Cozy Cottage -2-Bedroom- on Amazing 910 Acre Big Star Lake!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 667.4 sq m

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Baldwin, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Big Star Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Cecilia Lake
‪10 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Desirable Big Star Lake location with 50' lake frontage. Sandy beach bottom, shallow grade. Perfect for small children and families. Lovely 2 bedroom cottage with open ceiling floor plan and private beach area. Wonderful south shore location for perfect sunsets.

Enjoy outdoor activities through every season with ORV, boating, fishing, hunting & much more.

Cottage includes 2 kayaks & paddle boat with rental for your relaxing roam around the lake. -Please bring your own life jackets-

Also included is a beach seating area, charcoal grill.

Larger bedroom includes double bed, smaller bedroom includes Roll out twin beds.

ORVrs - ATVrs are welcome as well as the lake lovers! - DNR trails connects to Cadillac, Baldwin and Thompsonville!!

Located near by are ski resorts -Caberfae Peaks & Crystal Mountain-

Canoeing & kayaking -Shomler's & Baldwin Canoe rental right off M-37-

Mountain Biking and hiking -North Country Trail and BIG-M cross county ski area-

GREAT FISHING from what we are told - right outside your door, explore the many major trout streams nearby; Big and Little Manistee, Pere Marquette, Sauble and Tippy Dam or right on lake Bass in front of the cottage your staying in!

Fire pit on the beach with outdoor seating, charcoal grill, deck.
WIFI is available.

Full size refrigerator/freezer in an open kitchen area with everything for feeding the crew, just bring the groceries! Plenty of seating, for 6 at the dinner table plus outside patio are. New windows & washer/dryer have been added.

Book your reservation today by submitting your inquiry on the right side of this page.

Rental Duration: Weekly for summer -5 night minimum-.

50% Deposit Required to secure your booking. Balance is Due 30 days prior to arrival date along with signed rental agreement. Cancellation fees apply, details in your rental agreement.

Payment accepted; Online booking.

Refundable Property Protection Fee of $200 for rental.

$50 fee for early check in if accepted.

Check IN - 4pm / Check-OUT 11am.

Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.

A fee of $50 will be charged for early check in before 4pm.

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Property manager

Mike D.

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

2 day minimum stay

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve, while Shrine of the Pines and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.

Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Big Star Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Duck Lake - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
Cecilia Lake - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
Honeymoon Lake - 11 min drive - 7.5 km

Restaurants

‪Mel's On The Lake - ‬15 min drive
‪Odd Fellow & Rebecca Camp - ‬12 min drive
‪Big Star Lake Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Pere Marquette Rod & Gun Club - ‬22 min drive
‪All Seasons Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage -2-Bedroom- on Amazing 910 Acre Big Star Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage -2-Bedroom- on Amazing 910 Acre Big Star Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage -2-Bedroom- on Amazing 910 Acre Big Star Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage -2-Bedroom- on Amazing 910 Acre Big Star Lake! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Gifford Lake and Duck Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Rob J.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July

Hosts were very helpful and easy to work w/ as they stay next door. The cottage is nice and definitely cozy, good for 4 adults and a couple kiddos. The cottage was not the cleanest but fine as we spent most of our time outdoors. The internet was out and the tv did not work. Other than that we had a great time at big star lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara w.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 2024 stay

Nothing fancy but a great little cottage at an even better location. The lake was great for the grandkids as the lake stays shallow for quite a distance from shore. The next door neighbor was great and let the grandkids use his dock, swim platform, kayaks and kid toys/floats. The TV was out when we arrived and within a couple hours a new one was there. WiFi wasn’t the greatest but didn’t rent it to watch TV constantly. Used my phones hotspot to cover that.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen K.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute older cottage

Looking for a place by the water to relax after finishing a Master's Degree, this cute cottage fit the bill. This location is also perfect for taking day trips to hiking destinations (Sleeping Bear Dunes, Ludington State Park). The property manager was very responsive regarding concerns.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salmon fishing

