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Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.

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A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a sink, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk with a computer, and a lamp.
A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a lamp.
A wooden cabin bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack.
A single-story house with a blue door and white siding.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.

Experience Mackinaw City like a local in this 2-bedroom cottage. The beautiful interior features 2 queen beds, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep for guests. With amenities like internet, heating, and AC, you'll have everything you need for a tremendous stay. Only a short distance from local attractions, this cozy retreat is the perfect home base for your vacation. It is located right in the heart of downtown. Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest local spots like the Dixie Saloon and Sheplers ferry that are right across the street.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 make sure you have all your belongings and let us know when you have left. Safe travels!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4643314vb
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

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 Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2-bedroom pet friendly cottage, right by ferry in Mackinaw City. located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this cottage is steps away from Mackinaw Crossings and Lake Huron. Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion and Wawatam Park are just steps away.

Reviews

5.2
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 40 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Check-in

5.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

5.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Keep your expectations low.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is excellent. Easy walk to the main downtown area. The house does not have a living room and the kitchen is very small and there is no room to sit at the table to eat or play games. The shelving has mold in the kitchen and there are cobwebs and dust on the floor. The beds are comfortable. The entry keypad is difficult to work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming two bedroom cottage, walking distance to everything. Just as advertised. Literally, just across the street to Dixie Saloon, Sheplers ferry and all of down town. Clean, comfortable cozy cottage with new stove, coffee and well stocked linens. Large yard to sit and relax or toss beanbags if you brought them. We were thrilled with this gem and will book again. If there was anything to complain about: 1. Checking in- housekeeper said it wasn't ready at 4 and she needed time - not an issue for us, we were hungry and just walked to Dixie Saloon for dinner. 2. Noise in alley behind cottage- pancake chef restaurant employees take breaks in the alley and delivery/ garbage truck pickups etc. But neither of these are controlled by owner and both are minimal issues for the cost. Great spot family or couples. Would 100% recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Just disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This property is in a great location if you are thinking of going to mackanic island Its also within walking distance of restaurants and shoppingON THE OTHER HANDIT IS IN AN AWFULL LOCATIONIT SITS IN FRONT OF KEYHOLE BAR AND GRILLYOU HAVE NOISE RIGHT BY YOUR BEDROOM WINDOWLOUD MUSIC SCREAMING PEOPLE ANDTHEN TO TOP IT ALL OF THEY GET DELIVERY AT 5.30 AMA LOUD TRUCK SITS BASICLY RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR BEDROOM WINDOW RUNNING WITH A VERY LOUD ENGINEAND PEOPLE SCREAMING TO ONE ANOTHER ,BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT HEAR EACH OTHER OVER THE SOUND OF THE TRUCKThe refrigerator is tinyHolds nothing bigAnd you get a second even more tiny fridge in the bedroom that has a door!!Second bedroom has no doorTV is all taped upThere are hardly any wall socketsThere for what there is is overloaded sockets scarry The Bedrooms are tightHard to walk besides the bedBathroom is tinyAnd gets super hotBecause there is no ventalation at allOnly posetieve thing about the bathroomIs the shower headBottom of shower was not only dirtyStained upIt also moved when you stepped in and out of the showerThere is no livingroom No hang out placeHated that
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
If only I could show you the pictures I took……Dirty, broken, stains, no water at bathroom faucet.etc etc
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place that was clean and had soft beds! Such a convenient place to stay for everything Mackinaw.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice small cabin! Was great for what we needed it for! Perfect location and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We booked this place back in February. Got a decent rate on it. We're supposed to check in at 4:00 didn't get to go in there until 20 after 4:00 because of the cleaning crew. The hostess called me a liar about it and then didn't answer me the rest of the week. We had no TV even though it says there was two TVs neither one of them worked. The amenities of a pool and hot tub are not on the premises you have to go down the road to another motel!!! The place is moldy and falling apart!The only positive thing I can say about this place is it's a good location if you want to explore Mackinaw City. Because everything is in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unit had not been cleaned when we arrived to check-in. It was late and the host did not respond for an hour. By that time, we had booked another room for the night. Host did not respond to request to return compensation.Unit is in a very run-down, possibly abandoned, road-side motel. The unit itself has very little space. You can find much better lodging close by for much cheaper pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. May need to add a new stove but other than that we liked it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing location, right next to Island Ferry and shops

