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If you love to walk or bike this is the place for you. We are located in the heart of Historic Mackinaw City. Everything unique to Mackinaw is within walking distance of this property. Your vehicle would only be needed if you planned day trips outside the area or to visit the International Dark Sky Park or go to the Jack Pine Lumberjack Show.
This house has been updated from top to bottom. It has all new furniture, fixtures and appliances.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
This is a great place to stay in Mackinaw City, you can walk to everything. Works great for day trips into the U.P. very easy access in and out of the city. This house feels like home, like you came to stay with your Aunt who has lived here for years. The owners are really friendly, I would definitely recommend staying here at their property.
We felt the cottage was a very restfull setting. We didn’t do any cooking but everything was there if we did.it was a lot better than staying at a hotel.
Very nice cottage within walking distance to all the action!
The cottage was very clean and as pictured on the site. Great location!
We enjoyed our stay at this quaint home. We appreciated the small touches such as coffee, coupons and suggestions for the area. The house was decorated beautifully and was perfectly cozy. The traffic was a bit loud but tolerable.
The Huron Breeze Cottage was charming and well-appointed with clean, modern furnishings. We were able to walk to the ferry to go to Mackinac Island as well as walk to restaurants. We enjoyed the large front porch and people-watching!
Top 10 free things to do in Mackinaw City:
1. Walk the Beach
2. Stroll downtown and waterfront
3. Biking
4. Visit McGulpin Point Lighthouse
5. Geocache Mackinaw City
6. Experience Fudge Making
7. Visit Mackinac Bridge Museum
8. Free Concerts
9. Heritage Village
10. View Nature & Waterfront
Dark Skies:
Look up and see stars that are elusive in more developed areas. The perfect viewing location is at the waterfront in Headlands Park. You can gaze over the Lake Michigan sky. The Headlands is under national consideration as a Dark Skies Preserve.
Kites:
Kite flying is a natural family activity in windy Mackinaw City. When the winds are from the west there is great kite flying in Conkling Heritage Park. But for any wind direction visit Heritage Village, on the west side of town. It is a park with lots of open fields for great kite flying. It also has a picnic pavilion for your gear and lunch. If you forgot your kite you can buy one downtown and learn about the wide variety of types available.
Photography:
Great scenery is what makes Mackinaw the post card capital of Michigan. Turn your camera towards your companions but also toward the Bridge, the sky, the ferries and the freighters. Nature lovers can find wildlife and flowers at Headlands, McGulpin Point, and Heritage Village.
Stone Skipping:
Enjoy this leisure activity. There are even stone skipping contests (http://stoneskipping.com). Feel free to pick up a nice flat rock and see if you can approach the regional record of 33 skips. Be sure to watch for people, pets, and boats in the water.
Swimming, Sunbathing & Refreshing:
The water in the Straits of Mackinac is refreshing. In late summer the water temperature rises to 65-70 degrees. So wading is very popular on a hot summer day. Many of the beach front parks are rocky, so water shoes are recommended for wading. The best sand beaches are located at 1st and 2nd Beach on Trails End Road or at Sturgeon Bay, 12 miles south of Mackinaw City. None of the public beaches have lifeguards. If your kids are determined to get wet but don’t want to wade into the big lake, you might want to run through the water fountain, west of the entrance to Colonial Michilimackinac, that squirts on an 15 minute cycle.
Colonial Michilimackinac:
http://www.mackinacparks.com/fort-mackinac/
This 1770s-era fort and fur trading village feature reenactments, whether on the drill field or in the kitchen. Live interpreters make this history come alive. You can witness an ongoing archaeological dig, tour the indoor tunnel of history, and inspect the 13 authentically reconstructed buildings. And every day is kids’ day. Kids can immerse themselves in special children’s programs like marching in uniform, participating in games, and washing laundry with a washboard and tub. With interactive displays, and demonstrations such as open hearth cooking, Native American crafts, and cannon and rifle firings, the entire family--and especially kids-- will be engaged.
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park:
http://www.mackinacparks.com/historic-mill-creek-discovery-park/
Hear the rush of water powering a reconstructed sawmill as you experience a sawmill demonstration. Participate in the saw pit method of lumber production. Immerse yourself in nature trails and interactive exhibits. Climb a 50-foot tower. Play like a child beside your child or grandchild in the Forest Friends Play Area and at the Water Power Station. And then experience the adrenaline of the park naturalist-guided Adventure Tour, which includes the Eagles Flight Zip Line, Forest Canopy Bridge, and Nature Trail Climbing Wall.
Historic Pathway:
Discover the history and character of Mackinaw City on our 3-mile Historical Pathway that circles downtown and the shoreline. Interpretive signs and audio stops let you hear about our history while standing in the same spots as our forbearers. Stroll and read for a leisurely view of Mackinaw. Click here for our Brochures, Guides & Maps.
Icebreaker Mackinaw:
www.themackinaw.org
The United States Coast Guard ICEBREAKER MACKINAW WAGB-83, known as the “Queen of the Great Lakes”, was built as part of the war effort during World War II to meet the heavy demand for transportation of war materials during the winter months. Decommissioned in 2006, she is open for public tours and group events. Visit the Mess Deck, Captains Quarters, Bridge, Engine Room, Ward Room and more. Hear the story of the Mackinaw’s 62-year career breaking ice on the Great Lakes and serving as a goodwill ambassador throughout the region.
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
The Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Marinas
Canoes, kayaks, and jet skis
Many, many, many things to do!
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