Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake

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1 bedroomSleeps 4

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Pet-friendly
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Idlewild, MI

Idlewild Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Balwin Teen Health Center
‪9 min drive‬
Big Star Lake
‪29 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Historical Idlewild is situated in lake county with numerous streams rivers and lakes for fishing year-round. Our cottage has its own dock and beach with plenty of room on the deck for enjoying the scenery and just relaxing.

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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

You are responsible for The safety ofyour children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

$50 Pet fee charged or taken from the deposit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

About the area

Idlewild

Idlewild is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve, while Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center and Shrine of the Pines are cultural highlights.

Idlewild, MI

What's nearby

Idlewild Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Foreman Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Balwin Teen Health Center - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Shrine of the Pines - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
Big Star Lake - 29 min drive - 19.5 km

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Barski - ‬11 min drive
‪Jones Homemade Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
‪Pompeii's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very quaint, small Cottage on historic Idlewild lake located?

Situated in Idlewild, this cottage is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Idlewild Lake. Idlewild Public Library and Paradise Lake are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Eugene

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was a very special time, in a very special place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

5 Sept 2023

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

Great stay!

Comfortable, clean and lovely place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie D.

21 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Place to sleep

Overall, the cottage met our need for a place to sleep while attending a wedding that was nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

25 July 2024

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

This was an Anniversary getaway

This is a very nice cottage,very clean, well thought out with very nice amenities, in a quiet location.. We look forward to a return visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER J.

25 May 2023

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

Great Location! Cute clean cabin!

We loved the cabin!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

30 June 2024

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

Jazzy weekend

Wonderful historical location. House had everything we needed. We plan on returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

29 July 2024

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

Relaxing lake stay

Very quiet and peaceful. The cottage had everything we needed after driving from Memphis, Tennessee. Enjoyed kayaking, we rented from Baldwin Canoe Rentals. They dropped and picked up kayaks and life jackets, it was awesome! Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

19 May 2024

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

Beautiful get away

Very clean and quiet. Everything you need ia close by. There's a tv but no service so bring a dvd player ect.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

26 July 2023

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

Nice and quiet

A clean and quit place.we will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

26 June 2023

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

Peaceful

Great getaway!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

16 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful view

Very nice cabin. Driveway needs a little work, really sandy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

8 Aug 2024

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

Unwind in Idlewild

Perfect little cottage style home for two people. Back deck and patio area lead right down to the lake. No neighbors on one side and there seem to be no one home in the house on the other side. It felt very secluded. Brought our kayaks and we're able to put those in the water very easily. Overall, it was a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

17 July 2023

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

Our stay was wonderful! Very relaxing

The house is beautiful and so is the property. If you want tv or internet, then bring your own.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

29 May 2024

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

Just as listed

This place is exactly what is listed! Small, cozy and private. Located centrally in Idlewild, it was the perfect distance from everything. The kitchen was fully loaded with all the utensils! It was a beautiful view to wake up to. All of my questions were answered promptly by the owner, before arriving. One of the best stays I've had away from home! The hosts were great to communicate with. I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angel S.

25 Sept 2023

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

Love lake life

Beautiful lake, it was a wonderful stay. The cottage was so cozy. It was easy to get to. The deck and back yard was great for sitting and having a campfire, watching the stars at night. There was easy access for kayaking and fishing. Great place to go for a long bike ride. Plenty of places to go hiking for the day. Looking forward to come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

23 June 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

We truly enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage. It is quiet, peaceful and has a lovely view of Lake Idlewild. We appreciated that the hosts stocked the place with things including bottled water, coffee, and assortment of teas and microwave popcorn. The bed and main room furniture were comfortable. We'd stay there again and would probably rent kayaks to launch from the cottage dock to spend time on the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

31 July 2023

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

Perfect Weekend Away

We were so thrilled with this cabin. You usually expect something a little more rustic when booking in Michigan, but we were thrilled with all of the conveniences and appliances. The dishwasher/washer-dryer were so nice and the kitchen was well stocked and made our stay so comfortable. The furniture was all cute and comfy and the back patio with lake access felt very private even with neighbors close by. The hosts went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of and were so sweet. We absolutely would stay again and would recommend to all of our friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don N.

21 July 2024

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

Tranquil getaway

This was a quaint little cottage located on a quiet lake that placed my wife and I within comfortable driving distance to our favorite northern Michigan destinations. James and Shawna offered all of the amenities one would expect. We had some initial difficulty finding the cottage and actually had landed at the wrong cottage where we awaited our hosts because we were unable to unlock the door… until neighbors intervened wondering why we were making ourselves comfortable waiting for Shawna to help us get in “their” cottage! Although having a wall mounted large screen television, our only disappointment was the lack of cable access or internet that would have permitted us to stream entertainment.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria R.

15 July 2024

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

Lovely

Property is very lovely, quint, quiet, and scenic. Being on Lake Idlewild and watching all the lake activities was very enjoyable and relaxing. Every morning I ate breakfast outside and enjoyed! Kitchen was very well stocked except for no colander and cutting board. The sofa bed was not made up upon my arrival and it could do for a new mattress and cover. And, the French doors could use some shades for well needed privacy while sleeping. But, most importantly, please don’t drink the water. It smells of sulfur. But, overall the stay and the home was very lovely. And, yes I look forward to renting it again. Thank you for everything. V

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

20 Nov 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tama h.

20 Dec 2022

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

Perfect Winter Retreat

We loved the cottage. It was clean and superbly located on the lake. The host has a great decorating touch - loved the super comfy leather sofa, sherpa rugs, well equipped kitchen, tea caddy and snowy view of Lake Idlewild. Perfect place for your writing retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bathroom 1

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