The Blue Cottage – Luxury Lakeview Retreat | Mid-Term Stays Welcome | Otsego Lake Area Welcome to The Blue Cottage, a newly renovated, high-end home designed for families, traveling nurses, corporate relocation guests, and extended vacationers. Located near Otsego Lake in beautiful Gaylord, MI, this property blends modern amenities and Northern Michigan charm. Every detail—from brand-new hardwood floors and designer furniture to central AC, high-speed Wi-Fi, and smart TVs in every room—was thoughtfully curated to create a comfortable and luxurious stay for both short-term vacationers and long-term guests. Why Guests Love The Blue Cottage Mid-Term Stays Welcome: Ideal for traveling healthcare professionals, corporate relocations, construction crews, remote workers, and snowbirds Lake Lifestyle: Minutes to Otsego Lake State Park Beach, multiple public boat launches, and kayaks provided for guest use Adventure Hub: Direct access to Trail 4 & Trail 7 snowmobile and ORV trails, plus nearby hiking, biking, skiing, golf, fishing, and boating Work & Stream Ready: High-speed Wi-Fi and brand-new smart TVs make working from home or streaming entertainment effortless Family-Friendly Amenities: Wellness room with gaming consoles, board games, and a cozy indoor fireplace perfect for all ages Outdoor Living: Newly built fire pit with seating overlooking the neighborhood, gas grill, private driveway for boats and trailers Sleeping Arrangements (Up to 10 Guests) Upstairs Bedroom 1: Queen bed + single bed with pull-out mattress (sleeps 4) Upstairs Bedroom 2: King bed (sleeps 2) Upstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed + 2 Twin beds (sleeps 4) Downstairs Bedroom: Queen bed (sleeps 2) Two bathrooms with premium amenities, plus washer and dryer for longer stays Nearby Attractions & SEO Keywords Otsego Lake State Park (½ mile) – swimming, fishing, boating Public boat launches: Birch Way (½ mile), County Park (2 miles), State Park (5 miles) Ski Resorts: Treetops Resort, Otsego Resort (minutes away) Golf Courses: Top-ranked Northern Michigan courses nearby Downtown Gaylord (10 minutes) – restaurants, breweries, boutiques, grocery stores Regional Hubs: Boyne, Charlevoix, Traverse City, and Petoskey all within a short drive Perfect For Traveling nurses and healthcare staff Corporate relocation employees & remote workers Families looking for a private, fully equipped home Outdoor enthusiasts: snowmobilers, boaters, anglers, and hikers Mid-term guests seeking comfortable, turn-key housing Managed by Van Treese Management A family-owned property management, real estate & design company based in Petoskey, focused on delivering premium guest experiences and hassle-free mid-term housing solutions.