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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI
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    ‪1 min walk‬
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    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About this property

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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 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 their own private dock. 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

*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, Whitney , & Maxine
Please let us know if you have any questions at all

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@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
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Devils Lake. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Devils Lake and 13 minutes on foot from Jack Tibbs Park
BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Manitou Beach-Devils Lake cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Rules

Parking is in the front yard (grass). 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Lakefront Cottage!!

Beautiful Lakefront Cottage!! PET Friendly ! ?

BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️ PET FRIENDLY ! 🧡

Devils Golden Retreat ? Beautiful Lakefront Cottage!!

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BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT COTTAGE!! ☀️🧡 KAYAKS! CLEAR SANDY BOTTOM Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samah S., Dearborn, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
This was my second time staying at the Golden Retreat with my girlfriends and it was just as wonderful as the last time we stayed. We spent 4 nights here to celebrate a long Galentine's weekend. This house is the perfect little cozy cottage to gather with loved ones and take a break from reality. The views of the icy lake were great and Kristi is always VERY responsive to messages. We've stayed here twice in February but hope to book it again in the spring/summer to enjoy some outdoor time on the lake. Thank you again for your hospitality and attention to detail 3
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this home! Beautiful views, quiet location, and clean! This sweet house had everything you need.. comfortable beds and linens, full kitchen and cozy furniture. We were there in November, but I can only imagine how lovely it would be in the summer. So charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sweet spot and a comfortable, home-like feel. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AnnaLisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!

Couldn't be happier with this cute little cottage! For the price it can't be beat... Awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

Super cute, cozy cottage! Great Location and view. Very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samah S., Dearborn, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valarie K., Sylvania, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Comfortable!

Great location and comfortable furnishings! Devils Lake is the BEST!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good family spot

Enjoyed everything and was as advertised. Thanks for helping us create great family memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E., Haslett, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaleem J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

We loved our stay and this beautiful property and the host was helpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi N., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023