Lake Huron Family Cottage - Mackinac Island View in Mackinaw City

Our family get-a-way is located directly on Lake Huron and is 3 minutes from Mackinaw City. The home boasts a beautiful view of Mackinac Island, Round Island and Bois Blanc Island. Our furnished home is about 1,200 sq ft and has all the amenenties of a home away from home, including 3 bedrooms, a newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom, a large open living room area and a large deck. It includes a dishwasher, washer and dryer, satellite tv and DVD player. This is a smoke free home. Pets may be considered.

The house sleeps 7-8 people comfortably, with 2 queen beds, 1 futon and twin bunk beds. There is also a baby playyard crib and a highchair available. The house sits on about a half acre of land with 100 foot of frontage directly on Lake Huron. There is a large deck, grill and firepit and lots of room to relax in the yard. The beach area is a mix of sand and rock and is shallow water for quite a ways out. There is also a natural wetland between the house and the beach that welcomes many species of birds and other small animals.

One week in August and a few weeks in September still available!!

Here's what our guests have said about their stay:

"We really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. It was the perfect size and location for our family of six." (Mi family, 2012)

"We were visiting our family in Michigan, and loved staying at your lovely cottage by the water." (Germany family, 2012)

"Thank you so much for letting us use your home for our vacation.....it was such a nice home in a really relaxing setting." (Mi couple, 2012)

"Our family had so much fun during our stay...the kids loved the tire swing, the nightly campfires and playing in the sand and water." (Mi family, 2012)

3 Bedrooms (2 queen beds, 1 futon and twin bunk beds)

Remodeled modern bathroom and kitchen with large kitchen table and bar area with extra seating

Dishwasher and washer and dryer

Satellite tv and DVD player

Large open living room area

Large open deck with swing, picnic table and hammock in the yard

Firepit and BBQ grill

Baby playyard crib and high chair

Nearby Attractions/Activities:      

* Take a ferry to Mackinac Island  

    
* Hike/bike on the North Central Rails to Trails - across the street from the house  

    
* Swim, canoe, kayak, paddleboat and fish in Lake Huron  

    
* Relax around the campfire

      
* Explore the shops and restaurants in Mackinaw City or go to the movies – buy some fudge
and taffy or stay for the nightly video light show  

    
* Concerts in the park every Saturday night – near the Marina in Mackinaw City   

   
* Tour the Coast Guard Cutter Maritime Museum in Mackinaw City 

     
* Fish off the state dock and fishing pier in Mackinaw City

* Take the kids to Thunder Falls Water Park or vist historic Mill Creek Discovery Park near Mackinaw City (rock wall, trails, mill demonstrations, zip line and more)

* Casinos in St. Ignace (20 minutes away) and Petoskey (40 minutes away)

* Garlyn Zoo in the UP (30 minutes away) - they have black bears too!

* Putt putt golf in Mackinaw City with the family or golf at the many area golf courses!

* Scenic Taquenemon Falls, Pictured Rocks, Sault Ste. Marie Locks and the White Fish Bay area in the UP (day trips)

Weekly rentals only - $1400 week for 7 nights or $1200 for 6 nights - Flexible weekend arrival/departure. Weekly rental preferred.

Required: completed, signed rental contract; conditionally-refundable damage deposit; non-refundable advance payments 

Bring your own: groceries, supplies, toiletries, and beach towels

INCLUDED in rate:sales tax, fresh linens on beds upon arrival, fee for light housecleaning following stay