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Waterfront Cabin on Paradise Lake near Mackinaw City. downtown & ferry docks.

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A lakeside property with a grassy lawn, a swing set, and a dock extending into the water.
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A cabin interior with wooden walls, a kitchen area, a living room with a sofa, and a TV.
A coffee bar area with a coffee machine, a blue storage box, and a sign that reads "Coffee Bar".
A wooden cabin interior with a coffee bar, a refrigerator, a stove, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Carp Lake, MI
  • Place, Lake Paradise
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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

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About the area

Carp Lake

Located in Carp Lake, this cabin is on a lake. Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Carp Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Paradise - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 12 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 33 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rusted Spoke Brewing Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taste Of Di Islands - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin on Paradise Lake near Mackinaw City. downtown & ferry docks. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cabin on Paradise Lake near Mackinaw City. downtown & ferry docks.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin on Paradise Lake near Mackinaw City. downtown & ferry docks.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin on Paradise Lake near Mackinaw City. downtown & ferry docks.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin on Paradise Lake near Mackinaw City. downtown & ferry docks. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Lake Paradise and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Edgewater Beach. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Mackinaw Crossings are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for a nicer stay.. well accommodated very clean and relaxing.. coming back next year for sure…Ordel was an excellent host and answered any questions very quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Nicely appointed and well equipped with up to date appliances and fixtures. Very clean throughout. Property outside also well maintained. Enjoyed our time at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to communicate with, the cabin was great, location was great- we used as our base to visit Tahquamenon Falls one day and Mackinaw City and St Ignace the next.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I could not have asked for a better place to vacation. The property was clean and very comfortable! Communication was excellent. I loved all of the advice for places to see and places to dine at. I try to change up my vacation spots, but this place will be on my “to return to” list!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 4 night stay! Perfect central location to everything, beautiful lakefront view, very clean and every amenity we needed. The dock was great for fishing! Hated to leave. Will stay here next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place to relax, unwind and enjoy the lake! The house was very clean and only minutes away from Mackinac City! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The communication was excellent. We needed a place to launch our boat and Ordel called the marina to set our launch. The home was very clean. I would whole heartedly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at Ordel’s cottage. I had coffee every morning on the patio just enjoying the peaceful view. We had bonfires in the evening. Everything was just perfect. The cottage is very comfortable, welcoming and clean. I will certainly plan to visit again. Mackinaw City and Headlands Sky Park is only six miles away, we had a fantastic dinner at The White Buffalo in Mackinaw City. I highly recommend it. Also Clyde’s place for pizza and cold beer just down the road from the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed with special touches throughout to help make your trip more enjoyable. Host was very responsive and resourceful. It was a bit smaller than I expected and neighbors were very close. But that isn't necessarily the hosts fault. I could have asked more questions when booking the stay. But overall, fantastic stay! And would recommend this to others. Very enjoyable cabin and vacation. The marina nearby, Chubbs, is very reasonable on boat rentals if interested.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was exactly what we expected. Easy to find when using Apple Maps. Close to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. We went for a week and it was a very peaceful week. Enjoyed just sitting out in screened porch and looking at the lake and watching the sunset. There is no AC, but the house didn't need it. With the cool breeze and fans, it was perfectly cool without it. . The host was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The house had everything we needed. There's a cute little general store a few minutes away. If you're looking for anything to do, Ordel gives you some ideas of some places you can go. But you should visit the UP and go to the Mystery Spot. It's a neat and fun place to go. We will definitely come back.!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this cabin on the lake. It is cute, comfortable and equipped for our needs. The location is close to the Mackinac Island ferries and also close to both Lake Huron and Lake Michigan for coast drives. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed at the Baby Bear cabin and it was perfect for us. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The cabin is tiny but has everything needed for a getaway to this beautiful area. The beds are very comfortable and the decor is very cute. We absolutely loved the screened porch for watching the sunset over the lake. One night, we turned on the fireplace for a couple of hours because it was chilly!Ordel was a great host and quick to respond to questions. His recommendations for dining and places of interest were very good. Besides the ubiquitous visit to Mackinac Island - definitely rent bikes to ride around the island - we recommend:A visit to Tahquamenon Falls - try the beer bartered whitefish basket and a cold beer for lunch at the brewery. Take a blanket and a snack to the Headlands International Dark Sky Park to see the amazing night sky. Don’t forget the bug spray! Visit Benny the Beard Fisher Troll in Germfask. The young couple who own the campground are so sweet and welcoming.Take the drive to Seney National Wildlife Refuge and see the amazing birds. We got to see a loon, swans, grouse and many other birds. Have dinner at the Chippewa Room for a special night out. Their locally sourced fish dinners are so delicious. Try smoked whitefish dip at all the bars and restaurants; have a scoop of ice cream at Kilwins; watch every sunset; and enjoy the soothing beauty of the lake. Enjoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE BEDS!!! So comfortable! The house was clean and inviting.Suggestions: GPS couldn't locate road to the house. When communicating with future guests, let them know to look for the yellow house and sign for Carlton Cove. Then look for the blue houses.A notebook with all the info you sent online would be helpful too. ( All the links you sent expired the day after our arrival) Overall-a wonderful place. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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Thank you so much for staying with us 🙏. We appreciate the suggestions as well. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay for easy access to Central and Upper Michigan sites. Quiet and relaxing. Had everything we needed, the beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views and nice Cottage. No Firewood was an issue with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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