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Quaint Cottage with a Private Dock on Paradise Lake

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A garden with a variety of flowers and a building in the background.
A small, single-story house with a garage, surrounded by trees and a snow-covered ground.
A snowy landscape with a clear sky, a few trees, and a distant view of a body of water.
A bunk bed with white bedding in a wooden room with a sloped ceiling and a window.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Place, Lake Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

The Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Carp Lake

Located in Carp Lake, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Carp Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Paradise - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 10 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 10 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 31 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Joann's Fudge Shop - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage with a Private Dock on Paradise Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quaint Cottage with a Private Dock on Paradise Lake?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Cottage with a Private Dock on Paradise Lake on Nov 1, 2026 start from $191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage with a Private Dock on Paradise Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage with a Private Dock on Paradise Lake?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quaint Cottage with a Private Dock on Paradise Lake located?

This Carp Lake cottage is on the beach, steps from Lake Paradise, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Edgewater Beach. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Mackinaw City Dock are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean place, nice lake view , a/c worked good , we would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice quiet place and Ruth was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2026
Thank you! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your time at the cottage! We’d love to have you stay again!😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean. Updated floors and plumbing. More than adequate ventilation and a/c. Great beds, linens and towels. Great Lake view. We will book again. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to have you Stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay to checkout Mackinaw City, St Ignace, Petoskey area! Clean and comfortable. A few days into our stay had a question for the host through the VRBO app and she replied quickly! Smooth check in. This is a winner if you are going to this are.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate it! I’m glad you had a great time and enjoyed your vacation! We’d love to host you again😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean, Ruth responded promptly to questions, and the air conditioning worked well. The peaceful lake was amazing! We enjoyed the view from the table inside, and enjoyed grilling and eating dinner outside, right next to the lake. Sitting outside in the shade and watching the neighbor's dog play and boats going by was so relaxing. Wilderness State Park, Cheboygan State Park, Church of the Staits, McGulpin Point Lighthouse, King's Orchard, Legs Inn, and Mackinac Island were all nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
I am So happy that you enjoyed your vacation! It’s been a pleasure hosting you, we’d love for you to stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This house is so cute and was perfect for my husband and I. The location is great, central to everything we wanted to do. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It was a very good stay.

The stay was very nice and clean. The view of the lake was very pleasant, and the neighborhood was very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Had a great stay & big thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walleye weekend

Great little cottage
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2025
Thank you! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your stay☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cozy

Pleasant stay. Cute and cozy for a little weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful little cottage. Everything was very nice and clean in a great area right on the lake with pleasant neighbors. I would recommend this cabin over and over again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful and perfect. Everything was very clean and well cared for. Highly recommend for a small getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fabulous.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage!

The cottage was small but clean and cozy. The location was perfect to get to Mackinac Island and wilderness state park. Check in/out was a breeze. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage

Adorable little cottage on beautiful lake, quiet neighborhood,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Wonderful place to spend time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back

We stay at the cottage every year location is perfect and the cottage is always well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice, clean, and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

They house was so cute, being directly on the lake was a huge plus and the neighbors dog is adorable and very friendly. The drive to other places was very reasonable so the location was perfect. I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

This cottage is in a perfect location for multiple day trips including Mackinac Island, Soo Locks, Tahquamenon Falls, Wilderness State Park to name a few. Quiet neighborhood that offered a nice evening on the patio next to the lake to relax and refresh.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2020
Thank you for your feedback! I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay and had fun hiking and visiting the island. We’d love to host you again, the house was left in perfect condition. Thank you for taking such good care of it 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Clean and well maintained property on Paradise Lake. Small yet comfortable rooms with good quality beds. Very clean on arrival and the host is very quick to reply. No complaints from us. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage by the Lake

We loved the small cozy cottage by the lake. We received a complimentary bottle of wine, the view was beautiful, the cottage was clean and close to Mackinaw City and the ferry to the Island. There was so much to do and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on Carp Lake fewer than 10 minutes from Mackinac City. Very small bedrooms are what makes it 4 star v 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway

The cabin was perfect! Spotless, cozy furniture, wonderful shower. Minutes from the Mackinac Bridge. We’ll definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mackinac Birthday Trip

Beautiful scenery with great people, and perfect distance to everything! 10/10 will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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