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Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Douglas Lake sunrise
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Living room
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Levering, MI
  • Place, Douglas Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City

This newly remodeled cottage on Douglas Lake has all the amenities of home! Sleeps 7 comfortably with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. A fully-stocked kitchen and open concept living room/dining area Includes internet, YouTube tv, air-conditioning on the first floor and newly added on the second floor, ceiling fans in upstairs bedrooms, living room and dining rooms. There is a sunroom with a daybed and extra eating area. The cottage has 50 feet of private water frontage with a private dock.
Centrally located between Petoskey and Mackinaw City offers day trips to numerous locations in northern Michigan or simply stay and relax at the lake. Within 30 minutes of Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Close to skiing, golf, snowmobile trails and the U.P.!! Douglas Lake has over 40% frontage owned by University of Michigan, ensuring a quiet setting!! This rental also comes with four kayaks.
We are very excited to share this cottage with you. We purchased the cottage in August 2018 and have updated everything. We feel very blessed with the opportunity to own a cottage on Douglas Lake and are happy to share it with you. We hope that you love northern Michigan as much as we do.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
IF ANY HOUSE RULES ARE BROKEN, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL SECURITY DEPOSIT!!

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Levering

Located in Levering, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cheboygan Opera House and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Bryan Wildlife Nature Preserve. Cheboiganing Preserve and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Levering, MI

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Munro Lake - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 21 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 24 min drive - 38.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hoppie's Landing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lake Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Vacation House - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront MI Cottage on Douglas Lake between Petoskey & Mackinaw City located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Douglas Lake and Bryan Wildlife Nature Preserve. Bessey Creek Nature Preserve and Judson Pike Marsh Nature Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa J.

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

Great Stay!

The house was everything we hoped it would be. Very conveniently located to all the places we visited. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jami S.

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

Perfect Stay - A place where you close your eyes and thank God!

We loved our stay here! Perfect place that has a lot of family time fun! Our teen boys enjoyed playing games and kayaks that were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy H.

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

Beautiful Home

We stayed here for a weekend getaway with family. The house and property are absolutely gorgeous and the house is very clean. Would definitely stay here again if we came back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfect family lake house

Absolutely loved our stay at this gorgeous home and lake. Comfy beds, perfect living spaces, and the kids loved the stairs into the water. Easy drive to Mackinac for a day trip and a serene and gorgeous lake that our whole family loved. We hope to come back again! Thank you to Laura and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Weekend getaway

The house was perfect, and the property gorgeous. Everything about this trip was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Wayne, MI

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

Wonderful Place

Excellent location for exploring northern Michigan. House was just as described, extremely clean and had everything we needed. Lots of little touches. The use of the kayaks was much appreciated. We hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy s.

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

Excellent time

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam L.

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

Mackinac

Super stay! So close to the island and everything else we wanted to visit. Peaceful. So clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Perfectly simple

We stay in lots of rentals and this was the cleanest and most well appointed ever. The attention to details is amazing.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Douglas Lake

Everything was great. Enjoyed the week. Location was excellent and the house lacked nothing. 💯
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

aggie h.

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

Living The Dream

This charming cottage had everything needed for a pleasant stay and more. The view was spectacular with the sun rising in the morning and reflecting off the water. Each day we went to the beautiful Mackinac Island; having the cottage to come back to at the end of the day made the trip so much more enjoyable .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin T.

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

Short but sweet

We had a great time. Worked great for a fishing trip with a few friends. We had to leave a day early due to family health issues, but enjoyed our stay while it lasted.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Very nice, very clean property. Even nicer than depicted in photos. All appliances and furniture high quality. Owner provided amenities were appreciated. Very quiet and serene. Beautiful sunrise. Everyone in my family gives this property 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Comfortable and clean stay!

