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The House that Jack Built

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Moran, MI
  • Place, Brevort Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Moran

At this cottage you'll be steps from Brevort Lake and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Brevort Township Community Recreation Area. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Brevort Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 15 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 18 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 52 min drive - 38.4 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 61 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McAlister's Deli - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bravo! Cucina Italiana - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Fish Market - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Todd's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Pasties - ‬22 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.

The House that Jack Built

Located on the east shore of Brevort Lake and tucked in the cedars, sits this wonderful 3 BD, home with a large lakefront deck...perfect for relaxing or watching the sunset. Brevort Lake is a 4400 acre all-sports lake and The House That Jack Built is just minutes from the DNR boat launch. Home offers 2 bedroom with double beds on the main level, a large upper bedroom with 2 double beds and an open living/kitchen area and dock. There is also a large yard and a firepit to sit around and talk about the exciting day you had exploring the eastern upper peninsula.

Brevort Lake is only 20 minutes from the Mackinac Bridge and I-75. From this location you can take day trips to Garlyn Zoo, Deer Ranch, Castle Rock, Parasailling, Mackinac Island, Muesums, hiking, ATV, north country trails, Tahquamenon Falls and more.

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  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
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Property amenities

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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: 1,500 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

The House That Jack Built Moran
The House That Jack Built Cottage
The House That Jack Built Cottage Moran
41121

Frequently asked questions

Does The House that Jack Built have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The House that Jack Built?

No, The House that Jack Built does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The House that Jack Built?

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

Are pets allowed at The House that Jack Built?

No, pets are not allowed.

The House that Jack Built Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it! The location was close to everything UP! We will be coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan S.

Beautiful location, right on the water. The house was clean and comfortable but needs to be updated. The toilet stopped working & was replaced during our stay. The whole place could use a deep clean & fresh coat of paint. Some updating AC could really elevate the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great, easy to get to after crossing the bridge and not too far from St. Ignace. The cabin was nice, easily accommodated our family of 6. Deck is great for relaxing with lots of space and furniture. Appliances are newer and function as they should. There were games there to play and lots of movies to watch on rainy days. Theres a dock for your boat or kayaks. Water is shallow which is nice if you have little kids swimming; there is a ton of ducks so becareful of swimmer's itch. Fishing was really good, especially over near the boat launch, tons of perch. Quiet neighborhood, bugs were not bad at all. Only complaint would be that the humidity was so bad that the beds and clothing were always damp/wet feeling. One bathroom can be tricky with 6 people; bathroom was outdated and funky looking but it served it's purpose just fine...water pressure was great! Would definitely rent again and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFF E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family home

This house is better than advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cottage set up.

Everything is just as you would expect for a cottage. Lake is great, kitchen well supplied with utensils and dinnerware. Bring your own spices. You do need a boat. It was great without one, but would have been better with one. They don't have any rentals for boats with motors on this lake. The grille is charcoal (bring your own) but works well for 6-8 ppl. It was perfect for what we needed. Don't cook on the deck, way to windy usually... Only complaint I had, was the beds. Mattresses seemed decent, but no support under them. (Sorry, I sell beds for a living, so might be a little focussed lol) Also, all full sized beds, I think they listed one as a queen. So, just saw the chiropracter when I returned, not a deal breaker for sure. Overall a great experience, especially for our first attempt at this type of vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

A B.

Liked: Cleanliness

June stay

The rental was exactly as described we had a wonderful time. Check-in and check out was smooth and simple. Communication with the property manager was excellent and she was very responsive. It rained pretty hard one of the days and the cabin was so well stocked with things to do for the kids. I would 100% recommend this vacation rental and the vacation rental company managing it. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in this very special cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quaint!

