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Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown

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Exterior
Living area
Exterior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown

Walk the DNR trail located next to the home to downtown area and restaurants, or grill at home. Free access to indoor water park 1/2 block away and 2400' of private sandy beach. Home is new and in a quiet secluded setting off of the main road, but within walking distance to downtown. Front and rear porches provide great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.

Property manager

Jodi

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please return the keys to the Days Inn Lakeview (same place you received the keys) Thank you and safe travels!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 Registration Number Not available

About the area

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, this holiday home is on a lake. 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 Huron and Lake Michigan. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown?

As of 10 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown on 11 Aug 2025 start from AU$620.98, 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.

Is Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk To The Lake, Beach, Indoor Waterpark And Downtown located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

6.0
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 87 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

7.0/10

Check-in

6.2/10

Communication

5.8/10

Location

5.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shaun J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its better than sleeping in a tent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edwina E.

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

Good place

Overall good place but it is a bit odd to get to and needs some updated furniture and definitely more kitchen supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chanda A.

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

Nice place - but bring the unexpected

The property is nice, clean, and secluded. There were no salt and pepper, no spices, and no knives for dicing. Though it’s a house, you’ll need to bring things you typically wouldn’t. The check in process should be much easier than going to a hotel and picking up the key. Start with getting WiFi to the place and using a ring camera door bell as well as a key lock pad for easy check in. It was a good experience. But a one and done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

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

Beautiful Big House in Mackinaw

We loved the house. It was very clean and roomy. This house was built to be lived in. What a great location for a day visit to Macinaw Island or bridge access and northern Michigan. Some highlights: Red Tail Fox in back yard, Extra cedar sun room ( favorite morning coffee place), very comfortable beds and furnishings, Very Very clean, Fire pit with lots of outdoor seating, full kitchen, terrific master bedroom with spa tub and big walk-in showers. Easy to check-in, out and to find. As they say, bring your own entertainment and hot spot. WiFi in the area was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could be nice.

Beautiful home, but very neglected. What a shame, you can tell at one time this was a very nice home, but looks very neglected in recent times. Beautiful location, but awful trying to get to it. It needs a dedicated drive and not share with the laundry facility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe T.

Disliked: Communication, location

Horrible location and literally no amenities

House smelled musty, heat stopped working, furniture is not comfortable, no internet, no TV service, no hot water at first either. House is located next to the industrial cleaning facility that does all the laundry for the hotels.It is secluded, which is nice, and right near downtown Mackinaw City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esther S.

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

Terrible Decision

The rental was a disappointment. First off, the key has to be picked up from a hotel, why not install a lock with a push button code? Because someone has to EXPLAIN how to find the house which is situated at the end of some wonky dirt road near some giant city laundry, and even WITH the explanation, it’s hard to find. Then the AC didn’t work and the place was hot and stuffy. When an email was sent, no response. The next morning a partial refund was requested due to the nonfunctional AC unit. Only then was there a quick response saying no refund. I’m filing a complaint. Plus I personally don’t think Jodi is a real person but that the place is rented by some company. Don’t stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick G.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

This place shouldn't be listed

I'm regretful to say that this was the worst property I've ever stayed at :( My 48 hours in Mackinaw for a family vacation were often interrupted by me trying to get ahold of the host, or finding some new deficiency with the home.No place is perfect, but the owner was nearly unreachable, multiple questions over the VRBO app, text messages, and 3 phone calls were returned about every 18 hours with no empathy or apologies. Issues:- Checked in 15 minutes late as the property wasn't ready for us- No wifi- No laundry detergent - No dishwasher detergent- 1 bathroom didn't have any toilet paper, and no additional supply on hand- a broken office chair- leaking kitchen sink- a towel rack that'd fall at the slightest touch- wear and tear throughout the house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy P.

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

Would stay again

We enjoyed our time here and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

becky P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I never would have booked this if the 1 and 2 star reviews had been available. Shame on you VRBO ( ill be using your competitor from now on) ! I’ve never given a bad review and I book quite a bit, but here goes. You get the key at the Days (should have been a clue to the quality) we got terrible directions and went back. The clerk called someone else who was very snippy. We tried again and by driving through woods past dark warehouses in a place that at night did not seem to be a road, we got there. I would say it was Days inn clean, but there was NOTHING. else. TV in every room and NONE OF THEM worked. (Guys would have like to watch bball and it was raining so outdoor activities were out) And NO WI-FI! Kitchen was stocked terribly! Pans I wouldn’t even put in a garage sale. A 5-cup coffee pot ( probably from the Days Inn). Plates and cups ok, but no glasses and cutlery was really janky. Overall — felt like I stayed at a broke down Days Inn at Four Seasons price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth D.

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

Deceiving - Do not boom

The write up on this house and pictures are deceiving. The house is not new. It is located in a warehouse area off a main road and very difficult to find. The furniture in the photos have mostly been replaced with older, worn furniture. The bed coverings are in accurate as well. The kitchen is minimally stocked. There weren’t even kitchen towels to wash and dry dishes. We had to air out the house upon entering because of the strong cleaning product smell.There were no instructions upon arrival or departure. The only communication from the host was to pick and drop off the keys from the Days Inn. The road in front of the house was under construction and very loud when we arrived. They worked until about 8 pm. The host neglected to mention this in our communication prior to arrival.Finally…I sent a not to the host with most of this sane feedback. I did not receive a response. I do not recommend this home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla A.

