Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

McMillan, MI

Milakokia Lake13 min drive
Seney National Wildlife Refuge23 min drive
Oswald's Bear Ranch41 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bunk bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Our 'Cozy Cottage' is the quintessential UP knotty pine cottage. Quaint and cozy and right on the east shore of Big Manistique Lake, it's the perfect place to enjoy all that Michigan's 4 seasons have to offer. Cozy Cottage is centrally located in the eastern UP so many of the favorite attractions are within an hours drive.

If you're just looking for a place to relax and enjoy the lake, Cozy Cottage has a lakefront deck with ample seating, an outdoor table for dining, and a gas BBQ. There is a fire pit just feet from the shoreline for spectacular sunset views, and there is a stone fireplace inside.

Cozy Cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The cottage has a well equipped kitchen that includes a coffee pot, toaster, crock pot, air fryer and Ninja blender. We have a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system so you don't need to buy bottled water. Full dinnerware is supplied. The spacious dining room seats 6. All bed linens and bath towels are provided as well as all paper products. You will need to bring your own beach towels. We have the Highline Fiberoptics so you’ll have excellent TV viewing in the living room and both bedrooms, and great WIFI for your phones.

We have a dock if you're bringing a boat and we are only 500 feet away from a public launch. Our lot is private to the road and there is space to park your trailers behind the garage. We have 3 kayaks available for guest use and we provide the lifejackets.

If you're visiting in the winter, there is a lean to off the garage for your snow machines.

We love our Cozy Cottage and have vacationed here ourselves before we bought it. We hope you will love it too!

Property manager

Mike & Diane Pedrotte

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking only. Please dispose appropriatel

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

McMillan

Located in McMillan, this cottage is on the waterfront. Newberry Country Club and Birch Point are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Milakokia Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

McMillan, MI

What's nearby

Milakokia Lake - 13 min drive
Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital - 27 min drive
Millecoquins Point - 31 min drive
Oswald's Bear Ranch - 41 min drive

Getting around

Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

Moose du Nord - 7 min drive
Kim's Tally Ho - 4 min drive
The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn - 2 min drive
Chet & Pat's Ice Cream Parlor - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute As A Bug Cottage On The Shores of Big Manistique Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Milakokia Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Newberry Country Club. Lake Michigan and Helen Newberry Joy Hospital are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sasha K.

5 Feb 2024

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

Outstanding little cottage!

We absolutely loved it. So cozy, everything is so well thought off, perfectly stocked with all kinds of utensils and necessities. Lovely view of the lake and great location central to explore the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

29 Oct 2023

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

Perfect place to unwind !!

We fell in love with the Cozy Cottage 3 years ago and it's now our go to spot in the UP. Location is perfect for all kinds of sightseeing being just a short drive away. Good food nearby, and a well stocked kitchen if you want to save some money and do your own cooking. Living room is our favorite spot to relax with a wood-burning fireplace and gorgeous views of the lake complete with breath-taking sunsets. Owners are so easy to work with and truly care about their guests. Stay. You won't be disappointed!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

13 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Our stay at Cozy Cottage was amazing. The attention to detail from the owners is spot on. From the Eddie Bauer flannel sheet, warm blankets, and cream and sugar. There wasn’t anything out of place. I will recommend this property to everyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B.

11 Oct 2023

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

Quick UP Color Tour With Friends

Thank you for a great weekend getaway. The Cozy Cottage did not disappoint. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking to get away and recharge the batteries. I was highly impressed with the well stocked kitchen, a large selection of clean cookware, utensils, and tableware. Everytime we needed something, it was readily available and it just made out stay so much better. Thank you for having us and we hope to be back next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023