We needed a nice economical option for our family on a road trip and this was a great fit. Seems very newly built though the structure is older. Basic amenities and needs covered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was all around bad nothing as was described. No heat when we arrived which was fixed. No tv was working the shower didn’t work so no showers for us to use , no toliet paper given either who wants to go get toilet paper on vacation. There’s no host to communicate with. The place was dirty all around live bugs all over inside just gross. People around us all had issues also. Overall not a good experience. Would like a partial refund not sure how to go about that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
I don't think the location could get any better! Right downtown behind the shops, right next to the bakery and coffee shop. This was the perfect little cabin to stay at. Nice and clean, two AC units that kept it nice and cool. We would definitely plan to stay here again. We also had access to a pool which was a huge hit with my kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Weekend Stay

The inside of the property was cute. Bathroom cabinets and kitchen could use updating. The hot water barely worked, and the heat did not work. Nights were chilly. The outside of the property needs major cleanup. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location was ideal to explore upper Michigan, lower Michigan and of course the Island via ferry. The cabin was clean and appealing with the woodwork walls and comfortable beds. I couldn't get hot water out of either sink, but the shower provided it. The kitchen could use bowls (for soup) and perhaps a knife to prep food. Otherwise it was a cabin adventure I expected. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a cheap place to stay by the Mackinaw ferries then this is a good spot. It was clean when we got there and most things worked as should. The only things that did not work was the WiFi and the bathroom sink which wasn’t a big deal. There are definitely a few spiders and other bugs running around in there but it’s not bad at all. The keypad on the door is a little touchy and it takes some practice to get good at it. This cabin is also on the property of an old motel so it can be a little confusing finding it at first. I didn’t communicate much with the owner, but I didn’t really have to as all my needs were met. I would caution using this spot if you have more than 2 people because I can imagine it would get crowded. It’s a super small cabin with one bathroom so just keep that in mind. It is also right by an alley which gets noisy at night when shopkeepers are throwing trash out etc. The phone number that is on the listing should probably be updated because when I tried to call it said disconnected. This space could also maybe use an outdoor fire pit or somewhere to congregate outside because there really isn’t a spot for that. Overall it was a good stay and did the trick!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Tiny and no water heater or source of hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, location
Says it's good for 4 people. Only 2 people can sit at the table. Only 1 room has a tv that kinda works but blacks out often. Only 1 room has a dresser for clothing and nowhere to hang up coats. Not impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
It was a lot smaller than expected. Wifi didnt work and neither tv would work. Messaged staff about it and they said they would send someone, but no one came. Location was very nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
2 of the windows did not lock, screens were ripped or missing, host did not reply to 2 separate phone calls from VRBO and 2 others since then, there was a loose board at the entrance, the stove was gross, there was no bedroom door on one of the bedrooms, we couldn't figure out the heater (it ended up getting extremely hot before we did), there was no hot water. In addition, VRBO has refused our request for a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
When we got there we realized that the main heater wasn't working (either the thermostat or the heater itself), but there was a plug in heater in the bedroom. When I contacted the host about the issue, they never respond. On the 2nd night we discovered mice getting in through a loose brick on the outside of the cabin and getting in. The beds were comfortable and cozy, but some repairs should be made.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
NO PRIVACY!!Bathroom door could not close because the door and frame did not match. First bedroom had no door. Second bedroom door would not close, then fell off. NO COMMON AREA, except for 4 foot by 9 foot kitchen area. Host has not tended to any of the other comments (TV turns on with options, but none of the options work, Internet not accessible, unclean kitchen.)No tub, shower only.GREAT LOCATION!! Newly renovated with exception of doors and kitchen. I will NEVER stay here again.
No cooking for us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place was so filthy that we did not even stay there and had to rent 2 hotel rooms!!! They will not give us a refund. It was grosse! There was no cleaning that was going to help the situation and should be inspected by the county and condemned!! I will never trust this site again!! I am turning in for fraud!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very run down home which was part of run down motel. Kitchen stove filthy. Didn’t trust using anything in the kitchen. No bedroom door in one bedroom. Bathroom door doesn’t close. No living room. Luckily the weather was nice so we were able to sit outside on step and on towels in grass. No response to multiple emails. Beds comfortable. On site housekeeper Warren saved the day with reassurance we would hear from manager by 3 PM on day of arrival for access to home. Glad we were able to see him the morning of arrival before boarding the ferry to the island.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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