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"Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!

"Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!

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Cedar- porch added May 2021
"Cedar"- before fall 2020, her “old look”
Exterior
View from Etherington of all 3 cottages
Cedar and Macatawa

Overview of "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

mackinaw city, MI
  • Popular LocationOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock12 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal4 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is one of 3 on this large wooded property. It was totally renovated in 2012 with cabin themed color and decor. This cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed, the other has a full size bed. The full kitchen is well equipped to cook all your meals. In the living room is tv/cable, books, games, and internet. The bathroom has a small shower (no tub). In 2021 a screened front porch was added with a dining space and a lounging area. Outdoors is a flagstone patio with a firepit for those evening marshmallows and s'mores. And there is room in the yard for kids to play while you relax in the hammock. All of this just a few blocks from town and the Straights. You can walk to the waterfront, restaurants, shopping, ferries to the Mackinac Island, and live music. Short trips by car are to Petoskey, Wilderness State Park, Tunnel of Trees, and the UP (Oswald's Bear Ranch, Whitefish Point, Tahquemenon Falls, Sault Ste. Marie). Also, just minutes away is the Headlands with its Dark Sky Park- a great place to watch meteor showers. Families with young children or teens, couples, and business travelers would all enjoy a stay here.
If this is booked for the dates you’d like or if you are interested in waterfront a few miles from town, please checkout “Pointe West “on HomeAway. The address is Carp Lake, but the cottage is on Lake Michigan between Mackinaw City and Wilderness State Park.

Property manager

Todd and Jacki VanHuis
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

This cottage is located in Mackinaw City. Colonial Michilimackinac Park and Mackinaw Bridge Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Spy Quest Laser Maze and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 9 min walk
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 11 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill - 12 min walk
  • Dixie Saloon - 14 min walk
  • Wienerlicious - 6 min walk
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town! located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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Rating 5 - Excellent. 115 out of 137 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Good. 18 out of 137 reviews" "
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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
We enjoyed this amazing, comfortable cabin. Had everything we needed and, when a personal issue arose, hosts were quick to assist. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Pam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cedar
Everything was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend
Wonderful little cottage in a great location. Easily within walking distance of most things you'd want or need to do in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent get-away
We loved this cottage! It was clean and comfortable. Close proximity to restaurants, shopping, activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little treasure
The cabin was wonderful….very cozy and the location is perfect for day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Jacki VanHuis

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We live 4 hours away downstate and bought this property in 2011 with the goal of renovating all 3 cottages on the property so that we could spend time with our 3 kids and their future spouses/families. Over a period of 22 months we made frequent trips up north to work on our "family retreat center", especially Todd who did the bulk of the work. Its was a fun project to do, and now we enjoy our time there with family when we can. Mackinaw is a where we vacationed each summer when our children were small, so it brings back wonderful memories each time we stay here.

Why they chose this property

We love Mackinaw and the whole area. Its such a fun place to stay and its a great location to be able to visit other favorite place in the northern lower peninsula and the UP. This place keeps us off the beaten path just enough to have peace and quiet, but is a quick walk to town also.

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