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Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac

Lakefront holiday home with water park and indoor pool

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac

Our home is located right on the Straits of Mackinac. With scenic views of Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Bridge and the freighters passing, it is the most relaxing getaway. We are located just over a mile away from one of the ferry lines that take you to Mackinac Island and walking distance from the Lumber Jack show. We are right on the water so you have your own beach. The house also come with free access to a local waterpark and discounts to local restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100.00 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please remember all of your belongings and let us know when you have left. Thank you for staying in our home 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

About the area

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Cabin on Straits of Mackinac located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Jack Pine Lumberjack Show. Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 87 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.2/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was great. The view was amazing and the beds were nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, had trouble getting in and the Host answered immediately and helped us out! Amazing view of the lake and bridge, plus it was very clean on the inside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great place for a little va

Great place to vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clara L.

House was very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views . House was just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Great weekender stay with friends

Love this property, very clean, host was super responsive. Being right on the water is so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great view but did not comfortably sleep 6. The sleeper sofa was so uncomfortable a group slept on the floor instead. If you have a group of six be prepared for only 2 queen beds. The proximity to town and view of the water were beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gayle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Its is very dated. Cant close the 1/2 bath door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle Y.

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

Perfect

Beautiful house and love the location and view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikelis B.

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

As pictured

Great location, everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah Jane S.

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

Great location; worked well for our family

We loved the location; easy 15-min bike ride on a lovely packed gravel trail to the ferry! The beach behind the house is rocky, but my kids really enjoyed collecting rocks and feathers on it. Great view of the bridge! The house itself was fine; it worked well for our family. We enjoyed meals on the screen porch right on the water! There were a few things that could use attention: one burner on the stove didn't work, many of the doors & windows were hard to open, the bathroom mirror was missing the middle part...etc. The kitchen was small but functional, though there isn't much in the way of cooking implements; plan simple meals or bring your own cooking stuff. The house was pretty clean, though some of the dishes had food residue. Overall, the house worked well for my family of 5, though it could benefit from some simple updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Birthday weekend trip

After reading the reviews I was a little worried on booking, but I was like hey everyone has a different experience. The house was very clean! Our favorite view was from the backyard/sunroom. Nothing beats that beautiful view! The only thing bad that I have to say is if you like a little night pizza to snack on bring your own pizza cutter! But otherwise our stay was wonderful. The host communicated back with us in a timely manner. I would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Starting with the good great location and view. It was clean. The bad.. In the bathroom off the kitchen, the door did not close all the way/blocked by the washing machine, so it made going to the bathroom uncomfortable. The fridge in the kitchen stopped working correctly Saturday night, not keeping stuff cold. The screens in the three season room had rips, that let bugs in. several weeks before we arrived I aske Jodi for a phone number in there was issues. She did not provide one, SO If left me to believe I was a introruption of her day and not a important part of her day. Most of the lawn chairs are broken.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassie H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The view is amazing and made this a memorable stay. The view cannot be beat and was lovely. However there are some important things to know, especially if planning to stay with a family and cook: inside fridge doesn't work, no dishwasher (or dishsoap), water smells and tastes like sulfur, heater is very noisy waking up kiddos, pull out bed missing many springs so adults wouldn't be able to use, garage is not connected to the opener so you can't use it to park your car. There is a fridge in the garage that saved our food but wish the one in the house warned us with a sign at least as this seems to be an ongoing problem. Overall a deep cleaning, having some maintenance done to the property and updating furniture could make this worth 500 a night minimum. We appreciate the discount but weren't quite sure what we were getting into.There was a surprise pool included at a local hotel which was nice and had a lazy river and hot tub. The slides were all shut down there and also in need of maintenance but it was a nice perk we didn't expect. Thankful for that and the view. Linens and towels were clean which was also nice. I grew up in an old house and know they are harder to keep up but this one needs some attention. Heater servicing and perhaps water heater servicing would go a long way to making this a more enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We got there to no heat and a garage smelling like gas. The house was very cold we left and got a hotel. Very disappointed will never go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Run down

Everything in the cottage feels about 40 years old, and very low quality. Cheap blinds do not block out light, no hand towels or washcloths in kitchen, powder room is right off kitchen with a door that won't close because the washing machine is too big so if someone is in the kitchen you have zero privacy in the bathroom. Dirty old couch and throw pilliws, filthy, broken outdoor chairs etc. I message the owner asking where I might find some kitchen towels or paper towel.She responded by leaving 1 roll of the cheapest paper towel on the dirty floor of the garage for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer B.