This place is AMAZING! Very relaxing and home feeling. Super clean and very nicely redone. They put a lot of thought and effort in providing all the small things that you might forget to bring from home; from extra cooking supplies to marshmallow skewers to use by the fire. We enjoyed Mackinaw city/island during our stay and it was a very easy drive. We hope to plan another trip next year to this lake home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erich W., Troy, MI, USA

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

Incredible Property / A+ Super Host

This is such an awesome place to stay. Laura the host was amazing with returning texts and very accommodating and helpful. Douglas lake is great, neighbors are very friendly and nice. Easy proximity thru gorgeous rolling hills to all of Mackinac, Harbor Springs, Petosky, tunnel of trees, etc. Entire house is updated, very modern, well kept, comfortable, and immaculately clean. Comfy beds, board games, kayaks, kitchen full of spices and utensils. Only complaint is that we didn't stay longer :)) Seriously though, this is probably one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

BEST VRBO Rental we've stayed at!

This rental is gorgeous! The property is a quiet cottage with little traffic going by. The lake is much larger than we anticipated with many places to explore. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you would need for cooking. Instructions are clear and easy to follow even noting all the little things to make your stay pleasant and easy. The cottage was the cleanest rental I have ever rented. We had three kids under 8 and they loved exploring the property and the house felt very kid friendly. The living room and out door spaces give great opportunities for hanging out. We went to Mackinac Island for a day and it took less than 25 minutes to get to the ferry! It's a quick and easy drive without the chaos of having to stay in Mackinaw City or on the Island. We will definitely be staying here again if we venture up North again! Thank you for such a fabulous stay! It truly is the cleanest, best stocked and coziest VRBO we've staying in yet :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

6 out of 5 stars

We were first time Vrbo users, and we had no idea what to expect. Never in our wildest dreams did we think that renting a cottage for 3 nights would be the vacation our family always wanted (and needed). This property had everything anyone could ever need, from stunning vistas to top notch amenities. What’s more, the home was spacious enough for our family of 5, but priced incredibly reasonably for the quality of all of the furnishings. The owner was gracious and easy to get ahold of, not that we needed to express anything but wonder and gratitude at such an amazing property. We will be sharing this location with our friends, and we heartily encourage anyone even considering the property to rent without reservation. Our only hope is that we can find some available dates so we can return to what our children have affectionately dubbed our ‘home away from home’. For homebodies like our little ones, this is the highest of praise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is simply fantastic. The location is quiet and steps from the water. The view is spectacular. The cottage is clean and extremely well appointed. Laura has stocked everything you could need. It felt like going to a friend's home! If we could give a higher than 10 rating, we would. Truly a home away from home, with extra care and detail into every aspect of this cottage and a guest's needs. We have never returned to a VRBO before. We will absolutely return to this cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage - clean, comfortable, and a beautiful setting. Everything was as advertised. We especially enjoyed the kayaks, and listening a family of loons. So many ways to enjoy - the living room was comfortable, but the screened-in porch was a great place to gaze out at the lake, and the adjacent open deck was an extra place to eat or relax. On top of that, the dock was in great condition and had new, comfortable furniture for 4 on the lakeside end, almost doubling as an extra outdoor sitting room. The steps made it easy to get in and out of the water and the area was sandy and clean, so you could swim. The location seemed a bit remote when renting, but once there, we realized it was only 15-20 minutes to Mackinaw City and 25-30 minutes to Petoskey. There are also several good restaurants, especially Douglas Lake Steakhouse and Bar, close by. Make sure you get reservations for that one! Beds comfortable, all linens excellent. We bought our groceries at Ken's in Indian River. Great communication with owner. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed spending time at the lake and a great location for a day trip to Mackinac Island or the UP. The house is as advertised - with space to relax inside, on the porch, or on the dock chairs with your morning coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Cozy cottage

We loved our stay at Douglas Lake. The attention to detail with paper products and toiletries was excellent. We loved the use of the kayaks and paddle board. Quiet and clean! Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey V.

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

Great girls getaway

We went on a girls trip and had a blast. The house was updated and super cute. Everything was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly, home away from home! Clean and comfortable. Easy drive to one of the Ferry boats for Mackinac Island. Exactly has pictured. We loved being able to kayak.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovonna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is well furnished and clean…The water front property offers a peaceful setting with the added bonus of brilliant sunrises and tranquil sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A dream place on a gorgeous lake. We love this picturesque, gorgeous property. Our family has booked twice and loved both times. Our son is disabled with health concerns so having a bedroom on the first floor with AC makes it so he can always be a part of the fun. Thank you to Laura for being such an incredible host. We have such special memories at this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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