A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Firepit
Deck or patio
Free WiFi
Explore the area
Levering, MI
Lake Paradise
Place, Lake Paradise
1 min walk
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
21 min drive
Mackinac Bridge
Place, Mackinac Bridge
22 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Sandy beach and Sunset side Cottage
This is a perfect cottage for your Up North vacation experience! The cottage is located on the south side of Paradise lake, and the sunsets can be watched from the screened in porch—they are unbeatable! This is a 2 bedroom one bath cottage. One bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has 2 twin beds in a bunk bed set up. The bathroom is newly installed and updated as of June 2021. Has an adorable breakfast nook off of the kitchen. Appliances include stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker. Located just 10 minutes south of mackinaw city and 30 minutes north of petoskey, many restaurants surrounding including Harbor lights( located right in the lake), Douglas lake inn, leggs Inn, and many more! Great location for day trips to mackinaw island, the upper peninsula, or neighboring towns, and perfect for relaxing on the lake, whatever you are in the mood for!
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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
Onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Levering
Located in Levering, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Mackinac Bridge is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 23.2 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 21 min drive - 25.0 km
Mackinac Bridge - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Clyde's Place - 10 min drive
Bière de Mac Brew Works - 18 min drive
Big Stone Bay Fishery - 21 min drive
Harbor Lights Grille - 10 min drive
Frontier Saloon - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy beach and Sunset side Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sandy beach and Sunset side Cottage?
As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy beach and Sunset side Cottage on Sep 4, 2026 start from $347, 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 Sandy beach and Sunset side Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy beach and Sunset side Cottage?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sandy beach and Sunset side Cottage located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Paradise, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roberts Family Nature Preserve and Vincent Lake. Lancaster Lake and University of Michigan Biological Station are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Reviews
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Overall we enjoyed our stay and liked the coziness feel of the cottage and enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the sunsets and listing to the calming waves from the lake.
This is a nice little hidden, peaceful getaway. The screened in porch was the highlight of the stay for us since we could sit out there and enjoy our meals, talk, relax, read, and just enjoy the beautiful view. Would like to come back and stay again when sightseeing more of Michigan.
Adorable cottage with fantastic views of sunsets and the peaceful lake. In a quiet location, yet conveniently located to the sights. Very clean and stocked with everything we needed. We loved sitting on the screen porch. The owner was very responsive to our questions.
Loved the location - we saw mackinaw, perky, UP, dark sky park, and cheboygan. The lake is beautiful and steps outside of the back door. The cabin is small, but a great size for the 3 of us
My husband and I loved our stay right on the water. We kayaked and canoed, we cooked fresh fish from the market, and we used our cabin as home base for traveling to Mackinac Island and Petoskey. We read on the wonderful screened porch and watched many sunsets. It was a perfect stay.
We enjoyed the location. The privacy was great, and only 8 to 15 minutes away from anything! So, location, location, location!
Clean and comfy! We would stay again.
This is the second time we have stayed at this cottage. The shallow lake and kayak makes it a perfect stress free area for my 12 year old son to have some independence. This cottage is close to Mackinac City and Island while still feeling secluded. The hosts are great communicators and the cottage is well stocked. As a bonus, there are beautiful sunset views.
Jen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2025
Thank you for staying with us again and we are so glad you were able to enjoy our little piece of heaven on earth!
Perfect location for a beautiful sunset on Paradise Lake. Is only a few minutes/miles from Mackinaw City. Host was very responsive/helpful when we called with a question regarding locking the cottage.
We stayed at the cottage with our two kids (7 and 10). It was very clean and decently stocked.
The location was perfect for day trips into the UP and to Mackinac Island.
The only thing we wished it had was a grill.
Would definitely stay again.
Check in was very easy, we were able to get in sooner than the check in time. Kitchen is small but had everything you needed. The place the clean. We needed to use the air conditioner because it was a little warm but cooled down at night. Quiet little cabin. We had kayak, canoe and row boat to use. The beach was sand. We enjoyed our 3 nights there!
We had a great time at this lakeside cottage. We loved the front porch and the fact that it is right on the water of Paradise Lake. This property is located about 20 minutes from Mackinaw City and provides a great jumping point for day trips to Mackinac Island, St Ignace, Petosky, and Cheboygan. We brought our own bicycles and enjoyed riding the many trails available on the island and the mainland.
I can’t say enough amazing things about our stay. Cottage was cozy, supplied with everything we needed. The lake was perfect for my toddler to play and it doesn’t get very deep until about 100ish feet out. It was clean and warm! The sunsets at night on the patio were breathtaking, and the fact that your in a screened in patio away from the bugs was a major plus. Close to mackinaw, tunnel of trees, and a good selection of food. We will 100% be back again. I can’t recommend this cottage enough!
This property was perfect for our family of 3. The lake provided hours of entertainment for my son, and it was shallow near the shore so I was able to relax and not worry about him. The host was amazing with communication and answered all of our questions quickly. The house was clean and really well stocked. Very relaxing.
Great Communication, Clean place, Even Better View. The beach and water are amazing, my 2 daughters & I had a great time swimming and just hanging out watching the sunsets. Mackinac city is close by, the ferry from there to Mackinaw Island is right there as well. The bridge is right there too if you want to check out some UP stuff. I’d HIGHLY recommend this place, so much so my girls asked if/when we can book it again to come back this summer.
Ryan F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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