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"Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!

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Cedar- porch added May 2021
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"Cedar"- before fall 2020, her “old look”
Exterior
View from Etherington of all 3 cottages

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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mackinaw city, MI
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town!

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is one of 3 on this large wooded property. It was totally renovated in 2012 with cabin themed color and decor. This cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed, the other has a full size bed. The full kitchen is well equipped to cook all your meals. In the living room is tv/cable, books, games, and internet. The bathroom has a small shower (no tub). In 2021 a screened front porch was added with a dining space and a lounging area. Outdoors is a flagstone patio with a firepit for those evening marshmallows and s'mores. And there is room in the yard for kids to play while you relax in the hammock. All of this just a few blocks from town and the Straights. You can walk to the waterfront, restaurants, shopping, ferries to the Mackinac Island, and live music. Short trips by car are to Petoskey, Wilderness State Park, Tunnel of Trees, and the UP (Oswald's Bear Ranch, Whitefish Point, Tahquemenon Falls, Sault Ste. Marie). Also, just minutes away is the Headlands with its Dark Sky Park- a great place to watch meteor showers. Families with young children or teens, couples, and business travelers would all enjoy a stay here.
If this is booked for the dates you’d like or if you are interested in waterfront a few miles from town, please checkout “Pointe West “on HomeAway. The address is Carp Lake, but the cottage is on Lake Michigan between Mackinaw City and Wilderness State Park.

Property manager

Todd and Jacki VanHuis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City is home to this cottage. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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mackinaw city, MI

What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Cedar"- Mackinaw City Cottage -walking distance to town! located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Gals Getaway

We had a great time exploring the UP, seeing Mackinaw Island, and trying new foods. Our cottage was perfect for our stay...great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camie B.

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

Cozy cottage in the UP

This is a beautiful and very cozy cottage. It's clean and well stocked with all the amenities you will need and within walking distance of most everything in Mackinaw City. It makes walking to the ferry for Mackinac island very easy. The bathroom is really tiny with a small shower but it didn't bother us at all. We would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great place

Great place to stay and visit the island
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

BIBEK G.

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

Definitely recommend this place for your family and friends

We enjoyed our stay especially the porch and neat and clean area inside as well will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Mac weekend stay

Very nice location and nice unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Nice cabin as a base camp to several fall adventures

We enjoyed this location for it's proximity to both traverse City and UP locations that we planned to see on our trip. The ability to have a camp fire, see the bridge and a rare chance to see the northern lights on our trip made our stay above and beyond.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Cozy little getaway

We have stayed at the Cedar cottage twice now, and enjoyed our stay this time as well. A short distance from downtown Mackinaw and a peaceful retreat. The screen porch was perfect for relaxing after a busy day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Mackinaw Getaway

Very nice and clean. Great communication with host’s! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber b.

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

Perfect stay for our family

Our little family had an amazing stay at your home. The screened in porch was our favorite place to relax in, especially at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Little treasure

The cabin was wonderful….very cozy and the location is perfect for day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

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

Great Weekend

Wonderful little cottage in a great location. Easily within walking distance of most things you'd want or need to do in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Excellent get-away

We loved this cottage! It was clean and comfortable. Close proximity to restaurants, shopping, activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Couple of late 60s walking the bridge.

This property is just a short walk to the bridge, the fort, and Mackinaw City. Very clean and comfortable. A very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Excellent...as usual!

Always look forward to our stay at this location! Great for little ones with the enclosed porch and so very close to downtown Mackinaw City.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W., -

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

Cozy cabin

We enjoyed this amazing, comfortable cabin. Had everything we needed and, when a personal issue arose, hosts were quick to assist. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Mackinaw City cottage

Great location, cute little cottage. We had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Peaceful retreat after day on Island

Went to visit Mackinac Island but stayed the nights here. Perfect size for 3 of us. Lovely screened porch, nice hot shower, all linens and towels provided. Quiet street but close to/easy drive or walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Very Nice Place

Excellent location and very clean. Very relaxing sitting around the campfire in the evenings. The hosts were very accommodating and excellent communication. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Fabulous cottage

The cottage was great. Had everything we needed. Srceened porch was really nice. And the location to town was perfect! We would highly recommend and definitely stay there again on next trip to the area. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Tranquil getaway

We have been coming with our twin daughters for four summers now. We so look forward to this spot every year. Great location that is close to downtown and also good spot for taking day trips to island or elsewhere. Love sipping coffee in the morning in the covered porch!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalyanashis C.

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

Nice comfortable stay

A comfortable cottage that has a personal touch in everything. Very responsive owner, and all items for the stay was available. Close to the ferry and Headlands internadark sky park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M B.

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

Family Vacation

This was the perfect spot for our little family. Great location. Cozy spot. I look forward to staying here again! Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

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

Nice family vacation

The cottage was nice and cozy for myself and 3 kids. We had a nice time and we were able to walk most places. We enjoyed taking the ferry to the Island for a day. Thank you! Amy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Cedar Mackinaw City Cottage

This was a nice little cottage to spend time in. Very close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pleasant and Convenient

We had a wonderful stay at this small, quaint cottage. Only a couple blocks from downtown Mackinaw City, this house was so quiet and lovely. The screened in porch was my favorite place to unwind after spending the days on the island. So relaxing! The owners made the most with the limited space- two bedrooms and a bathroom, plus a cozy living space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Jacki VanHuis

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We live 4 hours away downstate and bought this property in 2011 with the goal of renovating all 3 cottages on the property so that we could spend time with our 3 kids and their future spouses/families. Over a period of 22 months we made frequent trips up north to work on our "family retreat center", especially Todd who did the bulk of the work. Its was a fun project to do, and now we enjoy our time there with family when we can. Mackinaw is a where we vacationed each summer when our children were small, so it brings back wonderful memories each time we stay here.

Why they chose this property

We love Mackinaw and the whole area. Its such a fun place to stay and its a great location to be able to visit other favorite place in the northern lower peninsula and the UP. This place keeps us off the beaten path just enough to have peace and quiet, but is a quick walk to town also.

Languages:

English

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