Gaylord, MI

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Colorful Autumn Sunrise over the Otsego Golf Club Resort area in Gaylord, Michigan
Colorful Autumn Sunrise over the Otsego Golf Club Resort area in Gaylord, Michigan
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Gaylord is a city in and the county seat of Otsego County, Michigan, United States. The population was 3,645 at the 2010 census. The city is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord, the smallest settlement by far serving as the location of an active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States.
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Where to stay in Gaylord

Lush green park and tree reflections

Lake Manuka

When in Lake Manuka, you can plan a visit to Natural Golf Course and Marsh Ridge Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lake Manuka
the beautiful autumn colors with the sun's rays

Michaywe

If you're spending some time in Michaywe, Michaywe Pines Golf Course and Lakes Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Michaywe
National Harbor iron eagle detail

Downtown Gaylord

When in Downtown Gaylord, you can plan a visit to Bavarian Falls Park and Call of the Wild Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Gaylord
Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord

Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord

2.5 out of 5
510 S Wisconsin Ave Gaylord MI
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$75 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gaylord. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean. The help was very nice. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord
Best Western Gaylord

Best Western Gaylord

2.5 out of 5
1201 W. Main St Gaylord MI
$72 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$80 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gaylord. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean, quiet and reasonably priced

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Best Western Gaylord
Treetops Resort

Treetops Resort

3 out of 5
3962 Wilkinson Rd Gaylord MI
$136 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$151 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Gaylord. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Otsego Golf Club and Aspen Park are ...
7.8/10 Good! (340 reviews)
It was a very nice stay.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Treetops Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Experience Gaylord charm in our spacious 5-bedroom retreat

Experience Gaylord charm in our spacious 5-bedroom retreat

Gaylord MI
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Gaylord. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
The house was very clean and welcoming. It was perfect for our large group of three families. We enjoyed a nice winter getaway, with ice fishing, a sleigh ride and tubing at a local ski resort. The host, Bob, was very helpful with info about the area and answered any questions we had. He sent a email ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Experience Gaylord charm in our spacious 5-bedroom retreat
Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly

Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly

gaylord MI
Stay at this cabin in Gaylord. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Natural Golf Course and Pine Baron Pathway are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
Access to snowmobile trails was great! Rokko and others on site were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Lakeside Log Home, fireplace, snowmobile trails, parking, skiing, dog-friendly
Family Fun on Otsego Lake - HUGE yard, kayaks, paddleboards, zip line and more!

Family Fun on Otsego Lake - HUGE yard, kayaks, paddleboards, zip line and more!

Gaylord MI
Stay at this vacation home in Gaylord. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Natural Golf Course ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
The house was amazing - it is beatifully located and had everything we needed. We were a family of 7 adults and had plenty of room for everyone. John was most attentive and helpful. We hope to be back!

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Family Fun on Otsego Lake - HUGE yard, kayaks, paddleboards, zip line and more!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Gaylord

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
111
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
142
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
28
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Good place to visit

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We snowmobile Gaylord, love the area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cross country skiid and saw the elk herd up close

4/5 - Good

Jennie

We actually came because a friend (who was vacationing) was unexpectedly admitted to the ICU at Munson Otsego Hospital. It was a great facility with skilled healthcare workers. Good to know if you’re ever in the area & in need of medical services!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the city of Gaylord very pretty in the fall!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Gaylord is a cute city, very Swiss looking. We have driven by at least 100 times while traveling to and from the U.P. and never really stopped to go on an adventure. We had a very nice time.

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