On lake.Your stay at this Mackinaw City vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Jack Pine Lumberjack Show. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
Wienerlicious - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Darrow's Family Restaurant - 5 min drive
Audie's Restaurant - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac
Our home is located right on the Straits of Mackinac. With scenic views of Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Bridge and the freighters passing, it is the most relaxing getaway. We are located just over a mile away from one of the ferry lines that take you to Mackinac Island and walking distance from the Lumber Jack show. We are right on the water so you have your own beach. The house also come with free access to a local waterpark and discounts to local restaurants.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please remember all of your belongings and let us know when you have left. Thank you for staying in our home and safe travels.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $100.00 pet fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: All children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac Mackinaw City
Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac Private vacation home
Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac Reviews
Reviews
6.6
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 82 reviews
10 - Excellent
19
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 82 reviews
8 - Good
24
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 82 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 82 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 82 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
6.4/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
4.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Kayla S.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view but did not comfortably sleep 6. The sleeper sofa was so uncomfortable a group slept on the floor instead. If you have a group of six be prepared for only 2 queen beds. The proximity to town and view of the water were beautiful!
Kayla S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Steve H.
Aug 17, 2025
Great views . House was just ok.
Steve H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Clara L.
Aug 11, 2025
House was very clean and nice.
Clara L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah Jane S.
Aug 8, 2025
Great location; worked well for our family
We loved the location; easy 15-min bike ride on a lovely packed gravel trail to the ferry! The beach behind the house is rocky, but my kids really enjoyed collecting rocks and feathers on it. Great view of the bridge! The house itself was fine; it worked well for our family. We enjoyed meals on the screen porch right on the water! There were a few things that could use attention: one burner on the stove didn't work, many of the doors & windows were hard to open, the bathroom mirror was missing the middle part...etc. The kitchen was small but functional, though there isn't much in the way of cooking implements; plan simple meals or bring your own cooking stuff. The house was pretty clean, though some of the dishes had food residue. Overall, the house worked well for my family of 5, though it could benefit from some simple updates.
Sarah Jane S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Ashley R.
Aug 6, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
I will start by saying that the location and views from the property were great! However the entire property is grossly outdated. I’d say everything in the home is 40 years old. The price for the 5 days was outlandish especially for the condition of the property. The pull out bed in the living room is almost unusable as my small child sunk down into it so badly we had to stick pillows under the mattress so we wasn’t on the floor. The blinds are only half there so there is no blind in that room to make it conducive to sleep in. The 1/2 bath door doesn’t close due to the washer. The sunroom doors were covered in cobwebs and didn’t slide so you have to walk all the way around the house. There’s a stack of chairs outside. All but 2 of them are busted. The 2 that aren’t are so filthy you have to put a towel on it to use it. The fridge inside doesn’t keep anything cold. The one in the garage works ok. Stove is so outdated that there’s no way to know what setting the burner is on because it’s all worn off. The water stinks horribly so buy bottled water to drink (we have well water at home). I was very disappointed as we’ve used VRBO multiple times and had a nice stay. This one really missed the mark.
Ashley R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Richard J.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Starting with the good great location and view. It was clean. The bad.. In the bathroom off the kitchen, the door did not close all the way/blocked by the washing machine, so it made going to the bathroom uncomfortable. The fridge in the kitchen stopped working correctly Saturday night, not keeping stuff cold. The screens in the three season room had rips, that let bugs in. several weeks before we arrived I aske Jodi for a phone number in there was issues. She did not provide one, SO If left me to believe I was a introruption of her day and not a important part of her day. Most of the lawn chairs are broken.
Richard J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Emily F.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My expectations weren’t high and the stay was as expected.
The door to the 1/2 bath on first floor cannot close due to the size of the washing machine. This would have been a significant problem if weren’t a family; obviously there was no privacy in that case. The refrigerator was broken, but freezer worked. There was another refrigerator in the garage that functioned well; I do not know why these weren’t swapped out. It was inconvenient to walk into the garage to retrieve refrigerator items but moreover, we nearly lost food we had purchased for the stay due to spoilage in the broken refrigerator. The water is well water. Not a deal breaker but I didn’t see anything regarding this in the description. We brought our own spring water for consumption. The beach is entirely rocky. This was somewhat unexpected as, again, that detail is not included in the beachfront property description. My children happily played but we would have likely stayed elsewhere for a sandy beach which would have been largely safer for small children. The pull out mattress is in terrible shape. My young children slept on it and complained about discomfort, as well as the obvious dip into the middle where they both ended up while asleep. Lastly, communication with the host was a bit poor. Questions via messenger received no response. However, more than that, a service call was made to repair a screen in the house that we didn’t know about, so during our stay, a repairman showed up with intention of fixing whatever the host called on & we weren’t informed.
