Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Carp Lake, MI

Wilderness State Park
‪2 min walk‬
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
‪11 min drive‬
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
‪16 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Don and Graciela Blotsky

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Important information

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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

About the area

Carp Lake

Located in Carp Lake, this cottage is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Carp Lake, MI

What's nearby

Wilderness State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 17 min drive - 13.5 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private and secluded lakefront 15 Minutes From Mackinaw City located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Wilderness State Park and Lake Michigan. Headlands International Dark Sky Park and Mackinaw Heritage Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

20 Mar 2025

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

Stunning view awesome location

We were here for hiking in Wilderness State Park and this location was the perfect starting point. The house is cozy and the sunroom looking out over Lake Michigan is spectacular.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

20 Oct 2024

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

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

Malachy S.

6 Aug 2024

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

Great family getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Easy to access, very clean, lots of room, and located on a quiet stretch of the lakefront.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connally B.

14 Sept 2024

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

MI trip

Great location, quaint, very clean, variety of birds, awesome fire pit

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

18 Aug 2024

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

calm waters

place was very clean and well supplied. location was perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea A.

13 Oct 2024

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

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

Dawn R.

7 Oct 2024

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

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

Lisa D.

2 Sept 2024

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

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

John H.

11 Sept 2024

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

Fall Vac

Very clean, great location, well stocked.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

14 July 2024

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

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

Stacey M.

3 Jan 2025

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

Winter get away

The pictures do it justice. The view was wonderful, unfortunately it was foggy most of our stay but it did clear one evening and we could see the bridge. Its location was secluded and quiet. It was big enough that our family of 6 with adult children didn’t feel crowded. The kitchen was functional and had all we needed. When I did contact the owner with a question they were quick to respond. The wood burner on the porch was really a highlight for our family. Would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

22 June 2024

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

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.

19 June 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Peaceful

Very nice and quiet. Also very private. Enjoyed ourselves very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanket K.

2 Sept 2024

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

Hidden gem

Very well kept place. Superb views from almost every room. Donald was very responsive and helpful. We had to reduce our duration post booking but prior to the start of the stay on a busy Labor day weekend but Donald was flexible and accommodating. Will definitely rebook again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessy G.

20 July 2024

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

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

Steven S.

17 June 2024

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

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

Gloria L.

12 Aug 2024

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

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

Melanie H.

7 July 2024

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

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

Christina F.

30 July 2024

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

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

Deborah W.

10 Oct 2024

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

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

Jason K.

30 May 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

8 July 2024

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Don and Graciela Blotsky

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property