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“Dutch Harbor”-Mack City, November reduced nightly rate and 2 night minimum

Cottage with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Lake Huron

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Exterior detail
View from Marest- back porch entry
Front door
A comfortable place to read and relax on the spacious deck.
Kitchen as seen from living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“Dutch Harbor”-Mack City, November reduced nightly rate and 2 night minimum

This cozy cottage is the largest of 3 on a large wooded lot on the west side of town. Outside is a park like setting with firepits, charcoal grill, and outdoor seating. A large deck is perfect for family meals or just relaxing. It was completely renovated in 2013 (with smaller updates since) with a cottage theme in color and décor. The full kitchen includes a dishwasher and is equipped to prepare all your meals. It has 1 1/2 baths which include a washer and dryer. There are 2 bedrooms- each has a queen bed. The living room has a tv with cable, books and games. (NOTE- the loft is no longer available for sleeping). The cheery back porch has a day bed with trundle- perfect for reading or taking a nap. This comfortable cottage is well suited for families of all ages, couples, and business travelers as internet is included. An added benefit is that all 3 cottages on this large property can be rented for larger groups/families.
There is much to see and do with in walking distance- from shops, restaurants and ferries to Mackinac Island to beaches and hiking trails. And just a short drive away is The Headlands (a dark sky park), Wilderness State Park, M119 Tunnel of Trees, and the famous Mackinac Bridge leading to the beautiful Upper Peninsula.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No 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

About the area

Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City is home to this cottage. 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 Michigan and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “Dutch Harbor”-Mack City, November reduced nightly rate and 2 night minimum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Dutch Harbor”-Mack City, November reduced nightly rate and 2 night minimum ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Dutch Harbor”-Mack City, November reduced nightly rate and 2 night minimum ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Dutch Harbor”-Mack City, November reduced nightly rate and 2 night minimum located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and reasonable price. Clean and cozy place with plenty of outdoor space to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY K.

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

Great Lakes Road Trip

The cottage and outside space is beautiful and exceeded our expectations. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce T.

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

Vacation Fun

What an adorable cabin. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. The cabin was nice and clean. Our only “room for improvement “ is the living room furniture was miserably uncomfortable and needs to be upgraded. We would stay again. Overall better than expected. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Sisters trip!

The property was just like the photos online! We had colder weather so we didn’t get to use the deck. The cabin was walking distance to almost everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about Dutch Harbor cottage. It was adorable and spotless with so much attention to detail. We have to accommodate special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free) so do most meals ourselves to also stay “budget friendly” which is why I SO appreciated the nice quality cookware! Not the usual hodgepodge of peeling teflon coated pans that we find in other places we’ve stayed. The location was convenient to everything we wanted to do. Walking distance to cute shops, and the ferry to Mackinac Island. However, we drove 15 minutes across the bridge to St. Ignace to take the “Classic” ferry since we had 4 Adult tickets to buy and even with the parking and tolls, we saved over 40, plus we wanted to check out St. Ignace and experience the bridge anyway. The only thing I would have changed is I wish we had booked a longer stay. Next time!Be sure to check out the photo book in the cottage detailing the renovation. You’ll be amazed!
Best spot to relax and read a book.
Lovely outdoor area.
Last night around the fire pit
Short drive to the Mackinac Bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Convenient location

Enjoyed our stay and very convenient place to stay. Cottage was as pictured and clean. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri M., Clarkston, MI

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

End of summer stay

Property was just as described. Clean and updated. Would definitely stay again! Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee L., Melbourne Beach

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

a quiet, peaceful home in a great location. Walked everywhere

Website description and picture 100% accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Charming Cabin

This remodeled cabin was not only comfortable but tastefully decorated. The outdoor deck provided a peaceful spot amidst the beautiful flowers and hosta. The beach was several blocks away… beautiful sunsets. This was an ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle R.

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

Dutch Harbor

The cottage was exactly as described. Nicely decorated with every utensil, dish, and pan you would ever need! We will surely be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

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

Perfect cottage for the family

My daughter, two granddaughters and I enjoyed staying at the cottage between sightseeing in the city, island and go over the bridge to the up. There was enough space for the four of us after a busy day. Location was fabulous to go across the Mackinaw bridge to spend time in the UP or go to Mackinaw Island and walk to Mackinaw City to all the shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

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

Fall break getaway

Nice location within walking distance. House had everything we needed. Disappointed water from fridge did not work and we had an issue with fruit flies.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

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

Mackinac City Cottage

Clean, great location, adequate for our family of 5. Nice deck, good to have more than one bathroom and access to washer/dryer. The loft ladder is tall and at a steep pitch. We did not use that area; our kids were not comfortable on the ladder and it would have been dangerous for any night time bathroom trips. Drawbacks: Beds, couch, and chairs were NOT comfortable. It didn't bother the kids, but the adults lacked a good night sleep the whole week. Some of the dishes were not clean when taking them off the shelf.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gwen W.

