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Beautiful lakefront setting with pontoon boat available to rent.

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Una terraza de madera con sillas de metal y un pozo de fuego circular.
Zona boscosa con árboles altos y una masa de agua al fondo.
Una escalera con detalles de madera y un rascador para gatos, que lleva a un nivel superior.
Una mesa de comedor de madera con cuatro sillas, una lámpara colgante, un ventanal con vista a árboles y un cuadro en la pared.
Una escalera de madera que lleva a un edificio de piedra con techo verde.

Opiniones

10 de 10,
Excepcional

Aspectos destacados

  • Ideal para la relajación
    Comodidad al máximo: aquí los huéspedes se sienten como en casa.
  • En la playa
    Una opción poco común en la zona: disfruta de su acceso directo a la playa y el mar.
  • Ubicación céntrica
    Aprovecha la cercanía a los lugares que necesites gracias a una ubicación práctica.
3 habitaciones2 baños9 personas

Servicios principales

  • En la playa
  • Balcón
  • Asador
  • Aire acondicionado
  • Estacionamiento disponible en una cochera
  • Refrigerador

Explora la zona

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Mancelona, MI
  • Place, Starvation Lake
    ‪1 min a pie‬
  • Place, Lago Torch
    ‪29 min en auto‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪43 min en auto‬

Habitaciones y camas

3 habitaciones (para 9 personas)

Habitación 1

1 futón matrimonial

Habitación 2

1 cama matrimonial y 1 cama Queen

Habitación 3

2 camas individuales

Habitación 4

1 cama individual y 1 cama matrimonial

Habitación 5

1 cama individual

2 baños

Baño 1

Tina o regadera · Excusado

Baño 2

Excusado · Solo regadera

Ambientes

Deck o patio
Cobertizo o lanai
Cocina
Con balcón
Área de juegos al aire libre
Área de comedor

Información de la propiedad

Beautiful lakefront setting with pontoon boat available to rent.

Our lake cottage has been in the family for many years. We are happy to share our second home with you.

Inside, the cottage is mobility friendly with two bedrooms, full bath, fully equipped kitchen and living room on main floor. Lower bedrooms feature a full and twin bed, and the other a twin trundle bed which easily converts to a king or two twins.

Upstairs a spiral staircase features a very large bedroom with two beds (queen and full) and full bath with tub. A walkout balcony off the primary bedroom also features a beautiful view of the lake. Also upstairs are two bonus sleeping areas: the loft features a pull-out sofa bed (full) and a large hall closet has been converted into a kid's bonus sleeping area with a twin bed and appropriate decor and books.

Living area features HDTV, DVD, VCR with an extensive movie library, and fast and reliable wireless internet. The A-frame structure of this beautiful cabin lets in ample natural light all day.

Outside, a large deck wraps around the cottage and has several seating areas to enjoy the view of the lake. About 30 steps down to the dock, with ample dock space to enjoy the lake, boating, fishing and sunbathing. A large attached garage is available to stage your vehicle or water toys.

LOCATION:
2 minutes to boat launch, corner store, local bar/restaurant (Hide-A-Way) and off-roading trails
12 minutes from larger stores in Mancelona or Kalkaska
25 minutes to Torch Lake
30 minutes from Shorts Brewing
45 minutes to Traverse City
45 minutes to Charlevoix
1 hour to Petoskey
2 hours to Mackinac

Pontoon is available to rent from mid-June to mid-September

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Reglas de la propiedad

Hora de inicio del check-in: 16:00
Hora límite del check-out: 09:00
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Niños

Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
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Eventos

No se permiten eventos
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Mascotas

No se aceptan mascotas
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Fumar

No se permite fumar

Información importante

Información importante

No. de propiedad: 807958vb
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cerradura de alta seguridad
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.

Información de la zona

Mancelona

Esta casa de campo se encuentra en la playa de Mancelona. Aquellos que deseen hacer una actividad pueden ir a Club de Golf Grandview y Campo de golf Black Forest, mientras que quienes quieran apreciar la belleza natural del área pueden visitar Starvation Lake y Twin Lake. Las actividades como paseos en jet ski y kayaks ofrecen una gran oportunidad de disfrutar del agua y, si buscas un poco de adrenalina, puedes hacer paseos a pie o ciclismo en senderos y tours de cacería en los alrededores.
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Sección del mapa
Mancelona, MI

Qué hay cerca

  • Starvation Lake - A 1 min a pie - 0.1 km
  • Lago Torch - A 29 min en auto - 41.3 km
  • Boyne Mountain - A 43 min en auto - 63.4 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - A 51 min en auto - 71.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - A 55 min en auto - 78.6 km

Restaurantes

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬A 17 min a pie
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬A 22 min en auto
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬A 22 min en auto
  • ‪blackberry patch - ‬A 23 min en auto
  • ‪Blue Sky Grill - ‬A 18 min en auto

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Beautiful lakefront setting with pontoon boat available to rent. acepta mascotas?

