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Northern Nights

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Carp Lake, MI

Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Mackinaw City Dock
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
‪13 min drive‬
Airport, Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Northern Nights

Northern Nights is a quaint and classic "up north" two bedroom, one bath cottage with a view of all sports Paradise Lake! Paradise Lake is known for excellent fishing all year long. We are located just minutes from the Mackinac Bridge, Cecil Bay, Wilderness State Park, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, and the ferry docks to Mackinac Island. US 31 Snowmobile trails are right nearby. In the summer you are a few minutes from gorgeous beaches on Lake Huron or Lake Michigan! Golf and wineries are just a short drive. It's the perfect location for enjoying beautiful Northern Michigan.

Disclosure: Ring camera located next to front door inside porch.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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 deadlock

About the area

Carp Lake

Located in Carp Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

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Carp Lake, MI

What's nearby

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 9 min drive - 13.0 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 13.8 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 13 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Dixie Saloon - ‬10 min drive
‪Wienerlicious - ‬9 min drive
‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Nights pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Nights ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Nights ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Northern Nights located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Edgewater Beach, Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Mackinaw Crossings and Lake Huron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mitchal p.

25 Sept, 2025

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

Very nice cabin. Everything we needed was included.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

19 Aug, 2025

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

Very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Lovely base for touring the area

This was a lovely spot that met our needs well on either side of a day trip to Mackinac Island!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

5 Jul, 2025

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

Carp Lake

Wonderful little property, secluded but several services near by. Looking forward to booking here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora C.

30 Jun, 2025

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

Cozy Lake Cottage

Charming, classic cottage with views of the lake. It was very comfortable and clean, and we were provided all we needed for our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

7 Aug, 2025

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

Nice property. Good location for getting to activities. Clean. Wish there was lake access to fish.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

19 Jul, 2025

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

Cute and quiet little cabin. The covered porch was the best place for morning coffee! I would recommend this to anyone! 10/15 mins from the Mackinaw Bridge, made it a great spot for our up north adventure!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby P.

28 Jul, 2025

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

Good communication. All as stated in VRBO description. Clean. Great Location. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Summer vacation 2024

Great place to stay for our visit to Mackinac Island.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Super cute and clean cottage. Plenty of linens and cookware available, and quick communication from owner. My girls loved games available. Neighborhood was quiet and family friendly. Local general stores nearby for anything you may have forgotten. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

3 Aug, 2024

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

Great stay!

Great place, just as advertised, was the perfect landing spot for us at the end of our days exploring the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Lynn R.

9 Aug, 2023

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

Comfy and convenient

Nice place to stay while enjoying the UP!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

18 Aug, 2023

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

Great little place

Great place for a two night stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Cozy cabin

Cozy, charming little cabin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene D.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Summer Vaca

The house was close to the lake, and in a great area. We found amazing places to eat, and fantastic sights to see. the weather held up nicely for most of our stay, and we enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christa A.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Just as described

Loved the location, close to everything. The home was very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa p.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Relaxing getaway

House was cute, cozy and just as described.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

25 Jul, 2025

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

We enjoyed our stay here. I always give honest reviews and don't fluff. So here goes......We laughed in this little house, played games and had a great time. The house is only about 10 minutes to Mackinaw City. The communication was great, check-in was awesome, and it was clean. The drawbacks---the front room has a very strong mildew smell. It says it sleeps 6 but we cannot imagine more than 3 people being comfortable. It is very small. The tiny bathroom does not have a plug in it that we could find. If you have a small group and would like to save money---snag it! It is a sweet little place set back in time. It is almost like a fish camp house. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

23 Aug, 2024

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

Paradise Lake cabin

Cozy little cabin, perfect for 4 people. Only 10 minutes from Mackinaw City.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

28 Jul, 2023

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

Cozy and close to everything

We enjoyed carp lake and relaxing at the cabin but also that it’s close to mackinaw and other fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Very nice place

We really enjoyed out time at this location! Very comfortable, with all the amenities! Close enough to everything you would need - and a short trip for seeing many beautiful sites! Wonderful place - thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

8 Aug, 2023

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

Friend weekend

Very quite and relaxing cottage

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Great stay!

Very clean little house for a short trip! Master double bed was very comfortable. Harbor Lights Grille was the best place to eat and super close by. Clyde’s takeout pizza amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Great place to stay

It was a very clean property ... less busy area. Easy to get to Mackinaw island and other places. Owner was easy to get a hold of and the place was very cute.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettina B.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Nice location

We stayed 2 nights on a multi-state trip and the location was great. You can enjoy Paradise Lake, you can use it as a base to enjoy Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes, or both. We had a campfire one night and had a great stay. Loved being able to wash our clothes before heading to the next location!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024