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Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights.

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View of loft above, dining area below, and work space tucked under the stairs.
47" Flat screen, stairs to loft and dining area
Back deck with wagon, kayaks, grill, and stairs to bedroom
So close to the beach. About 120 steps.
Cozy Cabin

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Sledding nearby

    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Fort Gratiot, MI
  • Place, Lakeport State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Birchwood Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeside Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Over Garage Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights.

This adorable cottage is in a private beach community just steps from 400 feet of private beach. Swim, snorkel, paddle board, kayak or stay on beach collecting rocks and sea glass. The beautiful beach community also offers a beachfront front park, horseshoes, a tennis/pickleball court and fire pits.

The cabin sleeps six with an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. We offer a fully equipped kitchen plus coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer. The bath is also updated with a washer and dryer so there is no shortage of fresh towels.

There is high speed wi/fi for working or streaming and there are two 50 inch smart TVs. It's fully air conditioned and has a gas fireplace for extra cozy nights.

Outside you will find a private backyard with charcoal grill, picnic table and umbrella, and two zero gravity loungers for relaxing. The beach wagon is ready with a cooler, chairs, and umbrella. Don't forget to grab your beach towels from the basket indoors. Kayaks and life jackets are also available.

There are no shortage of events and festivals located locally and within 30 minutes and live music offered every weekend in downtown Port Huron. Some favorite special events include the Sandcastle Festival, Blue Water Festival, Port Huron to Mackinac Sailboat Race (watch them from our beach), and the Annual Float Down.

For those rainy days we are conveniently located between Port Huron and Lexington where you may find shopping, wineries, breweries, and a casino just six miles away in Sarnia, Canada. Whatever you enjoy you'll find it in our area. From freighter watching to nature trails, biking trails, shopping and gambling we have it all! It is available for rental terms of 31 days or longer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Small dog, no barkers, leashed, picked up after

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside is ok. Please dispose of butts

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Turn off the air conditioner.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 559081vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fort Gratiot

Located in Fort Gratiot, this cottage is near a water park and on a lake. Lake Huron and Lakeport State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Thomas Edison Depot Museum and Stones 'N Bones Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McMorran Place or RBC Centre. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Fort Gratiot, MI

What's nearby

  • Lakeport State Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Birchwood Mall - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • beach near North Lakeport - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lakeside Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Blue Water Bridge - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Huron Station - 24 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. ?

As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. on 18 December 2026 start from NZ$2,693, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Life and Cabin Comforts. Beach Days and Starry Nights. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Lake Huron and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lakeport State Park. Birchwood Mall and Fort Gratiot Canine Commons are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location, beach area clean and short walk from cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place

Great place and great communication by host would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great cabin near the beach. Our family of five stayed here comfortably. We also enjoyed the nearby pickleball court.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for us. Accommodations were cozy. The owner made sure we had plenty of products since we were staying a few weeks. She messaged me off and on to see if everything was ok.
Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin so close to beach!

Stayed for long weekend. Enjoyed tastefully appointed cabin with great location. Perfect spot for watching sunrise! Just a short stroll down to beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Huron Rustic Cabin

My family enjoyed our stay at this property. Just a short walk to a beautiful private beach for sunning, swimming and rock hunting. The owners were just a few doors down and quick to respond to any inquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Our sister lives on the other side of the park so this was the perfect place for us to stay. We were able to walk to her place, and walk to the park for a family reunion. The lake and the kayaks were an added plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

girls winter retreat

This cottage exceeded our expectations. It was very clean, cozy and a peaceful location on the lake. Joy and Julia were amazing hosts.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hi Diane! It was really a pleasure meeting you ladies! You were a great group and we are so very glad you enjoyed your stay!! Hope to have you's back soon. Best, J&J
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Memory Making

We enjoyed our relaxing stay in a quiet quaintly decorated cabin. We will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hi Karen, we really enjoyed meeting you all and hope you return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Great location. Very quiet neighborhood. Very comfy cabin. Road our bikes on a couple trails. Beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little getaway