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

Cute, private cottage & close to all the action!

Our family of 6 enjoyed staying at this cozy, quiet cottage! If we ever visit the area again, we will be sure to rent the same cottage, along with the other 2 properties behind the cottage (all owned by the same people) and invite extended family! The cottage was small, but decorated nicely with enough beds for everyone. It is hard to tell in the pictures posted by the owners, but the twin beds in the upstairs loft are actually real twin beds....just make sure whomever chooses to sleep up there isn't afraid of a steep ladder. Lol. The railing was secure, however! I probably wouldn't let little ones up in the loft because of the ladder, but it was perfect for my teenagers! The laundry/half bath came in quite handy, and the other full bathroom was used every night. The owners informed us to spread out our showers so that we all would have plenty of hot water, but it was never an issue for us. We did as they suggested and it worked out great! This cottage is a short walk to the tourist shops, local grocery, and ferry in Mackinaw City. The two older teenagers walked to town quite a bit in the evenings for a post-dinner walk. We cooked our meals in the cottage kitchen quite a bit, and had almost everything we needed. The only thing I would suggest is a better quality skillet, and maybe more grilling tools and a bucket for the ashes from the grill (there was only one grilling utensil). The fire pit was also a great addition that we made sure to use! Seriously though, I am pretty picky and this place was great! You can tell the owners care about their cottage and their guests. As far as things to do, we took the Star Line Ferry to Mackinaw Island one day and walked around, took a carriage ride, rode bikes, shopped and ate. Another day we went to the church around the corner (again within walking distance), visited McGulpin Point and enjoyed the view of the Straits of Mackinaw and skipped rocks, took an afternoon dip in the clear waters found at First (?) Beach at Wilderness State Park, threw axes in the Mackinaw City shopping center (the kids and hubby loved that!), ate at Rusted Spoke Brewing (smoked wings are amazing!), and took a drive over the Mackinaw Bridge just out of curiosity (and discovered that side of the bridge is more for the serious nature lovers...fishing, boating, etc.). All in all, it was a nice, short trip. We would definitely recommend staying at this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

marilyn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and homey.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed spending time at the Firepit and walking the neighborhood. Very close to shop and Ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dutch Harbor was a great cottage for our annual girls weekend! The location was perfect! Very close to everything. Kitchen had what we needed. Having one and a half bathrooms was very nice. We used all the bedrooms and the trundle bed up front and all were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Nice and clean. So many personal touches made our stay enjoyable. I loved all the outdoor seating. Bed and furniture were very comfortable. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GNan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Prompt response from property manager. Walking distance to restaurants, ferry, fort, downtown Mackinac City. Quick easy access to the bridge and UP.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

belinda l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect and exactly like the photos
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Your cottage is just what we needed. Comfortable just a great place to be. Enjoy Mackinaw city the downtown was fabulous. And going to Mackinac Island. Thank you again for wonderful time. We plan on coming back next fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

beverly l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage has lots of character and everything needed for our 3 day stay. It was especially nice to look through the photo album to see the beginning and end remodel project which was nicely done by Todd and Jackie. Lots of attention to detail. The cottage was very clean and with abundant basic supplies. Excellent cottage stay. Thank you Todd and Jackie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. Close to everything, yet far enough removed to feel peaceful and quiet. The house was so cozy and comfortable. If only every location could be this enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful house and we loved every bit of it. If we come back to this area again, you will be our first look because we enjoyed this house so much! It was clean and the host took well care of it. It was our home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Owners had everything you need. Very cute decor. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Todd and Jacki VanHuis

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We bought this property in 2011 after riding by (and ignoring) it for years. Then we spent the next 22 months gutting and remodeling all 3 cottages ourselves in our "spare time" as we live 4 hours away down state. We wanted a place we could enjoy with our children who were growing up and would be bringing spouses and their families up north someday.
This place brings us lots of joy as we spend time in our favorite places in Michigan- Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island with our favorite people.

Why they chose this property

This property gave us the rooms we wanted to have family and friends stay with us, the space to be outside and have campfires while being just a short walk to town. We are close to the action, but have our own quiet getaway.

What makes this property unique

With 3 cottages on one large property, family can stay with us but have their own cottage. A group of veterans and their wives was able to stay here for a reunion- with a total of 5 bedrooms and daybed on the back porch of one cottage this group had a great week together. The large oaks and maples provide shade and beauty.

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