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Macatawa- Mackinaw City Cottage, now available Oct 7-12!

Macatawa- Mackinaw City Cottage, now available Oct 7-12!

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Cedar (before it’s front porch) and Macatawa cottages- Macatawa is on the right.
Cedar and Macatawa
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Overview of Macatawa- Mackinaw City Cottage, now available Oct 7-12!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mackinaw City, MI
  • Popular LocationOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock12 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal4 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Macatawa- Mackinaw City Cottage, now available Oct 7-12!

A one bedroom bright and cheery cottage which is one of 3 on this property that was completely renovated in 2012. It is walking distance to town. The focal point is the large screened front porch with a table and chairs for dining, and a wicker loveseat and chair for relaxing. Its the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of sight seeing or to sip a cup of coffee in the morning. The kitchen has everything you need to cook any meal. And the full bathroom has a shower/tub combo. The bedroom has a queen bed while the living area has a full size sofa bed. TV/cable and internet are included, with games and books for your enjoyment also. It is a short walk to town and to the Straights. (The cottage is not waterfront). And a quick drive gets you to the Headlands Dark Sky Park, sandy beaches, and the UP. We feel this is ideal for 2 people, but can sleep 3 or 4 if really needed.
If this is booked or if you are interested in waterfront a few miles out of town, please check out the site for “Pointe West”. The address is Carp Lake, but it’s located on Lake Michigan between Mackinaw City and Wilderness State Park.

Property manager

Todd and Jacki VanHuis
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Cedar- porch added May 2021
"Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (137 reviews)
"Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mackinaw City

This cottage is located in Mackinaw City. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 9 min walk
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 11 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill - 12 min walk
  • Dixie Saloon - 14 min walk
  • Wienerlicious - 6 min walk
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Absolute Gem
This little cottage was so cozy and adorable! My husband and I stayed for our anniversary weekend over Memorial Day and we were so impressed. The cottage is exactly as you see it in the photos. It’s very clean, nicely decorated, has most everything you need for a comfortable stay, and it’s location is absolutely perfect. You are about a 2 minute drive from downtown Mackinaw City. Many good restaurants and fun shops in the area. Back to the cottage! The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The kitchen has dishes, utensils, a coffee pot, and much more for you to use during your stay. The fire pit was so nice to have, especially since there is firewood for $5 RIGHT NEXT to the pit. Very convenient! I will say- this is a set of 3 cottages, so there could be others outside nearby having a fire as well. This didn’t bother us as we loved meeting new people. But just a heads up if you want seclusion. :) I can’t recommend this place enough. 10/10 ⭐️!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy & Bill M., Ely, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage
Cute little cottage in a great location! The screened porch and fire pit are nice amenities. However, not much space for your items (clothing, personal items) and no instructions for the tv. We’ve stayed in a lot of VRBOs and this is the only one that didn’t supply at least a couple rolls of toliet paper and paper towels. Overall, nice place, clean and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest and relaxation
Cottage was a wonderful place to just relax. Nice quiet area that was easy walking distance to so many things to do. Cottage had everything I needed and screened in front porch was very nice area to sit out in during the early morning and evenings. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A., MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Wonderful place to stay! Property was very clean and exactly as described. Comfy bed. Walked to town several times. Good communication with hosts. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
This property is perfect if you want to walk the bridge on Labor Day. It is close to all the shops and restaurants in Mackinaw City. The porch is wonderful too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Jacki VanHuis

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We bought this property as a "fixer upper" opportunity. We enjoy renovating projects together and love Mackinaw (vacationed here every summer with our kids) so this was the perfect place for us. The 3 cottages give us a vacation home that will fit all of us as our children get married and have their own families.

Why they chose this property

We also love this place for its history as part of the Lazy T resort decades ago. So to restore these cottages and rent them again for families to enjoy is an added benefit. Plus Mack City is a great starting point for other travels to the U.P. and other northern Michigan tourist towns.

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