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GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.

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Family time and sunsets. Nothing better!
Great sunset views!
Great sunset views!
View of Lake taken from back deck
Clear blue water and pretty sandy beaches during the day.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81832 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Heritage Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.

Private. Plenty of beach and backyard area with sunset views.

WIFI AVAILABLE! DISH TV. Plenty of outlets and HDMI spaces in the TV area so you can bring your own streaming device and connect to the TV and the WIFI.

Private sandy beach on Lake Michigan’s Trails End Bay in Wilderness State Park!

Our 1,832 sq. ft. home offers all the best of Lake Michigan! Beautiful white-sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets coupled with a modern, newly remodeled home offer the perfect get-away with all of the comforts of home. Tucked away in Wilderness State Park, you will enjoy a secluded slice of lake front property, but will be a few minute’s drive from Mackinac City, The Mighty Mackinaw Bridge, ferries to Mackinac Island, and Michigan’s stunning Upper Peninsula. Open floor plan includes a spacious family room, dining area, kitchen with a fantastic lake view, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. We love this home as much as our permanent residence — completely furnished with new furniture, kitchen appliances, tableware, bedding, washer and dryer, and artwork.

Family room includes a large sectional couch (which can fold out to two twin beds), television with DISH TV, and a DVD player. The custom kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The three bedrooms include a master suite with a queen bed, dresser, spacious closet, master bath, and a beautiful lake view with a cozy patio — perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee, watching kids play in the spacious backyard or lake, and enjoying sunsets. The second and third bedrooms have queen beds, dressers and spacious closets, and plenty of space to spread out. The second full bathroom sits between these two bedrooms.

The beach is pure white sand with clear water, so it is soft on your toes and ideal for swimming, sunning and walking the beach. A small grilling and seating area for cookouts and s’mores can be found at the edge of our beach area, allowing you to get the most of your Lake Michigan days and sunsets! We also offer three youth kayaks, and one youth paddleboard. Please bring your own life jackets.

The spacious, well maintained backyard facing the water is fantastic! Tossing the football, Frisbee, camping, napping or stargazing by the fire pit — plenty of room to do it all!

Mackinaw City is minutes away, where you can take the ferry to Mackinac Island, visit the shops, restaurants or historic sites, or play putt-putt. You can also cross the famous Mackinac Bridge to the town of St. Ignace or explore Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.

For Golfers, Michigan offers a seemingly endless supply of beautiful golf courses, many of which are nearby.

NOTES: WIFI AVAILABLE!! Absolutely no more than 8 occupants. This is a 3 bedroom home, with 4th "bedroom" in the TV room with the pull out couch having 2 twin beds. Bed, bath and kitchen linens are all furnished. Absolutely no pets, smoking or fireworks. Remember: please be kind to the home and treat it as your own. We appreciate it.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please tidy up the beach and yard area and place items (toys, chairs, grill, kayaks) back in the mini barn.
Please leave used bedding and towels by the washing machine.
Please put the keys back in the mini barn lock box. Thank you. We appreciate you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fireworks.
Clean refrigerator out before leaving home.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Dock 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 Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Heritage Village - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • McGulpin Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Audie's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY. on Mar 14, 2026 start from $500, 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 GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT SUNSETS-NEWLY REMODELED HOME ON LAKE MICHIGAN, MACKINAW CITY. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, and Lake Huron. Mackinaw Heritage Village and McGulpin Point Lighthouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to spend vacation
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting and sunsets in a peaceful area. Great for family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

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

Love our yearly family vacation

Little bit of heaven. So peaceful and yet close to town
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great beach

Our family has always enjoyed the stress free relaxation that comes with the location and child friendly beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay at a lot of different VRBO rentals. By far, this one has been one of our favorites. Beautiful home, amazing view with a sunset in the evenings. Has all the necessities needed and more. We truly enjoyed our time here and can’t wait to go back. John and Kathy
Magnificent Sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The property is the perfect location to go to Mackinaw Island, Charlevoix, Petosky, and the Upper Peninsula. It had everything we needed. It was one of the best vacations our family has had. The private beach area is perfect for kids. The porches were fabulous for morning coffee and evening sunsets. Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

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

Family Vacation

We love this place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

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

Wonderful vacation

Once again we were blessed to stay in this great house with a beautiful sandy Lake Michigan beach to swim each morning and watch glorious sunsets every evening House has all you need and only 5 miles from Mackinaw City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great Michigan get away

The house was set up nicely with the bedrooms close together which helped with the children sleeping in a different place. The house was very clean and neat. The convience of being able to walk down to the water from the house was very nice. There were plenty of hiking trails around that we visited every day on our trip and found lots of sea shells along the lake shore. The only bad part was all the mosquitoes- bug spray is a must! But was a great trip and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

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

Great house great sunsets

House was in a great location for all things near Macinaw City, the bridge and Macinaw Island. The sunsets on the shore were spectacular. Landlord was a pleasure to interact with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great home

This home was wonderful. The location to everything was perfect. The view of the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

Very clean, wonderful location, peaceful yard and lovely beach front area, comfortable home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

A wonderful place to relax

We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the home and property. It was better than it was described. The sunsets were indeed beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful sunsets, clean beach, quiet neighborhood. Home was very conducive to visiting and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles Q.

