ALL YEAR ROUND FUN! LAKE FRONT! BLUE BEAR TRAIL UP THE DRIVEWAY! I

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Mancelona, MI

Schuss Mountain35 min drive
Torch Lake40 min drive
Torch Lake Park43 min drive
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1

1 Double Bed

2

1 Double Bed

3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Main floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Cozy, sparkling clean cottage that sleeps 6 on Starvation Lake! Three bedrooms; 1 bedroom with full bed and dresser; 2nd bedroom with full bed and dresser; 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds and dresser;1 full bath.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful spring fed lake in the summer with water just steps from the door, beautiful colors in the fall and the crystal white snow in the winter.

Newly renovated, this cottage is equipped with basic needs. Cable TV, Wifi, washer/dryer, coffee pot, dishes, cooking ware, grill, all your bedding needs.

Pet-friendly with a $25 pet fee per night, we ask the guest to kindly clean up after them inside and outside the property and do not allow pets on furniture. Security deposit will be deducted for any pet incidents and/or accidents.

Kayaks (2) included with rental. Pontoon boat 700 per week, larger pontoon for 1000 per week and fishing boat rental available for additional fee. Contact owner for more details.

Property manager

Rita Dahlgren

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Mancelona

Located in Mancelona, this cottage is on the waterfront. Black Forest Golf Course and Grandview Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Otsego Lake State Park and Grass River Natural Area. Schuss Mountain and Otsego County Sportsplex are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

Mancelona, MI

What's nearby

Schuss Mountain - 35 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 38 min drive
Torch Lake - 40 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 43 min drive
Boyne Mountain - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Hide-A-Way Bar - 3 min walk
Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - 25 min drive
Settings Restaurant - 25 min drive
Scenic Windmill Farms Family Dining - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ALL YEAR ROUND FUN! LAKE FRONT! BLUE BEAR TRAIL UP THE DRIVEWAY! I pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ALL YEAR ROUND FUN! LAKE FRONT! BLUE BEAR TRAIL UP THE DRIVEWAY! I?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ALL YEAR ROUND FUN! LAKE FRONT! BLUE BEAR TRAIL UP THE DRIVEWAY! I?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ALL YEAR ROUND FUN! LAKE FRONT! BLUE BEAR TRAIL UP THE DRIVEWAY! I located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Black Forest Golf Course, Au Sable River and Grandview Golf Club. Schuss Mountain and Timber Wolf Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

10 May 2024

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

Turkey Hunting Camp

The cottage worked out great for spring turkey hunting camp with lots of public hunting land nearby. It has a cozy atmosphere and the view of the lake is terrific.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

25 October 2023

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

Favorite Fall Break

It’s our 3rd year at this cozy cottage. Our family absolutely loves it. Location is great for the trail riding. Kids love kayaking right on the lake. The bar next door is great for pizza. It’s exactly what we look for for our fall break weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantel B., Stanton Michigan/ Phoenix Az/ Big Island Hawaii

5 October 2023

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

"Our" little retreat

This is now officially our family tradition,another wonderful relaxing stay, it doesn't get any better! We will be seeing you next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Wyoming

25 September 2023

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

Peaceful & Beautiful

This is our second stay here. We absolutely love it. Very peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. We'll definitely be back again. We are already looking at next year's calendar.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Toledo OH

21 September 2023

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

Fun Adventures and relaxation at its best

We really enjoyed our stay, the property was clean, stocked with the essentials needed to cook or grill your meals, and the kayaks were fun! We brought our ATVs so we could explore the area and take in the beauty of the forest and the trails are right across the road. We had some delicious food and cold beer at the Hideaway Bar right up the driveway and caught bluegill, rock bass and small mouth bass wile fishing. Would recommend to our friends and family and we hope to come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rita Dahlgren

We are delighted to offer this awesome vacation rental. Our family has been enjoying Starvation Lake since the early 50's. We have spent many years making memories at Starvation Lake and it was our dream come true to purchase property to share with the rest of the world. We can't wait for you to come explore everything our cottage and surrounding areas have to offer!

Why they chose this property

This property is truly a prime destination that offers endless outdoor activities in all seasons of Michigan. You won't want to leave!

What makes this property unique

The cottage is close enough to make day trips to places under 1.5 hrs. such as Torch Lake, Traverse City, Petoskey, Boyne Mountain, Mackinaw City just to name a few. It doesn't get any better! However, if you just want to enjoy our lake, you can enjoy the popular Hideaway Bar literally at the end of the driveway, where you can enjoy great food, outdoor cocktails, dancing and karaoke and don't forget to stop in and say hello to our friendly store owners of the Starvation Lake General store for some ice cream and anything you forgot at home.
Starvation Lake has access to the most snowmobile / ORV trails in the lower peninsula. The trail head starts across the street and you can take the trail all the way to the Mackinaw Bridge! These trails are a ORV mecca for Northern Michigan. Ice Fishing is a great winter experience to take advantage of too during you winter stays. Take advantage of the convenience. The store located steps away where you can fuel up for your adventures, purchase ORV licenses, fishing licenses, and live bait.