No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.

¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en Beautiful lakefront setting with pontoon boat available to rent. ?

Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en Beautiful lakefront setting with pontoon boat available to rent. ?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en Beautiful lakefront setting with pontoon boat available to rent. ?

El check-out es a las 09:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Beautiful lakefront setting with pontoon boat available to rent. ?

En la playa, esta casa de campo en la zona de Mancelona queda a pocos pasos de Starvation Lake y a 2.8 km (1.7 mi) de Twin Lake. Little Twin Lake y Pickerel Lake también se encuentran a 10 km (6 mi).

Opiniones

10

Excepcional

Las opiniones se muestran en orden cronológico, y están sujetas a un proceso de revisión y verificación, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
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Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 46 de 48 opiniones
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 1 de 48 opiniones
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 1 de 48 opiniones
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 0 de 48 opiniones
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 0 de 48 opiniones

10/10

Limpieza

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicación

9.8/10

Ubicación

10/10

Veracidad del anuncio

Opiniones

Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Great property and wonderful hosts!
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2026
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Our family had an amazing time staying in Sam’s home. He was very responsive and helpful with any issues we had. The view can’t be beat!! The kids loved tubing off of the boat. Of course we had to visit Torch Lake and it really was like the Caribbean. It was only a short drive from this cottage so we went a couple of days to the beach. I didn’t get a chance to enjoy the kayak but we will definitely be back and that is the first thing I’m doing! Thanks again Sam for sharing your family’s beautiful home!
Se hospedó 7 noches en septiembre de 2026
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 27 sep. 2026
We are glad to hear that you and your family had a wonderful stay at our cottage. We agree that you could not have a better view of the lake through those beautiful trees. Also, it is very important to us that renters have a way to contact us 24-7 during their stay in the event of any questions or concerns. We hope that you return in the future so that you get a chance to use the kayak. Susan and Sam
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Great Host / Great Lake

Very nice lake cottage with secluded view of Starvation Lake. We found the listing to be very accurate and the host to be great at communication and above and beyond accommodating. Would highly recommend to families or any other groups looking for a great lake experience.
Se hospedó 9 noches en junio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 25 jul. 2025
Thanks for your comments. We work hard to keep our listing described in an accurate way because we would never want people to be disappointed upon arrival. Sam does stay close to his phone whenever we have renters so he can troubleshoot any problems or concerns that may come up. He takes that job quite seriously so we appreciate you mentioning that point. Susan
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Comfortable and lovely

What a beautiful property. The house was comfortable, lovely, and well equipped. We went to make memories and we did!
Se hospedó 10 noches en julio de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 19 jul. 2024
Who doesn't want to be in a comfortable environment, have all that they need and make memories at the same time? We are pleased you had such a good time staying at our cottage and invite you to return in the future.
Opinión verificada

8/10 Buena

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Good view , relax

We are enjoyed the view, beautiful foggy that we got on the last day.The peaceful lake and comfortable cottage. The host was nice and helpful.
Se hospedó 4 noches en agosto de 2024
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Great stay at quiet lake

Beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean cottage. The lake is clean, quiet and great to float in. The owner was very responsive to questions both prior to the arrival and during our stay. We would definitely return to this wonderful home.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 24 jul. 2023
Thanks for your kind comments. We work very hard to make sure our cottage is welcoming, comfortable and pristine and to be immediately reachable if any issues arise. Glad to hear you had a great week.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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a week in paradise

The property is spectacular with very clean and serene lake and fabulous woods. We loved every minute of it.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 26 jul. 2023
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the beautiful wooded areas as well as the lake. There are many paths through the woods, both on our property and in the surrounding area. It's a great place for people who enjoy being around water but also love walking in the woods.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Relaxing week on the lake!