Emily F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy C.
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a little va
Great place to vacation
Jeremy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Jessica M.
Jul 3, 2025
Run down
Everything in the cottage feels about 40 years old, and very low quality. Cheap blinds do not block out light, no hand towels or washcloths in kitchen, powder room is right off kitchen with a door that won't close because the washing machine is too big so if someone is in the kitchen you have zero privacy in the bathroom. Dirty old couch and throw pilliws, filthy, broken outdoor chairs etc. I message the owner asking where I might find some kitchen towels or paper towel.She responded by leaving 1 roll of the cheapest paper towel on the dirty floor of the garage for me.
Jessica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John W.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
John W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris L.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekender stay with friends
Love this property, very clean, host was super responsive. Being right on the water is so nice.
Chris L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Ashley D.
Jun 29, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great potential, but needs work
Location is very good and the view was amazing, but the floors were very dirty. Our socks got black just walking around the house. When we arrived we had to walk through the garage to access the home. There were a lot of garbage bags in the garage and coupled with the heat of the day it smelled awful. It would be nice to keep garbage away from the only entry point to the home. The bathroom door to the half bath does not close because of the washing machine. The vanity in the full bath has a broken mirror and the lights do not work. The beds were decently comfortable but my kids found black hairs in theirs under the blankets. The chairs for the two dining tables were covered in stains and looked dusty. We also noticed ants coming from the wall behind the sink while we were washing dishes. The screened porch has poorly fitting screens which allow bugs to enter the home. There is a tree/bush growing directly next to the steps on the back screened porch, which makes it difficult to enter and exit the area. We did not have a lot of trouble, but for older guests this could be a problem. This property could easily be a 4 or 5 star location. It just needs some touchups and attention to detail.
Ashley D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Jennifer B.
Jun 15, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location if you’re not picky about details
Beautiful location on the water but the cabin needs a lot of updating. The outside light as well as the garage light were both burnt out, making our checking in after dark tricky. The kitchen had minimal supplies (no oven mitts), the stove is very old and outdated (the text on the knobs is even worn away), and the refrigerator did not keep things cold. You couldn’t close the door to the half bath, the washing machine was in the way. The tv signal was in and out regularly. The slider doors on the porch (to exit to the backyard) were difficult to slide. And overall cleanliness was not 100% (some dusty surfaces). If you’re only sleeping there, not huge issues, but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Jennifer B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula K.
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend trip
After reading the reviews I was a little worried on booking, but I was like hey everyone has a different experience. The house was very clean! Our favorite view was from the backyard/sunroom. Nothing beats that beautiful view! The only thing bad that I have to say is if you like a little night pizza to snack on bring your own pizza cutter! But otherwise our stay was wonderful. The host communicated back with us in a timely manner. I would definitely stay at this location again.
Paula K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kyle Y.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beautiful house and love the location and view of the lake
We got there to no heat and a garage smelling like gas. The house was very cold we left and got a hotel. Very disappointed will never go back.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Lenora F.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view
House was very clean and the view is absolutely breathtaking. The only problem was not hearing back from our host. I had sent her a message a week before asking if there was a coffee pot or Keurig to bring pods but never got a reply. After arriving we tried our absolute best to get the WiFi but it would not connect. I sent her another email with no reply the entire 4 days we were there
Lenora F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Tammy L.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Enjoyed our stay. Property was just right for what we needed. Entryway was dark. Security code was not clearly visible. Other than that it was great and we would use this same property again.
Tammy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
David F.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
SPECTACULAR LOCATION ! ! !
We loved our stay here ! Your backyard is Lake Huron ! 40' away from the back door. View also includes Mackinac Island and you're just a short drive from Mackinaw City and Lake Michigan. House is very well kept.
David F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jack S.
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
X
Xonly complaint was light out in garage and we arrived late little trouble in the darkness.
Jack S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vaughn D.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vaughn D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa S.
Sep 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely that Up North Feel
The view was AMAZING! The location was perfect! Private and quiet yet minutes to downtown. The house needs a lot of little fixes but overall very nice stay! 😊
Teresa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Kathy G.
Sep 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Great views, needs updating badly,bedroom windows don't open, back sun porch sliding doors and screens need repaired, sleeper sofa not functional, beds were comfortable and clean, kitchen stove not working properly. ,
Kathy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
naveen m.
Sep 2, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Avoid
Saw reviews after booking thats my bad.. thought they may be expecting too much but i was wrong. As on date property needs repair and cleansing so all i can say is just avoid if you can.