Our place is on Paradise Lake and close to Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Island, Petoskey, Wilderness State Park, The Dark Sky area, great beaches and views. You’ll love it because of the location, the views, and the coziness. It is good for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and groups.

Cute and charming 1,400 sf house with cabin feel right on the lake. Please note that many of the picture will no longer reflect what things look like. We will upload updated pictures as we go and renovations will be complete by the end of April. New in 2024: we will now have 3 bedrooms. 2 have with a queen bed in each, and the 3rd has 2 queen beds and 1 twin loft bed. New in 2024: we will now have a open floor plan kitchen/living room with view of the lake which includes full sized fridge/stove/toaster/microwave/coffee maker/blender/cooking supplies. Also new in 2024 is the additional 1/2 bath. We also have a gas fireplace, TV, Wifi, DVD, board games, corn hole, built in swings to enjoy the lake views and cozy bonfires, charcoal grill and charcoal and FREE use of our kayaks and paddle board during your entire stay (life jackets provided)…. definitely so much to keep you entertained while you relax!

FREE use of kayaks/paddle board/life jackets - signed waiver required
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Pontoon boat rental:
~$225/day for use anytime between 9am-dusk (no half day pricing)
~Plus $300 refundable security deposit
~Gas is flat rate/day, price given before rental, cash due upon boat check in.
~Multiple day discounts available
~$1,400/week
~No tubing or the like allowed
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Have your own boat? Bring it along and tie off to our 40ft dock. Just remember to bring dock ropes and bumpers.
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If you are interested in fishing, you can make a reservation with a highly experienced local guide (Prices subject to change):
1. $95.00 for 4 hours
2. $5.00 a piece to rent a rod and reel with 35lb. test braided line.
3. $25.00 per additional person if a bigger boat is available
4. $5.00 per fish to clean and debone. Ready to eat
5. $25.00 to cook you a fish dinner
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Mackinaw City Scavenger Hunt!! Follow the footsteps of Samuel and Grace’s love story as you see Mackinaw in a new fun way. Your journey will begin and end from the little book house at the end of our driveway. $30/book
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Pack-n-play is available
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Parasailing, great fishing, hiking and ATV trails are all close by.
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Grocery shopping:

The closest small market:
Mackinaw Family Market
101 E Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
About 8 miles

Full service grocery store:
Walmart
1150 S Main St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
20 miles

And for a great dining experience:

Harbor Lights Grill
6492 Paradise Trail
Carp Lake, MI 49721
231-626-1021 - call for open days
.6 miles
Or get there by boat
(Great family dining)

Clyde’s Place
6337 Paradise Trl
Carp Lake, 49718
.3 miles
(Guests have loved their burgers)

Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse (DLB)
7314 Douglas Lake Road
Pellston, MI 49769
9 miles
(Little fancier)

Once booked, we will be in contact a few days prior to your reservation to give you all of the needed check in Information.

Also during your stay, you may see members of our team out near the docks. Please feel free to speak to them if you any questions or concerns you may have.

James and Dawn