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Dixon Lake Resort

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Gaylord with free parking

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Lake
Exterior
Living area
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 70 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Gaylord is home to Dixon Lake Resort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve, while Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, ski runs and ski lifts, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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2197 West Dixon Lake Road, Gaylord, MI, 49735

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Gaylord's City Elk Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Michaywe Pines Golf Course - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats
  • Starbucks
  • ‪Cops & Doughnuts - Jay's Precinct - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Dixon Lake Resort

Property highlights
Dixon Lake Resort provides amenities, such as a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. Active travellers can enjoy rowing/canoeing, fishing and hiking/biking trails at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues and a dock
Room features
All guest rooms at Dixon Lake Resort feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Furnished balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Wired Internet access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dixon Lake Resort Gaylord
Dixon Lake Gaylord
Dixon Lake Resort Motel
Dixon Lake Resort Gaylord
Dixon Lake Resort Motel Gaylord

Frequently asked questions

Is Dixon Lake Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dixon Lake Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dixon Lake Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dixon Lake Resort?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Dixon Lake Resort located?

Situated in Gaylord, this beach motel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Otsego Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Aspen Park and Gaylord Discovery Center. Call of the Wild Museum and Bavarian Falls Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Dixon Lake Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 106 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay. Love the layout and size of the room we had. We would have rated it higher if they would have had air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean but very small
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older Motel right on the water. No Air Conditioning, but they did have a ceiling fan and standing fan. Full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had been recently remodeled and was in great shape. The room was very clean and quiet. It's not a fancy place but a nice and comfortable place to lodge. It's only a short drive (7 minutes) to downtown Gaylord but still off the beaten track. We enjoyed our time at Dixon Resort and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, good communication with owner, perfect for a simple getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place on a small lake. Nothing fancy, but very cozy feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, value and great view of lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Can't beat the location/views! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. We were on our way up to the UP and stopped over for one night, but we’ll definitely stay longer next time. The hosts were very friendly and gave great dinner recommendations. I love retro style hotels and this one was a gem. Exceptionally clean and quite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dixon Lake Resort

Very good location not handy cap friendly Very good view of Dixon Lake
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

We had a great stay! Great location and the accommodation were perfect for what we needed. It is a cottage place so keep that in mind. But it was extremely clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great decision to come here.

We are so happy we came here. It was cozy, clean and the hosts were so kind. The view was so pretty. We enjoyed the fire at night and the calm of the setting. We are already planning our next stay for summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and clean as a whistle!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rustic cottage with a great view

Quant, rustic old school Upper Michigan lake front cottage.We had work in the area and wanted to get in a little fishing and lake time. Not the Holiday Inn but that's why we chose it

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice property. We arrived late and we were scolded by the owner. Charged our credit card before we even arrived. Probably won’t return due to the rudeness of the owner. Doesn’t deserve our business. Plenty of places to tryout up north.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little motel

I love staying at Dixon Lake - I've done so for last 4 years and it is consistently a perfect place for me to stay. It's tucked away in a quiet location, on a beautiful lake. Great for decompressing after a stressful day! Big rooms to accommodate a family, even a dining room table/work space, and plenty of space outside to have BBQ/picnic or play in the lake. It's quaint (1950s/1960s), nothing fancy, this isn't the Ritz, but always clean and always great service. They're so friendly and helpful! Strong Wi-Fi, decently stocked kitchenette, big fridge, and within 10 minutes of downtown Gaylord which has plenty of restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

IRWIN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating asap.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Resort has great view of Dixon Lake and is in a quiet area. The resort itself needs some TLC. Electrical outlets are old and don't work well, toilet had minor issue with running. Overall, probably would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I did forget my Bath & Body Works Bag In the dresser drawer filled with car air freshners . On with my review. Place was clean. Beds were very comfortable. It was very quiet peaceful. THE view of the Lake was beautiful. Walked downstairs to sitting area. Firepit and picnic tables near them.Little boat too was seen. WE do plan on coming again to stay. Loved the Resturants in town also. Great Mexican resturant and breakfest place to. Eat both days downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I stayed for a long weekend at Dixon Lake Resort in room #3. We absolutely loved our time at this cozy resort. I had my coffee outside every morning, enjoying the beautiful view of the lake. We went kayaking and fished every day we were there (caught a ton of fish). The rooms had a retro style, which we loved, and it had everything we could possibly need, such as: regular sized refrigerator, microwave, stove, sink, coffee pot, tv w/cable, and a tub/shower bathroom. Our hot water wasn't working the first evening, but the owners were extremely quick to fix this issue and it was fixed in a matter of just a couple hours. This place is a true gem, you can't beat the views, the lake is beautiful, and it's so peaceful. We will be back! Thank you for a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Living in the past

The location was great . The problem was the add said the room was 700 sq. feet it was about 300 sq. feet. The room needs a total upgrade . Wall sockets wouldn't hold a plug the doors need new handles and were hard to close . The sink and faucets need updating. Everything was old .It was like being in the 50's . The plus side was the tennets were very friendly. I would go back if the upgrades were done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

polly

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are mystified at why anyone could give this more than 2 stars. Room was so musty we had to open windows for a couple of hours. Fridge did not get cold, TV didn’t work, light fixtures were pulled out of exterior walls. Frightening experience. Call the health dept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good, especially for the price.

Not so good. There were earwigs in the bathroom and kitchen. No air-conditioning, and it was quite humid and uncomfortable. The room smelled musty and gave me a headache. It is very dated, and the bathroom is the smallest I've ever seen. The bed sloped to the middle. After the first night we asked in the morning to get our money back for the second night but they wouldn't do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nope

Not impressed at all. Stairs to the water are dangerous. Shower was dirty. Bathroom smelled like urine. Mattresses need to be thrown out. You can feel the springs digging into your body. Could not even access the water. Never again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022