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Red Star Cottage on Mawby Lake: Sandy Beach- Kayaks/Paddle Boat/Row Boat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Aerial view
Aerial view
Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 986 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bitely, MI
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Bitely Lake
    4 min walk
  • Houseman Lake
    8 min drive
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    55 min drive

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About the area

Bitely

When you a stay at this cottage in Bitely, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Bitely Lake. .This cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Amaung Lake and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sawkaw Lake.

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bitely Lake - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Schultz Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Condon Lake - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Big Star Lake - 29 min drive - 18.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bitely Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Abner's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woodys - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taylor's Chalet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lodge at Legends Ranch - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Red Star Cottage on Mawby Lake: Sandy Beach- Kayaks/Paddle Boat/Row Boat

Your family vacation awaits. The Red Star cottage offers swimmable lakefrontage on Mawby Lake. Everything you would want from a Northern Michigan vacation is right here! Mawby Lake is spring-fed w/a sandy clean beachfront. The updated cottage offers 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Rich w/amenities & centrally located to Michigan's favorite tourist towns. The Bitely area is the gateway to all Northern Michigan has to offer.
Metal row boat, kayaks, & paddleboat. Dog fee $35.

The Space:

The Red Star Cabin on Mowby Lake is the perfect space for you & your loved one(s) to enjoy a weekend away in Northern Michigan or for families to enjoy all the property has to offer.

Outdoors you will find a dock perfect for fishing, a paddle boat, a metal row boat, 3 kayaks, a sandy clean swimmable beachfront, a swimming platform in the middle of the lake w/slide, a deck w/a gas grill & eating area, a fire pit overlooking the lake, & horseshoe pit.
A wooded lot is located to the right of the property, & neighbors to your left. Several walking & ORV trails are nearby in Manistee National Forest & state lands (maps at the property). See below for attractions and things to do.

Please take a minute to read the policies and rules to ensure this is the right place for you and your group. I want to ensure your stay is a carefree one!

The property offers everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Kitchen: Fully stocked with everything you would need to cook a meal: pots/pans, cookware, spices, basic condiments, & water cooler. Coffee & supplies included.

Living space: The property offers internet, a TV in the living room, & both bedrooms w/Roku's, as well as AC window units. The cell phone service is very good at the property.

Bedrooms: The cottage can sleep 8-9 people comfortably: 3 double beds, a twin bunk bed, & a couch that folds into a double bed (Good for kids). Fresh sheets and pillows provided.

Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms. Towels, body wash, shampoo, and hand soap are provided. 1 bath has a stand-up shower. The larger bath offers a full bathtub/shower. The washer/dryer is in the larger bathroom. Laundry soap & bleach provided.

Things To Do:

Swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, off-roading, water parks, skiing, shooting, hunting, sledding, snowmobiling & more.

Hiking:

Loda Lake Wildflower Sanctuary (17 min)
76th St Trailhead (23 min)
Pere Marquette State Trail (25 min)
Marshall Memorial Park-good for winter (32 min)
Hardy Dam Rustic Nature Trail (43 min)
Silver Creek Pathway (50min)
North Country National Scenic Trail (1hr)
Big M Cross Country Ski & Mountain bike trail-good for winter (1hr)
Big Mud Lake Trails (1hr 16min)
Grand Traverse Regional Land conservancy-good for winter (1hr 30min)

Off-Roading Trails:

Little O ORV Trailhead-41 mile trail (20 min)
M-20 Motorsports Trailhead (33 min)
Tin cup springs (39 min)
Silver Lake State Park (50 min)
Twisted Trails ( 1 hr 12min)
Rocks and valleys (1hr 24min)

Beach:

Woodland Park Beach (5 mins)
Ludington State Beach ( 1hr)
Canadian lakes beach (1hr)
Pere Marquette beach (1hr 14 min)
Fifth Avenue Beach (1hr 17min)

Fishing:

Mowby Lake (On property)
Bitely Lake (9min)
Nichols Lake (9min)
Pere Marquette River Lodge (21min)

Summertime/kid-friendly attractions nearby:

Baldwin Canoe - Down the Pur Marquette (20 mins)
Henry’s Landing- Canoe and Kayaking (47min)
Silver Lake sand dunes (51min)
Amber Elk Ranch (55mins)
Michigan Adventures- amusement and water park (1hr drive)
Adventures Island- amusement park w/ go-karts, bumper boats, waterslides, and more (1hr drive)
Crystal Mountain water playground (1-hour drive)
Caberfae Peaks- Golfing and more (1-hour drive)
Craig’s Cruisers-bumper boats, mini-golf, and more. (1hr 11 min)

Wintertime/kid-friendly attractions near:

Newaygo County Sports Park- sledding (27mins)
Crystal Mountain-ski lift and hiking (1-hour drive)
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex (1 hr 11 min)
Missaukee Ski Mountain (1hr 13min)
Caberfae Peaks (1hr 15min)
Guest access
Guests will have full private access to the whole property.

