
Family-friendly vacation rentals in Gaylord
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Explore 40 vacation rentals in Gaylord

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Gaylord vacation rentals start at G$20,924 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly vacation rentals
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10 properties feature pools

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
40 of Gaylord vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Gaylord stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Gaylord
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*Sunrise Vista*NEW AC/Lakefront/HotTub/Kayaks/Dock
Sunrise Vista is a family-friendly destination situated on all-sports Otsego Lake. Our newly-updated and professionally decorated home is located less than 15 minutes away from nearby golfing at Treetops, and just minutes from downtown Gaylord. Enjoy our lakefront property stocked with amenities such as kayaks, life jackets, a dock, & hot tub outside, with a fully stocked kitchen, new furnace and A/C, smart TVs, games, & shuffleboard table inside. There’s something for everyone at Sunrise Vista!
Indoor spacesFamilySkiing
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Lakefront Cottage: Hot Tub, Fireplace, Fire Pit
Welcome to Greenhouse Cottage! Relax in this lakefront home on all-sports Buhl Lake! This home is newly updated, professionally decorated & ready to host your favorite travel memories. Just under 20 min from Treetops & Otsego and under 30 min from Boyne & Schuss ski resorts for all your downhill thrills! Trail 4 Access. Mod furniture, hot tub, wood stove, fire pit, kayaks, paddle board, outdoor heated pool (Summer only), and ATV Trails await. Your ideal home away from home is waiting for you!
Indoor spacesKitchenLocation
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews
Stunning Cabin - Arcade & Pickleball - sleeps 13
Welcome to Porcupine Lodge, relax with the family or enjoy some time away with your friends! Located 1 mile into Michaywé golf community and 12 minutes from Downtown Gaylord, our cottage provides ample privacy with empty lots on both sides, but easy access to 17 golf courses, 2 ski resorts, miles of snow mobile trails, along with dozens of bars and restaurants. Enjoy the multiple entertaining areas, brand new kitchen, natural gas grill and the Michaywé indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub and sauna.
FamilyIndoor spacesBathroom
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
Hephzibah’s Haven: Up North cabin with Lake Access
Hephzibah's Haven is a cozy A-frame cabin in the heart of Northern Michigan. It is nestled in a neighborhood of cabins by Otsego Lake. Despite the vintage decor, the cabin offers modern conveniences and a great kitchen! Regardless of which season and level of adventure you are seeking, you will find Hephzibah's Haven to be a great home-base for your time Up North. Guests will have access to Otsego Lake, and all of the Northern Michigan favorites are within 45 minutes to 1.5 hours away!
FamilyKitchenSolo travel
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 474 reviews
Beautiful Sonshine Corner
Escape to serenity in this rental home located in the countryside less than two miles from Treetops and Otsego Resort, both offering premier skiing and golf. It is also walking distance from Sonshine Barn Wedding & Event Center, and has a three-mile access to shopping and restaurants. Includes: - Grill - Horse shoes - Ping pong table - Pool table - Fully stocked kitchen - Washer & dryer - Attached garage - Heat & A/C - Back deck with furniture - Bonfire pit with chairs and wood provided
FamilyIndoor spacesView
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews
Happy Trails Haus, Lakeview Cabin for Fall Colors
Step into natures playground in Gaylord Michigan. This three bedroom one bath cabin is located steps to beautiful Otsego lake with access across the street where you can swim, fish or try out kayaking! With a cozy up north cabin feel you also have the amenities of home with Wi-Fi for streaming, a full kitchen, washer & dryer, and downtown Gaylord just a 9 minute drive away! There is an abundance of golf courses close by with some just up the road: Michaywe Pines, The Ridge, and The Loon!
FamilyIndoor spacesNearby
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviews
Cottage 7 | Cozy Cabin for Two on the Lake
Fresh remodel - May 2025! Welcome to Cottage 7 on Heart Lake. This has 1 bed/1 bath accommodating up to 2 guests. The cottage includes a full kitchen stocked with all cookware, silverware, and dining utensils. In the summer guests will have access to shared kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, water trampoline, swim platform, and bonfire pit. In the winter, guests can access Trail 7, directly across the road, for snowmobile season. It's the perfect place for your northern Michigan getaway!
Indoor spacesKitchenCleanliness
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews
The Main House
Welcome to The Main House. Location is everything when it comes to getting around Northern Michigan. Centrally located in Gaylord, quick access to local golf/ski resorts, short drive to many up north tourist activities, and even perfectly located in our Alpine Village. Walk to downtown and enjoy Gaylord's night life. Tastefully updated 5 bedroom home perfect for large groups and families. Enjoy our outdoor spaces as well, fenced back yard, large porches and beautiful flowers.
Indoor spacesFamilyOutdoor spaces
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews
