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Year-Round Waterfront Cottage

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 Back of cottage
Spacious living room and fireplace
Kitchen with custom cabinetry and beer barrel feature
Large dining area
Master Bedroom on main floor with king sized bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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McMillan, MI
  • East Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4 - 2nd Floor

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

East Bedroom - 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

West Bedroom - 2nd Floor

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Year-Round Waterfront Cottage

If you have been looking for the perfect place up north for your upcoming vacation, look no further than this spacious and comfortable home centrally located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Relax at home or explore the area...just a short distance from many of our UP treasures including Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan, Tahquamenon Falls and Kitch-iti-Kipi to name a few. This waterfront cottage is custom built and sleeps 8. It has an open floor plan with hardwood floors, a custom staircase, a large living and dining area with a stunning gas fireplace and as a bonus an electric sauna. This area is great for outdoor recreation during all seasons.

This property is located on North Manistique Lake - a beautiful, inland lake - also known locally as Round Lake. Round Lake is a 1700 acre all-sport lake approximately 1mile by 1.3 miles. The cottage is located on the 10 Curves Road and sits 8 miles from the charming lakeside town of Curtis, MI and 16 miles from Newberry, MI.

Our cottage is new construction with a combined kitchen, dining and living room perfect for gathering with family and friends. Guests will love to warm up by the stunning gas fireplace in the evening, use the outdoor shower or relax in our sauna. Outside the sauna is a changing room great for wet gear. With three baths, guests can enjoy their privacy: a guest bath in the entryway on the main level, a second full bath on the main floor next to the sauna and a third full bath on the second level. There are four private bedrooms. The master bedroom on the main floor with a king sized bed. The second level has three bedrooms; one bedroom with a king, one with two full sized beds and the third bedroom with two twins. There is a covered porch off the living and dining area of the main level. The kitchen has a full size refrigerator, stove and various small appliances to meet your needs. All linen and paper products will be provided. There is a large parking area for multiple vehicles and trailers as needed.

Winter brings heavy snowfall and great snowmobiling! We are conveniently located in the middle of the Upper Peninsula Snowmobile Trail system. You can easily ride from the cottage to the trail head and get on the trails to Seney, Curtis or Newberry. From these trails you can head to Grand Marais, Paradise, Sault St. Marie, Munising or wherever you would like. Additionally, guests to our area enjoy ice-fishing, cross country skiing, and skating - which is offered at the Erickson Center's outdoor rink in Curtis, MI. Snowmobiling has been really amazing the last few years and riding the trails has never been better! We provide trail maps. For winter fun to Learn more about winter sports and snowmobiling in Curtis, MI at http://www.curtischamber.com/index.php?page=Curtis_Snowmobiling Visit www.tasatrails.com for Newberry, MI snowmobile trail information.

Fall color season is breathtaking in upper Michigan. Enjoy the local area, vibrant hardwoods and do some exploring. Don't miss Tahquamenon Falls. Use the lake house as your base. The entire area is ATV friendly for side by sides and other ATVs. You can ride right from the cottage.

Summer is gorgeous! This is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. We often use the cottage on weekends but if you are interested in a Monday to Friday rental we have great rates. We may also be able to be flexible with a Saturday morning checkout. Send me a message to inquire.

Round lake is so clear you can see down 15-20 feet. Great for swimming and boating. Minimal boating traffic makes it an ideal lake to swim, paddle board, kayak, etc. The 100ft of shallow shoreline and sandy bottom creates a kid friendly and safe zone for the entire family to enjoy. The large yard is great for games. There is an outdoor shower connected to the changing room making it easy for everyone to keep water and sand out of the main house. Want to bring a boat? Anchor it out front and launch just down the road at the park.

Whatever the season we are sure you, your family and friends will enjoy this getaway! Thank you for considering our property.

Property manager

Sarah

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

McMillan

Located in McMillan, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge and East Lake, while Luce County Historical Museum and Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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McMillan, MI

What's nearby

  • East Lake - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • South Manistique Lake - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Newberry Country Club - 18 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 38 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Moose du Nord - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chet & Pat's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Year-Round Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Year-Round Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Year-Round Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Year-Round Waterfront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of East Lake, South Manistique Lake and Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Kennedy Lake and Kaks Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Snowmobile trip

House is beautiful, super clean and a good location to the snowmobile trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Snowmobile trip Mar 2025

Very nice home and very clean! We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reid C.

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

Amazing location for snowmobiling!

The house was perfect for hosting 7 adults. Everyone was comfortable and the cabin was very clean. We really enjoyed being close to the snowmobiling trails. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Gorgeous home in the UP!

My friends and I all loved staying here! Everything was very clean and such a gorgeous, updated home. Plenty of space for me and my friends to relax and enjoy themselves, while not feeling over crowded. Sauna was perfect to use after a day out snowmobiling, were trails are easily accessible from the home. The only thing I would caution to other guest is anyone with larger snowmobile trailers, the driveway is steep down to the house. Otherwise communication was great and they helped get the driveway plowed quickly after some snow. Would recommend anyone to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel D.

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

snowmobile trip

This place is great!! We had 8 guys there, great sleeping options everyone had their own bed, great gathering area to visit in the evenings. Well stocked kitchen. the one problem with snowmobiling out of this location is if the roads are not snow covered it makes it difficult to get to the trails, but the property itself is superb!!Thanks Sarah
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Lake House

Beautiful place! We would definitely stay here again! Host was great and check in and out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

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

Fall fishing trip

Excellent property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Another Excellent Stay!!!

