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Topinabee Pines Vacation Cottage

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The lilies pop out every summer in time for the Fourth of July
The master bedroom has a queen sized bed and a ceiling fan
Topinabee Pines cottage in summer, from the 'road'
The kitchen comes fully stocked
The second bedroom has twin beds, perfect for the kids

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Topinabee, MI
  • Burt Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Burt Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Topinabee Pines Vacation Cottage

Our cottage is a clean 2 bed, 1 bath vacation home with room for six. Set amongst lofty pines in the quaint little town of Topinabee, it is an easy stroll from Mullett Lake -- part of Northern Michigan's famed Inland Waterway. A short drive away are Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Indian River's Cross In The Woods, the Boyne area ski resorts, Petoskey, and the shores of Lake Huron and Little Traverse Bay.

Property manager

Kristi
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved dogs allowed. For other pets, ask
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All pets must be reviewed an approved by Owner.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cheboygan

Located in Cheboygan, this cottage is on a lake. Indian River Golf Club and Mullett Lake Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Chillermania! and Big Bear Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Topinabee, MI

What's nearby

  • Indian River Golf Club - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Burt Lake - 12 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Breaker's Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wilson's Rivers Edge Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Topinabee Pines Vacation Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Topinabee Pines Vacation Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Topinabee Pines Vacation Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Topinabee Pines Vacation Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Mullett Lake and Mullett Township Library. Melvin Family Hiking and Biking Trails is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARIA W.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had plenty of room. Well stocked kitchen supplies. Comfortable furniture & bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Christmas 2025

The host, Kristi, was very nice to work with. The house is very well equiped/stocked with anything you could need. We enjoyed our stay. The rental is pet friendly, but we didn't end up taking our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl K.

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

Relaxing fishing 🎣 trip

Have stayed there on other occasions, very nice quiet place to go to after a long day on the water, very relaxing and comfortable place, very well maintained and everything you need to cook with. It is decorated with wood carvings, prints, wall art of all kinds! I will stay there again anytime I’m in the area. Thanks to our host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly J.

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

Girls trip

4 of us family members traveled from Minnesota to visit with a family member who lives in Sheboygan now. Place was great, very comfortable. Just what we needed at the end of our days. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

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

Perfect!

It was a cute little cottage. It had everything you would need for a stay. I loved that it was clean and perfect location for our day visit to Mackinac Island. We basically only stayed the 2 nights but would definitely stay as a destination. We didn't get a chance to visit Mullet Lake but would if we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Place was great

Place was great had an amazing time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sue W.

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

Family Vacation

Only there for two nights but enjoyed every minute of it! Very comfortable and loved the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

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

Good property for the most part

The only compliant is the tv. It was very small tryin to watch it and there were no channels. Could not get the local channels at all. Otherwise the property was as described and was in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

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

Topinabee Pines.

This property is perfect for our needs. We've stayed here 2 times and will likely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

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

Nice clean house in a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Topinabee

We came up to ice fish for the weekend. We arrived before the check time of 4PM. We were able to get in early after communication with the property manager. Clean and neat inside. Mullett lake is just down the street and Burt Lake is about 5 minutes away. The only thing we didn't like was the super slow coffee maker : )
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jon B.

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

Everything we needed

Could use a queen or king bed in master bedroom, double bed just not big enough for 2 adults
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Need local tv and radio

Outstanding home inside very clean and had everything you would need. Outdoors needs attention and cleaned up, grill is nasty, bring your own. Biggest problem is the T.V. issue, not fishermen or outdoorsmen friendly, Property owner did not have local channels to check weather or have regular daily programs, none stop news and old movies only, a radio would have been nice. Just needs a little more to be an excellent place to go.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Toppinabee

Quiet charming village and getaway. Friendly people. Lovely decor throughout the house, very clean, well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina V.

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

Cottage Life

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was so nice. Very homey. Reminded me of the house I grew up in along with a friend's beach house where we spent a lot of time. Everything we needed was there. The neighbors were friendly and very nice. Only suggestion for making a stay easier is more information on the TV, etc. Some of us are not so "techy". Wonderful trip; wished we would have had another couple of days to explore the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

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

Perfect for our needs

We just need a place to sleep and this place worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R., Shelby Township, Michigan

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

Mullett Lake Gem

Very clean and well-maintained cottage near the shores of Mullett Lake. In a beautiful location at the top of a hill surrounded by woods. Very peaceful. The cottage was well-stocked with everything needed for a great vacation! We'll definitely be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda w.

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

Great

Very nice home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elaine D.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beware of extra charges!! Needs Renovation!!

The cottage needs an overhaul update since it is extremely dated. The owner doesn't give any information about the Internet password and the remotes for the TV did not work since they were very old too. The queen mattress definitely needs to be replaced. The floors and carpeting need to be replaced as other reviews have mentioned. The water pressure in the cottage is so low that when you take a shower you can't even rinse off properly. I asked the owner about this issue mentioned in other reviews prior to booking and she said it was fixed. Since this cottage is in the woods with no insulation, it is very hot and there is no air conditioning. The ceiling fans just blew hot and humid air during our stay. They say they allow dogs here and made a big fuss about dog hair and I have a short haired dog. I was charged an excess amount for a cleaning fee above the amount she already charges due to dog hair. Some of the dishes still had dried food on them upon arrival so this cottage is not that clean to start. There were ants in the bathroom and kitchen area. I wouldn't stay at this cottage again and definitely do not bring your dog unless you want to be charged an extra cleaning fee. There are so many other dog friendly places to go with no hassles and much cleaner and up to date. I wouldn't recommend staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer Vacation

My husband, son and I had a great stay at this cottage! We stayed for 7 nights and loved the location and also appreciated the long driveway for our boat. My son and I loved how close the cottage was to trails for running and walking, esp with the beautiful views of Mullett Lake. The cottage was very well stocked with everything you could possibly need! We enjoyed our stay so much that we have already booked a week for next summer :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved our stay here, even better than expected

We loved the cozy cottage. It was just right for our family. There is so much to do in the area and the host was happy to give me recommendations when I asked. My 2 and 3 year old daughters loved having their own room with their own beds. The swing set in the back yard was definitely a bonus for our kids and kept them busy while we cooked and packed up. It was such a nice time. We would like to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Very quiet and safe area

We were only there at night, but we felt like it was a very safe and quiet neiborhood. After sightseeing Mackinaw City and St. Ignace and Mackinac Island over a two day period, it was nice to come back to a quiet house and get some rest to go again. Thank you Kristi for sharing your home with us. After sightseeing across the Upper Peninsula, all we needed was a place to sleep and relax. Home is about 30 minutes away from Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. D'Wayne and Melissa Tennessee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Relaxing

Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristi

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