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Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6

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Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6

Plan your getaway at this all season retreat located on a quiet bayou on all sports Big Star Lake. The bayou offers a peaceful setting with abundant wildlife which can be observed when sitting on any of the multi level decks that offer 2 dining tables, comfortable seating, fire pit, grill and lounge chairs.
Take a stroll in the 2 kayaks or paddle boat provided or bring your own boat and jet skis which can be stored at the dock on your 100’ of lake frontage. There is also plenty of room for parking toys in the driveway!
The well known trout streams and ATV/snowmobile trails are nearby as well as Marquette Trail Golf Course.
This location is also perfect for day trips to Lake Michigan with Ludington only 35 miles away, Traverse City 70 miles and 80 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes!
Inside this freshly remodeled home with central air and high speed internet you will find an open concept kitchen with island and dining table perfect for games and entertaining! The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, eating and cooking utensils, pans, microwave, keurig, griddle and blender.
This area is open to the generous size living room with electric wall fireplace, TV with cable and sliders leading to deck.
Each bedroom has its own appointed bathroom which are on opposite sides of the home giving each plenty of privacy! Towels, linens and blankets provided. The laundry room is equipped with a washer, dryer and ironing board as well.

* IF BRINGING A PET YOU MUST INCLUDE WHEN BOOKING. CONTACT OWNER FOR PONTOON RENTAL*

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Star Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ferris State University - 53 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 55 min drive - 64.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 56 min drive - 64.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bullet Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Na Tah Ka - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6 on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$362, 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 Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Big Star Lake with pontoon rental available! 2 bedroom sleeps 6 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Lake Township Park and Honeymoon Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the lake and the hosts are easy to deal with. Eveeything was as good or better than advertized. We did 2 nights ans rented the pontoon. Eveeything was easy, clean and worked properly. I would definitly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice relaxing stay at rhis property. It's hidden in a grove of trees, making it very private and quiet location to relax.The cottage is spacious and very clean. Jodi responded promptly to answer any question. I would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memorial weekend getaway

Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Lakefront retreat

Host was great and responded to all questions fast. The house was beautiful with a nice view of the lake. We had everything we needed and more. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Girls weekend

Grwat place to stay. Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Awesome property, as advertised!

House was beautiful with all the amenities you could need. Host was thoughtful-had provided provisions for smores.Kids had a blast enjoying the lake with the kayaks/ rowboat and fishing. We also enjoyed some day trips over to Ludington for pier fishing and walking along beautiful sandy beaches of Lake Michigan rock hounding. We made great family memories. Would highly recommend staying here!
Close to Ludington, explore North Breakwater lighthouse- Summit park
Kayaking fun
Multiple decks to enjoy Lakeview
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M B.

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

Perfect Getaway

Cottage is awesome, clean and with all the amenities you could possibly need. We stayed for two nights for a quick getaway for my husbands birthday and visited Silver Lake Sand Dunes (approx 40 mins away) and used the rowboat to enjoy Big Star Lake and do some fishing. Beautiful view, as advertised and even better in person! Looking forward to a return trip :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home!

Beautiful home and location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Awesome!

We stayed for a bachelorette party that was very low key we ventured to ludington watched movies played games it was very clean nice and perfect for our stay!! Would totally stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Relaxing Stay

The freshly remodeled home was lovely! Nice amenities-fire pit, kayaks, a rental pontoon, etc. We made great family memories for our first time on Big Star Lake & Baldwin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dallas R.

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

Home away from home

The view and home was amazing definitely worth it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Awesome Place

Great place to stay. Great communication with host. Kitchen fully stocked. Enjoyed outdoor decks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Family Birthday Celebration

We held a (belated) 60th birthday celebration weekend for my mom over Memorial Day weekend. The house was great and the listing accurate. We did have a small issue with our GPS not bringing us to the correct location but we got used to it. The house is on the small side, but we all fit fine and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Peaceful lakeview home

Our family was very comfortable staying here. We had everything we needed for a weekend visit. Our kids loved going out in the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie p.

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

Great home on a lake!

Beautiful setting especially enjoyed decks and fire pit. House was clean and well appointed. Jodi was very prompt to answer any questions. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fishing trip

Nice property, as advertised. Host was thoughtful. Even had a birthday cake waiting for us as it was my son’s birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

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

Awesome

The place was perfect for what we were looking for and the manager was very helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Lovely and refreshing

We were delighted with the cabin and our time there. We enjoyed the view, the trees, the thoughtfully constructed stairway with levels, the firepit — and the s’more fixings Jodi left for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

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

Family Time

We had an enjoyable visit with family, grandson took advantage of the kayaks and the firepit was a big hit for us all for s'mores!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Beautiful cottage in the woods!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage on Big Star Lake SO much. The communication with Jodi before and throughout our stay (we had a couple of questions while we were there) was prompt and helpful. The cottage itself is very nice, comfortable and well-equipped. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica b.

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

AMAZING WKND.

The home and property were beautifully kept. And the sounds of bullfrogs all night was amazing! Highly enjoyed the nice fire pit area in the evenings while listening to and taking in nature. Would def. stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great location, quiet area

The property was just as described. Quiet cabin on the lake and well furnished. We enjoyed drinking coffee in the morning on the deck and a cozy fire during the evening. Jodi was quick to respond to any questions we had. Checking in and checking out was easy. We had a very relaxing time and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Relaxed lake living

This place has a lot to recommend it. Several boat options on a lake spur with calm waters. Well stocked kitchen equipment and good AC and Internet connection. Choice of cable channels with live sports. Comfortable furniture and beds. Both tub and walk in shower. Plenty of hot water. If you can’t handle stairs, be aware that there are quite a few steps to navigate especially getting to the beach and boats.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Lake view house

Extremely peaceful setting in the woods with a spectacular view of a beautiful lake. We were here in October for salmon fishing nearby. I am sure this is a fantastic place to be in the summer. The host was very accommodating to our needs. An awesome property and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

A+ VRBO experience

This was a beautiful property - both the home and the setting. Clean and modern. The owners were fantastic to work with. Great communication. We rented their pontoon boat for a very rainy Saturday so they graciously allowed us to use it on Sunday at no additional charge! We plan to return again next year - might be our go-to VRBO :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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