Family Cottage on Tranquil Paradise Lake in Mackinaw City

Our three bedroom Main Cottage is located in a beautiful lakefront setting on Paradise Lake, just 8 miles south of Mackinaw City.  There are two other cottages which share the property, which make it ideal for family gatherings. 

View the other property on this vacationrentals site by entering 12137 in the listing ID at the top of the page.

The Main Cottage has plenty of living area with the kitchen overlooking the family room and sun room and then out to the lake. You will feel like you are "back in time" on Paradise Lake, yet restaurants and nightlife abound in nearby Mackinaw City.

Paradise Lake is a quiet inland lake (~1,900 acres) which offers fishing, swimming and watersports.  A variety of fish are found on the lake including; Pike, Perch, Walleye and Bass.  The shoreline has a hard-packed sand bottom with small rocks.  It is a very gradual slope making it great for kids wading and swimming.  There is a dock for your use to tie up a small boat and even catch a fish or two!

Along with the dock, the property has three fire pits for your use along with chairs to enjoy peaceful evening bonfires.  Each cottage has it's own gas grill along with outdoor tables and chairs.  There is a porch swing in the yard to watch the kids playing and the beautiful sunsets over Paradise Lake.

The Main Cottage has three bedrooms.  Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds and the third bedroom has twin size bunk beds. The sleeper sofa sleeps 2.  There is a full bathroom with a tub/shower.

The kitchen is completely stocked with all of the cooking supplies you should need.  There is also a coffeemaker, oven, microwave, and toaster.

There is cable TV, a DVD player and Wireless Internet for your enjoyment.

You will need to bring your own bedding and towels, there is a shared washer/dryer.  Blankets and pillows are provided for your use.

You might want to start with a supply of groceries.  There is a small IGA grocery store in Mackinaw City.  The closest Walmart is in Cheboygan about a half hour away.

Medical facilities and ambulance service is available at Petoskey's Northern Michigan Hospital, or Cheboygan Memorial Hospital in Cheboygan

Fishing, swimming and watersports on Paradise Lake. 

Boats can be rented from Paradise Lake Marina ac231 ph537 4714.

Mackinaw City,  the "gateway" to Mackinac Island, is only 7 miles away. Mackinaw City offers casino's, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Legs Inn at Cross Village is a destination eatery!    Buy fresh caught fish for grilling at Big Stone Bay Fishery just south of Mackinaw City  (Try the Whitefish Spread).

Historic Mackinac Island is an easy day trip from the cottage! Ferries leave regularly from Mackinaw City or across the bridge in St. Ignace.     

Historic Fort Mackinac is on the mainland just minutes from the cabins! 

Mackinac State Historic Parks: make a memory at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, just minutes from the cabins!.

Canoeing and kayaking on the Sturgeon or Pigeon Rivers is 30 miles away. Big Bear Adventures in Indian River can be your outfitters.

Sturgeon Bay, with it's majestic sand dunes and beaches on Lake Michigan, is a 15 minute drive away.

Golf at one of Northern Michigans premier golf courses. A beautiful courses, the Hidden River Golf and Casting Club or Mackinac Club, are just minutes away.

Leggs Inn in Cross Village has great Polish food and an outdoor setting overlooking Lake Michigan. A great place for food and fun. 

Clyde's on Paradise Trail has great Pizza

The beautiful tourist towns of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Charlevoix are within an hour's drive of the cottage.

$875/Week.  $950 for a week including a holiday.

Partial weeks may be possible, please contact us for rates.

$200 Deposit due within 14 days of making reservation (non-refundable)

Remainder due 30 days before arrival

$200 refundable damage deposit due 30 days before arrival.