Our family enjoyed our stay at this lakeside cabin. Clean and comfortable and the best part was the location right on the lake, with huge windows with a great view. We made use of the video library and games. Also close to a number of places for day trips.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2019
Opinión archivada

10/10 Excelente

Perfect for a family get away

This was our first time renting a cottage. If you want to pack light, this cottage is perfect since it has everything you need. We rented the boat which was great! The cottage is unique and comfy and the deck is amazing with the perfect amount of shade and sunlight. The owners were great to work with. This vacation stay exceeded my expectations.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
As first time renters, we are pleased to hear your helpful suggestions and kind words. It is important to us that our guests enjoy our cottage as much as we have enjoyed it over the years. We invite you to visit again in the future.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Beautiful Fall gateway

We wanted to escape cabin fever and enjoy fall colors and this place had it all.... lake, fall colors, location are amazing. The house itself is very beautiful and things ate planned keeping the comfort of the guests in the mind. We enjoyed the house and 3 year old nephew didn’t want to leave the place!!
Se hospedó 3 noches en octubre de 2020
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your short October get-a-away at our cottage. We hope that you can return next year for a longer stay. Susan and Sam
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Cozy Cottage

Sam was a wonderful host and answered all of my questions. He was kind and communicative. The lake was clean and so quiet! We had such a relaxing time. While we stayed, we rode the boat each day, grilled, watched movies, did some puzzles, and laughed a lot! We would love to come again!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2024
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Relaxing getaway

We had the most enjoyable week, and the weather was beautiful. A lovely home nestled in a wooded area on a nice lake was just what we wanted, and this property delivered it all. The pontoon boat was a big plus, we spent almost all of our time on it. The owners are very nice and accommodating. You won’t be disappointed with this rental, we highly recommend.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Great

Went really well. Love the property and location. Had everything we needed. Sam was very reachable and responsive. Will do it again!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your time at our cottage. It is important to us that our renters have 24/7 contact with us if they need to do that for any reason during their stay. We are committed to being available at any time, to answer any questions or concerns. Glad to hear that you will be back. Sam and Susan
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Great Escape

My husband and I had a quiet, relaxing fall vacation at the property. The small lake was peaceful, and the surrounding woods provided a great display of fall colors. I especially enjoyed long walks on the property and sitting on the deck observing the lake. The cabin was nice and clean, plenty of space and amenities, and Sam was helpful whenever we had questions or needed advice.
Se hospedó 14 noches en septiembre de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 23 oct. 2023
We are glad you had a relaxing and peaceful experience at our cottage and took the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful wooded areas around the property. Fall is a beautiful time to be up north and to appreciate all the amazing colors surrounding the area. We work very hard to maintain a clean and well-equipped cottage so we were glad to hear you enjoyed those details.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Serenity

We loved our mini family reunion at the lake. The property is beautiful and the house is perfect. My only thought to improve it would be a fire pit you could sit around but that’s such a minor detail. We’d love to come back again. Thank you for everything Sam!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
We are glad to hear you got a chance to enjoy your family reunion at our cottage. Many great memories have been made there for many families over the years. We hope you'll return next year.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Perfect in every way!

This home and it's location are even better than the photos and descriptions describe. It is such a lovely space. Access to the lake is wonderful. There is a trail directly across from the driveway to take a mile long secluded looped walk/run. We caught enough fish, bluegills and a couple bass, to have a fish fry for 4 adults and 2 kids. We spent mornings and evenings boating and fishing, afternoons swimming and floating around the dock enjoying the sunshine. We cooked and ate, played cards, watched movies, and slept great. Just the right amount of space, areas to relax, and combination of sun and shade. We enjoyed our trip so much. Our hearts are full!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 25 jul. 2025
We are so pleased that you had such an enjoyable time with your family at our cottage. It is always wonderful to hear that our renters had a relaxing fun-filled week. We hope that you will consider visiting us again in the future. Susan and Sam
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Lake house getaway

A very unique lake house off the main road with no traffic noise. The lake was beautiful and clean. Can accommodate many people. We had a good time fishing, boating and swimming. The owner contacted us and was easy to reach for any questions. Other destinations are close by, Kilwins on the way to Petosky (on US 31). Traverse City and Mackinaw City are good day trips as well.
Se hospedó 6 noches en julio de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
No traffic noise! What a great advantage to staying close to nature and being surrounded by beautiful trees. We try to remain accessible for people who stay at our cottage in the event of any questions or issues that may arise. We hope your family will visit our cottage again in the future.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Beautiful cottage on Starvation Lake

My family of 7 vacationed at this cottage on Starvation Lake this summer and we absolutely loved it! It's secluded enough to relax yet close to great places to visit. We loved the lake - It's clean, not super busy, and great to swim in. We also docked at the boat launch and walked over to the general store for ice cream, drinks, and snacks. We vacation up north every summer and we all agreed that this has been our favorite spot! The house was roomy and we had a lot of outdoor area to spread out. I'd highly recommend this for your next up north vacation rental!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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House in the Woods on the Lake

