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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Beach

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St. Ignace, MI
  • Straits State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

St Ignace

In St Ignace .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Lake Huron and Straits State Park. Wawatam Lighthouse and Huron Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Straits State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 46 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MI Patio Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 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.

5br 1 Ba Cottage In The Heart Of St. Ignace

Rustic 125yr old cottage. This cozy cottage is the perfect family get away. The kitchen is well equipped and linens and towels are provided. The home has 5 bedrooms & 1 bath. There is a queen bed & private balcony on the upstairs master and a queen bed right off the living room in the downstairs master. There is a gas fireplace in the living room for chilly evenings, a flat screen TV with a dvd player, there are also many games, books and cards for your enjoyment. It has a large yard with lots of room for little ones to play. Look out of your glass enclosed porch with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and watch the ferries shuffle people to Mackinac Island. There is a public boat launch waiting for your boat 300 yards away. The cottage is in a perfect location for access to all the interesting points in the U.P. Only a few blocks I-75 or US-2 and only about a mile from the Mackinac Bridge. You can easily make day trips to Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks or Sault Ste. Marie, but don’t forget about all the happening in St. Ignace itself. Fireworks every Saturday (in season), movies in the park, music on the Bay, wine tasting in town, and so much more.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are 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 and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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5br 1 Ba Cottage In The Heart Of St. Ignace Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 124 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ann M., Sturgeon Bay, WI

The house is very old and crooked. The cleanliness was good. Towels were good. Sheets on one bed would not stay on and need to be replaced. Lots of semi trucks going by at 4 a.m. The roof on the sun room was leaking with the rain. The couches in the living room need to be replaced. You have to sit on pillows or you sink almost to the floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
100 year old house, clean and comfortable. Close to scenic waterfalls and ferry
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was not presented well as the photos displayed on VRBO. The house, not cottage, is in deplorable shape. There are many issues with this house that must be fixed as it is not safe to stay there. There is damage to the foundation, to the upper deck and when it rains, water runs into the sun room below the upper deck and there are falling ceiling tiles. The hot water is too hot and not regulated on the water heater. A small child would be burned. The house does not have AC and it was not a pleasant stay with windows open and box fans to use. The north roofline is resting on the upper deck balcony rail, due to the foundation giving way. The northeast and southeast foundations both are giving way and must be fixed before things collapse. Many things, too many to mention, needs to be addressed and fixed. We were highly disappointed. As the four of us are busy, hard working individuals, we expected to stay in a "cottage" maintained as well as our own homes. Although Mark reached out to me prior to our stay and once as we left (I did not respond to the text), I'm highly disappointed in Mark for listing a home like this on VRBO. I feel that we were taken advantage of. I'm highly disappointed in VRBO as well, for allowing a home in this condition to be listed. They should inspect all properties before they allow a listing. And most of all, I'm disappointed in myself for not ready the reviews. An 8/10 should suffice, but not in this case. Can only upload 8 pics
Water Damage
Back entry, floor rot
Back door, door jam rot
shower & tub, deplorable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Do not overlook this gem! The house has character and wears its age well. The location is great: quiet, walking distance to a park with unobstructed views of Mackinac Island and Mackinac Bridge, close to a grocery store, and a 3 min drive to downtown St Ignace. 5 bedrooms means plenty of room with 2 bedrooms on the first floor. All the kitchen essentials and a full size washer and dryer for after your waterfall hikes and beach days. An upstairs balcony deck or a screened in front porch are great for enjoying morning coffee or settling down in the evening. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful! It felt like Grandma’s House
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy A., Ada, MI

As others have mentioned the property is rough. While you can see the water from the upper balcony they fail to tell you the home is across from some kind of commercial shipping yard where semis are coming through during the night. The yard is not at all private. The firepit is in the side yard sitting at an intersection. There is not enough seating indoors or out for the number of people they say the home can fit. Im thankful we had chosen ahead of time to eat out throughout the weekend. The kitchen would not have been fun to cook in. Anything I used out of the cupboard I washed prior to using. The house was overall clean as was the bedding. However, it’s an old cottage … These are just some things I wish I had understood before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Read the reviews… house is old, but clean. Great location with lots of rooms. We loved exploring the area during our stay! No A/C, but stayed cool with windows open.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times

The property was clean and close to the marina. We traveled to Mackinac Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Renee E.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janey G.

Great location

Location was great, and it was perfect for a place for all of us to sleep since we were mainly out adventuring the island and the UP.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Holly H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Car show weekend

Came from WI for the car show. Cabin was located by the water. Cabin leaked water when it rained and smelled musty and moldy. The whole house was unlevel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PriscaMary C.

