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Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna!

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Carport separate entrance to the main house on the deck
Entrance to Captains Watch
Dining room
Dining room and looking into the kitchen table
kitchen table

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Kitchen Bathroom

Toilet

Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna!

This beautiful property is located on Lake Huron with a 100' sandy beach just 3.5 miles south of Mackinaw City. Over 3000 sq ft with a spectacular great room looking across the straits at Mackinaw Island equipped a 16' Playcraft Shuffleboard table, 8' Olhausen Pool table, air hockey, foosball, and arcade game table! Gas fireplace and a smart tv with fully stocked kitchen. Hot tub on the deck! Barrel Sauna! Enjoy bike riding (6 cruiser bikes included!) on the state maintained bike trail across the street and even take them to the island for free (bike licenses included). Like the water? A tandem kayak/ 2 single kayaks/ 2 paddleboards also included! Enjoy the nights with family and friends around the fire pit (eight camp chairs/ four Adirondack chairs and fire wood included)!

The main house has its own separate entrance from the owner's apartment with covered parking. There is complete privacy between the house and apartment (no view from the owner's apartment into back yard or beach area)

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not child proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties/weddings/events

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Audie's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna!?

As of 20 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna! on 11 September 2026 start from NZ$1,374, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront! 3000+ sqft w/ Games, Hot Tub and Sauna! located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park and Lake Huron. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Edgewater Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 72 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our whole family enjoyed this property tremendously. The check-in was flawless. The house was very clean and the outside beach area was awesome. I can’t recommend this property enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property! Had a great time making use of all the games, along with the Hot Tub and Sauna. Everything was very clean, and the furniture/bedding was comfortable. Check in was easy, and the owner was always available to message with questions. We will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Great Family Home

Fantastic home. Excellent location with a view of Mackinaw Island. Very clean, well furnished, great deck, lots of toys and great hosts. We spent a week with 6 adults and 3 children and there was plenty of space. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lissa r.

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

Everything we needed

This property is great for a friend or a family trip! We had one day of rainy weather and we had more than enough to do to occupy ourselves. The rooms were great, the hot tub was wonderful. Every last detail was thought of. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

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

Lake stay near Macinac Island

We really enjoyed the lake activities, games, and hot tub at the property along with the easy access to the island for a day trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Wonderful Stay

House was even more wonderful than promised. Owners were very communicative but also allowed our party complete privacy. My sister in law happened to see one of the owners by chance and she was lovely. There is so much on the property that kept the teens and adults in our group busy the entire time. Would love to rent the property again in the future. Beyond pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful week and the perfect house. The children and grandchildren really appreciated the kayaks and spent hours on Lake Huron. Other than food the place had everything we could have asked for. Several family members are now addicted to shuffleboard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Upside Surprise

My family was delighted at how well this property accomodated 11 of us from all ages. Toys and activities for kids and adults. Spaceous rooms and well equipped kitchen. Plus a killer view of Lake Huron with Mackinac Island in the distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klare H.

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

Great place!

The house and property were extremely clean and well maintained, owners were fantastic, and we had a wonderful time. It's a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahar H.

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

Beautiful house

Beautiful property and location. Would definitely stay here again in the future :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! I can't say enough good things but I will add a few.. the games kept the grandkids laughing, the hot tub was great for grandma after walking the Island all day, grandpa enjoyed the firepit and the view to have many beers and relax, and the 30 somethings enjoyed the sauna, kitchen supplies and the indoor fireplace. We loved the popcorn machine, flowers outside, and THE VIEW!!! We even danced to Elton John from the record player. AMAZing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Fantastic New Years getaway

What an amazing cabin! Fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, etc. very very clean, amazing location, we honestly loved our entire time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

As amazing as the reviews say!

The best of everything! We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FRANK L.

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

Awesome house on lake with everything you need

Family had an awesome time for the week at the lake. Close to town if needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful view with lots of activities for all!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

Beautiful home, great location!

We enjoyed our stay at Captain's Watch and wished we had time to stay longer! Tons of activities to do both inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is what sets the property apart. Not only is it right on Lake Huron, the Grand Hotel is in perfect view from the front porch, living room and master bedroom.The amenities were excellent and the available gaming was great.We could not get the outdoor sauna to work, but that may have been operator error and I did not reach out for assistance. Another minor drawback was finding the exact driveway to turn into when coming back at night. Even with GPS we missed the correct driveway a couple of times.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert B.

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

Great place with lots to do!

The view of the island was great. Have the outside amenities as well as the inside games it was a great place to pass some quality time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Wonderful house!

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Amazing Property

The house was perfect for our family of 8 people. It had every amenity we needed. The views were amazing and the outdoor space was perfect. Would definitely recommend for a family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy J.

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

Great Family Vacay!

The showers were great…fantastic amenities for the teens….and s’mores on our last night! Perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Excellent week on Lake Huron

Outstanding week
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

The Place to be in Mackinaw!!

Couples or family... you'll have more than plenty to enjoy to get away from it all !! Loved this VRBO... ... home away from home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim a.

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

A Wonderful VRBO near Mackinac Island

We arrived to a lovely home full of necessities and adventure. If you like being active if games,this is the VRBO for you. We absolutely loved the lake Huron view. We could see the island! We enjoyed all the kitchen supplies plus with beds. Note some rooms have futons assuming for two. Our visit was fun visiting many things, shopping and even seeing the Library. Thanks captain. We would love to know it's history. Why the Harry Potter room?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiley T.

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

Long weekend with family

Myself and my husband’s family stayed at this wonderful property for the weekend of my brother in laws wedding. It was absolutely beautiful and Thomas was an excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom

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We're excited about 1st time venturing into the vacation home market!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property from the 1st time we saw it. We've been coming to this area for almost 8 years and we're very familiar with the area and absolutely love it!

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location!

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