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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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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, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
  • Place, Lake Township Park
    ‪2 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
Property # 9611984

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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Map
Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Star Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Township Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ferris State University - 54 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 55 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 57 min drive - 61.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bullet Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Na Tah Ka - ‬9 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.

How much is parking at The Red Door Cottage on Big Star Lake, Sleeps 8!?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

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

Great House Beautiful Lake

The Red Door Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan k.

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

Weekend away

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erine K.

Beautiful spacious cabin on BSL!

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 experience for our family at the red door cabin. Cozy and spacious and had everything we needed to feel at home.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

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

Kayaking & Boating from the Red Door Cottage

We enjoyed kayaking early in the day & boating in the heat of the day. We indulged the bayou experience seeing eagles, herons and river otters & more. It was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

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

Family vacation

Great place to stay-Very clean and the kitchen was very well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay. If we return to Baldwin, we would stay there again. The house is equipped with everything you will need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Holiday weekend

Great location and a beautiful house to celebrate the holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Vacation

Great place for families! Great communication with the owner! Highly recommend for a long weekend getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Lakeside Retreat

A wonderful house just off Big Star Lake. Great amenities, clean house, really appreciate the kayaks that were available. Fantastic place to stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great Spot

Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera H., Sylvania, Lucas

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

Lake vacation

House was great with everything you need. Very quiet and private. We enjoyed boating on the lake and kayaking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

On the bayou

This is an amazing property. Big deck,big yard,nice dock and patio by the water enjoyed our stay. though th
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed staying at this house. Plenty of space in the house and yard. Staying on the bayou was a pretty cool experience too. We docked a pontoon that we had rented and didn't have any issues getting in and out. We even enjoyed a concert on the lake! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kari K.

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

4th of July Cottage time

The cottage was a lovely spot on the gulch. Pictures are very accurate. We very must enjoyed are stay. Only negative was the amount of dog hair on the furniture- hard for my children with allergies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Peaceful setting

We had our kids and grands there for a summer get together. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The lake is beautiful and peaceful. Saw a bald eagle fly right over the dock carrying a fish. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Great location and super clean.

Pictures are exactly what you get. Well kept and super clean. Like new house and newer gas grill. Quick trip from Bayou to lake. Water is a couple feet deep at dock but no worries to get to main lake. Soft bottom mixed with sand lake with lots of Big Fish. The lake is large and most of lake is under 15 foot deep with lots of fish cover. Everyone in group had a great time and house is easy to get to on a paved road. Zero complaints and everything met expectations. For sure great for fishing. May not catch a ton but what was caught was impressive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Total gem!

The home was immaculate! The house did not feel like a rental….it felt like a home! Quality furniture/kitchen supplies/bedding and more. Big Star lake is definitely a hidden gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt V.

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

Wonderful place, would stay again.

We had a wonderful stay, couldn’t have asked for more. Great location, and everything we could have ever needed in one spot. The back channel was peaceful and quite. Not ideal swimming conditions, but easy access to lake, and location to boat launch. Two full sized bathrooms were a pleasant surprise. Already planning a trip for a return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Great Stay!

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: The house was cozy and inviting. We loved the views from the large windows and watching movies by the fireplace. I would recommend this house and it’s as beautiful as the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Red door

Beautiful place only problem is operating the tv
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy V.

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

Great relaxing property!

Beautiful house nestled in quiet area of lake. Loved how dog friendly as well. We sat outside and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, watched birds, and enjoyed northern Michigan. The kayaks were clean and fun to use around the lake area. Yard games a bonus as well! Would definitely recommend house and we plan to stay again. Easy drive to Ludington and Silver Lake which we also did while staying for long weekend. Thanks for a great weekend of family memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

Fantastic relaxing getaway

The cabin is exceptionally clean and well appointed. We were definitely not left wanting regarding cooking, dining and cleaning supplies. Great thoughtful touches such as kayaks, canoes, cornhole, games, books, bluetooth speakers and Smart TVs with Roku guest mode. The location is stuck back in the marshy area of the lake, which may not be ideal for everyone, but there is a dock and you can get a boat in there, so it’s only a short little troll out to the big lake. Not a big deal at all and it ensures a nice quiet experience away from all the lake traffic. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calista Y.

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

Wonderful stay at Red Door Cottage!

Beautiful cottage, spotlessly maintained! 100% as described. Beautiful view of "the bayou" with the fall colors. 2 pair of binoculars available for bird watching was a great perk! We watched a snowy egret AND a bald eagle fishing in the waters...awesome! Only downside was lots of Canadian geese AND tons of their droppings down by the dock and fire ring which made us stay up closer to the house or our dog would have been rolling in it evey day. Hey, nature is nature! They were fun to watch coming in for landings in the bayou!! Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We really enjoyed our week. GPS is correct for this location. Plenty of parking. Very nice house, great condition and very clean. House is stocked well with supplies and kitchen necessities. Great having a washer and dryer. Very nice view of the bayou. Lots of wildlife viewing, especially Canadian Geese which love the lawn, so watch your step. Nice dock for your boat, but take caution on the bayou, it’s very a shallow. Once you get out to the main lake, it’s very nice and plenty of depth. If you like to golf, there is a very nice golf course about 5 minutes away, which they serve breakfast too. You’ll be happy with your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leah M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family trip

We had some difficulty on the first night but ended up having a good stay. On the first night the AC wasn’t working. It was corrected the next day but the first night was rough. The pull out hadn’t been cleaned in a while it was incredibly dusty so we were short a bed. The kitchen was well stocked and so were the games.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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