I was fishing most of time but the shower was hot and the bed was comfortable

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Steph M.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet spot by the lake - could use some attention to cleaning…

Overall if you want a quiet, relaxing cottage by the water and you aren’t super finicky about the below listed issues, it’s a great retreat. I would go again. But I’m laidback about stuff. Hubby not so much… This is definitely off the beaten path. At least a half hour to any fast food or meijer or Walmart. Make sure you are well stocked on the essentials. There are a few very small stores about 15 minutes away (think family dollar and plumbs). Also be very well stocked on drinking water as the water is the color of very weak coffee and has a strong odor. You will smell like a lake out of the shower. I packed extra plastic plates and silverware and paper towels as well. The main area was fairly clean. The couch with a pullout is pretty beat, the linens old and some stains but seemed clean. Someone else’s underwear were under the bed (did not check if they were dirty or clean 😂) as was someone else’s headband in the bathroom. The beach chairs were rough. Two had cracks and the screen door fell off. Can’t recall if the loft is listed as a sleeping area but it was absolutely littered with dead bugs, spiderwebs and some used looking linens in the eaves. That part actually pushed my limits of chill. Of course with children they wanted to climb up but I encouraged them not to due to the dead bugs and spiders. It has a air mattress so I assume it is counted as sleeping space 🤷‍♀️ 🤢 and the shower curtain also pushed my boundaries. I don’t think a frat house curtain could be dirtier and more mildewy. Host seems to live next door. The WiFi is from the neighboring house so it works but doesn’t stream the best. We ran several devices and were even able to do some remote video calls for work although we had to park close to the neighbor and sit in the car to do so. It was not crazy expensive and it was the ONLY place available so I am not complaining. I simply cataloging so future guests know what to expect. It’s cute, close to the water, doesn’t stink, there’s a sandy beach with some rocks near the shore. Water seemed pretty clean and the kayaks and paddleboat were a bonus. Overall if they cleaned the corners this would easily be a five star quiet retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda D.

29 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owner is aware of the issues. Hopefully they will be remedied.

Slight water leak.

6/10 Okay

Ali W.

27 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location (Just needs a little love)

My husband and 2 young kids had a great time at this little 2 bedroom cottage! Overall our stay was pretty good. The lake was beautiful and beach area was really nice with a fire pit for relaxing fires. The only complaints would be that the cottage needs a really good deep cleaning. The decor on the walls showed layers of dust on them, the sheets needed to be replaced as they were worn/stained, and the windows look like they hadn’t been cleaned since the winter. Also, the bathroom pump scared us half to death the first time we flushed the toilet! With some love this cottage could be really great as the size and location were great!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Renee A., Sanford, Michigan

12 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Small but comfy. Nice setting

The cottage is small but cozy. Perfect for 2 people. I wouldn't put more than 4 people in it. Beautiful lake setting. Neighbors very close all around. I think it would be noisy in the summer. Cottage could use beach towels, kitchen towels and dish clothes, more plates, bowls etc. It is minimal on kitchen utensils and wear. Kitchen appliances are fine.. Nice coffee pot.. it was nice not to have to buy paper products.. Beds are comfy. It would be great if the loft mattress was something other than a blow up mattress. The sofa needs cleaning but all other furniture is nice. Outdoor furniture,fire pit, beach are great. I'd bring my own pillows next time. The cleaning fee seems a bit much for the size.of the place. All in all we'd rent this little gem again. It's not fancy but its comfy and has the basics.

8/10 Good

Sheli T.

5 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Michigan!

