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The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!

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Dock on the Bayou - Dock on the Bayou with views of the Lake
Kayaks and canoe for your use - Kayaks and canoe for your use
Main Floor Living Area - Main Floor Living Area with Gas Fireplace and Smart TV.
Main Floor Living Space - Main Floor Living Area showing open floor plan into the kitchen and dining area and stairway to the Loft
Main Floor Living Area - Main floor living area with sleeper sofa, two swivel chairs, gas fireplace and views of deck and Bayou

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Big Star Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cecilia Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Other Space 1

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!

Your perfect getaway starts here when you step into The Red Door Cottage! This open loft style home features panoramic views of the Big Star Lake Bayou through the large two story picture windows. The Red Door Cottage is a cozy family vacation residence with a private site directly on the bayou of Big Star Lake, which is an all sports lake, offering great fishing, boating and swimming. You will have full access to the private dock for your boat as well as access to 4 standard Kayaks, 1 Tandem Kayak, and a canoe for full family fun! Lifejackets are also provided. The Cottage boasts a gourmet kitchen for those vacationers who love to cook, gorgeous wood cabinets, a dishwasher, and eat in bar seating. Accommodations for 8 guests include the Master bedroom with a luxurious king bed, the loft with additional king bed and twin bed and 3 twin beds on the lower level walkout. For your comfort, we also provide central air and WiFi with streaming. Pets are welcome! Additional fee of $100/pet will apply. 2 pet maximum, please send inquiry for more than 2 pets to secure approval prior to booking.

The Red Door Cottage provides the perfect setting for year-round activities or just relaxing and enjoying the seasonal splendor of northern Michigan. The Red Door has it all: water frontage, beautiful views, a fire pit, a gas grill, and a deck overlooking it all for relaxing at day’s end while enjoying spectacular sunsets! Sit back, relax and enjoy your time on Big Star Lake.

Nearby attractions include access points to Pere Marquette River, a world renowned trout stream and great for canoeing and kayaking, as well as a Trailhead to the North Country National Scenic Trail. The public boat launch on Big Star Lake is only a 1/4 mile away. The town of Baldwin is approximately 15 minutes away and Ludington is approximately 45 minutes away.

NOTE: The bayou frontage is not suitable for swimming but is perfect for docking your boat. However, there are lots of great swimming areas accessible by boat!

No Smoking
No Parties or Large Events
For security purpose only, there is a Blink Doorbell located on the front door of the cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest, while Shrine of the Pines and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like birdwatching.
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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Star Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cecilia Lake - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Basford Lake - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Shrine of the Pines - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bullet Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Odd Fellow and Rebecca Camp - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Star Lake. Lake Township Park and Honeymoon Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by West Shore Vacation Properties

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