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Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
Property grounds
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and two windows providing views of the outdoors.
Dining Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Manistique, MI
  • Place, Palms Book State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Indian Lake State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistique Central Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Kids Room

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Spare Room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique

Unwind with your friends and family at the beautiful Big Kidd Cabin. The perfect rustic cabin with all the desired amenities. Featuring a brand new fully remodeled kitchen, (3) cozy bedrooms, full bathroom and indoor/outdoor bar.
The Outdoor bar is our favorite spot in the cabin. Use it all hours of the night, and enjoy coffee the next morning while gazing out at the peaceful lake. You are likely to see families of geese, swans, loons and sometimes even otters.
(2) smart TV's, Highspeed WI-FI, JBL Party Speaker, gas grill, Fire Pit, bean bag boards, toys, bounce house and sand beach for the kids! Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need: Airfryer, Keurig, Coffee Pot, toaster and blender. Air conditioner has also been added to keep the cabin a cool comfortable temperature in the hot summer months.
Bathroom has towels, shampoo/ conditioner and blow-dryer. As well as extra linens for beds and sofa bed if needed.
We have a large dock, so you can enjoy endless hours of catching bluegill, large mouth bass, and northern pike.
Available Free to use: (2) adult kayaks, (2) child kayaks, and a metal john boat w/trolling motor located in the boat house.
Being on Highway 13 gives you endless trails for riding ATVs and bikes. Munising is a 30 minute drive north, and Manistique is 20 minutes East. At The Kidd cabin you are right in the middle of it all.

We also allow camper trailers to be parked on the property for an additional fee, just message ahead of time!

NOTES:
-The one bathroom in the cabin is a "pass thru" bathroom and to access it, you need to walk through a bedroom.
-There are two surveillance cameras: one on the corner of the garage facing the front door entrance and another at back of property facing our pontoon boat for security.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2393346
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Manistique

Located in Manistique, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiawatha National Forest and Palms Book State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Manistique, MI

What's nearby

  • Palms Book State Park - 27 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Corner Lake - 36 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 36 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Manistique Central Park - 42 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Manistique Lighthouse - 47 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique on Sep 6, 2026 start from $253, 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 Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin w/ Private Dock & Outdoor Bar near Munising/Manistique located?

This family-friendly Manistique vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Hiawatha National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mowe Lake and Corner Lake. Toms Lake and Hugoboom Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Summer at the Lake

Great stay. Kiddos loved the kayaks and pedal boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great up north cabin, has a nice beach but the lake is kinda mucky near the house, but found nice sandy spot at one of the public campsites nearby, great proximity to trails for riding and great property for hanging out and enjoying the outdoors
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin. My kids loved going out in the kayaks. It was nice to have internet that worked so well.. especially since our cell service was sparse in that region. The little kids also loved all of the toys to play with.The lake was peaceful. Beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

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

Quiet and tranquil

Was a very nice property, beds were very comfortable. Star gazing was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Thank you for staying at our little slice of UP Paradise. Hope to have you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy T.

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

Peaceful and private

We enjoyed our stay at this cute cabin! The cabin had everything needed for a nice fish fry and a good cold drink! We needed a restful break and we got it here. Our sweet "fish dog" Carly Simon enjoyed the lake! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan G.

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

Great stay

Great cabin, very clean. Loved the outdoor space. Host had a fast response to all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for staying with us and hope to have you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great getaway

Very peaceful getaway. Nice lakefront view with all the needed amenities to enjoy the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Thank you for the review Amy! We are glad you found our cabin peaceful, a perfect family getaway! Hope to host for you in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Great location, wonderful time!

This was our second visit in 2 years and we enjoyed it even more. The updates since our last visit were great. Great location to get to all the sites in Manistique and Munising.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole s.

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

Michigan family vacation

Our family had a wonderful time at this cabin. The backyard area with the bar was the perfect spot to hang out as a family and enjoy the lake. I would recommend this place to families w children of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Thank You very much for staying at our cabin! Anytime your back in the area reach out and we would love to host again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This house was very cozy. The view of the lake was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you Stacy, glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

This was our 3rd time and we'll be back

We always enjoy our stay here. Trish is very responsive. The property is clean and has everything you need. Location is central to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

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

Beautiful property

Our family of 7 had a wonderful stay! Wish we could have stayed longer and hope to visit again one day. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
Thank you for your nice review! it is our little slice of paradise, and we are so happy to share it with others. It is a great place to unwind and have a simple relaxing vacation with family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Great lakehouse!

My family loved our stay at the Kidd Lakehouse! There was lots of activities for the kids and for adults. Communication was really good with any questions we had. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We try to make it as family friendly as possible. Hope to have you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry k.