Had a wonderful time hanging out at the beach. Swimming, Kayacking riding ,bike riding. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2020
Thanks for the great review and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!! It was a pleasure to meet you all!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach Cottage

Cute, clean and a stone's throw from the beach!! Our dog loved it too! Small fenced in back yard was perfect for our 10 pound pooch and he loved our daily walk/visit to the beautiful private beach! Our dog didn't want to leave and neither did we!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cabin

Stayed here in the dead of winter with my family. It was a perfect location and very lovely cabin/cottage. Everything was updated and clean and while small, there was enough space for all 5 adults who stayed. Loved that you could walk to the water...quite a site to see even in winter. Especially loved the electric stove heater! That heated up the room fast! Would love to stay again in the summer to really enjoy the lake. Also, owners are great and very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks so much for the great review! It was a pleasure meeting the parents, just wish it wasn't under sad circumstances. We sure hope to have you's back and thanks so much for leaving the cabin so clean! Best, Joy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic, quiet getaway

We (family of 4) rented the cabin for a 4 day getaway that was close to home but had an up north feel and this checked all the boxes. I won't reiterate all of the other comments shared by others, but I echo all of the good qualities for the place and the owners. If I had to find any flaws its the amount of newer construction in the area but you tend to forget about it once you've settled in. We will actually be back in a couple weeks. Thanks for everything Joy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hi Ken, we really enjoyed having you all as guests. We love our neighborhood and enjoy sharing it's charm. We truly hope you return!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend getaway

The cottage was a perfect "home away from home" for our weekend away. Michigan may not seem like a great place for a winter weekend, but it was lovely to get up and walk to the Lake Huron beach for the sunrise. Joy welcomed us with a beautiful setup of fresh flowers, a bottle of wine, and a fire in the fireplace. She was available for questions when needed but we never felt intruded or checked in on. The house has everything you could need for a long or short stay, including onsite laundry, music/movies/sound system, and a full kitchen with equipment. We definitely hope we get to come back sometime, and would recommend this cottage to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for the awesome review Aislinn! We are happy that you and Patrick enjoyed your get-a-way weekend. Also, thanks so much for leaving the cabin in such fantastic shape!:-) We truly appreciate it and would love to have you's back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Summer days

Joy & Julia are perfect hosts. They make every effort to meet your needs and expectations before, during and after your stay. Beyond their wonderful hospitality they are also very considerate and conscientious about the rental. During our stay there was some unexpected work being done in the neighborhood. When Joy realized this she called me before our stay to let us know and to reassure us that they would work with us to make us that our stay would not be ruined. We had a wonderful week and I would be comfortable recommending this rental to any of my friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hi Gwenn, thank you for your kind words. We are glad you had some quality time with your dad! We hope to have you's back when you can enjoy our new streets:-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Enchanting

This was our second year staying at the cottage, and we have already booked for next year!! As always, Joy and Julia are amazing to deal with. The cottage is truly a home away from home, the beach is wonderful for relaxing or rock collecting. The location is fabulous, only a couple miles from Port Huron and all it has to offer for food and shopping. We had family visit one day and borrowed a long table from Joy, as always was no issue and whatever we needed to make our stay more enjoyable they are there to help. And us from Boston and my Sister and Mother from Florida we literally had our suitcases and nothing else. The cottage is fully stocked and has everything we needed for our visit and more! This was my sister's first visit and she was as excited to book for next year as we were as she also fell in love with the homey and comfortable feel of our home away from home. The wine and flowers greeting us was so appreciated. Thank you again to Joy and Julia for sharing your little slice of heaven with us. See you next July!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hi Lisa, thanks so very much for the kind words!! You have a fantastic family and we loved meeting your sister! See you next year for more memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to meet half way and enjoy Lake Huron

