Welcome to your Lakefront Northern Michigan retreat! This Pickerel Lake home sleeps up to 6 guests and features private dock access, kayaks, and a rowboat for endless days on the water. Enjoy shallow sandy swimming right from your yard, cozy evenings around the firepit, and stunning sunsets from the deck. Less than 30 minutes from Gaylord, Petoskey, and Harbor Springs, you get peaceful lakeside privacy with easy access to dining, ships, golf,This house has a name - Sunrise House. It was built, lovingly, as a retirement home by a careful cowboy. The site was picked for it's easy access and yet outstanding views. You are 10 minutes from fine grocery & wet good stores, yet private on your deck with an unobstructed view of the Columbian Mountain range. You can enjoy your coffee on the deck and watch the light play over the mountains across the Valley. .

The house itself is windowed with a Frank Lloyd Wright design on the east for morning light. Hardwood floors with area wool rugs are warm and elegant. The master suite features a queen sleigh bed with the same eastern view. This suite has a walk in shower and toilet with adjoining room sink. The second bedroom has a queen bed and it's own extra deep bath tub & shower combo and toilet facilities.

Kitchen is easy with a granite counter with large island and stools that, yep you guessed it, afford a fine view of that mountain range. Gas island top range.
Hickory cabinets are fully stocked with your dishes & cooking utensils. Sidewalks up from parking area are low rise steps for easy walking. Deck has full table for outside dining right off kitchen. This house has known laughter and if you are good people, we would welcome sharing it with you.
This home has a requirement that you accept a Greeter to come and explain the
home's amenities--AC, fireplace, garbage handling, the laundry machines., etc. We also enjoy answering your questions about area attractions, current dynamite restaurants or, for example, the drive time to locations in Glacier Park.
This required Greeting is to be scheduled between the Guest & the Greeter; at mutually satisfactory time, to take place:
1. Upon Arrival. OR. 2. Within 24 hours of arriving. Between the hours of 9:00am -6:00pm... Either Ms. Housekeeper or Ms Coordinator will take about 15 minutes of your vacation time. Our intent is not to disturb your privacy or detain you on your adventures. Myself and The Crew want you to have the best experience we are capable of providing. We have learned a string of text messages or phone calls do not meet today's standards of service.
Please note, that people more than two guests have to pay additional guest fee.
and the additional guest fees $40 per guest and The maximum people in the property is 4
Please note ,The owner sometimes occupies a separate apartment at the lowest level of the house .

Happy trails.
Ellen and Crew


Keywords: Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake ,Rocky Mountain Views, New Executive Home,Kalispell,Montana,Bigfork, Whitefish, Deck,Luxury Home,Honeymoon, and local attractions.

Nestled on the serene shores of Pickerel Lake, this vintage-meets-modern cottage is the perfect Northern Michigan summer escape. Set on 235 acres of peaceful woodland, at the end of a private road, the home offers rare privacy, calm waters, and uninterrupted lake views -ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers.

Lakefront Highlights
*Private dock
*Kayaks and rowboat included
*Shallow swimming area
*Fire-pit near the water
*Peaceful, no wake lake atmoshpere

Pickerel Lake is ideal for families, paddling, fishing, and quiet enjoyment - not a party lake.

Property Highlights
Accommodations:
*2 bedrooms
*Bedroom 1: Double bed
*Bedroom 2: Double bed and twin bunk bed
*Sun porch with full-size sofa sleeper
*1 full bathroom

Safety & House Rules
*Maximum Occupancy: 6 guests
*No parties or events
*Quiet hours: 10 pm-8 am
*Primary renter must be 25+
*Children must be supervised near water and dock
*Life jackets required for minors

Nearby
*Petoskey & Harbor Springs (15–20 min): Shopping, dining, wineries, festivals
*Mackinaw City & Mackinac Island Ferries (30 min)
*Golf nearby: Bay Harbor Golf Club, Hidden River Golf, and Crooked Tree Golf Club
*Hiking trails, scenic drives, and local beaches