Other Things To Note:

We are looking forward to having you! To ensure your stay is carefree & the integrity of the lake community is upheld please read below before booking!

Pets are an additional one-time fee of $30/each

Exterior cameras are present on the property.

VRBO has a no-parties policy, No parties, please. My neighbors sometimes make me aware of these things as they are occurring. If it occurs you will be asked to leave.

No event-type parties are allowed. Examples: bachelor parties or weddings

A max of 9 guests are allowed at the property at all times. Strictly enforced.

A max of 4 cars are allowed at the property. Strictly enforced.

No outdoor loud noise after dark. My neighbors usually make me aware.

Early or late checkout can be accommodated as long as the cottage is vacant the night before or after your stay. If this is not the case and early check-in is still needed we will try our best to make it work for you!
Pets are an additional one-time fee of $35/Each.

Quiet hours 9pm-8 am.... please be respectful of our neighbors. Neighbors have made me aware of loud groups past quiet hours in the past. You will be asked to leave if any noise complaints occur.

Please do not smoke inside.

Please do not leave the fire pit unattended when in use and always put it out when done.

Like most Northern MI properties the property has well water. Northern MI water has a higher iron content, completely safe and normal to drink. I have a reverse osmosis water purification system at the kitchen sink for great-tasting water if you are not used to well water.

Have fun! We are here to help make your stay the best!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Josh Wiser

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 929 sq ft (86 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: NA

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: NA

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Red Star Cottage on Mawby Lake: Sandy Beach- Kayaks/Paddle Boat/Row Boat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Min K.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful and lovely
Great stay for our family including our dogs. Very guest friendly home. Fishing was great. Our only complaint is that the quality of water was bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Cabin was vey clean and comfortable, had a great time and our dog loved the peddle boat and swimming in the lake!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

patricia c.

Building small log cabin
The location worked out great for us. Our sons property where we're helping build a small log cabin in memory of our grandson was closer for us to drive back and forth. The kitchen pans and skillets really need to be updated. The sgl. bed bdrm has a bad mattress. Really appreciated all the extras left for us for our use. Wouldnt hesitate to stay there again for our next trip up there from Indiana.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mawby Lake
We had a fantastic time at the red star cabin during our stay in Bitely! The beach was great and shaded which was perfect for the kids. The lake was amazing, great swimming. The cabin had everything we needed and was in nice shape. We cpuld also walk to the small grocery store which had ice cream and essentials. Overall great stay and would recommend to families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun little cottage
Had a great time. Loved having kayaks available. Great small no wake lake. Indoor area was great. Outdoor areas could use a good power washing (yes I know it's outside) but overall ok. Still had a great time and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaima S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable lake cabin
We loved this cottage on a beautiful llake. Tons of privacy. Sandy beach for swimming and enjoyed the paddle boat, kayaks, raft and great fishing! We enjoyed our stay and would like to do it again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 day getaway
The listing was as advertised super clean. Relaxing and fun . Fished right off the dock! Took paddle boat out once. Had steaks and corn on the cob on the gril! Josh was very responsive! Definitely reccomend this spot for a fun stay! Also everything was labled for convenience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Book it now!!
Josh helped my brothers and a couple friends get away up north for some golfing and fishing, and we could not be happier with our stay. Josh’s house was the perfect size for our group of 7. The yard, patio, and deck make the space feel very intentional and open. The lake, and amenities tied to the property, give you a couple days worth of activities. We never felt cramped, and never ran out of things to do. The town of Bitely has a grocery, church, and gas station as well, and you’re within driving distance to Baldwin, Big Rapids, and even Silver Lake Sand Dunes. This is THE spot in this area of Michigan. Book it now before it fills up! We will be back multiple times this year :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
We enjoyed ourselves at this great little place. Clean, updated home, too cold for the water but great for the firepit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Norman L.

Nice place
The property was easy to find and on a nice lake. Even had a family of swans! There were kayaks and boats available but the life vests were old. The chain detached from the paddle boat and stranded family in the middle of the lake for a little while but were able to be saved. I was however not pleased with the condition of the cooking items available and the smaller shower was unclean and moldy. Both bathroom sinks also need to be unplugged, they are clogged. We did have a good time and would keep this property in mind for future trips. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet
We had a great time! Only downside was the lily pads and muck. Everything else was great!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short get away
We had a great stay! Loved being on the lake. Only thing we wish we could’ve stayed longer. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place!
We enjoyed our stay. It was so peaceful. Nice little home away from home. Cabin is so cute and welcoming! We cooked outside on the grill... the grill is in rough rough shape and really should be replaced though. ;) Overall, it was worth it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Great place to stay and relax!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
It was a great stay. Few things were little rough like the awning. Very green. Not in great shape. Rusty water not used to it taking a shower with that water is not the best. Overall nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022