Heart Lake Cottages is an out-of-the-way place, but one can also find themselves in the Alpine Village of Gaylord, only a ten minute drive to the north. Gaylord and the surrounding area boast many fine golf courses, unique shops, restaurants and taverns. Alpenfest, hosted in July; and Winterfest, hosted in February, are two popular festivals in Gaylord. Canoeing, horseback riding, golf, elk herd viewing and fishing are just a few of the unlimited outdoor recreation possibilities that can make for fun-filled day trips. Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island are approximately one hour away.

Winter activities are right out your door with a well marked DNR snowmobile trail a stone`s throw from your cottage. Downhill and cross country skiing are also available in our immediate area.

Our cotttages are located just south of Gaylord on quiet and clear Heart Lake in beautiful Otsego County. The seven updated cottages of Heart Lake Resort are situated among tall pines, oaks and maples on the west shore of Heart Lake where sunrises can be spectacular. Clean water with an excellent sandy-bottom protected swimming area and clear, star-filled night skies are just some of the things that make for a perfect vacation getaway.

Whether you enjoy swimming, fishing, golf or roasting marshmallows and hot dogs over an open fire, our location and setting is hard to beat; if it`s just relaxing and having fun with friends, family and nature (that too) will be at your doorstep. To top it off, the convenience of our clean and well-equipped lakeside cottage will truly be appreciated.

200 feet of sandy beach and lakefront - free use of canoes and row boat, coast guard approved life vests available - fishing dock - swim dock - swim raft - play structure for younger children - shallow and safe swim area - sand bar - bonfire pit with six nice benches around it with split firewood provided - marshmallow sticks - adjustable grate to cook over an open fire - gas grill with propane provided - charcoal grills (charcoal not provided) - picnic tables - cedar swing and other cedar lawn furniture - beach chairs and more. For those of you that snowmobile in the winter, we are right on the state groomed trail.