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NEW! Renovated lakeside cottage with a private sandy beach. Great Location!

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A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs and planters with flowers, overlooking a calm lake.
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor seating, and a barbecue area.
A modern living room with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.
Living area
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Place, Lake Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NEW! Renovated lakeside cottage with a private sandy beach. Great Location!

Relax and unwind in this beautiful, recently renovated lakeside cottage! Sandy-bottom private beachfront means no need to go anywhere. But there's lots to see and do, and the close proximity to Mackinaw City, Lake Michigan beaches, & endless other Northern Michigan attractions mean you'll have plenty of day-trip options!

Enjoy a variety of lake toys during your stay; 3 kayaks, a canoe, several floaties, plus sand castle supplies and chairs. Firewood is supplied for use in the lakeside firepit.
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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

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    Property # 3533992vb
    This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
    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
    On-site 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

    About the area

    Carp Lake

    Carp Lake is home to this cottage. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry 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.
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    Carp Lake, MI

    What's nearby

    • Lake Paradise - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
    • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
    • Mackinac Bridge - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
    • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
    • Petoskey State Park - 39 min drive - 51.5 km

    Getting around

    • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 11 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Clyde's Place - ‬4 min walk
    • ‪Bière de Mac Brew Works - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Big Stone Bay Fishery - ‬11 min drive
    • ‪Harbor Lights Grille - ‬10 min walk
    • ‪Frontier Saloon - ‬6 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is NEW! Renovated lakeside cottage with a private sandy beach. Great Location! pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking at NEW! Renovated lakeside cottage with a private sandy beach. Great Location!?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at NEW! Renovated lakeside cottage with a private sandy beach. Great Location!?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at NEW! Renovated lakeside cottage with a private sandy beach. Great Location!?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is NEW! Renovated lakeside cottage with a private sandy beach. Great Location! located?

    Situated in Carp Lake, this cottage is steps from Lake Paradise and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Michigan and French Farm Lake. University of Michigan Biological Station and Edgewater Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

    Reviews

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    Exceptional

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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Check-in

    10/10

    Communication

    10/10

    Location

    10/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

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    10/10 Excellent

    Silveria L.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Our stay was excellent good location short distance from Petoskey, Mackinaw, Cheboygan.
    Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Will W.

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

    Great Stay in Beautiful Spot

    Spent the week traveling around Michigan with this as our home base. It was a wonderful spot for traveling around the area and nice that it was so close to Mackinaw City. We will definitely be back!
    Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Rebecca S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    This cottage is a little piece of paradise. Very peaceful and relaxing. Loved sitting on the deck having coffee and watching the sunrise Very clean and they have all the amenities you need. Highly recommend for a family vacation. Great hosts.
    Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Bridget L.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Great. Best location for getting to Mackinac Island or the UP and still staying in the lower peninsula.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Eric T.

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

    Wonderful cottage near Mackinac but quiet and private

    The cottage was perfect for our stay! It was calm and relaxing and had everything we needed! Our kids spent most of their time down at the lake and we enjoyed every bit of our stay. There was a strong smell of sulfur from the water, but other than that it was wonderful!
    Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Alaina M.

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

    Relaxing and fun!

    This property was very clean and had more than we expected! The back deck and fire pit area were perfect spots to relax and enjoy the lake. We had a blast with the kayaks, water mat and floaties provided! The location is perfect too! Quiet area with a couple restaurants and market close by and only a ten minute drive to Mackinaw City.
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Bridget L.

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

    Super

    House was great. Lake was excellent. Location was amazing.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Angela W.

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

    Great Stay!

    This was a great location within 10 minutes of Mackinac city! We loved the lake in our backyard! The shed was full of many helpful things such as canoes, kayaks, and life!
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

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

    Wonderful place to stay!!!

    Absolutely wonderful place to stay!!!!! So clean with everything you need. Beautiful view of the lake inside and out of the cottage! Great location to visit the island and Mackinaw City. It was such a treat to have kayaks to use. Highly recommend this rental. We only wish we could have stayed longer
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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    10/10 Excellent

    Silveria L.

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

    Wonderful

    The remodel is awesome very clean. The beach is very clean and peaceful. Location is perfect for day trips Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, St Ignace and Whitefish Point.
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Sarah J.

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

    Summer Michigan Vacation

    A cute little cottage! All the essentials and then some were provided!! Lake access with kayaks and a canoe were so enjoyable! We loved the proximity to all the fun things as well! Would stay here in the future for certain!!!
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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    10/10 Excellent

    Kristen K.

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

    Beautiful Cottage!!!

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage! It was beautiful, clean and well appointed! The sunrises on the lake were gorgeous and we even saw bald eagles!!! Close proximity to all the great sites and the UP!!! Thank you to the hosts for making us feel so welcome and at home!!!
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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    10/10 Excellent

    Laura H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    I am super pickey about cleanliness and this place was perfect. The lake was clear and shallow so we felt completely comfortable for our daughter to learn how to kayak and go pretty far out. We loved all the lake toys and that there were life jackets. Thanks for making our vacation great!
    Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Mandy H.

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

    Wonderful vacation!

    We were so excited to stay here! The home was exactly like the pictures, but even better! We enjoyed the lake, and the hosts literally thought of everything we would need during our stay. We kayaked, swam in the lake, were close enough to do many other activities like spending the day at Mackinac Island and a day at a beach on Lake Michigan. The information binder that was in the house was also super helpful when we were trying to decide what to do! This was the perfect place to stay!!!
    Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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    10/10 Excellent

    Paul H.

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

    Awesome Place

    Everything was exactly as listed/shown and everything we needed was provided. The lake is very shallow but worked well for us since that meant is was warm and kids enjoyed the water all week. Have no complaints everything works spectacular.
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Krystal G.

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

    Beautiful home on the lake

    Everything about our stay was perfect. The home was beautiful, extremely clean, and well equipped with everything we could need for our trip - this made traveling with two toddlers so much easier. The lake was beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed bonfires, playing in the sand, and fishing. Communication with Allison was easy and prompt. We will definitely return again the next time we are in the area.
    Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Matthew K.

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

    Absolutely amazing!

    One of the best places we have stayed at in along time! So neat and clean and exactly how it was described. The place was stocked with everything you could think of and more! So many water toys, games, snacks, and just thoughtful items. It all made for a really great time. The only issue was that we couldnt stay any longer. The hosts were quick to respond and super nice. I would definitely come back! The sandy beach, warm shallow water, deck, toys, picnic table and everything else was just great. We enjoyed every minute!
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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    10/10 Excellent

    Nick G.

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

    Beautiful clean and relaxing!

    We have stayed at many many cabins over the years and are well acquainted with cabin/lake life. With that said not all are as advertised but this one is! One of the cleanest houses we have ever rented. The attention to small details such as shampoo and soap, snacks, paper products, extra blankets and pillows are very much appreciated. The views are beautiful and the lake is very quiet, not much boat noise which we loved. We would definitely rent again!
    Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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