When I walked in, the place surpassed my expectations. The log cabin feel makes you so comfortable and relaxed. Nice decorative touches without being over the top. I like the books, games and other simple decorations. Bathroom is nice, clean. The kitchen has a bit more of a modern feel. Not too big, just right to store any food you bring. All the utensils you need. There is a small yard in the back and expect some rabbits to come visit you along with some squirrels. Crossing over the yard, you take steps to the top of the garage where there is an extra bed room. Before you go into that spare room, you will find your self on a deck with a table and chairs to read, talk to a friend or enjoy a view of the park on the lake. The home is in a private neighborhood. Nice homes all around and the residents seem friendly. It's a very short walk to Lake. There is a nice park for kids and of course a sandy beach. You also get to peer into Canada, watch big boats carrying cargo and wind turbines in the far far distance. The sunrise is a must. My only regret is that I didn't stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2020
Thanks so much for the great review! We just love it here and are glad you did too! We hope to have you’s back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach neighborhood.

Comfortable and well stocked with most of ones needs at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

The house is so charming and is in a perfect location. It is just a very short walk to the beach. There was so much available for our use - kayaks, beach chairs, wagon., beach towels. This was our second time renting this vrbo and we hope to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great owners and neightborhood

My partner and I stayed here for a week with our dog, Loretta. The cabin was exactly as described, and some aspects that made it even better! The yard is small but fenced in, a huge plus for a nervous dog owner. Every person we met on our walks was friendly, kind, and appeared to love dogs. The beach is stunning and quiet, and the house has everything you could possibly want to enjoy it. Maybe our favorite interior feature was the kitchen, which was spacious and modern. Fort Gratiot is a couple of miles away, making it extremely convenient to purchase last minute items or get a bite to eat at one of the small diners. And, for me, having two ice cream parlors less than 10 minutes away was a huge plus! I already miss the Carrot Cake ice cream at Milkhouse and the friendly service at Pepperoni Cow. The whole experience has us thinking about where we want to retire; this was just lovely. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing fall weekend

Our family had a terrific time staying at this house. The location is unbeatable, close to a small private park and beach and Fort Gratiot County Park. After an emotionally draining year, this was exactly the type of vacation we needed. Four adults, one toddler, and our dog fit very comfortably. We found that it had more than enough amenities, especially in the kitchen. We cooked every meal there. At first, it was very windy and cold, but it warmed up. We’d love to stay again next summer if possible when it’s warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage expereience

All was met or exceeded expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home!

Great experience, easy check in/out! Great attention to detail. Loved that everything we needed was available, linens, towels, etc... Very cute and cozy with great location. Can’t wait to go back and stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cabin -- great location

The cozy log-cabin provided everything for a comfortable stay a few steps from the neighborhood beach. It felt at home and relaxing: especially liked the secluded inner-yard. The owners thought of every detail with love and attention. We enjoyed our stay & glad that we found this pearl on Huron lake shore.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2020
Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure to meet you all!! Thanks as well for leaving the cabin in great shape! We hope you return to our little slice of paradise!!

About the host

Hosted by Lori Carnaghi

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We purchased this cottage because we fell in love with the beautiful beach and peaceful community. We love introducing the east side lakeshore to new visitors and repeat guests.

The 'Sunrise Side' of Michigan is really it's best kept secret!

Why they chose this property

We really feel that this is one of the best kept secrets in MI. Lake Huron is amazing providing us with beauty, Petoskey stones, beach glass, boats, freighters, sunrises, kayaking, standup paddling, snorkeling, sand and sun! We are conveniently located near a state and a county park with walking trails, bike paths and great small towns like, Lexington and Marine City. You also have the option of going international with a quick trip to Sarnia for a casino visit or a day trip to Niagara Falls.

Detroit is an hour away which offers a major airport, sporting events and more.

What makes this property unique

There aren't many original lake cabins left, but this one gives you rustic charm with modern amenities. Its a beautiful, peaceful private community and so relaxing. Located just 500 feet from an extensive shoreline where you can walk along the lake for miles.

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