I absolutely loved it, super cute and clean. We had our boat right out the back door! The only down side was 1 toilet for 8 people so you had to be a little strategic. I would stay here again it was a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect "Up North" Get-away

We had a blast this past week. The cabin had the perfect up north feel! The trees between the properties offered a lot of privacy and shade. We brought the boat up, and everyone had such a great time at the dune/sandbar (which has a rope swing that the kids played on for hours.) The adults enjoyed beverages in the sun playing water games. Our 10 year old caught hundreds of perch throughout the weekend. The only minor downfall was how shallow the lake is bringing the boat back up which another review prepared us for that. It was the absolute perfect week, and perfect location. We can't say enough great things about The House That Jack Built. Thank you, Jack! 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and clean

We didn’t really like the 3 almost 4 star, not so many reviews but we liked the pics of the place and we decided to give it a chance. We had an incredible time, place is clean which me and family loved the most, honestly I don’t know why it does not have better reviews but I do recommend renting this place and I’m a really picky person but for the price this place is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brevort lake house

The property is beautiful right on the lake. Lake is shallow about 2ft deep for at least 500 yards makes getting boat out from the dock a little difficult but once in the deep it is good large 4000 acre lake. Had a little snag with the check. We did not get the email with check in code so we emailed the manager. She did reply but instead of giving us the code she replied with "refer to the check in email" which we had never gotten. We proceeded to attempt another email with no answer and called all phone numbers listed but no answers on a Sunday afternoon at 4p which is the check in time. So after a 6 hour drive with cranky children standing outside waiting for a reply was frustrating. Second once we got in of course everyone had to go to the bathroom, only to discover there was no toilet paper UGH. Then we discover a note on the refrigerator that a repair man would be Installing a new stove on Tuesday, so sorry for the inconvenience. After the initial snags we had a nice stay the lake and property are beautiful.. However, first impressions were not good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin

We recently stayed at this cabin 4th of July week. It brought back a lot of great memories because we use to stay there for summer vacations growing up. We had a nice time and it’s located in a quiet spot. The only minor issue we had was our allergies. Not sure if there were pets there before or just dust. We were outdoors quite a bit so it wasn’t a huge issue. Overall we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach House

Well laid out, clean orderly, ad well situated. Great neighbors, great fishing. easy to get, good access to other sites. priced well. no complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike l.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Nicole B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, cleanliness lacking

Great location, great deck, great lake access. House, appliances, and furniture are all very old which is fine...cleanliness certainly left much to be desired (mold spores all over bathroom wallpaper, walls are filthy in bathroom, especially around tp holder, hair still in tub drain, base of toilet is repulsive, carpets and couches need a deep cleaning, cob webs hanging from ceilings and corners, bug guts splattered throughout house, bathroom smells sour, house is musty, etc.). Beds aren't comfortable. Dresser drawers were near impossible to open/close. The railing up the stairs and into the loft is a safety hazard for toddlers and babies as the rails go horizontal versus vertical. Not much sunshine can get through as the lot is heavily covered in trees. Stays nice and cool - perfect for sleeping. Not so much for outdoor enjoyment or star gazing. All in all it fit the need and we had a great time. Cleanliness was the biggest drawback for us. It would be really convenient and helpful if lake toys, kayaks, or a paddle boat were offered with the house. It would be a nice bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Art L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family UP trip 2019

We really enjoyed our week at The House that Jack Built. The location was great. Within an hour of St. Ignas, Soo Lock, Tahquamenon Falls and the Garland Zoo. We ventured a bit further also to Kitch-iti-kipi and Pictured Rocks. Both duable day trips. The cabin was great. Slept 9 comfortably. The loft worked great for the kid to have their space. The lake was great. Sandy bottom and shallow for a long ways. We did not have any worried about kids in the water. Only 2 complaints: (one really) the kids were upset the X-box did work. But the Nintendo kept them occupied. The 2nd were the mattresses in the 2 bedrooms. They could use an upgrade. All in all it was a great trip, great place to stay and we would definitely consider staying here ag as in. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We’ve rented on Lake Brevort before and truly love the atmosphere this area has to offer! This house accommodated 6 adults and 3 kids comfortably. The loft alone was perfect for my family of 5! Beautiful views, nice large deck, fires in the evenings; an overall relaxing experience! The lake is perfect for my 3 younger kids (ages 5, 4, and 3) because of the shallowness of the water. We visited near by attractions as well and was satisfied with what the entire surrounding areas have to offer. The rental management was quick to answer any questions and very friendly as well! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Brent P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

bad experience never again will I go with vrbo

I really looked forward to this just be let down. House was musty they had 5 air fresheners to cover the smell both of us got sick only stayed two days and was charge over 500.00 dollars we where supposed to stay seven days. Money spent and vacation lost just to get sick. We spent 2 days to air out house no luck musty smell in all the furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019