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

On Lake Michigan.

Beautiful night sky. Great rooms and nice common areas. Was close to bridge and quiet which was nice at the end of a busy day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles Q.

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

Vacation. Visited the UP and areas of the Upper Lower Peninsula. Second time at this house.

Enjoy the house and beach. Easy to head out to many different locations from here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Beautiful lake house

Really enjoyed our time at this beautiful lake house. Plenty of room for our family of 4 and two little ones. Nice big yard for the little ones to play. Beach is perfect for kids. Shallow for quite a ways out. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for everything, Kristen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenilee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great find!

We really enjoyed the property and honestly found that the puctures on the site didnt do the home justice. It was so beautiful and peaceful, plus, just a hop-skip-jump to many wonderful activities. The owner was easy to get ahold of and very friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Beautiful Home

This is the fourth year that we have stayed In this home. We find it very roomy, even the bedrooms are really good size. This week there were five of us for half the week and then three more for the second half. The family room and kitchen are very spacious and lots of seating. The beach is pure sand and stays shallow quite a distance out. It is perfect for the entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

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

Beautiful stay at a peaceful home

We have been staying at this home for several years. Each year we look forward to the time. Place is very clean, location and beach are wonderful. Nice sandy beach with no rocks. The owner is very helpful. Always responding back to me quickly if I have any issues. We look forward to our visit next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Exactly as described

Our family had a wonderful and relaxing time. There were no surprises. The owner was available for any questions with a quick reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

Lovely Home

This is the third summer we have rented this home and we have it reserved for next year. The location is excellent, easy to get to mackinaw city, the UP, Cheboygan, and the Petoskey area. The home has a large open living room/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen is well stocked. The beach is very sandy and shallow, great for kids! Kristen is an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne s.

Perfect place for our family vacation. Beautiful view every morning and perfect sunset every night!

We truly enjoyed our stay. The beach was sandy and water great! The home was fully equipped with all we needed. Spent every morning gathered around the island watching my brother-in-law cook bacon. We had 4 couples so one couple slept in the living room pull out and said it was very comfortable. The owner is very nice and accommodating. We realized they had artesian well in the front yard with perfect cold drinking water! We walked to the Headlands Dark Park, visited Mackinaw Island and the guys golfed at the Mackinaw City golf course. Great trip!!! Thanks for sharing your home with us. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We have stayed here several times over the past several years and hope to return for years to come. Almost don’t want to let the secret out. The home is beautiful and has all the amenities we need for an extended stay (if pressed for anything lacking, I would only note that the oven takes an unusually long time to preheat, but we’re on vacation and not in any hurry- just plan accordingly). The decks off the back are an idyllic setting for daytime reading and lounging. The beach and sandy lake bottom (which stays shallow for a good distance) is perfect for playing, swimming, kayaking, etc. The fire pit is great for night time campfires under an amazing canopy of stars. Kristen is communicative, provides helpful information, and is very easy to work with. They take excellent care of their vacation home and I am happy we have the opportunity to spend time there. Already looking forward to the next time we can go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristen

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We live in Indiana, but our family has vacationed in Michigan for over 10 years. We love the beautiful, clear summer days and the crisp, cool nights. For us, there is no place that compares to Northern Michigan!

Why they chose this property

The summers here are perfect with warm days (minus the humidity) and cooler nights. After vacationing/renting in Northern Michigan for many years, we began searching for a home to buy. On our third summer vacationing/renting in the Mackinac area, a friend invited us to spend the day at their home on Wilderness Park Trail. We were hooked and just waited for the perfect home to become available in this area.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located in Wilderness State Park, which is just around the point from the Mackinaw Bridge. This protected bay area with shallow water makes our beaches sandy and helps the water warm more than the deeper, colder waters of Lake Michigan.

Our boys can play and walk out quite a distance before the water gets deep (a little piece of mind). Also, it is amazing that the lake can be so still at certain times of the day/year. We’ve seen it look like glass before — just beautiful! Who would have thought you could see calm water like that on Lake Michigan! It is also breathtaking to see such different colors of the water. It is as if you are on the ocean with the levels of pretty blues in contrast with the white sandy beach.

The yard is also of value to us, as our boys love to get out, wrestle, play football, swim and explore. The house offers us the opportunity to be quiet and thoughtful, play outside or be at the movies in 10 minutes.

It fits our needs wonderfully with the soft, sandy shore, clear shallow water, friendly neighbors, and the convenience to town with the feeling of being far removed.

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