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Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City

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Fireplace
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Wilderness State Park
    2 min walk
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    11 min drive
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    22 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Carp Lake

When you stay at this cottage in Carp Lake, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lake Michigan and Wilderness State Park. .This cottage is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mackinaw Heritage Village.
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What's nearby

  • Wilderness State Park - 2 min walk
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 11 min drive
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Audie's Restaurant - ‬16 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.

Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City

Private and secluded beach - a lot of privacy. 2 queen bedrooms, 1 twin in sunroom, and 2 twin XL built in bunks in living room, great for kids. Couch and love seat in living, couch in sunroom - couches and love seat can be used for extra sleeping area if needed. Full kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, dishwasher, etc. 2 full bathrooms with 48" showers. Bath off master bedroom has toilet in separate room for extra privacy. Full laundry with washer and dryer. Dining room table seats 4 and extra dining table in sunroom seats 6. Wall unit air conditioners - one in living and one in master bedroom. Full forced air heating.

Located on dead-end paved road with Mackinaw city close by. Booming tourist town famous for historic Mackinaw Island.

Three Kayaks available for use.

Special Note:
Still some work in progress on a few minor things relating to the outside of house, but soon to be wrapped up when springs comes.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free cottage features cross-country skiing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Don and Graciela Blotsky

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111.5 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters getaway
We loved this location! The view of Lake Michigan and the proximity to our activities was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, restful getaway
Husband and I had our first weekend away from our baby. This place was the perfect spot. Peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed sleeping in and hanging out doing not much. Place was clean and nice supply of firewood was much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
We enjoyed our stay very much at this lovely cottage. Nice and clean when we arrived. Coffee maker needed some cleaning before use. Kitchen utensils well stocked! Slept in comfort. Enjoyed the birds (Hope the sandhill youngster's wing healed ):-( We saw the northern lights on our last night. Hooray! Don was prompt in replying to our request to douse the outdoor lights at night. Perfect! Second bedroom could use a bedside light. Thanks for a beautiful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
This is a lovely place to relax, and watch the birds, wildlife, and freighters as they pass by. It's an easy drive to Mackinaw City, the dark sky park, and the Wilderness park. The house is a little "quirky", but comfortable, and the view from the sunporch is amazing. We would stay here again if we ever come back this way!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
MI trip
Great location, quaint, very clean, variety of birds, awesome fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Vac
Very clean, great location, well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Ada, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
We had a wonderful 2 weeks! The porch was the most fantastic place to hang out. The rental was a great value for the money spent. Beds & furniture very comfortable.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
calm waters
place was very clean and well supplied. location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful abode
This was a great place to stay and would love to come again! We built a fire nearly every night and if weather conditions were a clearer I’m sure we could have seen the Northern Lights from the backyard. Very well equipped with anything we would have forgotten. Loved the kayaks! Water was crystal clear!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay! There was plenty of space for all of us and we loved spending time in the sun room in the evening. The house had everything we needed to cook meals and have a comfortable stay. With young kids, we wanted to let them run around the yard, but there were many tall weeds making it not enjoyable. If the outdoor area was improved we’d love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Communication was excellent with the host, amazing amazing views of Lake Michigan. You can even see parts of the mighty Mac. Great location, we had no complaints at all. Would love to comeback again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay at lakefront property
Nice lakefront property. Spent lots of time on sun porch & on kayaks. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Trip
Me and my family stayed at this property for a short summer trip to Mackinac Island and the UP. It was a great time. I have never stayed at a place so prepared and equipped for guests. They literally had anything and everything we would need from shampoo to toothpaste. We did bring our own, but so nice to know it was available. Paper towels, toilet paper all there. The kitchen is also fully stocked with all the pots pans etc that you will need. Location was amazing and so close to the ferry and downtown Mackinac city. There is a little store called the Trading Post right down the road for odds and ends like groceries and some beer and wine. We were a family of eight and we never ran out of hot water. The only thing to note is there were quite a few bugs-fish flies, mosquitos and biting flies off and on. Definitely not a deal breaker for us! Also it is a natural shoreline as far as the beach goes but there is a public beach access down the road if you want more wide open sand. Again not important to us, but it may be to someone else. We will/would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H., Hamburg, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Retreat
The location was perfect. It was minutes away from the city, and it felt like we were on our own little island. Go to the Dark Park located near by. They have telescopes and an astrologer there who can help you navigate your star gazing! Super cool. Would recommend again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Get Away
Great view, Location close to city, Everything newer and in great working order, beds comfortable, cute unique place, kitchen well stocked and lots of everything we needed or wanted. Owner super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Very nice and quiet. Also very private. Enjoyed ourselves very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
A nice location and property. Beach area is nice with a more natural look as opposed to just sand. Will require car to get to Wilderness Park as road to park has no side to walk. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic house
This house was perfect for our family trip. The house was meticulous, clean, well organized, and had everything we needed to make our family vacation a blast. It was on its own private beach on Lake Michigan, beautiful sunset and sunrises lots of wildlife to be seen and only 10 to 15 minutes away from the port to Mackinaw. We felt like we were staying at a friends house as the host was extremely considerate to his guests, having very nice soaps, shampoos, and even left us a festive table decoration for the memorial day weekend. highly recommend renting this house if you’re looking to be in the area. Just don’t rent it the same weekend we are because we’ll be back. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024