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Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage

Vacation home near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal in Mackinaw City

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Mackinaw City

Heart of Mackinaw City.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Huron and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry. Mackinaw Crossings and Mackinaw Bridge Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bière de Mac Brew Works - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 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.

Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage

Beautiful remodeled cottage in the heart of Mackinaw City. Located downtown and only a stone throw from Main Street. The cottage is a short three block walk from the Ferry lines to Historic Mackinac Island. Listed as a home but the feel of a historic Up North Cottage. Plenty of space for family gatherings. The first floor has a full bathroom and a laundry room with a washer/dryer doubling as a half bath. Upstairs has two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open area with two twin built in beds and a sectional with a sofa sleeper. Great for the youngsters! Outside you will find a nice yard, great for watching summer Tuesday and Friday night fireworks!. This is a quiet neighborhood in a residential area.
Things to do locally: Downtown Mackinaw City where there is excellent shopping, food, breweries and indoor water parks among several other tourist adventures. Near is skiing, golfing, boating, beaches, parasailing, Casino, the Mackinac Bridge leading to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and last but not least the ferry lines providing transportation to Historic Mackinac Island.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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, a first aid kit, 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 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from Edgewater Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Edgewater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage to downtown Mackinaw City?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Charming Historic Mackinaw City Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This fits our needs perfectly. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was set up nicely .location was close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatly located property. Nice house and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean, super close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used this rental as our base. Walked to ferry for Mackinac Island and quick drive to Pictured Rocks. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Accurate to description.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darsi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice house close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sister & cousin & I had a weekend trip with our kids, and we all had a great time! The location was perfect, as we walked to town & the ferry. The house had a lot of great conveniences & was adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house, perfect location

I will definitely stay again. Very cute house and couldn’t ask for better location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Mackinaw City Cottage

We so enjoyed our stay at this convenient and comfortable cottage near the downtown and ferry to Mackinac Island. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and convenient location

This property was adorable, very clean and convenient to downtown. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six friends (senior citizens) shared this charming home. This was my second stay. Very clean, well equipped and very convenient to the ferry, shopping and restaurants. Downstairs bedroom is nice for those who don’t navigate stairs well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This is a cute little cottage. Perfect location!!! A very easy walk to the Ferry for Mackinac Island, shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Family Vacation

We had a great time! Location was perfect! It met all our needs. Very comfortable! Cute place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Go! (and relax)

the charm and location were perfect for our various adventures and a great place to just relax in between.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guest

Convenient to most all attractions and hosted many amenities to serve the needs of a family! Highly recommend this property and team.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KATHY F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could of had more towels. Better pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Week

Adorable place and in the perfect location to enjoy the city and island! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

We loved the comfort and cleanliness of the house. It was great to be able to walk to the ferry, the lighthouse, the bakery, several other restaurants, and the main shopping area. The kitchen had a good selection of necessary utensils and pots, and the beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Everything was perfect for a long weekend. The home is close to many things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Little Cottage!

This little cottage is so cute and impeccably clean! It is located in a nice neighborhood and is close to many attractions. We were able to walk to shops, restaurants, a beach, the Ferry to Mackinac Island and so much more! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place!

We really enjoyed our stay here - house was very comfy, well-appointed, nicely redone, and fun. Great location - quiet neighborhood, but so nice to just park and be able to walk a few blocks to restaurants, the park by the bridge, ferry, or anywhere else. Even got to sit in the front yard enjoying a fun fireworks show. I'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the ferry. Good communication and ease of entry definitely a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vivienne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Very spacious. Just husband and i, but would be great for large family, or 2 couples. SHORT walk to all downtown activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Centrally located and walking distance to the ferry and shopping. This was a big plus! We like our space when sleeping so the beds were a little small but otherwise it was good. Some nice updates to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024