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Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights.

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Cozy Cabin
So close to the beach. About 120 steps.
400 feet of private beach is calling.
Our private park w/the beach in the background.
Kitchen w/storage. Everything you need to cook and serve a great meal.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 686.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fort Gratiot, MI
  • Lakeport State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Water Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lakeside Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Over Garage Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights.

This adorable cottage is in a private beach community just steps from 400 feet of private beach. Swim, snorkel, paddle board, kayak or stay on beach collecting rocks and sea glass. The beautiful beach community also offers a beachfront front park, horseshoes, a tennis/pickleball court and fire pits.

The cabin sleeps six with an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. We offer a fully equipped kitchen plus coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer. The bath is also updated with a washer and dryer so there is no shortage of fresh towels.

There is high speed wi/fi for working or streaming and there are two 50 inch smart TVs. It's fully air conditioned and has a gas fireplace for extra cozy nights.

Outside you will find a private backyard with charcoal grill, picnic table and umbrella, and two zero gravity loungers for relaxing. The beach wagon is ready with a cooler, chairs, and umbrella. Don't forget to grab your beach towels from the basket indoors. Kayaks and life jackets are also available.

There are no shortage of events and festivals located locally and within 30 minutes and live music offered every weekend in downtown Port Huron. Some favorite special events include the Sandcastle Festival, Blue Water Festival, Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race (watch them from our beach), and the Annual Float Down.

For those rainy days we are conveniently located between Port Huron and Lexington where you may find shopping, wineries, breweries, and a casino just six miles away in Sarnia, Canada. Whatever you enjoy you'll find it in our area. From freighter watching to nature trails, biking trails, shopping and gambling we have it all! It is available for rental terms of 31 days or longer.

Property manager

Lori Carnaghi
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small dog, no barkers, leashed, picked up after
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside is ok. Please dispose of butts

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fort Gratiot

Located in Fort Gratiot, this cottage is on a lake. Lake Huron and Lakeport State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thomas Edison Depot Museum and Stones 'N Bones Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Glacier Pointe Ice Complex and Mystic Mountain Adventure Golf & Driving Range. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Gratiot, MI

What's nearby

  • Lakeport State Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Birchwood Mall - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Blue Water Bridge - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lakeside Park - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Canatara Beach and Park - 28 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Huron Station - 23 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. located?

This family-friendly Fort Gratiot cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Huron and Lakeport State Park. Lakeside Park and Birchwood Mall are also within 6 miles (10 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. 63 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, beach area clean and short walk from cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
Great place and great communication by host would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Our sister lives on the other side of the park so this was the perfect place for us to stay. We were able to walk to her place, and walk to the park for a family reunion. The lake and the kayaks were an added plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Great cabin near the beach. Our family of five stayed here comfortably. We also enjoyed the nearby pickleball court.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin so close to beach!
Stayed for long weekend. Enjoyed tastefully appointed cabin with great location. Perfect spot for watching sunrise! Just a short stroll down to beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lynnette S.

Family Vacation
Great location and owners were very helpful and nice. Fun area for kids and adults! The cottage was very nice and clean, everyone loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Huron Rustic Cabin
My family enjoyed our stay at this property. Just a short walk to a beautiful private beach for sunning, swimming and rock hunting. The owners were just a few doors down and quick to respond to any inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

diana r.

The cottage was very cozy and clean. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake. Can't wait to go back.
The cottage was cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved kayaking on Lake Huron, it was peaceful and relaxing. The property owners were very friendly. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

JOANN C., DOWLING, MICHIGAN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Great location. Very quiet neighborhood. Very comfy cabin. Road our bikes on a couple trails. Beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

girls winter retreat
This cottage exceeded our expectations. It was very clean, cozy and a peaceful location on the lake. Joy and Julia were amazing hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Rochester Hills