This is our third stay at this home. And it is a home! It was clean and ready for us to have some UP family fun. The view out to the lake is beautiful and easy to enjoy from the dining table and living room. We stayed 10 days this time, and we still found it hard to leave. I’m sure we will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

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

Perfect Hub for UP Touring

We loved our stay here! The home was well stocked with kitchen & bath needs and super clean. We loved that it was a short drive to all the sites we planned to visit: Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks, and Kitch-iti-kipi. Despite the cooler weather, the kids still took advantage of the lake and squeezed in plenty of swimming. Being Wifi-free meant we spent very little time on our screens and truly enjoyed the fresh air and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Awesome location and home

This place was great for our group of 8. The house is beautiful and had everything but wifi which wasnt really an issue as we spent all of our time out riding the trails.outiding the trauls
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

UP stay

Everything was nice, clean and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Amazing stay!

We can’t say enough great things about our stay. Beautiful property and owners are great! Highly recommend. Would love to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy s.

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

Beautiful cottage, spacious home on a quiet lake with lake access

Property is newly redone it seemed. Location was great for us visiting Tahquamenon falls, Soo Locks, Shipwreck Museum, and Mackinac. Gorgeous views of North Manistique lake with a small dock to walk out. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tingting

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

Very nice property, super clean.

This property is really nice. There is a reason why so many people have given it a 5-star review. It's like a home away from home. It's very clean, very comfortable, and the lake view is very peaceful too! Our family had a great time there. The owner is also very responsive. Overall, it's a great experience, and we definitely will stay again if we go back to UP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Vacation

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hester M.

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

What an amazing place!

This house is just wonderful! We were 7 adults with plenty of room and so peaceful and well supplied. The pros well out-weigh the cons. The house was supplied with plenty of dishes, spices, cleaning supplies, and on and on. Great porch with furniture to just relax and a grill to fix your steaks and burgers on! Everything was great! Cons are a very short list: there is only one bathroom upstairs where all the bedrooms are except one, BUT there are 3 full bathrooms in the house; no mirrors anywhere that us women could fix our hair and makeup to free up bathroom for others. We were there when leaves were starting to change, so it was cool in the evenings. This house would be wonderful for a summer family vacation, with swimming right out the back doors! Bring the boat for fun on this beautiful lake. BTW, not much in the way of grocery stores and even less in the way of restaurants. Thankfully we love to cook...it's healthier! There is a little IGA just down the road that is actually a well-stocked small store. Another thing...the house is a 4-bdrm but has beds for 14 people plus a baby! Plus 2 very comfy sofas in the living room. Also, The dining room is a lot bigger than it looks. Would definitely do this rental again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

U P Family Trip

This was a family trip with our 92 year old mother. First time in the U P. The house was heavenly. Plenty of room. A very well stocked kitchen. The lake is crystal clear and so sandy! I especially enjoyed the sauna!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kipp L.

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

Fun!

Nice fun place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great Backdrop for a Guy's Weekend Away

Our intention was to go snowmobiling during the week, so we did a Monday-Friday stay. My friends and I are now in our 50s-60s, so we're not really into riding for miles and miles anymore. We trailered our sleds into town, which was super easy. The driveway was steep and icy, but our 4wd handled it fine (thanks for the sand!), While the snowmobiling was pretty good (one day of bad trails - we missed the snowstorm by a day or two), the best part was this big house with a ton of common area where we could hang out, talk, goof around and generally catch up with friends that we don't get to see often enough. The kitchen was awesome (we missed the grill outside), so we were able to eat most of our meals in and not have to hunt for restaurants. The casino was close enough for a couple of the guys to run up there and try their luck. The house was beautiful, right on the lake, and ridiculously well-stocked, which we appreciated SO MUCH. There were plenty of beds/bedrooms and bathrooms, but the rooms don't feel crowded at all. We were able to have a great week together - we never would have been able to have this kind of experience staying in a hotel, and it was even more economical. This was our second stay at this property and I'm sure we'll do it again. Thanks for an awesome time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great place all around!

We loved our weekend getaway here. It was perfect for our big family to get away for a weekend and enjoy some fun time together. The house is beautiful, clean, spacious and had everything we needed plus more. We would definitely stay again if our adventures lead us to this area again. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Winter Adventures

We enjoyed time spent with family and friends at this beautiful lake house for winter adventure and fun! Highest recommendations for this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

Beautiful

Our family enjoyed our stay. Home was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Hudsonville

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

Amazing Property

This home had everything we needed and more. It was beautiful and perfectly laid out. It was the perfect place for a family vacation. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah

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I'm originally from the UP and I grew up spending my summers on this lake. I bought this property to continue visiting and making new memories each year.

Why they chose this property

In 2016, as our family expanded, we tore down the existing summer home and built a custom a custom cottage with unique amenities to enjoy with family and friends. The area is amazing year round with wonderful winter sports right out your door, amazing fall colors, spring fishing and wonderful summers.

What makes this property unique

My favorite parts of this cottage include all the cedar woodwork we had cut off our nearby property, the custom designed log staircase, the local Amish built cabinetry and vanities including our beer barrel feature wall, the oversized gas fireplace with a cedar log mantel taken from a tree we lost in the backyard and the sauna which is a favorite and necessity for UP winters.

Languages:

English