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Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage

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Front
driveway
Beach
Entry into living room.
1st floor bedroom with sofa sleeper and bathroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs open area

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage

Beautiful remodeled cottage in the heart of Mackinaw City. Located downtown and only a stone throw from Main Street. The cottage is a short three block walk from the Ferry lines to Historic Mackinac Island. Listed as a home but the feel of a historic Up North Cottage. Plenty of space for family gatherings. The first floor has a full bathroom and a laundry room with a washer/dryer doubling as a half bath. Upstairs has two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open area with two twin built in beds and a sectional with a sofa sleeper. Great for the youngsters! Outside you will find a nice yard, great for watching summer Tuesday and Friday night fireworks!. This is a quiet neighborhood in a residential area.
Things to do locally: Downtown Mackinaw City where there is excellent shopping, food, breweries and indoor water parks among several other tourist adventures. Near is skiing, golfing, boating, beaches, parasailing, Casino, the Mackinac Bridge leading to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and last but not least the ferry lines providing transportation to Historic Mackinac Island.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, this vacation home is in the city center and near a water park. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage on Apr 28, 2026 start from $260, 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 Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Mackinaw City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw Crossings and Lake Huron. Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Mackinaw City Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This fits our needs perfectly. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was set up nicely .location was close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KATHY F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could of had more towels. Better pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six friends (senior citizens) shared this charming home. This was my second stay. Very clean, well equipped and very convenient to the ferry, shopping and restaurants. Downstairs bedroom is nice for those who don’t navigate stairs well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used this rental as our base. Walked to ferry for Mackinac Island and quick drive to Pictured Rocks. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Accurate to description.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatly located property. Nice house and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean, super close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice S.

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

Delightful cottage

We very much enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was immaculately clean and worked well for our party of 7. Close to the ferry and a short, pleasant walk to the beach. I would definitely like to visit again. To make this cottage even better, I would suggest the following: add mirrors to bedrooms; add lamps to bedrooms and sleeping areas ( I ended up buying a small one for the room that I slept in); finally, kitchen could have used a few more things to make cooking easier.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather Q.

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

Cool club 2025

At first I did not think it was going to be that comfortable due to no central air and the upstairs being warm and cramped. Then I realized that its not hot there like in Indiana. It was nice to open the windows and have fresh air. The upstairs room are not made for tall people. The home is perfect for access to shops, restaurants, little grocery store, and the ferry. I would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the ferry. Good communication and ease of entry definitely a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister & cousin & I had a weekend trip with our kids, and we all had a great time! The location was perfect, as we walked to town & the ferry. The house had a lot of great conveniences & was adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Wonderful getaway

We truly had a wonderful stay at this location for a few days trip to Mackinaw Island. The location of this home was the best decision as everything we wanted to visit was walkable. Central ave is a few blocks down which led to all the cute shops, restaurants and stores. This led us straight to Shepler’s ferry and we didn’t have to pay for parking which was great. We also bought our tickets the evening before on our walk. We found the best fish and chips restaurant, Scalawags, which we would highly recommend! The day trip to the Island was also perfect. The property was cute, quaint and clean and was comfortable for 6 of us. There are 2 sofa beds but I’m not one to trust sofa beds so we actually brought our own air mattress for the upstairs sitting area, which was fine. The table is expandable so we were able to sit 6 of us around it for meals in the kitchen and we brought the bench in from the side room for seating. The only thing is I wished there was more seating around the downstairs TV as well. Also, my husband always loves to do a load of laundry before leaving and he appreciated the cleanliness of the laundry room and appliances. Overall a wonderful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlene P.

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

Lovely Mackinaw City Cottage

We so enjoyed our stay at this convenient and comfortable cottage near the downtown and ferry to Mackinac Island. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

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

Great location

Centrally located and walking distance to the ferry and shopping. This was a big plus! We like our space when sleeping so the beds were a little small but otherwise it was good. Some nice updates to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Guest

Convenient to most all attractions and hosted many amenities to serve the needs of a family! Highly recommend this property and team.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

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

Great college reunion!!

Five sorority sisters from the 60's spent four fun filled days in this cute house. It is perfect for sightseeing in Mackinaw City as well as getting to the ferry to Mackinaw Island. The convenience was wonderful. The house was clean, equipped with all the kitchen utensils necessary and quite cozy. I would recommend a visit!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Fall Family Vacation

We had a great time! Location was perfect! It met all our needs. Very comfortable! Cute place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucille K.

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

A Hidden Gem in Mackinaw City

As soon as I viewed The Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage on vrbo I knew I wanted to stay there. The location was perfect for walking to the places we wanted to go including the historic sites, ferry, shops and restaurants. In the evening we took walks to see the Mackinaw Bridge lit up and stroll along the lake front. The furniture in the house was cozy and the kitchen was well equipped. The decorum made for a relaxing vacation atmosphere. I highly recommend this charming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Great Location, Comfy Stay

This house was so convenient for everything in Mackinaw. We could walk everywhere. We had a spacious, quiet stay in the center of it all. The house was clean and comfortable, it fit all of our needs and we felt cozy staying in the house as much as exploring. At first is was going to be our family of 5, and then my parents stayed with us. It easily fit all 7 of us with additional family coming over who traveled with us. We had a small snaffoo at checkin, but our host was immediately responsive, and even provided us with a giftcard in town to Mackinaw Bakery, which I recommend for great food and good service. Definitely worth your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Charming Little Cottage!

This little cottage is so cute and impeccably clean! It is located in a nice neighborhood and is close to many attractions. We were able to walk to shops, restaurants, a beach, the Ferry to Mackinac Island and so much more! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Girls Week

Adorable place and in the perfect location to enjoy the city and island! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Clean and convenient location

This property was adorable, very clean and convenient to downtown. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Perfect location!

We loved the comfort and cleanliness of the house. It was great to be able to walk to the ferry, the lighthouse, the bakery, several other restaurants, and the main shopping area. The kitchen had a good selection of necessary utensils and pots, and the beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

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

Winter getaway

Everything was perfect for a long weekend. The home is close to many things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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