Great location in the Manistee National Forest. The cottage is located approximately 8 miles south of Baldwin in the Manistee National Forest, a 2 minute walk from the Big Star Lake public boat launch. Whether you're boating, fishing, ORV ing, hunting or snowmobiling, this is a perfect location for a memorable get away with family and friends. BSL is an all sports lake, so bring your boat, Sea Doo, fishing rod, and swimming gear. We've seen bass, walleye and pike caught frequently out of BSL. The cottage is approximately 200 ft from and within a few minutes walk to a small private beach access next to the boat launch as part of your stay. ORV and snowmobile trails are popular and in abundance in the area. As featured in National Geographic, the Blue Ribbon Pere Marquette River is 10 minutes away with world renowned trout and salmon fishing, not to mention, canoeing, kayaking and tube floating. Guests fly into the Baldwin airport from all over the world just to fish the PM. Ludington is 45 minutes away with lots of great restaurants and one the best beaches in the world-- Lake Michigan. A golfer? You can't miss the golf course coming into the Big Star Lake area or the family friendly Nataka restaurant across from it.

The cottage will accommodate 7-8 people comfortably. With two bedrooms upstairs one is a bunk room with 2 double beds and 2 twin beds. Bedroom#2 has a double bed and a small futon that will accommodate a small child. This bedroom includes an electric fireplace and air conditioner that will cool the entire house. There is also a full size futon in the living room. The cottage is decorated in a fun, fishing theme along with mission style furniture with comfy rockers, a full size futon and large dining room table. The bathroom is newly remodeled with a larger shower and mission style sink. Stackable washer/dryer is provided for your convenience. The kitchen features a stove, frig, blender, toaster oven, coffee pot, microwave, dishes, pots, pans, utensils and spices. There are three outside gathering areas that include the fire pit, patio for your morning coffee (very peaceful) and a deck off the living room with a table and umbrella. There is one kayak for guest use. Below the deck is a Jenn Air grill for outdoor cooking. One of the best venues are the sunsets on Big Star Lake. They just never get old. Bring your own boat or take the kayak out and wait for the sunset. Keep a look out for the loons and eagles flying majestically above. It will keep you coming back for more.