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Cozy cottage on Big Star Lake with sunset views and family fun!

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A lakeside view with a dock, a grassy area, and a pathway leading to a building.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, a landing with a shelf displaying bird figurines, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A two-story house with a paved driveway leading to a front door.
A kitchen with a large island, wooden dining table, and chairs. There are sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Garage parking available

    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Big Star Lake
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Place, Cecilia Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Honeymoon Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

+1
5 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage on Big Star Lake with sunset views and family fun!

Your perfect vacation starts here at this beautiful, family friendly home on Big Star Lake. Walk straight out the back door to enjoy endless water activities. This home is fully equipped with a nice paddleboat, 3 paddleboards, 6 kayaks, pool noodles, and a large aluminum floating raft for endless fun on the lake. Don't forget to bring your fishing poles for great fishing off the dock! Other outdoor amenities include a Gas grill and fire pit.

Feel like spending time indoors? This updated home features everything you need for some relaxing time with friends or family. The cozy living room is equipped with a fireplace, DVD player, VCR, and wireless internet. Kitchen is fully equipped with bar seating. Sleeping arrangements include one queen in the master bedroom and 9 twin beds throughout.

This home is located just 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan and the Ludington S.S. Badger car ferry. Ludington is a great place to get out and enjoy some fine dining, breweries, and many other family friendly activities and events such as the movies, Sandcastles Children's Museum, and more!

NOTE: After labor day some of the water amenities will no longer be available such as the dock, boat lift, raft and paddleboat. The kayaks will still be available!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4820966
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this cottage is on the waterfront. Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Cecilia Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basford Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Star Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Honeymoon Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gifford Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Main Stream Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage on Big Star Lake with sunset views and family fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy cottage on Big Star Lake with sunset views and family fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on Big Star Lake with sunset views and family fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on Big Star Lake with sunset views and family fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage on Big Star Lake with sunset views and family fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest, Big Star Lake and Cecilia Lake. Basford Lake and Lake Township Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great week with the family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our fourth year staying here on Big Star Lake. As always, it was wonderful. Even the rainy day, the lake house is en enjoyable place to be.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect cottage on Big Star Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another wonderful experience with our family at Susan Harrison's home/cottage. Many memories over the years. Special thanks to Susan for her willingness to share!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage & super location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cottage is very well equipped; lots of water sports stuff to augment ours. Deck is very nice with shade or sun. Large tables I indoors or out could accommodate our family. Kitchen is updated and can handle everything. Clean and spacious.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice improvement to the deck railing. Kitchen upgrades are great over the last couple of years. Great place for a large family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage week

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are repeat customers for this property. There were some nice improvements this year; new kitchen appliances. Floor plan is very accommodating. Air conditioners make sleeping comfortable. The deck is very pleasant all day long with some shade and some sun. Short walk to get ice cream treats.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 3ed year here. As always, we had a wonderful time. It fits our family well. The only down side is the condition of the dock. It's showing its age, it's unstable in the center platform also has some broken boards. Something that should be addressed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family cottage week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cottage was very adequate for our needs. Extremely well equipped. Great location on the lake. Within walking distance to icecream. Clean and neat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2022 Salmon Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a large group of 13 and place had plenty of space and beds. Everybody liked the place. Location was perfect and easy to find.Kitchen was well stocked. There was 4 bathrooms which was perfect for a large group.Will definitely come back again next year.Staff was very nice and communicated perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time for all

They did a wonderful job of making this a stress free vacation. Everything we needed with the exception of food. Wonderful location, breakfast on the deck was prefect Plenty of room for everybody, there was 8 of us. Easily room for 12. We have rented on Big Star Lake for over 30 years and this was clearly the best we have found. Everyone wants to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Big Star Lake cottage vacation 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful family friendly facility. Exceptionally well equipped with Kayaks, swim dock, paddle boards. Excellent location on the lake. Shady spots were available for sitting in the afternoon. Deck, grill and table were excellent. Easy walk to Mr. Bibs for ice-cream treat. Had a great week with the family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was really nice, clean and well equipped. Love the beeach area and all the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for families

We had a great stay at this vacation property the water was beautiful, the sand/beach was great and perfect for young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for All Ages

Our ladies-only family reunion was amazing! We enjoyed meals and games around the large dining table and on the deck area. We kayaked, swam, and sunbathed. And, we reminisced around the campfire during the evenings. We also shopped in Ludington and Manistee a few days. We were very pleased, and we hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful family vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect summer cottage experience for our family. The house was very clean and well stocked. Plenty of space and comfortable sleeping arrangements for all of us. The location on the lake and beach area were great, and we couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cottage week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed awesome getaway with family. Lots of boating, swimming, relaxing and ice-cream.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay at big star lake

We had a wonderful stay at big star lake. The house is as described in the ad, and the view is even more beautiful. Our kids did not want to leave. We will probably be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at Big Star Lake!! The property was wonderful! Clean and very spacious. We loved being able to use the kayaks and paddleboards. There was a nice beach area by the lake with super soft sand that my kids loved playing in. This property was really nice on a beautiful lake! Thanks for the fabulous family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rental of Harrison Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second year at this location. Worked out very well for our family. Nice roomy floor plan with delightful deck overlooking the water. Dock and beach toys were outstanding. Had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Star gem

My family and I loved this cottage! It is laid out very nicely with all rooms being very spacious. it was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful getaway for the family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location in the smaller bay for boating, tubing and swimming. Cottage came with a lot of water toys. Grandkids could walk and get ice cream cones. Great for biking and running around the lake. Sleeping arrangements worked out well for a big group. Cottage was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Star Lake Cottage

Had a very enjoyable week. Lots of fun water-related activities to enjoy. Cottage was a very accommodating floor plan and included all the right conveniences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun family lake vacation

We stay at a different lake house each year with our family of six, 2 adults and 4 kids ages 21, 19, 11, 9. It is important for adequate sleeping areas and room to move comfortably. The lake is the top priority. This home had room for everyone. Master on the main floor was great. The window ac units are a must for this home. It would be nice to have one on the main family room area as this gets warm. The deck off the kitchen worked well. It was pretty buggy at night which was a downer for us as we like to sit outside when the sun goes down. The lake and the beach were great. Sandy for the kids to play all day and shallow to the end of the dock. The no wake was great for kayaking and watching the sunset at night. Quiet after 7pm. Tons of water and sand toys for use. New sheets would be nice for the master bed and if the house has been closed up when you arrive it will need to be aired out or plugins would help. Overall, great week and would go back to big star lake again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The property was beautiful, isolated enough but close to larger cities and all the west coast of Michigan has to offer. Big star lake was quite and peaceful we enjoyed many kayaking excursions. The property was suitable for my elderly father as the number of steps into the house was limited and the master on the main floor. There were more towels than we needed which was nice we also had access to a washer and dryer. The only issue we had was that there was no coffee maker (not a big problem). And the TV would only work for about 10 minutes and then shut off, having a 12 son with autism who is used to a schedule that includes some tv time, did make this a bit challenging. We did contact the management company about these issue and did not receive any feedback about the TV. Overall a very good week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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