True Nature Lodge | 10 Acres | Hot Tub | Groups
Private log-and-stone lodge on 10 secluded acres, 15 minutes from downtown Gaylord, Treetops golf course, and Otsego Resort and ski slopes. Ideal for groups, wedding guests, reunions, ski trips, ORV weekends, couples, families, and peaceful retreats. Sleeps 20, with hot tub, huge private yard, pond and stream, wide wooded trails, unique games and activities inside, and a fun, relaxing up-north feel. Weddings, events & family reunions welcome with prior approval. No ‘parties’.
Indoor spacesFamilyBathroom
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews
Timber Valley Chalet Ask about seasonal discounts
Timber Valley Chalet provides 4 seasons of rest, relaxation and outdoor fun. 3 bd/2ba +basement to sleep 14 . 5G wifi, full kitchen, fireplace, deck, firepit, backyard that opens up to the woods...everything you need. Easy access to all outdoor activities: ski (downhill & x-country), golf, snowmobile, fish, hunt, hike, bike, boat, swim, atv, snowshoe, ice skate...all in Gaylord. Centrally located in the top of the Mitt, we are also an easy drive to much of northern Michigan.
KitchenIndoor spacesAir conditioning
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews
Tiny Home* 5 Min to Boyne Mtn. *Sky Bridge*BonFire
Escape to 13 peaceful acres just 5 minutes from Boyne Mountain. This 310 square foot tiny home sleeps up to 5 and offers a quiet farm setting while keeping you close to Boyne City, Petoskey, skiing, golf, beaches and trails. We're excited to share our land with more than a century of family history- and the serene Northern Michigan life we love- with you. Please note that due to the ladder-access loft and design of the tiny home, we welcome children ages 5 and older.
Indoor spacesFamilyComfort
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews
Scenic Lakefront Near Town w/Hot Tub and Lake Toys
Experience winter Up North at Blue Pearl Cottage on quiet Kassuba Lake! Your prime basecamp for snowshoeing, ice fishing, and quick drives to premier skiing at Treetops Resort, Otsego Resort, and Boyne Mountain. After hitting the powder, take in serene frozen lake views from the deck and wood swing, or cozy up inside. Only 3.8 miles to downtown Gaylord's dining and pubs. Includes a fully loaded kitchen, gas grill, and easy keyless self-check-in. Book today!
KitchenFamilyAccess
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsPopular amenities for Gaylord family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Ski~Golf Resorts*HotTub*Game Room*King bed
KitchenIndoor spacesWifi
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 254 reviews
MCM A-Frame | HOT TUB | Lake | Nature | Hike
FamilyKitchenValue
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews
Bear’s Den ~ Hot Tub, Kayaks, Skiing, Pet & Trails
KitchenFamilyCleanliness
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviews
Iconic 5Bd Lakefront Cottage w Hot tub & Kayaks
KitchenIndoor spacesAccess
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews
Big Lake Cabin W Hot Tub/ Kayaks/PngPong
Indoor spacesFamilyTV
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews
Tiny Home Industrial/Brewery Themed w/ Hot Tub
Indoor spacesKitchenCheck-in
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 708 reviews
Secluded 3 Br Luxury Chalet!
KitchenFamilyLocation
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews
Steelhaven - Sleek, Modern Shipping Container Home
Indoor spacesFamilyCheckout
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Squirrels Nest
KitchenFamilyAccuracy
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
Retro Retreat right on Main Street Gaylord!
KitchenFamilyTV
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews
Place of Peace Cozy cabin in woods 20 acres/lake
FamilyIndoor spacesHeating
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews
Secluded log cabin with acreage + all the comforts
FamilyKitchenCheck-in
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 534 reviews
Barn Studio Suite
KitchenIndoor spacesCheck-in
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews
Morgan’s Cozy A-frame: near golf skiing & downtown
FamilyIndoor spacesLaundry
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews
COZY A-Frame on 5 acres - near Traverse *SAUNA*
FamilyKitchenOutdoor spaces
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
Little Bear Cabin on the Hill
KitchenIndoor spacesOutdoor spaces
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

Lakefront Cottage for SidexSide & Golf Enthusiasts
Indoor spacesKitchenAccess
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
Cozy Shanty Creek Studio Condo - Summit Village
FamilyIndoor spacesSleep quality
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Fallen Timbers Cottage in Lake Arrowhead
Indoor spacesFamilyPool
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
*Comfy Mountain-View Getaway w/Kitchen
Indoor spacesFamilyBeach
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews
Luxury Rental on Boyne Mountain, 5 bedrooms/4 bath
KitchenFamilySleep quality
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews
Boyne Mountain | Golf, Swim, & Ski | Avalanche Bay
Indoor spacesFamilyBiking
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews
Shanty Creek Condo w/ Stunning Lake Bellaire Views
FamilyIndoor spacesHospitality
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews
Private Lodge*Near Boyne*Indoor Pool*Game Rms*Pets
Indoor spacesKitchenComfort
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Gaylord?
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