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

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A lakeside view from a covered deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a calm lake and distant shoreline.
A compact kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted sign.
A two-story house with a balcony, sliding glass doors, and a covered porch area with chairs.
A wooden deck with a metal chair and a small table, overlooking a lake with a sandy beach and a forested shoreline.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mancelona, MI
  • Place, Starvation Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪43 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

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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 Starvation Lake and Twin Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Mancelona, MI

What's nearby

  • Starvation Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 29 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 63.8 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 51 min drive - 71.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 55 min drive - 78.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hideaway Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪blackberry patch - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Settings Restaurant - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ALL YEAR ROUND FUN! LAKE FRONT! BLUE BEAR TRAIL UP THE DRIVEWAY! I?

On-site parking is available at the 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 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Starvation Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Twin Lake. Little Twin Lake and Pickerel Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place right on the water, walking distance to the hideaway bar and right across the street from the trail head. Would recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay here and it was as great as the first. This is a great place to stay for snowmobiling
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean and tidy, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so nice to be close to the water! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great vacation spot! There’s everything you could ask for. Pontoon boat, kayaks, campfire, convenience store and bar/restaurant both in walking distance. The cabin is very nice as well with all the convenience and comforts you could hope for. We forgot our fishing gear, but we will remember next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay, we enjoyed the little cottage very much, beautiful lake and great location for the outdoor enthusiasts. We didn’t catch a single fish from the dock, but people were from kayaks out in the water. We brought ATVs to explore the local trails and ordered yummy pizza for dinner from the Hideaway Bar at the top of the driveway. There were 4 of us and the cottage is roomy and comfortable, kitchen stocked well for all that we needed. The beds were comfy and sheets are a great quality as were the bath linens. Thank you Rita for your great hospitality and communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Clean property directly off of the lake. Wifi never worked during our stay but we indulged in nature so no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in northern Michigan. A nice clear lake, with sandy bottom and shallow walk out. Very happy to walk out the sliding door and onto sandy beach.Quick walk to the party store down the road and the boat launch next door was just lively enough to chat with folks if you want, but never too much commotion going on there.Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay with family and pet. Clean good location loved the kayaks to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage wasn’t clean and ready when we arrived so they had us move to the one next door. Everything was great there. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and host was responsive when needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to be back. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying. Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed here for our summer vacation and really enjoyed it! The host replied back very quickly, the cottage/property were clean, and being right on the water was amazing! There was a very bad storm that came thru, which caused us to lose power, the host was very attentive to our needs and even brought over a generator. We loved the pontoon boat and my son/his dad caught quite a few trout and blue gill! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Loved the location. The lake was lovely; CLEAR WATER SANDY BOTTOM! We did not swim because of the weather, but it would be a pleasant swim. You cannot go out on the balcony that is pictured (not sure why but there was a sign inside saying not to go on the balcony). Nice beds and towels. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
……Another wonderful year at the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Clean, right on the beach, right next to public access if you would like to use that, and pet friendly. Such a cute place with everthing you need!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greatest Little Lake Getaway

Wonderful little cabin right in the water! Beautiful lake and amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin

The perfect cozy cabin for our family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at the cabin. It was conveniently located, having use of the pontoon boat (
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage on a gorgeous lake! Rita was an amazing host-we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Perfect for a weekend snowmobiling trip with the guys, tavern right at the end of the driveway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snowmobile trip

Great location to ride snowmobiles from, would stay here again .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a favorite for us. The convenience of the atv trails right across the road. The restaurant an easy walk away. Direct access to the lake. We love the coziness the cabin brings. It truly is our fall favorite getaway!
Right outside the slider.
Always enjoy a kayak on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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