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

Great location if you’re not picky about details

Beautiful location on the water but the cabin needs a lot of updating. The outside light as well as the garage light were both burnt out, making our checking in after dark tricky. The kitchen had minimal supplies (no oven mitts), the stove is very old and outdated (the text on the knobs is even worn away), and the refrigerator did not keep things cold. You couldn’t close the door to the half bath, the washing machine was in the way. The tv signal was in and out regularly. The slider doors on the porch (to exit to the backyard) were difficult to slide. And overall cleanliness was not 100% (some dusty surfaces). If you’re only sleeping there, not huge issues, but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David F.

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

SPECTACULAR LOCATION ! ! !

We loved our stay here ! Your backyard is Lake Huron ! 40' away from the back door. View also includes Mackinac Island and you're just a short drive from Mackinaw City and Lake Michigan. House is very well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I will start by saying that the location and views from the property were great! However the entire property is grossly outdated. I’d say everything in the home is 40 years old. The price for the 5 days was outlandish especially for the condition of the property. The pull out bed in the living room is almost unusable as my small child sunk down into it so badly we had to stick pillows under the mattress so we wasn’t on the floor. The blinds are only half there so there is no blind in that room to make it conducive to sleep in. The 1/2 bath door doesn’t close due to the washer. The sunroom doors were covered in cobwebs and didn’t slide so you have to walk all the way around the house. There’s a stack of chairs outside. All but 2 of them are busted. The 2 that aren’t are so filthy you have to put a towel on it to use it. The fridge inside doesn’t keep anything cold. The one in the garage works ok. Stove is so outdated that there’s no way to know what setting the burner is on because it’s all worn off. The water stinks horribly so buy bottled water to drink (we have well water at home). I was very disappointed as we’ve used VRBO multiple times and had a nice stay. This one really missed the mark.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

Cabin on lake Huron

Overall, it was a excellent stay. My only complaint would’ve been windows ability to open and close without struggling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael V.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
PROPERTY ADVERTIZED WAS OLDER THAN I THOUGHT. UNIT HAD CLOSED UP FOR QUITE AWHILE, NOT AIRED OUT. BEDS & MATTRESSES WERE OLD, BUT OK TO SLEEP ON, COUCH WAS AN OLD BROKEN FOLD-OUT BED, THE FRAME SANK IN THE MIDDLE. HAD TO SHOVE A CUSHION SO YOU COULD WATVH TV.. ESPECIALLY WHEN SLEEPING, TOO.THE THE KITCHEN WAS OK, BUT NEEDED UPDATED .COOKWARE. THE HALF BATH WAS TOO SMALL AND YOU COULDN'T SHUT THE DOOR BECAUSE OF THE NEW OVERSIZED WASHER. LIGHTING IS POOR AND ALSO NEEDS UPDATING. THERE WERE SOME SHORTS IN ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WHICH ALL THE WIRING SHOULD BE CHECKED BY A LICENSE ELECTRICIAN. THE BEDROOMS WERE SMALL,OLD, AND STUFFY. DIDN'T COOK ANY MEALS THERE. GARAGE DOOR WAS LOCKED SO YOU COULDN'T RAISE IT TO BRING IN SUPPLIES. DRIVEWAY WAS A SINGLE LANE SO WE HAD TO CONSTANTLY MOVE VEHICLES AROUND, WHAT DREW ME TOTHE PROPERTY WAS ITS CLOSENESS TO THE BAY. VERY BEAUTIFUL WATCHING THE SHIPPING, MACKINAC ISLAND AND THE BRIDGE LITE UP AT NIGHT. OVERALL THE PRICE WAS TOO STEE[ FOR THE OLD ACCOMADATIONS FOR 3 DAYS. WHAT I DID'N'T KNOW AT THE TIME WAS THAT MACKINAW CITY HAD BEEN BUILT UP SO NICLY WITH MOTELS EVERYWHERE, WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOT CHEEPER AND MORE MODERN.. I'M REALLY DISAPPOINTED IN VRBO FOR NOT CHECKING OUT THIS PROPERTY. I THINK YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BREAKING TIES THESE PEOPLE AS THEY LIVE IN MANSIONS DOWN THE BLOCK. NEIGHBORS SAY THEY NEVER DO ANYTHING TO THE CABIN.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Enjoyed our stay. Property was just right for what we needed. Entryway was dark. Security code was not clearly visible. Other than that it was great and we would use this same property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun S.

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

Great views !

The house was clean and very close to the ferry pick up point ! Jodi was kind and helpful if we had questions . Beach is right on the backyard with beautiful views from the porch. you have free access to the bridge vista beach too ! That’s an added plus when you stay here . I would stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day

Can't beat the view. Nice place, I'd stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy G.

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

Amazing views

Great views, needs updating badly,bedroom windows don't open, back sun porch sliding doors and screens need repaired, sleeper sofa not functional, beds were comfortable and clean, kitchen stove not working properly. ,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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