Memory Making
We enjoyed our relaxing stay in a quiet quaintly decorated cabin. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S., Shelby Township, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach Cottage
Cute, clean and a stone's throw from the beach!! Our dog loved it too! Small fenced in back yard was perfect for our 10 pound pooch and he loved our daily walk/visit to the beautiful private beach! Our dog didn't want to leave and neither did we!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little getaway
Had a wonderful time hanging out at the beach. Swimming, Kayacking riding ,bike riding. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great little cottage
Our stay at the cottage was excellent and would recommend to anyone looking to get away! The cabin was immaculate, with updated appliances and decor. Joy was the most gracious host, and we even enjoyed a beverage with her. The cottage was well stocked with items needed for a stay. It's the perfect spot- close to the Canadian border, restaurants, shopping, and the beach. We can't wait to come again, hopefully in the summer months to try Paddle Boarding with Joy and Juila.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Lovely cabin
Stayed here in the dead of winter with my family. It was a perfect location and very lovely cabin/cottage. Everything was updated and clean and while small, there was enough space for all 5 adults who stayed. Loved that you could walk to the water...quite a site to see even in winter. Especially loved the electric stove heater! That heated up the room fast! Would love to stay again in the summer to really enjoy the lake. Also, owners are great and very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S., Rochester Hills

A fantastic, quiet getaway
We (family of 4) rented the cabin for a 4 day getaway that was close to home but had an up north feel and this checked all the boxes. I won't reiterate all of the other comments shared by others, but I echo all of the good qualities for the place and the owners. If I had to find any flaws its the amount of newer construction in the area but you tend to forget about it once you've settled in. We will actually be back in a couple weeks. Thanks for everything Joy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aislinn W.

Perfect weekend getaway
The cottage was a perfect "home away from home" for our weekend away. Michigan may not seem like a great place for a winter weekend, but it was lovely to get up and walk to the Lake Huron beach for the sunrise. Joy welcomed us with a beautiful setup of fresh flowers, a bottle of wine, and a fire in the fireplace. She was available for questions when needed but we never felt intruded or checked in on. The house has everything you could need for a long or short stay, including onsite laundry, music/movies/sound system, and a full kitchen with equipment. We definitely hope we get to come back sometime, and would recommend this cottage to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn B., Crown Point, Indiana

Perfect Summer days
Joy & Julia are perfect hosts. They make every effort to meet your needs and expectations before, during and after your stay. Beyond their wonderful hospitality they are also very considerate and conscientious about the rental. During our stay there was some unexpected work being done in the neighborhood. When Joy realized this she called me before our stay to let us know and to reassure us that they would work with us to make us that our stay would not be ruined. We had a wonderful week and I would be comfortable recommending this rental to any of my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Hockey travel
Our stay was perfect! From the moment we walked in to a welcoming fire, soothing music, fresh cut flowers on the table, and a bottle of wine chilling we felt at home. The cabin has all of the modern conveniences in perfect combination with its rustic charm. Available to guests are a wide variety of books, movies, games, and music. Joy was so great to deal with! She gave me directions, answered all of our questions and gave us recommendations for local attractions and places to eat. Our boys enjoyed walking down to the frozen lake and looking for Petoskey stones, playing the wii and hanging out in the loft. It was also convenient to have anything we needed less then 5 min away (groceries, restaurants, shopping, ect). Stay here... you will be happy you did!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Enchanting
This was our second year staying at the cottage, and we have already booked for next year!! As always, Joy and Julia are amazing to deal with. The cottage is truly a home away from home, the beach is wonderful for relaxing or rock collecting. The location is fabulous, only a couple miles from Port Huron and all it has to offer for food and shopping. We had family visit one day and borrowed a long table from Joy, as always was no issue and whatever we needed to make our stay more enjoyable they are there to help. And us from Boston and my Sister and Mother from Florida we literally had our suitcases and nothing else. The cottage is fully stocked and has everything we needed for our visit and more! This was my sister's first visit and she was as excited to book for next year as we were as she also fell in love with the homey and comfortable feel of our home away from home. The wine and flowers greeting us was so appreciated. Thank you again to Joy and Julia for sharing your little slice of heaven with us. See you next July!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Absolutely charming!!
Wow, where do I start!! The pictures of this little haven do not do it justice, it is so comfy and welcoming and Joy and Julia are amazing! From the wine and flowers that greeted us after a long day of traveling to the charm and openness of of the cottage. We felt welcome right off the bat. The beach is literally 30 seconds walk and the private park was a wonderful retreat to just sit on the swings and watch the waves in the evening. We flew in so literally we had our suitcases and not much else. The cottage has every amenity you can think of for a traveler, including the washer/dryer which we appreciated. The use of chairs, cooler, kayaks and wagon for the beach made a relaxing day even better. The shower is amazing and the design of the cottage truly is wonderful and welcoming. The closeness of shopping and meals was a nice treat as well. To say our trip was amazing is an understatement, I can't thank Joy and Julia enough for welcoming us into your peaceful cottage and the hospitality you gave us. See you next year for sure!! Best kept secret of the thumb!

