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Charming cottage on beautiful South Manistique Lake

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A room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a lake and trees.
A wooden pier leading to a house surrounded by trees.
A brown wooden house with a gabled roof, a central door, and two windows on either side.
A two-story log cabin with a stone chimney, a deck with outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained lawn.
A cozy cabin room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and large windows overlooking a grassy area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Germfask, MI
  • Place, South Manistique Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seney National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistique Boardwalk
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st Floor North Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1st Floor South Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Garage Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Garage Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main Cabin Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Germfask

Located in Germfask, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge and South Manistique Lake, while Luce County Historical Museum and Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Germfask, MI

What's nearby

  • South Manistique Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 48 min drive - 79.6 km
  • Manistique Lighthouse - 54 min drive - 81.4 km
  • Indian Lake Golf Course - 59 min drive - 91.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Helmer House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage on beautiful South Manistique Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming cottage on beautiful South Manistique Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on beautiful South Manistique Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on beautiful South Manistique Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on beautiful South Manistique Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Germfask cottage is steps from South Manistique Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Manistique Lake. Stuart Lake and Kennedy Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!Had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our "go to" vacation rental! Our second stay, and the place is fabulous! Thank you Geordie!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
These hosts are amazing and like the other reviews have thought of everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are so happy we chose this place for our UP getaway! The house was absolutely gorgeous, spotless, and had plenty of room for everyone. The beds were so comfortable, and the whole place truly felt like home.The location was perfect—a central spot that made it easy to get to so many of the UP’s amazing destinations. The lake was incredibly clear, and having the kayaks available was such a fun perk!We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We will definitely be back! Thank you for helping make our trip so wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at Sprang Cottage

Had a nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Adorable Cabin

We so enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cabin. The owners thought of everything - So well equipped. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this gem of a cottage! From the Lake view to the multiple details throughout the entire cottage and the carriage house, it was absolutely wonderful. Loved the kayaks down at the dock, the MASSIVE suite upstairs and as silly as this sounds the sharp knives! I bring my own knives everywhere because I hate cooking with dull knives but didnt have to use my own —plus the extra cooking supplies were a huge bonus. Loved everything about this place as did my super picky parents. Our kids asked when we could come back, lol.This was about an hour from everywhere we were visiting in multiple directions, so it was a perfect location for us. The community center had a great little live concert while we were in town and the gardens were in full bloom while we were there, which was a true treat. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Badass

The lake cottage has everything you need, humble and quiet neighborhood with polite neighbors. Owners are close and willing to accommodate your stay best way they can. Would definitely stay again! Beautiful place in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful cottage

This place was perfect for our crew. The host was responsive and easy to work with. Look forward to using in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place

Thought of giving a bad review so we could have this place to ourselves again, but it’s just too nice of a place to keep to ourselves. Owners are great to work with and very accommodating. The only downside is that it’s a bit of a hike to the nearest full service grocery store - so plan ahead.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Family vacation

We did toured Waterfalls, rented pontoon for the lake, visit bears and cuddled with puppy sled dogs. GREAT VACATION. The house was perfect, had everything we needed and more. It was comfortable. Absolutely loved it. We will be coming back:).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Best VRBO experience in the area

We've stayed at many VRBO in the area. Not taking anything away from the other hosts in the area, this host provided the best experience not only in this area but among all the places we've traveled in the last two years. They've clearly thought carefully through the guest experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Pure Michigan Beauty!

There were 6 of us and we were very comfortable in this beautiful cottage. Great location for exploring the UP. Communication with the host was unication with the host was easy and very helpful for planning our days out. I would highly recommend this location for a great family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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beautiful weekend in Michigan

lovely, rustic cottage, great owner. Only negative was washing machine was broken, but owner washed our clothes at her house. Great central location for our U.P. adventures. Definitely would stay again if in the area. Brenda and Ben
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous Vacation Rental

We had a great time. The facilities were super clean and comfortable. Well stocked with all the necessities. Our host was very accommodating when we called with a few questions and requests. Beautiful quiet venue. We would highly recommend this property! Thank you very much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay

The cabin is actually nicer than depicted, so comfortable and incredibly well stocked for guests (spices, oil, shampoo/conditioner/ laundry detergent, charcoal, wood for the fire). Owners are very responsive and helpful. We rented a pontoon boat from a local company and fished, caught pike, bass, catfish. Saw the local bald eagle and loons. Very relaxing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We have rented, regularly in the UP for 30 years. I would have to rate this transaction #1. Every need was provided for. The home was exquisitely decorated, and comfortable. Our hosts were accommodating & easy to communicate with. Lots of privacy! Convenient access to town & restaurants. 5 stars (or more) highest quality. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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My family enjoyed staying at your cottage on the lake. The pictures posted are up to date.It was a little chilly for July hut the evening campfire solved that. Could have used a Marshmallow stick. We also enjoyed seeing the occasional deer roaming the area. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on a lake with a great view. The cabin was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. A washer and dryer were also provided with laundry supplies. Two bedrooms downstairs with a bathroom. Huge bedroom upstairs that shares the downstairs bathroom. A really nice bedroom was added to the back of the garage with a full bathroom/laundry room. Dollar General and two restaurants are just down the road. The communication with the host was great. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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VanderWest's Fall Get Away

Enjoyed a week of lazing about and visiting places we love. The cottage was lovely. More room than what we expected. Very sad we couldnt use the fire place but understand why not. Took advantage of having a fire down by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property

We’ve had a great stay at this cozy cabin.The hosts were very responsive and welcoming.There is plenty of room if you want to bring families with you.Very clean and well maintained!The lake is awesome just to look at it and there is plenty of fish in it.Kids were out there non stop. We visited every day all the main attractions.Less then an hour to Pictures Rocks,Taquamenon Falls,Mackinac Island. Thank you for all your help to make tuis an amazing experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Getaway

This property was nice and comfortable with all the amenities. The king bed in the upper loft is super comfortable and there was plenty of room for the whole family of 7. There is a flight of stairs to the lakefront but not too bad. Decent fishing and good for swimming. The guest cottage is very nice and comfortable with a full bathroom, ceiling fan, and laundry. The hosts are super responsive, helpful, and nice. My only recommendation would to have a patio umbrella as the back deck did get direct sun which made it a little hot. Other than that it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Back to school get away

We scheduled a last minute get away with our daughters before we dropped them off at college. The cottage and property were even more beautiful than we hoped. The cottage is a 100 year old structure with modern updates. There is also a suite attached to the garage with a queen size bed and additional full bathroom and laundry. This property offers stunning views of South Manistique Lake in a quiet peaceful setting. We were looking for a relaxing vacation and it exceeded our expectations. Geordie and Bridget went above and beyond to provide everything you would need to be comfortable including local coffee and chocolate upon our arrival. The kitchen had everything you'd find in your own home, kayaks were available as well as a fire pit and plenty of chopped wood. There was even a brief power outage due to a storm and Geordie was quick to reach out to let us know where we could find lanterns, flashlights, etc. He also brought over bottled water and a potable water container in case it was needed. We loved everything about our stay, would definitely recommend and hope to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying at the cabin and everything was perfect. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and a lovely quiet setting. Rented a pontoon boat for the week from a local company. Lots of fishing and birdwatching. Highly recommend the Seney wildlife reserve drive for bird/nature enthusiasts, we went several times! Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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