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GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.

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Family time and sunsets. Nothing better!
Great sunset views!
Great sunset views!
View of Lake taken from back deck
Clear blue water and pretty sandy beaches during the day.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.

Private. Plenty of beach and backyard area with sunset views.

WIFI AVAILABLE! DISH TV. Plenty of outlets and HDMI spaces in the TV area so you can bring your own streaming device and connect to the TV and the WIFI.

Private sandy beach on Lake Michigan’s Trails End Bay in Wilderness State Park!

Our 1,832 sq. ft. home offers all the best of Lake Michigan! Beautiful white-sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets coupled with a modern, newly remodeled home offer the perfect get-away with all of the comforts of home. Tucked away in Wilderness State Park, you will enjoy a secluded slice of lake front property, but will be a few minute’s drive from Mackinac City, The Mighty Mackinaw Bridge, ferries to Mackinac Island, and Michigan’s stunning Upper Peninsula. Open floor plan includes a spacious family room, dining area, kitchen with a fantastic lake view, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. We love this home as much as our permanent residence — completely furnished with new furniture, kitchen appliances, tableware, bedding, washer and dryer, and artwork.

Family room includes a large sectional couch (which can fold out to two twin beds), television with DISH TV, and a DVD player. The custom kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The three bedrooms include a master suite with a queen bed, dresser, spacious closet, master bath, and a beautiful lake view with a cozy patio — perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee, watching kids play in the spacious backyard or lake, and enjoying sunsets. The second and third bedrooms have queen beds, dressers and spacious closets, and plenty of space to spread out. The second full bathroom sits between these two bedrooms.

The beach is pure white sand with clear water, so it is soft on your toes and ideal for swimming, sunning and walking the beach. A small grilling and seating area for cookouts and s’mores can be found at the edge of our beach area, allowing you to get the most of your Lake Michigan days and sunsets! We also offer three youth kayaks, and one youth paddleboard. Please bring your own life jackets.

The spacious, well maintained backyard facing the water is fantastic! Tossing the football, Frisbee, camping, napping or stargazing by the fire pit — plenty of room to do it all!

Mackinaw City is minutes away, where you can take the ferry to Mackinac Island, visit the shops, restaurants or historic sites, or play putt-putt. You can also cross the famous Mackinac Bridge to the town of St. Ignace or explore Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.

For Golfers, Michigan offers a seemingly endless supply of beautiful golf courses, many of which are nearby.

NOTES: WIFI AVAILABLE!! Absolutely no more than 8 occupants. This is a 3 bedroom home, with 4th "bedroom" in the TV room with the pull out couch having 2 twin beds. Bed, bath and kitchen linens are all furnished. Absolutely no pets, smoking or fireworks. Remember: please be kind to the home and treat it as your own. We appreciate it.

Please phone or email us for additional details and availability.

Property manager

Kristen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, this holiday home is on the beach. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Spy Quest Laser Maze and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Mackinaw Heritage Village and McGulpin Point Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

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

Family Vacation

We love this place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

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

Great house great sunsets

House was in a great location for all things near Macinaw City, the bridge and Macinaw Island. The sunsets on the shore were spectacular. Landlord was a pleasure to interact with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

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

Wonderful vacation

Once again we were blessed to stay in this great house with a beautiful sandy Lake Michigan beach to swim each morning and watch glorious sunsets every evening House has all you need and only 5 miles from Mackinaw City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Beautiful lake house

Really enjoyed our time at this beautiful lake house. Plenty of room for our family of 4 and two little ones. Nice big yard for the little ones to play. Beach is perfect for kids. Shallow for quite a ways out. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for everything, Kristen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

A wonderful place to relax

We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the home and property. It was better than it was described. The sunsets were indeed beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenilee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great find!

We really enjoyed the property and honestly found that the puctures on the site didnt do the home justice. It was so beautiful and peaceful, plus, just a hop-skip-jump to many wonderful activities. The owner was easy to get ahold of and very friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Beautiful Home

This is the fourth year that we have stayed In this home. We find it very roomy, even the bedrooms are really good size. This week there were five of us for half the week and then three more for the second half. The family room and kitchen are very spacious and lots of seating. The beach is pure sand and stays shallow quite a distance out. It is perfect for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great home

This home was wonderful. The location to everything was perfect. The view of the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

Very clean, wonderful location, peaceful yard and lovely beach front area, comfortable home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful sunsets, clean beach, quiet neighborhood. Home was very conducive to visiting and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles Q.

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

Vacation. Visited the UP and areas of the Upper Lower Peninsula. Second time at this house.

Enjoy the house and beach. Easy to head out to many different locations from here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We have stayed here several times over the past several years and hope to return for years to come. Almost don’t want to let the secret out. The home is beautiful and has all the amenities we need for an extended stay (if pressed for anything lacking, I would only note that the oven takes an unusually long time to preheat, but we’re on vacation and not in any hurry- just plan accordingly). The decks off the back are an idyllic setting for daytime reading and lounging. The beach and sandy lake bottom (which stays shallow for a good distance) is perfect for playing, swimming, kayaking, etc. The fire pit is great for night time campfires under an amazing canopy of stars. Kristen is communicative, provides helpful information, and is very easy to work with. They take excellent care of their vacation home and I am happy we have the opportunity to spend time there. Already looking forward to the next time we can go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne s., clarkston, michigan, USA

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

Beautiful stay at a peaceful home

We have been staying at this home for several years. Each year we look forward to the time. Place is very clean, location and beach are wonderful. Nice sandy beach with no rocks. The owner is very helpful. Always responding back to me quickly if I have any issues. We look forward to our visit next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Lovely Home

This is the third summer we have rented this home and we have it reserved for next year. The location is excellent, easy to get to mackinaw city, the UP, Cheboygan, and the Petoskey area. The home has a large open living room/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen is well stocked. The beach is very sandy and shallow, great for kids! Kristen is an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Exactly as described

Our family had a wonderful and relaxing time. There were no surprises. The owner was available for any questions with a quick reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

Perfect place for our family vacation. Beautiful view every morning and perfect sunset every night!

