good weekend with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

We had a great girls weekend at the cottage!

It was a nice lake weekend getaway. The owner was very accommodating with good communication. We used the kayaks and the pontoon which was a bonus! We also enjoyed just sitting in our floats on the sandy lake frontage. The stars were amazing and vibrant. We loved the evenings laughing around the fire pit. There were 5 of us and we had more than enough room. When I originally searched it, I had put in 8 people but we ended up with just 5. Just make sure you notify the owner how many people you really have because there is an extra persons fee. Overall we had an amazing weekend and would go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Fun cabin on lake

Had a blast fishing and being out on water at the cabin lots of ammendities for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie b.

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

Wonderful fishing cottage getaway

This simple fishing cottage has everything you need and nothing you don’t. We took an end of summer getaway with three teens - unplugged. No TV, No internet. Just fishing, boating, Kayaking, card games, fires and family meals cooked in the kitchen. The boat was perfect and we caught a fish just about every time we cast a line (bluegill, perch, pike). There at fans in case it is hot out (no AC) but the breeze off the lake seemed to be enough to keep the cabin cool on a 90 degree day. There is a nearby grocery store and place to tube down a nearby River. The sunsets are picturesque. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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

Our little paradise!

We were looking for the perfect place to stay that wasn't a big tourist area, offered outdoor activity and was just simple, private and peaceful. This little cottage met every expectation we had. We had limited reception so that kept the kids very limited on their phone time(bonus). We sat around one evening and played checkers, we laughed and talked more in that few days than we had in a long time. We didn't turn the t.v. on one time. We enjoyed the beautiful lake, mostly all to ourselves, on the pontoon and fishing. One of the days we went into Evart to JJ's and did a river float and we loved it. It was the perfect getaway! Cody was great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dave O.

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

Big Lake Getaway

Nice and relaxing. Good fishing. Quiet time away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

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

Fun week

Cody was very helpful. Check in was easy. Location on the lake was great. We all enjoyed swimming in the lake, kayaking, and campfires at night for s’mores. Fishing was great-even off the dock. Pontoon was nice to take out and ran great. House was well supplied for our week stay. Had a fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

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

Great place to get away

Cory was a wonderful host. He was available to answer questions and help us with anything we needed. The stay was great. The cottage is older but very clean. We loved using the boat on one of the days and taking out the kayaks. Our kids had a great time and loved playing in the water and looking for seashells. One thing to note is the lake has a lot of grass. It didn’t keep us from enjoying our time but with the younger kids it would have been nice to have more room to wade in the water. Doesn’t take away from the house or experience but wanted to mention that for guests with younger kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022