Quirky with a great location

Five adults travelling with two devices each could not find enough outlets to charge everything without negotiation. Not all the bedrooms had lighting. Those with lighting didn't have enough bulbs. We fixed that, because, we were seniors, light is imperative. None of the floors were level. If you are unsteady on your feet, this place is not for you. Remember we were five seniors. We loved the location and laughed about all the quirks, because we felt the rent was fair for the level of accommodation offered.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane Z.

Cheap, Convenient and Clean Enough

It was a great location and it was cheap BUT... You are greeted by a door that can not be opened fully because the floor is warped. There are 1/2 inch cracks between doors and windows. We were amazed the place was not overrun with bugs and mice but it was not. One room had only one electrical outlet and 3 extension cords were used to connect to a bedside lamp. All fixes to the house were done poorly. Ceiling tiles are hanging down. Again, it was cheap and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

kelly l.

Not as it Seems

People pay a mortgage payment or more for vacay. They want a place that's better than home, this is not. True, this is a 125yr old home, but one that has a serious foundation problem. There's things the owners could do to make better, like caulk, shim, fix the roof and ceilings. No AC, but only one ceiling fan, have stationary fans, but not enough. Soot on walls from furnace. It could use freshening up. Location is right by municipal building, trucks start out at 5:30am. So if you think you're going to sleep in, think again. True, it is a good center for getting around the area. Neighbors dog runs loose and craps in the yard. We made the best of it. I wouldn't suggest for people who aren't stable standing or walking, floors are very sloped because of foundation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall clean, but a hole in the wall.

The cottage was cleaned well, but leaked everywhere in the rain. Water came down the walls and through the back door that you could see lots of daylight through. Walls were warped from water damage. Whole house leaned due to foundation issues floors extremely uneven. Our 17 month old often fell due to how uneven the floors were.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Home!

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy and comfortable home, with a lot of character!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fine for what we needed!

Clean comfortable and what we expected
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angelina T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location made the trip!

My husband, kids and I stayed at this house in June for several days. The area is beautiful, it's so close to everything we were looking for. Downtown St. Ignace was right around the corner, there was a park down the street as well as access to the lake. We love that the grocery story was just up the street as well, that made it very convenient in case we needed to run there for anything. *HINT* If you want any sports balls, go to the Dollar General and purchase it there, ask them to fill it with air at the front desk. Mark (host) was VERY helpful and responded very quickly to my any concerns and questions we may have had. Although, the house had enough beds to host a larger group, the beds were not comfortable. I had mentioned that and several other things to Mark and he assured me that he would be making changes soon. Overall, he was a great host and easy to deal with. The house is very old, so keep that in mind. The floors are uneven, which took some time to get used to. But we didn't spend a ton of time there because we wanted to explore the area daily. So it fit our needs. The kitchen was well stocked and the grill works just fine:) We loved that there was access to a full washer and dryer as well. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and made the most of it. Thanks Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love shack is really a shack

House is a shack. Falling down around you. From the floor leaning to the cracks in the walls and ceilings from the foundation giving away. None of the doors close bc they are not square. 1 inch gaps in each door from left to right. The whole house is leaning. Hope this help the next group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house

Charming house with 5 rooms. Good location with views in 3 directions. Away from the business of downtown but close enough to right in the middle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Everything

We had a great stay! The house is close to everything. You can see the water and island from the house! The beach is only a couple minutes down the road and so are all the shops and places to see or go! We will be back most likely!!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy S., auburn, nebraska United States

Disliked: Cleanliness

Should be condemned

This shack was nearly crumbling from the foundation to the roof. It had none of the rustic charm advertized. It was rusty, not rustic. It smelled of natural gas and mold. The furniture and beds were probably claimed from dumpster diving. Many of the lights had no bulbs or didn't work at all. We stayed one night and requested some tefund from the host for the other four nights. He refused to reply to our texts.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura R., Newnan Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Outdated pics

Let me say, I wish I could upload some new photos on here. The ceilings were black from the heat, the bathroom tub was so sketchy, the room with twin beds felt like the floor joist had given in, there were huge cracks and holes in the walls upstairs. The kitchen drawer fell off in my hand when I went to get a spoon. There was a huge crack at the back door where old air kept blowing in and the floor was rotten where I assume rain or snow got in. I could go on and on. We have rented numerous times through VRBO. This is the only time we got burnt. We also couldn’t take the trash out because there was no trash can outside. We waited to place it outside when we checked out. We couldn’t earlier because the neighbors giant dog came running up and barking when we would pull up. Just keep looking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023