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Cedars on South: Lakeside Living – Kayaks, Dock, and Stunning Views!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

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Curtis, MI
  • Place, South Manistique Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistique Boardwalk
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Main level

1 King Bed

Main level-Twin over full bunk bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upper level

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upper level-Twin over full bunk bed

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor

Toilet · Shower only

Upper level

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cedars on South: Lakeside Living – Kayaks, Dock, and Stunning Views!

CEDARS ON SOUTH

SLEEPS: 12
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
*Beautiful log home
*Open year-round
*Directly on South Manistique Lake
*Available dock and Kayaks!(Memorial Day through Labor Day)

This two-story log home sits directly on the shores of South Manistique Lake, offering a comfortable and well-equipped retreat for families or groups looking to relax by the water. With four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and additional sleeping options, the home provides plenty of space to spread out, including main-level bedrooms and a full bath for added convenience. Inside, guests will enjoy a cozy wood stove, geothermal cooling, high-speed internet capable of supporting remote work, a fully stocked kitchen, and a bright sunroom with lake views. Outdoors, the property features a lakeside fire pit, private dock area, and easy access to boating, fishing, and nearby public launches, including Naubinway Public Beach just 25 minutes away. Located close to grocery stores, and dining while still offering a peaceful lakefront setting, this home is ideal for a relaxing getaway with modern comforts and beautiful surroundings.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: This property does not have traditional air conditioning but rather a geothermal cooling system that draws cool water from the ground and uses it to cool the air in the house.

ATV's: not on property

Bathrooms:

*Main Floor - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, shower
*Upper Level - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, tub (no shower)

Beach/Swimming: The lake on the property is sandy-bottom (grass to lake). The nearest sandy beach is the Naubinway Public Beach Access - free parking and beach access available at the US-2 Rest Area (approx. 25 minute drive)

Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom #1: Main level - King size bed
Bedroom #2: Main level - Twin over full bunk bed
Bedroom #3: Upper level - Queen size bed + Twin size bed
Bedroom #4: Upper level - Twin over full bunk bed + Queen size bed
*Additional sleeping arrangements: futon in sunroom and 2 twin trundle beds

Boats: 4 single person kayaks included (available Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Basic size life jackets are provided!

Boat Launch: 2 public boat launches in Curtis (about 5 minutes away)

Cable: Not traditional cable

Cell Phone Service: Service is spotty! AT&T doesn't work. Verizon seems to work the best but can still be very spotty. Wi-Fi calling is highly recommended.

Coffee Maker: A 12-drip coffee maker with filters & coffee are provided.

Distances/Attractions: *Seney Wildlife Refuge: 13.6 miles (20 min)
*Oswald's Bear Ranch: 24 miles (38 min)
*Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: 46 miles (52 min)
*Kitch-iti-kipi: 48 miles (52 min)
*Tahquamenon Falls: 49 miles (1 hour)
*Mackinac Bridge: 63 miles (1 hour)

Dock: Yes- Approximately 100 ft. dock is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drinking Water: Well water a water softener for refrigerator, kitchen sink, shower/tub and washing machine is installed

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: Wood stove

Fire-pit: Yes, by lake area w/built in bench and Adirondack chairs

Fishing: Bring your poles! South Manistique Lake is known for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish & Whitefish

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Fishing Poles: Not provided please bring your own.

Golf: Three courses located within 45 minutes! Newberry Country Club, The Indian Lake Golf & Country Club of Manistique and Hiawatha's Sportsman's Club

Grill: Propane grill

Grocery Store: *Vos Village Market: 1.8 miles (4 min)
*IGA Express/Hank's General Store: 7 miles (10 min.)

Handicap Friendly: Main floor bedrooms available and hand rails are in main floor shower. Nothing has been added for accessibility however.

Heat: Geo thermal plus electric baseboard heat in upstairs bedrooms

Hunting: Not on property

Internet: Yes! High Speed Broadband Internet with speeds up to 1Gigabit/second. Capable of working from here!

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: 4-6 cars or 4 cars with trailers

Pets: Sorry, we can not accept pets at this time.

Privacy: Neighbors on both sides

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.
* Mackinac County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: About 5-10 miles (direct access to local trails).
* Hiawatha National Forest Trails
Distance: Approximately 10-15 miles
* Schoolcraft County Trails
Distance: Roughly 15-20 miles

Space: 2 story log home

Seniors: Welcome, 3 steps in total. There are bedrooms & a bathroom on the main level.

