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Cecil Bay Family Cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Wilderness State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Carp Lake

This cabin places you steps from Lake Michigan and within a 15-minute stroll of Wilderness State Park. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and cabin features a washing machine, a fireplace and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Limited housekeeping is available.

What's nearby

  • Wilderness State Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬12 min drive
  • Starbucks
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cecil Bay Family Cottage

This is a super cozy cabin! Two minute walk to the beach.

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom/1 bath cottage near Wilderness State Park and 5 minute walk to Cecil Bay beach. Large family cottage with beds for 7. Bike to Wilderness Park; walk to Cecil Bay ( a beautiful sandy beach); hike the trails at Wilderness State Park; drive 5 minutes to get to the Headlands Sky Park; large yard for the kids and nice, big firepit for evening campfires. The cottage contains a washer/dryer for you use. It also has a nice cozy fireplace; expansive family room; games, puzzles - perfect location for 1 or 2 families to share. The property is located steps away from Carp River which is great for fishing.

*We have opted to offer Damage Insurance at the cost of $55 for your stay in lieu of a refundable security deposit. It will be listed under fees as "Damage Insurance".
*WILDLIFE DISCLAIMER*

Coming to beautiful Northern Michigan includes the possibility of wildlife encounters. We have midges, spiders, mosquitos, occasionally black flies and an assortment of other insects. We spray regularly to keep them at a manageble level but we also don't want to damage the fragile ecosystem here. Note that where there is water, there will be spiders. They are very industrious and can build back a knocked down web within a day!
They are also great for controlling mosquitos and wasps, which we appreciate.

We treasure the wildness of the North and perhaps that is what attracts you.

Consider yourself lucky if you catch a glimpse of any of our other wild neighbors - black bear, wolves, deer, elk, coyote, fox, bobcats, porcupine, skunks, raccoons, eagles, hawks, squirrels, chipmunks and mice as well as a massive variety of birds.

We ask you to consider this before booking one of our cottages or cabins.

The presence of wildlife is part of the experience here and does not warrant a refund.

Property manager

Diane Moreno

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,195 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

No parties, smoking, vaping, or pets.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Property Registration Number 27-4082290

Property is also known as

1046

Frequently asked questions

Does Cecil Bay Family Cottage have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Does Cecil Bay Family Cottage have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cecil Bay Family Cottage?

No, Cecil Bay Family Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cecil Bay Family Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cecil Bay Family Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cecil Bay Family Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

Clean, nice big bathroom,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wilderness cabin

Great house to rent. Lots of fun things to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Easy access to the beach and state park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

The house was exactly what we expected close to everything we wanted to do. We would stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking, the Island, cold swims!

Comfortable and nicely located for us. We wanted to enjoy the Lake, hiking, the Island snd each other! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Nice location! Was our first time in this area! Beautiful weather!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

House is spacious and has everything you need for a family vacation. The location is great - private and quiet, but a quick drive into Mackinaw City.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Getaway

Our family had a great stay at the Cecil Bay Cottage. We had family camping nearby at Wilderness State Park so the location was conveniently close to visit during the day with our little ones. The cabin was clean especially given the remote location in the woods. For a family getaway in this area we would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spacious and clean house

This house was spacious and clean with plenty of room for a big group. It is conveniently located near 2 state parks, public beaches, the Lake, and Mackinaw City. The property manager was helpful and very pleasant to work with. My sisters and I enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy & Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mackinaw Getaway

Had a great time and really enjoyed the rental. Clean and had everything we needed. Great location! We lucked out and got to see the Northern Lights! Beautiful!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mackinaw

Nice to be in woods, but really close to Mackinaw Island ferries and the Dark Sky Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice time

Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, (rainy, 50’s) we still had a very nice time. Rain wasn’t so bad that we couldn’t spend some time birdwatching on the back deck. Saw two Bald Eagles and a bear crossing a nearby road! There was a problem with the Wi-Fi, not sure what that was all about. Over all though, a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023