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to meet half way and enjoy Lake Huron
When I walked in, the place surpassed my expectations. The log cabin feel makes you so comfortable and relaxed. Nice decorative touches without being over the top. I like the books, games and other simple decorations. Bathroom is nice, clean. The kitchen has a bit more of a modern feel. Not too big, just right to store any food you bring. All the utensils you need. There is a small yard in the back and expect some rabbits to come visit you along with some squirrels. Crossing over the yard, you take steps to the top of the garage where there is an extra bed room. Before you go into that spare room, you will find your self on a deck with a table and chairs to read, talk to a friend or enjoy a view of the park on the lake. The home is in a private neighborhood. Nice homes all around and the residents seem friendly. It's a very short walk to Lake. There is a nice park for kids and of course a sandy beach. You also get to peer into Canada, watch big boats carrying cargo and wind turbines in the far far distance. The sunrise is a must. My only regret is that I didn't stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Moni McGill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach neighborhood.
Comfortable and well stocked with most of ones needs at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
The house is so charming and is in a perfect location. It is just a very short walk to the beach. There was so much available for our use - kayaks, beach chairs, wagon., beach towels. This was our second time renting this vrbo and we hope to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great owners and neightborhood
My partner and I stayed here for a week with our dog, Loretta. The cabin was exactly as described, and some aspects that made it even better! The yard is small but fenced in, a huge plus for a nervous dog owner. Every person we met on our walks was friendly, kind, and appeared to love dogs. The beach is stunning and quiet, and the house has everything you could possibly want to enjoy it. Maybe our favorite interior feature was the kitchen, which was spacious and modern. Fort Gratiot is a couple of miles away, making it extremely convenient to purchase last minute items or get a bite to eat at one of the small diners. And, for me, having two ice cream parlors less than 10 minutes away was a huge plus! I already miss the Carrot Cake ice cream at Milkhouse and the friendly service at Pepperoni Cow. The whole experience has us thinking about where we want to retire; this was just lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lori Carnaghi

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We purchased this cottage because we fell in love with the beautiful beach and peaceful community. We love introducing the east side lakeshore to new visitors and repeat guests.

The 'Sunrise Side' of Michigan is really it's best kept secret!

Why they chose this property

We really feel that this is one of the best kept secrets in MI. Lake Huron is amazing providing us with beauty, Petoskey stones, beach glass, boats, freighters, sunrises, kayaking, standup paddling, snorkeling, sand and sun! We are conveniently located near a state and a county park with walking trails, bike paths and great small towns like, Lexington and Marine City. You also have the option of going international with a quick trip to Sarnia for a casino visit or a day trip to Niagara Falls.

Detroit is an hour away which offers a major airport, sporting events and more.

What makes this property unique

There aren't many original lake cabins left, but this one gives you rustic charm with modern amenities. Its a beautiful, peaceful private community and so relaxing. Located just 500 feet from an extensive shoreline where you can walk along the lake for miles.

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English

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