Televisions: 55" tv in main living room-capable of streaming. Roku stick plus apps on TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Beach towels are also provided for you during your stay!

Washer and Dryer: Yes

Winter Activities:
*Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Mackinac County snowmobile trails and Hiawatha National Forest).
*Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-10 miles (local lakes like Big Manistique Lake).
*Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 10-15 miles (trails in Hiawatha National Forest and Seney National Wildlife Refuge).
*Downhill Skiing
Distance: 40-45 miles to Snow Snake Ski Resort in Harrison.
*Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (Hiawatha National Forest or Seney National Wildlife Refuge).

Wood: Yes

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About the area

Gould City

Located in Gould City, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Seney National Wildlife Refuge, while Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum and Luce County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Curtis, MI

What's nearby

  • South Manistique Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Newberry Country Club - 27 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 40 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 46 min drive - 63.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stamper's Northern Lakes Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

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

Great Place

Cool place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2025
We appreciate you thinking the place was cool, Stewart! You were a fantastic guest, and we’d love to host you again! -Van FVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Plenty of room. Would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the house and the spaciousness. You were a great guest, and we’d be happy to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Wonderful Family Time at Cedars on South

We loved this place. It was perfect for our entire family! We look forward to booking it again and making this a family vacation tradition
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Deborah, we can't wait for you to book again! That is the best thing you could write in a review. We're so glad that the cottage was perfect for your family, and for being such responsible guests. - Claire, FVR
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the property nice and clean. You were a great guest, and we’d be happy to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lillian s.

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

It was a great place to stay with a lot of people. Was easy to get my clients in and out

We did all the attractions all within an hour from your location Pictured Rocks, big Springs,Oswald’s, Tahquamenon Falls ,Garland zoo you were very centralized and we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2024
Lillian, we're so happy to know that you thought the property was a great place to stay with a lot of people. It sounds like you really got around in the time with us! We hope that you come back again. - Claire, FVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john t.

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

Great House

Family get together couldn’t have asked for a better house and location Loved it !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2024
We're thrilled to hear that our house and location were perfect for your family get-together. It means a lot to us that you loved your stay John! You were great guests and we'd love to work with you again. -Van FVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our two family New Years getaway. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. If I had a question, it was answered quickly, and they even checked in and followed up by text the next morning to see if were in need of anything else. We are already thinking about planning a repeat trip for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the cabin was a perfect fit for your two-family New Year’s getaway and that everything met your expectations. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so glad our team could be helpful and responsive during your stay. You were fantastic guests, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back again next year! -Van, FVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice and clean. The open concept kitchen and living room area was able to accommodate our group of six very well as a social gathering area. The wood burning stove was welcome after a full day of snowmobiling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the house and that the open kitchen and living area worked well for your group. The wood-burning stove is definitely a favorite after a long day of snowmobiling . You were wonderful guests, and we truly appreciate how well you took care of the home. We’d be happy to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went for my fiancé’s birthday and we had a blast! The place was beautiful and clean. Location was great. We went to multiple places in the u.p. So being in the center of the state made it easy to travel. If we go up north again this will definitely be our first choice in stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed celebrating your fiancé’s birthday and that the location worked perfectly for your travels. You were wonderful guests, and we’d be delighted to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR
Verified

8/10 Good

Billy T.

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

Nice, Clean, and very accommodating

Nice clean cabin, lots of pluses with only a couple issues. Parking is tough for a larger group like we had. I would definitely rent this place again. Worked great for 8 guys fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2024
Billy, we're glad that overall the property worked out well for you and your friends. Hopefully the fishing was good. The parking can handle 4-6 cars, so we understand with more cars it would be tight. We're glad that the parking won't stop you from coming back! - Claire, FVR
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

The house was plenty big for the 6 of us. The location on the lake made it fun for kayaking. We were central to visiting many tourist destinations. The lighting in the house made it challenging for playing games. The water for the shower was extremely hot!!! Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2024
I love hearing how clean and spacious the house was for your family. You were great guests. I'm glad you enjoyed the kayaking too. We will work on additional lighting and adjusting the shower temperature. Thank you for bringing those issues to our attention. We hope to have you back again in the future. Sincerely, Cara Owner, Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
Thank you! We truly appreciate you staying with us and would love to host you again in the future. -Van, FVR
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