House was very clean and well stocked. Spacious enough for each of my 3 kids to peel off to do some homework in their own spaces, and for the 5 of us to come back together for family meals and play board games. The location was right on the water with great views and felt secluded. However groceries and restaurants were just a short hop away to Mancelona or Kalkaska. We cooked every meal. The host was very accommodating and accessible. Overall, the place was perfect for us for a long Fall weekend. I would recommend this place.
Se hospedó 4 noches en octubre de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 22 oct. 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are very glad your family had such a good time during your stay and hope you return in the future.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Starvation Lake Home

Sam was a great communicator! We have rented many homes through VRBO and he was the most responsive owner I have ever dealt with. The home is exactly as described. So many personal touches through out! We had four children and my mom with us yet we all had our own space and our own beds. The location is pretty remote so if you are looking to escape the busy life, this is a great place for that!
Se hospedó 6 noches en julio de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
It is important to us that we treat all of our guests as family. We want to make your stay at our cottage a memorable and relaxing experience. Glad that you enjoyed the "personal touches" that are added there because we want people to feel welcomed when they arrive. Having enough personal space for relaxation and reflection is vital to everyone's mental health. Of course, there is always a long walk in the beautiful surrounding woods that can add to your stay! We hope you return for another visit in the future.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Simply Wonderful

Another repeat stay at this property. The home is very comfortable and relaxing. The views from the house and the deck of the lake are meditative in their beauty. This is one of the cleanest lakes in Michigan and it is crystal clear. We rented the Pontoon Boat and went fishing in the evening. Beautiful rainbow trout. There are cozy eating options in town, but the home is also a short drive to Traverse City and Leelanau region. Sam is a wonderful host - very communicative and accommodating. He even went out of his way to mail us back our pillows that we had forgotten. Much appreciated! I look forward to returning.
Se hospedó 6 noches en septiembre de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
We are glad that you came back for another stay at our cottage and hope that you return again in the future. Sounds like you had a relaxing stay and were able to visit some of the surrounding areas. We appreciate the location of our cottage because it is in a quiet area yet not far from many interesting places to visit.
Opinión archivada

10/10 Excelente

What a wonderful find!

This was the most relaxing vacation I have had in some time. House is on a quiet lake in a wooded setting. Many large windows bring the outside in. There was wonderful multi-tiered deck space and seating to also enjoy the views. Everything you need is at the house including nice cookware, staples and linens. It is obvious that the owners use the home as their personal lake house as well. Use of the pontoon boat was an added plus. The home is also approx 30 minutes to Traverse City. We spent a nice day on the wine tour and then enjoyed our purchase on the boat. :). Communication with the owners was also quick and pleasant. They provided a wonderful list of local things to do and instructions regarding the house. Sam was always quick to respond to any questions. I look forward to spending many summer vacations there in the future.
Se hospedó 6 noches en agosto de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
looking forward to your return next year ....soon as you know the date please contact me and I will block it for you ....Sam
Opinión verificada

6/10 Aceptable

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Starvation Lake is a beautiful body of water and the area is wonderfully quiet. The call of the loons is so special. The house is very clean and ADA accessible for my disabled mother. We struggled with a few aspects. The listing said there was AC but there is only one unit in the primary bedroom on the second floor. We had a few very hot uncomfortable evenings and nights that were unexpected. There are several beds but all of them are uncomfortable due to feeling the springs underneath with very flat pillows. The house feels claustrophobic from the amount of tchotchkes that cover nearly every available surface. The house and boat carried the heavy scent of moth balls which is a known neurotoxin. All of this made it hard to feel comfortable in the house. The deck, the dock and being on the water helped. Sam is an excellent host as he is super attentive and responsive. The movie selection especially VHS is fun. The kitchen was extremely well equipped for everything we needed. Sam very much cares about your experience.
Se hospedó 6 noches en julio de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 5 ago. 2025
It was good to hear that you were satisfied with Sam’s responsiveness as a host since he takes that job seriously. Glad that you enjoyed the cleanliness of the cottage, the “well-equipped” kitchen, the vintage collection of VHS tapes and the quiet lake with our neighborhood loons. It’s important to us that our cottage is as ADA accessible as possible to accommodate the varied needs of our renters. Regarding the air conditioning, our description online reads “…primary bedroom has a private deck overlooking the lake and is now air conditioned”. The lower level does have a large ceiling fan and many windows, along with two sliding glass doors. A number of fans are provided which include several box fans. Decor is personal, as we all know, and I respect your views about that. Yet, over the years we have rented, our response to our cottage has always been quite positive, calling the cottage decorating to be “whimsical”, “quaint”, “welcoming”, “cheerful” and “relaxing”. We take our job as hosts seriously and will consider a number of the issues you raised. Susan
Opinión archivada

10/10 Excelente

Starvation Lake Sanctuary, loved the cabin!

