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Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac

Lakefront holiday home with water park and indoor pool

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Interior
Interior
TV, DVD player
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Mackinaw City

This holiday home places you steps from Lake Huron and within a 10-minute stroll of Jack Pine Lumberjack Show. Highlights at this holiday home include a water park and an indoor swimming pool. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a dryer, 1.5 bathrooms and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City holiday home, you'll be 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edgewater Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 to 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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. On-site 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac ?

The closest beach to Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac is Edgewater Beach (1.8 km).

Does Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac have a pool?

Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac has a pool and an indoor pool.

Does Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac ?

No, Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 94 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert J., Holland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
This location was perfect for us and our 7 year old rescue Aussie Shepherd... Our goal was to "escape the normal" for 3 days.. enjoy time with a dog who needed a home after being "tossed out" and let him learn that he would go back to his new home... Off Season, the neighborhood was quiet and that was what we sought... it fit our needs.. and his quite well... Smoked fish at Big Bay Fishery was AWESOME as was Whitefish dinner at Audies..
Sunrise over Lake Huron... October 2025
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great and perfect location and beautiful views. The only thing there was no air conditioning and we stayed in August so it was a bit warm (hot). Over all great experience and a wonderful neighbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location right on the lake. Perfect view of the bridge especially at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the views and peace and quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location of this property was very nice – quiet neighborhood with a great view. It was also convenient to have laundry available during our stay.Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing. The house was not clean when we arrived (dust on lamps, dirty radiant heat units, and the oven/stovetop not cleaned). The heating system was not working, and the garage was nearly 90 degrees, so we had to leave the garage door open to help heat the house. The décor was extremely outdated, and some pieces were damaged. Essential kitchen items were missing (no mixing bowls, measuring cups, or oven mitts), and the bathroom had several issues – burned out lights and a missing center mirror from the trifold.Communication could also be improved, as we had to reach out to the owner before arrival since no entry instructions were provided.With some simple, inexpensive updates and better attention to cleanliness, this place could be a much more enjoyable stay. However, until improvements are made, I would not recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Got to see the northern lights, so beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place right on lake heron. Our dogs love the opportunity to stretch their legs a bit. Porch has sliding doors so we opened them up to hear the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, had trouble getting in and the Host answered immediately and helped us out! Amazing view of the lake and bridge, plus it was very clean on the inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was great. The view was amazing and the beds were nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gayle C.

Its is very dated. Cant close the 1/2 bath door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael V., 1028 Sweeney Mt. Pleasant MI 48858

PROPERTY ADVERTIZED WAS OLDER THAN I THOUGHT. UNIT HAD CLOSED UP FOR QUITE AWHILE, NOT AIRED OUT. BEDS & MATTRESSES WERE OLD, BUT OK TO SLEEP ON, COUCH WAS AN OLD BROKEN FOLD-OUT BED, THE FRAME SANK IN THE MIDDLE. HAD TO SHOVE A CUSHION SO YOU COULD WATVH TV.. ESPECIALLY WHEN SLEEPING, TOO.THE THE KITCHEN WAS OK, BUT NEEDED UPDATED .COOKWARE. THE HALF BATH WAS TOO SMALL AND YOU COULDN'T SHUT THE DOOR BECAUSE OF THE NEW OVERSIZED WASHER. LIGHTING IS POOR AND ALSO NEEDS UPDATING. THERE WERE SOME SHORTS IN ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WHICH ALL THE WIRING SHOULD BE CHECKED BY A LICENSE ELECTRICIAN. THE BEDROOMS WERE SMALL,OLD, AND STUFFY. DIDN'T COOK ANY MEALS THERE. GARAGE DOOR WAS LOCKED SO YOU COULDN'T RAISE IT TO BRING IN SUPPLIES. DRIVEWAY WAS A SINGLE LANE SO WE HAD TO CONSTANTLY MOVE VEHICLES AROUND, WHAT DREW ME TOTHE PROPERTY WAS ITS CLOSENESS TO THE BAY. VERY BEAUTIFUL WATCHING THE SHIPPING, MACKINAC ISLAND AND THE BRIDGE LITE UP AT NIGHT. OVERALL THE PRICE WAS TOO STEE[ FOR THE OLD ACCOMADATIONS FOR 3 DAYS. WHAT I DID'N'T KNOW AT THE TIME WAS THAT MACKINAW CITY HAD BEEN BUILT UP SO NICLY WITH MOTELS EVERYWHERE, WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOT CHEEPER AND MORE MODERN.. I'M REALLY DISAPPOINTED IN VRBO FOR NOT CHECKING OUT THIS PROPERTY. I THINK YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BREAKING TIES THESE PEOPLE AS THEY LIVE IN MANSIONS DOWN THE BLOCK. NEIGHBORS SAY THEY NEVER DO ANYTHING TO THE CABIN.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The view is amazing and made this a memorable stay. The view cannot be beat and was lovely. However there are some important things to know, especially if planning to stay with a family and cook: inside fridge doesn't work, no dishwasher (or dishsoap), water smells and tastes like sulfur, heater is very noisy waking up kiddos, pull out bed missing many springs so adults wouldn't be able to use, garage is not connected to the opener so you can't use it to park your car. There is a fridge in the garage that saved our food but wish the one in the house warned us with a sign at least as this seems to be an ongoing problem. Overall a deep cleaning, having some maintenance done to the property and updating furniture could make this worth 500 a night minimum. We appreciate the discount but weren't quite sure what we were getting into.There was a surprise pool included at a local hotel which was nice and had a lazy river and hot tub. The slides were all shut down there and also in need of maintenance but it was a nice perk we didn't expect. Thankful for that and the view. Linens and towels were clean which was also nice. I grew up in an old house and know they are harder to keep up but this one needs some attention. Heater servicing and perhaps water heater servicing would go a long way to making this a more enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla S.

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

Great views . House was just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clara L.

House was very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah Jane S.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley R.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard J.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily F.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a little va

Great place to vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekender stay with friends

Love this property, very clean, host was super responsive. Being right on the water is so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley D.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025