We truly enjoyed our stay. The beach was sandy and water great! The home was fully equipped with all we needed. Spent every morning gathered around the island watching my brother-in-law cook bacon. We had 4 couples so one couple slept in the living room pull out and said it was very comfortable. The owner is very nice and accommodating. We realized they had artesian well in the front yard with perfect cold drinking water! We walked to the Headlands Dark Park, visited Mackinaw Island and the guys golfed at the Mackinaw City golf course. Great trip!!! Thanks for sharing your home with us. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute, clean home

The home was very clean and cute with really pretty views of the water and beach. The host was also very responsive when I reached out with questions. The beach was pretty private and could be accessed through the backyard, which was convenient. We went with our 2 kids (2 and 4) and our 2 friends and their kids (6m and 3.5). The water is super clear and very shallow pretty far out, which the kids really enjoyed! While the place was nice, there are some things to know before you stay there. One, while it is listed as 4 bedroom home, there are only 3 bedrooms. The 4th “bedroom” is a pullout couch in the living room. I didn’t realize this until after I booked it and that made a long stay with 4 young kids a bit more challenging. Second, if you are staying longer than a couple days, you’ll need to bring (or buy) extra toilet paper, trash bags and paper towels. Most of the home rentals I’ve stayed in have provided those items so I didn’t think to bring my own. Third, there aren’t really extra blankets and the floor is tile so it does run a bit cold, definitely recommend bringing extras. Also, there is a tv but no Roku or Firestick so you’ll need to bring your own if you want to stream anything. The bedrooms are also very, very bright as the sun didn’t set until around 9:25 each night. Just something to keep in mind. Lastly, the bugs are terrible. That’s how it goes in northern Michigan this time of year, but again just something to keep in mind. Overall, it was a good trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

waylon h.

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

Lovely property.

Beautiful views, easy to locate. Plenty of places to sleep. A couple of the beds could use some new mattresses. Host was incredibly nice and welcoming. We would absolutely love to come back to this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LInda L.

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

house on lake michigan

The house was in the perfect location and set up beautifully for a family vacation. I would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra M., Canton, Michigan

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

Beautiful Lake View

This waterfront property has a beautiful lake view. It is peaceful and quiet. We truly enjoyed the time we spent on this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kerry m.

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

Clean Beautiful quiet amazing beach

Place was beautiful and quiet. House was extremely clean. Plenty of space. Beach was beautiful. Did have to provide much of our own basic supplies like hand soap, paper towels, dish soap etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

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

Fantastic Beach

Fantastic Beach, great communication with the owner, good location for activities in both the upper and lower peninsula. If your main goal is to enjoy Lake Michigan, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

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

wonderful stay

My grandchildren really enjoyed our stay. They did not want to leave. The house and property was everything it said it was. The back yard and beach where beyond words. Would really recommend this property. Very close to mackinaw city and all the attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful view, you can walk for miles in the water before it gets deep. The beach is right outside the door. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to book again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Beautiful Beach Property

We enjoyed everything about this stay - lovely home! It was clean and comfortable, and we didn't feel like we were in someone else's house. We were thrilled with the location. The yard and beach were very private, but only a few minutes from Mackinaw City and the ferry to Mackinac Island and the Bridge. We'll definitely be back!! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristen

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We live in Indiana, but our family has vacationed in Michigan for over 10 years. We love the beautiful, clear summer days and the crisp, cool nights. For us, there is no place that compares to Northern Michigan!

Why they chose this property

The summers here are perfect with warm days (minus the humidity) and cooler nights. After vacationing/renting in Northern Michigan for many years, we began searching for a home to buy. On our third summer vacationing/renting in the Mackinac area, a friend invited us to spend the day at their home on Wilderness Park Trail. We were hooked and just waited for the perfect home to become available in this area.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located in Wilderness State Park, which is just around the point from the Mackinaw Bridge. This protected bay area with shallow water makes our beaches sandy and helps the water warm more than the deeper, colder waters of Lake Michigan.

Our boys can play and walk out quite a distance before the water gets deep (a little piece of mind). Also, it is amazing that the lake can be so still at certain times of the day/year. We’ve seen it look like glass before — just beautiful! Who would have thought you could see calm water like that on Lake Michigan! It is also breathtaking to see such different colors of the water. It is as if you are on the ocean with the levels of pretty blues in contrast with the white sandy beach.

The yard is also of value to us, as our boys love to get out, wrestle, play football, swim and explore. The house offers us the opportunity to be quiet and thoughtful, play outside or be at the movies in 10 minutes.

It fits our needs wonderfully with the soft, sandy shore, clear shallow water, friendly neighbors, and the convenience to town with the feeling of being far removed.

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