Wake up at sunrise to the sounds of the Loons and the mist hovering over Starvation Lake. This cabin faces east so as the sun rises, the mist burns off like a movie unfolding before your eyes. No place to post pictures here, but this scene is unbelieveable. The cabin is very clean and neatly decorated. You cannot deny nature calling you outdoors. But just in case, there's two full bathrooms to choose from. Our group of 10 ranged in age from 13 to 91 and everyone slept comfortably. The way the cabin sits above the lake, with the windows open, the cross winds blow right through so it was never hot in the cabin even though it was 90+ degrees during the day and 55+ for sleeping. A lot of nook and cranny places were built in so that kids and adults can have their own space. I don't suggest you bring computers or other electronic gadgets, but if you're waiting on an important phone call or e-mail message, the service, though spotty sometimes, worked enough to communicate with work and loved ones. If you can, turn the electronics off and enjoy nature with your guests, you will be rewarded with that thing you always seek on vacation: a moment to reflect and reclaim yourself from the rat race. If you have a good set of binoculars, this place will turn you into a bird watcher while you sip your morning tea or coffee on any of the four decks. You don't get this kind of exposure to nature back home. The cabin is as beautiful in person as the pictures suggest. Rent the pontoon boat and take a stroll around Starvation Lake as the sun goes down. Take the canoe out in the morning and commune with nature. If you want excitement away from Starvation Lake, there's all sorts of things to do for kids and adults within an hour's drive in any direction. Groceries can be gotten 10-15 minutes away in Mancelona or Kalkaska. While there for one week, we enjoyed the lake, but we also visited Mackinaw Island, went sightseeing from a small plane over Traverse City, canoed the AuSable, had a great meal in Gaylord, wandered about Charlevoix and Petosky, hiked, water skied, tubed, ate forbidden food like fudge, ice cream, and chocolate covered cherries. The owners called shortly after we arrived and shortly before we left just to establish contact if we had any questions. We never did. We've been to some of the nicest places in Cape Cod, the Adirondacks, and the Outer Banks, but this one has us yearning to come back here. Enjoy!!!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner, el 3 jul. 2023
Thank you for taking time to write such a wonderful, heartfelt review of your stay at our cottage. We hope to welcome you back again next year.
Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

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Nice cottage

We had a nice stay. The cottage was very clean. Sam was very responsive. There were plenty of towels and everything we needed to cook and clean up. The lake was refreshing. The kids enjoyed fishing and swimming and going for rides on the boat. The location is a little remote but not far from a lot of popular spots. Anything you might need is in town about 10-15 minutes away along with a convience store right around the corner. We visited Elk Rapids, Gaylord, Mackinaw, and Beulah while we were there. All in all great trip!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022

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Anfitrión: Sam McFarland

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We purchased this cottage and the l4 acre parcel of land in l995 when our four children were young. We always enjoyed the family time together and have many fond memories from spending time here at this tranquil spot. We have shared it with family and friends over the years and have enjoyed doing so. We live in Grand Rapids, Michigan and our children, now all adults, live in four different states. However, we still enjoy spending a bit of time here in the summer with their families, including our grandchildren, who seem to love it as much as we do.

Por qué eligió esta propiedad

Years ago, when we were looking for a cottage to purchase, we immediately were drawn to this quaint place on a quiet lake. We felt it would be the perfect place to spend time with our children, away from our daily routines, and the many distractions that come with day-to-day living. When there, we saw them spend time together, talking, laughing, playing board games, swimming and enjoying each others company. As parents, that was a very important and significant thing that happened whenever we were at the cottage.

Qué distingue a esta propiedad

Very large, shaded deck that wraps around the house. Several seating and dining areas on both sides of the cottage. Beautiful trees all around the area. Lots of windows with great views. Convenient to take walks on the trails and through wooded areas. Well stocked kitchen. Available 24/7 during your stay in case any issues arise that you need support with. Determined to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

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