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

75 birthday get together

Beautiful,quiet,and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
Thank you for the review Larry! Glad you enjoyed your birthday weekend :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Peaceful

Great little cabin, on a peaceful lake. We loved playing family games and hanging out in the outdoor space!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for the kind review, we love providing a peaceful get away for families!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

UP base camp

My family loved staying at this cabin while we explored parts of the U.P. The cabin was very clean and very kid friendly. So peaceful and quiet! We would definitely recommend this cabin, especially if you have children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
It is our kids favorite place! And we know how stressful traveling with kids can be, so we tried to do our best to have all the fun stuff and amenities for kids on hand! Glad you enjoyed your stay and made some memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

So peaceful....

Nice little escape from everyday life!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you Dan, glad you enjoyed and happy to have you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

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

Overall nice stay

We made the trip work with some minor changes, could have made the stay much more enjoyable. But the place was clean and the owner responded to message quickly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Hi Tracy! I wasn’t aware of any changes needed on our end, since you didn’t reach out. Was there anything we could have helped with to make things better? We always appreciate feedback as I strive to make this family cabin turn key and enjoyable for everyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Very clean and spacious

We used as a home base for a place to sleep. It was clean and plenty of room to relax at night. Quiet area. Easy check-in and communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Thank You Chris! We are happy you enjoyed our Cabin and hope to have you again maybe next year if traveling through!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time and the hosts were great. I forgot to retain the passcode info for check in and then had no wifi/connection to look up the info so we had to drive up the road a ways until we had cell service (this was totally my fault) so friendly reminder to remember to get the information so this doesn't happen to you! Thanks for the great visit to the UP!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2023
Thank you for the feedback! and yes, you have wifi as soon as you get into the cabin but need the door code to get in. Absolutely something I would do too. Good idea we should post the wifi password on the front door for instances like this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

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

Charming Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute, charming cabin. Great place to relax and unwind.. We enjoyed fishing, having bonfires and listening to all the sounds of nature at night. We will recommend to friends and family and would stay here again. Good for the soul ❤. Thank you for sharing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed it as much as our family does. Looking forward to hosting again for you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Relaxing lake getaway

The place is on a beautiful part of Gooseneck lake, we enjoyed a WFH vacation outside at the bar, watching nature. The pellet grill/smoker and boats usage was a huge plus for us. Just keep in mind that the only bathroom can be accessed only from one of the bedrooms and there’s a pass through between two rooms. It’s definitely a cabin for people who like each other. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Thank you for your review! It is a cabin for close family ha, we have plans to add additional bathroom doors, but a work in progress! Hope your family comes to stay with us again, we love reoccurring guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

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

Very nice place!

I went here with my boyfriend and two other couples. There’s 3 bedrooms so it slept the 6 of us perfectly. We loved the bonfire and indoor/outdoor bar area. The boys loved fishing on the lake there. There’s no phone service which is to be expected for that area, but the wifi was good and we had no issues using our phones at the cabin. Pictured rocks is only about 45 minutes away. Perfect little getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
We were happy to host and glad you finally got your weekend away! Hopefully the few days at The Big Kidd Cabin was the reset you all needed from busy life. Happy to have you any time in the future. ❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nisa B.

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

Great getaway

We really enjoyed your little cozy home. Although the weather did not co-operate, we made the best of it by playing games inside and sitting by the fire to stay warm. We took a trip to Big Springs. This was the first time my daughter (22) and friends daughter (11) has been there. We enjoyed going out on the boat but could not find the paddle pontoon that you advertised. I emailed you but you did not respond. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we might try another trip when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2025
Hi Nisa! So sorry, I never received a email, but did message you through the VRBO app. Glad everything went well. Our Pedal Pontoon went rouge and floated down the lake, ha... We ended up having to go find it with the big boat and tow it back. Sorry for that!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Great quiet getaway

Wonderful little house on a quiet lake in the middle of the UP. Everything with the property is as advertised and the host is great with communication. We couldn't get cellular signal in this very secluded location, but the Wi-Fi works great … and maybe having no cell signal was a blessing to help enjoy the peace and quiet this place affords. Highly recommend and much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Thanks for the kind words David! We agree... unplugging is sometimes the blessing in disguise, but the WiFi is there when needed ha... Hope to see you again for another visit!

About the host

Hosted by Trish Kidd

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We are a family of 4 that have been fortunate enough to call this cabin our second home since 2019. We enjoy the cabin ourself at least 2 weekends a month, so you can rest assure maintenance and updates are taken care of throughout the year. We own many long term rentals in Escanaba, so it is fun to be on the other side hosting a short term vacation rental as well.

Why they chose this property

The minute you walk into the Kidd Cabin you feel relaxed and ready to have fun. We have everything a kid could want to do onsite, so as a parent your job is to kick back and let them explore. We do have neighbors, both are long term residence of the area and enjoy the liveliness our cabin has brought with the kids around always having fun.

What makes this property unique

The perfect balance of remodeled and updated amenities, while still maintaining the Rustic cabin in Upper Peninsula experience. Sand beach for kids to play, trails to ride ATV's on from the driveway, fishing off the dock, with a full kitchen to prepare as simple or big of a family meal you desire. The Outdoor Bar is our family hang out spot. Playing music videos on the tv and all staying up way too late enjoying the night. You will feel at comfortable at home the minute you walk in the door.

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