Perfect for the two of us. We enjoyed the quiet, the sandy beach, the paddle boat and the fire pit. Limited parking especially if you have a trailer. Overall, very good experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Nicole G., Flushing

29 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Stayed in September

The poop weather was of course not the homeowners fualt ❤️ Location is beautiful! Perfect for a private beach day the beach is perfect for little kids it’s shallow and they can play without you worrying the cottage is super cute with even additional bed up on a loft I didn’t know about ! The literal only problem we had was cleanliness and supplies we had to go buy toilet paper dish soap and garbage bags the toilet had a hard time flushing with a broken plunger where the plunger was located was absolutely disgusting this is my 3rd Vrbo and maybe I got lucky with the first two actually hiring a company to clean they were immaculately clean. The knife block was filled with dust and they stated for us to put our laundry in a basket before we left we just had to pile it up because there wasn’t one like I said perfect beautiful little cottage just need to work on cleaning it better I stayed a week and was supplied one garbage bag I used the first day I got there. I have two kids so I didn’t expect to have to take them during covid to grocery shop for supplies

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

John & Tracy B., Louisville, KY, USA

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Right on the beach - Could have been cleaner

The little cottage was cozy and had a small private beach. The paddle boat and kayaks were a nice touch. The bed was small but comfortable. Unfortunately we had to do quite a bit of cleaning when we arrived to make it liveable though (floors needed swept, shower needed cleaned). We also had to deal with a lot of gnats in the cottage. Was OK for the price but we would look elsewhere for accomdations if we return to the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zoe P.

13 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach!

We loved the shallow beach and tons of sand, perfect for our young kids. Mike was very responsive and accommodating!! Thank you!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

10 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the Lake

Nice property and great view of the lake. Use of kayaks was a bonus.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

8 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at Mike's cottage. It is very small (aka cozy), but worked perfectly for 6 of us. We spent most of our time outside anyway. Towels and linens were provided, but you'll probably want extra towels. Especially with frequent post-swimming showers. The water heater is small (as stated in his welcome packet) so you'll need to stagger showers. The lake access was just a few steps away. It was great to enjoy morning coffee down by the water listening to the loons. The kids spent all day each day in the water playing, floating, kayaking, or on the paddle boat provided. (You will need to bring your own life jackets.) We fished off the end of the dock, which was somewhat inconvenient because the water is very shallow and the boats docked don't allow much space to cast, but we still caught a 14 inch bass! Mike was very responsive through the whole booking process. I would definitely recommend as a place to unplug and get away!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

10 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back next year.

Had a great time. So peaceful up here. Nice cozy cottage with great response from owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Joseph C., Mount Pleasant, MI, USA

9 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family place to stay

The cottage was a nice place to stay with a great private beach (perfect for pandemic time). The neighbors were friendly. We were able to enjoy the beach and sun. All questions were quickly answered.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y.

29 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

It was prefect for my husband and our two sons.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

8 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This cozy cottage was just right for the price. Loved the views and lakefront property. Mike was responsive and we got all our questions answered before arrival. Thanks Mike!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S., Jackson, Michigan USA

6 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway !

Nice place to stay! Very clean. Parking ok for one but not if you have a trailer. Close to river for kayaks and ORV trails. Beach in front of house amazing! Will book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russ K.

15 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place!

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

26 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It had everything we needed and the beach and lake were very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

chrissy h.

10 Sept 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway cabin!

We loved our vacation! The cabin is adorable and was the perfect size. Mike was so responsive to our questions. We highly recommend this wonderful little cabin!!

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

9 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

My family of four had a fantastic time. This is our 5th time renting in various spots in Michigan and this has been our favorite. Everything was comfortable and clean. The beach was perfect for planning in all day. We had sunset campfires a couple nights. We went kayaking and hiking in the National Forest. Neighbors were friendly and Mike was very accommodating and easy to work with. We would definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

29 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway

Was exactly as advertised! Would stay there again!

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Rockford

16 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place!

Second time renting this absolutely lovely place!! It is adorable, comfortable and has everything you need. The beds are extremely comfortable, the views are gorgeous and the coziness is so relaxing. I cannot recommend this place enough!

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