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Paradise Chalet is a 2 bedroom 1 bath lakefront property on all sports Carp Lake. Kayaks provided!
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61134 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Primary
1 Queen Bed
Second
2 Queen Beds
1 bathroom
Main
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Paradise Chalet is a 2 bedroom 1 bath lakefront property on all sports Carp Lake. Kayaks provided!
Paradise Chalet
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
LAKE/WATERFRONT: Yes-all sports Lake Paradise (aka Carp Lake)
*Swimming on property
*Lakefront Cabana (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*Fantastic fishing with stainless steel fish cleaning station
*Large deck area
*Spectacular sunsets
Take a break from it all with a visit to this quaint cottage on all sports Lake Paradise (aka Carp Lake), where time will stand still. The vibe here is easy, inviting you to spend your days improvising your perfect vacation: solo on the kayak, a refreshing swim off the dock, or reeling in a world-class catch. It's a fantastic composition of convenience and seclusion, just a 10-minute drive from the iconic Mackinaw City and well-positioned for exploring the beautiful Upper Peninsula.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Central Air
ATV's: Not on property
Bathrooms: 1-Shower/tub combo with sink and toilet
Beach/Swimming: Swimming from frontage and dock. Entry is rocky so water shoes suggested
Bedroom Configurations:
Primary: 1 Queen
Secondary: 2 Queens (second floor open loft bedroom)
Boats: 2 single person kayaks for guest use (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Boat Launch: Located .5 miles away
Bugs: Mosquitos
Cable: Dish TV- numerous options for local, sports, entertainment channels.
Cell Phone Service: All major carriers work well at the property.
Coffee Maker: 12 cup drip Bunn coffeemaker. Filters and coffee provided.
Distances:
Mackinaw City: 6.4 miles/11 min drive
Petoskey: 32 miles/45 min drive
Pictured Rocks Lakeshore: 131 miles/2 hr 22 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie (Canada) 65.6 miles/1 hr 19 min drive
Traverse City: 98 miles/2 hr 8 min drive
Dock: 48 foot dock that is 5 feet deep at the end. No overnight tie offs due to weather. (Memorial Day to Labor Day only)
Drinking Water: Well water with Culligan system.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: No
Fire-pit: Coming in Spring
Fishing: There is excellent fishing from the shore and in the lake. Panfish, Walleye, Perch and Pike. A stainless steel fish cleaning station is on the side of the house for guest use.
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Please bring your own
Golf: Cheboygan Golf & Country Club: 15 miles/22 min drive
Grill: Traditional charcoal grill. Please bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid
Grocery Store:
Carp Lake General Store: 3.8 miles/7 min drive
Mackinaw Family Market: 6.7 miles/10 min drive
Handicap Friendly: No. There are stairs at the property.
Heat: Propane forced air heat.
Hunting: Not on property
Internet/WIFI: Hughes. 50 mps
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: There is room for 1 car with trailer or 2 cars in the driveway. Further parking nearby.
Pets: 1 dog under 20 lbs allowed (sorry no exceptions) -Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept 1 dog under 20lbs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.
Privacy: Very private. No neighbors on either side.
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Space: 2 story cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with walkout basement.
Special Features: Cottage has a cabana at the waterfront. 2 kayaks for guest use. A stainless steel fish cleaning station for the excellent fishing in the lake. Breathtaking sunsets.
Seniors: Seniors are welcome at the property.
Televisions:
Living room: One 54" TV and a second 48"
Primary bedroom: One 30" TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring your own beach towels.
Washer and Dryer: Yes
Wood: Please bring your own firewood.
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
LAKE/WATERFRONT: Yes-all sports Lake Paradise (aka Carp Lake)
*Swimming on property
*Lakefront Cabana (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*Fantastic fishing with stainless steel fish cleaning station
*Large deck area
*Spectacular sunsets
Take a break from it all with a visit to this quaint cottage on all sports Lake Paradise (aka Carp Lake), where time will stand still. The vibe here is easy, inviting you to spend your days improvising your perfect vacation: solo on the kayak, a refreshing swim off the dock, or reeling in a world-class catch. It's a fantastic composition of convenience and seclusion, just a 10-minute drive from the iconic Mackinaw City and well-positioned for exploring the beautiful Upper Peninsula.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Central Air
ATV's: Not on property
Bathrooms: 1-Shower/tub combo with sink and toilet
Beach/Swimming: Swimming from frontage and dock. Entry is rocky so water shoes suggested
Bedroom Configurations:
Primary: 1 Queen
Secondary: 2 Queens (second floor open loft bedroom)
Boats: 2 single person kayaks for guest use (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Boat Launch: Located .5 miles away
Bugs: Mosquitos
Cable: Dish TV- numerous options for local, sports, entertainment channels.
Cell Phone Service: All major carriers work well at the property.
Coffee Maker: 12 cup drip Bunn coffeemaker. Filters and coffee provided.
Distances:
Mackinaw City: 6.4 miles/11 min drive
Petoskey: 32 miles/45 min drive
Pictured Rocks Lakeshore: 131 miles/2 hr 22 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie (Canada) 65.6 miles/1 hr 19 min drive
Traverse City: 98 miles/2 hr 8 min drive
Dock: 48 foot dock that is 5 feet deep at the end. No overnight tie offs due to weather. (Memorial Day to Labor Day only)
Drinking Water: Well water with Culligan system.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: No
Fire-pit: Coming in Spring
Fishing: There is excellent fishing from the shore and in the lake. Panfish, Walleye, Perch and Pike. A stainless steel fish cleaning station is on the side of the house for guest use.
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Please bring your own
Golf: Cheboygan Golf & Country Club: 15 miles/22 min drive
Grill: Traditional charcoal grill. Please bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid
Grocery Store:
Carp Lake General Store: 3.8 miles/7 min drive
Mackinaw Family Market: 6.7 miles/10 min drive
Handicap Friendly: No. There are stairs at the property.
Heat: Propane forced air heat.
Hunting: Not on property
Internet/WIFI: Hughes. 50 mps
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: There is room for 1 car with trailer or 2 cars in the driveway. Further parking nearby.
Pets: 1 dog under 20 lbs allowed (sorry no exceptions) -Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept 1 dog under 20lbs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.
Privacy: Very private. No neighbors on either side.
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Space: 2 story cottage with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with walkout basement.
Special Features: Cottage has a cabana at the waterfront. 2 kayaks for guest use. A stainless steel fish cleaning station for the excellent fishing in the lake. Breathtaking sunsets.
Seniors: Seniors are welcome at the property.
Televisions:
Living room: One 54" TV and a second 48"
Primary bedroom: One 30" TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring your own beach towels.
Washer and Dryer: Yes
Wood: Please bring your own firewood.
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Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Carp Lake
Located in Carp Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Mackinaw Heritage Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Carp Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Mackinaw City Trailhead - 8 min drive - 11.9 km
- Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
- Mackinaw City Dock - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
- Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
- Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Clyde's Place - 8 min drive
- Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. - 11 min drive
- Bière de Mac Brew Works - 10 min drive
- Toast A Go-go - 12 min drive
- Big Stone Bay Fishery - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment.We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment.We started this business almost 20 years ago with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
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