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

Cozy

The house was nice and clean and the host responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Aaron S.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

The location is terrible

This house is located off a road that appears to be owned by a hotel. The house is directly next to warehouses and some type of linen cleaning facility. This house will not allow you to feel like your on vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deryll & Rochelle F.

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

Good place to Stay

Quiet. Relaxing close to attractions Enjoyed great family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chaz U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Roomy house.

Nice house, a little tricky to find though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson C.

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

Nice space for a group

The stay was fine, no complaints. Although the directions to locate the house need to be updated, it was hard to find. (Google Maps doesn’t take you to the actual home.)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Arun Kumar S.

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

Creepy location with back door locks Not working

No Internet! I have messaged host asking for the internet info but no response before the cancellation period. Back doors locks were not locking, ended up moving the couches against the doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

Mackinac City

The property was very clean and well maintained. I think the only thing that I would have liked that wasn't provided was an internet connection.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Great Michigan getaway with a private setting

Our family of mostly adults and a couple children had a wonderful stay. There was enough seating for eating and lots of room outdoors for plane and s’mores at the campfire. The bedding was comfortable and the bathrooms were adequate and well stocked. The location was nice and private for hanging our hammock. And stargazing at night. You are 1 to 2 miles away from everything needed at downtown Mackinac city very close to the ferry, hiking/biking trail and all this area offers. We couldn’t get the dishwasher to work, but that was not that big of a deal. Their washer and dryer worked great. We brought some of her own entertainment to connect to their TV living room is a little dated, but it gives you a nice cabin feel. I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle N.

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

Not a happy camper

The house was hard to find due to linen company sharing driveway, and construction comp. Did not feel like home. Plug in heaters to warm entire house, broken faucet, dirty yard, no way to make meals with old/dirty pots/pans. Whole house was not clean at all, smells musty. No extra blankets for kids. This house needs tlc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

House was nice but...

The house itself was very nice. Outside needs some work. Shrubs and plants surrounding the house are all overgrown. The kitchen is very poorly stocked. Only a couple pots and pans, no dish soap or dishwasher soap, no spices or seasonings for cooking. Also no kitchen knives. Made it very hard to cook meals. None of the antennae TVs worked. Communication was nonexistent. Never heard from the host on checking in until the afternoon before arrival and then it was just an email stating where we could pick up the key. No check in or check out instructions. Very hard to find the house. You have to drive through by a commercial laundry to find the house. It isn't seen from the highway and there is no house number sign by the highway. Won't be staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

TERRIBLE STAY

House was in the middle of nowhere. It was hard to find the house. It was next to a laundry industrial facility. Once we got to the house it was not off the lake and couldn't see the lake. The house was dirty and smelled bad. The carpet was nasty, and it was stains on the toilets. The house does not have WIFI. An overall dump. Never again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ken M.

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

Bad place to stay.

The worst we have experienced in more than 15 years of using VRBO. Should be delisted. Poorly furnished. Inadequate kitchen pans/utensils. No cable and internet which was not apparent until you booked and made the first payment. No extra toilet paper. No soap in the bathrooms. No dish detergent or dishwasher detergent. No laundry detergent. All people we dealt with we’re rude. Don’t stay there!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tiffannie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Bad First Impression

Property is owned by a motel chain so you get the VBRO look with the motel experience. You have to pick the keys up from a different motel and when we did, they didnt have the keys. They were still cleaning the place and told us that when we get there the cleaners would give us the keys. When we arrived we had to wait 30 minutes past check in for them to finish up and give us the keys and leave which was difficult after a long drive and antsy kids in the car. Once we were in the house, I can say its as lovely as pictured and we were comfortable. Only three complaints - 1) the floors were very dirty/sticky which is strange cus the place smelled clean. Its almost as if when the floor was washed last, the soap was left to dry instead of being mopped up. 2) there are several exterior doors (6 I believe) and all of them were left unlocked upon our arrival. Had I not thought to check all of them, we wouldve went to sleep with doors open. 3) The listing says that the property is lakeside and has a communal pool - neither is true. The lake is across the 4-lane road (house is set back into the woods a bit) and if there is a pool I imagine its the pool at one of the owned motels and were never provided instructions to access it. Tips for finding the location - Directly across from Sun Beach and Northwinds Motel (look for large green campground billboard). Take an immediate right and drive past the all industrial cleaning buildings all the way down.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katie L.

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

You don't want to stay here.

The location of this property is super awkward and not appealing. Its directly next to a municipal laundry facility that you have to drive around to get to the house because there are always trucks blocking the driveway. There was construction happing directly next to the house which woke us up on a Sunday morning. The house is not well stocked, cheap everything, stains and dirt all over the carpet, the bathroom rugs look as if they have never been cleaned. None of the tv remote controls had batteries. The heat was not working when we arrived. It was 50 degrees in the house and we had to deal with a maintenance man to get it fixed. The upstairs shower did not work so all 6 of us had to share the grimey shower on the first floor. This is at the top of the list for worst rental experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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