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45th Parallel - Where Life Is in Balance "Spacious Lakefront Cottage"

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A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a living room.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, wooden floors, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A red house with a large deck and a covered porch.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and bar stools.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, TV, and dining table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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East Jordan, MI
  • Place, Sixmile Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Loft

3 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom w/ Full Bath Access

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

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About the area

East Jordan

Located in East Jordan, this cottage is on the waterfront. Elm Pointe Historical Museum and Boyne Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mallard Golf Club and East Jordan City Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Castle Farms. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
East Jordan, MI

What's nearby

  • Sixmile Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 27 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Castle Farms - 27 min drive - 35.1 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 29 min drive - 31.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪South Arm Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget In Ellsworth - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Iron Goat Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 45th Parallel - Where Life Is in Balance "Spacious Lakefront Cottage" pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 45th Parallel - Where Life Is in Balance "Spacious Lakefront Cottage"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 45th Parallel - Where Life Is in Balance "Spacious Lakefront Cottage"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 45th Parallel - Where Life Is in Balance "Spacious Lakefront Cottage"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 45th Parallel - Where Life Is in Balance "Spacious Lakefront Cottage" located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Sixmile Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mallard Golf Club and Beals Lake. Cosner & Bennett-Barnes Nature Preserve and Rogers Family Homestead Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as it was advertised. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our group had enjoyed large yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property!! Incredibly comfortable and clean home. Amazing Lake and waterfront. The hosts thought of absolutely everything. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Booked a last minute trip! Everything was great! The house is stocked with everything you need for a great Michigan trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were amazing! Not only were they super responsive to questions, but they were so helpful throughout our stay. I can’t recommend the 45th parallel enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rented the VRBO property for my family of 12. It was perfect for sleeping arrangements. We had the 6 Mile Lake view with use of all accessories to go on the water. The grandkids enjoyed fishing off the dock. We barbecued and cooked in the spacious kitchen. The kitchen was stocked with all possible things needed. Everything was perfect. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully equipped cottage! Kayak, canoe, row boat and swim platform. Great all wood interior. Lots of beds. Well done kitchen. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FATHER DAY WITH KIDS AND GRANDCHILDERN

VERY PEACEFUL. LAKE WAS GREAT, THANKS FOR ALL ACCOMODATION FOR THE LAKE.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your yearly lake vacation. Peace is an easy feeling at the 45th!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay and the host was very quick to respond. A few things were outdated and needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great golf trip stay

Awesome place - loved the dock and firepit, great outdoor areas. Only two rolls of TP for a 4-day stay, but I am sure that was a small oversight and everything else was fantastic. Great value, great surrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time, the home as very accommodating and spacious. Only complaint was that all of the pillows were way too big/firm 😂
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good weekend spot with the boys

Stayed here for a bachelor party. We had no issues and had an awesome time!! Being on the water was superb and it went awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed and more.

This vacation home had something for everyone. The Bote raft was a big hit for young and old. Amanda was fast on answering all our questions. Another memory family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Get Away

This house was an absolute gem. Wonderful view, spacious back porch with patio set, and a kitchen that is fully stocked with appliances. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This house had a lot to offer. We actually spent 2 days doing kayaking, fishing, playing games and cooking at the house. Communication with the owners was great. I loved the stay and the kids keep asking if we can go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

We had a great time and everything worked out perfectly. A group of 40 ish year old guys for a bachelor party and couldn’t have been better. The big yard and lake were great. Lots of beds for everyone and plenty of room. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousin week

Amazing stay had everything and more that it stated. Pleasantly surprised to find the yard was enormous and allowed the teens to play hours of yard games and some extremely intense spike ball!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful lake. Great water amenities. 4 person raft with anchor was wonderful for chilling off shore. Kayaks...one with foot pedal fun to explore
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Centrally Located

We enjoyed all aspects of the house and was centrally located to other major cities like Petoskey. The only downside was that the lake was not swimmable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice up north getaway

Loved the house and lake access. Centrally located for Torch lake, Charlevoix. Only issue no AC😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you for your review, Howard. We are so glad you enjoyed the cottage. Yes, lack of AC is a definite issue. We are working toward this resolve. Not as easy as throwing in a window unit with those crank windows. If you choose to stay with us next year, it will all be resolved!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice lakehouse

Great property with large yard that leads to lake. Plenty of water toys! House is very accommodating, other than the lack of any air conditioning. Overall, awesome place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed the cottage. Great news, we are installing an air conditioner in the upstairs dormer! Next stay, you'll be nice and cool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had a small group of guys together for a bachelor party. We all wanted something simple and the ability to go fishing. This place provides all of that. Local dining and drinking were all in close proximity. 10/10 would book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great spot for our Family!!

Loved the accommodations and lake!! We brought our own pontoon and launched it from the public access across from the house. Easy in, easy out. Used the fire pit a couple of times. Loved the fire and not having to pay extra for the firewood. We’ve had to do that at other places we’ve stayed. Loved the house and layout. Plenty of space for everyone (8 adults, 1 infant). Easy access to neighboring towns. Went to Charlevoix one day (25min drive) and got pizza from BC pizza in town. Would stay here again!
Charlevoiux
Beautiful sunset
Back yard view from the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you for sharing your photos!! We're so glad it was so enjoyed.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

July 5th-9th Stay

Our vacation was one to be remembered. The house sits out away from everything which brings on peaceful nights. Although it’s away from everything, it’s a quick commute to most attractions that our family wanted to see. The only downsides in my opinion would be the house seemed to have a hard time staying cool, especially in the upstairs loft area and the neighbor having some dogs that didn’t appreciate us being there. Overall, my family had a wonderful time during our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. So glad your family enjoyed the stay. Great news, we've added a privacy fence since your stay. (We had to wait until we had a guest free day.) As well, we are putting an air conditioning unit in the upstairs dormer. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
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